Values and Educational Priorities
At the Mead Witter School of Music
- we teach by example offering participatory, mentor-driven education;
- we provide individualized instruction and flexible curricula that encourage students to find their own musical pathways;
- we foster musical excellence and high academic standards;
- our faculty exhibit the best of their respective fields, are deeply engaged in artistic scholarship and research, and are committed to teaching at all levels;
- we whole-heartedly embrace the Wisconsin Idea;
- our department is a dynamic educational community, part of a large and vibrant research university within a city that values and supports the arts.
The Mead Witter School of Music enriches students' educational experience by hosting guest artists and scholars for master classes, recitals, colloquia, seminars, and festivals. Its performing organizations and ensembles perform more than 350 recitals and concerts every year, making a significant contribution to the cultural life of the university and the wider Madison community. Facilities specifically designed for music study and performance offer excellent resources for students to pursue their interests.
In addition to a thriving undergraduate student body, B.M.: Music Performance students have the advantage of working side-by-side with students in master's-level and doctoral-level music programs. Working collegially in class and studio, making music together on stage and off, and building professional relationships across program boundaries all enable the sharing of expertise, experience, and perspectives and add immeasurably to every student's development.
Majors in this program have professional interests in solo performance, chamber music performance, orchestra or wind ensemble performance, studio teaching (private or in a college or university), church music, conducting, music technology or production, opera or musical theater, or many combinations of these. Some students may consider this program as preparation for graduate study in music, arts administration, and other areas. The faculty has designed the curricula to include a large complement of liberal studies (40 credits) along with the course work in music (90 credits). These 40 L&S credits must include satisfaction of all university General Education Requirements including Communication Parts A and B, Quantitative Reasoning Parts A and B, Natural Science, Social Science, and Ethnic Studies.
The music degree programs are demanding and require care in taking courses in the proper sequence. Graduation could be delayed if a course is not taken in the appropriate semester. Refer to the Requirements tab for details on the coursework and sequences of study in specific majors.
PEOPLE AND FACILITIES
The greatest asset of Mead Witter School of Music is its people—staff, faculty, and students—who are daily immersed in learning, building, researching, writing, and making music. Mentoring is the core of our teaching, manifest in one-on-one applied instruction as well as in small-group coaching and classes. Undergraduate students will build professional relationships with many faculty, form friendships with peers across the boundaries of degree programs, and collaborate with staff in addressing the practical matters of academic study. Extensive information on faculty, including biographies, is available here.
The Mosse Humanities Building, built in 1969, houses most of the music classrooms, rehearsal rooms, faculty studios, and 111 practice rooms. Most recitals and concerts take place in one of three performance spaces: Mills Concert Hall, Morphy Recital Hall, and Eastman Organ Recital Hall. The school's extensive collection of instruments, both common and unusual, is available to both faculty and students. Music Hall with its clock tower, built in 1879, is a campus landmark. Renovated in 1985, it is the home of the opera program. The new Hamel Music Center, scheduled to open in 2019, will include a concert hall, a recital hall, and a large ensemble rehearsal space.
Memorial Library is the home of the Mills Music Library, which offers extensive research and circulating collections, attractive study space, and personal staff assistance with research. Music materials on campus number over half a million, ranging from scores and sheet music to archival collections and historic audio recordings. Through Mills Music Library and other UW–Madison libraries, students have access to a wide range of online research databases as well as millions of articles, books, and streaming media. All genres of music are represented, with notably strong collections in Americana and ethnic music. Nationally known special collections include the Tams–Witmark Collection, a treasury of early American musical theater materials, and the Wisconsin Music Archives.
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
To major in music at Mead Witter School of Music, a student must 1) apply and be accepted by the UW–Madison Office of Admissions and Recruitment and 2) apply, audition, and be accepted by the School of Music faculty. In addition to the UW-Madison application, students must apply to the Mead Witter School of Music. Application material is available on the School of Music website and the music application process is handled by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, 3561H Mosse Humanities Building.
The steps for applying to the UW–Madison School of Music are:
- Review the information on the website for Mead Witter School of Music. Follow instructions carefully. Any questions may be directed to the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
- Download and complete the music application. On the application you will request an audition date.
- Download and provide the recommendation forms to two recommenders. These will be people who can attest to the applicant's musical background and ability.
- If there will be need for financial assistance, consult the Office of Student Financial Aid.
- Request that official transcripts be sent to the School of Music Undergraduate Admissions Office from all high schools and colleges attended.
- Prepare the appropriate repertoire and materials for the audition.
- Come to the campus for an audition, which includes a ten- to twenty-minute performance audition, music theory and piano placement examinations, and an introduction to School of Music faculty, students, and facilities.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students who have earned more than 24 course credits at another college or university follow the same application and audition procedures described above. Upon acceptance by UW–Madison and by the School of Music, credits for music courses taken at another institution are interpreted by the UW–Madison Office of Admissions and Recruitment simply as elective music credits. These course credits, as they appear on the transcript(s), will be reviewed during a conference with the advisor upon enrolling at UW–Madison. Transfer credit for music courses will be reviewed only after all placement and proficiency examinations in theory and piano have been taken at UW–Madison and syllabi for academic music courses have been submitted.
