music, b.s.

b.s. degree program

total hours required: 49-51

specific courses required:

15-17 additional hours to be chosen from:

any additional mu or cmu private lessons or ensembles (beyond those required, 10 hours maximum)

any regular cmu courses

any regular mu courses except:

mu 1103 - fundamentals of music (3) f
mu 1641 - class piano i (1) f, sp
mu 1651 - class piano ii (1) f, sp
mu 1741 - class guitar i (1) f, sp
all course prerequisites apply to electives.

additional requirements:

8 semester hours (50-minute) private lessons on major instrument for credit; minimum 4 hours at 3000 level.

participation and a passing grade in a major ensemble for 8 semesters.

mu 1000 - a cappella singers (0)
or
mu 1050 - wind ensemble (0)
or
mu 1080 - orchestra (0)
mu 2000 - recital seminar (0) f, sp
enrollment and passing grade, 8 semesters

total hours required: 46-48

specific courses required:

note:

the bachelor of science degree in music is paired with math/science courses that prepare students for a professional program in the sciences. the degree includes courses in mathematics and science and prepares students for the mcat exam at the end of the junior year.