Composition, BM

Traditional Major Program Requirements (84-86 units)

The Bachelor of Music in Composition prepares students with the fundamental musical skills, technical competencies, stylistic understanding, creative tools, and artistic cultivation to successfully pursue a career in music composition. Highlights of the program include strong theoretical and musicianship training, thorough studies in history and literature from a variety of styles and periods, study of compositional techniques from early to contemporary composers, and performance training in a major instrument which includes private study with CBU faculty and consistent engagement with professional performers through residencies and masterclasses. Students in the program will also be required to actively compose and perform throughout their tenure in the program. These performances include individual solo performances, a capstone composition recital, opportunities to compose for CBU ensembles and have new student works performed, and collaborative performances in a wide cross-section of stylistic genres.

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.

Core Applied Music Requirements

MUS 012 - Class Piano I *
MUS 022 - Class Piano II *
MUS 050 - Performance Forum ¹
MUS___ - Private Instruction (8 units minimum**)²
MUS___ - Major Ensemble (8 units minimum)³

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.

Core Lower Division Requirements

Core Upper Division Requirements

Composition Major Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Upper Division Requirements

Additional Requirements

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

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

California Baptist University

Composition, BM

Traditional Major Program Requirements (84-86 units)

General Education Requirements (40-55 units)

Core Applied Music Requirements

Note

Core Lower Division Requirements

Core Upper Division Requirements

Composition Major Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Upper Division Requirements

Additional Requirements

Jazz Studies

Keyboard Collaborative Arts

Live Music Production (MD)

Songwriting

Core Songwriting Requirement

Additional Songwriting Requirements

Studio Production

Worship Arts

Worship Tech