Professional Music Bachelor's Degree 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 |
| LENG-111 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
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 |
| LENG-223 | Literature | 3 |
| XXXX-xxx | Mathematics/Natural Sciences (200 level or above) - choose 1 LMSC-208 Music Acoustics LMSC-209 Architectural Acoustics LMSC-210 Principles of Audio Electronics LMSC-221 The Science of Health LMSC-222 Oceanography LMSC-223 Math/Science Topics LMSC-224 Concepts in Contemporary Science LMSC-225 Natural Disasters LMSC-240 Technology, Self, and Society LMSC-251 Data Management and Statistics LMSC-271 The Body, Sound, and Inspiration in Performance and Beyond LMSC-281 Logic and Programming LMSC-306 Principles of Physics LMSC-307 Introduction to Psychoacoustics LMSC-318 Environmental Science LMSC-424 Human Anatomy and Physiology |
3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 3 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| 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 |
| LHIS-xxx | History (any LHIS course) | 3 |
| XXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts Elective These courses are chosen from any three-credit Liberal Arts category (LENG, LMSC, LHIS, LSOC, LVIS, or LMAS). Additional options for electives include LFRN (French), LJPN(Japanese), LHUM (humanities), LPHL (philosophy), and LSPN (Spanish). Liberal Arts elective courses must be three (3) credits and the course code must have a prefix from the above list. Please note that courses with prefix LHAN are not liberal arts courses and cannot be used as liberal arts electives. |
3 |
| PM-xxx | Designated Concentrate Course | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Semester 4 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| 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 |
| LSOC-xxx | Social Sciences (any LSOC course) | 3 |
| 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 | 16 | |
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 |
| MHIS-20X | History of Music in the European Tradition - choose 1 MHIS-201 History of Music in the European Tradition: Topics MHIS-202 History of Music in the European Tradition: Iconic Works MHIS-203 History of Music in the European Tradition: Chronology |
2 |
| LVIS-xxx | Visual Studies (any LVIS course) | 3 |
| 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 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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 |
| MHIS-22X | Music of the African Diaspora in the United States - choose 1 MHIS-221 Music of the African Diaspora in the United States: Topics MHIS-222 Music of the African Diaspora in the United States: Icons MHIS-223 Music of the African Diaspora in the United States: Chronology |
2 |
| LMAS-xxx | Music and Society (any LMAS course) | 3 |
| PM-xxx | Designated Concentrate Course | 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 |
| PM-340 | The Artist Entrepreneur | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| XXXX-xxx | Music History Elective (any MHIS course level 300 or higher) - choose 1 MHIS-317 19th Century Program Music MHIS-319 History of Jazz MHIS-322 History of Rock Music MHIS-325 History of American Musical Theater MHIS-327 History of Country Music MHIS-331 History of Film Music MHIS-341 African American Music, History, and Culture - Contemporary Connections MHIS-342 The Music of the English-Speaking Caribbean Islands MHIS-343 Survey of Brazilian Music History MHIS-347 Music of Women Composers MHIS-353 African American Composers: Classical Tradition MHIS-361 Concert Music after 1945 |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Liberal Arts Elective These courses are chosen from any three-credit Liberal Arts category (LENG, LMSC, LHIS, LSOC, LVIS, or LMAS). Additional options for electives include LFRN (French), LJPN(Japanese), LHUM (humanities), LPHL (philosophy), and LSPN (Spanish). Liberal Arts elective courses must be three (3) credits and the course code must have a prefix from the above list. Please note that courses with prefix LHAN are not liberal arts courses and cannot be used as liberal arts electives. |
3 |
| PM-xxx | Designated Concentrate Course | 4 |
| PM-425 | The Business of Professional Music | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 4 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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 | 6 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus(Opens in a new window). 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.