Music

Administered by the Department of Music and Theatre

Undergraduate Study

The Department of Music and Theatre offers a strong undergraduate music program, where students study with full-time faculty professionals in a supportive environment that encourages students to become their best. Two degrees are offered in music: a Bachelor of Music, which is more specialized and contains fewer general education requirements; and a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music. (The Department of Music and Theatre also administers the Theatre Program, see Theatre and Performing Arts.)

The music curriculum provides:

1. A comprehensive program of professional studies for students who wish to prepare for careers in music, including teaching, performance, and composition, and for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in music.
2. Courses in music literature, theory and areas of performance for all students, regardless of major.

The department embodies the land-grant philosophy of service to the people of the state with a faculty of active scholars, teachers, and artists committed to excellence in teaching, creative/scholarly work, and arts outreach. The department is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Student Learning Outcomes

Music graduates will understand and demonstrate:

1. Knowledge of music cultural heritage and history.
2. Appreciation for musical creativity, reasoning, and the aesthetic value of music.
3. Knowledge of organization and structures of music.
4. Analytical skills necessary for listening, performing, and teaching.
5. Skills necessary to perform music from a variety of periods, styles, and genres.
6. Necessary abilities to communicate ideas musically, verbally, and in writing.
7. Awareness of the diversity of musical ideas throughout the world’s cultures.
8. For Music Education students: success in meeting the ISU Teaching Standards as outlined by the University Teacher Education Program.

Assessment measures include the continuation examination, graduating senior surveys and exit interviews, public performances, senior projects, course grades, teacher certification (for music education students), and the National Association of Schools of Music accreditation review.

Curricula Available to Music Majors

Students interested in pursuing an emphasis in music theater should see Theatre and Performing Arts.

As majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Music students must meet College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University-wide requirements for graduation in addition to those stated below for the degree (Bachelor of Music) or major (Music Major, B.A.).

Bachelor of Music

This curriculum leads to the degree bachelor of music. This degree is more specialized and contains fewer general education requirements than the bachelor of arts degree with a major in music. Students in this curriculum choose between options in education, performance, and composition. To obtain a bachelor of music degree, a student must earn a minimum of 122 credits, including a minimum of 32 credits in residence at Iowa State University and a minimum of 45 advanced credits in courses numbered 3000 or above and must meet all of the requirements specified below.

Courses taken on a pass/not pass basis may be counted toward the required total credits, and may be used to meet the advanced credit requirement, if appropriate, but may not be used to satisfy any other graduation requirement.

Degree Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (Students choosing the music education option should consult their advisors.) 31 cr.
Social Science		6
Humanities		6
MUSIC 3830	History of Music I	3
MUSIC 3840	History of Music II	3
Natural Sciences		3
Mathematics, Natural Sciences		6
Electives (not Music)		4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS 16 Cr.
ENGL 1500	Critical Thinking and Communication	3
ENGL 2500	Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition *	3
LIB 1600	Introduction to College Level Research	1
World Languages and Cultures		8
LAS 2030	Professional Career Preparation	1
MUSIC CORE 41 CR.
MUSIC 1200	Introduction to Music Literature and Styles	3
MUSIC 2240	Music Theory I	4
MUSIC 2250	Aural Theory I	1
MUSIC 2340	Music Theory II	3
MUSIC 2350	Aural Theory II	1
MUSIC 3340	Music Theory III	3
MUSIC 3350	Aural Theory III	1
MUSIC 3440	Music Theory IV	3
MUSIC 3450	Aural Theory IV	1
MUSIC 3610	Conducting I	2
All of the following are required, 12 cr. minimum total:		12
MUSIC 1190	Applied Music for Majors
MUSIC 2190	Applied Music for Majors
MUSIC 3190	Applied Music for Majors
MUSIC 4190	Applied Music for Majors
Ensembles: see Ensemble Requirement and Options below for details		7
MUSIC 4200	Junior/Senior Recital
OPTION: select from the list below		34-54.5
Total Credits		122-142.5

Select one of the following options:

• Vocal Education K-12
• Instrumental Education K-12
• Voice
• Piano
• Organ
• String instruments
• Wind or percussion instrument
• Composition

Vocal Education K-12, 54.5 Credits (Also see Index, Teacher Education.) MUSIC CLASSES TAKEN BY OTHER BACHELOR OF MUSIC STUDENTS REQUIRE MINIMUM GRADE C-,  AND SUPPLEMENTAL MUSIC OPTION COURSES REQUIRE MINIMUM GRADE C.

MUSIC 2480	Technology in Music Instruction	2
MUSIC 2660	Introduction to Music Education	2
MUSIC 3270B	Functional Piano: Voice Majors	2
MUSIC 3580A	Lab Ensemble: Choral
MUSIC 3600	Voice Pedagogy	2
MUSIC 3620A	Conducting II: Choral Conducting Techniques	2
MUSIC 3660	Methods of Music Education	2
MUSIC 3670	Choral Literature	2
MUSIC 3740	Instrumental Methods for Vocalists	1
8 credits of each of the following:		16
MUSIC 4170R	Student Teaching: Music-Elementary
MUSIC 4170S	Student Teaching: Music-Secondary
MUSIC 4650	Choral Materials and Methods	2
MUSIC 4660	Program Development and Evaluation in Music Education	2
Credit in the following:		4.5
MUSIC 2800K	Pre-Student Teaching Experience I: Music
MUSIC 4800K	Pre-Student Teaching Experience III: Music (repeatable)
One of the following:		3
MUSIC 3010A	Opera Studio: Opera/Operetta
or MUSIC 3010B	Opera Studio: Music Theater
THTRE 3540	Musical Theatre History and Performance
THTRE 3550	Musical Theatre Auditions and Performance
EDUC 2040	Social Foundations of Education in the United States: Secondary	3
EDUC 4060	Social Justice Education and Teaching: Secondary	3
EDUC 4260	Principles of Secondary Education	3
SPED 4010	Teaching Secondary Students with Exceptionalities in General Education	3
Total Credits		54.5

Instrumental Education K-12, 53.5-54.5 credits (Also see Index, Teacher Education.) MUSIC CLASSES TAKEN BY OTHER BACHELOR OF MUSIC STUDENTS REQUIRE MINIMUM GRADE C-,  AND SUPPLEMENTAL MUSIC OPTION COURSES REQUIRE MINIMUM GRADE C.

