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2021-2022 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
2021-2022 University of Wyoming Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Performance, B.M.


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All music majors must successfully complete MUSC 0200 - Music Convocation  (0 credit, S/U) each semester in residence and must enroll in lessons and one major ensemble per semester. Each ensemble course is deemed to be a unique course even though the course number is not unique. To fulfill this degree requirements students will be expected to enroll in ensembles at the lower and upper divisions a minimum of four times with a career maximum of 8. All string and vocal emphases must pass the piano proficiency test during their sophomore year. Class Piano 1-4 is highly recommended for those with little piano background. All wind and percussion emphases must pass Class Piano 1-2 with a B or better or may substitute the Piano Literacy exam in their place. Consult your advisor and the Music Handbook for specific information.

University and College Requirements

In addition to the major requirements listed above, students must complete all university and College of Arts and Sciences requirements listed elsewhere in this Catalog. A minimum of 42 hours of the total degree must be at the junior/senior level. Check with your adviser about music courses which fulfill University Studies Program requirements.

Upper Division Music Electives

Upper division music electives vary per emphasis. Please see the Undergraduate Music Handbook for a full listing.

Winds and Percussion Emphasis


Freshman Year: Fall


Freshman Year: Spring


Sophomore Year: Fall


Sophomore Year: Spring


Junior Year: Fall


Junior Year: Spring


Senior Year: Fall


Senior Year: Spring


Degree Total: 120 Hours


String Emphasis


Freshman Year: Fall


Freshman Year: Spring


Sophomore Year: Fall


Sophomore Year: Spring


Junior Year: Fall


Junior Year: Spring


Senior Year: Fall


Senior Year: Spring


Degree Total: 120 Hours


Vocal Emphasis


Freshman Year: Fall


Freshman Year: Spring


Sophomore Year: Fall


Sophomore Year: Spring


Junior Year: Fall


Junior Year: Spring


Senior Year: Fall


  • Credits: 0
  • MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V Credits: 2
  • A 3000-level Ensemble Credits: 1
  • Upper division MUSC elective Credits: 3
  • USP COM3 Course Credits: 3
  • USP PN Course Credits: 3
  • A&S Core Diversity in the U.S. Course Credits: 3

Senior Year: Spring


Degree Total: 120 Hours


Keyboard Emphasis


Freshman Year: Fall


Freshman Year: Spring


Sophomore Year: Fall


Sophomore Year: Spring


Junior Year: Fall


Junior Year: Spring


Senior Year: Fall


Senior Year: Spring


Degree Total: 120 Hours


Jazz Emphasis


Freshman Year: Fall


Freshman Year: Spring


Sophomore Year: Fall


Sophomore Year: Spring


Junior Year: Fall


Junior Year: Spring


Senior Year: Fall


Senior Year: Spring


Degree Total: 120 hours


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