REENTERING THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Students who were previously enrolled in the School of Music and UW–Madison who desire to reenter to seek an undergraduate degree should apply for reentry to both the UW–Madison Office of Admissions and Recruitment and the School of Music Undergraduate Admissions Office. An audition will be required in most cases.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Students from other countries who seek admission to the university and the School of Music should contact International Student Services in addition to the UW–Madison Office of Admissions and Recruitment and the School of Music Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Expectations for New Students
All new music majors are expected to enroll for the proper major coursework in the first semester at UW-Madison. Students on financial aid must also be enrolled as full-time students. Continuance as a music major is conditional upon achieving good progress and maintaining high standards based upon minimum GPAs in several categories. See the Requirements tab for specific information.
To Declare Major
All B.M.–Performance students formally declare their music major and proceed to upper-level study in the second or third year of study. Before doing so, students must have satisfactorily completed the core coursework in music theory and music history and must demonstrate their readiness for advanced work in a formal assessment by the performance faculty. To declare the major each student is required to attain the following minimum grade point averages:
- 2.750 cumulative (all UW-Madison courses)
- 3.000 in all music courses
- 2.500 in the following music theory and music history courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 | 4 |
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 | 4 |
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
University General Education Requirements
All undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are required to fulfill a minimum set of common university general education requirements to ensure that every graduate acquires the essential core of an undergraduate education. This core establishes a foundation for living a productive life, being a citizen of the world, appreciating aesthetic values, and engaging in lifelong learning in a continually changing world. Various schools and colleges will have requirements in addition to the requirements listed below. Consult your advisor for assistance, as needed. For additional information, see the university Undergraduate General Education Requirements section of the Guide.
| General Education |
* The mortarboard symbol appears before the title of any course that fulfills one of the Communication Part A or Part B, Ethnic Studies, or Quantitative Reasoning Part A or Part B requirements. |
College of Letters & Science Breadth and Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Music (B.M.): Music Performance
Liberal Studies (outside of MUSIC or MUS PERF)
Literature, 6 cr
Humanities, 6 cr
Social Studies, 6 cr
Electives, to bring total credits outside of music to 40
Requirements for the Major
The bachelor of music curriculum is specific for each major performance discipline. To assure satisfactory progress and avoid extending the time to complete the degree, courses must be taken in the proper sequence. The music advisor expects to see all students at least once each semester and is always available to answer students' questions.
TIMELINE FOR THE BACHELOR OF MUSIC MAJOR
The following table outlines the usual schedule by year for most bachelor of music students. Take note of the following:
- Some core coursework is taken by all students, such as music theory and music history.
- Every student enrolls in either a performing organization (Band, Orchestra, Choir,) or in Accompanying (for keyboard majors) every semester the student is enrolled for performance study.
- Students enroll in performance study (private lessons) in the major instrument or voice each semester and perform a degree recital in the senior year. Composition students enroll in composition courses or private instruction and also organize and perform a senior recital.
- Non-keyboard mtracks enroll in secondary piano study the first year to satisfy the requirement in the major.
- Each semester students typically enroll in 5–6 credits of nonmusic coursework that satisfy other degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| Theory | ||
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 | 4 |
| Performance (Applied) Study § | 4 | |
2 credits each semester | ||
| Performing Organization # | 2 | |
1 credit each semester | ||
| Secondary piano study | 4 | |
(non-keyboard majors), 2 credits per semester as needed to fulfill requirement | ||
| Second Year | ||
| Theory | ||
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 | 4 |
| MUSIC 222 & MUSIC 272 | Musica Practica 4 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Music History | ||
| MUSIC 211 & MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music and Survey of the History of Western Music | 6 |
| Performance (applied) study | 8 | |
4 credits each semester | ||
| Performing Organization | 2 | |
1 credit each semester | ||
| Third and Fourth Years | ||
| Performance (applied) study | 12 | |
4 credits per semester for three semesters; in the recital semester two credits plus Senior Recital | ||
| Performing Organization | 4 | |
1 credit each semester | ||
| Music History | 6 | |
Two courses from the following: * | ||
| Survey of Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Survey of Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Classic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Music in the United States | ||
| Historical Performance Practices | ||
| Survey of Opera | ||
| § | The composition track curriculum includes composition class in the second semester of the first year. See the composition requirements for specific information. |
| # | Piano and organ track courses are different for the first year. Refer to those requirement summaries for specific information. |
| * | Most tracks require two courses, but some include additional coursework in music history. See the requirement summaries for specific information. |
DEGREE PROGRESS
First-year Bachelor of Music students are admitted as music majors at the 200-level on the major instrument or voice. In the second or third year each student's progress is assessed by the faculty of the relevant performance area. If that assessment indicates that the student is ready, the faculty recommends the student for advanced-level (400-level) study. With this recommendation, and provided the student meets all GPA requirements and completes the first- and second-year courses in music theory and music history, the student may formally declare the music major.
