Degree Requirements
Total credits: 120
Students must complete all Mason Core requirements and core coursework, as well as the requirements within one selected concentration.
Mason Core
Coursework within the major and concentration fulfills the information technology, global understanding, oral communications, fine arts, and synthesis requirements. Students must fulfill the requirements remaining in the following areas:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Reasoning 1 | 3 | |
| Written Communication | 6 | |
| Literature | 3 | |
| Non-Lab Natural Science | 3 | |
| Global History | 3 | |
| Social or Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Information Technology 2 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 1
Students in the Music Technology concentration, will fulfill this requirement as part of their concentration requirements.
- 2
Music Technology concentration students only.
Core Courses Required for All Concentrations
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 113 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| One credit of | 1 | |
| Aural Skills II | ||
| MUSI 115 | Introduction to Music Theory | 3 |
| MUSI 213 | Aural Skills III | 2 |
| MUSI 251 | Musical/Oral Communication 1 | 3 |
| MUSI 273 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 |
| Five instances of: | 0 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| MUSI 431 | Music History in Society III (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
- 1
Fulfills Mason Core requirement in oral communication for Music, BM students only.
Concentration in Composition (CPO)
Students must complete all concentration requirements as well as requirements for one of the following emphases:
- Brass
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- String
- Voice
- Woodwind
Courses Required for All Emphases
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 214 | Aural Skills IV | 2 |
| MUSI 215 | Theory for Pop and Jazz Music | 3 |
| MUSI 216 | Theory for 20th- and 21st-Century Music | 3 |
| MUSI 217 | Theory for 18th-Century Music | 3 |
| MUSI 317 | Baroque and Classical Forms | 3 |
| Select 8 credits from MUSI 242-MUSI 248 (see Applied Music Options) | 8 | |
| Select 8 credits from MUSI 442-MUSI 448 (see Applied Music Options) | 8 | |
| MUSI 259 | Music in Computer Technology (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 324 | Junior Recital (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 331 | Music History in Society I | 3 |
| MUSI 332 | Music History in Society II (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 354 | Electronic Composition | 3 |
| MUSI 361 | Class Strings | 1 |
| MUSI 363 | Class Woodwinds | 1 |
| MUSI 365 | Class Brass | 1 |
| MUSI 366 | Class Percussion | 1 |
| MUSI 379 | Introduction to Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 419 | Orchestration | 3 |
| MUSI 424 | Senior Recital (Mason Core) | 1 |
| Three credits of | 3 | |
| Class Composition and Arranging | ||
or MUSI 252 | Popular Music Arranging | |
| Three credits of | 3 | |
| Jazz Arranging | ||
or MUSI 485 | Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) | |
| Four credits of | 4 | |
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) (Contemporary Ensemble or Healing Arts Ensemble only) | ||
| MUSI 485 | Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) 1 | 1 |
| MUSI 491 | Musical Communication in Performance (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 438 | Music History in Society B (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 439 | Music History in Society C | 3 |
| Select 2 credits from MUSI 100-MUSI 499 2 | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 76 | |
- 1
Additional to Contemporary Ensemble/Healing Arts Ensemble requirement.
- 2
As approved by Music advisor.