MUSIC 2480	Technology in Music Instruction	2
MUSIC 2660	Introduction to Music Education	2
MUSIC 3500	Instrumental Techniques: Strings	1
MUSIC 3510	Instrumental Techniques: Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone	2
MUSIC 3520	Instrumental Techniques: Oboe, Bassoon	1
MUSIC 3530	Instrumental Techniques: Trumpet, Horn	1
MUSIC 3540	Instrumental Techniques: Trombone, Baritone, Tuba	1
MUSIC 3550	Instrumental Techniques: Percussion	1
MUSIC 3580B	Lab Ensemble: Instrumental
MUSIC 3620B	Conducting II: Instrumental Conducting Techniques	2
MUSIC 3660	Methods of Music Education	2
MUSIC 3750	Choral Methods for Instrumentalists	1
One of the following:		1-2
MUSIC 3680	Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble Techniques (2 cr.)
MUSIC 3690	String Pedagogy (1 cr)
MUSIC 4640	Instrumental Administration, Materials, and Methods	2
MUSIC 4660	Program Development and Evaluation in Music Education	2
8 credits of each of the following:		16
MUSIC 4170R	Student Teaching: Music-Elementary
MUSIC 4170S	Student Teaching: Music-Secondary
Credit in the following:		4.5
MUSIC 2800K	Pre-Student Teaching Experience I: Music
MUSIC 4800K	Pre-Student Teaching Experience III: Music (repeatable)
EDUC 2040	Social Foundations of Education in the United States: Secondary	3
EDUC 4060	Social Justice Education and Teaching: Secondary	3
EDUC 4260	Principles of Secondary Education	3
SPED 4010	Teaching Secondary Students with Exceptionalities in General Education	3
Total Credits		53.5-54.5

Voice, 34 credits

MUSIC 3270B	Functional Piano: Voice Majors	2
Additional credits in these courses:		8
MUSIC 3190A	Applied Music: Majors: Voice
MUSIC 4190A	Applied Music: Voice
MUSIC 3240	English and Italian Diction for Singing	2
MUSIC 3250	French and German Diction for Singing	2
MUSIC 3600	Voice Pedagogy	2
One of the following:		3
MUSIC 4400	Seminar in Music Theory
MUSIC 4460	Sound Synthesis Design for Electronic Music
One of the following:		3
MUSIC 4720	History of American Music
MUSIC 4730	Topics in Advanced Music History
MUSIC 4150A	Literature and Pedagogy in Applied Music: Voice (Lit.)	2
Second world language		8
Electives		2
Total Credits		34

Piano, 34 credits

Additional credits in these courses:		12
MUSIC 1190B	Applied Music for Majors: Piano
MUSIC 2190B	Applied Music: Majors: Piano
MUSIC 3190B	Applied Music: Majors: Piano
MUSIC 4190B	Applied Music: Piano
5 credits from:		5
MUSIC 3210	Advanced Ensemble
MUSIC 3270A	Functional Piano: Keyboard majors	2
5 credits from:		5
MUSIC 4150B	Literature and Pedagogy in Applied Music: Piano (Lit. & Ped.)
One of the following:		3
MUSIC 4400	Seminar in Music Theory
MUSIC 4460	Sound Synthesis Design for Electronic Music
One of the following:		3
MUSIC 4720	History of American Music
MUSIC 4730	Topics in Advanced Music History
Electives		4
Total Credits		34

Organ, 34 credits

Credits from these courses:		4
MUSIC 1190B	Applied Music for Majors: Piano
MUSIC 2190B	Applied Music: Majors: Piano
Additional credits in these courses:		8
MUSIC 3190C	Applied Music: Majors: Organ
MUSIC 4190C	Applied Music: Organ
MUSIC 3000 level or above		3
5 credits from:		5
MUSIC 4150C	Literature and Pedagogy in Applied Music: Organ (Lit. & Ped.)
One of the following:		3
MUSIC 4720	History of American Music
MUSIC 4730	Topics in Advanced Music History
One of the following:		3
MUSIC 4400	Seminar in Music Theory
MUSIC 4460	Sound Synthesis Design for Electronic Music
Second world language		8
Total Credits		34

String instruments, 34 credits

Additional credits in these courses:		12
MUSIC 1190D	Applied Music for Majors: Strings
MUSIC 2190D	Applied Music: Majors: Strings
MUSIC 3190D	Applied Music: Majors: Strings
MUSIC 4190D	Applied Music: Strings
Additional credits in these courses:		6
MUSIC 1810	Symphony Orchestra
MUSIC 3210	Advanced Ensemble
One of the following:		3
MUSIC 4400	Seminar in Music Theory
MUSIC 4460	Sound Synthesis Design for Electronic Music
One of the following:		3
MUSIC 4720	History of American Music
MUSIC 4730	Topics in Advanced Music History
MUSIC 4150D	Literature and Pedagogy in Applied Music: Strings (Lit. & Ped.)	4
Electives		6
Total Credits		34

Wind or percussion instrument, 34 credits

Additional credits in theses courses:		12
MUSIC 1190	Applied Music for Majors
MUSIC 2190	Applied Music for Majors
MUSIC 3190	Applied Music for Majors
MUSIC 4190	Applied Music for Majors
3 credits from:		3
MUSIC 3210	Advanced Ensemble
MUSIC 3000 level or above		3
One of the following:		3
MUSIC 4400	Seminar in Music Theory
MUSIC 4460	Sound Synthesis Design for Electronic Music
One of the following:		3
MUSIC 4720	History of American Music
MUSIC 4730	Topics in Advanced Music History
MUSIC 4150: Literature and Pedagogy in Applied Music
Electives		6
Total Credits		30

Composition, 34 credits

4 credits from:		4
MUSIC 2900C	Special Problems: Composition
12 credits from:		12
MUSIC 4900C	Independent Study: Composition
MUSIC 2460	Introduction to Creative Digital Music	2
MUSIC 3620A	Conducting II: Choral Conducting Techniques	2
MUSIC 3620B	Conducting II: Instrumental Conducting Techniques	2
6 credits from the following:		6
MUSIC 3460	Computer Music Programming Design
MUSIC 4400	Seminar in Music Theory
MUSIC 4460	Sound Synthesis Design for Electronic Music
MUSIC 4900B	Independent Study: Theory
MUSIC 4900I	Independent Study: Electronic Music
One of the following:		3
MUSIC 4720	History of American Music
MUSIC 4730	Topics in Advanced Music History
Electives		3
Total Credits		34

Bachelor of Arts—Music Major

A more general degree than the bachelor of music, the bachelor of arts degree requires no formal specialization. It includes more general education requirements and provides a broader course of academic study.

As majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Music Majors (Music, B.A.) students must meet College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University-wide requirements for graduation in addition to those stated below for the major.

LAS majors require a minimum of 120 credits, including a minimum of 45 credits at the 3000/4000 level. You must also complete the LAS world language requirement and career proficiency requirement.

Students in all ISU majors must complete a three-credit course in U.S. cultures and communities and a three-credit course in international perspectives. Check (http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/courses/div-ip-guide.html) for a list of approved courses. Discuss with your advisor how the two courses that you select can be applied to your graduation plan.

Candidates for the degree bachelor of arts with a music major will normally complete 48 credits of music including the following required courses:

4 credits:		4
MUSIC 1190	Applied Music for Majors
MUSIC 1200	Introduction to Music Literature and Styles	3
4 credits:		4
MUSIC 2190	Applied Music for Majors
MUSIC 2240	Music Theory I	4
MUSIC 2250	Aural Theory I	1
MUSIC 2340	Music Theory II	3
MUSIC 2350	Aural Theory II	1
MUSIC 3190	Applied Music for Majors
MUSIC 3340	Music Theory III	3
MUSIC 3350	Aural Theory III	1
MUSIC 3440	Music Theory IV	3
MUSIC 3450	Aural Theory IV	1
MUSIC 3830	History of Music I	3
MUSIC 3840	History of Music II	3
4 credits from:		4
MUSIC 1110	Wind Ensemble
MUSIC 1130	Jazz Ensemble
MUSIC 1150	Symphonic Band
MUSIC 1410	Lyrica Ensemble
MUSIC 1510A	University Chorus: Cantamus Women's Choir	1
or MUSIC 1510B	University Chorus: Statesmen Men's Choir
MUSIC 1610	Iowa State Singers
MUSIC 1810	Symphony Orchestra
MUSIC 3210	Advanced Ensemble
MUSIC 3010A	Opera Studio: Opera/Operetta	1-3
or MUSIC 3010B	Opera Studio: Music Theater
Music Electives		8
Total Credits		48-50

Bachelor of arts students whose chief professional interest lies in research are encouraged to minor in world languages and cultures, history, literature, or philosophy.

General Requirements

Entrance Audition.

In order to be accepted as a music major, a prospective student must pass an entrance audition for the applied faculty in his/her performance area (piano, organ, woodwinds, strings, percussion, brass, or voice). Passing the audition is dependent on the demonstration of performance skills appropriate for college level instruction and the potential to perform at a professional level. In addition, the number of students accepted must balance with the space available in the corresponding applied studios. Once accepted, a student must complete a placement examination in keyboard skills. This examination is normally given by members of the departmental faculty the week preceding the opening of classes for fall semester.

Seminars and Recitals.

All music majors enrolled for applied music courses will attend a weekly 1-hour seminar in their areas, departmental recitals, and 12 recitals of their choosing each semester.

Ensemble Requirement.

See the options above for additional ensemble requirements.

All Bachelor of Music students:

Enrollment in an ensemble course, chosen from the lists below, each semester of full-time enrollment (except during student teaching) is required.

Students in a music education option:

At least six semesters of large ensemble and one semester of chamber music ensemble, chosen from the lists below, are required. One semester of 1140A may count as a large ensemble.

Bachelor of Music students in options other than education:

At least 2 semesters of large ensemble and one semester of chamber music ensemble, chosen from the lists below, are required.

Large Ensembles:

MUSIC 1110	Wind Ensemble	1
MUSIC 1150	Symphonic Band	1
MUSIC 1410	Lyrica Ensemble	1
MUSIC 1510A	University Chorus: Cantamus Women's Choir	1
or MUSIC 1510B	University Chorus: Statesmen Men's Choir
MUSIC 1610	Iowa State Singers	1
MUSIC 1810	Symphony Orchestra	1

Chamber music ensembles:

MUSIC 1130	Jazz Ensemble	1
MUSIC 1610	Iowa State Singers	1
MUSIC 3010A	Opera Studio: Opera/Operetta	1-3
or MUSIC 3010B	Opera Studio: Music Theater
MUSIC 3210	Advanced Ensemble

Continuation Examination

To be approved for continuation as a music major on the junior level, and enroll in MUSIC 3190, a student must pass a continuation examination taken normally at the end of the fourth semester as a music major. Before taking this examination, the student must complete the requisite forms as well as write an essay including:

1. his/her personal goals
2. a self-assessment of his/her progress thus far
3. an assessment of what he/she expects to accomplish before graduation

The student taking the Continuation Examination performs for a Continuation Examination Committee. Requirements include the performance of three works representing different periods or styles selected by, and studied with, the applied teacher, a self-prepared piece, and sight reading. The student must display acceptable solo ability and performance techniques in at least one of the applied areas. A written evaluation will be given each student following his/her performance. This evaluation will include a candid assessment of the student’s potential to achieve his/her goals. In addition, the student may arrange to meet with members of the Continuation Examination Committee at a later date to discuss the results of his/her Continuation Examination. See Piano Proficiency below. For details and forms go to: http://www.music.iastate.edu

Piano Proficiency Requirement

All music majors must demonstrate proficiency in functional skills at the piano. Keyboard music majors (students whose primary instrument is piano or organ) accomplish this through courses in their curricula. All other students accomplish this by satisfactorily completing MUSIC 2280. All entering non-keyboard music majors with previous piano experience meet with the class piano instructor, usually the week before classes start in the fall semester, to determine the appropriate piano class (1270, 1280, 2270, 2280) for their initial piano enrollment. Some students are deemed to have met the piano proficiency at this time.  Non-keyboard music majors with no previous piano experience should enroll in MUSIC 1270, Class Piano I. Continuous enrollment in piano classes is REQUIRED until successful completion of the piano proficiency requirement. Important: The piano proficiency must be met, either through completion of MUSIC 2280 or demonstration of proficiency, to pass the continuation examination. Failure to do so could delay a student's graduation. All students must fulfill the piano proficiency requirement in order to pass the continuation examination and enroll in MUSIC 3190. 

Graduation Proficiency

To be recommended for graduation, a music student should demonstrate to the music faculty mature acquaintance with performance styles, technique, and repertoire. All music majors will participate in departmental recitals to the satisfaction of the department. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree will present a graduation recital.

* According to the university-wide Communication Proficiency Grade Requirement, Students must demonstrate their communication proficiency by earning a grade of a C or better in ENGL 2500 (or engl 2500H). In ADDITION, the Communication Proficiency must be certified through one of the following options:

1. Certification of writing skills, by the instructor, after completion of one of the following:

MUSIC 1200	Introduction to Music Literature and Styles	3
MUSIC 3830	History of Music I	3
MUSIC 3840	History of Music II	3
MUSIC 4720	History of American Music	3
MUSIC 4730	Topics in Advanced Music History	3
MUSIC 4750	Music of the Romantic Era	3
MUSIC 4760	Music of the Twentieth Century	3

(Passing one of these courses does not automatically satisfy the requirements for Communication Proficiency.)

2. Satisfactory completion of an advanced writing course:

ENGL 3020	Business Communication	3
ENGL 3050	Creative Writing: Nonfiction	3
ENGL 3140	Technical Communication	3

Music, B.A.
B.Mus. - Organ
B.Mus. - Piano
B.Mus. - Strings
B.Mus. - Wind or Percussion Instrument 
B.Mus. - Instrumental Education K-12
B.Mus. - Voice
B.Mus. - Vocal Education K-12
B.Mus. - Composition

Music, B.A.

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 1190	1-3	MUSIC 1190	1-3
MUSIC 12701	1	MUSIC 1200	3
MUSIC 2240	4	MUSIC 1280	1
MUSIC 2250	1	MUSIC 2340	3
Music Ensemble2	1	MUSIC 2350	1
ENGL 1500	3	Music Ensemble2	1
LIB 1600	1	Arts & Humanities	3
MATH	3
	15-17		13-15
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 2190	1-3	MUSIC 2190	1-3
MUSIC 22701	1	MUSIC 22801	1
MUSIC 3340	3	MUSIC 3440	3
MUSIC 3350	1	MUSIC 3450	1
MUSIC 3830	3	MUSIC 3840	3
Music: Ensemble2	1	Music: Ensemble2	1
ENGL 2500	3	Social Science	3
		Elective	2
		(Continuation Examination)
	13-15		15-17
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 3190	1-3	World Language/Elective	4
Music Elective	3	Arts & Humanities	3
World Language/Elective	4	Natural Science	3
Natural Science	3	Electives	6
Social Science	3	LAS 2030	1
	14-16		17
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
Music Elective	1	Natural Science	2
Arts & Humanities	3	Electives	12
Social Science	3
Electives	9
	16		14

¹

A placement examination in keyboard skills determines the student's placement in the Class Study in Piano courses. Students with a concentration in piano or organ do not take Class Study in Piano. Students not required to take four semesters of class piano will take additional music elective credits.

²

Four credits chosen from the following ensembles are required:  1110, 1130, 1150, 1410, 1510, 1610, 1910, 3210.

³

ENGL 1500 recommends concurrent enrollment in LIB 1600.

 

LAS majors require a minimum of 120 credits, including a minimum of 45 credits at the 3000/4000 level. The LAS World Language requirements must be met. Courses which may be used for the General Education Requirements can be found at: (https://las.iastate.edu/students/academics/general-education/) All ISU students must complete a three-credit course in U.S. cultures and communities and a three-credit course in international perspectives. A list of approved courses can be found at:: (http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/courses/div-ip-guide.html) The courses taken to meet these requirements may also be used to meet other requirements.

 

Scheduling of the general education requirements where specific courses are not indicated can be flexible.  Music courses are best kept in the order/semesters indicated. (Most music courses are offered one semester each year.)

Music, B.Mus. - Organ

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 1500c	3	Humanities	3
MUSIC 1190C	2	Social Science	3
MUSIC 2240	4	MUSIC 1200	3
MUSIC 2250	1	MUSIC 1190C	2
Music Ensemble	1	MUSIC 2340	3
Math/Natural Science	3	MUSIC 2350	1
Social Science	3	Music Ensemble	1
LIB 1600	1
	18		16
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 2190C	2	MUSIC 2190C	2
MUSIC 3340	3	MUSIC 3840	3
MUSIC 3350	1	MUSIC 3440	3
MUSIC 3830	3	MUSIC 3450	1
Music Ensemble	1	Music Ensemble	1
Natural Science	3	Humanities	3
ENGL 2500	3	General Education Elective	3
		MUSIC 3270A or 3270B	2
		(Continuation Examiniation)
	16		18
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 1190B	1	MUSIC 1190B	1
MUSIC 3190C	3	MUSIC 3190C	3
MUSIC 3610	2	MUSIC 4150C	2
Music History/Theory - 4000 Level*	3	Music Ensemble	1
Music Ensemble	1	World Language/Elective	4
World Language/Elective	4	Math/Natural Science	3
MUSIC 4400 (even falls only)	3	LAS 2030	1
	17		15
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 1190B	1	MUSIC 1190B	1
MUSIC 4190C	3	MUSIC 4190C	3
Music Elective - 3000+ Level	3	Music Ensemble	1
Music Ensemble	1	MUSIC 4150C	3
Second World Language	4	Second World Language	4
General Education Elective	2	MUSIC 4200	R
MUSIC 4400 (even falls only)	3
	17		12

c

ENGL 1500 recommends concurrent enrollment in LIB 1600.

 

The BM degree requires a minimum of 124.5 credits, including a minimum of 45 credits at the 3000/4000 level. The LAS World Language requirements must be met. Courses which may be used for the General Education Requirements can be found at: (https://las.iastate.edu/students/academics/general-education/) All ISU students must complete a three-credit course in U.S. cultures and communities and a three-credit course in international perspectives (which is satisfied with MUSIC 3830). A list of approved courses can be found at:: (http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/courses/div-ip-guide.html) The courses taken to meet these requirements may also be used to meet other requirements.

 

Flexibility in scheduling. Many general education courses can easily be taken in different semesters than indicated. Music courses are best kept in the order/semesters indicated. (Most music courses are offered one semester each year.)

*

Some advanced theory and history courses (organ major requires 2 of each) are not offered every semester. Semesters of offerings are listed in the course descriptions in the catalog at: https://www.music.iastate.edu/advising.

