Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to the Indiana University School of Music must meet both general university requirements and specific School of Music requirements as outlined below.

For admission information and priority application dates see the admissions section of the following Web site: www.music.indiana.edu.

University Requirements for Incoming Freshmen
School of Music Requirements for Incoming Freshmen
University Requirements for Transfer Students
School of Music Requirements for Transfer Students
Undergraduate Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships
Returning Students
Undergraduate Visiting Students
Nonmajors
Minor for Students Whose Majors Are Outside the School of Music
Honors Program
Orientation
Advising

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University Requirements for Incoming Freshmen

The standards listed below represent the minimum levels of preparation and achievement necessary to be considered for admission. Most admitted students exceed these minimum levels. Each application is reviewed individually. When making admission decisions, the university is primarily concerned with the depth and challenge of the college-preparatory program, including the senior year; grade trends in the college-preparatory subjects; and the student's class rank. Students whose records fall slightly below the minimum standards may receive serious consideration if their grades have been steadily improving in a challenging college-preparatory program. Conversely, declining grades or a program of less demanding courses are often reasons to deny admission.

High School Graduation
Applicants generally need a high school diploma from an accredited secondary school. Applicants holding a General Equivalency Diploma should submit the GED score. Credentials from homeschooling or from a non-accredited or nonpublic high school are assessed individually.

Academic Preparation
All prospective students must complete the following basic curriculum:

8 semesters of English
Literature, grammar, and composition. (Up to two semesters from journalism and/or speech count toward the English requirement.)

6 semesters of mathematics
Algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra.

2 semesters of laboratory science
Biology, chemistry, or physics.

4 semesters of social science
History, government, economics, psychology, or sociology.

Indiana Residents
Applicants who are Indiana residents should complete Core 40; an academic honors diploma is strongly encouraged. A minimum of 28 semesters of college-preparatory courses must be completed. These include the course work listed, plus 8 semesters in some combination of foreign language and/or additional math, lab science, or social science.

Out-of-State Residents
Applicants who are not Indiana residents should complete a minimum of 32 semesters of college-preparatory courses. That includes the course work listed in the "Academic Preparation" section on this page, plus 12 semesters in some combination of foreign language and/or additional mathematics, lab science, or social science.

Class Rank
Indiana residents should rank at least in the upper half of their school class; nonresidents generally rank at least in the upper third.

Tests
Indiana residents should score at or above the state average on the SAT (current total 990) or ACT (composite of 21). Nonresident applicants usually score a total of 1100 or higher on the SAT or have an ACT composite score of at least 25. (Note: If the applicant submits more than one set of scores, the highest SAT and/or ACT scores will be recorded.)

International Students
To be admitted, international students must complete above average work in their supporting programs. Applicants whose native language is not English must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A paper-based test score of 560 or a computer-based score of 223 is necessary for regular admission to a degree program. International students are required to take the Indiana University English Proficiency Examination and must register for any supplemental English courses prescribed based on the results of this examination or, if necessary, enroll in the intensive English language program.

Information
For additional information, contact the Office of Admissions, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405; (812) 855-0661; iuadmit@indiana.edu; www.indiana.edu/~iuadmit/.

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School of Music Requirements for Incoming Freshmen

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the university, students must meet the following requirements of the School of Music:

1. Students must successfully complete an audition in their major medium. Auditions are scheduled during designated weekends throughout the academic year and are heard by a committee of department faculty members appointed by the chairperson of the department. This committee evaluates the student's performance level and makes a recommendation to the School of Music admissions committee. The admissions committee determines whether the student can be admitted to a specific course of study by considering the student's past record, interviews (if applicable), and the audition committee's recommendation. Students who do not matriculate within one year of the date of the letter of acceptance must repeat the entrance audition. Audition appointments may be secured by writing to the Office of Music Admissions, School of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405.
2. Each incoming freshman must take a musicianship evaluation. Students who score above 70 percent on the musicianship test are exempted from T109 Rudiments of Music I. Students who score from 50 percent to 70 percent may take T109 and T151 Music Theory and Literature I concurrently. Students who score below 50 percent may not take T151 until they pass T109. For more detailed information, write to the Office of Music Admissions, School of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, and request specific information on the Basic Musicianship test and on theory texts.

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University Requirements for Transfer Students

Indiana University welcomes students who wish to transfer from other colleges or universities.

University requirements for transfer admission include:

1. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (2.5 required for nonresidents of Indiana);
2. A high school record showing satisfactory entrance units;
3. Evidence of good standing in the institution last attended;
4. Transcripts of credits and grades earned in all subjects.

