Composition

Major Ensemble Courses (7 hrs.)

Students enrolled in applied lessons may be required to participate in an ensemble.

Secondary Applied Courses (14 hrs.)

Seven semesters are required, at least six of which must be in the same instrument.

Other Required Courses (14 hrs.)

• MUS 3771 Instrumental Conducting I (2)
• MUS 4721 Modal Counterpoint (3)
• MUS 4723 Tonal Counterpoint (3)
• MUS 4730 Elementary Orchestration (2)
• MUS 4745 Computer Music (3)
• MUS 4798 Senior Composition Recital (1)

Other Requirements:

Piano proficiency at the level of completion of MUS 1133  and participation in Composer’s Forum. In the senior year, MUS 3153 , Applied Electroacoustic Music, may be substituted for one semester of MUS 3151 , Applied Composition.