Emphasis Requirement
Composition: Brass Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 353 | Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature | 3 |
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Composition: Guitar Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 353 | Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature | 3 |
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Composition: Keyboard Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 351 | Keyboard Pedagogy | 3 |
| MUSI 371 | Techniques of Accompanying I | 1 |
| MUSI 372 | Techniques of Accompanying II | 1 |
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Composition: Percussion Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 353 | Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature | 3 |
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Composition: String Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 353 | Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature | 3 |
| Four credits of | 4 | |
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Composition: Voice Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 352 | Vocal Pedagogy and Lab | 3 |
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Composition: Woodwind Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 353 | Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature | 3 |
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Concentration in Jazz (JAZC)
Students must complete all concentration requirements as well as requirements for one of the following emphases:
- Brass
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Steel Pan
- Voice
- Woodwind
Courses Required for All Emphases
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 107 | Jazz and Blues in America (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 214 | Aural Skills IV | 2 |
| Select 9 credits from: | 9 | |
| Theory for Pop and Jazz Music | ||
| Theory for 20th- and 21st-Century Music | ||
| Theory for 18th-Century Music | ||
| Baroque and Classical Forms | ||
| Select 8 credits from MUSI 242-MUSI 248 (see Applied Music Options) | 8 | |
| Select 8 credits from MUSI 442-MUSI 448 (see Applied Music Options) | 8 | |
| MUSI 259 | Music in Computer Technology (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 274 | Jazz/Commercial Piano | 1 |
| MUSI 311 | Jazz Studies | 3 |
| MUSI 324 | Junior Recital (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 338 | Music History in Society A | 3 |
| MUSI 379 | Introduction to Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUSI 424 | Senior Recital (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 438 | Music History in Society B (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 439 | Music History in Society C | 3 |
| MUSI 450 | Jazz Improvisation I | 2 |
| MUSI 452 | Jazz Improvisation II | 2 |
| MUSI 454 | Jazz Arranging | 3 |
| Three credits of | 3 | |
| Class Composition and Arranging | ||
or MUSI 252 | Popular Music Arranging | |
| Six credits of | 6 | |
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) (Jazz Chamber Ensembles only) | ||
| MUSI 491 | Musical Communication in Performance (Mason Core) | 1 |
| Three credits of | 3 | |
| Selected Topics in Music (Topics in Jazz Studies only) | ||
| Select 4 credits from MUSI 100-MUSI 499 1 | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 75 | |
- 1
As approved by Music advisor.
Emphasis Requirement
Jazz: Brass Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Jazz: Guitar Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Jazz: Keyboard Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 371 | Techniques of Accompanying I | 1 |
| MUSI 372 | Techniques of Accompanying II | 1 |
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Jazz: Percussion Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Jazz: Steel Pan Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Select 8 credits from: | 8 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Jazz: Voice Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Select 8 credits from: | 8 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Jazz: Woodwind Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Concentration in Music Education (MUE)
Certification to Teach
The music education concentration at George Mason University is recognized by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) as an approved teacher preparation program that imparts licensure. Even though an undergraduate student may declare music education as their major, this is not an official indication of a student's degree status. In order to be accepted into the degree, students must complete an application, meet all eligibility requirements, and pass the MTEC Interview and Skill Proficiency Exam. All entry requirements are described in Part 1 of the GMUsicEd Handbook located online.
The deadline for applying to the BME and taking the MTEC exam is the 4th semester of coursework. The 4th semester is defined as a minimum of 36 attempted credits. Transfer and continuing students entering GMU as an undergraduate with 36 or more credits will be required to apply to the BME no later than their 2nd semester of coursework at GMU.
Student must complete all concentration requirements as well as requirements for one of the following emphases:
- Brass
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- String
- Voice
- Woodwind
Courses Required for All Emphases
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 214 | Aural Skills IV | 2 |
| Select 9 credits from: | 9 | |
| Theory for Pop and Jazz Music | ||
| Theory for 20th- and 21st-Century Music | ||
| Theory for 18th-Century Music | ||
| Baroque and Classical Forms | ||
| Select 8 credits from MUSI 242-MUSI 248 (see Applied Music Options) | 8 | |
| Select 6 credits from MUSI 442-MUSI 448 (see Applied Music Options) | 6 | |
| MUSI 259 | Music in Computer Technology (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 323 | Music Education Recital | 0 |
| MUSI 331 | Music History in Society I | 3 |
| MUSI 332 | Music History in Society II (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 361 | Class Strings | 1 |
| MUSI 366 | Class Percussion | 1 |
| MUSI 367 | Class Guitar | 1 |
| MUSI 370 | Laboratory Ensemble (To be repeated six times) | 0 |
| MUSI 432 | Music History in Society IV | 3 |
| MUSI 461 | The Teaching of General Music in the Elementary and Middle School | 3 |
| Three credits of | 3 | |
| Class Composition and Arranging | ||
or MUSI 252 | Popular Music Arranging | |
or MUSI 454 | Jazz Arranging | |
| Six credits of | 6 | |
| Internship in Music Education (Mason Core) 1 | ||
| EDRD 300 | Literacy in Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education | 3 |
| EDUC 301 | Educating Diverse and Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 302 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
Emphasis Requirement
Music Education: Brass Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Class Woodwinds | ||
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Class Brass | ||
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 464 | Instrumental Music Methods I | 3 |
| MUSI 466 | Instrumental Music Methods II | 3 |
| Select 1 credit from MUSI 100-MUSI 499 1 | 1 | |
| Select 7 credits from the following: | 7 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 1
As approved by Music advisor.
