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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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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. All first-year students 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 course.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Students starting in odd-numbered fall semester follow this MUP 250 Diction sequence starting in Term 1: Italian, German, French.
- Students starting in even-numbered fall semester follow this MUP 250 Diction sequence starting in Term 3: Italian, German, French.
- One year of high school language in Italian, French, or German recommended.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 125, MUP 101, MUP 131, MUP 170.
- Complete a resume in MUP 101.
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Term 2
16 - 31 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
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- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble 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, MUP 132, MUP 172.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
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Term 3
31 - 46 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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C |
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Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (MHL 201 recommended)
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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: |
15 |
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- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- All students must complete FRE 101, GER 101, & ITA 101. One semester may be waived with review of high school transcript -- see advisor.
- MUP 250 sequence: Italian is offered in odd-numbered fall semesters, German is offered in even-numbered spring semesters, and French is offered in even-numbered fall semesters.
- Students who start in an even-numbered fall semester will follow this MUP 250 Diction sequence starting in Term 3: Italian, German, French.
- Students who start in an odd-numbered fall semester will follow this MUP 250 Diction sequence starting in Term 5: Italian, German, French.
- Failure to complete MTC 125 by the end of term 3 will impact ability to complete degree in 4 years.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222, MUP 231.
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Term 4
46 - 61 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- All students must complete FRE 101, GER 101, & ITA 101. One semester may be waived with review of high school transcript -- see advisor.
- Complete required Second Language 101 courses by the end of Term 6.
- MUP 250 sequence: Italian is offered in odd-numbered fall semesters, German is offered in even-numbered spring semesters, and French is offered in even-numbered fall semesters.
- 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.
- Participate in at least two large ensemble performances and perform in studio class.
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Term 5
61 - 77 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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- All students must complete FRE 101, GER 101, & ITA 101. One semester may be waived with review of high school transcript -- see advisor.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- MUP 250 sequence: Italian is offered in odd-numbered fall semesters, German is offered in even-numbered spring semesters, and French is offered in even-numbered fall semesters.
- Students starting in an even-numbered fall semester will follow this MUP 250 Diction sequence starting in Term 3: Italian, German, French.
- Students starting in an odd-numbered fall semester will follow this MUP 250 Diction sequence starting in Term 5: Italian, German, French.
- Students must complete six hours total of Pedagogy and Repertoire courses. MUP 451, MUP 453, and MUP 481 are required.
- Course offered in fall semesters only: MUP 451, MUP 481 (even fall).
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Term 6
77 - 91 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
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- Course offered in spring semesters only: MUP 453 (odd spring).
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Gather a list of professional references.
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Term 7
91 - 107 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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C |
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C |
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C |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
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Sustainability (SUST)
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Complete MUP 451 AND MUP 481 course(s).
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C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MUP 451, MUP 481 (even fall).
- MUP 471 options may include Opera or Music Theatre Audition Training or Advanced Opera Seminar. MUP 471 requires an audition with faculty.
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Term 8
107 - 120 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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C |
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Y |
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American Institutions (AMIT)
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3 |
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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Term hours subtotal: |
13 |
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- Prepare, publicize, and present a public performance.
- Apply for full-time career opportunities.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- MUP 471 options may include Opera or Music Theatre Audition Training or Advanced Opera Seminar. MUP 471 requires an audition with faculty.
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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: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. All first-year students 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 course.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Students starting in odd-numbered fall semester follow this MUP 250 Diction sequence starting in Term 1: Italian, German, French.
- Students starting in even-numbered fall semester follow this MUP 250 Diction sequence starting in Term 3: Italian, German, French.
- One year of high school language in Italian, French, or German recommended.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 125, MUP 101, MUP 131, MUP 170.
- Complete a resume in MUP 101.
Term 2
16 - 31 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
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
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble 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, MUP 132, MUP 172.
- 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
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (MHL 201 recommended)
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Complete MTC 125 AND MUP 131.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- All students must complete FRE 101, GER 101, & ITA 101. One semester may be waived with review of high school transcript -- see advisor.
- MUP 250 sequence: Italian is offered in odd-numbered fall semesters, German is offered in even-numbered spring semesters, and French is offered in even-numbered fall semesters.
- Students who start in an even-numbered fall semester will follow this MUP 250 Diction sequence starting in Term 3: Italian, German, French.
- Students who start in an odd-numbered fall semester will follow this MUP 250 Diction sequence starting in Term 5: Italian, German, French.
- Failure to complete MTC 125 by the end of term 3 will impact ability to complete degree in 4 years.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222, MUP 231.
Term 4
46 - 61 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Complete MTC 221 AND MUP 132.
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- All students must complete FRE 101, GER 101, & ITA 101. One semester may be waived with review of high school transcript -- see advisor.
- Complete required Second Language 101 courses by the end of Term 6.
- MUP 250 sequence: Italian is offered in odd-numbered fall semesters, German is offered in even-numbered spring semesters, and French is offered in even-numbered fall semesters.
- 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.
- Participate in at least two large ensemble performances and perform in studio class.
Term 5
61 - 77 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Complete MTC 222 AND MUP 231.
- All students must complete FRE 101, GER 101, & ITA 101. One semester may be waived with review of high school transcript -- see advisor.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- MUP 250 sequence: Italian is offered in odd-numbered fall semesters, German is offered in even-numbered spring semesters, and French is offered in even-numbered fall semesters.
- Students starting in an even-numbered fall semester will follow this MUP 250 Diction sequence starting in Term 3: Italian, German, French.
- Students starting in an odd-numbered fall semester will follow this MUP 250 Diction sequence starting in Term 5: Italian, German, French.
- Students must complete six hours total of Pedagogy and Repertoire courses. MUP 451, MUP 453, and MUP 481 are required.
- Course offered in fall semesters only: MUP 451, MUP 481 (even fall).
Term 6
77 - 91 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 0
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete MUP 232 course(s).
Complete Second Language 101.
- Course offered in spring semesters only: MUP 453 (odd spring).
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Gather a list of professional references.
Term 7
91 - 107 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Complete MUP 451 AND MUP 481 course(s).
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MUP 451, MUP 481 (even fall).
- MUP 471 options may include Opera or Music Theatre Audition Training or Advanced Opera Seminar. MUP 471 requires an audition with faculty.
Term 8
107 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 0
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
- Prepare, publicize, and present a public performance.
- Apply for full-time career opportunities.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- MUP 471 options may include Opera or Music Theatre Audition Training or Advanced Opera Seminar. MUP 471 requires an audition with faculty.
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