Music, Music Industry Emphasis–Jazz and Commercial Track, B.A.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Core Music Requirements: 54-60 Sem. Hrs.

• MUS 1001. University Chorale (1 credit) or
• MUS 1381. Pembroke Singers (1 credit) or
• MUS 1561. Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1 credit) ⁰

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• MUS 1140. Theory I (3 credits)
• MUS 1150. Theory II (3 credits)
• MUSL 1140. Aural Skills I (1 credit)
• MUSL 1150. Aural Skills II (1 credit)
• MUS 3610. Jazz Theory and Composition (3 credits)
• MUSL 3610. Jazz Lab (1 credit)

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• MUS 1810. Class Piano I for Music Majors (1 credit) ¹
• MUS 1820. Class Piano II for Music Majors (1 credit) ¹
• MUS 2810. Class Piano III for Music Majors (1 credit) ² or
• MUSP 1021. Private Piano (1 credit)
• MUS 1040. Introduction to Jazz Appreciation (3 credits) ³
• MUS 1060. Rhythm and Rock (3 credits) ⁴
• MUS 1090. Introduction to Hip-Hop (3 credits)
• 1 Sem Hr. of  MUS 4040. Senior Recital (0-2 credits)
• MUS 3580. Audio Production (3 credits)
• MUS 3670. Studio Techniques (3 credits)

Applied Music (MUSP): 14 Sem. Hrs.*

Music Industry Requirements: 21 Sem. Hrs.

• MUS 3500. The Music Industry (3 credits)
• MUS 3530. The Recording Industry (3 credits)
• MUS 3800. Introduction to Media Integration (3 credits)
• MUS 4580. Intermediate Media Integration (3 credits)
• ENTR 2000. Innovation (3 credits)
• ENTR 2100. Growth and Sustainability (3 credits)
• ENTR 4000. Planning and Strategy (3 credits)

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.

Students who plan to pursue a degree in music should consult with the Department Chair prior to registering in General Education courses.

⁰Non-Vocal majors only.

¹Keyboard majors will take MUS 3351. Accompanying instead of MUS 1810 and 1820.

²Vocal majors only.

³MUS 1040 fulfills the Fine Arts requirement in General Education.

⁴MUS 1060 fulfills the Humanities (Fine Arts) Elective requirement in General Education.

⁵Vocal majors may use up to 2 semesters of MUS 1001 as a major ensemble.

⁶Maximum two hours

⁷Maximum three hours; may not be MUSP 1171.

^*Percussion and drum set majors will take MUSP 3261 (1cr) and MUSP 3271 (1cr) in the two semesters immediately following successful completion of Evaluation Forum.