Please refer to the main Bachelor of Music, Music Performance Concentration page for the performance concentration overview.
Music Audition
In addition to applying to CSU through the Office of Admissions, a successful audition with CSU Music faculty is required for entrance into the B.M., Performance Concentration. Please visit the music website for Music Audition Information.
Music Program Fee
A music program fee is assessed with undergraduate and graduate music majors and minors, per semester. The fee does not apply to the following students: online degree students, summers-only master's degree students, music therapy students in an internship off-campus, music education students who are student teaching off-campus, and music minors who are not actively enrolled in any lessons or ensembles. Please visit the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for special course fees.
Effective Fall 2022
A minimum grade of C (2.000) is required in all music courses used to satisfy the requirements of the BM in Music, Performance Concentration, Orchestral Instrument Option.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUCC | Credits | ||
| CO 150 | College Composition (GT-CO2) | 1A | 3 |
| MU 117 | Music Theory I | 3 | |
| MU 118 | Music Theory II | 3 | |
| MU 127 | Aural Skills I | 1 | |
| MU 128 | Aural Skills II | 1 | |
| MU 131 | Introduction to Music History and Literature (GT-AH1) | 3B | 3 |
| MU 1501 | Piano Class I | 1 | |
| MU 151B1 | Piano Class II: Performance, Composition, and General Studies | 1 | |
| Applied Music Instruction – Lower-Division (see list below)2 | 6 | ||
| MU *** Ensemble (see list below)3 | 2 | ||
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 1C | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 1B | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| MU 217 | Music Theory III | 3 | |
| MU 218 | Music Theory IV | 3 | |
| MU 227 | Aural Skills III | 1 | |
| MU 228 | Aural Skills IV | 1 | |
| Applied Music Instruction – Lower-Division (see list below)2 | 6 | ||
| MU *** Ensemble (see list below)3 | 2 | ||
| Advanced Writing | 2 | 3 | |
| Historical Perspectives | 3D | 3 | |
| MU Elective | 3 | ||
| Electives | 6 | ||
| Total Credits | 31 | ||
| Junior | |||
| MU 254 | Beginning Conducting | 2 | |
| MU 471 | Recital | 1 | |
| Select a minimum of 4 credits from the following: | 4-6 | ||
| Arranging and Orchestration | |||
| Jazz Composition/Arranging | |||
| Counterpoint | |||
| Advanced Orchestration | |||
| Tonal Analytic Techniques | |||
| Post-Tonal Analytic Techniques | |||
| Upper-Division Music History 4A/4B (see list below) | 4A,4B | 6 | |
| Applied Music Instruction – Upper-Division (see list below)4 | 6 | ||
| MU *** Ensemble (see list below)3 | 2 | ||
| MU Elective | 3 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3C | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | ||
| Senior | |||
| MU 471 | Recital | 4C | 1 |
| Applied Music Instruction – Upper-Division (see list below)4 | 6 | ||
| MU *** Ensemble (see list below)3 | 2 | ||
| MU *** Electives | 3 | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 3B | 3 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3A | 7 | |
| Electives5 | 5-7 | ||
| Total Credits | 29 | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 120 | ||
Applied Music Instruction - Lower-Division
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MU 275A | Applied Instruction: Euphonium | 3 |
| MU 275B | Applied Instruction: French Horn | 3 |
| MU 275C | Applied Instruction: Trombone | 3 |
| MU 275D | Applied Instruction: Trumpet | 3 |
| MU 275E | Applied Instruction: Tuba | 3 |
| MU 275G | Applied Instruction: Harpsichord | 3 |
| MU 275H | Applied Instruction: Organ | 3 |
| MU 275I | Applied Instruction: Piano | 3 |
| MU 275J | Applied Instruction: Percussion | 3 |
| MU 275K | Applied Instruction: Guitar | 3 |
| MU 275L | Applied Instruction: Harp | 3 |
| MU 275M | Applied Instruction: Double Bass | 3 |
| MU 275N | Applied Instruction: Viola | 3 |
| MU 275O | Applied Instruction: Violin | 3 |
| MU 275P | Applied Instruction: Violoncello | 3 |
| MU 275Q | Applied Instruction: Voice | 3 |
| MU 275R | Applied Instruction: Bassoon | 3 |
| MU 275S | Applied Instruction: Clarinet | 3 |
| MU 275T | Applied Instruction: Flute | 3 |
| MU 275U | Applied Instruction: Oboe | 3 |
| MU 275V | Applied Instruction: Saxophone (Alto) | 3 |
Applied Music Instruction - Upper-Division
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MU 475A | Applied Instruction: Euphonium | 3 |
| MU 475B | Applied Instruction: French Horn | 3 |
| MU 475C | Applied Instruction: Trombone | 3 |
| MU 475D | Applied Instruction: Trumpet | 3 |
| MU 475E | Applied Instruction: Tuba | 3 |
| MU 475G | Applied Instruction: Harpsichord | 3 |
| MU 475H | Applied Instruction: Organ | 3 |
| MU 475I | Applied Instruction: Piano | 3 |
| MU 475J | Applied Instruction: Percussion | 3 |
| MU 475K | Applied Instruction: Guitar | 3 |
| MU 475L | Applied Instruction: Harp | 3 |
| MU 475M | Applied Instruction: String Bass | 3 |
| MU 475N | Applied Instruction: Viola | 3 |
| MU 475O | Applied Instruction: Violin | 3 |
| MU 475P | Applied Instruction: Violoncello | 3 |
| MU 475R | Applied Instruction: Bassoon | 3 |
| MU 475S | Applied Instruction: Clarinet | 3 |
| MU 475T | Applied Instruction: Flute | 3 |
| MU 475U | Applied Instruction: Oboe | 3 |
| MU 475V | Applied Instruction: Saxophone (Alto) | 3 |
Ensemble Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MU 201 | Men's Chorus | 1 |
| MU 202 | University Chorus | 1 |
| MU 204 | Marching Band | 1 |
| MU 205 | Concert Band | 1 |
| MU 206 | Colorado State University Concert Orchestra | 1 |
| MU 300 | Women's Chorus | 1 |
| MU 302 | University Orchestra | 1 |
| MU 304 | Symphonic Band | 1 |
| MU 305 | Colorado State University Concert Choir | 1 |
| MU 309 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MU 310 | Jazz Combo | 1 |
| MU 400 | Colorado State University Chamber Choir | 1 |
| MU 401 | Opera Theater | 1-2 |
| MU 402 | Theater/Chamber Orchestra | 1 |
| MU 404 | Symphonic Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MU 406 | New Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MU 407 | Accompanying | 1 |
| MU 408 | Chamber Music | 1 |
Upper-Division Music History 4A/4B Courses
| Code | Title | AUCC | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MU 332 | History of Jazz | 4A,4B | 3 |
| MU 334 | Perspectives in Early Music History | 4A,4B | 3 |
| MU 335 | Music of the Common Practice Era | 4A,4B | 3 |
| MU 430 | 20th and 21st Century Music | 4A,4B | 3 |
| MU 431 | American Music | 4A,4B | 3 |
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Students with previous keyboard experience may test out of MU 150 and/or MU 151B and replace with the same number of elective credit(s).
