Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans

Bachelor of Arts

The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.

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Sample Four Year Plan: Music (BA), Pre-Certification: Instrumental

Semester 1

- TRU 120: First Year Seminar (3 cr)
- MUSI 130: Music Analysis I (3 cr)
- MUSI 132: Aural Skills in Music I (1 cr)
- MUSI 153: Basic Keyboard Skills I (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI XXX: Instrument Class (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 2

- MUSI 131: Music Analysis II (3 cr)
- MUSI 133: Aural Skills in Music II (1 cr)
- MUSI 154: Basic Keyboard Skills II (1 cr)
- MUSI 127: Music Advising Seminar (0 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI XXX: Instrument Class (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 3

- MUSI 230: Music Analysis III (3 cr)
- MUSI 232: Aural Skills in Music III (1 cr)
- MUSI 339: Music Literature (3 cr)
- MUSI 253: Basic Keyboard Skills III (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI XXX: Instrument Class (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 4

- MUSI 231: Music Analysis IV (3 cr)
- MUSI 233: Aural Skills in Music IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 254: Basic Keyboard Skills IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI XXX: Instrument Class (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 5

- MUSI 340: Music History I (3 cr)
- MUSI 330: Counterpoint (2 cr), OR MUSI 331: Form and Analysis (2 cr), OR MUSI 336: Intro to Musical Composition (2 cr)
- ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences (1 cr)
- ED 389: WE/Foundations of Education (3 cr)
- JINS 3XX: WE/____________ (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI XXX: Instrument Class (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)

Semester 6

- MUSI 341: WE/Music History II (3 cr)
- MUSI 330: Counterpoint (2 cr), OR MUSI 331: Form and Analysis (2 cr), OR MUSI 336: Intro to Musical Composition (2 cr)
- MUSI 301: Orchestration (2 cr), OR MUSI 332: Arranging (2 cr)
- ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching (3 cr)
- ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI XXX: Instrument Class (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)

Semester 7

- MUSI 333: Jazz Improvisation (1 cr)
- MUSI 386: Band Literature and Marching Techniques (2 cr)
- MUSI 388: Conducting (3 cr)
- ED 593: Psychological Foundations of Education (3 cr)
- MUSI XXX: Instrument Class (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 8

- MUSI 479: Senior Capstone Recital (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)
- Elective (3 cr)
- Elective (3 cr)

Electives to Total: 120 Credits

NOTES:

  • Electives to Total: 120 Credits
  • MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance - Students attend a minimum of designated concerts and recitals during the semester to attain a passing mark. Each music major must attain a grade of Pass for six semesters to attain graduation.
  • Major Ensemble: All music majors are required to participate in a major University ensemble (Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Cantoria, or University Chorus). The individual degree programs should be consulted to determine the specific number of credits required.
  • Recommended: MUSI 333 Jazz Improvisation (offered every Fall) and MUSI 386: Band Literature and Marching Techniques (offered every Fall) strongly recommended for Instrumental Pre-Certification option.
  • WE = Writing Enhanced course
  • If you have not completed the Civics Exam, we recommend doing so in your first year.
  • Truman students are required to complete a Portfolio to graduate. We recommend starting to compile your work for the Portfolio sooner than later.
  • Students must complete their Application to Graduate the semester prior to graduating. Apply to graduate through TruView.
  • Graduating seniors need to complete their seniors test and questionnaire. We recommend reviewing the Assessment & Testing page to plan accordingly.
  • The Dialogues curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.

Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 8-5-24

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.

All Sample Four-Year Plans

The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.

