BA_MUS - Music (BA) (54 units)

Music Major Review

Students must register for the Music Major Review for the semester in which the review will take place. See Music Major Review policy.

Piano Competency

Students register for course in the spring of the sophomore year. A course fee is assessed. If students fail the competency exam in the sophomore year, they will register for Piano Competency each subsequent semester until they pass the exam. For transfer students, piano skills will be assessed in the first semester and a piano competency timeline will be created.

Voice Competency

NOTE: A full year's commitment is required (2 units) if students choose to participate in a choral ensemble (course, course, course) to fulfill this requirement; however, only 1 unit will apply towards degree requirements.

Music Theory and Aural Skills

NOTE: Piano Performance and Vocal Performance concentration students must select course.

NOTE: Commercial Music concentration students must select course.

NOTE: Pre-Teacher Certification concentration students must select course.

NOTE: Church Music and Worship Arts concentration students must select course.

ENSEMBLES

Students must enroll in an ensemble each semester they are in residence. A minimum of 6 units in 1-unit ensembles; up to 2 units may be in .5-unit ensembles.

NOTE: Church Music and Worship Arts concentration students must select 4 units of choir.

Music: Ensemble (MUE) Note: Students taking more than 18 units in a semester may elect to take music ensembles for zero (0) units. This option will allow students to fully participate without incurring applicable overload tuition charges. In this case, ensemble enrollment will be registered on student transcripts but no graduation units or letter grade will be in effect, as the class will be graded on a pass/no pass basis. Regardless of enrollment units, all ensemble students must exhibit the same level of commitment, including music preparation and prompt attendance at all rehearsals, performances, and scheduled activities.

• MU__ 101-301 - Private Lessons (7 units)

• MU__ 401 - Private Lessons (1 unit)

Applied study (private lessons) is required each semester students are in residence. Music majors may enroll in one private lesson for up to 2 units per semester, and may also enroll in a secondary private lesson for no more than 1 unit per semester. Each unit of study represents at least 3 hours of deliberate, self-regulated practice per week. Students must progress on a primary instrument from level 101 through successful completion of at least 1 semester at level 401. Students entering with 60 or more semester units may petition to begin applied study at the 301 level by completing an entrance jury in which students must demonstrate competence in performance of repertoire at the 201 level. Approval must be granted by the studio teacher and the director of the performance area before census date of the first semester of study.

Music: Applied Note: An applied music course consists of private lessons on a specific instrument or voice and occasional collaborative sessions with a staff accompanist. It will focus on the development of musical skills such as (but not limited to) daily maintenance, tone production, flexibility, articulation, range, technique, phrasing, musicianship, pacing, memorization, performance collaboration (w/accompanist), and stage presence. All of these will be integrated into the study of etudes, solos and standard repertoire. Students will demonstrate their performance skills in juries, studio classes, and/or noon recital performances. All private lessons require a tuition surcharge. See www.cui.edu/musiclessons for details.

• MU__ 498 - Senior Recital

• MUS 498 - Senior Project in Music

Students in specific concentrations must select the following Senior Recital: Instrumental Performance (MU_ 498), Piano Performance (course) and Vocal Performance (course).