Arizona State University Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts 44 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Music program in performance with a concentration in an orchestral instrument offers a focused study of music literature and advanced techniques for a specific orchestral instrument. You benefit from coaching by distinguished faculty and visiting guest artists; master classes; and extensive performance opportunities in large ensembles and chamber groups, and as soloists. Over eight semesters, you engage in intensive study of major repertoire, solo literature and chamber music with a dedicated faculty mentor. In addition to receiving musical training, you develop essential skills for success as a professional musician, including audition preparation, networking, organizational strategies, opportunity creation and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Music Core
Upper Division MHL Elective AND Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD) 3 credit hours Upper Division MHL Elective AND Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD) 3 credit hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MHL 140 | Sounds and Cultures | 3 |
| MTC 125 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MTC 221 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MTC 222 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| Total Music Core | 12 credits | |
Music Core - Music Theory Core Elective:
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Applied Performance
Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 127 | Studio Instruction | 16 |
| MUP 131 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 132 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 231 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 232 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 210 | Beginning Instrumental Conducting | 1 |
| MUP 327 | Studio Instruction | 16 |
| MUP 495 | Performance | |
| MUP 496 | Performance | |
| Total Applied Performance | 37 credits | |
Orchestral Instrument Core
Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 442 | Instrumental Ensembles | 8 |
| Total Orchestral Instrument Core | 8 credits | |
Orchestral Instrument Core - Complete one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 479 | Chamber Music Ensembles | 4 |
| MUP 485 | Percussion Ensemble | 4 |
| MUP 489 | Ethnomusicology Ensembles | 4 |
| MUP 460 | The Visiting Quartet Residency Program | 4 |
Orchestral Instrument Core
MUP 451 and MUP 481 are taught in different semesters depending on the instrument; please consult with studio instructor for the schedule.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 451 | Repertoire | 2 |
| MUP 481 | Performance Pedagogy and Materials | 2 |
| Total Orchestral Instrument Core | 4 credits | |
Orchestral Instrument Core - Upper Division MHL Through Present Time Course:
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Music Electives
Music Elective MDC Elective MHL Elective MSC Elective MTC Elective MUE Elective MUP Elective 5 credit hours Upper Division Music Elective MDC Elective MHL Elective MSC Elective MTC Elective MUE Elective MUP Elective 5 credit hours
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 101 | The ASU School of Music Experience | 1 |
| Total ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | 1 credits | |
First-Year Composition
All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years. Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU. Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music, Dance and Theatre courses. Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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