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Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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Milestone: Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
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Milestone: Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music, Dance and Theatre courses.
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Mathematics (MATH)
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16 |
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- MUP 101 The ASU School of Music Experience required of all first-year music majors.
- Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Courses offered fall semesters only: MTC 125, MUP 101, MUP 131.
- Complete a resume in MUP 101.
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Term 2
16 - 31 Credit Hours
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- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
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Term 3
31 - 46 Credit Hours
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Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (MHL 201 recommended)
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Sustainability (SUST)
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Complete MTC 125 AND MUP 131 course(s).
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Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Due to sequence of music theory courses, failure to successfully complete MTC 125 by end of Term 3 will negatively impact ability to complete degree in four years.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222, MUP 231.
- Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
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Term 5
61 - 76 Credit Hours
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- One semester of counterpoint is required. Choose from MTC 320 (modal - odd fall semesters) or MTC 321 (tonal - even spring semesters). Complete by end of Term 6.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 320 (odd fall), MUP 210.
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Term 7
91 - 104 Credit Hours
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Term hours subtotal: |
13 |
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- For music elective options, please refer to Recommended Music Electives list below.
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Term 8
104 - 120 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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- For music elective options, please refer to Recommended Music Electives list below.
- Prepare, publicize, and present a public performance.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Milestone: Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
Milestone: Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music, Dance and Theatre courses.
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
- MUP 101 The ASU School of Music Experience required of all first-year music majors.
- Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Courses offered fall semesters only: MTC 125, MUP 101, MUP 131.
- Complete a resume in MUP 101.
Term 2
16 - 31 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3
31 - 46 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (MHL 201 recommended)
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Complete MTC 125 AND MUP 131 course(s).
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Due to sequence of music theory courses, failure to successfully complete MTC 125 by end of Term 3 will negatively impact ability to complete degree in four years.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222, MUP 231.
- Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
Term 4
46 - 61 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Complete MTC 221 AND MUP 132 course(s).
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble requirements and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- For music elective options, please refer to Recommended Music Electives list below.
- See approved course list below for Music Theory Core Elective. Classes are offered on a rotational basis
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 327 (even fall), MTC 422, MTC 425.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 223, MTC 225, MTC 440, MTC 441, MTC 494 (Analysis of Song), MUP 232.
Term 5
61 - 76 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete MTC 222 AND MUP 231 course(s).
- One semester of counterpoint is required. Choose from MTC 320 (modal - odd fall semesters) or MTC 321 (tonal - even spring semesters). Complete by end of Term 6.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 320 (odd fall), MUP 210.
Term 6
76 - 91 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 0
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete MTC 320 OR MTC 321.
Complete MUP 232 course(s).
Term 7
91 - 104 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- For music elective options, please refer to Recommended Music Electives list below.
Term 8
104 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 0
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
- For music elective options, please refer to Recommended Music Electives list below.
- Prepare, publicize, and present a public performance.
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