2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Composition, BM


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General Education Requirements (40-55 units)

The General Education requirements will follow the curriculum set forth for other university degree programs. Twelve (12) units of G.E. requirements will be met through the specific coursework of the Composition major. See School of Music Handbook for details.

Traditional Major Program Requirements (84-86 units)


Core Applied Music Requirements


Note


*Enrollment in Class Piano (MUS 012  or 022 ) is required of music majors whose primary instrument is other than piano each semester until the Piano Proficiency requirements are met. An opportunity to attempt to pass the Piano Proficiency exam for first semester students will be offered during rehearsal camp. For returning students, an attempt to pass the exam or portions of the exam will be offered at the end of each semester. See Music Handbook for Piano Proficiency requirements.

**Students must complete eight (8) units of Private Instruction on the same instrument or voice.

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1Enrollment in MUS 050 - Performance Forum  is required for each semester in residence of all music majors.

2Enrollment for one unit of MUS 080 -089 , 460 -469  Private Instruction is required for each semester of residence for all music majors. A minimum of eight (8) units is required.

3Enrollment is required in at least one Major Ensemble (MUS 067 , 068 , 091 , 092 , 094 , 097 , 099 , 490A 490B 490C 490D 490E 490F 490H ) for full credit during each semester of enrollment at California Baptist University. A minimum of eight (8) units is required. Additional ensembles may be taken for 0-1 units.

Composition Major Requirements


Additional Requirements


Students must complete twelve (12) units of additional upper division music electives

OR

Complete one of the concentrations: Jazz Studies; Keyboard Collaborative Arts; Live Music Production (MD); Songwriting; Studio Production; Worship Arts; Worship Tech

Songwriting Concentration

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