Nov 21, 2024

University Catalog 2024-2025

Music, B.M.

Location(s): Main Campus

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Overview

The Bachelor of Music degree curriculum provides professional preparation for students seeking careers in music education, performance, composition or jazz studies. Students desiring entrance into this degree program should review the specific entrance procedures for each degree option listed below. Each option within this degree has been carefully structured to provide an education that encompasses the artistic and functional needs of the aspiring music professional. Within each of the degree options are opportunities for study to meet individual needs.

In the core music program, lower division courses emphasize music theory, literature and applied studies, while upper division courses explore advanced concepts in theory, music history, performance and specific career preparation in the chosen degree option. The Music Education option is offered for those who wish to pursue the California Single Subject Credential in Music All degree options except Music Education include the required performance of a junior recital. All Bachelor of Music degree options include the required performance of a senior recital and required participation in performing ensembles concurrent with applied music instruction.

Note: Before being approved for graduation, all students are required to pass a piano proficiency examination (MUS 2033). Those who are deficient in this area should take appropriate additional coursework as recommended by their adviser.

The program offers five options

Option I - Composition - this option prepares students in music composition. Students must successfully complete a BM Senior Recital (MUS 4400 ).

Option II - Jazz Studies - this option prepares students in jazz performance production, composition, recording, and conducting. Students must successfully complete a BM Junior Recital (MUS 3400 ) and a BM Senior Recital (MUS 4400 ) .

Option III - Performance - this option prepares instrumentalists, pianists, and vocalists for professional careers in entertainment and the arts. Performance majors train in a wide variety of genres and styles to prepare for careers as soloists, ensemble musicians, teaching artists in the schools, arts organization members, indie artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the field of performance. Prior to graduation, students prepare and successfully perform a 30-minute BM Junior Recital (MUS 3400 ) and a 50-minute BM Senior recital (MUS 4400 ).

Option IV - Music Education (Pre-Credential) - this option which prepares students for careers in Vocal/Choral and Instrumental teaching. Prior to graduation, students prepare and successfully perform a 50-minute Senior Recital (MUS 4400 ).

Single Subject Credential Requirement: In addition to this option, one upper division course in music technology is required for the credential, is a prerequisite to directed teaching in music, and may be taken either for elective credit, for the degree outside the major, or in post baccalaureate standing. Refer to the College of Education section in the Academic Programs: College-Based and University-Wide chapter of this catalog for regulations governing all teaching credential programs .

Option V - Commercial Music

Admission Criteria Learning Outcomes Roadmap

Requirements for the Major (82-87 units)

Core Requirements (45 units)

Common Core Courses (17 units)

MUS 1880 - Introduction to Music: Music Technology I [2]
MUS 2701 - History of Western Classical Music (Medieval to Baroque) [3]
MUS 2702 - History of Western Classical Music (Classical to Modern) [3]
MUS 3000 - Career Planning and Working in the Community [2]
MUS 3800 - Beginning Conducting [2]
MUS 4020 - World Musics [2]
And choose one course (GE C1) from the following:
MUS 1500 - Music in World Culture [3]
MUS 1510 - Classical Music in Western Culture [3]
MUS 1520 - The Roots of Rock and Pop Music in American Culture [3]
MUS 1560 - Jazz in American Culture [3]
MUS 1570 - Musical Expressions of the Latino Communities in the USA [3]

Musicianship Courses (20 units)

Lower Division Applied Music Courses (4 units)

Students must fulfill all 4 applied units in the one category for which they auditioned (Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Voice, or Piano). Approval from adviser required.

Ensemble Performance Courses (4 units)

Select from the following:

MUS 3209 - Symphonic Band [1]
MUS 3269 - Concert Choir [1]
MUS 4219 - Woodwind Ensemble [1]
MUS 4249 - Jazz Ensemble [1]
MUS 4259 - Chamber Singers [1]
MUS 4269 - Opera Ensemble [1]
MUS 4279 - Afro-Latin Ensemble [1]
MUS 4289 - New Music Ensemble [1]
MUS 4299 - Jazz Ensemble: Small [1]
MUS 4449 - Commercial Music Ensemble [1]
MUS 4859 - Chamber Music [1]

Piano Proficiency Requirement (0 unit)

MUS 2033 - Piano Proficiency Examination [0]

Options Requirements (37 - 42 units)

Select one of the five options.

Option I - Composition (40 units)

Option II: Jazz Studies (36 units)

Required Courses (16 units)

Applied Music Courses (12 units)

Select one area of a performance specialty, and repeat each course for 4 units.

Note: Units taken to satisfy the core requirement cannot be double-counted to satisfy the option requirement.

