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Music: Piano Performance and Pedagogy - BM

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Program Overview

Program Requirements

Minimum University Requirements

Suggested Degree Maps

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.

  • Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.

  • The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.

  • Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.

  • Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.

  • Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

48 - 50
Fall 2026 -
5 - 7
Requirements
  • *Students that are pre-music majors are expected to enroll in MUSC 1105 during their first semester at USU. The course is intended to prepare students for MUSC 1110. Although the course is not required for graduation, it is expected that students will register for the course and either complete it or test out. Even if testing out, students must register for the course. **MUSC 2180 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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  • Students should register for 2 credits in MUSC 1485. (minimum grade of B- or better)
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    Minimum Grade: B-

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    Math Placement Test
    (3 - 5 cr)
48 - 50
Fall 2026 -
0
Requirements
  • Students should register for 2 credits in MUSC 1485 and 2 credits in MUSC 1450.
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  • MUSC1450 2 credits minimum
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  • MSUC1485 minimum grade of B- required.
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48 - 50
Fall 2026 -
3
Requirements
  • Register for 2 credits and must pass with a grade of B- or better in MUSC 2495. 2 credits minimum in MUSC 1450.
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  • MSC1450 2 credits required.
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  • MUSC2495 (minimum grade of B- required)
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    Minimum Grade: B-

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  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
48 - 50
Fall 2026 -
5
Requirements
  • Students register for 1 credit of Individual Piano Instruction during the semester they prepare for a recital. Register for 1 credit during sophomore recital semester in MUSC 2920 and 1 credit in the recital semester in MUSC 3450. Students should register for 1 credit in MUSC 3410 and MUSC 4410.
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  • MUSC3450 (minimum grade of B- required)
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    Minimum Grade: B-

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    undefined (Course Set)
  • Music Elective
    (1 cr)
48 - 50
Fall 2026 -
4
Requirements
  • 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 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. Students should register for 2 credits in MUSC 3450 and 1 credit in MUSC 3410 and MUSC 4410.
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  • MUSC3450 minimum grade of B- grade.
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    Minimum Grade: B-

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  • Register for 1 credit of MUSC4410.
48 - 50
Fall 2026 -
7
Requirements
  • Students should register for 1 credit in MUSC 3410 and MUSC 4410 and 2 credits in MUSC 3450.
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  • MUSC3450 minimum grade of B- required.
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  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
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    undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
48 - 50
Fall 2026 -
13
Requirements
  • Students should register for 1 credit in MUSC 3410 and MUSC 4410 and register for 2 credits in MUSC 3450.
  • MUSC3450 minimum grade of B- required.
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    Minimum Grade: B-

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  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
    OR
    undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
48 - 50
Fall 2026 -
11
Requirements
  • Students register for 1 credit of Individual Piano Instruction (MUSC 3450) during the semester they prepare for a recital. Students should register for 2 credits for senior recital (MUSC 4920).
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    undefined (Course Set)
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  • Music Elective
    (1 cr)
  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)