The minimum GPA requirements that must be met before declaring are as follows:
- GPA in Musica Practica and in music history courses: minimum 2.500
- GPA in all music courses: 3.000
- GPA in all UW-Madison coursework (cumulative): 2.750
Brass Performance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Study | ||
| FIRST YEAR: 200-level study in the major instrument, 2 semesters, 2 credits each semester | 4 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Horn | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Trumpet | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Trombone | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Euphonium | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Tuba | ||
| SECOND YEAR: 200-level performance study in the major instrument, 2 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 8 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Horn | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Trumpet | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Trombone | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Euphonium | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Tuba | ||
| THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS: 400-level performance study in the major instrument, 3 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 12 | |
| Advanced Horn | ||
| Advanced Trumpet | ||
| Advanced Trombone | ||
| Advanced Euphonium | ||
| Advanced Tuba | ||
| SENIOR RECITAL SEMESTER: 2 credits performance study AND 2 credits Senior Recital | 4 | |
| Advanced Horn and Senior Recital | ||
| Advanced Trumpet and Senior Recital | ||
| Advanced Trombone and Senior Recital | ||
| Advanced Euphonium and Senior Recital | ||
| Advanced Tuba and Senior Recital | ||
| Music Theory | ||
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 (prerequisite course requirements ) | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 (prerequisite course requirements ) | 4 |
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 (prerequisite course requirements ) | 4 |
| MUSIC 222 & MUSIC 272 | Musica Practica 4 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Music History | ||
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Survey of Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Survey of Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Classic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Music in the United States | ||
| Historical Performance Practices | ||
| Survey of Opera | ||
| Piano | 4 | |
| Complete the following course or pass proficiency exam. Initial course level determined by audition. | ||
| Intermediate Class Piano | ||
| Organizations | 8 | |
| One of the following courses is required each semester of enrollment in performance study: | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Ensemble | 4 | |
| Enroll 4 times in the following: | ||
| Ensemble-Brass | ||
| Conducting and Pedagogy | ||
| MUSIC 252 | Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy | 2 |
| Non-Western Music Cultures | 2 | |
| 2 credits from any of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Black Music Ensemble | ||
MUSIC 308 | ||
MUSIC 309 | ||
MUSIC 310 | ||
MUSIC 311 | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
MUSIC 361 | ||
| Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, the Americas | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion | ||
| Seminar: Cultural Study of Music | ||
MUSIC 500 | ||
| Music Electives | 14 | |
| Any music courses qualify as electives EXCEPT for 660- courses intended for non-music majors. | ||
| Extra credits from the above requirements may be included among electives. | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
Composition
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | ||
| MUS PERF 148 | First Year Composition | 3 |
| MUS PERF 247 | Second Year Composition | 3 |
| MUS PERF 248 | Second Year Composition | 3 |
| MUS PERF 347 | Third Year Composition | 3 |
| MUS PERF 348 | Third Year Composition | 3 |
| MUS PERF 447 | Fourth Year Composition 1 | 3 |
| Music Theory | ||
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 222 & MUSIC 272 | Musica Practica 4 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Counterpoint | 6 | |
| Renaissance Polyphony | ||
| Baroque Counterpoint | ||
| Music History | ||
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Survey of Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Survey of Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Classic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Music in the United States | ||
| Historical Performance Practices | ||
| Survey of Opera | ||
| Piano | 2 | |
| Complete at least one semester at 200-level. Initial course level determined by audition. | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Piano for Non-Piano Majors | ||
| Performing Organizations and Ensembles | 4 | |
| 4 credits from the following courses: 2 | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| University Band | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Choral Union | ||
| Masters' Singers | ||
| Chorale | ||
| Madrigal Singers | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| All-University String Orchestra | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Collegium Musicum | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Ensemble-Woodwind | ||
| Ensemble-Brass | ||
| Ensemble-Percussion | ||
| Ensemble-String | ||
| Ensemble-Guitar | ||
| Contemporary Chamber Ensemble | ||
| Conducting and Pedagogy | ||
| MUSIC 252 | Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy | 2 |
| Musical Cultures of the World | 3 | |
| Introduction to Music Cultures of the World | ||
| or select from one of the following courses: | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion | ||
| Seminar: Cultural Study of Music | ||
MUSIC 500 | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| MUSIC 523 | Orchestration I | 3 |
| Music Electives | 24 | |
| Any music courses qualify as electives EXCEPT for 660- courses intended for non-music majors. | ||
| Extra credits from the above requirements may be included among electives. | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
| 1 | MUS PERF 447 Fourth Year Composition serves as capstone for the composition track. The student, in consultation with the major professor, submits to the area a portfolio of three or more works written in the five semesters of private instruction. A recital comprised of music from the portfolio will be performed as a senior recital. Details are available from the advisor or from the composition faculty. |
| 2 | Students in the composition track will normally enroll in MUSIC 273 Contemporary Chamber Ensemble for at least one semester. |
Guitar Performance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Study | ||
| FIRST YEAR: 200-level performance study, 2 semesters, 2 credits each semester | 4 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Guitar (two semesters) | ||
| SECOND YEAR: 200-level performance study, 2 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 8 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Guitar (two semesters) | ||
| THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS: 400-level performance study, 3 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 12 | |
