10 Credits – Communication Skills (grade of 2.0 or higher required for graduation)
English 101 and
Select one: English 201, 202, 203, 235 or Communication 220
5 Credits – Quantitative Skills
Math 107, 140, 141, 142, 146, 148, 151, 152, 153, 173, 200, 211, 238, 254 or Philosophy
120
45 Credits – Distribution Requirements
15 credits Humanities from 2 different subject areas: 10 credits from Core Music Courses
(Music 131/121, Music 132/122), 5 credits of foreign language (preferably a romance
language) is highly recommended.
15 credits Natural Sciences from 2 different subject areas: one must include a lab
15 credits Social Sciences from 2 different subject areas
53 Required Core Credits - (maximum 15 restricted credits)
30 credits: Theory and Ear Training: Music 131/121, Music 132/122, Music 133/123, Music 241, Music 242, Music
243
12 credits: Ensembles: Music 170, 172, 173, 270, 272, 273 (may be repeated)
5 credits: Keyboard Skills: Music 125, 221 (may be repeated). The 200 level must be passed to graduate. Some or all of the keyboard credits may be challenged/waived for students with advanced
keyboard skills. Typically keyboard majors will have the requirement waived and will substitute the
credits with Music 116.
6 credits: Private Lessons (3 at the 100 level, 3 at the 200 level): Music 110, 112, 113, 210, 211, 212 (may
be repeated). The 200 level must be passed to graduate. A solo recital in second year private lessons
is typically required.
STREAMLINED REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
Required and Distribution Area Courses:
Communication Skills 10 credits
Quantitative Skills 5 credits
Humanities Distribution 15 credits (5 net* credits)
Natural Science Distribution 15 credits
Social Science Distribution 15 credits
Total: 50 credits
Core Courses:
Theory/Ear 30 credits (*includes 10 credits of Humanities)
2 Credit (WVC) Ensembles 12 credits
Keyboard Skills 5 credits
Lessons 6 credits
Total: 53 credits
Total Degree Credits: 103 credits
*10 credits of the 15-credit in Humanities are already counted in the Core Courses
(Music 131/121, Music 132/122)
Recommended Course Sequence:
Fall Quarter
English 101
Music &121 and &131 (Theory/Ear Training)
1 cr Lessons (Music 110, 111, or 112)
2 cr Ensemble (Music 170, 172, 173)
13 credits
Winter Quarter
English 201, 202,203 or 235 or Communication 220
Music &122 and &132 (Theory/Ear Training)
Natural or Social Science
Music 125 (Piano)
1 cr Lessons (Music 110, 111, or 112)
2 cr Ensemble (Music 170, 172, 173)
19 credits
Spring Quarter
Math &107, 140, &141, &142, &146, &148, &151, &152, &153, &173, 200, 211, 238, 254
or PHIL 120
Natural or Social Science
Music &123 and &133 (Theory/Ear Training)
Music 125 (Piano)
1 cr Lessons (Music 110, 111, or 112)
2 cr Ensemble (Music 170, 172, 173)
19 credits
Fall Quarter
Natural or Social Science
Music &241 (Theory/Ear Training)
Music 125 (Piano)
1 cr Lessons (Music 110, 111, 112, 210, 211, or 212)
2 cr Ensemble (Music 170, 172, 173, 270, 272 or 273)
19 credits
Winter Quarter
Natural or Social Science
Music &242 (Theory/Ear Training)
Music 221 (Piano)
1 cr Lessons (Music 110, 111, 112, 210, 211, or 212)
2 cr Ensemble (Music 170, 172, 173, 270, 272 or 273)
14 credits
Spring Quarter
Natural or Social Science
Humanities
Music &243 (Theory/Ear Training)
Music 221 (Piano)
1 cr Lessons (Music 110, 111, 112, 210, 211, or 212)
2 cr Ensemble (Music 170, 172, 173, 270, 272 or 273)
19 credits
Total Credits 103 credits
MUS 110, Individual Voice Instruction 1 credit
College level private vocal instruction. Primarily for music major and minors but open to all qualifying students. Instructor lessons fees and accompanist fees (in addition to tuition) apply. Performance at end of term student recital and quarterly jury participation is mandatory. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor’s signature.
MUS 111, Individual Piano Instruction 1 credit
College level private piano instruction. Primarily for music major and minors but
open to all qualifying students. Instructor lessons fees (in addition to tuition)
apply. Performance at end of term student recital and quarterly jury participation
is mandatory. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor’s signature.
MUS 112, Individual Instrument Instruction 1 credit
College level private instrument instruction. Primarily for music major and minors but open to all qualifying students. Instructor lessons fees and accompanist fees (in addition to tuition) apply. Performance at end of term student recital and quarterly jury participation is mandatory. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor’s signature.
MUSC& 121, Ear Training 1 2 credits
Fundamental ear training includes intervals, major and minor scales, triads in root
and inverted positions, rhythm reading in simple and compound meter. Sight singing
includes simple diatonic major and minor melodies. Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic
music notation or instructor’s signature. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC& 131.
MUSC& 122, Ear Training 2 2 credits
Continuation of MUSC& 121 with emphasis on triad and seventh chord inversions, chord
progressions in major and minor modes, recognition of plagal and authentic cadences,
melodic dictation in major and minor modes, and more advanced rhythmic reading and
dictation in simple and compound meters.
Prerequisites: MUSC& 121 or instructor’s signature. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC& 132.
MUSC& 123, Ear Training 3 2 credits
Continuation of MUSC& 122 with emphasis on triads and seventh chords in all inversions.
Harmonic dictation to include modulations to near-related keys, nonharmonic tones,
secondary dominants, altered chords and augmented sixth chords. Melodic dictation
to include chromatic tones; rhythmic dictation to include complex examples in simple,
compound and mixed meters. Prerequisites: MUSC& 122 or instructor signature. Must
be taken concurrently with MUSC& 133.
