Academic Programs Catalog

General Requirements for All of the Bachelor's Degree Programs in the College of Music

1. Completion of at least 28 credits acceptable to the college.
2. An academic record in all work accepted by the college which meets the requirements of  Academic Standing of Undergraduate Students.
3. Acceptance into a degree program in the college.

1. The University requirements for bachelor’s degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of the catalog.
2. The requirements of the College of Music for the Bachelor of Arts degree that are listed below:
   1. Courses used to satisfy the University Integrative Studies requirement cannot be counted in the fulfillment of any other requirement.
   2. The specific requirements, including a capstone experience, of a major leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in the College.
   3. Second–year competency in a foreign language. This requirement may be satisfied by placing into a 300–level foreign language course based on a Michigan State University  placement test.
   4. Cognate requirement:
      Students must complete two cognates of 12 credits each. Both the cognates and the related courses must be approved by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Music.
      (1)    The courses in each cognate shall be in a single discipline or thematic area.
      (2)    At least one of the cognates must be in a field outside the College of Music .
      (3)     One 300 or 400 level course of at least 3 credits must be included in one of the cognates.
      (4)     Courses at the 300–400 level in the same language that were used to satisfy the foreign language requirement described
                  above in 1.c., or courses at the 100–200 level in another foreign language, may be counted toward this requirement.
   5. Credit requirement:
      (1)    At least 30 credits in courses at the 300 level and above.
      (2)    At least 30, but not more than 54 credits in Music courses including credits in 100-200 level courses in music performance 
                  and ensemble and 100-level courses in music theory.
      (3)    A minimum grade-point average of 2.0 in courses in the major that count toward the degree.

1. The University requirements for bachelor’s degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education  section of the catalog.
2. The requirements of the College of Music for the Bachelor of Music degree that are listed below:
   1. Courses used to satisfy the University Integrative Studies requirement cannot be counted in the fulfillment of any other requirement.
   2. The specific requirements, including a capstone experience, of a major leading to the  Bachelor of Music degree in the College of Music.
   3. Credit requirement.
      (1)    At least 30 credits in courses at the 300 level and above.
   4. A minimum grade–point average of 2.0 in all of the Music courses that count toward the degree.

The College of Music encourages honors students to develop distinctive undergraduate programs. The Director of Student Affairs serves as advisor to Honors College students, and it is the advisor’s responsibility to help the student plan a rigorous and balanced program which will also reflect the student’s special interests and competencies.

The college offers honors opportunities, chiefly through Honors Options in courses, private lessons, and seminars at both introductory and advanced levels.  These agreements, through prior arrangement, permit the student to earn Honors credit for specialized study beyond the usual requirements of the course.

Any combining of jazz and classical private lessons will be determined on an individual basis by the respective applied areas. This policy will serve to assure that sufficient attention is given to the acquisition of the necessary repertoire and skills, especially in the primary area. If a student wishes to change from classical to jazz or vice versa, an audition will be required prior to the final decision.

The Bachelor of Music degree program in composition is designed for students who are interested in obtaining a strong foundation in music composition and for students who are preparing for advanced study in music composition, music theory, or musicology.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree in Composition

1. The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog;  120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Music degree in Composition.
   
   The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Composition major is met by completing two enrollments (4 credits) of Music 485. That course is referenced in item 3. b. below.
2. The requirements of the College of Music for the Bachelor of Music degree.
   1. The following requirements for the major:

      a.	Capstone experience.
      	Preparation and direction of a half-hour recital of original compositions during the senior year.  The recital should consist of compositions for several performing media including at least one electroacoustic or fixed media work and at least one acoustic chamber work written for a minimum of four instruments.  The student must demonstrate a command of compositional technique to the satisfaction of the appropriate faculty.
      b.	The courses that are listed above under the heading General Requirements for All of the Bachelor's Degree Programs in the College of Music (25 credits).
      c.	Music activity requirement (8 credits):
      	All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program in composition are required to participate in a major ensemble as designated by the College of Music during each fall and spring semester of enrollment in the program. Music majors must perform an audition for placement into an ensemble in order to receive ensemble credit toward their degree. A minimum of 8 credits in courses approved by the College of Music is required. Students who are enrolled in the composition major for more than eight semesters are required to complete more than 8 credits to satisfy this requirement. However, no more than 8 credits that are related to the major ensemble requirement may be counted toward the requirements for the degree.
      d.	Piano proficiency requirement (2 credits):
      	All students in the Bachelor of Music degree program in composition whose performance area is not piano are required to demonstrate proficiency in piano to the satisfaction of the appropriate faculty.
      	Students are required to complete a minimum of 2 credits of Music 150M. Any credits earned in Music 150M beyond 2 credits will not count towards the degree program. Students who take the piano proficiency examination and place into Music 150M may take the Music 150M waiver examination on a one-time basis. For the waiver examination, students will be required to play all of the selections required in the piano proficiency examination prior to enrolling in Music 150M. The piano proficiency examination may only be taken while the student is enrolled in Music 150M.
      	Students will take a placement examination before beginning any piano courses. The placement examination will determine the appropriate placement in Music 141, 142 or 150M. Students choosing to enroll without taking the placement examination, may only enroll in Music 141.
      e.	Complete the requirements for one of the following 5 performance areas (8 to 10 credits):
      	(1)	Piano (8 credits):
      		Private instruction in piano.  This requirement must be met by completing 4 credits of Music 150A and 4 credits of Music 350A (8 credits).
      	(2)	Stringed Instruments:  Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, and Harp (8 credits):
      		Private instruction in violin, viola, cello, double bass, or harp.  This requirement must be met by completing one of the following pairs of courses, with 4 credits in the 100–level course and 4 credits in the 300–level course:  Music 152A, 352A; 152B, 352B; 152C, 352C; 152D, 352D; 152E, 352E (8 credits).
      	(3)	Wind Instruments:  Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba (8 credits):
      		Private instruction in flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba. This requirement must be met by completing one of the following pairs of courses, with 4 credits in the 100–level course and 4 credits in the 300–level course: Music 153A, 353A; 153B, 353B; 153C, 353C; 153D, 353D; 153E, 353E; 154A, 354A; 154B, 354B; 154C, 354C; 154D, 354D; 154E, 354E (8 credits).
      	(4)	Percussion Instruments (8 credits):
      		Private instruction in percussion instruments. This requirement must be met by completing 4 credits of Music 155 and 4 credits of Music 355 (8 credits).					d
      	(5)	Voice (10 credits):
      		(a)	Private instruction in voice.  This requirement must be met by completing 4 credits of Music 151 and 4 credits of Music 351 (8 credits).
      		(b)	Both of the following courses (2 credits):
      			MUS	143	English Diction for Singers		1
      			MUS	144	Italian Diction for Singers		1
      f.	All of the following courses (28 credits):
      	MUS	284	Composition Workshop				2
      	MUS	286	Applied Music Composition I				6
      	MUS	287	Introduction to Electronic and Computer Music				2
      	MUS	337	Conducting for Music Performance Majors				1
      	MUS	387	Real Time Performance				3
      	MUS	484	Instrumentation and Basic Orchestration				2
      	MUS	485	Topics in Music Theory				2
      	MUS	486	Applied Music Composition II				8
      	MUS	869	Counterpoint				2
      g.	Two of the following courses (4 credits):
      	MUS	441	Advanced Fixed Media Composition				2
      	MUS	442	Advanced Techniques in Real Time Performance				2
      	MUS	487	Music Preparation and Presentation				2
      	MUS	877	Scoring for Orchestra and Band				2
      h.	One of the following courses not used to satisfy requirement 2. (2 credits):
      	MUS	410	Jazz History				2
      	MUS	422	Music of the 20th Century				2
      	MUS	424	Music, Sexuality, and Gender				2

The Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies is a professional degree program. It includes the common core courses of all other Bachelor of Music degree programs and the shared objectives of musical literacy, development of aural skills, understanding of a broad repertoire, and attainment of analytical skills. Uniquely, this program seeks to develop a high level of competency in jazz performance, and in compositional, scoring, and arranging skills. It also strives to prepare individuals to understand the literature and historical and cultural context of jazz.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies

1. The University requirements for bachelor’s degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies.
   
   The University’s Tier II writing requirement for the Jazz Studies major is met by completing two enrollments (4 credits) of Music 485. That course is referenced in item 3. a. below.
2. The requirements of the College of Music for the Bachelor of Music degree.
   1. The following requirements for the major:

      a.	All of the core courses that are listed above under the heading General Requirements for All of the Bachelor’s Degree Programs in the College of Music (25 credits)
      b.	Music activity requirement (8 credits)
      	All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program in jazz studies are required to participate in a major ensemble as designated by the College of Music during each fall and spring semester of enrollment in the program. A minimum of 8 credits in courses approved by the College of Music is required. Students who are enrolled in the jazz studies major for more than eight semesters are required to complete more than 8 credits to satisfy this requirement.
      c.	Complete the requirements for one of the following five performance areas (16 credits):
      	(1)	Piano (16 credits)
      		Private instruction in piano. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 150J and 8 credits of Music 350J.
      	(2)	Stringed Instruments: Harp, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, and Guitar (16 credits)
      		Private instruction in harp, violin, viola, cello or double bass. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 152J and 8 credits of Music 352J.
      	(3)	Wind Instruments: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba (16 credits)
      		Private instruction in flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 153J and 8 credits of Music 353J or 8 credits of Music 154J and 8 credits of Music 354J.
      	(4)	Percussion Instruments (16 credits)
      		Private instruction in percussion instruments. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 155J and 8 credits of Music 355J.
      	(5)	Voice (16 credits)
      		Private instruction in voice. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 151J and 8 credits of Music 351J.
      d.	All of the following courses (28 credits):
      	MUS	131	Jazz Combo				2
      	MUS	185	Jazz Styles and Analysis I				2
      	MUS	186	Jazz Styles and Analysis II				2
      	MUS	301	Advanced Jazz Musicianship I				3
      	MUS	302	Advanced Jazz Musicianship II				3
      	MUS	303	Advanced Jazz Musicianship III				3
      	MUS	304	Advanced Jazz Musicianship IV				3
      	MUS	400	Jazz Arranging and Composition I				2
      	MUS	401	Jazz Arranging and Composition II				2
      	MUS	410	Jazz History				2
      	MUS	438	Jazz Pedagogy I				2
      	MUS	439	Jazz Pedagogy II				2
      e.	Complete 6 additional credits of jazz electives from the following courses:
      	MUS	131	Jazz Combo				1
      	MUS	230	Beginning Jazz Improvisation I				2
      	MUS	231	Beginning Jazz Improvisation II				2
      	MUS	491	Special Topics in Music (must be an entrepreneurship topic)				2
      	MUS	496	Your Music Business				2
      	Completion of 1 credit in a second instrument may also be used to fulfill this requirement. A maximum of 2 credits can be applied to the degree.
      	A maximum of 4 credits in MUS 131 may be applied to the degree.

