Preparation for the Major
Complete the following requirements in Musicianship, Theory, Instrumental Studio, Composition Studio, and Large Conducted Ensembles.
Musicianship
Complete the following courses with grades of C- or better:
Theory
Complete the following courses with grades of C or better:
Instrumental Studio
Complete up to 12 units from Music 60A through 60U in one instrument, determined through a rigorous proficiency test administered by the composition faculty.
Select 1 from 0 options:
Composition Studio
Complete 12 units of the following course:
Large Conducted Ensembles
Complete 12 units from the following courses using the student’s major instrument, as assigned by the chair or designated faculty member.
Select 1 from 8 options:
The Major
Complete the following requirements in Theory, History, Advanced Composition, Electives, and the Capstone Recital.
Theory
Complete the following courses with grades of C or better:
History
Complete the following courses with grades of C or better:
Advanced Composition Studio
Complete 10 units of the following course:
Advanced Composition Concepts and Techniques
Complete six courses as follows:
Music 104A or 104B
Select one course from:
Select 1 from 2 options
Music 124A or 124B or 124C
Select one course from:
Select 1 from 3 options
Electives
Select at least 4 units from all upper-division ethnomusicology, global jazz studies, music, music industry, or musicology courses.
Select 1 from 0 options:
Capstone Composition Recital
In senior year, each student must present a senior recital as part of the capstone course to be preceded by a scoring course (Music 124A, 124B, or 124C); the 30-minute recital includes a printed program with notes. All recitals are videotaped and archived. Performances are evaluated by a jury.