MUS 125, Piano Class Instruction 1 credit
Music reading and keyboard techniques from beginning through intermediate levels. No music background required. Emphasis on note reading, rhythm reading, key signatures,
major scales and improvising with primary triads. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor’s signature.
MUSC& 131, Music Theory 1 3 credits
Develops an understanding of elementary compositional techniques. Emphasis on the
structure of tonality, triads in all inversions (doubling and spacing), voice leading,
seventh chords, phrase structure and cadences, nonharmonic tones, harmonic progression,
and basic techniques of harmonization.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic music notation or instructor’s signature. Must be
taken concurrently with MUSC& 121.
MUSC& 132, Music Theory 2 3 credits
Continuation of MUSC& 131 with emphasis on triad and seventh chord inversions, nonharmonic
tones and the harmonization of melodies. Student compositions are performed by a lab
choir. Further emphasis on analysis techniques. Prerequisites: MUSC& 131 or MUS 106
or instructor’s signature. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC& 122 (note: MUS 106 is archived course).
MUSC& 133, Music Theory 3 3 credits
Continuation of MUSC& 132 with a working knowledge of triads and seventh chords in
major and minor modes, nonharmonic tones, and the harmonization of melody. Introduction
to chromatic harmony.
Prerequisites: MUS 107 or MUSC& 132 or instructor’s signature. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC& 123.
MUS 170, WVC Chamber Choir 2 credits
A select vocal performance ensemble: The WVC Chamber Choir is a primary recruiting
ensemble for the WVC Music Department. Participation will involve numerous performances and varied community outreach activities.
Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Previous vocal/choral
experience or instructor approval
MUS 172, WVC Vocal Jazz Ensemble 2 credits
A select vocal jazz ensemble that rehearses and performs standard jazz choir repertoire
in the style of Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices. Typical ensemble configuration includes a rhythm section and singers on individual
microphones. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Previous vocal/choral experience or instructor approval. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 170 or MUS 270 is required.
MUS 173, Mariachi Music 2 credits
Traditional Mexican mariachi music: violin, trumpet, guitar, guitarron, vihuela and
voice. Learn traditional techniques and forms including the “son,” ranchera, bolero,
huapango and polka. Students will generally provide their own instrument. Maybe repeated
for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor’s signature, students must be playing mariachi at an intermediate level
on their instrument.
MUS 210, Individual Voice Instruction 1 credit
College level private vocal instruction. Primarily for music major and minors but open to all qualifying students. Instructor lessons fees (in addition to tuition) apply. Fees for accompanists (outside of tuition and course fees are likely to apply). Performance
at end of term student recital and quarterly jury participation is mandatory. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor’s signature. MUS 110 (A student must demonstrate superior competency and knowledge of specific
literature and pedagogy during MUS 110 to be allowed to enroll in MUS 210).
MUS 211, Individual Piano Instruction 1 credit
College level private piano instruction. Primarily for music major and minors but open to all qualifying students. Instructor lessons fees (in addition to tuition) apply. Performance at end of term student recital and quarterly jury participation is mandatory. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor’s signature. MUS 111 (A student must demonstrate superior competency and knowledge of specific
literature and pedagogy during MUS 111 to be allowed to enroll in MUS 211).
MUS 212, Individual Instrument Instruction 1 credit
College level private instrumental instruction. Primarily for music major and minors but open to all qualifying students. Instructor lessons fees (in addition to tuition) apply. Fees for accompanists (outside of tuition and course fees are likely to apply) Performance
at end of term student recital and quarterly jury participation is mandatory. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor’s signature. MUS 112 (A student must and demonstrate superior competency and knowledge of specific
literature and pedagogy during MUS 112 to be allowed to enroll in MUS 212).
MUS 221, Piano Class Instruction 1 credit
Continuation of MUS 125 for those students desiring to learn more advanced playing
techniques. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: MUS 125 or equivalent or instructor’s signature.
MUSC& 241, Music Theory 4 5 credits
The fourth of a six-term course sequence in written and aural music theory: learn to analyze, employ, sing, and transcribe chromatic music and intermediate forms.
Prerequisites: MUSC& 123 and MUSC& 133 or equivalent.
MUSC& 242, Music Theory 5 5 credits
The fifth of a six-term course sequence in written and aural music theory: learn to
analyze, employ, sing, and transcribe advanced chromatic music and advanced forms.
Prerequisites: MUSC& 241 or equivalent.
MUSC& 243, Music Theory 6 5 credits
The sixth of a six-term course sequence in written and aural music theory: learn to
analyze, employ, sing and transcribe advanced chromatic music and advanced forms as
well as 20th century techniques.
Prerequisites: MUSC&242 or equivalent.
MUS 270, WVC Chamber Choir 2 credits
A select vocal performance ensemble: Participation will involve numerous performances
and varied community outreach activities. Audition required. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Previous vocal/choral experience or instructor’s signature.
MUS 272, WVC Vocal Jazz Ensemble 2 credits
A select vocal jazz ensemble that rehearses and performs standard jazz choir repertoire
in the style of Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices. Typical ensemble configuration includes a rhythm section and singers on individual
microphones. Audition required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Previous vocal/choral
experience or instructor approval. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 170 or MUS 270 is required.
MUS 273, Mariachi Music 2 credits
Traditional Mexican mariachi music; violin, trumpet, guitar, guitarron, vihuela and
voice. Learn traditional techniques and forms including the “son,” ranchera, bolero,
huapango and polka. Students will generally provide their own instrument. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor’s signature, students must be
playing mariachi at an intermediate level on their instrument.