The Bachelor of Arts degree program with a major in music is a liberal arts program with a strong emphasis in music.  It may fulfill the requirements for entrance into a Master of Music program; it does not provide preparation for teacher certification in music.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music

1. The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music.
   
   The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Music major is met by completing two enrollments (4 credits) of Music 485. That course is referenced in item 3. b. below.
2. The requirements of the College of Music for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
3. The following requirements for the major:

   a.	Capstone Experience. To complete the B.A. in Music, students must pass an Upper Division screening, which will normally take place at the end of the student's second year. As part of this process, students must declare an area of emphasis that will culminate in a final Capstone experience from one of the following two options:
   	(1)	Students who elect to pursue a Recital emphasis, the fourth semester barrier jury will serve as the Upper Division screening. The student will convene a faculty committee consisting of their major applied professor, who will serve as the committee chair and primary mentor, a second member of the student's performance area faculty, and a third member of the College of Music faculty. This committee will guide the student through the completion of the Upper Division of the program. The student will perform a public recital as their Capstone experience; the recital must be approved by the student's faculty committee.
   	(2)	Students who elect to pursue a Non-Recital emphasis, must successfully pass an Upper Division screening. This screening will be conducted by a committee consisting of three members of the College of Music faculty; one member of this committee will serve as the student's primary mentor and committee chair. Upon successful completion of the Upper Division screening, this committee will guide the student through the Upper Division of the program and the completion of the Capstone. Non-recital Capstone experiences may take the form of research papers, internships, public and community engagement activities, or other projects of sufficient scope. The nature of the Capstone will be determined by the student in consultation with the faculty committee, who will have final approval of all projects. In certain cases, students may substitute one committee member from the College of Music faculty with a faculty member from outside the College whose expertise and knowledge are related to the student's course of study or Capstone. Such individuals may not serve as the committee chair. Substitutions must be approved by the mentor/committee chair and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies.
   b.	The courses that are listed above under the heading General Requirements for All of the Bachelor's Degree Programs in the College of Music with the exception of Music 282 and 283 (23 credits)
   c.	Music activity requirement (4 credits):
   	All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree program in music are required to participate in a major ensemble as designated by the College of Music during four semesters of their enrollment in the program. Music majors must perform an audition for placement into an ensemble in order to receive ensemble credit toward their degree.
   d.	Music proficiency requirement.
   	All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree program in music are required to demonstrate proficiency in the performance area that the student selects to satisfy requirement 3. e. below. Students who have completed 4 credits in the 100–level private instruction course in their performance area, but who have not yet demonstrated proficiency to the satisfaction of the appropriate faculty, must continue to enroll in the 100–level private instruction course until they have met the proficiency requirement. However, no more than 4 credits in the 100–level private instruction course may be counted toward the requirements for the degree.
   	All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree program in music must successfully complete an Upper Division Performance Examination as required by their specific area in order to enroll in 300-level lessons. Those who do not pass this examination must continue to enroll in the 100-level private instruction course until it is passed.  However, no more than four credits in the 100-level private instruction course may be counted toward the requirements for the degree.
   e.	Complete the requirements for one of the following five performance areas (8 or 10 credits)
   	(1)	Piano  (8 credits):
   		Private instruction in piano. This requirement must be met by completing 4 credits of Music 150A and 4 credits of Music 350A  (8 credits).
   	(2)	Stringed Instruments:  Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, and Harp (8 credits):
   		Private instruction in violin, viola, cello, double bass, or harp.  This requirement must be met by completing one of the following pairs of courses, with 4 credits in the 100–level course and 4 credits in the 300–level course: Music 152A, 352A; 152B, 352B; 152C, 352C; 152D, 352D; 152E, 352E (8 credits).
   	(3)	Wind Instruments:  Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba (8 credits):
   		Private instruction in flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba. This requirement must be met by completing one of the following pairs of courses, with 4 credits in the 100–level course and 4 credits in the 300–level course: Music 153A, 353A; 153B, 353B; 153C, 353C; 153D, 353D; 153E, 353E; 154A, 354A; 154B, 354B; 154C, 354C; 154D, 354D; 154E, 354E (8 credits).
   	(4)	Percussion Instruments (8 credits):
   		Private instruction in percussion instruments. This requirement must be met by completing 4 credits of Music 155 and 4 credits of Music 355 (8 credits).
   	(5)	Voice (10 credits):
   		(a)	Private instruction in voice.  This requirement must be met by completing 4 credits of Music 151 and 4 credits of Music 351 (8 credits).
   		(b)	Both of the following courses (2 credits):
   			MUS	143	English Diction for Singers		1
   			MUS	144	Italian Diction for Singers		1
   f.	One of the following courses not used to satisfy requirement 2. (2 credits):
   	MUS	409	American Music				2
   	MUS	410	Jazz History				2
   	MUS	419	Baroque Music				2
   	MUS	420	Music of the 18th Century				2
   	MUS	421	Music of the 19th Century				2
   	MUS	422	Music of the 20th Century				2
   	MUS	423	History of Opera				2
   	MUS	424	Music, Sexuality, and Gender				2
   	MUS	425	Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora				2
   	MUS	426	Music of Africa				2
   	MUS	427	Early Music				2
   	MUS	428	Topics in Musicology				2
   	MUS	429	Music of East Asia				2
   	MUS	430	Music of the Caribbean				2

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education provides for the comprehensive training of music teachers. It allows students to develop a program of study tailored to their interests and needs as teachers. Students are encouraged to develop their musicianship through ensembles, private lessons, conducting classes, the creative musicianship component, and a wide variety of instrumental and voice classes. Students develop their skills as educators in courses that begin in the freshman year and culminate in a student teaching/professional development semester. Graduates of this program will be able to plan, implement, and assess music instruction in a variety of instructional settings and for a variety of student populations.

