Major in Music (B.M.), Performance Concentration, Orchestral Instrument Option

Requirements
Major Completion Map

Effective Fall 2017

A minimum grade of C 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			4
MU *** Ensemble (see list below)³			2
Historical Perspectives		3D	3
Mathematics		1B	3
	Total Credits		28
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			4
MU *** Ensemble (see list below)³			2
PSY 100	General Psychology (GT-SS3)	3C	3
Advanced Writing		2	3
Electives			11
	Total Credits		31
Junior

MU 254	Beginning Conducting		2
MU 317	Music Theory V		2
MU 318	Arranging and Orchestration		2
MU 334	Music History I	4A,4B	3
MU 335	Music History II	4A,4B	3
MU 417	Counterpoint		3
MU 471	Recital		1
Applied Music Instruction – Upper-Division (see list below)⁴			4
MU *** Ensemble (see list below)³			2
Arts and Humanities		3B	3
Electives			6
	Total Credits		31
Senior

MU 471	Recital	4C	1
Applied Music Instruction – Upper-Division (see list below)⁴			4
MU *** Ensemble (see list below)³			2
MU *** Electives			3
Biological and Physical Sciences		3A	7
Global and Cultural Awareness		3E	3
Electives⁵			10
	Total Credits		30
	Program Total Credits:		120

Applied Music Instruction - Lower-Division

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
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 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

Applied Music Instruction - Upper-Division

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
MU 472A	Applied Music Instruction: Euphonium	1-2
MU 472B	Applied Music Instruction: French Horn	1-2
MU 472C	Applied Music Instruction: Trombone	1-2
MU 472D	Applied Music Instruction: Trumpet	1-2
MU 472E	Applied Music Instruction: Tuba	1-2
MU 472G	Applied Music Instruction: Harpsichord	1-2
MU 472H	Applied Music Instruction: Organ	1-2
MU 472I	Applied Music Instruction: Piano	1-2
MU 472J	Applied Music Instruction: Percussion	1-2
MU 472K	Applied Music Instruction: Guitar	1-2
MU 472L	Applied Music Instruction: Harp	1-2
MU 472M	Applied Music Instruction: String Bass	1-2
MU 472N	Applied Music Instruction: Viola	1-2
MU 472O	Applied Music Instruction: Violin	1-2
MU 472P	Applied Music Instruction: Violoncello	1-2
MU 472R	Applied Music Instruction: Bassoon	1-2
MU 472S	Applied Music Instruction: Clarinet	1-2
MU 472T	Applied Music Instruction: Flute	1-2
MU 472U	Applied Music Instruction: Oboe	1-2
MU 472V	Applied Music Instruction: Saxophone (Alto)	1-2

Ensemble Courses

Course List
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 407	Accompanying	1
MU 408	Chamber Music	1

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)

Major instrument. Take two semesters each during the freshman and sophomore years.

Students must participate in an ensemble during each semester in which they are enrolled in MU 272A-MU 272V, and 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.

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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 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 272* Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			2
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			1
Mathematics				1B	3
	Total Credits				14
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 272* Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			2
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)					1
Historical Perspectives				3D	3
CO 150 and AUCC 1B (MATH) 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
MU 272* Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			2
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			1
PSY 100	General Psychology (GT-SS3)			3C	3
Electives					5
	Total Credits				15
Semester 4		Critical	Recommended	AUCC	Credits
MU 218	Music Theory IV	X			3
MU 228	Aural Skills IV	X			1
MU 272* Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			2
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			1
Advanced Writing				2	3
Electives					6
	Total Credits				16
*Junior*
Semester 5		Critical	Recommended	AUCC	Credits
MU 254	Beginning Conducting	X			2
MU 317	Music Theory V	X			2
MU 334	Music History I	X		4A,4B	3
MU 417	Counterpoint				3
MU 472* Applied Music Instruction Upper-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			2
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			1
Elective					2
	Total Credits				15
Semester 6		Critical	Recommended	AUCC	Credits
MU 318	Arranging and Orchestration	X			2
MU 335	Music History II	X		4A,4B	3
MU 471	Recital	X			1
MU 472* Applied Music Instruction Upper-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			2
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			1
Arts and Humanities				3B	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 472* Applied Music Instruction Upper-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			2
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			1
Biological and Physical Sciences				3A	3
Global and Cultural Awareness				3E	3
Music Elective					3
Elective					3
MU 417 must be completed by the end of Semester 7.		X
	Total Credits				15
Semester 8		Critical	Recommended	AUCC	Credits
MU 471	Recital	X		4C	1
MU 472* Applied Music Instruction Upper-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			2
Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab)		X			1
Biological and Physical Sciences		X		3A	4
Electives		X			7
The benchmark courses for the 8th semester are the remaining courses in the entire program of study.		X
	Total Credits				15
	Program Total Credits:				120