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)
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)
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)