The B.M. in Music Education degree leads to music teacher certification by the State of Michigan in grades PK-12. To be recommended for certification, persons must complete all course requirements and any additional standards or tests set forth by the Department of Teacher Education or the Michigan Department of Education.

A jazz studies minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in the bachelor's degree program in music education.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education

1. The University requirements for bachelor’s degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 128 to 140 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education with piano as the performance area, whereas 130 to 142 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education with stringed instruments, wind instruments, percussion, or voice as the performing area. For the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education with jazz as the performing area, 136 to 146 credits are required.
   
   The University’s Tier II writing requirement for the Music Education major is met by completing two enrollments (4 credits) of Music 485. That course is referenced in item 3. a. below.
2. The requirements of the College of Music for the Bachelor of Music degree.
   
   The completion of Music 495 satisfies the capstone experience requirement for the Music Education major.
3. The following requirements for the major:

   a.	All of the core courses that are listed above under the heading General Requirements for All of the Bachelor’s Degree  Programs in the College of Music excluding Music 101 (24 credits)
   b.	Music activity requirement (8 credits)
   	All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program in music education are required to participate in a major ensemble as designated by the College of Music during each fall and spring semester of enrollment in the program. A minimum of 8 credits in courses approved by the College of Music is required. Music Education majors are required to audition for and be placed into an ensemble within their specific area of expertise for 7 semesters, i.e. instrumentalists must audition for instrumental ensembles and voice majors must audition for choral ensembles. The remaining ensemble credit can be fulfilled by performing in any major ensemble listed above. Piano majors are allowed to choose from any major ensemble in the College of Music. Students for whom a jazz instrument is their primary performance focus must participate in a band/wind ensemble, choir, or non-jazz orchestra for at least two of these semesters.
   c.	Complete the requirements for one of the following four performance areas (16 to 22 credits):
   	(1)	Piano (16 credits)
   		Private instruction in piano. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 150A and 8 credits of Music 350A.
   	(2)	Stringed Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, and Harp; Wind Instruments: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba; and Percussion Instruments (18 credits)
   		Private instruction in violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion instruments. This requirement must be met by completing one of the following pairs of courses, with 8 credits in the 100-level course and 8 credits in the 300-level course: Music 152A and 352A; 152B and 352B; 152C and 352C; 152D and 352D; 152E and 352E; 153A and 353A; 153B and 353B; 153C and 353C; 153D and 353D; 153E and 353E; 154A and 354A; 154B and 354B; 154C and 354C; 154D and 354D; 154E and 354E; 155 and 355 (16 credits)
   		(b)	Both of the following courses (2 credits):
   			For students who have studied piano previously, this requirement may be waived by examination.
   			MUS	141	Class Instruction in Piano I		1
   			MUS	142	Class Instruction in Piano II		1
   	(3)	Voice (18 credits):
   		(a)	Private instruction in voice. This requirement must be met by completing 8 credits of Music 151 and 6 credits of Music 351 (14 credits)
   		(b)	Both of the following courses (2 credits):
   			For students who have studied piano previously, this requirement may be waived by examination.
   			MUS	141	Class Instruction in Piano I		1
   			MUS	142	Class Instruction in Piano II		1
   		(c)	Both of the following courses (2 credits):
   			MUS	248	German Diction for Singers		1
   			MUS	249	French Diction for Singers		1
   	(4)	Jazz Instruments:  Piano: Jazz, Woodwind Instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon); Jazz, Brass Instruments (trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba); Jazz, Stringed Instruments; Jazz, Percussion Instruments; Jazz (20 to 22 credits)
   		Private Instruction in Piano: Jazz, Woodwind Instruments: Jazz, Brass Instruments: Jazz, Stringed Instruments: Jazz, Percussion Instruments: Jazz. This requirement must be met by completing one of the following pairs of courses, with 8 credits in the 100-level course and 8 credits in the 300-level course: MUS 150J and MUS 350J; MUS 152J and MUS 352J; MUS 153J and MUS 353J; MUS 154J and MUS 354J; MUS 155J and MUS 355J.
