B.M. Music Composition Program Map

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Woodwind, Brass, & Percussion Concentrations

This program is designed for those students who wish to become composers or who wish to pursue graduate study and seek teaching positions in higher education. In addition to the specific degree programs, students find enrichment through concerts, recitals, workshops, and master classes by visiting performers and scholars.

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Accounting Stats

60

Core Credit Hours

48

Major Credit Hours

12

Elective Credit Hours

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Plan Your Degree

Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.

Term 1: Fall
Course Name Credit Hours
C1: ENGL 1101

English Composition I

 3
M: MATH 1001, 1111, OR 1113

Quantitative Skills & Reasoning, College Algebra, or Precalculus

 3
I2: XIDS 2002

(Recommended) What do you know about the Worlds of Music

 2
MUSC 1000

Comprehensive Music Laboratory

 0
F: MUSC 1301

Music Theory I

 3
F: MUSC 1401

Aural Skills I

 1
F: MUSC 1501

Keyboard Skills I

 1
F: MUSC 2600

Principal Applied

 1
F: MUSC 2720

Marching Band

 1

Milestones:

  • Complete ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or better.
  • Complete Core IMPACTS Math.
  • Complete MUSC 1301, 1401, and 1501.
  • Satisfactory attendance in MUSC 1000.
  • Satisfactory performance in MUSC 2600.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name Credit Hours
C2: ENGL 1102

English Composition II

 3
P2: POLS 1101

American Government

 3
F: MUSC 1302

Music Theory II

 3
MUSC 1000

Comprehensive Music Laboratory

 0
F: MUSC 1402

Aural Skills II

 1
F: MUSC 1502

Keyboard Skills II

 1
F: MUSC 2600

Principal Applied

 1
F: MUSC 27X0

Assigned concert band

 1
T1: Non-lab Science 3

Milestones:

  • Complete ENGL 1102 with a grade of C or better.
  • Complete MUSC 1302, 1402, and 1502.
  • Satisfactory attendance in MUSC 1000.
  • Satisfactory performance in MUSC 2600.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours

Additional Information:

  • Music courses must be taken as scheduled. Failure to pass a sequential Music course will result in a delay of progression of one year. Having to repeat a course does not affect progression in other courses, except where the unsuccessful course is a prerequisite.
  • ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, XIDS 2002, and MATH 1001, 1111, or 1113 must be taken in the first year of study. Otherwise, Core IMPACTS curriculum courses may be taken in any order.

Term 1: Fall
Course Name Credit Hours
MUSC 1000

Comprehensive Music Laboratory

 0
MUSC 2301

Music Theory III

 3
MUSC 2401

Aural Skills III

 1
MUSC 2501

Keyboard Skills III

 1
MUSC 3603

Percussion Techniques and Materials

 1
MUSC 3605

Voice Techniques and Materials

 1
F: MUSC 2600

Principal Applied

 2
F: MUSC 27X0

Marching Band or Wind Ensemble

 1
S1: HIST 1111 OR 1112

World History

 3
A: Humanities 3

Milestones:

  • Complete MUSC 2301, 2401, and 2501.
  • Satisfactory attendance in MUSC 1000.
  • Satisfactory performance in MUSC 2600.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name Credit Hours
MUSC 1000

Comprehensive Music Laboratory

 0
MUSC 2302

Music Theory IV

 3
MUSC 2402

Aural Skills IV

 1
MUSC 2502

Keyboard Skills IV

 1
MUSC 2600

Principal Applied

 2
MUSC 27X0

Assigned concert band

 1
MUSC 3601

Woodwind Techniques and Materials

 1
T2: Science + Lab 4
A: Humanities 3

Milestones:

  • Complete MUSC 2302, 2402, and 2502.
  • Satisfactory attendance in MUSC 1000.
  • Satisfactory performance in MUSC 2600 & level change exam.

