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.
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Program Requirements Overview
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 13-16 | |
| World Languages and Cultures Requirements | 3-6 | |
| Major Requirements | 94-107 | |
| Free Electives | 10-0 | |
| Total Credits | 120-129 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Music Requirements | ||
| Performance Courses | ||
| Course must be completed four times, for 2 credits each. | 8 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| Course must be completed four times, for 4 credits each. | 16 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| MUPR 140 | Performance Practicum for Performance Majors (Complete 8 times) | 4 |
| MUPR 295 | Sophomore Recital | 1 |
| or MUPR 395 | Junior Recital | |
| MUPR 495 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| MUPR 335 | Elementary Conducting | 2 |
| Music Theory | ||
| 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 |
| MUTC 101 | Music and Computer Technology I | 3 |
| Music History | ||
| 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 | |
| Primary Instrument Requirement | ||
| Complete requirements for one Primary Instrument. See list below. | 31-44 | |
| Total Credits | 94-107 | |
Primary Instrument Area
Instrumental
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUCP 303 | Theory V-Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUCP 304 | Theory VI-Orchestration | 3 |
| MSSN 101 | Keyboard Musicianship I | 1 |
| MSSN 102 | Keyboard Musicianship II | 1 |
| MSSN 203 | Keyboard Musicianship III | 1 |
| MSSN 204 | Keyboard Musicianship IV | 1 |
| Complete 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Orchestra | ||
| Band | ||
| Complete 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| Montclair State University Chorale | ||
| Montclair State University Singers | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| Band | ||
| Opera Production | ||
| Collegium Musicum | ||
| Chamber Ensemble Performance | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| MULT 276 | Instrumental Literature I | 2 |
| MULT 277 | Instrumental Literature II | 2 |
| MUPR 439 | Pedagogy I | 2 |
| Music Electives - Complete 6 credits of music electives. See advisor for complete list of courses. | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 31 | |
Keyboard
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUCP 303 | Theory V-Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUCP 304 | Theory VI-Orchestration | 3 |
| MUCP 310 | Keyboard Harmony I | 1 |
| MUCP 311 | Keyboard Harmony II | 1 |
| Complete three times for 6 credits: | 6 | |
| Applied Music | ||
| MUEN 100 | Montclair State University Chorale (Complete 6 times.) | 3 |
| MUEN 140 | Collegium Musicum | 0.5 |
| Complete 3.5 credits from the following: | 3.5 | |
| Montclair State University Chorale | ||
| Montclair State University Singers | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| Band | ||
| Opera Production | ||
| Collegium Musicum | ||
| Electronic Music Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Ensemble Performance | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| MULT 201 | Keyboard Literature I | 2 |
| MULT 202 | Keyboard Literature II | 2 |
| Complete 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Vocal Repertory from Monody to Mozart | ||
| The 19th Century Song: Lied and Melodie | ||
| The 20th Century Art Song | ||
| MUPR 436 | Piano Pedagogy I | 2 |
| Total Credits | 31 | |
Voice
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSSN 101 | Keyboard Musicianship I | 1 |
| MSSN 102 | Keyboard Musicianship II | 1 |
| MSSN 203 | Keyboard Musicianship III | 1 |
| MSSN 204 | Keyboard Musicianship IV | 1 |
| MUPR 200 | Vocal Coaching (Complete this course 6 times.) | 0 |
| MUPR 130 | Introduction to Diction: English and Italian | 1 |
| MUPR 131 | Diction Overview: German and French | 1 |
| MULT 230 | Vocal Repertory from Monody to Mozart | 2 |
| MULT 231 | The 19th Century Song: Lied and Melodie | 2 |
| MULT 232 | The 20th Century Art Song | 2 |
| MTTH 132 | Acting for the Singer I | 0.5 |
| MUEN 100 | Montclair State University Chorale (Complete 8 times.) | 4 |
| MUEN 130 | Opera Production (Complete 3 times.) | 1.5 |
| MUPR 199 | Opera Coaching (Complete 3 times.) | 0 |
| MUEN 140 | Collegium Musicum (Complete 2 times.) | 1 |
| Complete 2 credits from the following: | 2 | |
| Montclair State University Chorale | ||
| Montclair State University Singers | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| Band | ||
| Opera Production | ||
| Collegium Musicum | ||
| Chamber Ensemble Performance | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| MUPR 441 | Pedagogy Of The Voice | 3 |
| FREN 101 | Beginning French I | 3 |
| FREN 112 | Beginning French II | 3 |
| GERM 101 | Beginning German I | 3 |
| GERM 102 | Beginning German II | 3 |
| ITAL 101 | Italian I | 3 |
| ITAL 102 | Italian II | 3 |
| IV. Free Electives | ||
| Complete additional coursework to reach 120 credits. | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 44 | |
General Education Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill General Education categories.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| A. New Student Seminar | ||
| MUGN 199 | Freshman Seminar for Music Majors | 1 |
| C. Communication | ||
| 1. Writing | 3 | |
| 2. Literature | 0-3 | |
| Students in the Vocal track are exempt from this requirement. | ||
| 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 | 13-16 | |
World Languages and Cultures Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill World Languages and Cultures categories.