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School of Music Requirements for Transfer Students

In addition to the general requirements for transfer admission to the university, students must audition in their major performing area for admission to a particular curriculum in the School of Music. (See 1 under School of Music Requirements for Incoming Freshmen.)

All credits in music from an institution other than Indiana University are subject to placement and evaluation in the School of Music and must be validated upon entrance by examination or audition. Examinations in music theory are given only before classes begin. Other examinations must be scheduled individually and may be subject to special fees.

Transfer students, especially those transferring for their junior and senior years, must be aware of the possibility that not all music credits will be accepted or counted toward degree requirements in the School of Music, and that they may have to spend longer than the normally allotted time to complete their bachelor's degrees at Indiana University.

All courses taken at another institution with the grade of Pass (P) or Fail (F) are subject to Indiana University regulations concerning the Pass/Fail option. Students who wish to use such courses to meet degree requirements in the School of Music must obtain verification of a letter grade or the equivalent from the other institution.

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Undergraduate Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships

Need-based aid is offered to qualified applicants and their families through the University Office of Student Financial Assistance. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to apply for need-based assistance. To do so, applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please note that international students are not eligible for financial aid.

Merit-based aid is offered to qualified applicants through the Office of Music Admissions and Financial Aid. Applicants are automatically considered for School of Music financial aid at the time of admission. The Director of Music Admissions and Financial Aid, in conjunction with the Admission Committee, makes the initial award based on institutional need and audition rating. An audition score in the top 10 percent on the audition/portfolio or on the area interview is ordinarily required for merit consideration. Exceptions may be made in cases of particular need, either on the part of the applicant or on the part of the school.

Merit-based assistance is made possible at the School of Music by generous donors. The School of Music gratefully acknowledges all persons and institutions who support our students and faculty by providing endowed funds and annual gifts. For more information about giving and endowed funds at the School of Music, visit www.music.indiana.edu.

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Returning Students

Undergraduate students who, after matriculation, do not register for classes for more than one calendar year must audition for readmission to the School of Music.

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Undergraduate Visiting Students

A limited number of undergraduate-level students with interest in the study of music may be admitted as visiting students, subject to the following:

1. Visiting students at the undergraduate level must audition for a faculty committee, be accepted by a particular faculty member for instruction, and be approved by the Admissions Committee of the School of Music. Visiting students may be admitted for the summer session only if they have been accepted by an individual faculty member. Undergraduate visiting students accepted during the summer session who wish to continue study during the regular academic year must audition for a faculty committee.
2. Undergraduate visiting students must register for a minimum of 12 credit hours (4 credit hours in the summer) including major ensemble courses. All courses other than performance study, ensembles, and chamber music require approval of the director of undergraduate studies.
3. Undergraduate visiting students may attend a maximum of two semesters during the academic year and four summer sessions.
4. Undergraduate visiting students are not eligible for financial aid from the School of Music during the fall and spring semesters.
5. Credits earned as an undergraduate visiting student may be applied toward a degree or diploma only with the permission of the director of undergraduate studies. Undergraduate visiting students wishing to change to degree or diploma status must complete the application process of the School of Music and Indiana University.

Nonmajors

The School of Music offers a number of music courses, performance study options, and ensembles especially designed for students majoring in fields other than music. In addition, qualified nonmajors are welcome to participate in music major academic courses, performance courses, or ensembles on a space-available basis. Under certain conditions, credit for these courses is accepted toward degree requirements in other schools and departments. At the time of registration, proper approval must be secured from the chairperson of the student's major department or the dean of the school, as well as from the director of undergraduate studies in the School of Music.

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Minor for Students Whose Majors Are Outside the School of Music

Application for minors may be made at the Music Undergraduate Office, Merrill Hall 011, Bloomington campus, or at the School of Music, SI 120, IUPUI (phone 317-274-4000).

Bloomington applications should be submitted to the Undergraduate Office when course work is nearing completion.

Information about the minor can be found at www.music.indiana.edu/som/generalstudies/minor.html.

Option 1: At least 20 credit hours, of which at least 12 must be taken on the student's home campus, Bloomington or Indianapolis.

Core (6 credit hours)
Z111 Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.) and Z101 Music for the Listener (3 cr.) [T109 Rudiments of Music (3 cr.), and/or T151 Music Theory and Literature (3 cr.) may be substituted for students who qualify].

