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
Program Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill General Education categories.
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill World Languages and Cultures categories.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I. General Education | ||
| A. New Student Seminar | ||
| MUGN 199 | Freshman Seminar for Music Majors | 1 |
| C. Communication | ||
| 1. Writing | ||
| WRIT 105 | College Writing I | 3 |
| 2. Literature | ||
| WRIT 106 | College Writing II | 3 |
| F. Humanities | ||
| 1. Great Works and Their Influences | 3 | |
| 2. Philosophical and Religious Perspectives | 3 | |
| G. Computer Science | ||
| Fulfilled by MUTC 101 in the major. | 0 | |
| K. Social Science | ||
| 1. American and European History | 3 | |
| II. World Languages and Cultures | ||
| A. World Languages | 6 | |
| See the World Languages and Cultures page for language requirement details. | ||
| B. World Cultures | ||
| Fulfilled by MUHS 106 in the major. | ||
| III. Major Requirements | ||
| A. Core Music Requirements | ||
| 1. Performance Courses | ||
| MUAP 121 | Applied Music I | 2 |
| MUAP 122 | Applied Music II | 2 |
| MUAP 223 | Applied Music III | 2 |
| MUAP 224 | Applied Music IV | 2 |
| MUAP 345 | Applied Music V | 4 |
| MUAP 346 | Applied Music VI | 4 |
| MUAP 447 | Applied Music VII | 4 |
| MUAP 448 | Applied Music VIII | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| B. Area Requirements - Keyboard | ||
| MUCP 303 | Theory V-Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUCP 304 | Theory VI-Orchestration | 3 |
| MUCP 310 | Keyboard Harmony I | 1 |
| MUCP 311 | Keyboard Harmony II | 1 |
| MUAS 121 | Applied Music (Additional Instrument) I | 2 |
| MUAS 122 | Applied Music (Additional Instrument) II | 2 |
| MUAS 223 | Applied Music (Additional Instrument) III | 2 |
| 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 Workshop | ||
| 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 |
| IV. Free Electives | ||
| Complete additional coursework to reach 120 credits. | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |