Music History and Literature, BM (GPS)

Term One

• MUS 1010 - Theory of Music I Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 1510 - Musicianship I Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUE - Primary Music Ensemble [assigned] Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 1210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• MUS 1550 - Keyboard Musicianship I Credit Hour(s): 1 (see advisor for specifics)
• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• Sci Course - Core (Wright State Science Course) Credit Hour(s): 4

Term Two

• MUS 1020 - Theory of Music II Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 1520 - Musicianship II Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUE - Primary Music Ensemble [assigned] Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 1220 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• MUS 1560 - Keyboard Musicianship II Credit Hour(s): 1 (see advisor for specifics)
• MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3
• Sci Course - Core (Wright State Science Course) Credit Hour(s): 4

Term Three

• MUS 2010 - Theory of Music III Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 2510 - Musicianship III Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUE - Primary Music Ensemble [assigned] Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 2210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• MUA 1110 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 1 (keyboard)
• MUS 3230 - Basic Conducting Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUS 2420 - Comparative Nonwestern Cultures: Music Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Four

• MUS 2020 - Theory of Music IV Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 2520 - Musicianship IV Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 2220 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• MUA 1120 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 1 (keyboard)
• MUS 1210 - Music Listening Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Five

• MUS 3110 - History of Music I Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUE - Primary Music Ensemble [assigned] Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 3210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• MUS 3420 - Form and Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 4140 - Intro to Research in Music Credit Hour(s): 3
• Beginning Language Course (1010 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Six

• MUS 3120 - History of Music II Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUE - Primary Music Ensemble [assigned] Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 3220 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• MUS - Advanced Music Literature-student choice (see advisor) Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 3430 - Orchestration and Vocal Arranging Credit Hour(s): 3
• Beginning Language Course (1020 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
• UL - Upper-level Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Seven

• MUS 4650 - Computer Applications in Music Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUS - Advanced Music Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
• Intermediate Language Course (2010 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Eight

• MUS 4810 - Advanced Studies in Special Subjects Credit Hour(s): 1 to 6 Credit Hour(s): 3 hrs. required
• MUS - Advanced Music Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
• Intermediate Language Course (2020 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
• MUS 4360 - Counterpoint Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Note(s):

*Languages include Arabic (ARA), American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese (CHI), French (FR), German (GER), Greek (GR), Italian (ITA), Japanese (JPN), Latin (LAT), Russian (RUS), and Spanish (SPN).

Program Description

The Department of Music offers a four-year curriculum designed for students who wish to pursue a career in music. As an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the department has designed the requirements for entrance and graduation according to the published standards of that association. The Bachelor of Music degree is offered with majors in performance, music education, and music history and literature; the Bachelor of Arts degree is offered with a major in music. The department also collaborates with the Department of Computer Science, Music Option.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music History & Literature is not a terminal degree, and students should expect to continue at the graduate level. Therefore, students should consult with the appropriate faculty advisor before entering.

Career Opportunities

For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Campus Contact Information

The Department of Music
M153 Creative Arts Center
(937)775-2346
http://www.wright.edu/music/
music@wright.edu

Audition/Application: http://www.wright.edu/music/students/prospective/undergraduate.html

Additional Comments

Academic success resources (math, writing, tutoring): http://www.wright.edu/uc/success/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/

Transitional Advising WebPage (TAP): http://www.wright.edu/semesters-advising