University of California, Los Angeles Herb Alpert School of Music 113 courses
The Music Performance major is a designated capstone major. Through preparation for and execution of their senior capstone projects or recitals, students demonstrate mastery of program learning outcomes; as well as a level of proficiency appropriate for their role in the recitals and their understanding of performance practices appropriate to the repertory being performed, as acquired in previous coursework and through research. Students also display their ability to assemble an effective program in terms of pacing and variety, and demonstrate requisite stage presence along with an ability to communicate with their audience in performance.
Preparation for the Major: Musicianship
Complete the following courses with grades of Cβ or better:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC M6A | Introduction to Global Musicianship | 2 |
| MUSC M6B | Introduction to Musicianship | 2 |
| MUSC M6C | Introduction to Musicianship | 2 |
Preparation for the Major: Theory
Select one of the following series approved by the area head/division chair. The courses must be completed with grades of C or better.
Preparation for the Major: Theory: Music 20 Series
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 20A | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 20B | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 20C | Music Theory III | 3 |
Preparation for the Major: Theory: Music 21 Series
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 21A | Project Approach to Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 21B | Project Approach to Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 21C | Project Approach to Music Theory III | 3 |
Preparation for the Major: Concentration
Based on instrument or voice, complete one concentration selected from:
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Brass, Percussion, and Woodwinds: Instrumental Studio
Complete 12 units from:
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Brass, Percussion, and Woodwinds: Chamber Ensembles
Complete 4 units from:
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Brass, Percussion, and Woodwinds: Large Conducted Ensembles
Complete 12 units from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC C185D | Symphony Orchestra | 2 |
| MUSC C185E | Philharmonia | 2 |
| MUSC 185F | Symphonic Band | 2 |
| MUSC C185G | Wind Ensemble | 2 |
| MUSC 185H | Marching and Varsity Bands | 2 |
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Keyboard: Instrumental Studio
Complete 12 units from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 60S | Instrumental Studio: Piano | 2 |
| MUSC 60T | Instrumental Studio: Organ | 2 |
| MUSC 60U | Instrumental Studio: Harpsichord | 2 |
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Keyboard: Chamber Ensembles, Keyboard Literature, and Accompanying
Complete 8 units from:
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Keyboard: Large Conducted Ensembles
Complete 6 units from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC C185A | UCLA Chorale | 2 |
| MUSC C185B | Chamber Singers | 2 |
| MUSC C185C | Opera Workshop | 2 |
| MUSC C185D | Symphony Orchestra | 2 |
| MUSC C185E | Philharmonia | 2 |
| MUSC 185F | Symphonic Band | 2 |
| MUSC C185G | Wind Ensemble | 2 |
| MUSC 185H | Marching and Varsity Bands | 2 |
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Strings: Instrumental Studio
Complete 12 units from:
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Strings: Chamber Ensembles
Complete 6 units from:
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Strings: Large Conducted Ensembles
Complete 12 units from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC C185D | Symphony Orchestra | 2 |
| MUSC C185E | Philharmonia | 2 |
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Voice: Voice Studio and Voice Coaching
Complete 18 units from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 61A | Voice Studio | 2 |
| MUSC 61B | Voice Coaching | 1 |
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Voice: Singing Diction
Complete the following three courses:
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Voice: Large Conducted Ensembles
Complete 12 units from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC C185A | UCLA Chorale | 2 |
| MUSC C185B | Chamber Singers | 2 |
| MUSC C185C | Opera Workshop | 2 |
Preparation for the Major: Concentration: Voice: Language
Complete one college yearβor at least one course at level threeβof French, German, Italian, or Spanish, which may be used to fulfill the school language requirement.
The Major: Theory/Musicianship
Complete one of the following series approved by the area head/division chair. The courses must be completed with grades of C or better.