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Sample Four Year Plan: Music (BA), Pre-Certification: Vocal

Semester 1

- TRU 120: First Year Seminar (3 cr)
- MUSI 130: Music Analysis I (3 cr)
- MUSI 132: Aural Skills in Music I (1 cr)
- MUSI 153: Basic Keyboard Skills I (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 150: Lyric Diction I (1 cr)
- Major Applied Voice (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 2

- MUSI 131: Music Analysis II (3 cr)
- MUSI 133: Aural Skills in Music II (1 cr)
- MUSI 154: Basic Keyboard Skills II (1 cr)
- MUSI 127: Music Advising Seminar (0 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 151: Lyric Diction II (1 cr)
- Major Applied Voice (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 3

- MUSI 230: Music Analysis III (3 cr)
- MUSI 232: Aural Skills in Music III (1 cr)
- MUSI 339: Music Literature (3 cr)
- MUSI 253: Basic Keyboard Skills III (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Voice (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 4

- MUSI 231: Music Analysis IV (3 cr)
- MUSI 233: Aural Skills in Music IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 254: Basic Keyboard Skills IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Voice (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6 cr)

Semester 5

- MUSI 340: Music History I (3 cr)
- MUSI 330: Counterpoint (2 cr), OR MUSI 331: Form and Analysis (2 cr), OR MUSI 336: Intro to Musical Composition (2 cr)
- ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences (1 cr)
- ED 389: WE/Foundations of Education (3 cr)
- JINS 3XX: WE/____________ (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Voice (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)

Semester 6

- MUSI 341: WE/Music History II (3 cr)
- MUSI 330: Counterpoint (2 cr), OR MUSI 331: Form and Analysis (2 cr), OR MUSI 336: Intro to Musical Composition (2 cr)
- MUSI 332: Arranging (2 cr)
- ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching (3 cr)
- ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Voice (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 7

- MUSI 333: Jazz Improvisation (1 cr)
- MUSI 388: Conducting (3 cr)
- ED 593: Psychological Foundations of Education (3 cr)
- Major Applied Voice (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 8

- MUSI 181: Guitar Class (1 cr)
- MUSI 479: Senior Capstone Recital (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)
- Elective (3 cr)
- Elective (3 cr)

 

Electives to Total: 120 Credits

NOTES:

  • Electives to Total: 120 Credits
  • MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance: Students attend a minimum of designated concerts and recitals during the semester to attain a passing mark. Each music major must attain a grade of Pass for six semesters to attain graduation.
  • Major Ensemble: All music majors are required to participate in a major University ensemble (Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Cantoria, or University Chorus). The individual degree programs should be consulted to determine the specific number of credits required.
  • Recommended: MUSI 181: Guitar Class (offered every Spring) and MUSI 333: Jazz Improvisation (offered every Fall) strongly recommended for Vocal Pre-Certification option.
  • WE = Writing Enhanced course
  • If you have not completed the Civics Exam, we recommend doing so in your first year.
  • Truman students are required to complete a Portfolio to graduate. We recommend starting to compile your work for the Portfolio sooner than later.
  • Students must complete their Application to Graduate the semester prior to graduating. Apply to graduate through TruView.
  • Graduating seniors need to complete their seniors test and questionnaire. We recommend reviewing the Assessment & Testing page to plan accordingly.
  • The Dialogues curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.

Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 8-5-24

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.

Sample Plans for Related Majors

Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans

All Sample Four-Year Plans

The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.

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Sample Four Year Plan: Music (BA), General

Semester 1

- TRU 120: First Year Seminar (3 cr)
- MUSI 130: Music Analysis I (3 cr)
- MUSI 132: Aural Skills in Music I (1 cr)
- MUSI 153: Basic Keyboard Skills I (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 150: Lyric Diction I (1 cr) (vocal majors only)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 2

- MUSI 131: Music Analysis II (3 cr)
- MUSI 133: Aural Skills in Music II (1 cr)
- MUSI 154: Basic Keyboard Skills II (1 cr)
- MUSI 127: Music Advising Seminar (0 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 151: Lyric Diction II (1 cr) (vocal majors only)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 3

- MUSI 230: Music Analysis III (3 cr)
- MUSI 232: Aural Skills in Music III (1 cr)
- MUSI 339: Music Literature (3 cr)
- MUSI 253: Basic Keyboard Skills III (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 4

- MUSI 231: Music Analysis IV (3 cr)
- MUSI 233: Aural Skills in Music IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 254: Basic Keyboard Skills IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6 cr)

Semester 5

- MUSI 340: Music History I (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- JINS 3XX: WE/____________ (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

 

