Music Performance, Vocal (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 1110 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 1 (lessons)
• MUS 1550 - Keyboard Musicianship I Credit Hour(s): 1
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 1110 - Vocal Technique and Diction Credit Hour(s): 1

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 1120 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 1 (lessons)
• MUS 1110 - Vocal Technique and Diction Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 1560 - Keyboard Musicianship II Credit Hour(s): 1
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Three

• MUS 2010 - Theory of Music III Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 2510 - Musicianship III Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUE - Primary Music Ensemble Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 2210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• MUS 2620 - Pronunciation of Foreign Language: German Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUA 1110 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 2420 - Comparative Nonwestern Cultures: Music Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 3230 - Basic Conducting Credit Hour(s): 2
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 2

Term Four

• MUS 2020 - Theory of Music IV Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 2520 - Musicianship IV Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUE - Primary Music Ensemble Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 2220 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• MUS 2610 - Pronunciation of Foreign Language: French Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUA 1120 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 1210 - Music Listening Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 4200 - Opera Production and Coaching Credit Hour(s): 2

Term Five

• MUS 3110 - History of Music I Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUE - Primary Music Ensemble Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 3410 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 4 (lessons)
• MUA 2110 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 1 (keyboard lesson)
• MUS 3420 - Form and Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 4550 - Vocal Literature I Credit Hour(s): 2
• 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 Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 3420 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 4 (lessons)

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• GER 1010 - Beginning German I Credit Hour(s): 3 or
• FR 1010 - Beginning French I Credit Hour(s): 3

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• MUA 2110 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 1 (keyboard lesson)
• MUA 3990 - Junior Recital Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 4560 - Vocal Literature II Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Seven

• MUA 4410 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 4 (lessons)
• MUS 4430 - Vocal Pedagogy Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUS 4200 - Opera Production and Coaching Credit Hour(s): 2
• CORE - Core (Wright State Science Course) Course Credit Hour(s): 4
• ITA 1010 - Beginning Italian I Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Eight

• MUA 4420 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 4 (lessons)
• MUA 4990 - Senior Recital Credit Hour(s): 0 to 1 (1 required)
• MUS 4650 - Computer Applications in Music Credit Hour(s): 2
• CORE - Core (Wright State Science Course) Credit Hour(s): 4
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Notes:

This plan outlines a four-year path to graduation.  You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified.  For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken.  This suggested plan to four-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments.  Some course offerings may change.

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 department offers majors in the following areas of performance: bassoon, clarinet, classical guitar, euphonium, flute, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, and voice. With departmental permission,
students may major in fields other than those listed. Students study continuously in their chosen area, including satisfactory public performance of specified recitals during the junior and senior years.

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