music, contemporary (songwriting or production), b.m.

specific courses required:

• mu 1111 - sight-singing, ear-training i (1) sp
• mu 1121 - sight-singing, ear-training ii (1) f
• mu 1133 - theory i (3) sp
• mu 1143 - theory ii (3) f
• mu 1202 - issues for performers (2) sp offered odd-numbered years
• mu 2111 - sight-singing, ear-training iii (1) sp
• mu 2133 - theory iii (3) sp
• mu 2402 - music literature (2) sp
• mu 3013 - jazz and pop music theory (3) f
• mu 390v - internship in music (1-3) (two semesters)
• mu 4020 - piano proficiency (0)

• or

• mu 4030 - guitar proficiency (0)
• cmu 1012 - digital audio production (2) s
• cmu 1013 - introduction to music business (3) s
• cmu 2013 - music entrepreneurship (3) f
• cmu 3023 - history of popular music (3) s
• cmu 3033 - studio arranging and improvisation (3) s
• cmu 3042 - catalog & portfolio i (2) f/s-year one
• cmu 3052 - catalog & portfolio ii (2) f/s-year one
• cmu 3062 - songwriting and production for digital media (2) s
• cmu 4033 - business of songwriting & music production (3) f
• cmu 4042 - catalog & portfolio iii (2) f/s-year two
• cmu 4052 - catalog & portfolio iv (2) f/s-year two
• mu 4001 - senior recital (1) f, sp

specialization courses:

• songwriting:

• cmu 2043 - songwriting i (3) f
• cmu 2053 - songwriting ii (3) s
• cmu 2063 - lyric writing lab (3) f
• cmu 4023 - legendary songs and songwriters (3) f

• or

• production:

• cmu 2023 - music production i (3) f
• cmu 2033 - music production ii (3) s
• cmu 3013 - pro tools mix techniques (3) f
• cmu 4013 - legendary productions and producers (3) f

additional requirements:

eight hours of private lessons for credit (50-minute lessons).

participation and a passing grade in a major ensemble required for eight semesters (4 for credit).

enrollment and a passing grade in mu 2000  for eight semesters.