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Term 1
0 - 15 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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15 |
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- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. MUP 101: The ASU School of Music Experience required of all first-year students.
- Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Students that passed an instrumental audition should enroll in the MUP Studio Instruction class in which they were placed; students that did not pass the audition should enroll in MTC 294: Instrumentation.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 125, MTC 294, MUP 101, MUP 131.
- Complete a resume in MUP 101.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
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Term 2
15 - 29 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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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.
- Student that passed an instrumental audition should enroll in the MUP Studio Instruction class in which they were placed; students that did not pass the audition should enroll in a MTC or MUE elective.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
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Term 3
29 - 44 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (MHL 201 recommended)
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Complete MUP 131.
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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 and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Students that passed an instrumental audition should enroll in the MUP Studio Instruction class in which they were placed; students that did not pass the audition should enroll in a MTC or MUE elective (Students that did not take MTC 294: Instrumentation in term 1 should enroll in the class).
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222, MTC 294, MUP 231.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
- Develop a network of student performers who can read and perform your works.
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Term 4
44 - 61 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
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Complete MUP 132.
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Term hours subtotal: |
17 |
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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.
- Students that passed an instrumental audition should enroll in the MUP Studio Instruction class in which they were placed; students that did not pass the audition should enroll in a MTC or MUE elective.
- 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.
- Course offered in fall semesters only: MTC 422.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 223, MTC 225, MTC 321 (even spring), MTC 440, MTC 441, MTC 494 (Analysis of Song), MUP 232.
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Term 5
61 - 76 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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- Complete one semester of conducting by end of Term 6; students may choose either MUP 209 or MUP 210.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 320 (odd fall), MTC 327 (even fall), MUP 210.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
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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: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. MUP 101: The ASU School of Music Experience required of all first-year students.
- Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Students that passed an instrumental audition should enroll in the MUP Studio Instruction class in which they were placed; students that did not pass the audition should enroll in MTC 294: Instrumentation.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 125, MTC 294, MUP 101, MUP 131.
- Complete a resume in MUP 101.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
Term 2
15 - 29 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
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 ensemble and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Student that passed an instrumental audition should enroll in the MUP Studio Instruction class in which they were placed; students that did not pass the audition should enroll in a MTC or MUE elective.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3
29 - 44 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
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 MUP 131.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Students that passed an instrumental audition should enroll in the MUP Studio Instruction class in which they were placed; students that did not pass the audition should enroll in a MTC or MUE elective (Students that did not take MTC 294: Instrumentation in term 1 should enroll in the class).
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222, MTC 294, MUP 231.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
- Develop a network of student performers who can read and perform your works.
Term 4
44 - 61 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
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)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Complete MUP 132.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Students that passed an instrumental audition should enroll in the MUP Studio Instruction class in which they were placed; students that did not pass the audition should enroll in a MTC or MUE elective.
- 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.
- Course offered in fall semesters only: MTC 422.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 223, MTC 225, MTC 321 (even spring), MTC 440, MTC 441, MTC 494 (Analysis of Song), MUP 232.
Term 5
61 - 76 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Complete MUP 231.
- Complete one semester of conducting by end of Term 6; students may choose either MUP 209 or MUP 210.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 320 (odd fall), MTC 327 (even fall), MUP 210.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
Term 6
76 - 92 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Complete MUP 209 OR MUP 210.
Complete MUP 232.
- Course offered in spring semesters only: MTC 433.
- Gather a list of professional references.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
Term 7
92 - 106 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 425, MTC 436.
Term 8
106 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 0
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 5-6
Minimum Grade: C
- Prepare, publicize, and present a public performance.
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