2021-2022 Humboldt State University Catalog

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2021-2022 Humboldt State University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music, Composition Concentration, B.A.

Concentration Courses (18-19 Units)

MUS 320 - Composition: Film Scoring Units: 3
or
MUS 320B - Composition: Jazz & Pop Arranging Units: 3
MUS 324 - Contemporary Composition Techniques Units: 2
MUS 326 - Counterpoint Units: 2
MUS 338 - Vocal & Instrumental Scoring Units: 3
MUS 360 - Music Technology Units: 2
MUS 438 - Studio Composition, Advanced Units: 1 (4 units required. An additional semester of MUS 238 or MUS 324 may be substituted for one of the four semesters of MUS 438 with advisor approval.)
MUS 440 - Senior Recital Units: 0

Studio Instrument or Voice Instruction

Complete two semesters for a total of 2 units.

MUS 220 - Studio Instruction Units: 1
MUS 221 - Studio Voice Units: 1
MUS 222 - Studio Flute Units: 1
MUS 223 - Studio Oboe Units: 1
MUS 224 - Studio Clarinet Units: 1
MUS 225 - Studio Bassoon Units: 1
MUS 226 - Studio Saxophone Units: 1
MUS 227 - Studio Trumpet Units: 1
MUS 228 - Studio Horn Units: 1
MUS 229 - Studio Trombone Units: 1
MUS 230 - Studio Euphonium Units: 1
MUS 231 - Studio Tuba Units: 1
MUS 232 - Studio Percussion Units: 1
MUS 233 - Studio Violin Units: 1
MUS 234 - Studio Viola Units: 1
MUS 235 - Studio Cello Units: 1
MUS 236 - Studio String Bass Units: 1
MUS 237 - Studio Guitar Units: 1

Recommended Elective Courses

MUS 220 - Studio Instruction Units: 1
MUS 420 - Studio Piano for Performance and Music Education Units: 1
MUS 318 - Jazz Improvisation Units: 2
MUS 320 - Composition: Film Scoring Units: 3 (if not taken above)
MUS 320B - Composition: Jazz & Pop Arranging Units: 3 (if not taken above)
MUS 320C - Composition: Electronic Music Units: 3
MUS 334 - Fundamentals of Conducting Units: 2
MUS 370F - Woodwind Techniques I Units: 0.5
MUS 370T - String Techniques I Units: 0.5
MUS 371F - Woodwind Techniques II Units: 0.5
MUS 371T - String Techniques II Units: 0.5
MUS 372B - Brass Techniques I Units: 0.5
MUS 372P - Percussion Techniques I Units: 0.5
MUS 373B - Brass Techniques II Units: 0.5
MUS 373P - Percussion Techniques II Units: 0.5
MUS 453 - Career Skills for Musicians Units: 2