Ensemble Courses (8 units)

MUS 4249 - Jazz Ensemble [1] (repeat for 4 units)
And select one from below:
MUS 4299 - Jazz Ensemble: Small [1] (repeat for 4 units)

Recital Requirement (0 units)

Option III: Performance (40 units)

Applied Music Courses (12 units)

Select one area of a performance specialty, and repeat each course for 4 units.

Note: Units taken to satisfy the core requirement cannot be double-counted to satisfy the option requirement.

Ensemble Courses (8 units)

Select 8 units with advisor approval:

Pedagogy Courses (2 units)

Select one course.

Directed Electives (18 units)

Select courses from the following two lists:

[1] Music Electives (14-18 units)

With adviser approval, select at least 14 units from this list. Other upper division music courses may be considered with adviser approval.

[2] Non-Music Electives (0-4 units)

Select remaining elective units from this list with adviser approval.

Option IV: Music Education (Pre-Credential) (42 units)

Required Courses (14 units)

Instrument Pedagogy Courses (4 units)

Select 4 units with advisor approval:

Applied Music Courses (12 units)

Select one area of specialization and repeat each course for 4 units.

Note: Units taken to satisfy the core requirement cannot be double-counted to satisfy the option requirement.

Ensemble Courses (8 units)

Select 8 units with advisor approval:

Directed Electives (4 units)

Select with adviser approval:

Requirements for the Single Subject Credential (2 units)

Select one of these courses to satisfy 2 units of the Directed Electives if interested in the Single Subject Credential:

Option V: Commercial Music (42 units)

Required Courses (14 units)

Directed Electives (8 units)

Select any 8 units with advisor approval.

Applied Music Courses (12 units)

Select from any areas of specialization, repeat each course for 4 units.

Note: Units taken to satisfy the core requirement cannot be double-counted to satisfy the option requirement.

MUS 2152 - Strings [2]
MUS 3152 - Strings [2]
MUS 4152 - Strings [2]
MUS 2162 - Woodwinds [2]
MUS 3162 - Woodwinds [2]
MUS 4162 - Woodwinds [2]
MUS 2172 - Brass [2]
MUS 3172 - Brass [2]
MUS 4172 - Brass [2]
MUS 2182 - Percussion [2]
MUS 3182 - Percussion [2]
MUS 4182 - Percussion [2]
MUS 2192 - Applied Music: Commercial Music [2]
MUS 3192 - Applied Music: Commercial Music [2]
MUS 4192 - Applied Music: Commercial Music [2]
MUS 2352 - Voice [2]
MUS 3352 - Voice [2]
MUS 4352 - Voice [2]
MUS 2452 - Piano [2]
MUS 3452 - Piano [2]
MUS 4452 - Piano [2]
MUS 4601 - Applied Composition [2]

Ensemble Courses (8 units)

Select 8 units with advisor approval:

MUS 4249 - Jazz Ensemble [1]
MUS 4279 - Afro-Latin Ensemble [1]
MUS 4449 - Commercial Music Ensemble [1]
MUS 3209 - Symphonic Band [1]
MUS 3269 - Concert Choir [1]
MUS 4209 - Wind Ensemble [1]
MUS 4259 - Chamber Singers [1]
MUS 4289 - New Music Ensemble [1]
MUS 4299 - Jazz Ensemble: Small [1]
MUS 4859 - Chamber Music [1]

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Music, B.M.

Location(s): Main Campus

Overview

The program offers five options

Requirements for the Major (82-87 units)

Core Requirements (45 units)

Common Core Courses (17 units)

Musicianship Courses (20 units)

Lower Division Applied Music Courses (4 units)

Ensemble Performance Courses (4 units)

Piano Proficiency Requirement (0 unit)

Options Requirements (37 - 42 units)

Option I - Composition (40 units)

Required Courses (28 units)

Upper Division Electives (12 units)

Recital Requirement (0 unit)

Option II: Jazz Studies (36 units)

Required Courses (16 units)

Applied Music Courses (12 units)

Ensemble Courses (8 units)

Recital Requirement (0 units)

Option III: Performance (40 units)

Applied Music Courses (12 units)

Ensemble Courses (8 units)

Pedagogy Courses (2 units)

Directed Electives (18 units)

[1] Music Electives (14-18 units)

[2] Non-Music Electives (0-4 units)

Option IV: Music Education (Pre-Credential) (42 units)

Required Courses (14 units)

Instrument Pedagogy Courses (4 units)

Applied Music Courses (12 units)

Ensemble Courses (8 units)

Directed Electives (4 units)

Requirements for the Single Subject Credential (2 units)

Option V: Commercial Music (42 units)

Required Courses (14 units)

Directed Electives (8 units)

Applied Music Courses (12 units)

Ensemble Courses (8 units)

Recital Requirements (0 units)