| Advanced Guitar (three semesters) | ||
| SENIOR RECITAL SEMESTER: 2 credits performance study AND 2 credits Senior Recital | 4 | |
| Advanced Guitar and Senior Recital | ||
| Music Theory | ||
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 222 & MUSIC 272 | Musica Practica 4 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Music History | ||
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Survey of Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Survey of Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Classic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Music in the United States | ||
| Historical Performance Practices | ||
| Survey of Opera | ||
| Piano | 4 | |
| Complete the following course or pass proficiency exam: | ||
| Intermediate Class Piano | ||
| Performing Organizations | ||
| 4 credits from any of the following courses: | 4 | |
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| University Band | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Choral Union | ||
| Masters' Singers | ||
| Chorale | ||
| Madrigal Singers | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| All-University String Orchestra | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Guitar Ensemble | 8 | |
| Required every semester of enrollment in performance study: | ||
| Ensemble-Guitar | ||
| Conducting and Pedagogy | ||
| MUSIC 252 | Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy | 2 |
| Non-Western Music Cultures | 2 | |
| 2 credits from any of the following courses | ||
| Introduction to Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Black Music Ensemble | ||
MUSIC 308 | ||
MUSIC 309 | ||
MUSIC 310 | ||
MUSIC 311 | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
MUSIC 361 | ||
| Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, the Americas | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion | ||
| Seminar: Cultural Study of Music | ||
MUSIC 500 | ||
| Pedagogy | ||
| MUSIC 340 | Pedagogy | 2 |
| Repertoire | ||
| MUSIC 346 | Repertoire | 2 |
| Music Electives | 10 | |
| Any music courses qualify as electives EXCEPT for 660- courses intended for non-music majors. | ||
| Extra credits from the above requirements may be included among the electives. | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
Harp Performance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Study | ||
| FIRST YEAR: 200-level performance study in the major instrument, 2 semesters, 2 credits each semester | 4 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Harp | ||
| SECOND YEAR: 200-level performance study in the major instrument, 2 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 8 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Harp | ||
| THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS: 400-level performance study in the major instrument, 3 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 12 | |
| Advanced Harp (three semesters) | ||
| SENIOR RECITAL SEMESTER: 2 credits performance study AND 2 credits Senior Recital | 4 | |
| Advanced Harp and Senior Recital | ||
| Music Theory | ||
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 222 & MUSIC 272 | Musica Practica 4 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Music History | ||
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Survey of Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Survey of Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Classic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Music in the United States | ||
| Historical Performance Practices | ||
| Survey of Opera | ||
| Piano | 4 | |
| Complete the following course or pass proficiency exam. Initial course level determined by audition. | ||
| Intermediate Class Piano | ||
| Performing Organizations | 8 | |
| One of the following courses is required each semester of enrollment in performance study: | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra (to be assigned) | ||
| String Ensemble | 4 | |
| Enroll 4 times in the following: | ||
| Ensemble-String | ||
| Ensemble Electives | 4 | |
| 4 credits from any of the following courses: | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| University Band | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Choral Union | ||
| Masters' Singers | ||
| Chorale | ||
| Madrigal Singers | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Opera Workshop | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Ensemble-Woodwind | ||
| Black Music Ensemble | ||
| Ensemble-Brass | ||
| Ensemble-Percussion | ||
| Ensemble-String | ||
| Ensemble-Guitar | ||
| Contemporary Chamber Ensemble | ||
MUSIC 361 | ||
| Collegium Musicum | ||
| Conducting and Pedagogy | ||
| MUSIC 252 | Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy | 2 |
| Non-Western Music Cultures | 2 | |
| 2 credits from any of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Black Music Ensemble | ||
MUSIC 308 | ||
MUSIC 309 | ||
MUSIC 310 | ||
MUSIC 311 | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
MUSIC 361 | ||
| Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, the Americas | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion | ||
| Seminar: Cultural Study of Music | ||
MUSIC 500 | ||
| Pedagogy | ||
| MUSIC 340 | Pedagogy | 2 |
| Repertoire | ||
| MUSIC 346 | Repertoire | 2 |
| Music Electives | 6 | |
| Any music courses qualify as electives EXCEPT for 660- courses intended for non-music majors. | ||
| Extra credits from the above requirements may be included in electives. | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
Jazz Studies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Study 1 | ||
| FIRST YEAR: 200-level performance study in the major instrument, 2 semesters, 2 credits each semester | 4 | |
| SECOND YEAR: 200-level performance study in the major instrument, 2 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 8 | |
| THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS: 400-level performance study in the major instrument, 3 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 12 | |
| SENIOR RECITAL SEMESTER: 2 credits performance study AND 2 credits Senior Recital | 4 | |
| Senior Recital | ||
| Music Theory | ||
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 229 | Jazz Theory & Composition | 3 |
| MUS PERF 457 | Jazz Composition and Arranging | 3 |
| Music History | ||
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
MUSIC 308 | ||
MUSIC 309 | ||
MUSIC 310 | ||
MUSIC 311 | ||
| Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Music in the United States | ||
| Piano | 4 | |
| Complete the following course or pass proficiency exam. Initial course level determined by audition. | ||
| Elementary Class Piano and Jazz Class Piano | ||
| Performing Organizations and Ensembles | ||
| 2 credits from any of the following courses: | 2 | |
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Masters' Singers | ||
| Chorale | ||
| Madrigal Singers | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Enrollment is required every semester in one of the following: | 8 | |
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Black Music Ensemble | ||
| Conducting and Pedagogy | ||
