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Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
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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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3 |
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16 |
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- MUP 101: The ASU School of Music Experience is required of all first-year music majors.
- Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Courses offered fall semesters only: MTC 125, MUP 101, MUP 131.
- Complete a resume in MUP 101.
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Term 2
16 - 33 Credit Hours
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- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221, MTC 440, MUP 132.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
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Term 3
33 - 49 Credit Hours
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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Sustainability (SUST)
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3 |
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Complete MTC 125 AND MUP 131.
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Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Due to sequence of music theory courses, failure to successfully complete MTC 125 by Term 3 will negatively impact ability to complete degree in four years.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222, MUP 235.
- Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
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Term 4
49 - 65 Credit Hours
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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4 |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
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3 |
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Complete MTC 221 AND MUP 132.
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- 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 494 (Analysis of Song), MUP 236.
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Term 6
79 - 95 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 416, MUP 319.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Gather a list of professional references.
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Term 8
108 - 120 Credit Hours
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Term hours subtotal: |
12 |
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- Course offered in spring semesters only: MTC 441.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
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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 is required of all first-year music majors.
- Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Courses offered fall semesters only: MTC 125, MUP 101, MUP 131.
- Complete a resume in MUP 101.
Term 2
16 - 33 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: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221, MTC 440, MUP 132.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3
33 - 49 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Complete MTC 125 AND MUP 131.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Due to sequence of music theory courses, failure to successfully complete MTC 125 by Term 3 will negatively impact ability to complete degree in four years.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222, MUP 235.
- Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
Term 4
49 - 65 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Complete MTC 221 AND MUP 132.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- 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 494 (Analysis of Song), MUP 236.
Term 5
65 - 79 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (MHL 201 recommended)
Complete MTC 222 AND MUP 235 course(s).
- MTC 415 offered in fall semesters only.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
Term 6
79 - 95 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 0
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Complete MUP 236 course(s).
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 416, MUP 319.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Gather a list of professional references.
Term 7
95 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
- Prepare, publicize, and present a public performance.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
Term 8
108 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 0
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Course offered in spring semesters only: MTC 441.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
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