 

16 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 32 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name Credit Hours
MUSC 1000

Comprehensive Music Laboratory

 0
MUSC 3604

String Techniques and Materials

 1
MUSC 3701

Western Music before 1800

 3
MUSC 3850

Conducting

 3
MUSC 4400

Counterpoint

 2
MUSC 4410

Applied Composition

 2
MUSC 4600

Principal Applied

 2
MUSC 47X0

Marching Band or Wind Ensemble

 1
MUSC XXXX

Upper-division elective

 1

Milestones:

  • Complete MUSC 3701 DSW requirement.
  • Satisfactory attendance in MUSC 1000.
  • Satisfactory performance in MUSC 4600.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name Credit Hours
MUSC 1000

Comprehensive Music Laboratory

 0
MUSC 3230

Technology in Composition & Improvisation

 2
MUSC 3602

Brass Techniques and Materials

 1
MUSC 3702

Western Music After 1825 and World Music

 3
MUSC 4600

Principal Applied

 2
MUSC 47X0

Assigned concert band

 1
MUSC 4944

Half Composition Recital

 2
MUSC XXXX

Upper-division elective

 2

Milestones:

  • Complete MUSC 3702 DSW requirement.
  • Satisfactory attendance in MUSC 1000.
  • Satisfactory performance in MUSC 4600.
  • Satisfactory completion of MUSC 4944 Half Composition Recital.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 13 Spring Credit Hours = 28 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name Credit Hours
MUSC 4200

Orchestration and Arranging

 2
MUSC 4410

Applied Composition

 2
MUSC 4240

Form and Analysis

 2
MUSC 4610 OR 4850

Secondary Applied or Applied Conducting

 2
MUSC 47X0

Marching Band or Wind Ensemble

 1
MUSC XXXX

Upper-division elective

 2
S2: Social Science 3

Milestone:

  • Apply for Graduation.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name Credit Hours
MUSC 4610

Secondary Applied

 1
MUSC 4945

Full Composition Recital

 3
MUSC XXXX

Upper-division elective

 2
P1: HIST 2111 OR 2112

US History

 3
T3: STEM Course 3
I1: Written and Oral Communication 3

Milestone:

  • Satisfactory completion of MUSC 4945 Full Composition Recital.

 

14 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 29 Credit Hours

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Crush Your Course

First Year:

  • Develop an accountability group with your music core classmates.
  • Create a personal Google calendar with classes, rehearsals, and practice time.

Middle Years:

  • Meet regularly with your faculty mentor.
  • Attend office hours with your professors.
  • Prepare and perform your half recital.

Last Year:

  • Check on your upper level music electives.
  • Prepare and perform your senior recital.
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Find Your Place

First Year:

Middle Years:

  • Get your chamber ensemble credits - perform in multiple ensembles.
  • Settle in to a daily practice routine that you develop with your applied teacher.

Last Year:

  • Write a piece of music for a UWG ensemble to perform.
  • Develop a personal website to showcase your music.
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Broaden Your Perspectives

First Year:

  • Attend multiple concerts outside of your area.

Middle Years:

  • Attend an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus concert at the Woodruff Center.
  • Explore summer workshop/seminar possibilities in your area.

Last Year:

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Connect Off-Campus

First Year:

Middle Years:

  • Find opportunities to gig in the area with ensembles, churches, etc.
  • Consider a summer employment opportunity in music.

Last Year:

  • Explore summer internship opportunities in music.
  • Connect with UWG comp alumni.
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Take Care of Yourself

First Year:

  • Visit Health Services and UREC to explore all your options on campus.
  • Balance your coursework, personal practice, and concert attendance.

Middle Years:

Last Year:

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Pave Your Path

First Year:

Middle Year:

  • Develop your CV and learn about networking on social media.
  • Attend GMEA conference in Athens in January.

Last Year:

  • Request references from your professors/supervisors.
  • Attend interview workshops.
  • Apply to graduate programs.

Careers

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Career Opportunities

This degree may help you get work as the following:

  • Arranger
  • Concert/Event Producer
  • Concert Hall Marketing Director
  • Copyist
  • Creative Entrepreneur
  • Freelance Composer
  • Music Composer
  • Music Director
  • Orchestrator
  • Pit Orchestra Musician

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