Performance 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-111 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| LENS-10x | LENS Seminar | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-112 | Private Instruction 2 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| XXXX-xxx | Arranging 1 - choose 1 AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Ear Training 2 - choose 1 ET-112 Ear Training 2 ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Harmony 2 - choose 1 HR-112 Harmony 2 HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering |
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 or Solfege 1 - choose 1 ET-211 Ear Training 3 ET-223 Ear Training 3 Entering ET-231 Solfege 1 |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Harmony 3 - choose 1 HR-211 Harmony 3 HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive |
2 |
| RPxx-211 | Recital Preparation 3 | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx/XXXX-xxx | Labs/Major Electives (select from list below) DANV-113, MHIS-325, PFET-361 - 377 (Performance Ear Training courses; specific courses depend on principal instrument), PS–495, PSEM-200, PSEM-300, PSIJ courses, PSIM courses |
1 |
| PSH-xxx | Health and Wellness Courses for Musicians | 1 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| 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 or Solfege 2 - choose 1 ET-212 Ear Training 4 ET-224 Ear Training 4 Entering ET-232 Solfege 2 |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Harmony 4 - choose 1 HR-212 Harmony 4 HR-214 Harmony 4 Entering HR-216 Harmony 4 Intensive |
2 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| RPxx-212 | Recital Preparation 4 | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx/XXXX-xxx | Labs/Major Electives (select from list below) DANV-113, MHIS-325, PFET-361 - 377 (Performance Ear Training courses; specific courses depend on principal instrument), PS–495, PSEM-200, PSEM-300, PSIJ courses, PSIM courses |
1 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 5 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| PIXX-311 | Private Instruction 5 | 1 |
| RPxx-311 | Recital Preparation 5 | 1 |
| PSHR-321 | Harmonic Considerations in Improvisation (Not required of drum set, hand perc and voice performance majors. Drum set and hand perc performance majors must take PSPC-341. Voice performance majors must take PSVC-425 or PSVC-426.) | 2 |
| ILRE-375 | Recital Workshop for Performance Majors | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx/XXXX-xxx | Labs/Major Electives (select from list below) DANV-113, MHIS-325, PFET-361 - 377 (Performance Ear Training courses; specific courses depend on principal instrument), PS–495, PSEM-200, PSEM-300, PSIJ courses, PSIM courses |
2 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 6 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| PIXX-312 | Private Instruction 6 | 1 |
| RPxx-312 | Recital Preparation 6 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx/XXXX-xxx | Labs/Major Electives (select from list below) DANV-113, MHIS-325, PFET-361 - 377 (Performance Ear Training courses; specific courses depend on principal instrument), PS–495, PSEM-200, PSEM-300, PSIJ courses, PSIM courses |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-411 | Private Instruction 7 | 1 |
| RPxx-411 | Recital Preparation 7 | 1 |
| PFSS-xxx | Approved Styles Survey | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx/XXXX-xxx | Labs/Major Electives (select from list below) DANV-113, MHIS-325, PFET-361 - 377 (Performance Ear Training courses; specific courses depend on principal instrument), PS–495, PSEM-200, PSEM-300, PSIJ courses, PSIM courses |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 5 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-412 | Private Instruction 8 | 1 |
| RPxx-412 | Recital Preparation 8 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx/XXXX-xxx | Labs/Major Electives (select from list below) DANV-113, MHIS-325, PFET-361 - 377 (Performance Ear Training courses; specific courses depend on principal instrument), PS–495, PSEM-200, PSEM-300, PSIJ courses, PSIM courses |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 6 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
Study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that performance 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.