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1. Music composition: 45 units
   1. MUCA 100: Fundamentals of Composition (6 units)
   2. MUCA 345: Composition (27 units; 9 terms, 3 units per term)
   3. MUCA 300: Techniques of the Contemporary Composer (6 units)
   4. MUCA 400: Topics in Electronic Music (6 units)
2. Music theory in addition to the core courses required for the B.Mus. degree: 12 units
   1. One course in counterpoint (6 units), either:
      • MUTH 400: Renaissance Counterpoint (6 units) or
      • MUTH 401: Counterpoint in the Style of J.S. Bach I (6 units)
   2. One course in analysis (6 units) selected from the following:
      • MUTH 421: Theory and Analysis of Music Since 1900 (6 units)
      • MUTH 550: Topics in Music Theory and Analysis (6 units); topic must concern music composed since 1900
3. Orchestration: MUCA 411, 412: Orchestration I, II (12 units)
4. Conducting: MUEP 380: Conducting Principles (6 units)
5. Performance: A minimum of 18 units in applied individual instruction
6. Ensemble: 12 units; participation in an ensemble is required every term in residence on the Appleton campus, as specified by the following requirements:
   1. 6 units selected from wind ensemble, symphonic band, symphony orchestra, or a major choral ensemble
   2. 6 additional units selected in consultation with the composition faculty

The qualifying examination in composition comprises a portfolio of compositions that is submitted to and adjudicated by a committee of composition faculty members. The examination must be completed no later than the end of the first term of the sophomore year.

For students majoring in composition, the Senior Experience consists of a recital of original compositions and a portfolio of scores and recordings of works composed while at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.  The senior recital and portfolio is not normally subject to consideration for honors in independent study. Students wishing to undertake an honors project distinct from the senior recital may do so, but the honors project may not substitute for the senior recital and portfolio.

Admission to the Bachelor of Music in composition with an emphasis in jazz and improvisational music may be granted to a limited number of students upon successful completion of qualifying examinations and with the approval of a candidate selection committee. For detailed information on admission and scheduling of requirements, students are referred to the chair of the jazz and improvisational music department. Note: The qualifying examination in composition comprises a portfolio of compositions that is submitted to and required for the emphasis in jazz and improvisational music.
Specific courses required for the emphasis are as follows:

1. Music theory in addition to the core courses required for the B.Mus. degree (6 units):
   • MUTH 421: Theory and Analysis of Music Since 1900 (6 units)
2. Music composition and arranging
   1. MUCA 230: Small Group Jazz Composition and Arranging (3 units)
   2. MUCA 330: Large Ensemble Jazz Composition and Arranging (3 units)
   3. MUCA 411: Orchestration I (6 units)
   4. MUCA 530: Advanced Jazz Writing Skills (12 units)
   5. MUCA 300: Techniques of the Contemporary Composer (6 units)
   6. 6 units from MUCA 345: Composition
3. Supporting courses for the emphasis:
   1. MUCA 220, 221: Jazz Improvisation I, II (6 units)
   2. MUTH 240: Jazz Theory and Aural Training (3 units)
   3. MUIN 329: Jazz Studies - one term of applied individual study in jazz piano (3 units)
   4. MUEP 305: Jazz Pedagogy (1 unit)
   5. MUEP 120: Basic Audio Recording (1 unit)
4. Performance: A minimum of 24 units in applied individual instruction and 6 terms on the major instrument or voice
5. Ensemble: Completion of the requirement must include:
   1. 3 terms of MUEN 248: Jazz Small Group Studies, after admission to jazz emphasis (3 units)
   2. 3 terms of MUEN 295: Jazz Ensemble or MUEN 293: Jazz Band, after admission to the jazz emphasis (3 units)
   3. Additional ensembles, specific to primary instrument, as follows:
      • Winds/Percussion: 6 terms wind ensemble/ symphonic band; 3 terms chamber music
      • Strings: 9 terms symphony orchestra (3 terms required participation after admission to the emphasis in jazz studies); 3 terms chamber music
      • Piano: 3 terms symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, symphonic band, concert choir, women’s choir, or chorale; 3 terms supervised accompanying
      • Guitar: 3 terms symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, symphonic band, concert choir, women’s choir, chorale, or chamber music
      • Voice: 6 terms concert choir or women’s choir
6. Required projects:
   1. Recitals: Half recital (30 minutes maximum stage time) during junior year, full recital (60 minutes maximum stage time) during senior year.
   2. Required projects:
      1. DownBeat Magazine Student Music Awards Application: In the senior year, all candidates are required to submit an application and compact-disc recording for the Jazz Soloist/Composer category in the annual DownBeat Magazine Student Music Awards. See advisor for further information on this requirement.
      2. Jazz Small Group Project: Candidates will direct or co-direct a jazz small group for a minimum of one term (one 60-minute rehearsal per week). Candidates must submit a repertoire list and rehearsal plan for the term. See advisor for further information on this requirement.
      3. Jazz Big Band Conducting: Conduct designated rehearsals and sectionals of Jazz Band or Jazz Workshop after admission to the emphasis in jazz studies.
      4. Senior Experience in Jazz Emphasis; Self-promotional CD and/or website: Over the two years in the jazz emphasis, a media project documenting the student's jazz performances, compositions, arrangements, and/or teaching/pedagogical demonstrations will be assembled as an audio CD, audio/visual DVD, or personal website containing a minimum of 30 minutes of recorded work by the candidate.

Note: Before admission to the jazz emphasis, students are required to study with the respective classical applied instructors but may elect added applied study with the respective jazz applied instructor. After admission to the jazz emphasis, candidates are required to study with the respective jazz applied instructors but may elect to continue applied study with the respective classical instructor.