University of Indianapolis – College of Arts & Sciences
Curriculum Guide for Music Majors (MUS)
Bachelor of Arts or Science
MUS
updated 12/14
Courses for Complete Music Core
Freshman Year
Semester I
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Freshman Seminar in Music (1)
Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Keyboard Skills I (1) or
Private Applied Piano (1)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
Music Fundamentals (3) (no credit toward the major) or MUS 121 Elem. Theory (3)
Foundations for the collegiate Musician (1)
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Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Keyboard Skills II (1) or
Private Applied Piano (1)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
Elementary Theory (3) or MUS 220 Intermediate Theory (3)
Semester II
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Sophomore Year
Semester I
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Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
Intermediate Theory (3) or MUS 223 Advanced Theory (3)
Music History Survey I (2)
Microcomputer Applications in Music (2)
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Major Applied Area (1) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
Advanced Theory (3) or MUS 322 Tonal Forms (3)
Music History Survey II (2)
Sophomore Evaluation
Semester II
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Junior Year
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Major Applied Area (1-2) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
Tonal Forms (3)
Music History Survey III (2)
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Major Applied Area (1-2) and
Performance Disciplines (1)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
20th Century Masters (2)
Music History Survey IV (2)
Basic Conducting (2)
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Major Applied Area (1-2) and
Performance Disciplines (1) (recommended electives)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (.5-1) or
Chamber Orchestra (.5-1)
Jazz Keyboard (1) or
Jazz Improvisation I (3) (Instrumental elective)
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Performance Disciplines (1) (recommended electives)
Concert Choir (.5-1) or
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Senior Year
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A total of 4 hours of music electives are required. May be additional hours of music ensembles and
applied music study as well as music coursework
Please note the following:
MUS 213 Vocal Diction I and MUS 214 Vocal Diction II are highly recommended for Vocal Majors in the freshman year.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
An Audition is required before admission into all Music Degree programs
Passing Theory Proficiency Exam or Music Fundamentals with a B- minimum is prerequisite to MUS 121.
A Piano Proficiency Exam is required (See Music Handbook).
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LESSONS
All music majors will be required to enroll in a minimum of one hour of applied lessons in the major instrument and one
hour of Performance Disciplines during each semester of enrollment. A minimum of six semesters of applied lessons and
six semesters of Performance Disciplines are required for the Bachelor of Science/Arts in Music, with a minimum of three
hours at the 300 level.
A minimum of two hrs of secondary instrument study is required of all music majors
ENSEMBLES
As part of the 4.5 hrs of ensemble participation required of all majors, attendance in a large ensemble is required during
all semesters of enrollment. A minimum of 1 semester of small ensemble is required of all majors. All instrumental
majors must enroll in 1 semester of Jazz ensemble. This ensemble requirement may be replaced with MUS 208 Jazz
Improvisation I (3) or MUS 207 Jazz Keyboard.
Scholarship students must enroll in 2 ensembles each semester.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the Music Major.
An equivalent of six semesters of Recital Attendance is required. (See Music Handbook).
A Sophomore Evaluation/Upper Divisional must be completed in order to register for 300/400 level music classes.
(See Music Handbook)
The Music major requires a total of 52 hours, 10 of which are Gen Ed equivalent, with approx 36-38 additional Gen
Ed. hrs )
The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degree require a minimum of 120 hours.
See the General Education Core Guide for additional course requirements.
REMEMBER: If you have any questions about the Music Major and its requirements, contact a faculty advisor
from the Music Department 788-3283, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Room 103) or The Center for Advising
and Student Achievement (788-2057, Schwitzer Student Center, Room 206). Courses and requirements change
so keep in contact with your advisor.