Composition Diploma
This page represents sample curriculum only and does not reflect the most recent program requirements. For current requirements, please view the major grids.
Semester 1
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-111 | Private Instruction 1 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| PW-111 | Music Application and Theory | 4 |
| ET-111 | Ear Training 1 | 2 |
| MTEC-xxx | Introduction to Music Technology - choose 1 MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology MTEC-122 Accelerated Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| LENS-10x | Engaging Seminar | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-112 | Private Instruction 2 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| AR-xxx | Arranging 1 - choose 1 AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing | 2 |
| ET-xxx | Ear Training 2 - choose 1 ET-112 Ear Training 2 ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering | 2 |
| HR-xxx | Harmony 2 - choose 1 HR-112 Harmony 2 HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering | 2 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| ISKB-211 | Basic Keyboard 1 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 3 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-211 | Private Instruction 3 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| ET-231 | Solfege 1 | 2 |
| HR-xxx | Harmony 3 - choose 1 HR-211 Harmony 3 HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive | 2 |
| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint | 3 |
| ISKB-212 | Basic Keyboard 2 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 4 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-212 | Private Instruction 4 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| ET-232 | Solfege 2 | 2 |
| HR-xxx | Harmony 4 - choose 1 HR-212 Harmony 4 HR-214 Harmony 4 Entering HR-216 Harmony 4 Intensive | 2 |
| CM-221 | Techniques of Tonal Writing | 2 |
| CP-215 | The Art of Counterpoint 2 | 2 |
| CM-231 | Instrumentation and Score Preparation | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 5
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COND-xxx | Conducting 1 - choose 1 COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| LENG-111 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| CM-398 | Directed Study in Composition 1 | 1 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) Any CM, CP, COND, MLAN, and MHIS courses not already taken as part of the major, as well as CW-247, CW-257, ENCL-406, ENCL-407, ILPN-210, IN-495, PSVC-343, and SW-345. CM-398 may be taken a second time for elective credit, and ENCL-406 and ENCL-407 may be taken twice for elective credit. | 2 |
| CM-311 | Contemporary Techniques in Composition 1 | 2 |
| MLAN-311 | Analysis of Classical and Romantic Music | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MLAN-312 | Analysis: 20th- and 21st-Century | 2 |
| CM-441 | Scoring for Full Orchestra | 2 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| MHIS-251 | General Music History 1 | 2 |
| COND-xxx | Conducting 2 - choose 1 COND-212 Conducting 2 COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| CM-312 | Contemporary Techniques in Composition 2 | 2 |
| CM-497 | Directed Study in Composition 2 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CM-498 | Directed Study in Composition 3 | 2 |
| AFST-221 | Global Afrodiasporic Musics | 3 |
| MHIS-252 | General Music History 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) Any CM, CP, COND, MLAN, and MHIS course not already taken as part of the major, as well as CW-237, CW-247 and CW-257, ENCL-406, ILPN-210, PSVC-343, and SW-345 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CM-490 | Advanced Projects in Composition | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) Any CM, CP, COND, MLAN, and MHIS course not already taken as part of the major, as well as CW-237, CW-247 and CW-257, ENCL-406, ILPN-210, PSVC-343, and SW-345 | 4 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 4 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
* Offered spring and fall only
Study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that composition majors study in Valencia during their third or fourth semester. For specific program information, please see the chair of your major or contact the study abroad office.