Doctor of Musical Arts, DMA
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate:
- knowledge and skills in performance that will prepare students for careers in performance or academia;
- advanced competencies in repertoire, historical understanding, performance practice, and overall musicianship;
- knowledge and skills at the highest professional level in all facets and modes of performance within the student's area of study;
- learning of effective approaches to pedagogy in the student's area of study; and
- knowledge and skills in one or more fields of music outside the student's area of study, such as theory, musicology, performance, composition, etc.
The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. Students must maintain a Graduate College program grade-point average of at least 3.00 to earn the degree. The DMA offers subprograms in brass, choral conducting, collaborative piano, orchestral conducting, organ, percussion, piano pedagogy, piano performance, string, voice, wind conducting, and woodwind. A minimum of 39 s.h. for the degree must be taken at the University of Iowa after formal program admission.
Entering DMA students must take School of Music advisory examinations in the areas of music history and music theory. These examinations are given on the Friday and Saturday preceding the opening of classes in the fall semester. For more information, visit the School of Music website.
Common Requirements
Introductory Courses
All students complete MUS:5300 Introduction to Graduate Study in Music (3 s.h.) and MUS:7140 Seminar in Music Research (2 s.h.) on an A–F graded basis.
Students in the brass, collaborative piano, organ, percussion, piano pedagogy, piano performance, string, voice, and woodwind subprograms are required to take MUS:7899 DMA Qualifying Recital (0 s.h.) once. Students in choral, orchestral, or wind conducting are not held to this requirement.
Music Theory Requirement
All students complete 9 s.h. from the following course list taken on an A–F graded basis.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS:4200 | Counterpoint Before 1600 | 3 |
| MUS:4201 | Counterpoint After 1600 | 3 |
| MUS:4730 | Jazz Theory | 3 |
| MUS:5235 | Tonal Analysis | 3 |
| MUS:5236 | Non-Tonal Analysis | 3 |
| MUS:5237 | Analysis of Popular Music | 3 |
| MUS:5240 | Special Topics in Theory and Analysis (may be repeated) | 3 |
| MUS:6211 | Theoretical Approaches to Music | 3 |
| MUS:6215 | Music Theory Pedagogy | 3 |
Music History Requirement
All students complete 9 s.h. from the following course list taken on an A–F graded basis; a maximum of one course numbered 4000–4999 is permitted.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUS:6305 | Teaching Music History and Culture | 3 |
| MUS:6310 | Topics in Musicology (may be repeated) | 3 |
| MUS:6312 | Historical Approaches to Music | 3 |
| MUS:6314 | Topics in Ethnomusicology (may be repeated) | 3 |
| MUS:6315 | Foundations of Ethnomusicology | 3 |
| MUS:6375 | Music Editing | 3 |
| A maximum of one of these: | ||
| MUS:4320 | Music and Gender | 3 |
| MUS:4330 | Early Music | 3 |
| MUS:4335 | Eighteenth-Century Music | 3 |
| MUS:4340 | Nineteenth-Century Music | 3 |
| MUS:4345 | Twentieth-Century Music | 3 |
| MUS:4350 | Advanced Jazz History | 3 |
| MUS:4355 | American Music | 3 |
| MUS:4360 | Jazz Matters | 3 |
| MUS:4610 | Studies in Film and Music (may be repeated) | 3 |
Additional Courses Requirement
All students are required to complete additional coursework to reach the 72 s.h. for the degree. This is done through fulfillment of the following areas. Students work closely with their advisor to determine the amount of credits they should enroll in for each of these areas.
DMA Recital
All students except those in the collaborative piano and wind conducting subprograms are required to take MUS:7900 DMA Recital three times for 1–2 s.h. each, for a minimum of 3 s.h. and a maximum of 6 s.h. toward the degree. Students in the collaborative piano and wind conducting subprograms are required to take this course three times for 2 s.h. each.
DMA Essay/Thesis
All students are required to take MUS:7970 DMA Thesis for a minimum of 2 s.h. Students are allowed to complete additional enrollments in MUS:7970 for a total maximum of 6 s.h. toward the degree.
Electives
Students complete elective coursework as needed to reach a total of 72 s.h. Courses taken to fulfill the world language proficiency requirement or the secondary area of music requirement are permitted to apply toward electives if numbered 3000 or above.
Students may select electives from music courses (prefix MUS) numbered 3000 or above, excluding MUS:5200. Additional non-music courses or graduate transfer coursework may be permitted with the approval of the student’s advisor.
