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Dec 11, 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: String Performance - BM
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Caine College of the Arts
Department of Music
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- For more information about String 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 Degree Works 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 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
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NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is the Quantitative Literacy (QL) of the student’s choice.
All individual instruction courses must be passed with a grade of B- or better. All other music courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. Music requires 3.0 GPA in music classes and 2.75 GPA overall for admission as transfer student, scholarship eligibility, and to graduate.
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First 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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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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| ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1) |
3 |
Communications Literacy (CL1) |
ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2) |
3 |
Communications Literacy (CL2) |
| MUSC 1105 - Fundamentals for Music Majors (BCA) * |
3 |
Core Course
General Education
Breadth Creative Arts
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MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I (BCA) |
3 |
Core Course
General Education
Breadth Integrated Studies
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| MUSC 1170 - Keyboard Harmony I |
1 |
Core Course |
MUSC 1130 - Aural Skills I |
1 |
Core Course |
| MUSC 2180 - Computer Applications in Music Proficiency Exam ** |
1 |
Core Course |
MUSC 1180 - Keyboard Harmony II |
1 |
Core Course |
| MUSC 3500 - Symphony Orchestra (DHA) |
1 |
Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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MUSC 1190 - World Music |
3 |
Core Course
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| MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble |
1 |
Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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MUSC 3500 - Symphony Orchestra (DHA) |
1 |
Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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| PE 1057 - Yoga |
1 |
Emphasis Course |
MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble |
1 |
Emphasis Course
8 credits minimum
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| MUSC 15XX: Individual Pre-Music String Instruction |
2 |
Emphasis Course |
MUSC 15XX: Individual Pre-Music String Instruction |
2 |
Emphasis Course |
| Quantitative Literacy (QL) |
3-5 |
Math or Statistics
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Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) |
3
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General Education
Click on link for available courses.
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| Total |
16-18 |
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Total |
18 |
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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), MUSC 1105 - Fundamentals for Music Majors (BCA) was established as a prerequisite for MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I (BCA) . As this course is considered remedial work, the 3 credits earned in MUSC 1105 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 MUSC 1105 . Because this test is administered in part through Canvas, all incoming pre-program music majors should register for MUSC 1105 regardless of whether they expect to remain in the class. Those who do not pass the test must pass MUSC 1105 with a grade of C or better before taking MUSC 1110 . Those students who pass the test should review whether they need to make up 3 credits, and will resume the music theory sequence with MUSC 1110 the following spring semester.
** MUSC 2180 - Computer Applications in Music Proficiency Exam consists of a series of three proficiency exams that all music majors must complete prior to the completion of four semesters of study.
*** The MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble requirement may also be satisfied by MUSC 3760 - Jazz Ensemble , MUSC 3770 - Jazz Orchestra , and MUSC 4710 - Jazz Combo for string bass majors only.
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Comments
*** The MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble requirement may also be satisfied by MUSC 3760 - Jazz Ensemble , MUSC 3770 - Jazz Orchestra , and MUSC 4710 - Jazz Combo for string bass majors only.
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BM Performance Music Core Curriculum
A grade of C or better is required in all Music Performance courses.
String Performance Emphasis Required Courses
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. Music requires a 3.0 GPA in music classes and a 2.75 overall GPA for graduation.
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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