Music, B.Mus. - Piano

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 1500c	3	Humanities	3
MUSIC 1190B	3	MUSIC 1190B	3
MUSIC 2240	4	MUSIC 2340	3
MUSIC 2250	1	MUSIC 2350	1
Music Ensemble	1	MUSIC 1200	3
LIB 1600	1	Music Ensemble	1
Math/Natural Science	3
	16		14
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 2190B	3	MUSIC 2190B	3
MUSIC 3340	3	MUSIC 3440	3
MUSIC 3350	1	MUSIC 3450	1
MUSIC 3830	3	MUSIC 3840	3
Music Ensemble	1	Music Ensemble	1
ENGL 2500	3	Elective	2
Elective	2	MUSIC 3270A or 3270B	2
		MUSIC 3210	1
		(Continuation Examination)
	16		16
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 3190B	3	MUSIC 3190B	3
MUSIC 3210	1	MUSIC 3210	1
MUSIC 3610	2	MUSIC 4150B	3
Music History/Theory - 4000 Level	3	Natural Science	3
Music Ensemble	1	Music Ensemble	1
MUSIC 4400 (even falls only)	3	World Language/Elective	4
World Language/Elective	4	LAS 2030	1
	17		16
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 3210	1	MUSIC 3210	1
MUSIC 4190B	3	MUSIC 4190B	3
Music Ensemble	1	General Education Elective	3
General Education Elective	2	Math/Natural Science	3
MUSIC 4400 (even falls only)	3	Humanities	3
Social Science	3	Social Science	3
MUSIC 4150B	2	MUSIC 4200	R
	15		16

c

ENGL 1500 recommends concurrent enrollment in LIB 1600.

 

The BM degree requires a minimum of 124.5 credits, including a minimum of 45 credits at the 3000/4000 level. The LAS World Language requirements must be met. Courses which may be used for the General Education Requirements can be found at: (https://las.iastate.edu/students/academics/general-education/) All ISU students must complete a three-credit course in U.S. cultures and communities and a three-credit course in international perspectives (which is satisfied with MUSIC 3830). A list of approved courses can be found at:: (http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/courses/div-ip-guide.html) The courses taken to meet these requirements may also be used to meet other requirements.

 

Flexibility in scheduling. Many general education courses can easily be taken in different semesters than indicated. Music courses are best kept in the order/semesters indicated. (Most music courses are offered one semester each year.)

*

Some advanced theory and history courses (piano major requires 1 history, 2 theory) are not offered every semester. Semesters of offerings are listed in the course descriptions in the catalog at: https://www.music.iastate.edu/advising.

Music, B.Mus. - Strings

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 1500c	3	Humanities	3
MUSIC 1190D	3	MUSIC 1810	1
MUSIC 12701	1	MUSIC 1190D	3
MUSIC 2240	4	MUSIC 1200	3
MUSIC 2250	1	MUSIC 12801	1
MUSIC 1810	1	MUSIC 2340	3
Math/Natural Science	3	MUSIC 2350	1
LIB 1600	1
	17		15
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 2190D	3	MUSIC 2190D	3
MUSIC 22701	1	MUSIC 22801	1
MUSIC 3340	3	MUSIC 3210D	1
MUSIC 3350	1	MUSIC 3440	3
MUSIC 3830	3	MUSIC 3450	1
MUSIC 1810	1	MUSIC 3840	3
ENGL 2500	3	MUSIC 1810	1
		Social Science	3
		(Continuation Examination)
	15		16
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 3210D	1	MUSIC 3210D	1
MUSIC 3190D	3	MUSIC 3190D	3
MUSIC 3610	2	MUSIC 1810	1
MUSIC 4150D	2	World Language/Elective	4
Music History/Theory - 4000 Level*	3	Math/Natural Science Choice	3
MUSIC 4400 (even falls only)	3	LAS 2030	1
MUSIC 1810	1
World Language/Elective	4
	19		13
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 3210D	1	MUSIC 1810	1
MUSIC 4190	1-3	MUSIC 3210D	1
MUSIC 1810	1	MUSIC 4150D	2
Social Science	3	MUSIC 4190D	3
Natural Science	3	General Education Elective	3
MUSIC 4400 (even falls only)	3	Humanities	3
Elective	2	General Education Elective	2
		MUSIC 4200	R
	14-16		15

¹

A placement examination in keyboard skills determines the student's placement in the Class Study in Piano courses. Students not required to take four semesters of class piano will take additional music elective credits.

c

ENGL 1500 recommends concurrent enrollment in LIB 1600.

 

The BM degree requires a minimum of 124.5 credits, including a minimum of 45 credits at the 3000/4000 level. The LAS World Language requirements must be met. Courses which may be used for the General Education Requirements can be found at: (https://las.iastate.edu/students/academics/general-education/) All ISU students must complete a three-credit course in U.S. cultures and communities and a three-credit course in international perspectives (which is satisfied with MUSIC 3830). A list of approved courses can be found at: (http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/courses/div-ip-guide.html) The courses taken to meet these requirements may also be used to meet other requirements.

 

Flexibility in scheduling. Many general education courses can easily be taken in different semesters than indicated. Music courses are best kept in the order/semesters indicated. (Most music courses are offered one semester each year.)

*

Some advanced theory and history courses (string major requires 1 history, 2 theory) are not offered every semester. Semesters of offerings are listed in the course descriptions in the catalog at: https://www.music.iastate.edu/advising.

Music, B.Mus. - Wind or Percussion Instrument

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 1500c	3	Arts and Humanites	3
MUSIC 1190	1-3	Music Ensemble	1
MUSIC 12701	1	MUSIC 1190	1-3
MUSIC 2240	4	MUSIC 1200	3
MUSIC 2250	1	MUSIC 12801	1
Music Ensemble	1	MUSIC 2340	3
Social Science	3	MUSIC 2350	1
LIB 1600c	1
	15-17		13-15
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 2190	1-3	MUSIC 2190	1-3
MUSIC 22701	1	MUSIC 22801	1
MUSIC 3340	3	MUSIC 3440	3
MUSIC 3350	1	MUSIC 3450	1
MUSIC 3830	3	MUSIC 3840	3
Music Ensemble	1	Music Ensemble	1
ENGL 2500	3	General Education Elective	3
		(Continuation Examination)
	13-15		13-15
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 3190	1-3	MUSIC 3190	1-3
MUSIC 3610	2	MUSIC 3210	1
MUSIC 4150	1-4	MUSIC 4150	1-4
Music History/Theory - 4000 Level*	3	Music Ensemble	1
Music Ensemble	1	World Language/Elective	4
MUSIC 4400 (even falls only)	3	Math/Natural Science	3
World Language/Elective	4	LAS 2030	1
	15-20		12-17
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 3210	1	MUSIC 3210	1
MUSIC 4190	1-3	MUSIC 4190	1-3
Music Ensemble	1	Music Elective 3000+ Level	3
MUSIC 4400	3	Arts & Humanities	3
Elective	2	Math/Natural Science	3
Social Science	3	MUSIC 4200	R
Natural Science	3
General Education Elective	2
	16-18		11-13

