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Murray State University > Music Composition

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Music Composition

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Music Composition AREA: Music/Composition Option Bachelor of Music Degree University Studies Requirements - 35 hrs (equiv. to BM Performance Option) Required Music Courses - 75 hrs MUS 098 Recital Attendance and Assembly 0 MUS 099 Transitions 1 MUS 114-119 Applied Lesson (two semesters at two credits per semester) 4 MUS 170 Theory I 3 MUS 171 Aural Skills I 1 MUS 172 Functional Keyboard I 1 MUS 173 Theory II 3 MUS 174 Aural Skills II 1 MUS 175 Functional Keyboard II 1 MUS 214-219 Applied Lesson (two semesters at two credits per semester) 4 MUS 240 Introduction to Composition 3 MUS 241 Composition Level I (two semesters at three credits per semester) 6 MUS 270 Theory III 3 MUS 271 Aural Skills III 1 MUS 272 Functional Keyboard III 1 MUS 273 Theory IV 3 MUS 274 Aural Skills IV 1 www.murraystate.edu/Academics/CollegesDepartments/CollegeOfHumanitiesAndFineArts/Music/Programs/MusicComposition.aspx

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MUS 275 Functional Keyboard IV 1 MUS 323 Basic Conducting 2 MUS 327 Arranging Techniques 2 MUS 341 Composition Level II (two semesters at three credits per semester) 6 MUS 381 Music History and Literature I 3 MUS 382 Music History and Literature II 3 MUS 383 Music History and Literature III 3 MUS 427 Advanced Arranging and Orchestration 2 MUS 441 Composition Level III (two semesters at three credits per) 6 MUS 490 Senior Seminar 1 MUS 498 Senior Recital 0 MUS 511 Analysis of Contemporary Music 3 MUS 512 Counterpoint 3 MUS 513 Form and Analysis 3 Ensembles (four semesters at one credit each) - 4 hrs Concurrent with each semester of applied study, students are required to enroll in a performing ensemble involving a student’s applied major area with the approval of the ensemble director. All four of the required semesters must be in a major ensemble (symphonic band, marching band, wind ensemble, orchestra, university chorale, or concert choir). Electives - 6 hrs Electives from the following: MUS 131 Percussion Methods 1 MUS 132 Woodwind Methods 1 MUS 133 String Methods 1 MUS 134 Voice Methods 1 MUS 135 Brass Methods 1 MUS 313 Introduction to Music Synthesis (can count no more than twice) 1 MUS 423 Instrumental Conducting 2 MUS 424 Choral Conducting 2 MUS 510 Pedagogy of Theory 2 Total Curriculum Requirements - 120 hrs

Students will begin music study in the BA/BS in Music. Official application for composition program will be made at the end of a student’s 2nd semester. Students may be admitted into the program for the start of their sophomore year.

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