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This program of study offers a Bachelor of Music degree. Students audition for placement into one of six concentrations (Instrumental Performance, Jazz Performance, Piano Performance, Voice Performance, Composition, and Music Theory).
Applied Instruction
All undergraduate music degrees offer applied instruction in piano, voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, harp, guitar, violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Only certain applied areas are offered in the jazz concentration within the Bachelor of Music degree.
Term 1
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Requirement
Hours
ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
3
MUSI 1121 Music Theory IMUSI 1121 Music Theory I3 Credits
For music majors and minors. A correlated study of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic aspects of music common practice. Development of basic skills in music theory and harmony including practical application through part-writing. Components include composition, improvisation and practical keyboard applications.
3
MUSI 1111 Aural Skills IMUSI 1111 Aural Skills I1 Credits
For music majors and minors. Foundation work in sight singing including rhythmic and melodic dictation. Practical application includes some composition and improvisation.
1
MUSI 1165 Class Piano IMUSI 1165 Class Piano I1 Credits
The purpose of class piano instruction is to equip non-piano majors with the keyboard proficiencies needed to be reasonably fluent in basic technical and reading skills for practical use as a professional musician.
1
MUAP 1101 Music SymposiumMUAP 1101 Music Symposium0 Credits
All music majors are required to take this course in conjunction with private studio instruction. Through lecture, master classes, recitals, and performances, they will broaden understanding and appreciation of a variety of styles of music and pedagogy.
0
MUAP 1121 PerformanceMUAP 1121 Performance2 Credits
Applied Lessons (1 hour instruction - 1 hour credit)
Prerequisites: (
MUSI 3343** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3344** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3345** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3346** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3347** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3348** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3349** with a minimum grade of C)
2
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3
Large Ensemble (1 of 8)Large Ensemble (1 of 8)1 Credits
MUSI 3343 or MUSI 3344 or MUSI 3345 or MUSI 3346 or MUSI 3347 or MUSI 3348 or MUSI 3349
1
Small Ensemble (1 of 5)Small Ensemble (1 of 5)1 Credits
MUSI 3210 or MUSI 3211 or MUSI 3212 or MUSI 3220 or MUSI 3221 or MUSI 3222 or MUSI 3223 or MUSI 3225
1
Total: 15
Term 2
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Requirement
Hours
ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
3
MUSI 2122 Music Theory IIMUSI 2122 Music Theory II3 Credits
For music majors. A continuation of correlated study of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic aspects of music common practice. Components include composition, improvisation and practical keyboard applications.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1121 with a minimum grade of C
3
MUSI 2212 Aural Skills IIMUSI 2212 Aural Skills II1 Credits
For music majors. Foundational work of skill development in sight singing including rhythmic and melodic dictation. Practical application includes some composition and improvisation.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1111 with a minimum grade of C
1
MUSI 3360 Jazz PianoMUSI 3360 Jazz Piano1 Credits
An introduction to jazz piano skills for the non-pianist including interpreting chord symbols and sophisticated harmonies, learning functional voicings, and performance competency.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1165 with a minimum grade of C
1
MUAP 1101 Music SymposiumMUAP 1101 Music Symposium0 Credits
All music majors are required to take this course in conjunction with private studio instruction. Through lecture, master classes, recitals, and performances, they will broaden understanding and appreciation of a variety of styles of music and pedagogy.
0
MUAP 1122 PerformanceMUAP 1122 Performance2 Credits
Applied Lessons (1 hour instruction - 1 hour credit)
Prerequisites: MUAP 1121 with a minimum grade of C and (
MUSI 3343** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3344** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3345** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3346** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3347** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3348** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3349** with a minimum grade of C)
2
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3
Large Ensemble (2 of 8)Large Ensemble (2 of 8)1 Credits
MUSI 3343 or MUSI 3344 or MUSI 3345 or MUSI 3346 or MUSI 3347 or MUSI 3348 or MUSI 3349
1
Small Ensemble (2 of 5)Small Ensemble (2 of 5)1 Credits
MUSI 3210 or MUSI 3211 or MUSI 3212 or MUSI 3220 or MUSI 3221 or MUSI 3222 or MUSI 3223 or MUSI 3225
1
Total: 15
Year 1 (Hours: 30)
Term 3
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Requirement
Hours
MUSI 2311 History of Music IMUSI 2311 History of Music I3 Credits
A survey of Western music history and literature from the Ancient Greece to 1800.
Prerequisites: MUSI 2122 with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 1122 with a minimum grade of C
3
MUSI 3121 Music Theory IIIMUSI 3121 Music Theory III3 Credits
For music majors. Advanced correlated study of music theory and harmony of common practice including chromatic harmony and 20th century harmonic techniques. Components include composition, improvisation, literature analysis and practical keyboard application.
Prerequisites: MUSI 2122 with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 1122 with a minimum grade of C
3
MUSI 3111 Aural Skills IIIMUSI 3111 Aural Skills III1 Credits
For music majors. Developing work in sight singing including rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation. Practical application includes some composition and improvisation.