   		(a)	Private Instruction in Piano: Jazz, Woodwind Instruments: Jazz, Brass Instruments: Jazz, Stringed Instruments: Jazz, Percussion Instruments: Jazz. This requirement must be met by completing one of the following pairs of courses, with 8 credits in the 100-level course and 8 credits in the 300-level course: MUS 150J and MUS 350J; MUS 152J and MUS 352J; MUS 153J and MUS 353J; MUS 154J and MUS 354J; MUS 155J and MUS 355J.
   		(b)	One of the following two-semester sequences (4 or 6 credits):
   			(i)   MUS	230	Beginning Jazz Improvisation I		2
   			MUS	231	Beginning Jazz Improvisation II		2
   			(ii)  MUS	301	Advanced Jazz Musicianship I		3
   			MUS	302	Advanced Jazz Musicianship II		3
   d.	Two of the following courses (4 to 6 credits):
   	MUS	112	Chamber Music				2
   	MUS	131	Jazz Combo				2
   	MUS	150J	Piano: Jazz				2
   	MUS	151J	Voice Jazz				2
   	MUS	152J	Stringed Instruments: Jazz				2
   	MUS	153J	Woodwind Instruments: Jazz				2
   	MUS	154J	Brass Instruments: Jazz				2
   	MUS	155J	Percussion Instruments: Jazz				2
   	MUS	210	Song Writing				2
   	MUS	230	Beginning Jazz Improvisation I				2
   	MUS	231	Beginning Jazz Improvisation II				2
   	MUS	301	Advanced Jazz Musicianship I				3
   	MUS	302	Advanced Jazz Musicianship II				3
   	MUS	303	Advanced Jazz Musicianship III				3
   	MUS	304	Advanced Jazz Musicianship IV				3
   	MUS	441	Advanced Fixed Media Composition				2
   	MUS	483	Composition				2
   	MUS	484	Instrumentation and Basic Orchestration				2
   	Courses used to fulfill this requirement may not be used to fulfill requirement 3. c. above.
   e.	One of the following courses not used to satisfy requirement 2. (2 credits):
   	MUS	409	American Music				2
   	MUS	410	Jazz History				2
   	MUS	419	Baroque Music				2
   	MUS	420	Music of the 18th Century				2
   	MUS	421	Music of the 19th Century				2
   	MUS	422	Music of the 20th Century				2
   	MUS	423	History of Opera				2
   	MUS	424	Music, Sexuality, and Gender				2
   	MUS	425	Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora				2
   	MUS	426	Music of Africa				2
   	MUS	427	Early Music				2
   	MUS	428	Topics in Musicology				2
   	MUS	429	Music of East Asia				2
   	MUS	430	Music of the Caribbean				2
   	MUS	431	Indigenous Music in North America				2
   f.	All of the following courses (30 credits):
   	MUS	171	Class Instruction in Stringed Instruments I				1
   	MUS	173	Class Instruction in Percussion Instruments I				1
   	MUS	177	Principles of Music Education I				2
   	MUS	277	Principles of Music Education II				3
   	MUS	335	Ensemble Conducting I				2
   	MUS	495	Student Teaching in Music				9
   	MUS	497	Becoming a School Music Teacher				3
   	TE	101	Social Foundations of Equity in Education				3
   	TE	150	Reflections on Learning				3
   	TE	302	Literacy and Adolescent Learners in Community Contexts (W)				3
   g.	One of the following:
   	(1) All of the following (voice majors only)
   	MUS	143	English Diction for Singers				1
   	MUS	144	Italian Diction				1
   	MUS	166	Survey of Wind Instruments				2
   	(2) All of the following (non-voice majors)
   	MUS	145	Class Instruction in Voice I				1
   	MUS	163	Woodwind Methods				2
   	MUS	165	Brass Methods				2
   h.	One of the following courses:
   	MUS	150M	Piano for Piano Minors				1
   	MUS	160	Class Instruction in Guitar				1
   	MUS	172	Class Instruction in String Instruments II				1
   	MUS	174	Class Instruction in Percussion Instruments II				1
   	Students who wish to teach strings are strongly encouraged to take MUS 172. Students who wish to teach choral or general music are strongly encouraged to take MUS 150M or 160.
   i.	One of the following courses:
   	MUS	336A	Ensemble Conducting II: Instrumental				2
   	MUS	336B	Ensemble Conducting II: Choral				2
   j.	One of the following courses:
   	MUS	455	Teaching Instrumental Music				3
   	MUS	468	Teaching Choral Music				3
   k.	One of the following courses:
   	MUS	467	Teaching General Music in the Elementary School				3
   	MUS	469	Teaching Secondary Classroom Music				3
   l.	Two courses from the following (4 to 6 credits):
   	The electives selected must be different from those courses used to satisfy sections 3. i., 3. j., and 3. k. above.
   	MUS	336A	Ensemble Conducting II: Instrumental				2
   	MUS	336B	Ensemble Conducting II: Choral				2
   	MUS	340	Methods and Literature for Voice				3
   	MUS	341	String Pedagogy				2
   	MUS	438	Jazz Pedagogy I				2
   	MUS	455	Teaching Instrumental Music				3
   	MUS	456	Teaching Stringed Instruments				3
   	MUS	461	Marching Band Methods				2
   	MUS	465	Music in Early Childhood				2
   	MUS	467	Teaching General Music in the Elementary School				3
   	MUS	468	Teaching Choral Music				3
   	MUS	469	Teaching Secondary Classroom Music				3
   m.	One of the following courses not used to satisfy 3. e. (2 credits):
   	MUS	409	American Music				2
   	MUS	410	Jazz History				2
   	MUS	420	Music of the 18th Century				2
   	MUS	421	Music of the 19th Century				2
   	MUS	422	Music of the 20th Century				2
   	MUS	423	History of Opera				2
   	MUS	424	Music, Sexuality, and Gender				2
   	MUS	425	Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora				2
   	MUS	426	Music of Africa				2
   	MUS	427	Early Music				2
   	MUS	429	Music of East Asia				2
   	MUS	430	Music of the Caribbean				2
   	MUS	491	Special Topics in Music				2
   			(Section: Music and Religion in World Cultures)
   	MUS	491	Special Topics in Music				2
   			(Section: Indigenous Music and Globalization)