Choose One Course:
- MUSI 301: Orchestration (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 330: Counterpoint (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 331: Form and Analysis (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 332: Arranging (2 cr) [Piano majors must take MUSI 332], OR
- MUSI 336: Intro to Composition (2 cr)

Semester 6

- MUSI 341: WE/Music History II (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6 cr)

 

Choose One Course:
- MUSI 301: Orchestration (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 330: Counterpoint (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 331: Form and Analysis (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 332: Arranging (2 cr) [Piano majors must take MUSI 332], OR
- MUSI 336: Intro to Composition (2 cr)

Semester 7

- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (9-12 cr)

Semester 8

- MUSI 479: Senior Capstone Recital (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6 cr)
- Elective (6 cr)

Electives to Total: 120 Credits

NOTES:

  • Electives to Total: 120 Credits
  • MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance: Students attend a minimum of designated concerts and recitals during the semester to attain a passing mark. Each music major must attain a grade of Pass for six semesters to attain graduation.
  • Major Ensemble: All music majors are required to participate in a major University ensemble (Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Cantoria, or University Chorus). The individual degree programs should be consulted to determine the specific number of credits required.
  • WE = Writing Enhanced course
  • If you have not completed the Civics Exam, we recommend doing so in your first year.
  • Truman students are required to complete a Portfolio to graduate. We recommend starting to compile your work for the Portfolio sooner than later.
  • Students must complete their Application to Graduate the semester prior to graduating. Apply to graduate through TruView.
  • Graduating seniors need to complete their seniors test and questionnaire. We recommend reviewing the Assessment & Testing page to plan accordingly.
  • The Dialogues curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.

Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 8-5-24

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.

Sample Plans for Related Majors

Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans

All Sample Four-Year Plans

The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.

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Sample Four Year Plan: Music (BA), Liberal Arts

Semester 1

- TRU 120: First Year Seminar (3 cr)
- MUSI 130: Music Analysis I (3 cr)
- MUSI 132: Aural Skills in Music I (1 cr)
- MUSI 153: Basic Keyboard Skills I (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 2

- MUSI 131: Music Analysis II (3 cr)
- MUSI 133: Aural Skills in Music II (1 cr)
- MUSI 154: Basic Keyboard Skills II (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6 cr)

Semester 3

- MUSI 230: Music Analysis III (3 cr)
- MUSI 232: Aural Skills in Music III (1 cr)
- MUSI 339: Music Literature (3 cr)
- MUSI 253: Basic Keyboard Skills III (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 4

- MUSI 231: Music Analysis IV (3 cr)
- MUSI 233: Aural Skills in Music IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 254: Basic Keyboard Skills IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6 cr)

Semester 5

- MUSI 340: Music History I (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- JINS 3XX: WE/____________ (3 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)
- Elective in Music (3 cr)

 

Choose One Course:
- MUSI 301: Orchestration (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 330: Counterpoint (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 331: Form and Analysis (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 332: Arranging (2 cr) [Piano majors must take MUSI 332], OR
- MUSI 336: Intro to Composition (2 cr)

Semester 6

- MUSI 341: WE/Music History II (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)
- Elective in Music (3 cr)

 

Choose One Course:
- MUSI 301: Orchestration (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 330: Counterpoint (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 331: Form and Analysis (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 332: Arranging (2 cr) [Piano majors must take MUSI 332], OR
- MUSI 336: Intro to Composition (2 cr)

Semester 7

- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (12 cr)

Semester 8

- MUSI 483: Capstone Experience (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6 cr)
- Elective (6 cr)

Electives to Total: 120 Credits

NOTES:

  • Electives to Total: 120 Credits
  • MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance: Students attend a minimum of designated concerts and recitals during the semester to attain a passing mark. Each music major must attain a grade of Pass for six semesters to attain graduation.
  • Major Ensemble: All music majors are required to participate in a major University ensemble (Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Cantoria, or University Chorus). The individual degree programs should be consulted to determine the specific number of credits required.
  • WE = Writing Enhanced course
  • If you have not completed the Civics Exam, we recommend doing so in your first year.
  • Truman students are required to complete a Portfolio to graduate. We recommend starting to compile your work for the Portfolio sooner than later.
  • Students must complete their Application to Graduate the semester prior to graduating. Apply to graduate through TruView.
  • Graduating seniors need to complete their seniors test and questionnaire. We recommend reviewing the Assessment & Testing page to plan accordingly.
  • The Dialogues curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.

Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 8-5-24

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.

Sample Plans for Related Majors

Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans

All Sample Four-Year Plans

Bachelor of Music

The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.

Download PDF

Sample Four Year Plan: Music (BM), Composition

Semester 1

- TRU 120: First Year Seminar (3 cr)
- MUSI 130: Music Analysis I (3 cr)
- MUSI 132: Aural Skills in Music I (1 cr)
- MUSI 153: Basic Keyboard Skills I (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 2

- MUSI 131: Music Analysis II (3 cr)
- MUSI 133: Aural Skills in Music II (1 cr)
- MUSI 154: Basic Keyboard Skills II (1 cr)
- MUSI 127: Music Advising Seminar (0 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6 cr)

Semester 3

- MUSI 230: Music Analysis III (3 cr)
- MUSI 232: Aural Skills in Music III (1 cr)
- MUSI 339: Music Literature (3 cr)
- MUSI 253: Basic Keyboard Skills III (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 4

- MUSI 231: Music Analysis IV (3 cr)
- MUSI 233: Aural Skills in Music IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 254: Basic Keyboard Skills IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (2 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6 cr)

Semester 5

- MUSI 340: Music History I (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 330: Counterpoint (2 cr)
- MUSI 338: Applied Music Composition (3 cr)
- JINS 3XX: WE/____________ (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Music Electives (3 cr)

Semester 6

- MUSI 341: WE/Music History II (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 331: Form and Analysis (2 cr)
- MUSI 301: Orchestration (2 cr)
- MUSI 338: Applied Music Composition (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Music Electives (3 cr)

Semester 7

- MUSI 388: Conducting (3 cr)
- MUSI 338: Applied Music Composition (3 cr)
- MUSI 305: Electronic Music (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Music Electives (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 8

- MUSI 338: Applied Music Composition (3 cr)
- MUSI 480: Senior Capstone Recital (1 cr)
- MUSI 530: Topics in Contemporary Music (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Music Electives (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

NOTES:

  • Electives to Total: 120 Credits
  • MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance: Students attend a minimum of designated concerts and recitals during the semester to attain a passing mark. Each music major must attain a grade of Pass for six semesters to attain graduation.
  • Major Ensemble: All music majors are required to participate in a major University ensemble (Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Cantoria, or University Chorus). The individual degree programs should be consulted to determine the specific number of credits required.
  • WE = Writing Enhanced course
  • If you have not completed the Civics Exam, we recommend doing so in your first year.
  • Truman students are required to complete a Portfolio to graduate. We recommend starting to compile your work for the Portfolio sooner than later.
  • Students must complete their Application to Graduate the semester prior to graduating. Apply to graduate through TruView.
  • Graduating seniors need to complete their seniors test and questionnaire. We recommend reviewing the Assessment & Testing page to plan accordingly.
  • The Dialogues curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.

Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 8-5-24

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.

Sample Plans for Related Majors

Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans Music Major: Sample 4-Year Plans

All Sample Four-Year Plans

The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.

Download PDF

Sample Four Year Plan: Music (BM), Performance

Semester 1

- TRU 120: First Year Seminar (3 cr)
- MUSI 130: Music Analysis I (3 cr)
- MUSI 132: Aural Skills in Music I (1 cr)
- MUSI 153: Basic Keyboard Skills I (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 150: Lyric Diction I (vocal majors only) (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 2

- MUSI 131: Music Analysis II (3 cr)
- MUSI 133: Aural Skills in Music II (1 cr)
- MUSI 154: Basic Keyboard Skills II (1 cr)
- MUSI 127: Music Advising Seminar (0 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 151: Lyric Diction II (vocal majors only) (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 3

- MUSI 230: Music Analysis III (3 cr)
- MUSI 232: Aural Skills in Music III (1 cr)
- MUSI 339: Music Literature (3 cr)
- MUSI 253: Basic Keyboard Skills III (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 4