World Language Proficiency or Secondary Area of Music Requirement
Students in the choral conducting, collaborative piano, organ, and voice subprograms are required to fulfill their subprograms’ respective world language proficiency requirements.
Students in the brass, orchestral conducting, percussion, piano pedagogy, piano performance, string, wind conducting, and woodwind subprograms may complete either their subprograms’ respective world language proficiency requirement or a secondary area of music.
World Language Proficiency
Students should consult with their faculty advisor in their respective subprogram if they wish to demonstrate proficiency in a world language that is not listed as an option below.
- Brass, orchestral conducting, piano pedagogy, piano performance, string, wind conducting, and woodwind students who pursue world language proficiency are required to achieve fourth-level proficiency with a grade of B or above in French or German.
- Choral conducting students are required to achieve second-level of proficiency with a grade of C or above in two languages chosen from French, German, and Italian. One requirement must be met by the end of the student’s third semester. The second requirement must be met by the time the thesis proposal is approved.
- Collaborative piano students are required to achieve fourth-level proficiency with a grade of B or above in French, German, or Italian.
- Organ students are required to achieve second-level proficiency with a grade of B or above in two languages, typically French and German.
- Percussion students who pursue world language proficiency are required to achieve fourth-level proficiency with a grade of B or above in a language offered by the University of Iowa.
- Voice students are required to achieve second-level proficiency with a grade of B or above in each of the three major singing languages, French, German, and Italian, prior to taking comprehensive exams. In addition, advanced reading knowledge in one of the required languages must be demonstrated through a written exam administered by the subprogram.
Students may satisfy the proficiency requirement in one of these ways:
- Testing out of the language at the University of Iowa by individual testing through the world language area. Students should check with their subprogram regarding this option.
- Taking the language course at the University of Iowa. Visit GE CLAS Core in the catalog for a list of courses and languages that satisfy this requirement and their respective levels of proficiency.
- Completing a course of similar scope from another institution within the last 10 years. Students should check with their subprogram before enrolling in a course.
Secondary Area of Music Option
Students in the brass, orchestral conducting, percussion, piano pedagogy, piano performance, string, wind conducting, and woodwind subprograms may complete a secondary area of music instead of world language proficiency.
The secondary area of music option is an opportunity for students to individualize their course of study according to their strengths, personal interests, and career aspirations. The secondary area will enhance their viability in the job market and broaden the students’ professional profile and competence.
The student, the subprogram advisor, and a professor from the secondary area will define this individualized component of the DMA course of study by the end of the first year of study. A contract listing the required coursework or other specific outcomes will be filed with the student’s records in the Academic Office in the School of Music. The required coursework will include a minimum of 6 s.h. These hours may not include any courses required to fulfill other degree requirements. The student’s comprehensive examination committee will include the secondary area advisor, who will provide questions pertaining to the secondary area.
Possible secondary areas include conducting, music education, jazz studies, music theory, musicology, chamber music, audio recording, or a secondary applied area. Secondary areas may not be specialized areas of the primary performance/pedagogy or conducting area.
Subprograms
Coursework taken for the music MA at the University of Iowa may apply toward DMA requirements, including ensemble, applied lessons, and chamber music. Students with a non-UI graduate degree in music will have their transfer credit evaluated to determine the amount of credit that can be applied toward DMA requirements.
Brass
Brass Required Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these: | ||
| MUS:5111 | Advanced Brass Pedagogy and Literature I | 2 |
| MUS:5112 | Advanced Brass Pedagogy and Literature II | 2 |
| MUS:5115 | Advanced Brass Ensemble Literature | 2 |
Brass Ensemble
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 8 s.h. from these: | ||
| MUS:3160 | Symphony Band/Concert Band (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:3180 | Orchestra (may be repeated) | 1 |
Brass Applied Lessons
Students must choose one instrument for all 16 s.h. in applied lessons.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| MUS:6032 | Major Horn (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| MUS:6033 | Major Trumpet (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| MUS:6034 | Major Trombone (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| MUS:6035 | Major Euphonium (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| MUS:6036 | Major Tuba (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
Brass-Wind Chamber Music
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4 s.h. from these: | ||
| MUS:3485 | Wind Chamber Music (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:3489 | Chamber Music Residency Program (may be repeated) | 1 |
Brass Additional Courses
Brass students must total 15 s.h. in the "Additional Courses Requirement"; visit the preceding section titled Additional Courses Requirement for more details.