The Bachelor of Music degree in music performance requires concentrated study in one of the following five performance areas:  piano, stringed instruments, wind instruments, percussion instruments, or voice.  Students who select stringed instruments or wind instruments as their performance area choose one instrument as their major instrument.

Students who do not meet the minimal standards of musicianship of the College of Music may need to be enrolled in the bachelor's degree program in music performance more than the usual four years in order to qualify for a degree.

A Specialization in Piano Pedagogy is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in the bachelor's degree program in music performance with piano as the performance area.

A jazz studies minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in the bachelor's degree program in music performance.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Performance

1. The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 to 132 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance.
   
   The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Music Performance major is met by completing two enrollments (4 credits) of Music 485. That course is referenced in item 3. c. below.
2. The requirements of the College of Music for the Bachelor of Music degree.
3. The following requirements for the major:

   a.	Demonstrate a high standard of excellence, proficiency in public performance, and a substantial repertoire in one of the five performance areas, as judged by the appropriate faculty.
   b.	Perform a senior recital that is satisfactory to the appropriate faculty.  The successful completion of the senior recital satisfies the capstone experience requirement for the music performance major.
   c.	The courses that are listed above under the heading General Requirements for All of the Bachelor's Degree Programs in the College of Music (25 credits).
   d.	Complete the requirements for one of the following five performance areas (46 to 64 credits):
   	(1)	Piano  (52 credits):
   		(a)	Private instruction in piano.  This requirement must be met by completing 12 credits of Music 150A and 12 credits of Music 350A (24 credits).  A minimum grade–point average of 2.00 for the 24 credits of Music 150A and 350A is required.
   		(b)	All of the following courses (24 credits):						2
   			MUS	112	Chamber Music				1
   			MUS	149	Keyboard Skills				1
   			MUS	337	Conducting for Music Performance Majors				2
   			MUS	346	Keyboard Methods and Literature I				2
   			MUS	347	Keyboard Methods and Literature II				6
   			MUS	348	Piano Accompanying				6
   			MUS	349	Piano Performance				2
   			MUS	413	Keyboard Literature to Mid–19th Century				2
   			MUS	414	Keyboard Literature since the Mid–19th Century
   		(c)	One of the following courses not used to satisfy requirement 2. (2 credits):
   			MUS	409	American Music				2
   			MUS	410	Jazz History				2
   			MUS	419	Baroque Music				2
   			MUS	420	Music of the 18th Century				2
   			MUS	421	Music of the 19th Century				2
   			MUS	422	Music of the 20th Century				2
   			MUS	423	History of Opera				2
   			MUS	424	Music, Sexuality, and Gender				2
   			MUS	425	Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora				2
   			MUS	426	Music of Africa				2
   			MUS	427	Early Music				2
   			MUS	428	Topics in Musicology				2
   			MUS	429	Music of East Asia				2
   			MUS	430	Music of the Caribbean				2
   			MUS	431	Indigenous Music in North America				2
   		(d)	Music activity requirement (2 credits):
   			All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program in music performance whose performance area is piano are required to complete 2 credits in a major ensemble.
   			Piano majors, for their one year of ensemble participation, are allowed to choose from any major ensemble in the College of Music.
   	(2)	Stringed Instruments:  Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp (49 credits):
   		(a)	Private instruction in violin, viola, cello, double bass, or harp.  This requirement must be met by completing one of the following pairs of courses, with 12 credits in the 100–level course and 12 credits in the 300–level course:  Music 152A, 352A; 152B, 352B; 152C, 352C; 152D, 352D; 152E, 352E (24 credits). A minimum grade–point average of 2.00 for the 24 credits in the pair of courses is required.
   		(b)	Music activity requirement (8 credits):
   			All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program in music performance whose performance area is not piano are required to participate in a major ensemble as designated by the College of Music during each fall and spring semester of enrollment in the program. A minimum of 8 credits in courses approved by the College of Music is required. Performance majors are required to audition for and be placed into an ensemble within their specific area of expertise, i.e. instrumentalists must audition for instrumental ensembles and voice majors must audition for choral ensembles. Students who are enrolled in the music performance major for more than eight semesters are required to complete more than 8 credits to satisfy this requirement. However, no more than 8 credits that are related to the major ensemble requirement may be counted toward the requirements for the degree.
   		(c)	Piano proficiency requirement (2 credits):
   			All students in the Bachelor of Music degree program in music performance whose performance area is not piano are required to demonstrate proficiency in piano to the satisfaction of the appropriate faculty. Students are required to complete a minimum of 2 credits of MUS 150M. Any credits earned in Music 150M beyond 2 credits will not count towards the degree program. Students who take the piano proficiency examination and place into Music 150M may take the Music 150M waiver examination on a one-time basis. For the waiver examination, students will be required to play all of the selections required in the piano proficiency examination prior to enrolling in Music 150M. The piano proficiency examination may only be taken while the student is enrolled in Music 150M.
   			Students will take a placement examination before beginning any piano courses. The placement examination will determine the appropriate placement in Music 141, 142 or 150M.  Students choosing to enroll without taking the placement examination may only enroll in Music 141.
   		(d)	All of the following courses (11 credits):
   			MUS	112	Chamber Music				4
   			MUS	337	Conducting for Music Performance Majors				1
   			MUS	341	String Pedagogy				2
   			MUS	434	Orchestral Musicianship				2
   			MUS	485	Topics in Music Theory				2
   		(e)	One of the following courses not used to satisfy requirement 2. (2 credits):
   			MUS	409	American Music				2
   			MUS	410	Jazz History				2
   			MUS	419	Baroque Music				2
   			MUS	420	Music of the 18th Century				2
   			MUS	421	Music of the 19th Century				2
   			MUS	422	Music of the 20th Century				2
   			MUS	423	History of Opera				2
   			MUS	424	Music, Sexuality, and Gender				2
   			MUS	425	Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora				2
