Music: Composition BA - 4-Year Degree Map

Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Students that are pre-music majors are expected to enroll in MUSC 1105 during their first semester at USU.

The course is intended to prepare students for MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I (BCA) . Although the course is not required for graduation, it is expected that students will register for the course and either complete it or test out. Even if testing out, students must register for the course.

Fall Semester (15 credits)

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
Although this course is not a requirement for graduation is it expected that all students will take or test out
MUSC 1105 - Fundamentals for Music Majors (BCA) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1170 - Keyboard Harmony I 1 credit(s)
1000-level Individual Pre-Music Instruction (major instrument) (1 credit)
Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course (3 credits)
General Electives (3 credits)
Large Ensemble (1 credit) Choose from:
MUSC 2600 - Sapphire Singers 1 credit(s)
MUSC 3500 - Symphony Orchestra (DHA) 1 credit(s)
MUSC 3530 - Cache Symphony Orchestra 1 credit(s)
MUSC 3785 - Marching Band (DHA) 1 credit(s)
MUSC 3790 - Symphonic Band (DHA) 1 credit(s)
MUSC 4600 - University Chorale (DHA) 1 credit(s)
MUSC 4650 - Chamber Singers (DHA) 1 credit(s)
MUSC 4700 - Wind Orchestra (DHA) 1 credit(s)
MUSC 5640 - American Festival Chorus 1 credit(s)

Spring Semester (16-18 credits)

ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I (BCA) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1130 - Aural Skills I 1 credit(s)
MUSC 1180 - Keyboard Harmony II 1 credit(s)
MUSC 1190 - World Music 3 credit(s)
1000-level Individual Pre-Music Instruction (major instrument) (1 credit)
Quantitative Literacy (QL) course (3-5 credits)
Large Ensemble (1 credit): Choose from MUSC 2600, MUSC 2610, MUSC 3500, MUSC 3530, MUSC 3785, MUSC 3790, MUSC 4600, MUSC 4650, MUSC 4700

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Music BA students must earn a total of 6 credits from either MUSC 3110 - Music History I: Antiquity through the Renaissance , MUSC 3120 - Music History II: The Baroque and Classical Periods , or MUSC 3190 - Music History III: Romanticism through the 21st Century (CI) , passing with a grade of C or better. In addition, they must earn a total of 3 credits from either MUSC 3020 - History of Jazz (DHA) or MUSC 3030 - Rock and Roll-Catalyst for Social Change (DSS) , passing with a grade of C or better.

MUSC 1120 - Music Theory II 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1140 - Aural Skills II 1 credit(s)
MUSC 3020 - History of Jazz (DHA) 3 credit(s) or
MUSC 3030 - Rock and Roll-Catalyst for Social Change (DSS) 3 credit(s) or
MUSC 3110 - Music History I: Antiquity through the Renaissance 3 credit(s)
2000-level Individual Pre-Barrier Instruction (major instrument) (1 credit)
Arts Elective (One class from ART or THEA department) (3 credits)
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) course (3 credits)
Large Ensemble (1 credit): Choose from MUSC 2600, MUSC 2610, MUSC 3500, MUSC 3530, MUSC 3785, MUSC 3790, MUSC 4600, MUSC 4650, MUSC 4700

Spring Semester (14-16 credits)

Music BA students must earn a total of 6 credits from either MUSC 3110 - Music History I: Antiquity through the Renaissance , MUSC 3120 - Music History II: The Baroque and Classical Periods or MUSC 3190 - Music History III: Romanticism through the 21st Century (CI) , passing with a grade of C or better. In addition, they must earn a total of 3 credits from either MUSC 3020 - History of Jazz (DHA) or MUSC 3030 - Rock and Roll-Catalyst for Social Change (DSS) , passing with a grade of C or better.

MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III 3 credit(s)
MUSC 3020 - History of Jazz (DHA) 3 credit(s) or
MUSC 3030 - Rock and Roll-Catalyst for Social Change (DSS) 3 credit(s) or
MUSC 3120 - Music History II: The Baroque and Classical Periods 3 credit(s)
3000- or 4000-level Individual Instruction (major instrument) (1 credit)
Quantitative Intensive (QI) course (3-5 credits)
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) course (3 credits)
Large Ensemble (1 credit): Choose from MUSC 2600, MUSC 2610, MUSC 3500, MUSC 3530, MUSC 3785, MUSC 3790, MUSC 4600, MUSC 4650, MUSC 4700

Year 3

Fall Semester (17 credits)

MUSC 3020 - History of Jazz (DHA) 3 credit(s) or
MUSC 3030 - Rock and Roll-Catalyst for Social Change (DSS) 3 credit(s) or
MUSC 3190 - Music History III: Romanticism through the 21st Century (CI) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 3170 - Special Topics in Music Theory 3 credit(s)
MUSC 3910 - Individual Composition Instruction 1-2 credit(s)
MUSC 3915 - Composition Seminar 1 credit(s)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) course (3 credits)
Foreign Language (Undergraduate Academic Credential Requirements ) (4 credits)
General Electives (2 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

BA students must turn in a proposal for their capstone project to the program director by week 12 two semesters before signing up for the project credits. For most students this means the proposal will be due by week 12 of their third-to-last semester. Contact the BA program director for more information.

MUSC 3180 - Orchestration 2 credit(s)
MUSC 3910 - Individual Composition Instruction 1-2 credit(s)
MUSC 3915 - Composition Seminar 1 credit(s)
Foreign Language (Undergraduate Academic Credential Requirements ) (4 credits)
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course (3 credits)
Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) course (3 credits)
General Electives (2 credits)

Year 4

Fall Semester (14 credits)

MUSC 2350 - Conducting 2 credit(s) OR other Composition elective(s)
Foreign Language (Undergraduate Academic Credential Requirements ) (4 credits)
Communicative Intensive (CI) course (3 credits)
General Elective (3 credits) or Communicative Intensive (CI) course if MUSC 3190 not taken previously
General Electives (2 credits)

Spring Semester (12-17 credits)

MUSC 3900 - Improvisation I 2 credit(s) OR other Composition Elective(s)
MUSC 4935 - Music BA Capstone Project 2-3 credit(s)
Foreign Language (Undergraduate Academic Credential Requirements ) (4 credits)
Depth Social Sciences (DSS) course if MUSC 3030 is not taken any previous semester) (0-3 credits)
General Electives (5 credits)