The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music allows students to study music within a larger context of a liberal education. In comparison to the curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Music (B.M.), less emphasis is placed on studies specifically in music, with greater flexibility for studies in a field outside of music. In lieu of a larger number of credits in music as required for the B.M, the B.A. student completes a 21-credit option in an area outside of music. In addition, completion of a major paper or capstone recital (half recital) is required during the senior year.
A successful audition is required prior to entrance into the B.A. in Music.
A minimum grade of C is required in all music courses used to satisfy the requirements of the major programs (B.A. and B.M.) in music.
Effective Fall 2020
Freshman | |||
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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 (see list below)2 | 2 | ||
MU *** Ensemble (see list below)3 | 2 | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | 1B | 3 | |
Electives | 5-7 | ||
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 (see list below)2 | 2 | ||
MU *** Ensemble (see list below)3 | 2 | ||
L*** *** Foreign Language | 6 | ||
Advanced Writing | 2 | 3 | |
Arts and Humanities | 3B | 3 | |
Non-Music Electives4 | 6 | ||
Total Credits | 30 | ||
Junior | |||
MU 334 | Music History I | 4A,4B | 3 |
MU 335 | Music History II | 4A,4B | 3 |
MU XXX5 | 3 | ||
Upper-Division Music Theory (see list below) | 2-3 | ||
Biological and Physical Sciences | 3A | 3 | |
Historical Perspectives | 3D | 3 | |
Non-Music Electives4 | 6 | ||
Electives | 7-8 | ||
Total Credits | 31 | ||
Senior | |||
Select one from the following: | 1 | ||
Recital | 4C | ||
Thesis | 4C | ||
MU XXX | 6 | ||
Biological and Physical Sciences | 3A | 4 | |
Diversity and Global Awareness | 3E | 3 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3C | 3 | |
Non-Music Electives4 | 9 | ||
Elective5 | 3 | ||
Total Credits | 29 | ||
Program Total Credits: | 120 |
Applied Music Instruction - Lower-Division
Code | Title | Credits |
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MU 272A | Applied Music Instruction: Euphonium | 1-2 |
MU 272B | Applied Music Instruction: French Horn | 1-2 |
MU 272C | Applied Music Instruction: Trombone | 1-2 |
MU 272D | Applied Music Instruction: Trumpet | 1-2 |
MU 272E | Applied Music Instruction: Tuba | 1-2 |
MU 272G | Applied Music Instruction: Harpsichord | 1-2 |
MU 272H | Applied Music Instruction: Organ | 1-2 |
MU 272I | Applied Music Instruction: Piano | 1-2 |
MU 272J | Applied Music Instruction: Percussion | 1-2 |
MU 272K | Applied Music Instruction: Guitar | 1-2 |
MU 272L | Applied Music Instruction: Harp | 1-2 |
MU 272M | Applied Music Instruction: String Bass | 1-2 |
MU 272N | Applied Music Instruction: Viola | 1-2 |
MU 272O | Applied Music Instruction: Violin | 1-2 |
MU 272P | Applied Music Instruction: Violoncello | 1-2 |
MU 272Q | Applied Music Instruction: Voice | 1-2 |
MU 272R | Applied Music Instruction: Bassoon | 1-2 |
MU 272S | Applied Music Instruction: Clarinet | 1-2 |
MU 272T | Applied Music Instruction: Flute | 1-2 |
MU 272U | Applied Music Instruction: Oboe | 1-2 |
MU 272V | Applied Music Instruction: Saxophone (Alto) | 1-2 |
Ensemble Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
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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 407 | Accompanying | 1 |
MU 408 | Chamber Music | 1 |
Upper-Division Music Theory
Code | Title | Credits |
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MU 317 | Music Theory V | 2 |
MU 318 | Arranging and Orchestration | 2 |
MU 417 | Counterpoint | 3 |
MU 418 | Advanced Orchestration | 2 |
MU 419 | Electronic Music Composition | 2 |
1 | Students with previous keyboard experience can test out of MU 150 and/or MU 151B and use the extra credit(s) toward electives. |
2 | First-year voice students must take MU 172A and MU 172B (total of four credits), and then take MU 272Q for one credit each semester of the second year (a total of two credits); instrumentalists take MU 272A-MU 272P or MU 272R-MU 272V on major instrument for one credit each semester of the first 2 years (total of four credits). |
3 | Students must participate in an ensemble during each semester in which they are enrolled in MU 172A, MU 172B, MU 272A-MU 272V, MU 472A-MU 472V. At least once during the program of study, this must be achieved by taking MU 408 or through another small ensemble experience. |
4 | 21 credits of non-music courses in one or more fields of study, including at least 12 upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits. |
5 | Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level). 21 elective credits must be outside of the field of music. |
Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program:
To declare this major, must audition with department. A grade of C or better is required in all music courses used to satisfy major requirements.
