Effective Fall 2022
In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about general education requirements can be found in the Summary of Degrees/Requirements section of the catalog.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
| MS 110 | Finite Mathematics (or higher ) | 3 |
| MU 101 | Music Theory | 3 |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 111 | Aural Skills | 1 |
| MU 134 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 170 or MU 180 |
Class Piano I or Class Piano Repertoire I |
1 |
| Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| SSC 101 | First Year Experience | 0 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
| EH 141 | Speech | 3 |
| MU 102 | Music Theory | 3 |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 112 | Aural Skills | 1 |
| MU 134 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 171 or MU 181 |
Class Piano II or Class Piano Repertoire II |
1 |
| Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| Foreign Language sequence 3 | 3 | |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 134 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 201 | Music Theory | 3 |
| MU 211 | Aural Skills | 1 |
| Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Foreign Language sequence 3 | 3 | |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 134 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 202 | Music Theory | 3 |
| MU 212 | Aural Skills | 1 |
| MU 298 | Mid-degree Assessment Review | 0 |
| Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| EH Literature | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| History Sequence | 3 | |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 237 | Advanced Intro to Music (WI) | 3 |
| MU 210 | Conducting | 2 |
| MU 301 | Music Theory (WI) | 2 |
| MU 334 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| History Sequence | 3 | |
| MU 104 | Concerts and Recitals | 0 |
| MU 300 | Junior Recital | 0 |
| MU 302 | Music Theory | 2 |
| MU 334 | Primary Applied Music 1 | 2 |
| MU 412 | Music History & Literature | 3 |
| Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Summer | ||
| Literature | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| CS 201 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| MU 411 | Music History & Literature | 3 |
| Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| Electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Ensemble 2 | 1 | |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 125 | |
| 1 | Individual applied music must be studied each semester for a total of six semesters. In the sixth and final semester of study, each student will present a public recital. To aid the student in preparing for this final project, the Department of Music offers a special seminar under the guidance of the applied music instructor. Normally, all six semesters should be taken in the same applied instrument (voice, piano, clarinet, etc.). In exceptional cases a change from one instrument to another may be permitted in the major area with the approval of the instructors involved and the department head, but in such cases the student will be expected to declare clearly what subject his/her major instrument is and to pass the junior seminar work in that instrument. |
| 2 | Every General Music student is encouraged to participate in as many ensembles as possible, each for one credit hour, since practical experience of this kind will prove invaluable to the student in advancing one’s ability on the primary instrument and overall musical development. Students must participate in eight semesters of ensembles: five large and three small. Large Vocal Ensembles are: MU 396 Chorus (1) and MU 418 A Cappella Choir (1). Large Instrumental Ensembles are (choose from at least two of the following): MU 332 Orchestra (1) (strings only), MU 348 Wind Ensemble (1), MU 392 Marching Southerners (1), MU 393 Chamber Winds (1), MU 450 Symphonic Band (1), and MU 479 Jazz Ensemble (1) . Small Vocal Ensembles are: MU 362 Chamber Singers (1), MU 452 Lyric Theatre Workshop (1), and MU 495 Show Choir (1). Small Instrumental Ensembles are: MU 346 Small Chamber Music Ensemble (1), MU 368 Percussion Ensemble (1), MU 382 Accompanying (1) (pianists only), and MU 407 Jazz Combo (1). Pianists are encouraged to choose large ensembles from both vocal and instrumental categories. Deviations in the selection of required ensembles must receive the written approval of the department head. |
| 3 | Sequence must be in the same foreign language. |