Music Education: Guitar Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Class Woodwinds | ||
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Class Brass | ||
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 464 | Instrumental Music Methods I | 3 |
| or MUSI 467 | Instrumental Music Methods I: Orchestra | |
| MUSI 466 | Instrumental Music Methods II | 3 |
| Select 1 credit from MUSI 100-MUSI 499 1 | 1 | |
| Select 7 credits from the following: | 7 | |
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 1
As approved by Music advisor.
- 2
Students may fulfill 4 of the 7 credits with MUSI 485 (Guitar Ensemble).
Music Education: Keyboard Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Applied Music in Voice | ||
| MUSI 352 | Vocal Pedagogy and Lab | 3 |
| MUSI 371 | Techniques of Accompanying I | 1 |
| MUSI 372 | Techniques of Accompanying II | 1 |
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 463 | The Teaching of Vocal Music in the Secondary School | 3 |
| Three credits of MUSI elective | 3 | |
| Select 7 credits from the following: | 7 | |
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Music Education: Percussion Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Class Woodwinds | ||
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Class Brass | ||
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 464 | Instrumental Music Methods I | 3 |
| MUSI 466 | Instrumental Music Methods II | 3 |
| Select 1 credit from MUSI 100-MUSI 499 1 | 1 | |
| Select 7 credits from the following: | 7 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 1
As approved by Music advisor.
Music Education: String Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Class Woodwinds | ||
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Class Brass | ||
| MUSI 361 | Class Strings | 1 |
| Seven credits of | 7 | |
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 466 | Instrumental Music Methods II | 3 |
| MUSI 467 | Instrumental Music Methods I: Orchestra | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 1
As approved by Music advisor.
Music Education: Voice Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Applied Music in Keyboard | ||
| MUSI 352 | Vocal Pedagogy and Lab | 3 |
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 463 | The Teaching of Vocal Music in the Secondary School | 3 |
| 3 credits MUSI elective | 3 | |
| Select 7 credits from the following: | 7 | |
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Music Education: Woodwind Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Class Woodwinds | ||
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Class Brass | ||
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 464 | Instrumental Music Methods I | 3 |
| MUSI 466 | Instrumental Music Methods II | 3 |
| Select 1 credit from MUSI 100-MUSI 499 | 1 | |
| Select 7 credits from the following: | 7 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- 1
As approved by Music advisor.
Concentration in Music Technology (MTEC)
Students must complete all concentration requirements as well as requirements for one of the following emphases:
- Electroacoustic Music
- Engineering
- Recording
Courses Required for All Emphases
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| Select 6 credits from: | 6 | |
| Theory for Pop and Jazz Music | ||
| Theory for 20th- and 21st-Century Music | ||
| Theory for 18th-Century Music | ||
| Baroque and Classical Forms | ||
| Six credits of | 6 | |
| Applied Music in Composition 1 | ||
or MUSI 240 | Applied Music in Music Technology | |
or MUSI 242 | Applied Music in Keyboard | |
or MUSI 243 | Applied Music in Voice | |
or MUSI 244 | Applied Music in Woodwind | |
or MUSI 245 | Applied Music in Brass | |
or MUSI 246 | Applied Music in String | |
or MUSI 247 | Applied Music in Percussion | |
| MUSI 254 | Music and Technology | 3 |
| MUSI 338 | Music History in Society A | 3 |
| MUSI 354 | Electronic Composition | 3 |
| MUSI 355 | Recording Techniques | 3 |
| MUSI 358 | Music Programming | 3 |
| MUSI 359 | Topics in Music Technology | 3 |
| Music Ensemble Options 2 | 3 | |
| Three credits of | 3 | |
| Popular Music Arranging | ||
or MUSI 454 | Jazz Arranging | |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Music Technology Internship | ||
| MUSI 438 | Music History in Society B (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 439 | Music History in Society C | 3 |
| MUSI 489 | Music Technology Capstone (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Lab Science (Mason Core) | 4 | |
| 6-7 credits of general electives | 6-7 | |
| Total Credits | 59 | |
- 1
See Music advisor for permission and course options.
