Program: Music: String Performance - BM - Utah State University

Apr 09, 2025

2023-2024 General Catalog

Caine College of the Arts

Department of Music

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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
Total Credits	120	Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)	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
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.

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen

Admitted to USU in Good Standing

MUST PASS ENTRANCE AUDITION ON PRIMARY INSTRUMENT

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU

MUST PASS ENTRANCE AUDITION ON PRIMARY INSTRUMENT

2.75 GPA

First Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
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	MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I (BCA)	3	Core Course General Education Breadth Integrated Studies
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	MUSC 1190 - World Music	3	Core Course
MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum	MUSC 3500 - Symphony Orchestra (DHA)	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum
PE 1057 - Yoga	1	Emphasis Course	MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum
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	Breadth Life Sciences (BLS)	3	General Education Click on link for available courses.
Total	16-18		Total	18
^_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.			^_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.

Second Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
MUSC 1120 - Music Theory II	3	Core Course	MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III	3	Core Course
MUSC 1140 - Aural Skills II	1	Core Course	MUSC 2130 - Aural Skills III	1	Core Course
MUSC 3110 - Music History I: Antiquity through the Renaissance	3	Core Course	MUSC 3120 - Music History II: The Baroque and Classical Periods	3	Core Course
MUSC 3500 - Symphony Orchestra (DHA)	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum	MUSC 3500 - Symphony Orchestra (DHA)	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum
MUSC 3520 - String Pedagogy and Solo Literature	2	Emphasis Course Offered every other year. Check schedule for actual term offered.	MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum
MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum	MUSC 45XX: Individual String Instruction	2	Emphasis Course
MUSC 25XX: Individual Pre-Barrier String Instruction	2	Emphasis Course	Quantitative Intensive (QI)	3	Depth Course
Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS)	3	General Education Click on link for available courses.	Breadth American Institutions (BAI)	3	General Education Breadth American Institutions
Total	16		Total	17
^_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.			_^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.

Third Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
MUSC 3170 - Special Topics in Music Theory *	3	Core Course	MUSC 2350 - Conducting	2	Emphasis Course
MUSC 3190 - Music History III: Romanticism through the 21st Century (CI)	3	Core Course	MUSC 3180 - Orchestration	2	Emphasis Course
MUSC 3500 - Symphony Orchestra (DHA)	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum	MUSC 3500 - Symphony Orchestra (DHA)	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum
MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum	MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum
MUSC 3515 - Orchestral Auditions Seminar	2	Emphasis Course Offered every other year. Check schedule for actual term offered.	MUSC 3920 - Junior Recital	1-2	Emphasis Course Students should register for 1 credit for junior recital.
MUSC 45XX: Individual String Instruction	2	Emphasis Course	MUSC 45XX: Individual String Instruction	2	Emphasis Course
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS)	3	General Education Click on link for available courses.	Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC)	3	Depth Course
			Music Electives	2	Emphasis Course
Total	15		Total	14
^_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 MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III 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. ** 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.			_^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.

Fourth Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
MUSC 3500 - Symphony Orchestra (DHA)	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum	MUSC 3500 - Symphony Orchestra (DHA)	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum
MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum	MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble	1	Emphasis Course 8 credits minimum
MUSC 45XX: Individual String Instruction	2	Emphasis Course	MUSC 4920 - Senior Recital	1-2	Emphasis Course Students should register for 2 credits for senior recital.
Communication Intensive (CI)	3	Depth Course Click on link for available courses.	MUSC 45XX: Individual String Instruction	2	Emphasis Course
Breadth Humanities (BHU)	3	General Education Breadth Humanities	Depth Social Sciences (DSS)	3	Depth Course Click on link for available course.
Music Electives	5	Emphasis Course	Music Electives	3	Emphasis Course
Total	15		Total	12
^_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.			_^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.

BM Performance Music Core Curriculum

A grade of C or better is required in all Music Performance courses.

MUSC 1105 - Fundamentals for Music Majors (BCA) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I (BCA) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1120 - Music Theory II 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1130 - Aural Skills I 1 credit(s)
MUSC 1140 - Aural Skills II 1 credit(s)
MUSC 1170 - Keyboard Harmony I 1 credit(s)
MUSC 1180 - Keyboard Harmony II 1 credit(s)
MUSC 1190 - World Music 3 credit(s)
MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III 3 credit(s)
MUSC 2130 - Aural Skills III 1 credit(s)
MUSC 2180 - Computer Applications in Music Proficiency Exam 1 credit(s)
MUSC 3110 - Music History I: Antiquity through the Renaissance 3 credit(s)
MUSC 3120 - Music History II: The Baroque and Classical Periods 3 credit(s)
MUSC 3170 - Special Topics in Music Theory 3 credit(s)
MUSC 3190 - Music History III: Romanticism through the 21st Century (CI) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 3920 - Junior Recital 1-2 credit(s) (1 credit; 30-minute recital)
MUSC 4920 - Senior Recital 1-2 credit(s) (2 credits; 60-minute recital)

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.

Individual Instruction (16 credits minimum)
Register for 2 credits of pre-music individual instruction on your major instrument first and second semesters of study. (4 credits at the 1000-level required.)
Register for 2 credits of individual pre-barrier instruction on major instrument the third semester of study. (2 credits at the 2000-level required.)
Register for 2 credits of individual instruction on major instrument for all remaining semesters of study. (10 credits at the 4000-level required.)
Ensembles (16 credits)
MUSC 3500 - Symphony Orchestra (DHA) 1 credit(s) (8 credits minimum)
MUSC 4500 - String Ensemble 1 credit(s) (8 credits minimum)
MUSC 2350 - Conducting 2 credit(s)
MUSC 3180 - Orchestration 2 credit(s)
MUSC 3515 - Orchestral Auditions Seminar 2 credit(s)
MUSC 3520 - String Pedagogy and Solo Literature 2 credit(s)
PE 1057 - Yoga 1 credit(s)
Music Electives 10 credits (to be taken in consultation with faculty mentor)

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.

Music: String Performance - BM

Caine College of the Arts

Department of Music

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