Choral Conducting
Choral Conducting Required Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these: | ||
| MUS:6120 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Voice | 1 |
| MUS:6561 | Seminar: Choral Literature and Analysis I | 2 |
| MUS:6562 | Seminar: Choral Literature and Analysis II | 2 |
| MUS:6563 | Seminar: Choral Literature and Analysis III | 2 |
| MUS:6564 | Seminar: Choral Literature and Analysis IV | 2 |
| MUS:6581 | Advanced Choral Conducting I | 2 |
| MUS:6582 | Advanced Choral Conducting II | 2 |
| MUS:6583 | Advanced Choral Conducting III | 2 |
| MUS:6584 | Advanced Choral Conducting IV | 2 |
| MUS:6585 | Score Reading | 1 |
Choral Conducting Ensemble
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4 s.h. from these: | ||
| MUS:3170 | Kantorei (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:3172 | Camerata Singers (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:3174 | University Choir (may be repeated) | 1 |
Choral Conducting Additional Courses
Choral conducting students must total 27 s.h. in the Additional Courses Requirement; visit the preceding section titled Additional Courses Requirement for more details.
Collaborative Piano
Collaborative Piano Required Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these: | ||
| MUS:3489 | Chamber Music Residency Program (taken twice for 2 s.h. each) | 4 |
| MUS:5420 | Collaborative Piano Literature I: Strings | 3 |
| MUS:5421 | Collaborative Piano Literature II: Woodwinds and Brass | 3 |
| MUS:5510 | Graduate Diction | 2 |
| MUS:6021 | Major Piano (taken ten times for 2 s.h. each) | 20 |
| MUS:7401 | Special Studies in Piano Accompaniment and Chamber Music (taken six times for 1 s.h. each) | 6 |
| One of these: | ||
| MUS:6541 | Survey of Song Literature I | 3 |
| MUS:6542 | Survey of Song Literature II | 3 |
Collaborative Piano Additional Courses
Collaborative piano students must total 8 s.h. in the "Additional Courses Requirement"; visit the preceding section titled Additional Courses Requirement for more details. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in MUS:3001 Introduction to Jazz Improvisation, MUS:4210 Keyboard Harmony, and MUS:6585 Score Reading.
Orchestral Conducting
Orchestral Conducting Required Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these: | ||
| MUS:5510 | Graduate Diction | 2 |
| MUS:6120 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Voice | 1 |
| MUS:6580 | Advanced Orchestral Conducting (taken six times for 2 s.h. each) | 12 |
| MUS:6585 | Score Reading | 1 |
| MUS:6586 | Advanced Orchestral Literature and Professional Development (taken six times for 2 s.h. each) | 12 |
Orchestral Conducting Applied Lessons
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| MUS:6120 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Voice | 1 |
| MUS:6121 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Piano | 1 |
| MUS:6122 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Organ | 1 |
| MUS:6123 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Violin | 1 |
| MUS:6124 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Viola | 1 |
| MUS:6125 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Cello | 1 |
| MUS:6126 | Graduate Secondary Performance - String Bass | 1 |
| MUS:6127 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Flute | 1 |
| MUS:6128 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Oboe | 1 |
| MUS:6129 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Clarinet | 1 |
| MUS:6130 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Bassoon | 1 |
| MUS:6131 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Saxophone | 1 |
| MUS:6132 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Horn | 1 |
| MUS:6133 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Trumpet | 1 |
| MUS:6134 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Trombone | 1 |
| MUS:6135 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Euphonium | 1 |
| MUS:6136 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Tuba | 1 |
| MUS:6137 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Percussion | 1 |
Orchestral Conducting Ensemble Requirement
Choral
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| MUS:3170 | Kantorei | 1 |
| MUS:3172 | Camerata Singers | 1 |
| MUS:3174 | University Choir | 1 |
Orchestral
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| An additional 3 s.h. from these (all courses may be repeated): | ||
| MUS:3160 | Symphony Band/Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS:3170 | Kantorei | 1 |
| MUS:3172 | Camerata Singers | 1 |
| MUS:3174 | University Choir | 1 |
Orchestral Conducting Additional Courses
Orchestral conducting students must total 16 s.h. in the "Additional Courses Requirement"; visit the preceding section titled Additional Courses Requirement for more details.