| MUSIC 252 | Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy | 2 |
| Jazz Improvisation | 6 | |
| 2 semesters are required. | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Music Electives | 8 | |
| Any music courses qualify as electives EXCEPT for 660- courses intended for non-music majors. 2 | ||
| Extra credits from the above requirements may be included among electives. | ||
| Total Credits | 88 | |
| 1 | Performance instruction in jazz studies is instrument-specific, taught by an instructor with jazz expertise. Students may request approval from the Director of Jazz Studies to substitute up to 4 semesters of classical instruction or instruction with a jazz instructor on another instrument, provided studio space is available for the instructor. |
| 2 | Suggested elective courses: MUSIC 110; MUSIC 222 & MUSIC 272; 400-level Jazz Styles through Analysis; Music (Arts Enterprise); MUS PERF 104; MUS PERF 200; MUS PERF 458 |
Organ Performance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Perfornance Study | ||
| FIRST YEAR: 200-level performance study, 2 semesters, 2 credits each semester | 4 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Organ | ||
| SECOND YEAR: 200-level performance study, 2 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 8 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Organ | ||
| THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS: 400-level performance study, 3 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 12 | |
| Advanced Organ | ||
| SENIOR RECITAL SEMESTER: 2 credits performance study AND 2 credits Senior Recital | 4 | |
| Advanced Organ and Senior Recital | ||
| Music Theory | ||
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 222 & MUSIC 272 | Musica Practica 4 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Advanced-level Music Theory (400 level or above) | 3 | |
| MUSIC 622 (Baroque Counterpoint) is strongly recommended. | ||
| Music History | ||
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Survey of Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Survey of Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Classic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Music in the United States | ||
| Historical Performance Practices | ||
| Survey of Opera | ||
| Keyboard Skills | ||
| MUS PERF 251 | Keyboard Skills | 2 |
| MUS PERF 242 | Accompanying | 2 |
| Organizations/Accompanying | 6 | |
| 6 credits from any the following courses: | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Choral Union | ||
| Masters' Singers | ||
| Chorale | ||
| Madrigal Singers | ||
| Piano Accompanying Lab | ||
| Conducting and Pedagogy | ||
| MUSIC 252 | Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy | 2 |
| Non-Western Music Cultures | ||
| Two credits from any of the following courses: | 2 | |
| Introduction to Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Black Music Ensemble | ||
MUSIC 308 | ||
MUSIC 309 | ||
MUSIC 310 | ||
MUSIC 311 | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
MUSIC 361 | ||
| Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, the Americas | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion | ||
| Seminar: Cultural Study of Music | ||
MUSIC 500 | ||
| Music Electives | 21 | |
| Any music courses qualify as electives EXCEPT for 660- courses intended for non-music majors. | ||
| Extra credits from the above requirements may be included among the electives. | ||
| Total Credits | 94 | |
Percussion Performance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Study | ||
| FIRST YEAR: 200-level performance study, 2 semesters, 2 credits each semester | 4 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Percussion | ||
| SECOND YEAR: 200-level performance study, 2 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 8 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Percussion | ||
| THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS: 400-level performance study, 3 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 12 | |
| Advanced Percussion | ||
| SENIOR RECITAL SEMESTER: 2 credits performance study AND 2 credits Senior Recital | 4 | |
| Advanced Percussion and Senior Recital | ||
| Music Theory | ||
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 222 & MUSIC 272 | Musica Practica 4 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Music History | ||
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Survey of Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Survey of Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Classic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Music in the United States | ||
| Historical Performance Practices | ||
| Survey of Opera | ||
| Piano | 4 | |
| Complete the following course or pass proficiency exam. Initial course level determined by audition. | ||
| Intermediate Class Piano | ||
| Organizations | 8 | |
| One of the following courses is required each semester of enrollment in performance study: | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Percussion Ensemble | 4 | |
| Enroll four times in the following: | ||
| Ensemble-Percussion | ||
| Conducting and Pedagogy | ||
| MUSIC 252 | Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy | 2 |
| Non-Western Music Cultures | 2 | |
| 2 credits from any of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Black Music Ensemble | ||
| Ensemble-Percussion (world percussion section only) | ||
MUSIC 308 | ||
MUSIC 309 | ||
MUSIC 310 | ||
MUSIC 311 | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
MUSIC 361 | ||
| Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, the Americas | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion | ||
| Seminar: Cultural Study of Music | ||
MUSIC 500 | ||
| Music Electives | 14 | |
| Any music courses qualify as electives EXCEPT for 660- courses intended for non-music majors. | ||
| Extra credits from the above requirements may be included among electives. | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
Piano Performance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Study | ||
| FIRST YEAR: 200-level performance study, 2 semesters, 2 credits each semester. | 4 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Piano | ||
| SECOND YEAR: 200-level performance study, 2 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 8 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Piano | ||
| THIRD YEAR: 400-level performance study, 3 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 12 | |
| Advanced Piano | ||
| SENIOR RECITAL SEMESTER: 2 credits 400-level performance study and 2 credits senior recital | 4 | |
| Advanced Piano and Senior Recital | ||
| Music Theory | ||
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 222 & MUSIC 272 | Musica Practica 4 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Music History | ||
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Survey of Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Survey of Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Classic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Music in the United States | ||
| Historical Performance Practices | ||
| Survey of Opera | ||
| Keyboard Skills and Accompanying | 10 | |
| FIRST YEAR: | ||
| Keyboard Skills | ||
| Accompanying | ||
| SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH YEARS: | ||
| Piano Accompanying Lab ( 6 semesters) | ||
| Conducting and Pedagogy | ||
| MUSIC 252 | Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy | 2 |
| Non-Western Music Cultures | 2 | |
| 2 credits from any io the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Black Music Ensemble | ||
| Ensemble-Percussion | ||
MUSIC 308 | ||
MUSIC 309 | ||
MUSIC 310 | ||
MUSIC 311 | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
MUSIC 361 | ||
| Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, the Americas | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion | ||
| Seminar: Cultural Study of Music | ||
MUSIC 500 | ||
| Pedagogy | 2 | |
| Pedagogy (offered fall semester in even-numbered years) | ||
| Repertoire | 4 | |
| 2 semesters of the following: | ||
| Repertoire | ||
| Music Electives | 14 | |
| Any music courses qualify as electives EXCEPT for 660- courses intended for non-music majors. | ||
| Extra credits from the above requirements may be included in the electives. | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
String Performance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| FIRST YEAR: 200-level performance study in the major instrument, 2 semesters, 2 credits each semester | 4 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Violin | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Viola | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Cello | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate String Bass | ||
| SECOND YEAR: 200-level performance study on major instrument, 2 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 8 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Violin | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Viola | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Cello | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate String Bass | ||
| THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS: 400-level performance study on major instrument, 3 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 12 | |
| Advanced Violin | ||
| Advanced Viola | ||
| Advanced Cello | ||
| Advanced String Bass | ||
| SENIOR RECITAL SEMESTER: 2 credits performance study, 2 credits Senior Recital | 4 | |
| Advanced Violin and Senior Recital | ||
| Advanced Viola and Senior Recital | ||
| Advanced Cello and Senior Recital | ||
| Advanced String Bass and Senior Recital | ||
| Music Theory | ||
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 222 & MUSIC 272 | Musica Practica 4 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Music History | ||
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Survey of Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Survey of Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Classic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Music in the United States | ||
| Historical Performance Practices | ||
| Survey of Opera | ||
| Piano | 4 | |
| Complete the following course or pass proficiency exam. Initial course level determined by audition. | ||
| Intermediate Class Piano | ||
| Performing Organizations | 8 | |
| One of the following courses is required each semester of enrollment in performance study: | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| String Ensemble | 4 | |
| Enroll four times in the following: | ||
| Ensemble-String | ||
| Ensemble Electives | 4 | |
| 4 credits from any of the following courses: | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| University Band | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Choral Union | ||
| Masters' Singers | ||
| Chorale | ||
| Madrigal Singers | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Opera Workshop | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Ensemble-Woodwind | ||
| Black Music Ensemble | ||
| Ensemble-Brass | ||
| Ensemble-Percussion | ||
| Ensemble-String | ||
| Ensemble-Guitar | ||
| Contemporary Chamber Ensemble | ||
MUSIC 361 | ||
| Collegium Musicum | ||
| MUSIC 252 | Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy | 2 |
| Non-Western Music Cultures | 2 | |
| 2 credits from any of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Black Music Ensemble | ||
| Ensemble-Percussion | ||
MUSIC 308 | ||
MUSIC 309 | ||
MUSIC 310 | ||
MUSIC 311 | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
MUSIC 361 | ||
| Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, the Americas | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion | ||
| Seminar: Cultural Study of Music | ||
MUSIC 500 | ||
| Pedagogy | ||
| MUSIC 340 | Pedagogy | 2 |
| Repertoire | ||
| MUSIC 346 | Repertoire | 2 |
| Music Electives | 6 | |
| Any music courses qualify as electives EXCEPT for 660- courses intended for non-music majors. | ||
| Extra credits from the above requirements may be included in electives. | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
Voice Performance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| FIRST YEAR: 200-level performance study, 2 semesters, 2 credits each semester | 4 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Voice | ||
| SECOND YEAR: 200-level performance study, 2 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 8 | |
| Advanced Voice | ||
| THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS: 400-level performance study, 3 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 12 | |
| Advanced Voice | ||
| SENIOR RECITAL SEMESTER: 2 credits performance study AND 2 credits Senior Recital | 4 | |
| Advanced Voice and Senior Recital | ||
| Music Theory | ||
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 222 & MUSIC 272 | Musica Practica 4 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Music History | ||
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Survey of Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Survey of Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Classic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Music in the United States | ||
| Historical Performance Practices | ||
| Survey of Opera | ||
| Piano | 8 | |
| Four semesters are required. Initial course level determined by audition. | ||
| Performing Organizations, Opera | 8 | |
| 4 credits from any of the following courses: | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Chorale | ||
| Madrigal Singers | ||
| Plus 4 credits from any of the following courses: | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Chorale | ||
| Madrigal Singers | ||
| University Opera | ||
| Opera Workshop | ||
| Conducting and Pedagogy | 2 | |
| Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy (enroll in spring of odd-numbered year to avoid conflict with MUSIC 468) | ||
| Non-Western Music Cultures | 2 | |
| 2 credits from any of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Black Music Ensemble | ||
MUSIC 308 | ||
MUSIC 309 | ||
MUSIC 310 | ||
MUSIC 311 | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
MUSIC 361 | ||
| Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, the Americas | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion | ||
| Seminar: Cultural Study of Music | ||
MUSIC 500 | ||
| Language Diction | 4 | |
| Language Diction for Singing I (offered in fall of odd-numbered years) | ||