Prerequisites: MUSI 2212 with a minimum grade of C
1
MUAP 1101 Music SymposiumMUAP 1101 Music Symposium0 Credits
All music majors are required to take this course in conjunction with private studio instruction. Through lecture, master classes, recitals, and performances, they will broaden understanding and appreciation of a variety of styles of music and pedagogy.
0
MUAP 2221 PerformanceMUAP 2221 Performance2 Credits
Applied Lessons (1 hour instruction - 1 hour credit)
Prerequisites: MUAP 1122 with a minimum grade of C and (
MUSI 3343** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3344** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3345** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3346** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3347** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3348** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3349** with a minimum grade of C)
2
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3
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3
Large Ensemble (3 of 8)Large Ensemble (3 of 8)1 Credits
MUSI 3343 or MUSI 3344 or MUSI 3345 or MUSI 3346 or MUSI 3347 or MUSI 3348 or MUSI 3349
1
Small Ensemble (3 of 5)Small Ensemble (3 of 5)1 Credits
MUSI 3210 or MUSI 3211 or MUSI 3212 or MUSI 3220 or MUSI 3221 or MUSI 3225 or MUSI 3223 or MUSI 3222
1
Total: 17
Term 4
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Requirement
Hours
MUSI 2312 History of Music IIMUSI 2312 History of Music II3 Credits
A survey of Western music history and literature from 1800 to the present.
Prerequisites: MUSI 2311 with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3311 with a minimum grade of C
3
MUSI 3122 Music Theory IVMUSI 3122 Music Theory IV3 Credits
For music majors. Continuation of advanced correlated study of music theory and harmony in common practice including analytical study of 20th-century music. Components include composition, improvisation, literature analysis and practical keyboard application.
Prerequisites: MUSI 3121 with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 2221 with a minimum grade of C
3
MUSI 3112 Aural Skills IVMUSI 3112 Aural Skills IV1 Credits
For music majors. Foundational work of skill development in sight singing including rhythmic and melodic dictation. Practical application includes some composition and improvisation.
Prerequisites: MUSI 3111 with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 2111 with a minimum grade of C
1
MUSI 3353 Jazz Improvisation IMUSI 3353 Jazz Improvisation I1 Credits
An introduction to jazz improvisation for any instrument and application of jazz improvisation techniques to jazz repertoire including modal compositions, blues, minor blues, and compositions with major cadences.
Prerequisites: (
MUSI 2122 with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 1122 with a minimum grade of C)
1
MUAP 1101 Music SymposiumMUAP 1101 Music Symposium0 Credits
All music majors are required to take this course in conjunction with private studio instruction. Through lecture, master classes, recitals, and performances, they will broaden understanding and appreciation of a variety of styles of music and pedagogy.
0
MUAP 2222 PerformanceMUAP 2222 Performance2 Credits
Applied Lessons (1 hour instruction - 1 hour credit)
Prerequisites: MUAP 2221 with a minimum grade of C and (
MUSI 3343** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3344** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3345** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3346** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3347** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3348** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3349** with a minimum grade of C)
2
MUSI 3313 Jazz TheoryMUSI 3313 Jazz Theory2 Credits
This course introduces students to the language of jazz, including chord nomenclature and spelling, chord/scale relationships, chord function, and reharmonization techniques.
Prerequisites: MUSI 2122 with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 1122 with a minimum grade of C
2
Large Ensemble (4 of 8)Large Ensemble (4 of 8)1 Credits
MUSI 3343 or MUSI 3344 or MUSI 3345 or MUSI 3346 or MUSI 3347 or MUSI 3348 or MUSI 3349
1
Small Ensemble (4 of 5)Small Ensemble (4 of 5)1 Credits
MUSI 3210 or MUSI 3211 or MUSI 3212 or MUSI 3220 or MUSI 3221 or MUSI 3222 or MUSI 3223 or MUSI 3225
1
Total: 14
Year 2 (Hours: 31)
Term 5
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Requirement
Hours
MUSI 3000 Technology in MusicMUSI 3000 Technology in Music3 Credits
The development of practical experience with current computer applications and current technology specifically associated with music instruction and music performance. The course exposes students to current capabilities of technology as they relate to composition, instrumentation, performance and teaching.
Prerequisites: MUSI 2122 with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 1122 with a minimum grade of C
3
MUSI 3325 Jazz Forms and CompositionMUSI 3325 Jazz Forms and Composition2 Credits
This course will introduce common song forms and compositional techniques in the jazz idiom in addition to analysis of lead sheets and large ensemble scores.
Prerequisites: MUSI 3313 with a minimum grade of C
2
MUSI 3354 Jazz Improvisation IIMUSI 3354 Jazz Improvisation II1 Credits
A continuing methodology designed to improve jazz improvisation, for any instrument and application in jazz, that focuses on rhythm changes form, altered dominants, bebop concepts, and unconventional harmonies.
Prerequisites: MUSI 3353 with a minimum grade of C
1
MUAP 1101 Music SymposiumMUAP 1101 Music Symposium0 Credits
All music majors are required to take this course in conjunction with private studio instruction. Through lecture, master classes, recitals, and performances, they will broaden understanding and appreciation of a variety of styles of music and pedagogy.
