Program Objectives
Upon completion of the B.M. degree in composition, students
will be able to:
• Recognize and recall music theory principles and
contemporary art music practices.
• Analyze musical compositions by applying sound music
theory principles.
• Perform proficiently in his or her primary instrument.
• Compose in a variety of contemporary art music styles, and
begin to develop their own compositional style.
• Recall and demonstrate an understanding of composing for
various performing forces (i.e., different types of instrumental
or vocal solos or ensembles).
• Write and produce a senior composition recital.
• Create a portfolio of original music and recordings.
Students pursuing this major must complete the general
education core.
The following requirements involve 74–76 semester hours:
Proficiencies.............................................................................0–7
Piano.................................................................................... 0–4
Music Foundation and Skills...............................................27–28
(or
3)
Select one of the following..................................................... 2
Music Contexts.............................................................................9
Music Performance....................................................................10
Music Composition..............................................................28–29
(or
)
(or
)
*Capstone Course
Composition Major Curriculum Summary
General Education Proficiency Requirements............................0–5
General Education Requirements..........................................48–56
Composition Major Requirements.......................................... 74–81
Electives.....................................................................................0–6
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
A complete description of the general education requirements is found on
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a
Major in Composition
First year:
PFMU-XXXX Large Ensemble Performance......................................0
PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................2
ve..............................................................3
Quantitative Elective..........................................................................3
Total................................................................................................. 33
Second year:
(or
)
PFMU-XXXX Large Ensemble Performance......................................1
PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................2
Total................................................................................................. 30
Third year:
(or
PFMU-XXXX Large Ensemble Performance......................................0
(or
)
(or
)
Biology Elective...............................................................................3.5
History Elective..................................................................................3
Total.............................................................................................. 34.5
Fourth year:
PFMU-XXXX Large Ensemble Performance......................................1
PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................2
Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5
Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3
Elective. .............................................................................................5
Total.............................................................................................. 30.5
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of Music and Worship
Composition