Ensemble/Live Performance (2 credit hours)
Ensemble [1-2 cr.; X001 Ensemble for Non-Music Majors (1 cr.), or by audition, X040 University Instrumental Ensembles (2 cr.), X050 Marching Hundred for Non-Music Majors (2 cr.), X060 Early Music Ensembles (2 cr.), X070 University Choral Ensembles (2 cr.), or X030 Ballet Ensemble (2 cr.)] or Z100 The Live Musical Performance (2 cr.).

Music Electives (12 credit hours)
Courses may include elective performance study only at the 100 level (no more than 3 credits) and courses with a Z prefix (see list below). Substitutions for courses with a Z prefix must be approved by both the director of music undergraduate studies and his/her counterpart in the student's home school (associate dean for undergraduate education in COAS, for example). Music ensemble credits will not count toward the 12 credits of music electives. At least 6 of the 12 music electives credits must be at the 300 level or higher.

Courses with a Z Prefix That May Be Taken as Music Electives
Z103 Special Topics in Music for Non-majors (3 cr.); Z171-Z172 Opera Theater Series I-II (2-2 cr.); Z201-Z202 History of Rock 'n' Roll Music I-II (3-3 cr.); Z301 Rock Music in the '70s and '80s (3 cr.); Z315 Music for Film (3 cr.); Z320 Special Topics in Popular Music (3 cr.); Z361 Introduction to MIDI and Computer Music (3 cr.); Z393 History of Jazz (3 cr.); Z395 Contemporary Jazz and Soul Music (3 cr.); Z401 The Music of the Beatles (3 cr.); Z402 Music of Frank Zappa (3 cr.); Z413 Latin American Popular Music (3 cr.).

Music Technology/Business of Music
(*courses are only offered at IUPUI)
Z361 Introduction to MIDI (3 cr.); M110 Computer Music Technology (3 cr.)*; N512 Foundations of Music Production (3 cr.)*; N513 Principles of Multimedia Technology (3 cr.)*; N514 Music Technology Methods (3 cr.)*; A101 Introduction to Audio Technology (3 cr.); Z320 Business of Music (3 cr.); Z315 Music for Film (3 cr.).

Option 2: 15-16 credits. This minor is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences on the Bloomington campus.
T151 Music Theory and Literature I (3 cr.);
T152 Music Theory and Literature II (3 cr.);
T251 Music Theory and Literature III (3 cr.);
T252 Music Theory and Literature IV (3 cr.);
plus one course from the following: T351, M401, M402, M410, T410, T416, or another M or T course at the 400 level as approved by the director of undergraduate studies in music.

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Honors Program

The School of Music makes a special effort to offer outstanding students opportunities appropriate to their abilities and interests. In addition to special courses, seminars, ensembles, and honors discussion sections, the School of Music offers a formal program leading to the B.M., B.M.E., or B.S. degree with honors. College of Arts and Sciences students may earn the B.A. in music with honors. Students who have completed 86 credit hours, including at least 30 from Indiana University, with a grade point average of 3.5; who have completed or are currently enrolled in T232 Musical Skills III, T252 Music Theory and Literature IV, and M401 History and Literature of Music I or M402 History and Literature of Music II; and who have successfully completed their upper-division examination, should apply by February 1 for admission to the program the following year. To graduate with honors, students must (1) complete all degree requirements with a minimum grade point average of 3.5; and (2) complete N399 Honors Seminar in Music and N499 Honors Project in Music with a grade of B or higher.

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Orientation

Upon admission to Indiana University Bloomington, students begin their orientation to this campus. After receiving a letter acknowledging their admission from the director of admissions, students receive a series of orientation brochures.

Students who plan to enter Indiana University in the fall semester should attend the summer orientation and registration program in June/July or may participate in orientation and registration in August before the beginning of classes. At these times, special attention is given to students' preparation for academic adjustment and achievement. Welcome Week in August includes the Freshman Family Picnic, Freshman Induction Ceremony, the president's and vice president's receptions, and numerous academic activities, including advanced placement testing and sessions on learning in a large lecture, studying a foreign language, and learning study techniques. Opportunities to learn about getting involved in activities on campus, taking advantage of cultural events, and finding the locations of offices and classrooms also are a part of orientation. Additional opportunities to interact with faculty and to participate in special workshops and skill-building sessions are scheduled throughout the year. Students living in residence centers may participate in a variety of activities planned especially for the centers.

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Advising

The School of Music provides a staff of advisors for all new students and a general academic advisor for all undergraduate students. Preregistration conferences are held in the middle of each semester for the following semester. Students currently enrolled should have programs planned at that time to speed the registration process. Students should also consult the undergraduate advisor at other times of the year for answers to specific questions or help with individual problems. Indiana University provides a computer-based degree audit system (IUCARE) that outlines degree requirements and indicates those courses taken by the student that meet those requirements. IUCARE is available online at all times to students through the university computing system.