   			MUS	426	Music of Africa				2
   			MUS	427	Early Music				2
   			MUS	428	Topics in Musicology				2
   			MUS	429	Music of East Asia				2
   			MUS	430	Music of the Caribbean				2
   			MUS	431	Indigenous Music in North America				2
   		(f)	One of the following courses (2 credits):
   			MUS	484	Instrumentation and Basic Orchestration				2
   			MUS	485	Topics in Music Theory				2
   			(another enrollment beyond requirement 2. and (2) (d))
   	(3)	Wind Instruments:  Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba (45 credits):
   			(a)	Private instruction in flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba. This requirement must be met by completing one of the following pairs of courses, with 12 credits in the 100–level course and 12 credits in the 300–level course:  Music 153A, 353A; 153B, 353B; 153C, 353C; 153D, 353D; 153E, 353E; 154A, 354A; 154B, 354B; 154C, 354C; 154D, 354D; 154E, 354E (24 credits).  A minimum grade–point average of 2.00 for the 24 credits in the pair of courses is required.
   			(b)	Music activity requirement (8 credits):
   				All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program in music performance whose performance area is not piano are required to participate in a major ensemble as designated by the College of Music during each fall and spring semester of enrollment in the program. A minimum of 8 credits in courses approved by the College of Music is required. Performance majors are required to audition for and be placed into an ensemble within their specific area of expertise, i.e. instrumentalists must audition for instrumental ensembles and voice majors must audition for choral ensembles. Students who are enrolled in the music performance major for more than eight semesters are required to complete more than 8 credits to satisfy this requirement. However, no more than 8 credits that are related to the major ensemble requirement may be counted toward the requirements for the degree.
   			(c)	Piano proficiency requirement (2 credits):
   				All students in the Bachelor of Music degree program in music performance whose performance area is not piano are required to demonstrate proficiency in piano to the satisfaction of the appropriate faculty. Students are required to complete a minimum of 2 credits of MUS 150M. Any credits earned in Music 150M beyond 2 credits will not count towards the degree program. Students who take the piano proficiency examination and place into Music 150M may take the Music 150M waiver examination on a one-time basis. For the waiver examination, students will be required to play all of the selections required in the piano proficiency examination prior to enrolling in Music 150M. The piano proficiency examination may only be taken while the student is enrolled in Music 150M.
   				Students will take a placement examination before beginning any piano courses. The placement examination will determine the appropriate placement in Music 141, 142 or 150M.  Students choosing to enroll without taking the placement examination may only enroll in Music 141.
   			(d)	All of the following courses (7 credits):
   				MUS	112	Chamber Music			4
   				MUS	337	Conducting for Music Performance Majors			1
   				MUS	485	Topics in Music Theory			2
   				(another enrollment beyond requirement 2. and (2) (d))
   			(e)	One of the following courses not used to satisfy requirement 2. (2 credits):
   				MUS	409	American Music			2
   				MUS	410	Jazz History			2
   				MUS	419	Baroque Music			2
   				MUS	420	Music of the 18th Century			2
   				MUS	421	Music of the 19th Century			2
   				MUS	422	Music of the 20th Century			2
   				MUS	423	History of Opera			2
   				MUS	424	Music, Sexuality, and Gender			2
   				MUS	425	Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora			2
   				MUS	426	Music of Africa			2
   				MUS	427	Early Music			2
   				MUS	428	Topics in Musicology			2
   				MUS	429	Music of East Asia			2
   				MUS	430	Music of the Caribbean			2
   				MUS	431	Indigenous Music in North America			2
   			(f)	One of the following courses (2 credits):
   				MUS	484	Instrumentation and Basic Orchestration			2
   				MUS	485	Topics in Music Theory			2
   				(another enrollment beyond requirement 2. and (2) (d))
   	(4)	Percussion Instruments (49credits):
   		(a)	Private instruction in percussion instruments. This requirement must be met by completing 12 credits of Music 155 and 12 credits of Music 355 (24 credits). A minimum grade–point average of 2.00 for the 24 credits of Music 155 and 355 is required.
   		(b)	Music activity requirement (8 credits):
   			All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program in music performance whose performance area is not piano are required to participate in a major ensemble as designated by the College of Music during each fall and spring semester of enrollment in the program. A minimum of 8 credits in courses approved by the College of Music is required. Performance majors are required to audition for and be placed into an ensemble within their specific area of expertise, i.e. instrumentalists must audition for instrumental ensembles and voice majors must audition for choral ensembles. Students who are enrolled in the music performance major for more than eight semesters are required to complete more than 8 credits to satisfy this requirement. However, no more than 8 credits that are related to the major ensemble requirement may be counted toward the requirements for the degree.
   		(c)	Piano proficiency requirement (2 credits):
   			All students in the Bachelor of Music degree program in music performance whose performance area is not piano are required to demonstrate proficiency in piano to the satisfaction of the appropriate faculty. Students are required to complete a minimum of 2 credits of MUS 150M. Any credits earned in Music 150M beyond 2 credits will not count towards the degree program. Students who take the piano proficiency examination and place into Music 150M may take the Music 150M waiver examination on a one-time basis. For the waiver examination, students will be required to play all of the selections required in the piano proficiency examination prior to enrolling in Music 150M. The piano proficiency examination may only be taken while the student is enrolled in Music 150M.
   			Students will take a placement examination before beginning any piano courses. The placement examination will determine the appropriate placement in Music 141, 142 or 150M.  Students choosing to enroll without taking the placement examination may only enroll in Music 141.
   		(d)	All of the following courses (11 credits):
   			MUS	129	Percussion Ensemble				4
   			MUS	337	Conducting for Music Performance Majors				1
   			MUS	485	Topics in Music Theory				2
   			(another enrollment beyond requirement 2. and (2) (d))
   			MUS	491	Special Topics in Music				4
   			To be counted toward this requirement, the content of Music 491 must focus on studio teaching of percussion instruments or on percussion literature.
   		(e)	One of the following courses not used to satisfy requirement 2. (2 credits):
   			MUS	409	American Music				2
   			MUS	410	Jazz History				2
