Jazz Studies: Composition - Bachelor of Music

Program Total Credits: 126

The University of the Arts four-year Composition Program is designed as a creative launching pad for a career as a composer. The curriculum provides a foundation in jazz, pop, commercial and contemporary classical genres with a focus on emerging technologies. Instrumental and vocal ensembles perform and record student compositions and arrangements. In addition to composing for University of the Arts ensembles, there is an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. Students have the opportunity to write for film, animation, theater, dance and multimedia projects.

Freshman Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

MULS 131 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUCP 131 - Composition: Forms & Concepts I Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 101 - Music Theory I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 111 - Musicianship I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 121 - Class Piano I Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 161 - Music Technology Survey Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
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LACR 101 - First-year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

MULS 132 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUCP 132 - Composition: Forms & Concepts II Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 102 - Music Theory II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 112 - Musicianship II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 122 - Class Piano II Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 162 - Music Technology Survey Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
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LACR 102 - First-year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Sophomore Year Credits: 33

Fall Credits: 17

MULS 231 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 203 - Jazz Theory I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 205 - Jazz Ear Training I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 223 - Class Jazz Piano I Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 461 - Recording I Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs
MUCP 201 - Orchestration/MIDI Orchestration Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs
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Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 16

MULS 232 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 465 - Digital Music Production 1 Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs
MUCP 202 - Orchestration/MIDI Orchestration Projects Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 204 - Jazz Theory II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 206 - Jazz Ear Training II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 224 - Class Jazz Piano II Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
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Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Junior Year Credits: 32

Fall Credits: 16

MULS 331 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
MUCP 333 - Arranging Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs
MUCP 322 - Analysis and Composition of Commercial Music Credits: 2 cr, 4 hrs
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MUSC 451 - Jazz History Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
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ELEC XX2 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 2 cr

Spring Credits: 16

UA 112 - Interdisciplinary Collaboration Credits: 1 cr, 2 hrs
MUED 431 - Basic Conducting Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs
MUCP 334 - Arranging Project Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MULS 332 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
LAPI 8XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs *
ELEC XX2 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 2 cr

Senior Year Credits: 31

Senior Recital

may be completed in either term.

Fall Credits: 16

ELEC XX2 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 2 cr
MULS 431 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
Select one course from the following two:
MUSC 481 - Business of Music Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs
MUSC 482 - Careers in Music Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs
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MUSC 351 - Music History I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
LAPI 9XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs *

Spring Credits: 15

MULS 400 - Senior Recital Credits: 0 cr, 0 hrs
MULS 432 - Applied Major Instruction – Composition Credits: 3 cr, 1 hr
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MUSC 352 - Music History II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr (Take two courses for 6 credits)
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3 cr

Liberal Arts Distribution

Note all liberal arts courses are 3 credits.

*LAPI courses may be taken in any term, but are recommended for Juniors and Seniors.

LACR 101 - First-year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 451 - Jazz History Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 351 - Music History I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 352 - Music History II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 8XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 9XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr (Take five courses for 15 credits)