Composition
The student majoring in composition Composition Concentrate
will study tonal harmony, 30 Credits Required for Degree/Diploma
counterpoint and fugue, tonal
composition, 20th-century Course Number Course Title Semesters: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
compositional techniques, ISKB-211 & 212 Basic Keyboard 1 & 2 1 1
CP-213 Advanced Counterpoint 2
instrumentation, and orchestration.
CM-221 Techniques of Tonal Writing 2
Music literature studied will empha- LHAN-311 Style Analysis: Classical & Romantic 2
size the concert music repertoire of CM-311 & 312 Contemporary Techniques in Composition 1 & 2 2 2
the 20th century, but also will include CM-231 Instrumentation and Score Preparation 2
LHAN-312 Style Analysis: 20th Century 2
principal composers and styles from
CM-398 Directed Study in Composition of Small Forms 2
the 16th to the 19th century. The CW-441 Scoring for Full Orchestra 2
student will demonstrate mastery of CM-497 Directed Study in Sonata Composition 2
these skills and concepts, as well CM-498 Directed Study in Orchestral Composition 2
as the development of an individual Approved Specified Electives* 2 4
*Approved Specified Electives (select from the following): CM-351, CM-355, CM-361, CM-495, COND-311, COND-351,
compositional personality and voice,
COND-361, COND-421, COND-498, LHAN-261, LHAN-266, LHAN-315, LHAN-316, LHAN-371, LHAN-372, LHAN-373, LHAN-374,
by completing a portfolio of scores LHAN-375, LHAN-376, LHAN-381, LHAN-385, SW-345.
that will include (but not be limited
to) a number of pieces in smaller Composition Portfolio Completion: As part of the composition concentrate requirements, a portfolio must
be satisfactorily completed. Information can be obtained from the department chair.
forms, a tonal four-part fugue, a
composition for solo voice or mixed Core Music: 22 Credits Required for Degree/Diploma
chorus, a sonata in three movements, PW-110 Writing Skills* 2*
and a composition for full orchestra. AR-111 Arranging 1 2
The study of acknowledged HR-111 to 212 Harmony 1–4 2 2 2 2
ET-111 & 112 Ear Training 1 & 2 3 3
masterpieces from different historical
ET-231 & 232 Solfege 1 & 2 2 2
periods will develop in the student an MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology 2
individual aesthetic vision and the *Students who receive a qualifying score on the Entering Student Proficiency Assessment will be enrolled in AR-111
critical ability to recognize and discuss Arranging 1, or higher, in their first semester. Others will be enrolled in PW-110 Writing Skills, which is credited as a general
elective. See also Curriculum Information section of the Registration Manual.
music of quality. The student will
gain skills by working with Traditional Studies: 14 Credits Required for Degree/Diploma
performers, rehearsing with them, CM-211 & 212 Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 & 2 2 2
and conducting and/or producing CP-211 Tonal Counterpoint 1 2
performances. The composition major CP-212 Tonal Two-Part Canon and Invention 2
LHAN-251 & 252 General Music History 1 & 2 2 2
will develop sufficient skills and
COND-211/216 & 212Conducting 1 & 2 1 1
knowledge to function as a composer
of concert music, to gain entry to a
graduate program in music theory Private Instruction: 8 Credits Required for Degree/Diploma 2 2 2 2
Ensemble/Lab: 5 Credits Required for Degree/Diploma 2* 1 1 1
or composition, and hence to pursue
*See First-semester Ensemble/Lab Enrollment section of the Registration Manual.
a career as a teacher, scholar, and
practitioner of music theory and Liberal Arts: 30 Credits Required for Degree
composition. English LCOR-111 College Writing 1 3
LCOR-112 College Writing 2 3
Art History Any two courses in art history 3 3
History Any two courses in history 3 3
Mathematics/ Any course in mathematics/natural science 3
Natural Science* (LMSC prefix)*
Social Science Any course in social science (LSOC prefix) 3
Liberal Arts Any two courses in liberal arts not already taken 3 3
Electives
* LMSC-230 does not fulfill this requirement.
General Electives: 11 credits required for degree/17 credits required for diploma
Total Required Credits: 120 credits for degree/96 credits for diploma
For the most current information on requirements, consult the Office of the Registrar.