- 2
Transfer students must earn at least 2 credits at Mason.
Emphasis Requirement
Music Technology: Electroacoustic Music
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| MUSI 359 | Topics in Music Technology 1 | 3 |
| Four credits of | 4 | |
| Applied Music in Composition | ||
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) (Healing Arts Ensemble or Contemporary Ensemble) | ||
| MATH | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) | ||
| Introductory Calculus with Business Applications (Mason Core) | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core) | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Honors) (Mason Core) | ||
| Discrete Mathematics I (Mason Core) | ||
| Additional Coursework | ||
| Select 13-14 credits from the following: 1 | 13-14 | |
| Applied Music in Composition | ||
or MUSI 248 | Applied Music in Composition | |
or MUSI 448 | Applied Music in Composition | |
| Topics in Music Technology | ||
| MUSI 397 | Music Technology Internship | 1-4 |
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) (1-3 credits) | ||
Coursework from any of the following prefixes: | ||
| Total Credits | 27-30 | |
- 1
Must be electroacoustic music emphasis.
- 2
At least one credit of additional coursework or general electives must come from 300 or 400 level courses.
Music Technology: Engineering Emphasis
A double degree in a STEM field or the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH | ||
| MATH 113 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core) | 4 |
| or MATH 115 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Honors) (Mason Core) | |
| Additional Coursework 1 | ||
| Coursework from any of the following prefixes: | 22 | |
| CS | ||
| ECE | ||
| IT | ||
| MATH | ||
| MBUS | ||
| PHYS | ||
| Total Credits | 26 | |
- 1
At least 10 credits from additional coursework or general electives must come from 300 or 400 level courses.
Music Technology: Recording Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | ||
| BUS 100 | Business and Society (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 359 | Topics in Music Technology 1 | 3 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Teaching Internship | ||
| MATH | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) | ||
| Introductory Calculus with Business Applications (Mason Core) | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core) | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Honors) (Mason Core) | ||
| Discrete Mathematics I (Mason Core) | ||
| Additional Coursework 2 | ||
| Select 14-15 credits of additional coursework from the following: | 14-15 | |
| Applied Music I (1-4 credits) | ||
| Topics in Music Technology | ||
| MUSI 397 | Music Technology Internship | 1-4 |
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) (1-3 credits) | ||
Coursework from any of the following prefixes: | ||
| Total Credits | 27-30 | |
- 1
Topic must be in Recording emphasis.
- 2
At least 5 credits from additional coursework or general electives must come from 300 or 400 level courses.
Concentration in Performance (PFM)
Students must complete all concentration requirements as well as requirements for one of the following emphases:
- Brass
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- String
- Voice
- Woodwind
Courses Required for All Emphases
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 214 | Aural Skills IV | 2 |
| Select 9 credits from: | 9 | |
| Theory for Pop and Jazz Music | ||
| Theory for 20th- and 21st-Century Music | ||
| Theory for 18th-Century Music | ||
| Baroque and Classical Forms | ||
| Select 8 credits from MUSI 242-MUSI 248 (see Applied Music Options) | 8 | |
| Select 8 credits from MUSI 442-MUSI 448 (see Applied Music Options) | 8 | |
| MUSI 259 | Music in Computer Technology (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 324 | Junior Recital (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 331 | Music History in Society I | 3 |
| MUSI 332 | Music History in Society II (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 424 | Senior Recital (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 432 | Music History in Society IV | 3 |
| MUSI 491 | Musical Communication in Performance (Mason Core) | 1 |
| Three credits of | 3 | |
| Class Composition and Arranging | ||
or MUSI 252 | Popular Music Arranging | |
or MUSI 454 | Jazz Arranging | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Emphasis Requirement
Performance: Brass Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 353 | Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature | 3 |
| MUSI 379 | Introduction to Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Teaching Internship | ||
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 419 | Orchestration | 3 |
| or MUSI 493 | Topics in Music Theory | |
| Eight credits of | 8 | |
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) | ||
| Select 9 credits from MUSI 100-MUSI 499 1 | 9 | |
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 40 | |
- 1
As approved by Music advisor.
Performance: Guitar Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 353 | Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature | 3 |
| MUSI 379 | Introduction to Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Teaching Internship | ||
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 419 | Orchestration | 3 |
| or MUSI 493 | Topics in Music Theory | |
| Eight credits of | 8 | |
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) | ||
| Select 9 credits from MUSI 100-MUSI 499 1 | 9 | |
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 40 | |
- 1
As approved by Music advisor.
Performance: Keyboard Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 351 | Keyboard Pedagogy | 3 |
| MUSI 371 | Techniques of Accompanying I | 1 |
| MUSI 372 | Techniques of Accompanying II | 1 |
| MUSI 373 | Advanced Accompanying and Musicianship Skills | 3 |
| MUSI 379 | Introduction to Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
| MUSI 382 | Piano Ensemble (Mason Core) | 1 |
| or MUSI 485 | Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) | |
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Teaching Internship | ||
| Six credits of | 6 | |
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) | ||
| Three credits of | 3 | |
| Selected Topics in Music | ||
| Select 9 credits from MUSI 100-MUSI 499 1 | 9 | |
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 40 | |
- 1
As approved by Music advisor.
Performance: Percussion Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 353 | Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature | 3 |
| MUSI 379 | Introduction to Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Teaching Internship | ||
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 419 | Orchestration | 3 |
| or MUSI 493 | Topics in Music Theory | |
| Eight credits of | 8 | |
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) | ||
| Select 9 credits from MUSI 100-MUSI 499 1 | 9 | |
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 40 | |
- 1
As approved by Music advisor.
Performance: String Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 353 | Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature | 3 |
| MUSI 379 | Introduction to Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
| Eight credits of | 8 | |
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) (8 credit) | ||
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Teaching Internship | ||
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 419 | Orchestration | 3 |
| or MUSI 493 | Topics in Music Theory | |
| Eight credits of | 8 | |
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) | ||
| Select 9 credits from MUSI 100-MUSI 499 1 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
- 1
As approved by Music advisor.
Performance: Voice Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 325 | Performance Seminar and Vocal Literature for Singers and Accompanists I | 2 |
| MUSI 326 | Performance Seminar and Vocal Literature for Singers and Accompanists II - German and French | 2 |
| MUSI 341 | Diction for Singers I: Italian Diction and English Diction | 2 |
| MUSI 342 | Diction for Singers II: German Diction and French Diction | 2 |
| MUSI 352 | Vocal Pedagogy and Lab | 3 |
| MUSI 388 | Fundamental Techniques of Stagecraft for Opera and Music Theater | 2 |
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| Four credits of | 4 | |
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) | ||
| Foreign language (French, German, and/or Italian) | 9 | |
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| University Chorale (Mason Core) | ||
| Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Performance: Woodwind Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 171 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 172 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 353 | Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature | 3 |
| MUSI 379 | Introduction to Jazz Improvisation | 1 |
| MUSI 391 | Conducting I | 2 |
| Two credits of | 2 | |
| Teaching Internship | ||
| MUSI 396 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUSI 419 | Orchestration | 3 |
| or MUSI 493 | Topics in Music Theory | |
| Eight credits | 8 | |
| Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) | ||
| Select 9 credits from MUSI 100-MUSI 499 1 | 9 | |
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | ||
| Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | ||
| Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | ||
| Total Credits | 40 | |
- 1
As approved by Music advisor.
Applied Music Options
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| See Music advisor for registration permission and options. | ||
| MUSI 220 | Applied Music in Music Technology | 1 |
| MUSI 221 | Applied Music I | 1 |
| MUSI 222 | Applied Music in Keyboard | 1 |
| MUSI 223 | Applied Music in Voice | 1 |
| MUSI 224 | Applied Music in Woodwind | 1 |
| MUSI 225 | Applied Music in Brass | 1 |
| MUSI 226 | Applied Music in String | 1 |
| MUSI 227 | Applied Music in Percussion | 1 |
| MUSI 228 | Applied Music in Composition | 1 |
| MUSI 240 | Applied Music in Music Technology | 2 |
| MUSI 242 | Applied Music in Keyboard | 2 |
| MUSI 243 | Applied Music in Voice | 2 |
| MUSI 244 | Applied Music in Woodwind | 2 |
| MUSI 245 | Applied Music in Brass | 2 |
| MUSI 246 | Applied Music in String | 2 |
| MUSI 247 | Applied Music in Percussion | 2 |
| MUSI 248 | Applied Music in Composition | 2 |
| MUSI 440 | Applied Music in Music Technology | 3 |
| MUSI 442 | Applied Music in Keyboard | 2-3 |
| MUSI 443 | Applied Music in Voice | 2-3 |
| MUSI 444 | Applied Music in Woodwind | 2-3 |
| MUSI 445 | Applied Music in Brass | 2-3 |
| MUSI 446 | Applied Music in String | 2-3 |
| MUSI 447 | Applied Music in Percussion | 2-3 |
| MUSI 448 | Applied Music in Composition | 2-3 |
Music Ensemble Options
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 380 | Wind Symphony (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 381 | University Chorale (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 382 | Piano Ensemble (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 383 | Symphonic Band (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 385 | Chamber Singers (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 387 | Symphony Orchestra (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 389 | Jazz Ensemble (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 485 | Chamber Ensembles (Mason Core) | 1 |
| MUSI 280 | Athletic and Ceremonial Ensemble (Mason Core) For Music Technology Students only | 1 |
Bachelor of Music Sample Plan of Study
The sample plan below is a recommended sequencing of courses based on prerequisites and scheduling. This may not fit every student's needs and is a guideline, not a requirement. Students should confirm major requirements with their academic advisor and with PatriotWeb Degree Evaluation to ensure they enroll in the proper courses and are on track to graduate.
Music Technology Electroacoustic
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 | 3 | MATH 106, 108, 113, 115, or 125 | 3-4 |
| MUSI 113 | 1 | MUSI 114 | 1 |
| MUSI 115 | 3 | MUSI 217 or 216 | 3 |
| MUSI 171 | 1 | MUSI 172 | 1 |
| MUSI 254 | 3 | MUSI 251 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| Applied Music (Major Instrument) | 2 | Applied Music (Major Instrument) | 2 |
| Ensemble | 1 | Ensemble | 1 |
| 14 | 14-15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Global History (Mason Core) | 3 | Information Technology (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 213 | 2 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 215, 317, or 318 | 3 | MUSI 355 | 3 |
| MUSI 273 | 1 | Applied Music (Composition) | 2 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | Music Technology Elective | 3 |
| Applied Music (Major Instrument) | 2 | MUSI General Elective | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 | Chamber Ensemble (NSC or Healing Arts Ensemble) | 1 |
| General Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Literature (Mason Core) | 3 | ENGH 302 | 3 |
| Natural Science w/lab (Mason Core) | 4 | MUSI 252 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 359 | 3 |
| MUSI 354 | 3 | MUSI 338 | 3 |
| MUSI 431 | 3 | 300-400 level Music Technology Elective | 3 |
| Applied Music (Composition) | 2 | ||
| Chamber Ensemble (NSC or Healing Arts Ensemble) | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| MUSI 358 | 3 | Social/Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 438 | 3 | MUSI 359 | 3 |
| MUSI 489 | 3 | MUSI 397 | 2 |
| Music Technology Elective | 3 | MUSI 439 | 3 |
| Emphasis Elective | 2 | MUSI Elective | 2 |
| Emphasis Elective | 2 | Emphasis Elective | 2 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120-121 | |||
Detailed four year plans and degree planning checklists can be found at https://cvpa.gmu.edu/academics/undergraduate-student-resources.