Although the School of Music provides advising services, it is the student's responsibility to be acquainted with school rules and regulations and to meet the requirements for the degree as outlined in this bulletin. Any exceptions to the requirements stated in this bulletin must be approved in writing by the dean of the School of Music or the director of undergraduate studies, with one copy for the student and one copy for the student's file.

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General Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees

1. The candidate must complete all courses and all proficiency examinations specified in the candidate's curriculum.
2. The candidate must earn at least 120 credit hours, not including major ensemble (X0—) or I400.
3. The candidate (except B.M.E. candidates) must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all courses, music and non-music. B.M.E. candidates must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all courses.

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Residence

No candidate will be recommended for the bachelor's degree who has been in residence less than 36 weeks and who has earned fewer than 30 hours of credit in residence. Students carrying less than a normal load receive residence in proportion to the number of credit hours carried, at the rate of six weeks of residence for each 5 credit hours completed. At least 26 credit hours of the work of the senior year must be completed in residence on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University.

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Time Limit

Work for a bachelor's degree must be completed within seven years from the time the student first registers in the School of Music. A student who fails to comply with this requirement must pass comprehensive examinations in all music subjects and meet current requirements for the degree. Should degree work be interrupted because of military service, the time thus spent is not counted as part of the time limitation.

Work for the Bachelor of Music degree and the Bachelor of Science in Music and an Outside Field degree can be completed in eight semesters if the student takes an average of 16 to 18 credits per semester. Work for the Bachelor of Music Education degree can be completed in eight semesters if the student takes an average of 19 credit hours per semester. Students entering with deficiencies in music theory or performance or on academic probation should not expect to complete their degrees in eight semesters.

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Keyboard Proficiency

All music bachelor's students (except ballet, audio, and opera scenic technique) must pass a keyboard proficiency examination or its equivalent. The proficiency examination tests ability to use the keyboard or equivalent instrument as a tool within the framework of individual professional activities; thus, the requirements vary in emphasis according to the area of major study. The test is given during the latter half of each semester; specific dates are available from the secondary piano coordinator. Entering students who are prepared to take the examination may do so during the orientation period. Bachelor of Music organ students must study piano or harpsichord for four semesters and fulfill the keyboard proficiency requirement by satisfactory completion of C404 Church Music IV. Guitar, harp, and harpsichord students must demonstrate the equivalent of the keyboard proficiency skills on their instrument. All other students must register for secondary piano until the keyboard proficiency requirement is met. The keyboard proficiency test is taken with the consent of the student's secondary or class piano instructor. Information regarding specific keyboard proficiency requirements for each major is available in the music undergraduate office.

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Requirements for a Second Bachelor's Degree

The holder of a bachelor's degree who wishes to pursue a further educational goal is usually encouraged to become qualified for admission to a graduate degree program. In certain cases, however, the School of Music may admit a bachelor's degree holder to candidacy for a second bachelor's degree. When such admission is granted, the candidate must earn at least 26 additional credits in residence and meet all requirements for the second degree.

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Graduation with Distinction

The School of Music recognizes outstanding academic achievement by awarding bachelor's degrees with three levels of distinction: distinction, high distinction, and highest distinction. At each graduation (May, June, August, and December), graduating seniors in each of the three bachelor's degrees (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, and Bachelor of Science) will be selected for distinction, subject to the following conditions: In each of the three separate degree categories, those students whose grade point averages are 4.00 will receive highest distinction. In the Bachelor of Music degree, those students whose grade point averages are between 3.95 and 3.99 will receive high distinction and those students whose grade point averages are between 3.90 and 3.94 will receive distinction. In the Bachelor of Music Education degree, those students whose grade point averages are between 3.85 and 3.99 will receive high distinction and those students whose grade point averages are between 3.75 and 3.84 will receive distinction. In the Bachelor of Science degree, those students whose grade point averages are between 3.90 and 3.99 will receive high distinction and those students whose grade point averages are between 3.85 and 3.89 will receive distinction.

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Application for Graduation

The candidate must file an Application for Graduation in the music undergraduate office at least one semester before the expected graduation date. A student who does not complete degree requirements for the graduation date for which application was made must file another Application for Graduation for a later date.

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Curricula for Bachelor's Degrees in Music

The School of Music offers three undergraduate bachelor's degree programs: the Bachelor of Music degrees in performance, composition, early music, and jazz studies; the Bachelor of Science degrees in music and an outside field, recording arts, ballet, and opera scenic technique; and the Bachelor of Music Education degrees in choral teaching, general music teaching, instrumental teaching-band, and instrumental teaching-strings. Detailed definitions for these music education tracks appear under listings for the individual curricula.