The Major: Theory/Musicianship: Theory
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 120A | Music Theory IV | 4 |
| MUSC 120B | Music Theory V | 4 |
| MUSC 120C | Music Theory VI | 4 |
The Major: Theory/Musicianship: Musicianship
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 102A | Advanced Musicianship I | 2 |
| MUSC 102B | Advanced Musicianship II | 2 |
| MUSC 102C | Advanced Musicianship III | 2 |
The Major: History
Complete the following courses with grades of C or better:
The Major: Concentration
Based on instrument or voice, complete one concentration selected from:
The Major: Concentration: Brass, Percussion, and Woodwinds: Advanced Instrumental Studio
Complete 10 units from:
The Major: Concentration: Brass, Percussion, and Woodwinds: Chamber Ensembles
Complete 4 unit from:
The Major: Concentration: Brass, Percussion, and Woodwinds: Large Conducted Ensembles
Complete 12 units from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC C185D | Symphony Orchestra | 2 |
| MUSC C185E | Philharmonia | 2 |
| MUSC 185F | Symphonic Band | 2 |
| MUSC C185G | Wind Ensemble | 2 |
| MUSC 185H | Marching and Varsity Bands | 2 |
The Major: Concentration: Brass, Percussion, and Woodwinds: Electives
Complete at least 8 units of upper-division electives from ethnomusicology, global jazz studies, music, music industry, or musicology.
The Major: Concentration: Brass, Percussion, and Woodwinds: Capstone Instrumental Recital
Complete one course from the following. In senior year, each student must present a senior recital as part of the capstone course; the 45β55-minute recital will include a printed program with notes.
The Major: Concentration: Keyboard: Advanced Instrumental Studio
Complete 10 units from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 160S | Advanced Instrumental Studio: Piano | 2 |
| MUSC 160T | Advanced Instrumental Studio: Organ | 2 |
| MUSC 160U | Advanced Instrumental Studio: Harpsichord | 2 |
The Major: Concentration: Keyboard: Chamber Ensembles, Keyboard Literature, and Accompanying
Complete 8 units from:
The Major: Concentration: Keyboard: Large Conducted Ensembles
Complete 6 units from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC C185A | UCLA Chorale | 2 |
| MUSC C185B | Chamber Singers | 2 |
| MUSC C185C | Opera Workshop | 2 |
| MUSC C185D | Symphony Orchestra | 2 |
| MUSC C185E | Philharmonia | 2 |
| MUSC 185F | Symphonic Band | 2 |
| MUSC C185G | Wind Ensemble | 2 |
| MUSC 185H | Marching and Varsity Bands | 2 |
The Major: Concentration: Keyboard: Electives
Complete at least 12 units of upper-division electives from ethnomusicology, global jazz studies, music, music industry, or musicology.
The Major: Concentration: Keyboard: Capstone Instrumental Recital
Complete one course from the following. In senior year, each student must present a senior recital as part of the capstone course; the 45β55-minute recital will include a printed program with notes.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 167S | Capstone Instrumental Recital: Piano | 2 |
| MUSC 167T | Capstone Instrumental Recital: Organ | 2 |
| MUSC 167U | Capstone Instrumental Recital: Harpsichord | 2 |
The Major: Concentration: Strings: Advanced Instrumental Studio
Complete 10 units from:
The Major: Concentration: Strings: Chamber Ensembles
Complete 6 units from:
The Major: Concentration: Strings: Large Conducted Ensembles
Complete 12 units from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC C185D | Symphony Orchestra | 2 |
| MUSC C185E | Philharmonia | 2 |
The Major: Concentration: Strings: Electives
Complete at least 8 units of upper-division electives from ethnomusicology, global jazz studies, music, music industry, or musicology.
The Major: Concentration: Strings: Capstone Instrumental Recital
Complete one course from the following. In senior year, each student must present a senior recital as part of the capstone course; the 45β55-minute recital will include a printed program with notes.
The Major: Concentration: Voice: Advanced Voice Studio and Advanced Voice Coaching
Complete 15 units from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 161A | Advanced Voice Studio | 2 |
| MUSC 161B | Advanced Vocal Coaching | 1 |
The Major: Concentration: Voice: Advanced Vocal Repertoire, Diction, and Interpretation
Complete 4 units from:
The Major: Concentration: Voice: Large Conducted Ensembles
Complete 12 units from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC C185A | UCLA Chorale | 2 |
| MUSC C185B | Chamber Singers | 2 |
| MUSC C185C | Opera Workshop | 2 |
The Major: Concentration: Voice: Electives
Complete at least 4 units of upper-division electives from ethnomusicology, global jazz studies, music, music industry, or musicology.
The Major: Concentration: Voice: Capstone Voice Recital
Complete the following two courses. In senior year, each student must present a senior recital as part of the capstone course; the 45β55-minute recital will include a printed program with notes.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 161B | Advanced Vocal Coaching | 1 |
| MUSC 168 | Capstone Voice Recital | 2 |
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