Winds, Strings, and Percussion Performance
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 113 | 1 | Literature (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 115 | 3 | MUSI 114 | 1 |
| MUSI 171 | 1 | MUSI 172 | 1 |
| MUSI 251 | 3 | MUSI 217 or 216 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI 485 | 1 |
| MUSI Applied Music | 2 | MUSI Applied Music | 2 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 |
| Elective | 1 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Global History (Mason Core) | 3 | ENGH 302 | 3 |
| Natural Science (Mason Core) | 3 | MUSI 214 | 2 |
| MUSI 213 | 2 | MUSI 216 or 217 | 3 |
| MUSI 215, 317, or 318 | 3 | MUSI 259 | 3 |
| MUSI 273 | 1 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 485 | 1 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI Applied Music | 2 |
| MUSI Applied Music | 2 | MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 324 | 1 |
| MUSI 319 | 3 | MUSI 332 | 3 |
| MUSI 331 | 3 | MUSI 353 | 3 |
| MUSI 379 | 1 | MUSI 396 | 2 |
| MUSI 391 | 2 | MUSI 485 | 1 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI Applied Music | 2 |
| MUSI Applied Music | 2 | MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 1 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Social/Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 | MUSI 419 | 3 |
| MUSI 395 | 2 | MUSI 424 | 1 |
| MUSI 431 | 3 | MUSI 432 | 3 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI 485 | 1 |
| MUSI Applied Music | 2 | MUSI 491 | 1 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | MUSI Applied Music | 2 |
| Elective | 1 | MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Detailed four year plans and degree planning checklists can be found at https://cvpa.gmu.edu/academics/undergraduate-student-resources.
Choral Education
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 113 | 1 | Global History | 3 |
| MUSI 115 | 3 | MUSI 114 | 1 |
| MUSI 171 | 1 | MUSI 172 | 1 |
| MUSI 259 | 3 | MUSI 217 or 216 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 251 | 3 |
| MUSI 366 | 1 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 370 | 0 | MUSI 370 | 0 |
| Applied Music | 2 | Applied Music | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Literature (Mason Core) | 3 | ENGH 302 | 3 |
| Natural Science (Mason Core) | 3 | MUSI 214 | 2 |
| MUSI 213 | 2 | MUSI 216 or 217 | 3 |
| MUSI 215, 317, or 318 | 3 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 273 | 1 | MUSI 331 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 367 | 1 |
| MUSI 361 | 1 | MUSI 370 | 0 |
| MUSI 370 | 0 | Secondary Applied Music | 2 |
| Applied Music | 2 | Applied Music | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Social/Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 | EDUC 301 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 363 or 365 | 1 |
| MUSI 319 or 252 | 3 | MUSI 370 | 0 |
| MUSI 332 | 3 | MUSI 396 | 2 |
| MUSI 391 | 2 | MUSI 431 | 3 |
| MUSI 393 | 2 | MUSI 463 | 3 |
| Applied Music | 2 | Applied Music | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| EDRD 300 | 3 | MUSI 495 | 6 |
| EDUC 302 | 3 | ||
| MUSI 323 | 0 | ||
| MUSI 352 | 3 | ||
| MUSI 370 | 0 | ||
| MUSI 432 | 3 | ||
| MUSI 461 | 3 | ||
| Applied Music | 2 | ||
| Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
| 18 | 6 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Detailed four year plans and degree planning checklists can be found at https://cvpa.gmu.edu/academics/undergraduate-student-resources.