Organ
Organ Required Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these: | ||
| MUS:4450 | Organ Literature Survey (taken twice for 2 s.h. each) | 4 |
| MUS:5452 | Organ Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUS:5475 | Organ Literature Special Topics (taken twice for 2 s.h. each) | 4 |
| MUS:6022 | Major Organ (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| 4 s.h. from these: | ||
| MUS:4452 | Liturgics | 2 |
| MUS:4454 | Service Playing and Improvisation | 2 |
| MUS:5450 | History of Organ Building and Design | 2 |
| MUS:5452 | Organ Pedagogy | 2 |
| additional enrollments in MUS:5475, beyond the two required | 2 | |
Organ Ensemble Requirement
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 8 s.h. from these (all courses may be repeated): | ||
| MUS:3160 | Symphony Band/Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS:3170 | Kantorei | 1 |
| MUS:3172 | Camerata Singers | 1 |
| MUS:3174 | University Choir | 1 |
| MUS:3180 | Orchestra | 1 |
Organ Additional Courses
Organ students must total 11 s.h. in the "Additional Courses Requirement"; visit the preceding section titled Additional Courses Requirement for more details.
Percussion
Percussion Required Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these: | ||
| MUS:5130 | Advanced Percussion Pedagogy and Literature | 2 |
| MUS:6037 | Major Percussion (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| 8 s.h. from these: | ||
| MUS:3150 | Percussion Ensemble (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:3151 | Percussion Chamber Ensemble (may be repeated) | 1 |
Percussion Ensemble
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 8 s.h. from these: | ||
| MUS:3160 | Symphony Band/Concert Band (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:3180 | Orchestra (may be repeated) | 1 |
Percussion Additional Courses
Percussion students must total 15 s.h. in the "Additional Courses Requirement"; visit the preceding section titled Additional Courses Requirement for more details.
Piano Pedagogy
Piano Pedagogy Required Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course: | ||
| MUS:6021 | Major Piano (taken ten times for 2 s.h. each) | 20 |
| Three of these: | ||
| MUS:3400 | Methods of Teaching Piano | 2 |
| MUS:5400 | Piano Pedagogy I | 2 |
| MUS:5401 | Piano Pedagogy II | 2 |
| MUS:5990 | Graduate Special Studies (may only count once toward this requirement) | 2 |
| One of these: | ||
| MUS:5410 | Piano Literature I | 2 |
| MUS:5411 | Piano Literature II | 2 |
Piano Pedagogy Ensemble Requirement
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course: | ||
| MUS:7401 | Special Studies in Piano Accompaniment and Chamber Music (taken four times for 1 s.h. each) | 4 |
| 4 s.h. from these (all courses may be repeated): | ||
| MUS:3480 | Piano Accompaniment (minimum 1 s.h. required unless exempt by piano area) | 1 |
| MUS:3481 | Piano Chamber Music (maximum of 2 s.h. permitted) | 1 |
| MUS:3489 | Chamber Music Residency Program | 1 |
Piano Pedagogy Additional Courses
Piano pedagogy students must total 13 s.h. in the "Additional Courses Requirement"; visit the preceding section titled Additional Courses Requirement for more details.
Piano Performance
Piano Performance Required Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course: | ||
| MUS:6021 | Major Piano (taken ten times for 2 s.h. each) | 20 |
| Two of these: | ||
| MUS:3400 | Methods of Teaching Piano | 2 |
| MUS:5400 | Piano Pedagogy I | 2 |
| MUS:5401 | Piano Pedagogy II | 2 |
| MUS:5990 | Graduate Special Studies (may only count once toward this requirement) | 2 |
| 4 s.h. from these: | ||
| MUS:5410 | Piano Literature I (may be repeated) | 2 |
| MUS:5411 | Piano Literature II (may be repeated) | 2 |
Piano Performance Ensemble Requirement
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course: | ||
| MUS:7401 | Special Studies in Piano Accompaniment and Chamber Music (taken four times for 1 s.h. each) | 4 |
| 4 s.h. from these (all courses may be repeated): | ||
| MUS:3480 | Piano Accompaniment (minimum 1 s.h. required unless exempt by piano area) | 1 |
| MUS:3481 | Piano Chamber Music (maximum of 2 s.h. permitted) | 1 |
| MUS:3489 | Chamber Music Residency Program | 1 |
Piano Performance Additional Courses
Piano performance students must total 13 s.h. in the "Additional Courses Requirement"; visit the preceding section titled Additional Courses Requirement for more details.