| Language Diction for Singing II (offered in spring of even-numbered years) | ||
| Repertoire | 2 | |
| Repertoire (offered in fall semester of odd-numbered years) | ||
| Music Electives | 8 | |
| Any music courses qualify as electives EXCEPT for 660- courses intended for non-music majors. | ||
| Extra credits from the above requirements may be included in electives. | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
Woodwind Performance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| FIRST YEAR: 200-level performance study in the major instrument, 2 semesters, 2 credits each semester | 4 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Flute | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Oboe | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Clarinet and Senior Recital | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Saxophone | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Bassoon | ||
| SECOND YEAR: 200-level performance study in the major instrument, 2 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 8 | |
| Elementary/Intermediate Flute | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Oboe | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Clarinet | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Saxophone | ||
| Elementary/Intermediate Bassoon | ||
| THIRD AND FOURTH YEARS: 400-level performance study in the major instrument, 3 semesters, 4 credits each semester | 12 | |
| Advanced Flute | ||
| Advanced Oboe | ||
| Advanced Clarinet | ||
| Advanced Saxophone | ||
| Advanced Bassoon | ||
| SENIOR RECITAL SEMESTER: 2 credits performance study AND 2 credits Senior Recital | 4 | |
| Advanced Flute and Senior Recital | ||
| Advanced Oboe and Senior Recital | ||
| Advanced Clarinet and Senior Recital | ||
| Advanced Saxophone and Senior Recital | ||
| Advanced Bassoon and Senior Recital | ||
| Music Theory | ||
| MUSIC 121 & MUSIC 171 | Musica Practica 1 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 122 & MUSIC 172 | Musica Practica 2 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 221 & MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica 3 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 (prerequisite course requirements) | 4 |
| MUSIC 222 & MUSIC 272 | Musica Practica 4 and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Music History | ||
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Survey of Music in the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Music in the Renaissance | ||
| Survey of Music in the Baroque Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Classic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Romantic Era | ||
| Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | ||
| Music in the United States | ||
| Historical Performance Practices | ||
| Survey of Opera | ||
| Piano | 4 | |
| Complete the following course or pass proficiency exam. Initial course level determined by audition. | ||
| Intermediate Class Piano | ||
| Organizations | 8 | |
| One of the following courses is required each semester of enrollment in performance study: | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Chamber Orchestra | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Woodwind Ensemble | 4 | |
| Enroll four times in the following: | ||
| Ensemble-Woodwind | ||
| Conducting and Pedagogy | 2 | |
| Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy | ||
| Non-Western Music Cultures | 2 | |
| 2 credits from any of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Music Cultures of the World | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Black Music Ensemble | ||
| Ensemble-Percussion | ||
MUSIC 308 | ||
MUSIC 309 | ||
MUSIC 310 | ||
MUSIC 311 | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
| Jazz Improvisation | ||
MUSIC 361 | ||
| Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, the Americas | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Musical Cultures of the World | ||
| Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion | ||
| Music Electives | 14 | |
| Any music courses qualify as electives EXCEPT for 660- courses intended for non-music majors. | ||
| Extra credits from the above requirements may be included in electives. | ||
| Total Credits | 90 | |
Residence & Quality of Work
2.000 GPA in all MUSIC, MUS PERF and major courses
2.000 GPA in 15 upper-level credits for the major, taken in residence1
15 credits in MUSIC and/or MUSIC PERF, taken on campus
1These courses count as upper-level:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC | ||
| MUSIC 40 | Wind Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 41 | Concert Band | 1 |
| MUSIC 50 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUSIC 52 | Women's Chorus | 1 |
| MUSIC 53 | Choral Union | 1 |
| MUSIC 55 | Masters' Singers | 1 |
| MUSIC 56 | Chorale | 1 |
| MUSIC 58 | Madrigal Singers | 1 |
| MUSIC 61 | Chamber Orchestra | 1 |
| MUSIC 62 | University Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUSIC 211 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 212 | Survey of the History of Western Music | 3 |
| MUSIC 222 | Musica Practica 4 | 3 |
| MUSIC 256 | University Opera | 1-2 |
| MUSIC 262 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 265 | Ensemble-Woodwind | 1 |
| MUSIC 266 | Black Music Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 267 | Ensemble-Brass | 1 |
| MUSIC 268 | Ensemble-Percussion | 1 |
| MUSIC 269 | Ensemble-String | 1 |
| MUSIC 270 | Ensemble-Guitar | 1 |
| MUSIC 271 | Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3 | 1 |
| MUSIC 272 | Musica Practica: Aural Skills 4 | 1 |
| MUSIC 273 | Contemporary Chamber Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSIC 319 | Topics in Music and Ethnicity in the United States | 3 |
| MUSIC 331 | Jazz Improvisation | 3 |
| MUSIC 332 | Jazz Improvisation | 3 |
| MUSIC 340 | Pedagogy | 1-2 |
| MUSIC 345 | Practicum in String Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUSIC 361 | ||
| MUSIC/AFROAMER 400 | Music Cultures of the World: Africa, Europe, the Americas | 3 |
| MUSIC/FOLKLORE 401 | Musical Cultures of the World | 3 |
| MUSIC/FOLKLORE 402 | Musical Cultures of the World | 3 |
| MUSIC/FOLKLORE 404 | Music of S.E. Asia: Tradition, Innovation, Politics, and Religion | 3 |
| MUSIC 411 | Survey of Music in the Middle Ages | 3 |
| MUSIC 412 | Survey of Music in the Renaissance | 3 |
| MUSIC 413 | Survey of Music in the Baroque Era | 3 |
| MUSIC 414 | Survey of Music in the Classic Era | 3 |
| MUSIC 415 | Survey of Music in the Romantic Era | 3 |
| MUSIC 416 | Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MUSIC 419 | Music in the United States | 3 |
| MUSIC 461 | Collegium Musicum | 1 |
| MUSIC 467 | Language Diction for Singing I | 2 |
| MUSIC 468 | Language Diction for Singing II | 2 |
| MUSIC 497 | Special Topics in Music | 1-3 |
| MUSIC 499 | Directed Study | 1-3 |
| MUSIC 500 and above | ||
| MUS PERF | ||
| MUS PERF 342 | Piano Accompanying Lab | 1 |
| MUS PERF 347 | Third Year Composition | 3 |
| MUS PERF 348 | Third Year Composition | 3 |
| MUS PERF 500 and above | ||
Honors in the Major
The School of Music is reviewing its requirements for Honors in the Major. Current music majors may contact the undergraduate advisor for more information.