A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for all music undergraduate degrees. Total credit hours for some degrees may be higher because of specific requirements. No course may be used to fulfill two requirements except where noted.

General Education Requirements

Required credit hours range from 24 to 40 depending on the degree; see specific degrees for totals and distribution. All students except those pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education degree follow the College of Arts and Sciences General Education Distribution List. Bachelor of Music Education students follow the School of Education General Education Distribution List. General Education requirements are met by fulfilling the following categories:

Written and Oral Expression
Foreign Language*
Humanities
Life and Physical Sciences or Mathematics
Social and Behavioral Sciences

* not required for BME; some degree programs require specific languages

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Bachelor of Arts in Music

This curriculum is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. Information concerning admission to the college may be obtained by contacting the College of Arts and Sciences, Kirkwood Hall 001, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405; (812) 855-1821.

Credits earned in ensemble and performance study are considered outside the College of Arts and Sciences. A maximum of 20 such credit hours may be counted toward this degree.

Ensemble X0—
(1-2 cr.) 4 semester requirement. X001 Ensemble, X040 or X050 University Instrumental Ensembles, X060 Early Music Ensembles, X070 University Choral Ensembles, (keyboard students with permission of the Choral Department, X002 Piano Accompanying).

Performance Study
(2-2-2-2 cr.) 8 credit hours of elective study on an instrument or voice.

Core Music Courses
26 credit hours.
Required: T151 Music Theory and Literature I (3 cr.), T152 Music Theory and Literature II (3 cr.), T251 Music Theory and Literature III (3 cr.), T252 Music Theory and Literature IV (3 cr.), T351 Music Theory and Literature V (3 cr.), M401 History and Literature of Music I (4 cr.), M402 History and Literature of Music II (4 cr.), elective (3 cr.) selected from 300- or 400-level courses in music theory, music history, or composition.

General Education
See College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin for detailed information.

Fundamental Skills Requirements
English composition: ENG W131 or equivalent. Intensive Writing: one approved course. Mathematics: one approved course. Foreign Language: fourth semester proficiency.

Distribution Requirements
Arts and Humanities: four courses. Social and Historical Studies: four courses. Natural and Mathematical Sciences: four courses.

Culture Studies
Two courses from List A; or one course from List A and one course from List B. See Lists A and B, College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin.

To Complete Degree
A total of 122 credits is required, excluding credits in major ensemble.

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Audio Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Recording Arts
Associate of Science in Recording Arts

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Bachelor of Science in Recording Arts

Admission to the curriculum only by recommendation of the Audio Department chairperson and approval of the School of Music Admissions Committee. A background in music is recommended, though not a prerequisite for admission to the degree program. Contact the Audio Department for admission procedures.

Major Ensemble
X090 Audio Technical Crew (2 cr.) required every fall semester, spring semester, and second summer session in which student is registered for any music or non-music course.

Audio Courses
54 credit hours. A101 Introduction to Audio Technology (3 cr.), A102 Audio Techniques I (3 cr.), A201 Audio Techniques II (3 cr.), A202 Audio Techniques III (3 cr.), A111 Basic Electricity (3 cr.), A112 Electronics I (3 cr.), A211 Electronics II (3 cr.), A311 Audio Repair and Maintenance I (3 cr.), A270 Multitrack Studio Techniques I (3 cr.), A370 Multitrack Studio Techniques II (2 cr.), A470 Individual Multitrack Studio Projects I (2 cr.), A150 Introductory Seminar in Recording Arts (1 cr.), A350 Seminar in Recording Arts (1-1-1 cr.), A321 Sound for Picture Production (3 cr.), K361 Introduction to MIDI and Computer Music (3 cr.), A461 Final Project in Recording Arts (1 cr.), A480 Internship in Audio (3 cr.), 9 credits chosen from the following courses: A460 Recording Arts: Techniques and Production (3 cr.) (may be repeated for credit), A471 Individual Multitrack Studio Projects II (2 cr.), A320 Sound Reinforcement Techniques (2 cr.), A420 Advanced Sound Reinforcement (2 cr.).

