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2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music, Composition Concentration, B.M.

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(132 UNITS)

Bachelor of Music

In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree  section in this catalog for complete information.

Core Requirements (39 units)

Music theory (14 units)

Music history and literature (14 units)

Principal performance area (6 units)

  • Applied music

Major performance ensemble (4 units)*

  • MUS 406

Recital (1 unit)

Note:

* See “Requirements for Undergraduate Music Majors .”

Composition Concentration (31 units)

Music theory (14 units)

Conducting (4 units)

Applied composition (5 units)

Electives in music (8 units)

Allied Requirement for Composition Concentration

Students in the Composition Concentration must demonstrate proficiency in one foreign language (French, German or Italian) to be satisfied as described under the requirements for the Bachelor of Music, Voice concentration.

Graduation Requirement (3 units)

Total (132 units)

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