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Major instrument. Take two semesters each during the freshman and sophomore years.
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Students must participate in an ensemble during each semester in which they are enrolled in MU 275A-MU 275V and MU 475A-MU 475V. At least once during the program of study, this must be achieved by taking MU 408 or through another small ensemble experience.
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Major instrument. Take two semesters each during the junior and senior years.
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Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to 120, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level).
Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program: A minimum grade of C (2.000) is required in all music courses used to satisfy the requirements of the BM in Music, Performance Concentration, Orchestral Instrument Option.
| Freshman | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| CO 150 | College Composition (GT-CO2) | 1A | 3 | ||
| MU 117 | Music Theory I | X | 3 | ||
| MU 127 | Aural Skills I | X | 1 | ||
| MU 150 | Piano Class I | X | 1 | ||
| MU 275* Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 3 | |||
| MU*** Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 1 | |||
| Quantitative Reasoning | X | 1B | 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | ||||
| Semester 2 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| MU 118 | Music Theory II | X | 3 | ||
| MU 128 | Aural Skills II | X | 1 | ||
| MU 131 | Introduction to Music History and Literature (GT-AH1) | X | 3B | 3 | |
| MU 151B | Piano Class II: Performance, Composition, and General Studies | X | 1 | ||
| MU 275* Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 3 | |||
| MU*** Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | 1 | ||||
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | X | 1C | 3 | ||
| CO 150 and AUCC 1B (Quantitative Reasoning) must be completed by the end of Semester 2. | X | ||||
| Total Credits | 15 | ||||
| Sophomore | |||||
| Semester 3 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| MU 217 | Music Theory III | X | 3 | ||
| MU 227 | Aural Skills III | X | 1 | ||
| MU 275* Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 3 | |||
| MU*** Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 1 | |||
| Historical Perspectives | X | 3D | 3 | ||
| Electives | 6 | ||||
| Total Credits | 17 | ||||
| Semester 4 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| MU 218 | Music Theory IV | X | 3 | ||
| MU 228 | Aural Skills IV | X | 1 | ||
| MU 275* Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 3 | |||
| MU*** Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 1 | |||
| Advanced Writing | 2 | 3 | |||
| MU Elective | 3 | ||||
| Total Credits | 14 | ||||
| Junior | |||||
| Semester 5 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| MU 254 | Beginning Conducting | X | 2 | ||
| Select a minimum of four credits from the following: | 4-6 | ||||
| Arranging and Orchestration | |||||
| Jazz Composition/Arranging | |||||
| Counterpoint | |||||
| Advanced Orchestration | |||||
| Tonal Analytic Techniques | |||||
| Post-Tonal Analytic Techniques | |||||
| Upper-Division Music History 4A/4B (See list on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 4A,4B | 3 | ||
| MU 475* Applied Music Instruction Upper-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 3 | |||
| MU*** Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 1 | |||
| Elective | 3 | ||||
| Total Credits | 16 | ||||
| Semester 6 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| MU 471 | Recital | X | 1 | ||
| Upper-Division Music History 4A/4B (See list on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 4A,4B | 3 | ||
| MU 475* Applied Music Instruction Upper-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 3 | |||
| MU*** Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 1 | |||
| MU Elective | 3 | ||||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3C | 3 | |||
| Total Credits | 14 | ||||
| Senior | |||||
| Semester 7 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| MU 475* Applied Music Instruction Upper-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 3 | |||
| MU*** Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 1 | |||
| Arts and Humanities | 3B | 3 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3A | 3 | |||
| MU Elective | 3 | ||||
| Elective | 3 | ||||
| Total Credits | 16 | ||||
| Semester 8 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
| MU 471 | Recital | X | 4C | 1 | |
| MU 475* Applied Music Instruction Upper-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 3 | |||
| MU*** Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 1 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | X | 3A | 4 | ||
| Electives | X | 2-4 | |||
| The benchmark courses for the 8th semester are the remaining courses in the entire program of study. | X | ||||
| Total Credits | 13 | ||||
| Program Total Credits: | 120 | ||||