- MUSI 231: Music Analysis IV (3 cr)
- MUSI 233: Aural Skills in Music IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 254: Basic Keyboard Skills IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 5

- MUSI 340: Music History I (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- JINS 3XX: WE/____________ (3 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

 

Choose One Course:
- MUSI 301: Orchestration (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 330: Counterpoint (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 332: Arranging (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 336: Intro to Composition (2 cr)

Semester 6

- MUSI 341: WE/Music History II (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 331: Form and Analysis (2 cr)
- MUSI 380: Junior Recital (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Choose One Course:
- MUSI 301: Orchestration (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 330: Counterpoint (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 332: Arranging (2 cr), OR
- MUSI 336: Intro to Composition (2 cr)

Semester 7

- MUSI 388: Conducting (3 cr)
- MUSI 302: Independent Study in Fine Arts (2 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)
- Secondary Ensemble (1 cr)
- Music Electives (3 cr)

Semester 8

- MUSI 480: Senior Capstone Recital (1 cr)
- MUSI 530: Topics in Contemporary Music (3 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Music Electives (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Electives to Total: 120 Credits

NOTES:

  • Electives to Total: 120 Credits
  • MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance - Students attend a minimum of designated concerts and recitals during the semester to attain a passing mark. Each music major must attain a grade of Pass for six semesters to attain graduation.
  • Major Ensemble: All music majors are required to participate in a major University ensemble (Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Cantoria, or University Chorus). The individual degree programs should be consulted to determine the specific number of credits required.
  • Lyric Diction (for vocal majors): Lyric Diction I will be offered Odd Year Fall; Lyric Diction II will be offered Even Year Spring.
  • WE = Writing Enhanced course
  • If you have not completed the Civics Exam, we recommend doing so in your first year.
  • Truman students are required to complete a Portfolio to graduate. We recommend starting to compile your work for the Portfolio sooner than later.
  • Students must complete their Application to Graduate the semester prior to graduating. Apply to graduate through TruView.
  • Graduating seniors need to complete their seniors test and questionnaire. We recommend reviewing the Assessment & Testing page to plan accordingly.
  • The Dialogues curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.

Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 8-5-24

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.

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The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.

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Sample Four Year Plan: Music Business (BS)

Semester 1

- TRU 120: First Year Seminar (3 cr)
- MUSI 130: Music Analysis I (3 cr)
- MUSI 132: Aural Skills in Music I (1 cr)
- MUSI 153: Basic Keyboard Skills I (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument OR Voice (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 2

- MUSI 128: Intro to the Music Industry (3 cr)
- MUSI 131: Music Analysis II (3 cr)
- MUSI 133: Aural Skills in Music II (1 cr)
- MUSI 154: Basic Keyboard Skills II (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument OR Voice (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 3

- MUSI 310: Songwriting (3 cr), OR MUSI 221: Live Sound Technologies (1 cr) AND MUSI 305: Electronic Music (2 cr)
- MUSI 230: Music Analysis III (3 cr)
- MUSI 232: Aural Skills in Music III (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument OR Voice (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 4

- ECON 205: Principals of Economics (5 cr)
- BSAD 153 Intro to Business Data Analytics (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument OR Voice (2 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 5

- MUSI 310: Songwriting (3 cr), OR MUSI 221: Live Sound Technologies (1 cr) AND MUSI 305: Electronic Music (2 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- JINS 3XX: WE/____________ (3 cr)
- Arts Electives (3 cr)
- Business Electives (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 6

- MUSI 341: WE/Music History II (3 cr), OR MUSI 339: Music Literature (in Fall) (3 cr) OR MUSI 340: Music History I (in Fall) (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- THEA 310: Sound Design (3 cr)
- Arts Electives (3 cr)
- Business Electives (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 7

- MUSI 339: Music Literature (3 cr), OR MUSI 340: Music History I (3 cr), OR MUSI 341: WE/Music History II (in Spring) (3 cr)
- THEA 301: Arts Administration (3 cr)
- Arts Electives (3 cr)
- Business Electives (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 8

- MUSI 478: Capstone Internship (3-12 cr)
- Arts Electives (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

NOTES:

  • Electives to Total: 120 Credits
  • WE = Writing Enhanced course
  • If you have not completed the Civics Exam, we recommend doing so in your first year.
  • Truman students are required to complete a Portfolio to graduate. We recommend starting to compile your work for the Portfolio sooner than later.
  • Students must complete their Application to Graduate the semester prior to graduating. Apply to graduate through TruView.
  • Graduating seniors need to complete their seniors test and questionnaire. We recommend reviewing the Assessment & Testing page to plan accordingly.
  • The Dialogues curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.

Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 8-5-24

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.

All Sample Four-Year Plans

The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.

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Sample Four Year Plan: Music Therapy (BS)

Semester 1

- TRU 120: First Year Seminar (3 cr)
- MUSI 130: Music Analysis I (3 cr)
- MUSI 132: Aural Skills in Music I (1 cr)
- MUSI 153: Basic Keyboard Skills I (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 142: Class Lessons in Voice (instrumental majors) (1 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (1 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 2

- MUSI 102: Music Therapy Clinical Foundations (3 cr)
- MUSI 127: Music Advising Seminar (0 cr)
- MUSI 131: Music Analysis II (3 cr)
- MUSI 133: Aural Skills in Music II (1 cr)
- MUSI 154: Basic Keyboard Skills II (1 cr)
- MUSI 181: Guitar Class (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (1 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 3

- MUSI 211: Advanced Music Therapy Techniques (3 cr)
- MUSI 230: Music Analysis III (3 cr)
- MUSI 232: Aural Skills in Music III (1 cr)
- MUSI 247: Percussion Instrument Class I (1 cr)
- MUSI 253: Basic Keyboard Skills III (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 339: Music Literature (3 cr)
- PSYC 166: General Psychology (3 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (1 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)

Semester 4

- MUSI 231: Music Analysis IV (3 cr)
- MUSI 233: Aural Skills in Music IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 254: Basic Keyboard Skills IV (1 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- Major Applied Instrument or Voice (1 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6-9 cr)

Semester 5

- MUSI 212: Music Therapy Practicum (1 cr)
- MUSI 315: Music and Behavior (3 cr)
- MUSI 340: Music History I (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- JINS 3XX: WE/____________ (3 cr)
- NU 250: Lifespan Development (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 6

- MUSI 212: Music Therapy Practicum (1 cr)
- MUSI 341: WE/Music History II (3 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 410: Music Therapy with Various Populations (3 cr)
- SOAN 215: Social Problems (3 cr), OR SOAN 265: Structured Inequalities (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 7

- MUSI 212: Music Therapy Practicum (1 cr)
- MUSI 332: Arranging (2 cr)
- MUSI 333: Jazz Improvisation (1 cr)
- MUSI 388: Conducting (3 cr)
- MUSI 484: WE/Music Therapy Capstone Seminar (3 cr)
- BIOL 109: Foundations of Anatomy (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 8

- MUSI 212: Music Therapy Practicum (1 cr)
- PSYC 377: Developmental Psychology (3 cr)
- Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Music Electives (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (6 cr)

 

Electives to Total: 129 Credits

NOTES:

  • Post On-Campus Coursework: MUSI 499: Music Therapy Clinical Internship (3-12 credits)
  • Total Credits: 129
  • MUSI 279: Recital and Concert Attendance: Students attend a minimum of designated concerts and recitals during the semester to attain a passing mark. Each music major must attain a grade of Pass for six semesters to attain graduation.
  • Major Ensemble: All music majors are required to participate in a major University ensemble (Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Cantoria, or University Chorus). The individual degree programs should be consulted to determine the specific number of credits required.
  • WE = Writing Enhanced course
  • If you have not completed the Civics Exam, we recommend doing so in your first year.
  • Truman students are required to complete a Portfolio to graduate. We recommend starting to compile your work for the Portfolio sooner than later.
  • Students must complete their Application to Graduate the semester prior to graduating. Apply to graduate through TruView.
  • Graduating seniors need to complete their seniors test and questionnaire. We recommend reviewing the Assessment & Testing page to plan accordingly.
  • The Dialogues curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.

Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 8-5-24

This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.

All Sample Four-Year Plans