¹

A placement examination in keyboard skills determines the student's placement in the Class Study in Piano courses. Students with a concentration in piano or organ do not take Class Study in Piano. Students not required to take four semesters of class piano will take additional elective credits.

c

ENGL 1500 recommends concurrent enrollment in LIB 1600.

 

The BM degree requires a minimum of 124.5 credits, including a minimum of 45 credits at the 3000/4000 level. The LAS World Language requirements must be met. Courses which may be used for the General Education Requirements can be found at: (https://las.iastate.edu/students/academics/general-education/) All ISU students must complete a three-credit course in U.S. cultures and communities and a three-credit course in international perspectives (which is satisfied with MUSIC 3830). A list of approved courses can be found at: (http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/courses/div-ip-guide.html) The courses taken to meet these requirements may also be used to meet other requirements.

 

Flexibility in scheduling. Many general education courses can easily be taken in different semesters than indicated. Music courses are best kept in the order/semesters indicated. (Most music courses are offered one semester each year.)

*

Some advanced theory and history courses (wind or percussion major requires 1 history, 2 theory) are not offered every semester. Semesters of offerings are listed in the course descriptions in the catalog at: https://www.music.iastate.edu/advising.

Music, B.Mus. - Instrumental Education K-12

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 1190:	1-3	MUSIC 1190	1-3
MUSIC 12701	1	MUSIC 1200	3
MUSIC 2240	4	MUSIC 12801	1
MUSIC 2250	1	MUSIC 2340	3
Ensemble	1	MUSIC 2350	1
ENGL 1500	3	MUSIC 3510/3540/3550**	1-2
LIB 1600	1	MUSIC 3580B	R
Gen. Ed. (Humanities)	3	Ensemble	1
Gen. Ed. (Math)	3	PSYCH 2300	3
		MUSIC 2660c	2
		Apply to Teacher Education Program
		MUSIC 2800K	0.5
	18-20		16.5-19.5
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 2190	1-3	MUSIC 2190	1-3
MUSIC 2270	1	MUSIC 22801	1
MUSIC 3340	3	MUSIC 3440	3
MUSIC 3350	1	MUSIC 3450	1
MUSIC 3500/3520/3530**	1	MUSIC 3510/3540/3550**	1-2
MUSIC 3580B	R	MUSIC 3580B	R
MUSIC 3830	3	MUSIC 3840	3
Ensemble	1	Ensemble	1
ENGL 2500	3	SPCM 2120	3
Natural Science	3	MUSIC 2480	2
EDUC 2040	3	MUSIC 3680 (odd springs) or MUSIC 3640 (even springs) or MUSIC 4900A (arr.)++	1-2
		MUSIC 3680 (odd springs) or MUSIC 3640 (even springs) or MUSIC 4900A (arr.)++	1-2
	20-22		18-23
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 3190	1-3	MUSIC 3190	1-3
MUSIC 3500/3530**	1	MUSIC 3510/3540/3550**	1-2
MUSIC 3580B	R	MUSIC 3620B	2
MUSIC 3610	2	MUSIC 3580B	R
MUSIC 3660c	2	MUSIC 4800K	1
MUSIC 4800K	1	MUSIC 3680 (odd springs) or MUSIC 4640 (even springs) or MUSIC 4900 (arr.)++	1-2
Ensemble	1	Ensemble	1
SPED 4010c	3	World Language	4
Natural Science/Math	3	EDUC 4060	3
World Language	4	MUSIC 3750	1
		LAS 2030	1
	18-20		16-20
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 4190	1-3	MUSIC 4170S	8
MUSIC 3500/3520/3530**	1	MUSIC 4170R	8
MUSIC 3580B	R
MUSIC 4660	2
Ensemble	1
PSYCH 3330	3
EDUC 4260	3
MUSIC 4800KC	2
Gen. Ed. - Humanities	3
MUSIC 4200	R
	16-18		16

¹

A placement examination in keyboard skills determines the student's placement in the Class Study in Piano courses. Students with a concentration in piano or organ do not take Class Study in Piano.

**

Students should take the major area (WW or brass) with which they are least familiar first to gain more experience in lab band. However, WW players planning to gain additional skills on a 2nd WW, might choose to take that area first. Non-WW players should take 3510 before 3520. 3580B must be taken concurrently with each tech course (3500-3550).

++

Alternate year courses. String players take 4900B and 4640. WW and brass players take 3680 and 4640.

c

These courses which appear in the same semester must be taken concurrently.

 

The LAS world language requirement must be met. The U.S. cultures and communities and international perspectives requirements are automatically met with courses required for this degree option (EDUC 4060 and MUSIC 3830).

 

Many general education and education (EDUC) courses can easily be taken in different semesters than indicated as well as summer. Music courses are best kept in the order/semesters indicated (Most music courses are offered one semester each year).

Music, B.Mus. - Voice

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 1500c	3	Humanities	3
MUSIC 1190A	2	Social Science	3
MUSIC 12701	1	MUSIC 1190A	2
MUSIC 2240	4	MUSIC 1200	3
MUSIC 2250	1	MUSIC 12801	1
Music Ensemble	1	MUSIC 2340	3
Math/Natural Science	3	MUSIC 2350	1
LIB 1600	1	Music Ensemble	1
	16		17
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 2190A	2	MUSIC 2190A	2
MUSIC 22701	1	MUSIC 22801	1
MUSIC 3340	3	MUSIC 3440	3
MUSIC 3350	1	MUSIC 3450	1
MUSIC 3830	3	MUSIC 3840	3
Music Ensemble	1	Music Ensemble	1
Natural Science	3	General Education Elective	3
ENGL 2500	3	(Continuation Examination)
	17		14
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 3190A	3	MUSIC 3190A	3
MUSIC 3240 or 4150A2	2	MUSIC 3250 or 36002	2
MUSIC 3610	2	MUSIC 3270A or 3270B	2
Music History - 4000 Level	3	Music Ensemble	1
MUSIC 4400 (even falls only)	3	World Language/Elective	4
Music Ensemble	1	Math/Natural Science	3
World Language/Elective	4	LAS 2030	1
	18		16
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 4190A	3	MUSIC 4190A	3
MUSIC 4150A or 32402	2	MUSIC 3600 or 32502	2
Music Ensemble	1	Music Ensemble	1
MUSIC 4400 (even falls only)	3	Humanities	3
Second World Language	4	Social Science	3
General Education Elective	2	Second World Language	4
		MUSIC 4200	R
	15		16

¹

A placement examination in keyboard skills determines the student's placement in the Class Study in Piano courses.

