Professional Music Diploma 2018F
Valid for catalog year fall 2018–summer 2019 only. For students who entered Berklee prior to fall 2018, search major grids for past catalog years.
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Core
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Major
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Liberal Arts
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Electives
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-111 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| LENS-10x | LENS Seminar - choose 1 LENS-101 Engaging with Artistic Space (Boston only) LENS-103 Engaging with Boston Culture and History (Boston only) LENS-105 Engaging with Contemporary Issues (Boston only) LENS-107 Engaging with the Community through Service Learning (Boston only) LENS-109 Engaging with Valencia Culture and History (Valencia only) |
2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-112 | Private Instruction 2 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| AR-111 | Arranging 1 | 2 |
| ET-112 | Ear Training 2 | 2 |
| HR-112 | Harmony 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 3 |
| 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 |
| XXXX-xxx | Ear Training 3/Solfege 1 - choose 1 ET-211 Ear Training 3 ET-231 Solfege 1 |
2 |
| HR-211 | Harmony 3 | 2 |
| PM-xxx | Designated Concentrate Course | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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 |
| XXXX-xxx | Ear Training 4/Solfege 2 - choose 1 ET-212 Ear Training 4 ET-232 Solfege 2 |
2 |
| HR-212 | Harmony 4 | 2 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| PM-xxx | Designated Concentrate Course | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Music Production - choose 1 MP-113 Accelerated Pro Tools MTEC-213 Producing Music With Ableton Live MTEC-214 Producing Music with Logic Pro X MTEC-230 Electronic Music on the iPad |
2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 5 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint | 3 |
| XXXX-xxx | Conducting 1 - choose 1 COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble |
1 |
| PM-xxx | Designated Concentrate Course | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Music Business - choose 1 MB-101 Introduction to Music Business MB-131 Taxation in the Music Business MB-211 Legal Aspects of the Music Industry MB-287 Business Communication |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Professional Music - choose 1 PM-230 Computer Literacy for the Professional Musician PM-300 The General Business Gig: Artistry and Business Development PM-310 Financial Management for Musicians PM-320 Investment Principles for the Professional Musician PM-330 The Private Studio Teacher PM-350 Music Marketing for the DIY Musician PM-495 Professional Music Internship PMH-250 Movement for Musicians |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 6 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Conducting 2 - choose 1 COND-212 Conducting 2 COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble |
1 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| PM-xxx | Designated Concentrate Course | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Professional Music - choose 1 PM-230 Computer Literacy for the Professional Musician PM-P300 The General Business Gig: Artistry and Business Development PM-310 Financial Management for Musicians PM-320 Investment Principles for the Professional Musician PM-330 The Private Studio Teacher PM-P350 Music Marketing for the DIY Musician PM-495 Professional Music Internship PMH-250 Movement for Musicians |
2 |
| PM-340 | The Artist Entrepreneur | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| PM-xxx | Designated Concentrate Course | 4 |
| PM-P425 | The Business of Professional Music | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 5 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| PM-xxx | Designated Concentrate Course | 4 |
| PM-475/476 | Professional Music Capstone Project (or Online Option) | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 4 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that professional music majors study in Valencia during their third, fourth, fifth, or sixth semester. For specific program information, please see the chair of your major or contact the study abroad office.