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Term 1
0 - 14 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: |
14 |
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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.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 125, 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
14 - 30 Credit Hours
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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.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Career Milestone: Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
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Term 3
30 - 47 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
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3 |
C |
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C |
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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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Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
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3 |
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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: |
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.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222, MUP 231.
- Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Select a faculty mentor to guide your degree work.
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Term 6
78 - 92 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Minimum Grade |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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C |
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3 |
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Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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3 |
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Complete MUP 209 OR MUP 210.
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Complete MUP 232.
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Term hours subtotal: |
14 |
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- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 428 (odd spring).
- Gather a list of professional references.
- MTC 496 may be taken in Term 6 or Term 7 instead of Term 8. Consult theory faculty to discuss advantages/disadvantages.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
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Term 7
92 - 106 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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2-3 |
C |
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5-6 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
14-16 |
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- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
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Term 8
106 - 120 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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3 |
C |
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4-5 |
C |
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American Institutions (AMIT)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
14-15 |
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- Complete a capstone project.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 14 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: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
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. 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.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 125, MUP 101, MUP 131.
- Complete a resume in MUP 101.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
Term 2
14 - 30 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
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
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.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 221, MUP 132.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Career Milestone: Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3
30 - 47 Credit Hours
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)
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
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.
- Courses offered in fall semesters only: MTC 222, MUP 231.
- Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
- Select a faculty mentor to guide your degree work.
Term 4
47 - 63 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
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
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete MUP 132.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensemble and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- See approved course list below for Music Theory Core Elective. Classes are offered on a rotational basis.
- Courses 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.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
Term 5
63 - 78 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2-3
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), MTC 425, MUP 210.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
Term 6
78 - 92 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
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.
- Courses offered in spring semesters only: MTC 428 (odd spring).
- Gather a list of professional references.
- MTC 496 may be taken in Term 6 or Term 7 instead of Term 8. Consult theory faculty to discuss advantages/disadvantages.
- 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: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2-3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 5-6
Minimum Grade: C
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
Term 8
106 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4-5
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
- Complete a capstone project.
- Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
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