²

MUSIC 3240 alternate Fall (even numbered years) / MUSIC 3250 alternate Spring (odd number years -- same academic year; MUSIC 3600 alternate Spring (even numbered years) when 3250 is not taught.

c

ENGL 1500 recommends concurrent enrollment in LIB 1600.

 

The BM degree requires a minimum of 124.5 credits, including a minimum of 45 credits at the 3000/4000 level. The LAS World Language requirements must be met. Courses which may be used for the General Education Requirements can be found at: (https://las.iastate.edu/students/academics/general-education/) All ISU students must complete a three-credit course in U.S. cultures and communities and a three-credit course in international perspectives (which is satisfied with MUSIC 3830). A list of approved courses can be found at:: (http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/courses/div-ip-guide.html) The courses taken to meet these requirements may also be used to meet other requirements.

 

Flexibility in scheduling. Many general education courses can easily be taken in different semesters than indicated. Music courses are best kept in the order/semesters indicated. (Most music courses are offered one semester each year.)

*

Some advanced theory and history courses (voice major requires 1 history, 2 theory) are not offered every semester. Semesters of offerings are listed in the course descriptions in the catalog at: https://www.music.iastate.edu/advising.

Music, B.Mus. - Vocal Education K-12

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 1190	1-3	MUSIC 1190	1-3
MUSIC 12701	1	MUSIC 1200	3
MUSIC 2240	4	MUSIC 12801	1
MUSIC 2250	1	MUSIC 2340	3
Choral Ensemble	1	MUSIC 2350	1
MUSIC 3580A2	R	Choral Ensemble	1
ENGL 1500	3	MUSIC 3580A2	R
Humanities	3	SPCM 2120c	3
Math course	3	MUSIC 2660c	2
LIB 1600	1	MUSIC 2800K	0.5
	18-20		15.5-17.5
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 2190	1-3	MUSIC 2190	1-3
MUSIC 22701	1	MUSIC 22801	1
MUSIC 3340	3	MUSIC 2480	2
MUSIC 3350	1	MUSIC 3440	3
MUSIC 3610 (even falls) or PSYCH 2300 (odd falls)++	2-3	MUSIC 3450	1
MUSIC 3830	3	Choral Ensemble	1
Choral Ensemble	1	MUSIC 3600(even springs)++	2
MUSIC 3580A2	R	MUSIC 3620A (odd springs) or MUSIC 3670 (even springs)++	2
ENGL 2500	3	MUSIC 3840	3
EDUC 2040	3	MUSIC 3580A2	R
Natural Science	3	Continuation Exam
	21-24		16-18
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 3190: Applied Music: Majors		MUSIC 3190	1-3
Choral Ensemble	1	MUSIC 3270A or 3270B	2
MUSIC 3660c	2	Choral Ensemble	1
MUSIC 4800Kc	1	MUSIC 3600 (even springs)	2
MUSIC 3580A2	R	MUSIC 3620A (odd springs) or MUSIC 3670 (even spring)++	2
MUSIC 3610 (even falls) or PSYCH 3330 (odd falls)++	2-3	MUSIC 3580A+	R
Humanities	3	MUSIC 4800K	1
SPED 4010c	3	World Language	4
World Language	4	General Education - Natural Science/Math	3
MUSIC 3740	1	LAS 2030	1
	17-18		17-19
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 4190	1-3	MUSIC 4170R	8
MUSIC 4660c	2	MUSIC 4170S	8
Choral Ensemble	1
MUSIC 3010A or 3010B	1-3
MUSIC 4650	2
MUSIC 3580A2	R
PSYCH 3330	3
EDUC 4260	3
MUSIC 4800Kc	2
EDUC 4060	3
MUSIC 4200	R
	18-22		16

¹

A placement examination in keyboard skills determines the student's placement in the Class Study in Piano courses. Students with a concentration in piano or organ do not take Class Study in Piano.

²

Lab Ensemble is required every semester offered: Fall and odd springs.

c

These courses which appear in the same semester must be taken concurrently.

++

Alternate year courses: The usual semester of offering is indicated by the calendar year (odd or even) of the semester. Consult the current catalog and the department web site for up-to-date information about semesters courses are offered. PSYCH 2300 and PSYCH 3330 are offered every semester; when they are taken is determined by the schedules of the alternate year music courses.

 

The LAS World Language requirements must be met. The U.S. cultures and communities and international perspectives requirements are automatically met with courses required for this degree option (EDUC 4060 and MUSIC 3830).

*

Advanced theory and history courses (music education major requires 1 history, 1 theory) are not offered every semester. Semesters of offerings are listed in the course descriptions in the catalog at: https://www.music.iastate.edu/advising.

 

Flexibility in scheduling. Many general education courses can easily be taken in different semesters than indicated. Music courses are best kept in the order/semesters indicated (Most music courses are offered one semester each year).