Core Music Courses
18 credit hours. Z101 Music for the Listener I (3 cr.), Z111 Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.). For those with sufficient musical background, T151 Music Theory and Literature I (3 cr.) and T152 Music Theory and Literature II (3 cr.) may be substituted for Z101 and Z111. 12 credit hours chosen from the following courses: T151 Music Theory and Literature I (3 cr.), T152 Music Theory and Literature II (3 cr.), T132 Musical Skills I (1 cr.), T231 Musical Skills II (1 cr.), T232 Musical Skills III (1 cr.), T251 Music Theory and Literature III (3 cr.), T252 Music Theory and Literature IV (3 cr.), T331 Musical Skills IV (1 cr.), T351 Music Theory and Literature V (3 cr.), M401 History and Literature of Music I (4 cr.), M402 History and Literature of Music II (4 cr.), Z201 History of Rock 'n' Roll I (3 cr.), Z202 History of Rock 'n' Roll (3 cr.), Z315 Music For Film (3 cr.), Z393 History of Jazz (3 cr.), Z395 Contemporary Jazz and Soul Music (3 cr.), Z401 The Music of the Beatles (3 cr.), Z402 Music of Frank Zappa (3 cr.), Z413 Latin American Popular Music (3 cr.), or other courses as approved by the chair of the Audio Department and the director of undergraduate studies.

Minor (or area of concentration)
15 credit hours in one area. Choose from telecommunications, business, computer science, or music (performance study and/or composition). Another area may be substituted if approved by the chair of the Audio Department and the director of undergraduate studies.

General Education
24 credit hours.

Written and Oral Expression
English composition, 2 credit hours or competency.

Foreign Language
4-8 credit hours. Two semesters (4-4) or equivalent.

Humanities
3 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences and Mathematics
5-10 credit hours. Required physics courses: PHYS P105 Basic Physics of Sound (3 cr.) and PHYS P108 Intermediate Acoustics Laboratory (2 cr.); recommended: PHYS P201 General Physics (5 cr.) or PHYS P221 Physics I (5 cr.).

Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 credit hours.

Electives
0-9 credit hours selected from General Education Requirements.

To Complete Degree
Music or non-music courses to bring the total credit hours to 120 excluding major ensemble.

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Associate of Science in Recording Arts

Admission to the curriculum only by recommendation of the Audio Department chairperson and approval of the School of Music Admissions Committee. A background in music is recommended, though not a prerequisite for admission to the degree program. Contact the Audio Department for admission procedures.

Major Ensemble
X090 Audio Technical Crew (2 cr.) required every fall semester, spring semester, and second summer session in which student is registered for any music or non-music course.

Audio Courses
37 credit hours. Required: A101 Introduction to Audio Technology (3 cr.), A102 Audio Techniques I (3 cr.), A201 Audio Techniques II (3 cr.), A202 Audio Techniques III (3 cr.), A111 Basic Electricity (3 cr.), A112 Electronics I (3 cr.), A211 Electronics II (3 cr.), A311 Audio Repair and Maintenance I (3 cr.), A270 Multitrack Studio Techniques I (3 cr.), A370 Multitrack Studio Techniques II (2 cr.), A470 Individual Multitrack Studio Projects (2 cr.) (one semester of A460 Recording Arts: Techniques and Production, may be substituted for A470), A150 Introductory Seminar in Recording Arts (1 cr.), A350 Seminar in Recording Arts (1 cr.), A461 Final Project in Recording Arts (1 cr.), A480 Internship in Audio (3 cr.).

Core Music Courses
Z101 Music for the Listener (3 cr.) and Z111 Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.) or, for students with sufficient music background, T109 Rudiments of Music I (3 cr.) and T151 Music Theory and Literature I (3 cr.).

General Education
17 credit hours.

Written and Oral Expression
English composition, 2 credit hours or competency.

Humanities
3 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences and Mathematics
5-10 credit hours. Required physics courses: PHYS P105 Basic Physics of Sound (3 cr.) and PHYS P108 Intermediate Acoustics Laboratory (2 cr.); recommended: PHYS P201 General Physics (5 cr.) or PHYS P221 Physics I (5 cr.).

Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 credit hours.

Electives
0-4 credit hours selected from General Education Requirements.

To Complete Degree
Free music or non-music electives as needed to bring the total credit hours to 60, excluding major ensemble.

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Ballet Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Ballet
Bachelor of Science in Music and an Outside Field
  (Ballet Emphasis)

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Bachelor of Science in Ballet

Admission to the curriculum only by recommendation of the Department of Ballet chairperson and approval of the School of Music Admissions Committee. A background in music is not a prerequisite for admission to the degree program.

Major Ensemble
X030 Ballet Ensemble (2 cr.) required every fall semester, spring semester, and second summer session in which student is registered for any music or non-music course.

