Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Music Degree (12 credits)

University General Education Requirements

For this degree, at least 19 credits other than music must be earned for graduation.

Core Courses (7.5 credits)

• MUSC 161 Musicianship I (1)
• MUSC 162 Musicianship II (1)
• MUSC 242 Music History I (1)
• MUSC 343 Music History II (1)
• MUSC 495 Senior Project (.5)
• MUSE 160X Rhythm Workshop (.25)
• MUSE 0--X Ensemble (1.75) *except for MUSE 099X
• MUSL 370 Applied Lessons (1)
• MUS-RECIT Music Convocation (0 cr)
• Piano Proficiency Exam (0 cr)

Additional Music Theory (1)

• MUSC 261 Musicianship III (1)
• MUSC 265 Jazz Harmony and Repertoire (1)

Structured Electives (3.5) (at least three credits must be at the 300-level or higher and include a W class)

• MUSC 207 Improvisation I: Free (1)
• MUSC 212 Jazz: America and Beyond (1)
• MUSC 266 Diction for Singers I (.5)
• MUSC 267 Diction for Singers II (.5)
• MUSC 314 Knowing the Score: A History of Music for Film (1)
• MUSC 318W Beethoven, His Legacy and the Power of Music (1)
• MUSC 331W Advanced Topics in Music Theory and Analysis (1)
• MUSC 339 Desktop Music Production (1)
• MUSC 340 Composition and Orchestration (1)
• MUSC 345 Conducting (1)
• MUSC 351 Vocal Pedagogy (.5)
• MUSC 390 Independent Study (.5 or 1)
• MUSC 425 Recording Studio Music Production (1)
• MUSC 445 Topics in Music History (1)
• MUSC 490 Independent Study (.5 or 1)

Requirements for the Music Minor (5 Credits)

The Minor Program in Music consists of 5 credits in Music chosen from the following courses in consultation with the Music Department.

Core requirements (2)

• MUSC 161 Musicianship I (1)
• MUSC 162 Musicianship II (1)

Structured electives (1.5)

• MUSC 207 Improvisation I: Free (1)
• MUSC 212 Jazz: America and Beyond (1)
• MUSC 214 Knowing the Score: A History of Music for Film (1)
• MUSC 218 Beethoven, His Legacy and the Power of Music (1)
• MUSC 242 Music History I (1)
• MUSC 261 Musicianship III (1)
• MUSC 265 Jazz Harmony and Repertoire (1)
• MUSC 266 Diction for Singers I (.5)
• MUSC 267 Diction for Singers II (.5)
• MUSC 331W Advanced Topics in Music Theory and Analysis (1)
• MUSC 339 Desktop Music Production (1)
• MUSC 340 Composition and Orchestration (1)
• MUSC 343 Music History II (1)
• MUSC 345 Conducting (1)
• MUSC 351 Vocal Pedagogy (.5)
• MUSC 425 Recording Studio Music Production (1)

Lessons (1)

• MUSL 170-470 (any level)

Ensemble (.5)

Must be in one ensemble

• MUSE 029X University Chamber Orchestra (.25)
• MUSE 031X Jazz Ensemble (.25)
• MUSE 032X Wind Ensemble (.25)
• MUSE 034X Dramatic Vocal Arts (.25)
• MUSE 036X Chamber Music (.25)
• MUSE 037X Willamette Singers (.25)
• MUSE 040X Chamber Choir (.25)
• MUSE 043X Voce Femminile (.25)
• MUSE 044X Male Ensemble Willamette (.25)
• MUSE 099X Seminar in the Art of Piano Accompanying (.25)