Orchestral Instrument-Chamber Emphasis, B.Mus.

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Orchestral Performance includes the bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, harp, oboe, percussion, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola and violin. Degree requirements for guitar, piano and voice performance are listed separately and are not included on this page.

US 150 First Year Success Seminar

All incoming new students will be registered for US 150 - First Year Success Seminar during the first semester of the first year. The credit earned for this course does not count toward the completion of the degree.

Required Credits: 130.5

First Year

Semester 1 (17 credits)

Private Instrumental Study 4 credit(s)
ISC 499 - Studio/Technique Class Lab 0 credit(s)
TH 111 - Diatonic Harmony 2 credit(s) ¹
TH 120P - Elementary Ear Training I 2 credit(s)
WRT 110W - Academic Writing I 3 credit(s)
UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s)
HLM 020 - Information Literacy in the Performing Arts 0 credit(s)
APC 160 - Chamber Music Performance 1600-1800 1 credit(s)
Instrumental performing organization 1 credit(s)
ENS 400 - Mixed Ensemble 1 credit(s)

Semester 2 (16 credits)

Private Instrumental Study 4 credit(s)
ISC 499 - Studio/Technique Class Lab 0 credit(s)
TH 112 - Chromatic Harmony 2 credit(s)
TH 121P - Elementary Ear Training II 2 credit(s)
WRT 111W - Academic Writing II 3 credit(s)
UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s)
Instrumental performing organization 1 credit(s)
ENS 400 - Mixed Ensemble 1 credit(s)

Second Year

Semester 1 (16 credits)

Private Instrumental Study 4 credit(s)
ISC 499 - Studio/Technique Class Lab 0 credit(s)
APC 122 - Piano Keyboard Class 2 credit(s) ²
HLM 212 - Perspectives on Music History 3 credit(s)
TH 210 - Tonal Form and Analysis 2 credit(s)
TH 220P - Intermediate Ear Training I 2 credit(s)
APC 260 - Chamber Music Performance: 1800-Present 1 credit(s)
Instrumental performing organization 1 credit(s)
ENS 400 - Mixed Ensemble 1 credit(s)

Semester 2 (15 credits)

Private Instrumental Study 4 credit(s)
ISC 499 - Studio/Technique Class Lab 0 credit(s)
APC 123 - Piano Keyboard Class 2 credit(s) ²
HLM 213 - Classicism to the Present 3 credit(s)
TH 211W - Post-Tonal Form and Analysis 2 credit(s)
TH 221P - Intermediate Ear Training II 2 credit(s)
Instrumental performing organization 1 credit(s)
ENS 400 - Mixed Ensemble 1 credit(s)

Third Year

Semester 1 (18 credits)

Private Instrumental Study 4 credit(s)
ISC 499 - Studio/Technique Class Lab 0 credit(s)
APC 222 - Piano Keyboard Class 2 credit(s)
APC 450 - Orchestra Repertory Class OR APC 460 - Chamber Repertory Class I 1 credit(s)

(Note: APC 460 is for violin, viola, cello and piano students only in the Junior year)

CON 314 - Conducting Fundamentals 2 credit(s)
TPR 420 - Advanced Major Instrument Teaching 1 credit(s)
HLM 316 - Medieval through Baroque 3 credit(s)
Academic elective 3 credit(s)
Instrumental performing organization 1 credit(s)
ENS 400 - Mixed Ensemble 1 credit(s)

Semester 2 (16 credits)

Private Instrumental Study 4 credit(s)
ISC 499 - Studio/Technique Class Lab 0 credit(s)
APC 223 - Piano Keyboard Class 2 credit(s)
APC 451 - Orchestra Repertory Class OR APC 461 - Chamber Repertory Class II 1 credit(s)

(Note: APC 461 is for violin, viola, cello and piano students only in the Junior year)

TPR 421 - Advanced Major Instrument Teaching 1 credit(s)
Academic elective 3 credit(s)
Music History elective 3 credit(s)
Instrumental performing organization 1 credit(s)
ENS Chamber ensemble-with chamber lecture recital 1 credit(s)
Junior Recital (optional)

Fourth Year

Semester 1 (17 credits)

Private Instrumental Study 4 credit(s)
ISC 499 - Studio/Technique Class Lab 0 credit(s)
APC 452 - Orchestra Repertory Class OR APC 462 - Chamber Repertory Class III 1 credit(s)

(Note: APC 462 is for violin, viola, cello students only in the senior year.)

APC 423 - Building a Music Career 1 credit(s)
Academic elective 3 credit(s)
Mathematics elective 3 credit(s)
UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s)
Instrumental performing organization 1 credit(s)
ENS Chamber ensemble 1 credit(s)

Semester 2 (15.5 credits)

Private Instrumental Study 4 credit(s)
ISC 499 - Studio/Technique Class Lab 0 credit(s)
APC 420 - Communicating with an Audience 1 credit(s)
APC 453 - Orchestra Repertory Class OR APC 463 - Chamber Repertory Class IV 1 credit(s)

(Note: APC 463 is for violin, viola, cello students only in the senior year.)

Academic elective 3 credit(s)
UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s)
Instrumental performing organization 1 credit(s)
ENS Chamber ensemble 1 credit(s)
REC 440P - Recital 0-2 credit(s) (1 credit required)
REC 441 - Committee Program 0-2 credit(s) (.5 credit required)

Note(s):

¹Enrollment dependent on placement exam.

²Students whose principal instrument is keyboard, and those who are waived because of proficiency, must replace these credits with equivalent credits approved by assigned advisor.

Students will consult with their advisors regarding recommended electives.

The Instrumental Studies Division requires a grade of B- or higher in all studio work.