Music, B.Mus.-Composition

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 1500	3	Math/Natural Science	3
MUSIC 1190	1-3	MUSIC 2900C	1
MUSIC 2900C	1	MUSIC 1190	1-3
MUSIC 1270	1	MUSIC 1200	3
MUSIC 2240	4	MUSIC 1280	1
MUSIC 2250	1	MUSIC 2340	3
Music Ensemble	1	MUSIC 2350	1
Social Science	3	Music Ensemble	1
LIB 1600	1
	16-18		14-16
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 2190	1-3	MUSIC 2190	1-3
MUSIC 2270	1	MUSIC 2280	1
MUSIC 3830	3	MUSIC 3440	3
MUSIC 3340	3	MUSIC 3450	1
MUSIC 3350	1	MUSIC 3840	3
Music Ensemble	1	Music Ensemble	1
MUSIC 2900C	1	MUSIC 2900C	1
ENGL 2500	3	MUSIC 2460	2
		General Education Elective	3
		Continuation Examination	R
	14-16		16-18
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 3190	1-3	MUSIC 3190	1-3
MUSIC 3610	2	MUSIC 3620A or 3620B	2
Music History - 4000 Level	3	Music Ensemble	1
Music Theory - 4000 Level	3	MUSIC 4900C	3
Music Ensemble	1	Math/Natural Science	3
MUSIC 4900C	2	World Language Elective	4
World Language Elective	4	LAS 2030	1
	16-18		15-17
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
MUSIC 4190	1-3	MUSIC 4190	1-3
Music Theory - 4000 Level	3	Music ensemble	1
Music Ensemble	1	Natural Science	3
MUSIC 4900C	3	MUSIC 4900C	4
Humanities	3	MUSIC 3620A or 3620B	2
Social Science	3	Humanities	3
General Education Elective	2	MUSIC 4200	R
	16-18		14-16

¹

A placement examination in keyboard skills determines the student's placement in the Class Study in Piano courses. Students with a concentration in piano or organ do not take Class Study in Piano. Students placing out of class piano may need to take additional elective credits to earn the required 124.5 cr. for the BM degree.

²

ENGL 1500 recommends concurrent enrollment in LIB 1600.

³

Alternate year course, taught in odd number years, spring semester.

 

Some advanced theory and history courses are not offered every semester. Semesters of offerings are listed in the course descriptions in the catalog. The BM in composition requires one advanced history course (3 cr.) and 9 credits of advanced theory from the following courses: 3460, 4400, 4460, 4900B, 5900I. Advanced theory courses must include 3460 or 4460.

*

The BM degree requires a minimum of 124.5 credits, including a minimum of 45 credits at the 3000/4000 level. The LAS World Language requirements must be met. Courses which may be used for the General Education Requirements can be found at: (https://las.iastate.edu/students/academics/general-education/) All ISU students must complete a three-credit course in U.S. cultures and communities and a three-credit course in international perspectives (which is satisfied with MUSIC 3830). A list of approved courses can be found at: (http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/courses/div-ip-guide.html) The courses taken to meet these requirements may also be used to meet other requirements.

Minor in Music

Candidates for the minor in music will complete 15 credits in music including:

MUSIC 1010	Fundamentals of Music	2
or MUSIC 2240	Music Theory I
Three of the following		9
MUSIC 1020	Introduction to Music Listening
MUSIC 1200	Introduction to Music Literature and Styles
or MUSIC 3020	Masterpieces of Music and Art in Western Culture
MUSIC 3040	History of American Rock 'n' Roll
MUSIC 3830	History of Music I
4 credits chosen from the following		4
MUSIC 1110	Wind Ensemble
MUSIC 1130	Jazz Ensemble
MUSIC 1140A	Marching and Pep Bands: Marching Band
MUSIC 1140B	Marching and Pep Bands: Pep Band
MUSIC 1150	Symphonic Band
MUSIC 1410	Lyrica Ensemble
MUSIC 1510A	University Chorus: Cantamus Women's Choir	1
or MUSIC 1510B	University Chorus: Statesmen Men's Choir
MUSIC 1610	Iowa State Singers
MUSIC 1810	Symphony Orchestra
MUSIC 3010A	Opera Studio: Opera/Operetta	1-3
or MUSIC 3010B	Opera Studio: Music Theater
MUSIC 3210	Advanced Ensemble
MUSIC 1180	Applied Music for Non-Majors
MUSIC 3180	Applied Music for Non-Majors
MUSIC 2900F	Special Problems: Applied Music

At least 6 of the 15 credits must be in courses numbered 3000 and above taken at ISU with a grade of C or better. The minor must include at least 9 credits that are not used to meet any other department, college, or university requirement.

Students pursuing a music minor must meet the audition requirements and/or prerequisites for all courses they wish to take.

MINOR IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Candidates for the minor in music technology will complete 15 credits including:

MUSIC 2460	Introduction to Creative Digital Music	2
MUSIC 3460	Computer Music Programming Design	3
MUSIC 4460	Sound Synthesis Design for Electronic Music	3
7 credits from the following		7
COMS 1070	Windows Application Programming
COMS 2070	Fundamentals of Computer Programming
or COMS 2270	Object-oriented Programming
COMS 2280	Introduction to Data Structures
COMS 3090	Software Development Practices
COMS 3270	Advanced Programming Techniques
CPRE 3290	Software Project Management
EE 2010	Electric Circuits
EE 2240	Signals and Systems I
EE 3240	Signals and Systems II
ME 4510	Engineering Acoustics
SE 3190	Construction of User Interfaces
MUSIC 1010	Fundamentals of Music
or MUSIC 1050	Basic Musicianship
MUSIC 1020	Introduction to Music Listening
MUSIC 1180	Applied Music for Non-Majors
MUSIC 1200	Introduction to Music Literature and Styles
or MUSIC 3020	Masterpieces of Music and Art in Western Culture
MUSIC 2240	Music Theory I
MUSIC 2250	Aural Theory I
MUSIC 2340	Music Theory II
MUSIC 2350	Aural Theory II
MUSIC 2900F	Special Problems: Applied Music
MUSIC 3040	History of American Rock 'n' Roll
MUSIC 3180	Applied Music for Non-Majors
MUSIC 3830	History of Music I
MUSIC 3840	History of Music II
MUSIC 4720	History of American Music
MUSIC 4900I	Independent Study: Electronic Music
Total Credits		15

Music courses that may be taken by music majors to meet the requirements for the Music Technology minor are limited to the following:

MUSIC 2460	Introduction to Creative Digital Music	2
MUSIC 3460	Computer Music Programming Design	3
MUSIC 4460	Sound Synthesis Design for Electronic Music	3
MUSIC 4900I	Independent Study: Electronic Music	1-30
MUSIC 5900I	Special Topics: Electronic Music	1-30

At least six of the fifteen credits must be taken at Iowa State University in courses numbered 3000 or above with a grade of C or higher. The minor must include at least nine credits not used to meet any other department, college, or university requirement. Students pursuing a minor in music technology must meet the audition requirements and/or prerequisites for all music courses they wish to take.