To earn Honors in any music major, students must satisfy the requirements below as well as all other requirements for their music degree and major:
- 6 credits of MUSIC 681 Senior Honors Thesis–MUSIC 682 Senior Honors Thesis
- 12 credits of honors coursework in music: 6 of the 12 credits must be at the 300 level or higher and only 6 credits can be taken in any one of the three music areas of theory, history, and performance.
To participate in the Honors in the Major program, students must:
- Notify the School of Music undergraduate advisor of their intention to become a candidate for Honors in the Major. This will usually occur in the sophomore year.
- Present a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.300 in all courses taken at UW–Madison and maintain this average throughout the degree.
- Present a minimum 3.500 GPA in all music coursework and maintain a minimum 3.500 GPA in all music honors coursework.
- Engage a faculty member who will collaborate in planning the 12 credits of honors curriculum coursework; submit this plan to the undergraduate advisor. The course plan may change as students progress through their work.
- Prior to beginning work on the MUSIC 681–MUSIC 682 Senior Honors Thesis sequence, confirm a faculty advisor for this sequence (who may be the same person as for the 12 credits above) and submit a prospectus outlining in detail the planned work including (a) the topic, (b) plans for research, and (c) a clear substantive written component, although it may also include oral and/or performance components. The faculty advisor must sign the prospectus indicating approval.
University Degree Requirements
| Total Degree | To receive a bachelor's degree from UW–Madison, students must earn a minimum of 120 degree credits. The requirements for some programs may exceed 120 degree credits. Students should consult with their college or department advisor for information on specific credit requirements. |
| Residency | Degree candidates are required to earn a minimum of 30 credits in residence at UW–Madison. "In residence" means on the UW–Madison campus with an undergraduate degree classification. “In residence” credit also includes UW–Madison courses offered in distance or online formats and credits earned in UW–Madison Study Abroad/Study Away programs. |
| Quality of Work | Undergraduate students must maintain the minimum grade point average specified by the school, college, or academic program to remain in good academic standing. Students whose academic performance drops below these minimum thresholds will be placed on academic probation. |
1. Develop advanced levels of proficiency in solo, chamber and ensemble performance sufficient to enter music professions or graduate programs.
2. Understand, synthesize and apply foundational concepts of musical study in theory, history and pedagogy.
3. Demonstrate the ability to learn independently and to integrate knowledge across domains of research and applied studies.
4. Communicate verbally, in writing and through public performance, musical ideas and concepts.
5. Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively and professionally in multiple settings.
Undergraduate students—current music majors only—should consult the music advisor for help enrolling in courses and planning the completion of their degree. Students who are interested in majoring in music should consult the undergraduate audition and admissions coordinator (admissions@music.wisc.edu; 608-263-5986; 5561 Humanities). If you have questions about a scholarship that you are receiving from the School of Music, please contact the associate director for Mead Witter School of Music.
General information about advising for undergraduates in the Mead Witter School of Music can be found at resources for undergraduate studies.
L&S career resources
SuccessWorks at the College of Letters & Science helps students leverage the academic skills learned in their major, certificates, and liberal arts degree; explore and try out different career paths; participate in internships; prepare for the job search and/or graduate school applications; and network with professionals in the field (alumni and employers).
SuccessWorks can also assist students in career advising, résumé and cover letter writing, networking opportunities, and interview skills, as well as course offerings for undergraduates to begin their career exploration early in their undergraduate career.
- SuccessWorks
- Set up a career advising appointment
- INTER-LS 210 L&S Career Development: Taking Initiative (1 credit, targeted to first- and second-year students)—for more information, see Inter-LS 210: Career Development, Taking Initiative
- Learn how we’re transforming career preparation: L&S Career Initiative
Professors Cook (director), Blasius, Calderón, Chisholm, Crook, Dill, Di Sanza, Doing, Fischer, Fulmer, Hetzler, Hyer, Johnson, Karp, Koza, Leckrone, Perry, Rowe, Schaffer, Schwendinger, Stowe, Swack, B. Taylor, C. Taylor, Teeple, Thimmig, Vallon, Vardi; Associate Professors Dobbs, Grabois, Wallmann; Assistant Professors Altino, Lee, Ronis
The faculty of the Mead Witter School of Music is a distinguished group of educators, performing musicians, and active scholars. The backgrounds of performance faculty include rich experiences as professional musicians, researchers, recording artists, and entrepreneurs. Faculty in music education have particular insight into their field as a result of their backgrounds as school educators, performers, and scholars. In areas such as music theory and musicology, the musical community has high regard for the past and current contributions to the study of musical theory, historical perspectives on music, the role of music in societies around the world, and the unique contributions of American musicians. Teaching is a priority for the faculty, who are readily accessible to students for advice and support. Faculty, staff, and students cooperate in extraordinary ways with joint ventures that reach across disciplines both in research or instruction.
Accreditation
National Association of Schools of Music
Accreditation status: Accredited. Next accreditation review: 2022–2023.