University Catalog

Music - Performance Concentration (B.Mus.)

The B.Mus. program in Performance focuses on the mastery of technical skills, broad solo and ensemble experience, and the nurturing of artistic growth to help students reach their full potential.

For further information: Cali School of Music; Academic Program Information

Degree Requirements Overview

New Student Seminar1
SEEDS General Education Requirements21-15
Major Requirements94-105
Free Electives4-0
Total Credits120-121

Major Requirements

Core Music Requirements
Performance Courses
Course must be completed four times, for 2 credits each.8
MUSI 499
Applied Music
Course must be completed four times, for 4 credits each.16
MUSI 499
Applied Music
MUPR 140Performance Practicum for Performance Majors (Complete 8 times)4
MUPR 295Sophomore Recital1
or MUPR 395 Junior Recital
MUPR 495Senior Recital1
MUPR 335Elementary Conducting2
Music Theory
MUCP 101Theory I3
MUCP 102Theory II3
MUCP 201Theory III3
MUCP 202Theory IV3
MUCP 103Aural Skills I1
MUCP 104Aural Skills II1
MUCP 203Aural Skills III1
MUCP 204Aural Skills IV1
MUTC 101Music and Computer Technology I3
Music History
MUHS 106Diverse Worlds of Music3
MUHS 307Music in Time, Place and Ideas: Up to 17003
MUHS 308Music in Time, Place and Ideas: 1700-18903
MUHS 407Music in Time, Place and Ideas: 1890 to Present3
or MUHS 409 Honors - Music in Time, Place and Ideas: 1890 to Present
Primary Instrument Requirement
Complete requirements for one Primary Instrument. See list below.31-42
Total Credits94-105

Primary Instrument Area

Bassoon

MUCP 303Theory V-Counterpoint3
MUCP 304Theory VI-Orchestration3
MSSN 101Keyboard Musicianship I1
MSSN 102Keyboard Musicianship II1
MSSN 203Keyboard Musicianship III1
MSSN 204Keyboard Musicianship IV1
MULT 276Instrumental Literature I2
MULT 277Instrumental Literature II2
MUPR 439Pedagogy I2
Complete 4 credits from the following:4
MUEN 110
Orchestra
MUEN 120
Band
Complete 5 credits from the following:5
MUEN 100
Montclair State University Chorale
MUEN 101
Montclair State University Singers
MUEN 110
Orchestra
MUEN 120
Band
MUEN 130
Opera Production
MUEN 140
Collegium Musicum
MUEN 180
Chamber Ensemble Performance
MUEN 190
Jazz Ensemble
Complete two times for 2 credits:2
MUPR 197
Reed Making for Double Reeds - Beginning
Complete six times for 6 credits:6
MUPR 198
Reed Making for Double Reeds - Advanced
Total Credits33

Instrumental

MUCP 303Theory V-Counterpoint3
MUCP 304Theory VI-Orchestration3
MSSN 101Keyboard Musicianship I1
MSSN 102Keyboard Musicianship II1
MSSN 203Keyboard Musicianship III1
MSSN 204Keyboard Musicianship IV1
Complete 4 credits from the following:4
MUEN 110
Orchestra
MUEN 120
Band
Complete 5 credits from the following:5
MUEN 100
Montclair State University Chorale
MUEN 101
Montclair State University Singers
MUEN 110
Orchestra
MUEN 120
Band
MUEN 130
Opera Production
MUEN 140
Collegium Musicum
MUEN 180
Chamber Ensemble Performance
MUEN 190
Jazz Ensemble
MULT 276Instrumental Literature I2
MULT 277Instrumental Literature II2
MUPR 439Pedagogy I2
Music Electives - Complete 6 credits of music electives. See advisor for complete list of courses.6
Total Credits31