| 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.
Instrument Primary
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSI 499 | 2 | MUSI 499 | 2 |
| MUPR 140 | 0.5 | MUPR 140 | 0.5 |
| MUGN 199 | 1 | MUCP 102 | 3 |
| MUCP 101 | 3 | MUCP 104 | 1 |
| MUCP 103 | 1 | MSSN 102 | 1 |
| MSSN 101 | 1 | Elective Ensemble (Large Ensemble) | 0.5 |
| Ensemble Elective (Large Ensemble) | 0.5 | Elective Ensemble | 0.5 |
| Ensemble Elective | 0.5 | Elective Ensemble | 0.5 |
| MUHS 106 or MUTC 101 | 3 | MUTC 101 or MUHS 106 | 3 |
| WRIT 105 | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION (F1) Humanities – Great Works and Their Influences | 3 |
| 15.5 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSI 499 | 2 | MUSI 499 | 2 |
| MUPR 140 | 0.5 | MUPR 140 | 0.5 |
| MUCP 201 | 3 | MUCP 202 | 3 |
| MUCP 203 | 1 | MUCP 204 | 1 |
| MSSN 203 | 1 | MSSN 204 | 1 |
| Elective Ensemble (Large Ensemble) | 0.5 | Elective Ensemble (Large Ensemble) | 0.5 |
| Elective Ensemble | 0.5 | Elective Ensemble | 0.5 |
| Music Elective | 3 | MUHS 308 | 3 |
| MUHS 307 | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION (K1) Social Science – American and European History | 3 |
| 14.5 | 14.5 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSI 499 | 4 | MUSI 499 | 4 |
| MUPR 140 | 0.5 | MUPR 140 | 0.5 |
| MUCP 304 | 3 | MUPR 395 | 1 |
| MUPR 335 | 2 | MUCP 303 | 3 |
| Elective Ensemble | 0.5 | Elective Ensemble (Large Ensemble) | 0.5 |
| Elective Ensemble (Large Ensembel) | 0.5 | Elective Ensemble | 0.5 |
| MUHS 407 or 409 | 3 | Music Elective | 3 |
| Music Elective | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION (F2) Humanities – Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 |
| 16.5 | 15.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSI 499 | 4 | MUSI 499 | 4 |
| MUPR 140 | 0.5 | MUPR 140 | 0.5 |
| Elective Ensemble (Large Ensemble) | 0.5 | Ensemble Elective (Large Ensemble) | 0.5 |
| MULT 276 | 2 | MULT 277 | 2 |
| Elective Ensemble | 0.5 | Elective Ensemble | 0.5 |
| Elective Ensemble | 0.5 | Elective Ensemble | 0.5 |
| World Language I | 3 | Elective Ensemble | 0.5 |
| Free Electives | 4 | MUPR 439 | 2 |
| World Language II | 3 | ||
| 15 | 13.5 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Keyboard Primary
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSI 499 | 2 | MUSI 499 | 2 |
| MUPR 140 | 0.5 | MUPR 140 | 0.5 |
| MUGN 199 | 1 | MUCP 102 | 3 |
| MUCP 101 | 3 | MUCP 104 | 1 |
| MUCP 103 | 1 | MUEN 100 | 0.5 |
| MUEN 100 | 0.5 | Elective Ensemble | 0.5 |
| MUHS 106 or MUTC 101 | 3 | Elective Ensemble | 0.5 |
| WRIT 105 | 3 | MUTC 101 or MUHS 106 | 3 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION (F1) Humanities – Great Works and Their Influences | 3 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSI 499 | 2 | MUSI 499 | 2 |
| MUPR 140 | 0.5 | MUPR 140 | 0.5 |
| MUSI 499 (Additional Instrument) | 2 | MUSI 499 (Additional Instrument) | 2 |
| MUCP 201 | 3 | MUCP 202 | 3 |
| MUCP 203 | 1 | MUCP 204 | 1 |
| MUCP 310 | 1 | MUCP 311 | 1 |
| MUEN 100 | 0.5 | MUEN 100 | 0.5 |