0
MUAP 3321 PerformanceMUAP 3321 Performance2 Credits
Applied Lessons (1 hour instruction - 1 hour credit)
Prerequisites: MUAP 2222 with a minimum grade of C and (
MUSI 3343** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3344** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3345** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3346** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3347** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3348** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3349** with a minimum grade of C)
2
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3
Large Ensemble (5 of 8)Large Ensemble (5 of 8)1 Credits
MUSI 3343 or MUSI 3344 or MUSI 3345 or MUSI 3346 or MUSI 3347 or MUSI 3348 or MUSI 3349
1
Small Ensemble (5 of 5)Small Ensemble (5 of 5)1 Credits
MUSI 3210 or MUSI 3211 or MUSI 3212 or MUSI 3220 or MUSI 3221 or MUSI 3222 or MUSI 3223 or MUSI 3225
1
Total: 13
Term 6
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Requirement
Hours
ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
2
MUSI 3323 Jazz ArrangingMUSI 3323 Jazz Arranging2 Credits
A study of jazz arranging techniques for jazz ensembles. Students will arrange works for big band and jazz combos.
Prerequisites: MUSI 3313 with a minimum grade of C
2
MUSI 3355 Jazz Improvisation IIIMUSI 3355 Jazz Improvisation III1 Credits
A continuing methodology designed to improve jazz improvisation, for any instrument and application in jazz, that focuses on melodic minor derivations, cycling altered dominants, pentatonic concepts, and non-traditional harmonies.
Prerequisites: MUSI 3354 with a minimum grade of C
1
MUAP 1101 Music SymposiumMUAP 1101 Music Symposium0 Credits
All music majors are required to take this course in conjunction with private studio instruction. Through lecture, master classes, recitals, and performances, they will broaden understanding and appreciation of a variety of styles of music and pedagogy.
0
MUAP 3322 PerformanceMUAP 3322 Performance2 Credits
Applied Lessons (1 hour instruction - 1 hour credit)
Prerequisites: MUAP 3321 with a minimum grade of C and (
MUSI 3343** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3344** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3345** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3346** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3347** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3348** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3349** with a minimum grade of C)
2
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3
General Education Core Curriculum Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesGeneral Education Core Curriculum Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences4 Credits
SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L)
4
Large Ensemble (6 of 8)Large Ensemble (6 of 8)1 Credits
MUSI 3343 or MUSI 3344 or MUSI 3345 or MUSI 3346 or MUSI 3347 or MUSI 3348 or MUSI 3349
1
Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 28)
Term 7
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Requirement
Hours
MUSI 3319 History of JazzMUSI 3319 History of Jazz3 Credits
This course is an in-depth study of jazz styles, historical periods and innovative artists in the jazz idiom.
Prerequisites: (
MUSI 1122 with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 2122 with a minimum grade of C)
3
POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
3
MUSI 3390 Music EntrepreneurshipMUSI 3390 Music Entrepreneurship3 Credits
Students will work on a series of projects to understand aspects of what is required to have a successful career in the music industry in the 21st Century and build the skills beyond musicianship that will aid in attaining musical goals.
Prerequisites: (
MUSI 2222 with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3122 with a minimum grade of C)
3
MUAP 4421 PerformanceMUAP 4421 Performance2 Credits
Applied Lessons (1 hour instruction - 1 hour credit) (* - recital component)
Prerequisites: MUAP 3322 with a minimum grade of C and (
MUSI 3343** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3344** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3345** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3346** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3347** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3348** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3349** with a minimum grade of C)
2
General Education Core Curriculum Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesGeneral Education Core Curriculum Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences3 Credits
SCI 1102 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L)
3
Large Ensemble (7 of 8)Large Ensemble (7 of 8)1 Credits
MUSI 3343 or MUSI 3344 or MUSI 3345 or MUSI 3346 or MUSI 3347 or MUSI 3348 or MUSI 3349
1
Total: 15
Term 8
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Requirement
Hours
MUSI 4436 Jazz PedagogyMUSI 4436 Jazz Pedagogy3 Credits
This course introduces students to the methodologies and resources of jazz pedagogy. Students will learn appropriate literature for a variety of age levels as well as rehearsal techniques for both the large and small jazz ensemble.
Prerequisites: MUSI 1143 with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3343 with a minimum grade of C
3
MUAP 4422 PerformanceMUAP 4422 Performance2 Credits
Applied Lessons (1 hour instruction - 1 hour credit) (* - recital component)
Prerequisites: MUAP 4421 with a minimum grade of C and (
MUSI 3343** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3344** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3345** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3346** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3347** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3348** with a minimum grade of C or
MUSI 3349** with a minimum grade of C)
2
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3
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3
Large Ensemble (8 of 8)Large Ensemble (8 of 8)1 Credits
MUSI 3343 or MUSI 3344 or MUSI 3345 or MUSI 3346 or MUSI 3347 or MUSI 3348 or MUSI 3349
1
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4
Total: 16
Year 4 (Hours: 31)
Program Total: 120 Hours
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