Performance Study
60 credit hours. Ballet J210 Jazz Dance (1-1 cr.), J340 Practicum (2-2-2-2 cr.), J400 Ballet (Major) (6-6-6-6-6-6-6-4 cr.), J410 Choreography Workshop (2-2 cr.). Entrance audition, freshman jury, upper-division hearing, graduation examination J401 Ballet Major: Graduation Examination (0 cr.).

Other Music Courses
10 credit hours. Required: Option 1-Z101 Music for the Listener I (3 cr.) and Z111 Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.) or T109 Rudiments of Music I (3 cr.) and T151 Music Theory and Literature I (3 cr.); or Option 2-Secondary Piano (2-2 cr.); elective music courses for which the student has the appropriate background.

Non-Music Courses
10 credit hours selected from HPER or THTR.

Ancillary Courses
10 credit hours selected from HPER, THTR, or MUS.

General Education
24 credit hours. (See separate list of approved departments for general education courses.)

Written and Oral Expression
English composition, 2 credit hours or competency.

Foreign Language
4-8 credit hours. Two semesters (4-4) or equivalent.

Humanities
3 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences and Mathematics
3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 credit hours.

Electives
5-11 credit hours selected from General Education Requirements.

To Complete Degree
Music or non-music courses, as needed, to bring the total credit hours to 120, excluding major ensemble and I400.

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Bachelor of Science in Music and an Outside Field (Ballet Emphasis)

Admission to the curriculum only by recommendation of the Department of Ballet chairperson and approval of the School of Music Admissions Committee. A background in music is not a prerequisite for admission to the degree program.

Major Ensemble
X030 Ballet Ensemble (2 cr.) required every fall semester, spring semester, and second summer session in which student is registered for any music or non-music course.

Performance Study
52 credit hours. Ballet J210 Jazz Dance (1-1 cr.), J400 Ballet (Major) (6-6-6-6-6-6-4-4 cr.), J340 Practicum (2-2 cr.), J410 Choreography Workshop (2 cr.). Entrance audition, freshman jury, upper-division hearing, graduation examination J401 Ballet Major: Graduation Examination (0 cr.).

Secondary Piano
Secondary Piano (2-2 cr.).

Other Music Courses
10 credit hours. Selected from School of Music courses for which the student has appropriate background.

General Education
24 credit hours. (See separate list of approved departments for general education courses.)

Written and Oral Expression
English composition, 2 credit hours or competency.

Foreign Language
4-8 credit hours. Two semesters (4-4 cr.) or equivalent.

Humanities
3 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences and Mathematics
3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 credit hours.

Electives
5-11 credit hours selected from General Education Requirements.

Outside Field
27 credit hours. Subject to approval of the director of undergraduate studies and the advisor of the outside field department or program.

To Complete Degree
Music or non-music courses, as needed, to bring the total credit hours to 120, excluding major ensemble and I400.

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Opera Technical Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Music in Opera Scenic Technique
Associate of Science, Stagecraft Technology
Associate of Science, Costume Construction Technology

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Bachelor of Science in Music in Opera Scenic Technique

Entrance to the curriculum only by permission of the department chairperson after an interview and portfolio review. A background in music is not a prerequisite for admission to the degree. Before graduation, students must demonstrate ability by production performance to follow piano/vocal score for technical management purposes.

Major Ensemble
X080 Opera Technical Crew (2 cr.) required every fall semester, spring semester, and second summer session in which student is registered for any music or non-music course.

Scenic Design Courses and Other Music Courses
71 credit hours. R300 Scenic Design for Opera (3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 cr.), R320 Workshop in Scenic Technique (3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 cr.), R330 Seminar in History of Stage Design and Architecture (2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 cr.), upper-division examination, R463 Individual Project in Opera Stage Design (1 cr.), R464 Individual Project in Opera Technical Direction (1 cr.), Z101 Music for the Listener I (3 cr.), Z111 Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.).

General Education
35 credit hours.

Written and Oral Expression
English composition, 2 credit hours or competency.

Foreign Language
4-8 credit hours. The equivalent of two semesters' study of one language: French, German, or Italian.

Humanities
19 credit hours: F100 Fundamental Studio-Drawing (3 cr.), F101 Fundamental Studio-3D (3 cr.), F102 Fundamental Studio-2D (3 cr.), cultural option courses, 10 credit hours as recommended by department.

Life and Physical Sciences and Mathematics
3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 credit hours.

Electives
0-4 credit hours.

To Complete Degree
Free music or non-music electives as needed to bring the total credit hours to 120, excluding major ensemble and I400.

