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MUSIC MAJOR SAMPLE PLAN

Bachelor of Arts, Pre-Certification, Vocal

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)
-听MUSI 150: Lyric Diction I听(1 cr)
-听MUSI 156: Major Applied Voice听(2 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)
- MUSI 1XX: Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

Semester 2

-听MUSI 127: Music Advising Seminar听(0 cr)
- MUSI 131: Music Analysis II (3 cr)
- MUSI 133: Aural Skills in Music II (1 cr)
-听MUSI 151: Lyric Diction II听(1 cr)
-听MUSI 154: Basic Keyboard Skills II听(1 cr)
-听MUSI 156: Major Applied Voice听(2 cr)
- MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance (0 cr)

- MUSI 1XX: 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)
-听MUSI 253: Basic Keyboard Skills III听(1 cr)
-听MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance听(0 cr)
- MUSI 339: Music Literature (3 cr)
- MUSI 156: Major Applied Voice (2 cr)
- MUSI 1XX: 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 156: Major Applied Voice (2 cr)
- MUSI 1XX: Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- ED 388: Exploratory Field Experiences (1)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

Semester 5

-听MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance听(0 cr)
- MUSI 340: Music History I (3 cr)
- MUSI 356: Major Applied Voice (2 cr)
- MUSI 3XX: Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- JINS 3XX: WE/Junior Interdisciplinary Seminar (3 cr)
- ED 389: WE/Foundations of Education (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

 

* Beginning in Semester 5, enroll in 300-level ensemble(s) and applied instruction.

Semester 6

-听MUSI 279: Recital & Concert Attendance听(0 cr)
-听MUSI 330: Counterpoint听(2 cr),听OR听MUSI 331: Form and Analysis听(2 cr),听OR听MUSI 336: Intro to Musical Composition听(2 cr)
- MUSI 341: WE/Music History II (3 cr)
- MUSI 356: Major Applied Voice (2 cr)
- MUSI 3XX: Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- ED 393: Clinical Experiences in Teaching (3 cr)
- ED 394: Experiences in Classroom Teaching (1 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3 cr)

 

* Complete the Pre-MAE review in Semester 6.

Semester 7

- MUSI 332: Arranging (2 cr)
- MUSI 356: Major Applied Voice (2 cr)
-听MUSI 388: Conducting听(3 cr)
- MUSI 3XX: Major Ensemble (1 cr)
- ED 593: Psychological Foundations of Education (3 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

 

* In Semester 7, apply to the MAE Program and complete the Application to Enroll in Graduate Courses as an Undergraduate.

Semester 8

- MUSI 479: Senior Capstone Recital (1 cr)
-听Music Electives听(3-6 cr)
- Dialogues Curriculum course (3-6 cr)

 

Electives to Total: 120 Credits

 

* In Semester 8, enroll in graduate MAE courses, see the Music MAE advisor for course recommendations.

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.
  • MUSI 319: Literature and Pedagogy (2听 cr): Offered odd springs
  • Major Ensemble: All music majors are required to participate in a major University ensemble (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 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. 蓝莓视频 to graduate through TruView.
  • Graduating seniors need to complete their seniors test and questionnaire. We recommend reviewing the 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 with any updates to the plan above. Revised 2/24/2025

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 .

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