The Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) in Composition offers preparation for both the professional music world and graduate study. Students work to develop individual voices in their chosen styles.
For further information: Cali School of Music; Academic Program Information
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Program Requirements Overview
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 18 | |
| World Languages and Cultures Requirements | 3-6 | |
| Major Requirements | 81-86 | |
| Free Electives | 18-10 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Seminar | ||
| MUGN 199 | Freshman Seminar for Music Majors | 1 |
| Composition | ||
| MUCP 040 | Practicum in Music Theory/Composition (Complete eight times.) | 0 |
| Complete eight times for 2 credits each time: | 16 | |
| Private Study in Composition | ||
| Complete two times for 2 credits each time: | 4 | |
| Musical Composition | ||
| MUPR 495 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| Theory/Aural Skills | ||
| MUCP 101 | Theory I | 3 |
| MUCP 102 | Theory II | 3 |
| MUCP 201 | Theory III | 3 |
| MUCP 202 | Theory IV | 3 |
| MUCP 103 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUCP 104 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUCP 203 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUCP 204 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUCP 250 | Jazz Theory I | 2 |
| MUCP 304 | Theory VI-Orchestration | 3 |
| Keyboard Instruction | ||
| Complete 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Keyboard Musicianship I | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship II | ||
| Keyboard Skills for Music Production | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship III | ||
| Keyboard Musicianship IV | ||
| Piano Accompanying | ||
| Jazz Keyboard | ||
| Keyboard Harmony I | ||
| Keyboard Harmony II | ||
| History and Literature | ||
| MUHS 106 | Diverse Worlds of Music | 3 |
| MUHS 307 | Music in Time, Place and Ideas: Up to 1700 | 3 |
| MUHS 308 | Music in Time, Place and Ideas: 1700-1890 | 3 |
| MUHS 407 | Music in Time, Place and Ideas: 1890 to Present | 3 |
| or MUHS 409 | Honors - Music in Time, Place and Ideas: 1890 to Present | |
| Complete two courses from the following: | 4 | |
| Vocal Repertory from Monody to Mozart | ||
| The 19th Century Song: Lied and Melodie | ||
| The 20th Century Art Song | ||
| Instrumental Literature I | ||
| Instrumental Literature II | ||
| Orchestral Literature | ||
| Jazz Literature I | ||
| Jazz Literature II | ||
| Applied Music | ||
| Complete eight semesters at 1 credit each in your primary instrument: | 8 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Conducting | ||
| MUPR 335 | Elementary Conducting | 2 |
| Music Technology | ||
| Complete two of the following (subject to pre-requisite requirements and/or instructor consent): | 2-6 | |
| Music and Computer Technology I | ||
| Music and Computer Technology II | ||
| Introduction to Audio Technology in the Studio I | ||
| Introduction to Audio Technology in the Studio II | ||
| Physics of Sound | ||
| Basic Electronics for Musicians | ||
| Digital Audio Production | ||
| MIDI and Digital Music Production | ||
| Audio Post: ProTools Workshop | ||
| Introduction to Music Recording | ||
| Sound Analysis and Design | ||
| Basic Sound Technologies for Live Performance | ||
| Theatrical Sound Design | ||
| Music Education or Music Therapy | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 2-3 | |
| Foundations of Music Education | ||
| Introduction to Music Therapy | ||
| Ensemble Requirement | ||
| MUEN 100 | Montclair State University Chorale | 0.5 |
| or MUEN 101 | Montclair State University Singers | |
| Complete 7 courses from the following: | 3.5 | |
| Montclair State University Chorale | ||
| Montclair State University Singers | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| Band | ||
| Opera Production | ||
| Collegium Musicum | ||
| Electronic Music Ensemble | ||
| Popular Music Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Ensemble Performance | ||
| Total Credits | 81-86 | |
General Education Requirements
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| A. New Student Seminar | ||
| Freshman Seminar for Music Majors (Fulfilled in the major.) | ||
| C. Communication | ||
| 1. Writing | 3 | |
| 2. Literature | 3 | |
| 3. Communication | 3 | |
| F. Humanities | ||
| 1. Great Works and Their Influences | 3 | |
| 2. Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 | |
| G. Computer Science | ||
| Music and Computer Technology I (Fulfilled in the major.) | ||
| K. Social Science | ||
| 1. American and European History | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
World Languages and Cultures Requirements
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| World Languages | ||
| Based on placement exam, complete one or two sequential courses in one language. | 3-6 | |
| World Cultures | ||
| Diverse Worlds of Music (Fulfilled in the major.) | ||
| Total Credits | 3-6 | |
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This four-year plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years. This plan is a recommendation and students should only use it in consultation with their academic advisor.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (C1) Writing | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (C3) Communication | 3 |
| MUGN 199 | 1 | MUCP 040 | 0 |
| MUCP 040 | 0 | MUCP 498 | 2 |
| MUCP 241 | 2 | MUCP 102 | 3 |
| MUCP 498 | 2 | MUCP 104 | 1 |
| MUCP 101 | 3 | MUHS 106 | 3 |
| MUCP 103 | 1 | MSSN 102 | 1 |
| MSSN 101 | 1 | Ensemble Course | 0.5 |
| MUEN 100 or 101 | 0.5 | MUSI 499 | 1 |
| MUSI 499 | 1 | ||
| 14.5 | 14.5 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUCP 040 | 0 | MUCP 040 | 0 |
| MUCP 241 | 2 | MUCP 498 | 2 |
| MUCP 498 | 2 | MUCP 202 | 3 |
| MUCP 201 | 3 | MUCP 204 | 1 |
| MUCP 203 | 1 | MUCP 304 | 3 |
| MUHS 307 | 3 | MUHS 308 | 3 |
| Music Technology Elective | 1-3 | Music Technology Elective | 1-3 |
| MUSI 499 | 1 | MUSI 499 | 1 |
| Ensemble Course | 0.5 | Ensemble Course | 0.5 |
| 13.5-15.5 | 14.5-16.5 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (F1) Humanities - Great Works and Their Influences | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (F2) Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 |
| World Language 1 | 3 | World Language 2 or Free Elective | 3 |
| MUCP 040 | 0 | MUCP 040 | 0 |
| MUCP 498 | 2 | MUCP 498 | 2 |
| MUHS 407 | 3 | MUSI 499 | 1 |
| MUSI 499 | 1 | MUPR 210 | 2 |
| MUCP 250 | 2 | Ensemble Course | 0.5 |
| MUPR 335 | 2 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Ensemble Course | 0.5 | ||
| 16.5 | 14.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: (C2) Literature | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION: (K1) Social Science - American and European History | 3 |
| MUCP 040 | 0 | MUCP 040 | 0 |
| MUCP 498 | 3 | MUCP 498 | 3 |
| Music Literature Course | 2 | Music Literature course | 2 |
| MUSI 499 | 1 | MUSI 499 | 1 |
| MUED 203 or MUTH 100 | 3 | MUPR 495 | 1 |
| Ensemble Course | 0.5 | Ensemble Course | 0.5 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | ||
| 18.5 | 13.5 | ||
| Total Credits 120-124 | |||