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Associate of Science, Stagecraft Technology

Entrance to curriculum only with permission of department chairperson. A background in music is not a prerequisite for admission to the program. A student in this program must register through the School of Music for a minimum of two semesters.

Major Ensemble
X080 Opera Technical Crew required each semester of enrollment. A minimum of four semesters is required. X090 Audio Technical Crew must also be taken concurrently with A101 Introduction to Audio Technology.

Stagecraft Courses and Other Music Courses
31 credit hours. A101 Introduction to Audio Technology (3 cr.), A111 Basic Electricity (3 cr.), U101-U102 Scenery Construction I-II (4-4 cr.), U104-U105 Stage Lighting I-II (3-3 cr.), U107-U108 Stage Rigging I-II (2-2 cr.), U131 Theater Drafting (2 cr.), U133 Survey of Theatrical Styles (2 cr.), U381 Stagecraft Technology Graduation Examination (0 cr.), Z101 Music for the Listener I (3 cr.).

General Education
17 credit hours.

Written and Oral Expression
English composition, 2 credit hours or competency.

Humanities
6 credit hours. Required: T210 Appreciation of the Theatre (3 cr.); elective: 3 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences and Mathematics
3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 credit hours.

Electives
3-5 credit hours selected from General Education Requirements.

Other Electives
9 credit hours. Related courses as approved by the department chairperson.

To Complete Degree
Free music or non-music electives as needed to bring the total credit hours to 55, excluding major ensemble and I400.

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Associate of Science, Costume Construction Technology

Entrance to the curriculum only with the permission of the department chairperson. This program is offered jointly by the School of Music and the Department of Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design. A student in this program must enroll through the School of Music for a minimum of two semesters.

Major Ensemble
X080 Opera Technical Crew required each semester of enrollment. A minimum of four semesters is required.

Costume Construction Courses and Other Music Courses
15 credit hours. R320 Workshop in Scenic Technique (3-3 cr.), R325-R326 Opera/Ballet Costume Construction I-II (3-3 cr.), U371 Costume Construction Graduation Examination (0 cr.), Z101 Music for the Listener I (3 cr.).

General Education
20 credit hours.

Written and Oral Expression
English composition, 2 credit hours or competency.

Humanities
6 credit hours. Required: T210 Appreciation of the Theatre (3 cr.); elective: 3 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences and Mathematics
3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 credit hours.

Electives
6-8 credit hours selected from General Education Requirements.

Other Non-Music Courses
21 credit hours selected from AMID H203 Textiles (3 cr.), AMID H207 Apparel Structure Principles (3 cr.), AMID H303 Experimental Apparel Structure (3 cr.), AMID H306 Tailoring (3 cr.), AMID H311 History of Textiles and Costume I (3 cr.), AMID H340 History of Textiles and Costume II (3 cr.), AMID H407 Creative Application and Design-Pattern Drafting (3 cr.).

To Complete Degree
Free music or non-music electives as needed to bring the total credit hours to 55, excluding major ensemble and I400.

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String Technical Degree

Associate of Science, String Instrument Technology

Entrance to curriculum only with permission of department chairperson. A student in this program must enroll through the School of Music for a minimum of two semesters.

String Instrument Technology
30 credit hours. U470 Violin Repair I-II-III-IV (6-6-6-6 cr.), U274-U275 History of Violin Making I-II (3-3 cr.), U391 String Instrument Technology Graduation Examination (0 cr.).

Major Ensemble
X091 String Repair Technical Crew required each semester of enrollment. A minimum of four semesters is required.

Secondary Performance
12 credit hours. Option I: Upper strings selected from S110 Violin Elective/Secondary or S120 Viola Elective/Secondary (2-2-2-2 cr.) and lower strings selected from S130 Cello Elective/ Secondary or S140 Double Bass Elective/ Secondary (2-2 cr.). Option II: Lower strings selected from S130 Cello Elective/Secondary or S140 Double Bass Elective/Secondary (2-2-2-2 cr.) and upper strings selected from S110 Violin Elective/Secondary or S120 Viola Elective/Secondary (2-2 cr.).

Core Music Courses
6 credit hours. Z101 Music for the Listener I (3 cr.) and Z111 Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.); or, for students with sufficient music background, T109 Rudiments of Music I (3 cr.) and T151 Music Theory and Literature I (3 cr.).

General Education
17 credit hours.

Written and Oral Expression
English composition, 2 credit hours or competency.

Humanities
3 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences and Mathematics
3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 credit hours.

Electives
6-8 credit hours selected from General Education Requirements.

To Complete Degree
Free music or non-music electives as needed to bring the total credit hours to 55, excluding major ensemble and I400.

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