Requirements for the Bachelor of Art in Music with an with an Emphasis in Composition

(70-71 credit hours in Music)

A. 34-35 semester hours of Music Theory and History:

MUSI 1100 Introduction to Aural Skills (if required, see Policies for Entering Freshmen in UIW undergraduate catalogue)
MUSI 1191 Aural Skills I
MUSI 1192 Aural Skills II
MUSI 2193 Advanced Aural Skills III
MUSI 2194 Advanced Aural Skills IV
MUSI 1321 Music Theory I
MUSI 1322 Music Theory II
MUSI 2323 Music Theory III
MUSI 3324 Music Theory IV
MUSI 3323 Orchestration
MUSI 3341 Music History to 1750
MUSI 3342 Music History from 1750
MUSI 4323 Form and Analysis
MUSI 3348 Studies in World Music
One upper level elective MUSI course (3 semester hours) (MUSI 1300 may count as this elective)        

B. 36 semester hours of additional coursework:

MUSI 1310 Keyboard Skills for Music Majors*                                                                               
15 semester hours of Private Instruction: Composition (MUAP 2354, 2355, 3354,3355, 4354)                                                                                                                                               
MUSI 3327 Counterpoint
MUSI 4344 Conducting                                                                           
MUST 2325 Studio Arranging
3 semester hours of a secondary instrument (piano highly recommended)                                
6 semester hours of major ensembles: Chorale, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, or Jazz Ensemble

*May be exempted by passing the Piano Proficiency

C. Recital:

Students seeking a B.A. with an Emphasis in Composition will perform a senior composition recital that will be at least ½ hour in duration. See Recital Policies in the UIW undergraduate catalogue, and composition private instruction syllabus for further details.