Freshman: Fall Semester
Music Core
MU 1010 Recital Hour0
MU 1213 Music Theory I3
MU 1321 Ear Training I1
MU 2111 Piano Class I or MU 3112 Funct. Skills1-2
Applied Instrument2
Major Ensemble (Band) (1)1
 
University Core
EN 1103 English Comp. I or EN 1163 Accel. En. Comp. I3
History elective 3
Total Credit Hrs.14-15
Freshman: Spring Semester
Music Core
MU 1010 Recital Hour0
MU 1413 Music Theory II3
MU 1521 Ear Training II1
MU 2121 Piano Class II or MU 3112 Funct. Skills and PPE (2)1-2
MU 1162 Music History I2
Applied Instrument2
Major Ensemble (Band) (1)1
University Core
EN 1113 English Comp. II or EN 1173 Accel. En. Comp. II3
MA 1313 College Algebra or higher3
Total Credit Hrs.16-17
Sophomore: Fall Semester
Music Core
MU 1010 Recital Hour0
MU 1213 Music Theory III3
MU 1321 Ear Training III1
MU 2322 Music History II2
MU 3111 Piano Class III (if MU 2111-2121 above)1
Applied Instrument2
Musical Ensemble Elective1
University Core
Math Elective3
English Lit. elective3
Total Credit Hrs.15-16
Sophomore: Spring Semester (3)
Music Core
MU 1010 Recital Hour0
MU 1413 Music Theory IV3
MU 1521 Ear Training IV1
MU 2323 Music History III3
MU 3121 Piano Class IV (if MU 2111-2121 above)(2)1
Applied Instrument2
Musical Ensemble Elective 1
University Core
Biological Science w/Lab3
CO 1003 Fundamentals of Public Speaking or CO1093 Honors Oral Com.3
Total Credit Hrs.16-17
Junior: Fall Semester
Music Core
MU 1010 Recital Hour0
Music Elective: (i.e. MU 3333 Orchestration)3
MU 3412 Conducting2
Applied Instrument2
University Core
Foriegn Language I3
Physical Science with Lab3
Science Elective with Lab3
Total Credit Hrs.16
Junior: Spring Semester
Music Core
MU 1010 Recital Hour0
Music Elective: (i.e. MU 4313 Form & Analysis)3
Music Elective1
Applied Instrument (4)2
University Core
Foriegn Language II3
Social Science Elective3
Science Elective3
Total Credit Hrs.15
Senior: Fall Semester
Music Core
MU 1010 Recital Hour0
Music Electives (5)3
University Core
Foriegn Language III3
Philosophy Elective3
EDF 3413 Writing for Thinking, or other advisor-approved Jr./Sr. writing elective.3
Total Credit Hrs.15-18
Senior: Spring Semester
Music Core
MU 1010 Recital Hour0
Music Electives (5)1
University Core
Humanities Elective3
Humanities Elective (3000+ preferred)3
Social Sciene Elective, 3000+ 3
Social Sciene Elective, 3000+ required if not taken in Humanities3
Total Credit Hrs.13

Notes:

(1) Major ensemble is marching band in fall semester, concert ensemble in spring semester.

(2) PPE = Piano Proficiency Exam

(3) Music theory/music history proficiency exams and the upper division performance exam may be taken at the end of spring semester of the sophomore year.

(4) Degree recital can be performed this semester if the UD performance exam has been passed.

(5) Additional applied study (3000 level) or instrumental methods courses are recommended.

Instrumental majors are often encouraged to enroll in a chamber ensemble for their area (i.e. brass, woodwind, or percussion ensemble) each semester.


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