Major
Required Courses (26 units):
All students pursuing a Music major must complete the following courses:
| MUSC 151 | Music Theory II | 4 units |
| MUSC 231 | Keyboard Musicianship I | 1 unit |
| MUSC 232 | Keyboard Musicianship II | 1 unit |
| MUSC 251 | Music Theory III | 4 units |
| MUSC 263 | Western Music and Culture: 1830 to the Present | 4 units |
| MUSC 285 | Topics in the Critical Study of Popular and Non-Western Music | 4 units |
| MUSC 351 | Music Theory IV | 4 units |
| MUSC 490 | Senior Seminar | 4 units |
Please note the following: 1) All Theory courses include a 0-unit Musicianship, and 2)
MUSC 261 (Western Music and Culture: 1580-1829), offered in the fall semester, is a prerequisite for
MUSC 490 (Senior Seminar) and thus must be taken before one's senior year.
In addition to these 26 units required of all Music majors, students majoring in Music must choose one of the following focuses and may choose to pursue an additional concentration. Students who pursue a composition concentration must complete a composition focus. And similarly, students who pursue a production concentration must complete a production focus.
Production Focus (44 total units)
Required Courses (16 units):
| MUSC 113 | Learning to Compose | 4 units |
| MUSC 148 | Introduction to Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) | 4 units |
| MUSC 245 | Introduction to the Music Industry | 4 units |
| MUSC 247 | Pro Tools Fundamentals | 4 units |
Required Ensemble Participation (2 units):
Students must participate in two semesters of a faculty-led large Ensemble.
Production Concentration (60 total units):
Students must complete two semesters (4 units total) of MUSC 474 (Senior Production Comprehensive Preparation), which is required in the fall and spring semesters of their senior year.
Required Courses in addition to the Production Focus (12 units):
| MUSC 249 | Recording Techniques | 4 units |
| MUSC 348 | Mixing and Mastering | 4 units |
Two semesters (4 units total) of:
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| MUSC 474 | Senior Production Comprehensives Preparation | 2 units |
Required Elective (4 units):
Students must complete one 200-level Production or Composition elective: MUSC 242 (Music and Artificial Intelligence), MUSC 246 (Live Sound Engineering), MUSC 248 (Advanced Production: Sampling and Synthesis), MUSC 252 (Introduction to Songwriting), MUSC 257 (Composition Seminar) or MUSC 258 (Introduction to Film Scoring)
Composition Focus (44 total units):
Required Courses (16 units):
| MUSC 113 | Learning to Compose | 4 units |
| MUSC 148 | Introduction to Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) | 4 units |
| MUSC 245 | Introduction to the Music Industry | 4 units |
| MUSC 257 | Composition Seminar | 4 units |
Required Ensembles Participation (2 units):
Students must participate in two semesters of a faculty-led large Ensemble.
Composition Concentration (60 total units):
Students must complete at least three additional semesters (12 units minimum) of MUSC 257 (Composition Seminar). MUSC 257 is required in the fall and spring semesters of their senior year.
Required Courses in addition to the Composition Focus (14 units):
Three semesters (at least 12 units) of:
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| MUSC 257 | Composition Seminar | 4 units |
| MUSC 272 | Conducting | 2 units |
Required Lessons Participation (2 units):
Students must participate in at least two semesters of private study (200-level MUSA) courses.
Music Creation Focus (48 total units):
Required Courses (16 units):
| MUSC 113 | Learning to Compose | 4 units |
| MUSC 148 | Introduction to Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) | 4 units |
| MUSC 245 | Introduction to the Music Industry | 4 units |
| MUSC 257 | Composition Seminar | 4 units |
Required Elective, Lessons, and Ensembles Participation (6 units):
Students must complete one 200-level Production or Composition elective: MUSC 242 (Music and Artificial Intelligence), MUSC 246 (Live Sound Engineering), MUSC 248 (Advanced Production: Sampling and Synthesis), MUSC 252 (Introduction to Songwriting), MUSC 257 (Composition Seminar) or MUSC 258 (Introduction to Film Scoring) (4 units).
Students must participate in at least one semester of private study (200-level MUSA) courses (1-unit).
Students must participate in at least one semester of a faculty-led large Ensemble (1-unit).
Instrumental Performance Focus (48 total units):
Students pursuing the instrumental performance focus are highly encouraged to participate in lessons and an ensemble starting their Freshman year.
Required Courses (9 units):
Required Lessons and Ensembles (13 units):
Students must complete six semesters of private study (200-level MUSA courses) on their principal instrument during the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Years (6 units).
Students must complete six semesters of ensemble participation MUSC 127 (Jazz Ensemble) or MUSC 130 (Symphony Orchestra) or a combination of both (6 units).
Students must complete at least one semester of MUSC 129 (Chamber Music) or MUSC 128 (Chamber Jazz) (1-unit).
Vocal Performance Focus (46 total units):
Students pursuing the vocal performance focus are highly encouraged to participate in lessons and an ensemble starting their Freshman year and to take at least six semesters of Glee Club.
Required Courses (8 units):
Required Lessons and Ensembles (12 units):
Students must complete six semesters of private study (200-level MUSA courses) in Voice or Jazz and Commercial Voice during the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Years (6 units).
Students must complete six semesters of MUSC 121 (Glee Club: Sopranos/Altos) or MUSC 122 (Glee Club: Tenor/Basses) (6 units required at minimum).
Music Studies Focus (46 total units):
Students wanting to pursue musicology, ethnomusicology, or music theory should elect this focus.
Required Courses (12 units):
| MUSC 113 | Learning to Compose | 4 units |
Four semesters (8 units total) of:
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| MUSC 293 | Directed Research | 2 or 4 units |
Required Elective, Lessons, and Ensembles Participation (8 units):
Students must complete one 100-level MUSC course elective (4 units).
Students must participate in two semesters of private study (200-level MUSA) courses (2 units).
Students must participate in two semesters of a faculty-led large Ensemble.
Minor (22-23 total units):
Required Courses (16 units):
| MUSC 113 | Learning to Compose | 4 units |
| MUSC 148 | Introduction to Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) | 4 units |
| MUSC 151 | Music Theory II | 4 units |
And one course from:
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| MUSC 261 | Western Music and Culture: 1580-1829 | 4 units |
Or
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| MUSC 263 | Western Music and Culture: 1830 to the Present | 4 units |
Or
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| MUSC 285 | Topics in the Critical Study of Popular and Non-Western Music | 4 units |
Required Elective, Lessons and Ensembles Participation (6-7 units):
Students must complete one 200-level or 300-level MUSC elective in their area of interest (4 units).
Students must participate in at least one semester of private study (200-level MUSA) courses (1-unit).
Students must participate in at least one semester of a faculty-led large Ensemble (1-2 units).
Note: MUSC 101 (Music Theory I) does not count towards this 22-23 unit requirement.