Keyboard

MUCP 303Theory V-Counterpoint3
MUCP 304Theory VI-Orchestration3
MUCP 310Keyboard Harmony I1
MUCP 311Keyboard Harmony II1
Complete three times for 6 credits:6
MUSI 499
Applied Music
MUEN 100Montclair State University Chorale (Complete 6 times.)3
MUEN 140Collegium Musicum0.5
Complete 3.5 credits from the following:3.5
MUEN 100
Montclair State University Chorale
MUEN 101
Montclair State University Singers
MUEN 110
Orchestra
MUEN 120
Band
MUEN 130
Opera Production
MUEN 140
Collegium Musicum
MUEN 162
Electronic Music Ensemble
MUEN 180
Chamber Ensemble Performance
MUEN 190
Jazz Ensemble
MULT 201Keyboard Literature I2
MULT 202Keyboard Literature II2
Complete 4 credits from the following:4
MULT 230
Vocal Repertory from Monody to Mozart
MULT 231
The 19th Century Song: Lied and Melodie
MULT 232
The 20th Century Art Song
MUPR 436Piano Pedagogy I2
Total Credits31

Voice

MSSN 101Keyboard Musicianship I1
MSSN 102Keyboard Musicianship II1
MSSN 203Keyboard Musicianship III1
MSSN 204Keyboard Musicianship IV1
MUPR 200Vocal Coaching (Complete this course 6 times.)0
MUPR 130Introduction to Diction: English and Italian1
MUPR 131Diction Overview: German and French1
MULT 230Vocal Repertory from Monody to Mozart2
MULT 231The 19th Century Song: Lied and Melodie2
MULT 232The 20th Century Art Song2
MTTH 132Acting for the Singer I0.5
MUEN 100Montclair State University Chorale (Complete 8 times.)4
MUEN 130Opera Production (Complete 3 times.)1.5
MUEN 140Collegium Musicum (Complete 2 times.)1
Complete 2 credits from the following:2
MUEN 100
Montclair State University Chorale
MUEN 101
Montclair State University Singers
MUEN 110
Orchestra
MUEN 120
Band
MUEN 130
Opera Production
MUEN 140
Collegium Musicum
MUEN 180
Chamber Ensemble Performance
MUEN 190
Jazz Ensemble
MUPR 441Pedagogy Of The Voice3
FREN 101Beginning French I3
FREN 112Beginning French II3
GERM 101Beginning German I3
GERM 102Beginning German II3
ITAL 101Italian I3
ITAL 102Italian II3
Total Credits42

New Student Seminar

Students in the Adult Learner program must take GNED 100.
Complete one course from the following. Some courses may be restricted by major. Consult with an academic advisor.1
ADVS 198
Pathways to Success
CHEM 190
Freshman Seminar in Chemistry
FYS 100
First Year Seminar
GNED 100
Adult Academic Success Seminar
GNED 199
New Student Seminar
HPEM 199
Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education
IDS 155
Pathways to Adult Learning
JUST 199
New Student Seminar
MATH 102
New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences
MUGN 199
Freshman Seminar for Music Majors
NURS 199
Introduction to Nursing
POLS 199
Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law

SEEDS General Education Requirements

Click here for a list of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.

Foundations
Effective Writing I
Complete one Effective Writing I course.3
Effective Writing II
Complete one Effective Writing II course.3
Interactive Communication
Fulfilled by MUPR 335 or MUPR 495 in the major.
Quantitative Reasoning
Fulfilled by MUCP 101, MUCP 102, or MUCP 201 in the major.
Political and Civic Life
Complete one Political and Civic Life course.3
World Language
Complete two sequential classes in one World Language when starting at the Beginner I or Beginner II level. Complete one class when starting at the Intermediate/Advanced Level.0-6
Fulfilled in the major for students following the Voice Primary requirements.
Exploration
Complete one course from four different Exploration categories:6
Analyzing Cultures and Societies
Creative Expression
Fulfilled by MUEN courses in the major.
Ethical Inquiry
Historical Thinking
Fulfilled by MUHS 307, MUHS 308, MUHS 407, or MUHS 409 in the major.
Literary and Artistic Analysis
Scientific Reasoning
Total Credits15-21