String
String Required Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these: | ||
| MUS:3180 | Orchestra (taken eight times for 1 s.h. each) | 8 |
| MUS:5121 | Advanced String Methods and Literature I | 2 |
| MUS:5122 | Advanced String Methods and Literature II | 2 |
String Applied Lessons
Students must choose one instrument for all 16 s.h. in applied lessons.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| MUS:6023 | Major Violin (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| MUS:6024 | Major Viola (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| MUS:6025 | Major Cello (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| MUS:6026 | Major String Bass (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
String Chamber Music
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 6 s.h. from these: | ||
| MUS:3482 | String Chamber Music (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:3489 | Chamber Music Residency Program (may be repeated) | 1 |
String Additional Courses
String students must total 15 s.h. in the "Additional Courses Requirement"; visit the preceding section titled Additional Courses Requirement for more details.
Voice
Voice Required Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these: | ||
| MUS:5510 | Graduate Diction | 2 |
| MUS:6020 | Major Voice (taken six times for 2 s.h. each) | 12 |
| MUS:6520 | Voice Pedagogy (teaching assistants are required to take this course in their first year) | 3 |
| MUS:6530 | Topics in Vocal Performance (taken twice for 2 s.h. each) | 4 |
| MUS:6540 | Survey of Operatic Literature | 3 |
| MUS:6541 | Survey of Song Literature I | 3 |
| MUS:6542 | Survey of Song Literature II | 3 |
Voice Ensemble
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4 s.h. from these (all courses may be repeated): | ||
| MUS:3170 | Kantorei | 1 |
| MUS:3172 | Camerata Singers | 1 |
| MUS:3174 | University Choir | 1 |
Voice Opera/Musical Theater
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Two of these (all courses may be repeated): | ||
| MUS:3140 | Audition Repertoire | 1 |
| MUS:3500 | Opera Workshop | 2 |
| MUS:3502 | Opera Production | 2-4 |
| MUS:3503 | Vocal/Operatic Coaching | 1 |
| MUS:3530 | Musical Theatre Workshop | 2 |
| MUS:3851 | Introduction to the Alexander Technique | 3 |
| MUS:6535 | Opera Theater Directing Seminar | 3 |
Voice Additional Courses
Voice additional courses must bring the total credit for the degree to a minimum of 72 s.h.; visit the preceding section titled Additional Courses Requirement for more details.
Wind Conducting
Wind Conducting Required Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these (24 s.h.) | ||
| MUS:3160 | Symphony Band/Concert Band (taken eight times for 1 s.h. each) | 8 |
| MUS:6589 | Advanced Wind Conducting (taken four times for 2 s.h. each) | 8 |
| MUS:6590 | Seminar in Advanced Band Literature and Band History (taken four times for 2 s.h. each) | 8 |
| 3 s.h. from these: | ||
| MUS:3665 | Arranging for Band | 3 |
| MUS:3666 | Marching Band Techniques | 1 |
| MUS:6127 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Flute (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:6128 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Oboe (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:6129 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Clarinet (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:6130 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Bassoon (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:6131 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Saxophone (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:6132 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Horn (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:6133 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Trumpet (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:6134 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Trombone (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:6135 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Euphonium (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:6136 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Tuba (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:6137 | Graduate Secondary Performance - Percussion (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:6583 | Advanced Choral Conducting III | 3 |
| MUS:6584 | Advanced Choral Conducting IV | 3 |
| MUS:6585 | Score Reading | 1 |
| MUS:6586 | Advanced Orchestral Literature and Professional Development | 2 |
Wind Conducting Additional Courses
Wind conducting students must total 22 s.h. in the "Additional Courses Requirement"; visit the preceding section titled Additional Courses Requirement for more details.
Woodwind
Woodwind Required Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these: | ||
| MUS:5101 | Advanced Woodwind Pedagogy and Literature I | 2 |
| MUS:5102 | Advanced Woodwind Pedagogy and Literature II | 3 |
Woodwind Ensemble
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 8 s.h. from these: | ||
| MUS:3160 | Symphony Band/Concert Band (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:3180 | Orchestra (may be repeated) | 1 |
Woodwind Applied Lessons
Students must choose one instrument for all 16 s.h. in applied lessons.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| MUS:6027 | Major Flute (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| MUS:6028 | Major Oboe (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| MUS:6029 | Major Clarinet (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| MUS:6030 | Major Bassoon (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
| MUS:6031 | Major Saxophone (taken eight times for 2 s.h. each) | 16 |
Woodwind Chamber Music
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4 s.h. from these: | ||
| MUS:3485 | Wind Chamber Music (may be repeated) | 1 |
| MUS:3489 | Chamber Music Residency Program (may be repeated) | 1 |
Woodwind Additional Courses
Woodwind students must total 16 s.h. in the "Additional Courses Requirement"; visit the preceding section titled Additional Courses Requirement for more details.
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