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Term 2
17 - 33 Credit Hours
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- Applicability of transfer credit for studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- MUP 467 must be taken twice in sequence (part 1 in fall and part 2 in spring). Students entering the major in the spring semester who have not taken MUP 467 first in the fall semester should wait until the next fall semester to enroll.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221, MUP 132, MUP 172.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
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Term 3
33 - 47 Credit Hours
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- Applicability of transfer credit for studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- DCE electives must be movement classes. For course recommendations, please consult DCE Movement Electives list below.
- 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, MUP 270.
- 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
47 - 61 Credit Hours
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- Applicability of transfer credit for studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- DCE electives must be movement classes. For course recommendations, please consult DCE Movement Electives list below.
- See approved course list below for Music Theory Core Elective. Course offered in 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 272.
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Term 5
61 - 77 Credit Hours
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- Students enrolled in MUP 373 must audition for all productions, adhere to departmental audition policies, and may be assigned to assist on technical aspects of music theatre and opera productions.
- DCE electives must be movement classes. For course recommendations, please consult DCE Movement Electives list below.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MUP 360, MUP 370, MUP 471.
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Term 6
77 - 91 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
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- Students enrolled in MUP 373 must audition for all productions, adhere to departmental audition policies, and may be assigned to assist on technical aspects of music theatre and opera productions.
- DCE electives must be movement classes. For course recommendations, please consult DCE Movement Electives list below.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MUP 451: Music Theatre Repertoire, MUP 465.
- Certain studios may require an additional semester of repertoire; please check with your studio professor.
- Gather a list of professional references.
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Term 7
91 - 107 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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- Students enrolled in MUP 373 must audition for all productions, adhere to departmental audition policies, and may be assigned to assist on technical aspects of music theatre and opera productions.
- MUP 466 must be taken twice in sequence (part 1 in fall and part 2 in spring). This course should be taken after DCE electives have been fulfilled.
- Course offered in fall semesters only: MUP 470.
- Prepare, publicize, and present a public performance.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 17 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: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
- All first-year music majors take MUP 101: The ASU School of Music Experience to satisfy the First Year Seminar requirement.
- Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
- Applicability of transfer credit for studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Music Theatre I - VIII must be taken in sequence in the semesters indicated.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- MUP 467 must be taken twice in sequence (part 1 in fall and part 2 in spring). Students entering the major in the spring semester who have not taken MUP 467 first in the fall semester should wait until the next fall semester to enroll.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 125, MUP 101, MUP 131, MUP 170.
- Complete a resume in MUP 101.
Term 2
17 - 33 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
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 studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- MUP 467 must be taken twice in sequence (part 1 in fall and part 2 in spring). Students entering the major in the spring semester who have not taken MUP 467 first in the fall semester should wait until the next fall semester to enroll.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221, MUP 132, MUP 172.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3
33 - 47 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
- Applicability of transfer credit for studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- DCE electives must be movement classes. For course recommendations, please consult DCE Movement Electives list below.
- 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, MUP 270.
- Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
Term 4
47 - 61 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
- Applicability of transfer credit for studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- DCE electives must be movement classes. For course recommendations, please consult DCE Movement Electives list below.
- See approved course list below for Music Theory Core Elective. Course offered in 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 272.
Term 5
61 - 77 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
- Students enrolled in MUP 373 must audition for all productions, adhere to departmental audition policies, and may be assigned to assist on technical aspects of music theatre and opera productions.
- DCE electives must be movement classes. For course recommendations, please consult DCE Movement Electives list below.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MUP 360, MUP 370, MUP 471.
Term 6
77 - 91 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1-2
Minimum Grade: C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (MHL 201 recommended)
- Students enrolled in MUP 373 must audition for all productions, adhere to departmental audition policies, and may be assigned to assist on technical aspects of music theatre and opera productions.
- DCE electives must be movement classes. For course recommendations, please consult DCE Movement Electives list below.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MUP 451: Music Theatre Repertoire, MUP 465.
- Certain studios may require an additional semester of repertoire; please check with your studio professor.
- Gather a list of professional references.
Term 7
91 - 107 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
- Students enrolled in MUP 373 must audition for all productions, adhere to departmental audition policies, and may be assigned to assist on technical aspects of music theatre and opera productions.
- MUP 466 must be taken twice in sequence (part 1 in fall and part 2 in spring). This course should be taken after DCE electives have been fulfilled.
- Course offered in fall semesters only: MUP 470.
- Prepare, publicize, and present a public performance.
Term 8
107 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
- Students enrolled in MUP 373 must audition for all productions, adhere to departmental audition policies, and may be assigned to assist on technical aspects of music theatre and opera productions.
- MUP 466 must be taken twice in sequence (part 1 in fall and part 2 in spring). This course should be taken after DCE electives have been fulfilled.
- Course offered in spring semesters only: MUP 472.
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