Freshman | |||||
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Semester 1 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
CO 150 | College Composition (GT-CO2) | X | 1A | 3 | |
MU 117 | Music Theory I | X | 3 | ||
MU 127 | Aural Skills I | X | 1 | ||
MU 150 | Piano Class I | X | 1 | ||
Applied Music Instruction (see list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 1 | |||
MU*** Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | X | 1 | |||
Mathematics | X | 1B | 3 | ||
Elective | 2-3 | ||||
Total Credits | 16 | ||||
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 | ||
Applied Music Instruction (see list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 1 | |||
MU*** Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) | 1 | ||||
Electives | 3-4 | ||||
AUCC 1B (MATH) and CO 150 must be completed by the end of Semester 2. | X | ||||
Total Credits | 14 | ||||
Sophomore | |||||
Semester 3 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
MU 217 | Music Theory III | X | 3 | ||
MU 227 | Aural Skills III | X | 1 | ||
Advanced Writing | 2 | 3 | |||
L*** *** Foreign Language | 3 | ||||
Applied Music Instruction (see list on Program Requirements tab) | X | 1 | |||
MU*** Ensemble (See List on Program Requirements Tab) | X | 1 | |||
Non-Music Elective | 3 | ||||
Total Credits | 15 | ||||
Semester 4 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
MU 218 | Music Theory IV | X | 3 | ||
MU 228 | Aural Skills IV | X | 1 | ||
Applied Music Instruction | X | 1 | |||
MU*** Ensemble (See List on Program Requirements Tab) | X | 1 | |||
L*** *** Foreign Language | 3 | ||||
Arts and Humanities | 3B | 3 | |||
Non-Music Elective | 3 | ||||
Total Credits | 15 | ||||
Junior | |||||
Semester 5 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
MU 334 | Music History I | X | 4A,4B | 3 | |
Biological and Physical Sciences | 3A | 3 | |||
Upper-Division Music Theory (See List on Program Requirements Tab) | 3 | ||||
Non-Music Elective | 3 | ||||
Elective | 3 | ||||
Total Credits | 15 | ||||
Semester 6 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
MU 335 | Music History II | X | 4A,4B | 3 | |
Historical Perspectives | 3D | 3 | |||
MU XXX | 3 | ||||
Non-Music Elective | 3 | ||||
Electives | 4 | ||||
MU 335 must be completed by the end of Semester 6. | X | ||||
Total Credits | 16 | ||||
Senior | |||||
Semester 7 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
MU XXX | 3 | ||||
Biological and Physical Sciences | 3A | 4 | |||
Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3C | 3 | |||
Non-Music Elective | 3 | ||||
Elective | 3 | ||||
Total Credits | 16 | ||||
Semester 8 | Critical | Recommended | AUCC | Credits | |
Select one course from the following: | 1 | ||||
Recital | X | 4C | |||
Thesis | X | 4C | |||
MU XXX | X | 3 | |||
Non-Music Electives | X | 6 | |||
Diversity and Global Awareness | X | 3E | 3 | ||
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 |