| MUHS 307 | 3 | Elective Ensemble | 0.5 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION (C2) Literature | 3 | MUHS 308 | 3 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION (K1) Social Science – American and European History | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16.5 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSI 499 | 4 | MUSI 499 | 4 |
| MUPR 140 | 0.5 | MUPR 140 | 0.5 |
| MUSI 499 (Additional Instrument) | 2 | MUPR 395 | 1 |
| MUCP 304 | 3 | MUCP 303 | 3 |
| MUPR 335 | 2 | MUEN 100 | 0.5 |
| MULT 201 | 2 | Elective Ensemble | 0.5 |
| MUEN 140 | 0.5 | MULT 202 | 2 |
| Elective Ensemble | 0.5 | MULT 276 | 2 |
| MUHS 407 or 409 | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION (F2) Humanities – Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 |
| 17.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSI 499 | 4 | MUSI 499 | 4 |
| MUPR 140 | 0.5 | MUPR 140 | 0.5 |
| MUEN 140 | 0.5 | MUEN 100 | 0.5 |
| Elective Ensemble | 0.5 | Ensemble Elective | 0.5 |
| Ensemble Elective | 0.5 | MUPR 436 | 2 |
| World Language I | 3 | MULT 277 | 2 |
| Free Electives | 4 | World Language II | 3 |
| 13 | 12.5 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Vocal Primary
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSI 499 | 2 | MUSI 499 | 2 |
| MUPR 140 | 0.5 | MUPR 140 | 0.5 |
| MUGN 199 | 1 | MUCP 102 | 3 |
| MUCP 101 | 3 | MUCP 104 | 1 |
| MUCP 103 | 1 | MUEN 100 | 0.5 |
| MSSN 101 | 1 | MSSN 102 | 1 |
| MUEN 100 | 0.5 | MUPR 131 | 1 |
| MUPR 130 | 1 | MTTH 132 | 0.5 |
| MUHS 106 or MUTC 101 | 3 | MUTC 101 or MUHS 106 | 3 |
| WRIT 105 | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION (F1) Humanities – Great Works and Their Influences | 3 |
| 16 | 15.5 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSI 499 | 2 | MUSI 499 | 2 |
| MUPR 140 | 0.5 | MUPR 140 | 0.5 |
| MUPR 200 | 0 | MUPR 200 | 0 |
| MUCP 201 | 3 | MULT 230 | 2 |
| MUCP 203 | 1 | MUCP 202 | 3 |
| MSSN 203 | 1 | MUCP 204 | 1 |
| MUEN 100 | 0.5 | MSSN 204 | 1 |
| MUEN 140 | 0.5 | MUEN 100 | 0.5 |
| MUEN 130 | 0.5 | MUHS 308 | 3 |
| MUPR 199 | 0 | Language 1 - II | 3 |
| MUHS 307 | 3 | ||
| Language 1 - I | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSI 499 | 4 | MUSI 499 | 4 |
| MUPR 140 | 0.5 | MUPR 140 | 0.5 |
| MUPR 200 | 0 | MUPR 200 | 0 |
| MUPR 335 | 2 | MUPR 395 | 1 |
| MUEN 100 | 0.5 | MUEN 100 | 0.5 |
| MUEN 130 | 0.5 | Elective Ensemble | 0.5 |
| MUPR 199 | 0 | MUPR 441 | 3 |
| MUEN 140 | 0.5 | MULT 231 | 2 |
| MUHS 407 or 409 | 3 | Language 2 - II | 3 |
| Language 2 - I | 3 | ||
| 14 | 14.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MUSI 499 | 4 | MUSI 499 | 4 |
| MUPR 140 | 0.5 | MUPR 140 | 0.5 |
| MUPR 200 | 0 | MUPR 200 | 0 |
| MUEN 100 | 0.5 | MUEN 100 | 0.5 |
| MUEN 130 | 0.5 | Ensemble Elective | 0.5 |
| MUPR 199 | 0 | MULT 232 | 2 |
| Language 3 - I | 3 | Language 3- II | 3 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION (K1) Social Science – American and European History | 3 | GENERAL EDUCATION (F2) Humanities – Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 |
| Free Elective | 4 | ||
| 15.5 | 13.5 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||