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Nov 26, 2024
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2023-2024 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Music: Harp Performance - BM
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Caine College of the Arts
Department of Music
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- For more information about Harp Performance, see the department website.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to to check student-specific program progress.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
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NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is the of the student’s choice.
Individual instruction courses on major instrument must be passed with a B- or higher grade. All other music concentration courses must be passed with a C or higher grade. Minimum GPA for all required program courses is 3.0.
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First Year
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Music Core
Breadth Creative Arts or Breadth Integrated Studies
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Music Core
Breadth Creative Arts
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Music Core
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Music Core |
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Music Core |
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Music Core
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Emphasis Course |
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Emphasis Course
Students will complete a total of 8 credits to graduate.
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Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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Emphasis Course
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Emphasis Course |
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Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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Emphasis Course |
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3-5 |
General Education Course
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General Education Course
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16 |
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15-17 |
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Comments
*In order to ensure that music students are sufficiently prepared for the music theory sequence required in all music degrees (education, performance, and therapy), was established as a prerequisite for . As this course is considered remedial work, the 3 credits earned in are not required for degree completion, but may need to be made up to achieve the 120-credit minimum for all bachelor’s degrees. All incoming music students will have an opportunity to test out of . Because this test is administered in part through Canvas, all incoming pre-program music majors should register for regardless of whether they expect to remain in the class. Those who do not pass the test must pass with a grade of C or better before taking . Those students who pass the test should review whether they need to make up 3 credits, and will resume the music theory sequence with the following spring semester.
** consists of a series of three proficiency exams that all music majors must complete prior to the completion of four semesters of study.
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Second Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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Spring Semester
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Music Core |
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Music Core |
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Music Core |
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Music Core |
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Music Core |
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Music Core |
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Emphasis Course
Students will complete a total of 8 credit to graduate
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Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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Emphasis Course
Students will complete a total of 8 credit to graduate.
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Emphasis Course |
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Emphasis Course |
| Music Elective |
1 |
Emphasis Course |
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General Education Course
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3 |
General Education Course
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3 |
General Education Course
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17 |
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16-18 |
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Third Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Music Core |
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Emphasis Course |
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Music Core |
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Emphasis Course |
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Emphasis Course
Students will complete a total of 8 credit to graduate.
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Emphasis Course
Students will complete a total of 8 credit to graduate.
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General Education Course
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Register for 1 credit for junior recital.
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Emphasis Course |
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Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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Emphasis Course |
| Music Electives |
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Emphasis Course |
Music Electives |
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Emphasis Course |
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Suggested DSC/QI Courses
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16 |
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15 |
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Comments
*A music theory elective course is offered every fall and spring semester. The music theory elective course may be taken any semester after completing with a grade of C or better. Music students should plan which option they wish to take and consult with the music department office regarding which semester that option will be offered.
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Fourth Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Emphasis Course
Students will complete a total of 8 credit to graduate.
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Emphasis Course
Students will complete a total of 8 credit to graduate.
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Emphasis Course
See comment below.
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Emphasis Course
Register for 2 credits for senior recital.
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Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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Emphasis Course
See comment below.
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Emphasis Course |
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Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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General Education Course
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Emphasis Course
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General Education Course
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Electives ( if is not taken) |
3 |
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| Music Elective |
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Emphasis Course
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Music Electives |
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Emphasis Course |
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Emphasis Course
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Electives |
2-3 |
Emphasis Course |
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16-17 |
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15-17 |
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Comments
* is an option to satisfy this requirement. It is traditionally offered summer semester.
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Comments
* is an option to satisfy this requirement. It is traditionally offered summer semester.
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BM Performance Music Core Curriculum
A grade of C or better is required in all Music Performance courses.
Harp Performance Requirements
All individual instruction courses on major instrument must be passed with a grade of B- or better. All other music concentration courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. Major requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis. Music requires a 3.0 GPA in music classes and a 2.75 GPA overall for graduation.
- MUSC 1225 - Individual Pre-Music Harp Instruction 1-2 credit(s) (first year fall and first year spring semesters for a total of 2 credits)
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Recital and Concert Attendance Requirement
To graduate, students are required to attend a minimum of 80 concerts or recitals. Recital and concert attendance is monitored and recorded in the Music Student Services office. Students should turn in programs after attending concerts and recitals for documentation of attendance.
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