   			MUS	419	Baroque Music				2
   			MUS	420	Music of the 18th Century				2
   			MUS	421	Music of the 19th Century				2
   			MUS	422	Music of the 20th Century				2
   			MUS	423	History of Opera				2
   			MUS	424	Music, Sexuality, and Gender				2
   			MUS	425	Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora				2
   			MUS	426	Music of Africa				2
   			MUS	427	Early Music				2
   			MUS	428	Topics in Musicology				2
   			MUS	429	Music of East Asia				2
   			MUS	430	Music of the Caribbean				2
   			MUS	431	Indigenous Music in North America				2
   		(f)	One of the following courses (2 credits):
   			MUS	484	Instrumentation and Basic Orchestration				2
   			MUS	485	Topics in Music Theory
   			(another enrollment beyond requirement 2. and (2) (d))
   	(5)	Voice  (52 to 63 credits):
   		(a)	Private instruction in voice.  This requirement must be met by completing 12 credits of Music 151 and 12 credits of Music 351 (24 credits).  A minimum grade–point average of 2.00 for the 24 credits of Music 151 and 351 is required.
   		(b)	Music activity requirement (8 credits):
   			All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program in music performance whose performance area is not piano are required to participate in a major ensemble as designated by the College of Music during each fall and spring semester of enrollment in the program. A minimum of 8 credits in courses approved by the College of Music is required. Performance majors are required to audition for and be placed into an ensemble within their specific area of expertise, i.e. instrumentalists must audition for instrumental ensembles and voice majors must audition for choral ensembles. Students who are enrolled in the music performance major for more than eight semesters are required to complete more than 8 credits to satisfy this requirement. However, no more than 8 credits that are related to the major ensemble requirement may be counted toward the requirements for the degree.
   		(c)	Piano proficiency requirement (2 credits):
   			All students in the Bachelor of Music degree program in music performance whose performance area is not piano are required to demonstrate proficiency in piano to the satisfaction of the appropriate faculty. Students are required to complete a minimum of 2 credits of MUS 150M. Any credits earned in Music 150M beyond 2 credits will not count towards the degree program. Students who take the piano proficiency examination and place into Music 150M may take the Music 150M waiver examination on a one-time basis. For the waiver examination, students will be required to play all of the selections required in the piano proficiency examination prior to enrolling in Music 150M. The piano proficiency examination may only be taken while the student is enrolled in Music 150M.
   			Students will take a placement examination before beginning any piano courses. The placement examination will determine the appropriate placement in Music 141, 142 or 150M.  Students choosing to enroll without taking the placement examination may only enroll in Music 141.
   		(d)	Foreign language requirement (0 to 11 credits):
   			All of the following courses (12 credits):
   			FRN	101	Elementary French I				4
   			GRM	101	Elementary German I				3
   			ITL	101	Elementary Italian I				4
   			Students who speak or have studied French, German, or Italian and wish to waive this requirement for any of those languages must demonstrate, by a placement test, proficiency for placement in the French, German or Italian 102 course.
   		(e)	All of the following courses (13 credits):
   			MUS	143	English Diction for Singers				1
   			MUS	144	Italian Diction for Singers				1
   			MUS	248	German Diction for Singers				1
   			MUS	249	French Diction for Singers				1
   			MUS	337	Conducting for Music Performance Majors				1
   			MUS	340	Methods and Literature for Voice				3
   			MUS	415	Art Song Literature:  German				2
   			MUS	416	Art Song Literature:  French, Spanish Italian				2
   			MUS	435	Opera Theatre				1
   		(f)	One of the following courses (1 credit):
   			MUS	481	Acting for Singers				1
   			MUS	482	Opera Scene Study				1
   		(g)	One of the following courses (2 credits):
   			MUS	417	Art Song Literature: British and American				2
   			MUS	418	Opera and Oratorio Aria Repertoire				2
   		(h)	One of the following courses not used to satisfy requirement 2. (2 credits):
   			MUS	409	American Music				2
   			MUS	410	Jazz History				2
   			MUS	419	Baroque Music				2
   			MUS	420	Music of the 18th Century				2
   			MUS	421	Music of the 19th Century				2
   			MUS	422	Music of the 20th Century				2
   			MUS	423	History of Opera				2
   			MUS	424	Music, Sexuality, and Gender				2
   			MUS	425	Music of South Asia and Its Diaspora				2
   			MUS	426	Music of Africa				2
   			MUS	427	Early Music				2
   			MUS	428	Topics in Musicology				2
   			MUS	429	Music of East Asia				2
   			MUS	430	Music of the Caribbean				2
   			MUS	431	Indigenous Music in North America				2

This minor is designed to prepare students for challenges encountered in the processes of teaching jazz musicianship. Through analysis of their own learning and study of several role models and mentors students employ techniques that impart and sustain basic principles that are necessary for the development of jazz study. This minor will concentrate on the refinement of skills used in private instruction, rehearsal techniques for small jazz ensembles, and the development of structured techniques for use in classroom instruction. Students will apply their skills using colleagues and combos from the Michigan State University jazz program as subjects.

A jazz studies minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program in Music Education and the Bachelor of Music degree program in Music Performance. With the approval of the department and college that administers the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Requirements for the Minor in Jazz Studies

The Minor in Music, which is administered by the College of Music, will provide students’ an understanding of the fundamental concepts of music.

This minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University other than the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and the Bachelor of Music Degree in Composition, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education, and the Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Performance. With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Admission

The minor in music requires an audition. Admission is competitive. Students who plan to complete the requirements of the minor should consult the undergraduate advisor in the College of Music.

Requirements for the Minor in Music

A Minor in Piano Pedagogy  is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program with a major in music performance and with piano as their performance area.  This minor is designed to train students in the fundamentals of piano teaching and performance. An audition is required for admission. Private lessons are based on the availability of teaching capacity.

Requirements for the Minor in Piano Pedagogy