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Term 1
0 - 15 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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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. First-year music majors take MUP 101: The ASU School of Music Experience.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, students must select at least one ensemble from each of the below categories: (1) Small Ensemble, (2) Large Ensemble, (3) Choral Ensemble, and (4) Jazz, Ethno, World Music, or Popular Music Ensemble. Courses available in each category are listed at the bottom of the major map.
- Students receiving music scholarships should register for MUP 487 in Term 1.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 125, MUP 101.
- Complete a resume in MUP 101.
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Term 2
15 - 32 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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C |
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C |
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Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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3 |
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Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
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Term hours subtotal: |
17 |
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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.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, students must select at least one ensemble from each of the below categories: (1) Small Ensemble, (2) Large Ensemble, (3) Choral Ensemble, and (4) Jazz, Ethno, World Music, or Popular Music Ensemble. Courses available in each category are listed at the bottom of the major map.
- Course offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
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Term 3
32 - 47 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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C |
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Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (MHL 201 recommended)
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3 |
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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4 |
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Complete MTC 125.
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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 ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, students must select at least one ensemble from each of the below categories: (1) Small Ensemble, (2) Large Ensemble, (3) Choral Ensemble, and (4) Jazz, Ethno, World Music, or Popular Music Ensemble. Courses available in each category are listed at the bottom of the major map.
- Due to sequence of music theory courses, failure to successfully complete MTC 125 by the end of Term 3 will negatively impact ability to complete degree in four years.
- Course offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222.
- Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences, including preparing your Term 4 jury to advance to MUP 327 in Term 5.
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Term 4
47 - 62 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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C |
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3 |
C |
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C |
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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.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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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.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, students must select at least one ensemble from each of the below categories: (1) Small Ensemble, (2) Large Ensemble, (3) Choral Ensemble, and (4) Jazz, Ethno, World Music, or Popular Music Ensemble. Courses available in each category are listed at the bottom of the major map.
- 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.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 223, MTC 225, MTC 440, MTC 441, MTC 494 (Analysis of Song).
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Term 5
62 - 77 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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- Pedagogy and Repertoire: Students must complete MUP 451 Piano Lit I, MUP 451 Piano Lit II, and MUP 481 Piano Beginner to complete this requirement. Courses can be taken in any order.
- Students who enter in an odd catalog year will take the courses in this sequence: MUP 451 Piano Lit I (odd fall, Term 5), MUP 451 Piano Lit II (even spring, Term 6), MUP 481 Piano Beginner (even fall, Term 7).
- Students who enter in an even catalog year will take the courses in this sequence: MUP 481 Piano Beginner (even fall, Term 5), MUP 451 Piano Lit I (odd fall, Term 7), MUP 451 Piano Lit II (even spring, Term 8).
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 425, MUP 210, MUP 487.
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Term 6
77 - 92 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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- MUP 451 Piano Chamber Music (odd spring), MUP 451 The Contemporary Piano and/or MUP 482 Intermediate (odd spring) are recommended for the upper division music elective.
- MUP 451 Piano Lit II is offered in even springs.
- Course offered in spring semesters only: MUP 440 (odd spring).
- Gather a list of professional references.
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Term 7
92 - 105 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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C |
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C |
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C |
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American Institutions (AMIT)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
13 |
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- MUP 451 Piano Lit I is offered in odd numbered fall semesters.
- MUP 481 Piano: Beginner is offered in even numbered fall semesters.
- Course offered in fall semesters only: MUP 487.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 15 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: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. First-year music majors take MUP 101: The ASU School of Music Experience.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, students must select at least one ensemble from each of the below categories: (1) Small Ensemble, (2) Large Ensemble, (3) Choral Ensemble, and (4) Jazz, Ethno, World Music, or Popular Music Ensemble. Courses available in each category are listed at the bottom of the major map.
- Students receiving music scholarships should register for MUP 487 in Term 1.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 125, MUP 101.
- Complete a resume in MUP 101.
Term 2
15 - 32 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, students must select at least one ensemble from each of the below categories: (1) Small Ensemble, (2) Large Ensemble, (3) Choral Ensemble, and (4) Jazz, Ethno, World Music, or Popular Music Ensemble. Courses available in each category are listed at the bottom of the major map.
- Course offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3
32 - 47 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (MHL 201 recommended)
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Complete MTC 125.
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.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, students must select at least one ensemble from each of the below categories: (1) Small Ensemble, (2) Large Ensemble, (3) Choral Ensemble, and (4) Jazz, Ethno, World Music, or Popular Music Ensemble. Courses available in each category are listed at the bottom of the major map.
- Due to sequence of music theory courses, failure to successfully complete MTC 125 by the end of Term 3 will negatively impact ability to complete degree in four years.
- Course offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222.
- Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences, including preparing your Term 4 jury to advance to MUP 327 in Term 5.
Term 4
47 - 62 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Complete MTC 221.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, students must select at least one ensemble from each of the below categories: (1) Small Ensemble, (2) Large Ensemble, (3) Choral Ensemble, and (4) Jazz, Ethno, World Music, or Popular Music Ensemble. Courses available in each category are listed at the bottom of the major map.
- 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.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 223, MTC 225, MTC 440, MTC 441, MTC 494 (Analysis of Song).
Term 5
62 - 77 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Complete MTC 222.
- Pedagogy and Repertoire: Students must complete MUP 451 Piano Lit I, MUP 451 Piano Lit II, and MUP 481 Piano Beginner to complete this requirement. Courses can be taken in any order.
- Students who enter in an odd catalog year will take the courses in this sequence: MUP 451 Piano Lit I (odd fall, Term 5), MUP 451 Piano Lit II (even spring, Term 6), MUP 481 Piano Beginner (even fall, Term 7).
- Students who enter in an even catalog year will take the courses in this sequence: MUP 481 Piano Beginner (even fall, Term 5), MUP 451 Piano Lit I (odd fall, Term 7), MUP 451 Piano Lit II (even spring, Term 8).
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 425, MUP 210, MUP 487.
Term 6
77 - 92 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 0
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete MUP 209 OR MUP 210.
- MUP 451 Piano Chamber Music (odd spring), MUP 451 The Contemporary Piano and/or MUP 482 Intermediate (odd spring) are recommended for the upper division music elective.
- MUP 451 Piano Lit II is offered in even springs.
- Course offered in spring semesters only: MUP 440 (odd spring).
- Gather a list of professional references.
Term 7
92 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
- MUP 451 Piano Lit I is offered in odd numbered fall semesters.
- MUP 481 Piano: Beginner is offered in even numbered fall semesters.
- Course offered in fall semesters only: MUP 487.
Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 0
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- MUP 451 Piano Chamber Music (odd spring), MUP 451 The Contemporary Piano and/or MUP 482 Intermediate (odd spring) are recommended for the upper division music elective.
- MUP 451 Piano Lit II is offered in even spring semesters.
- Prepare, publicize, and present a public performance.
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