Composition Studies
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 113 | 1 | MUSI 114 | 1 |
| MUSI 115 | 3 | MUSI 172 | 1 |
| MUSI 171 | 1 | MUSI 217 or 216 | 3 |
| MUSI 259 | 3 | MUSI 251 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI 363 | 1 |
| Applied Music (Major Instrument) | 2 | Applied Music (Major Instrument) | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Global History (Mason Core) | 3 | Natural Science (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 213 | 2 | MUSI 214 | 2 |
| MUSI 215, 317, or 318 | 3 | MUSI 216 or 217 | 3 |
| MUSI 273 | 1 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 331 | 3 |
| MUSI 361 | 1 | MUSI 365 (MUSI Secondary Instrument) | 1 |
| Applied Music (Major Instrument) | 2 | Applied Music (Composition) | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| Elective | 1 | Elective | 1 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Literature (Mason Core) | 3 | MUSI 324 | 1 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 396 | 2 |
| MUSI 319 or 252 | 3 | MUSI 419 | 3 |
| MUSI 332 | 3 | MUSI 438 | 3 |
| MUSI 379 | 1 | MUSI 454 | 3 |
| MUSI 391 | 2 | MUSI 485 (choose 1: NSC or Healing Arts Ensemble) | 1 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | Applied Music (Composition) | 2 |
| Applied Music (Composition) | 2 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 302 | 3 | Social/Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 317 | 3 | MUSI 315-353 Instrument, Keyboard or Vocal Pedagogy & Literature | 3 |
| MUSI 354 | 3 | MUSI 424 | 1 |
| MUSI 366 | 1 | MUSI 431 | 3 |
| MUSI 439 | 3 | MUSI 485 (choose 1: NSC or Healing Arts Ensemble) | 1 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI 491 | 1 |
| Applied Music (Composition) | 2 | Applied Music (Composition) | 2 |
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Detailed four year plans and degree planning checklists can be found at https://cvpa.gmu.edu/academics/undergraduate-student-resources.
Instrumental Education
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 113 | 1 | MUSI 114 | 1 |
| MUSI 115 | 3 | MUSI 172 | 1 |
| MUSI 171 | 1 | MUSI 217 or 216 | 3 |
| MUSI 259 | 3 | MUSI 251 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 361 | 1 | MUSI 363 | 1 |
| MUSI 370 | 0 | MUSI 365 | 1 |
| Applied Music | 2 | MUSI 370 | 0 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | Applied Music | 2 |
| Elective | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Literature (Mason Core) | 3 | Global History (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Natural Sciencen (Mason Core) | 3 | ENGH 302 | 3 |
| MUSI 213 | 2 | MUSI 214 | 2 |
| MUSI 215, 317, or 318 | 3 | MUSI 216 or 217 | 3 |
| MUSI 273 | 1 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 331 | 3 |
| MUSI 363 | 1 | Applied Music | 2 |
| MUSI 365 | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI 370 | 0 | ||
| MUSI Applied Music | 2 | ||
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | EDRD 300 | 3 |
| MUSI 319, 252, or 454 | 3 | EDUC 301 | 3 |
| MUSI 332 | 3 | MUSI 370 | 0 |
| MUSI 366 | 1 | MUSI 396 | 2 |
| MUSI 368 | 1 | MUSI 431 | 3 |
| MUSI 370 | 0 | MUSI 466 | 3 |
| MUSI 391 | 2 | Applied Music | 2 |
| MUSI 393 | 2 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| Applied Music | 2 | ||
| Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Social/Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 | MUSI 495 | 6 |
| EDUC 302 | 3 | ||
| MUSI 323 | 0 | ||
| MUSI 367 | 1 | ||
| MUSI 432 | 3 | ||
| MUSI 464 or 467 | 3 | ||
| Applied Music | 2 | ||
| Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
| 16 | 6 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Detailed four year plans and degree planning checklists can be found at https://cvpa.gmu.edu/academics/undergraduate-student-resources.
Jazz Studies
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 107 | 3 | Literature (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 113 | 1 | MUSI 114 | 1 |
| MUSI 115 | 3 | MUSI 172 | 1 |
| MUSI 171 | 1 | MUSI 217 or 216 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI 485 | 1 |
| Applied Music | 2 | Applied Music | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Global History (Mason Core) | 3 | Social/Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Natural Science (Mason Core) | 3 | MUSI 214 | 2 |
| MUSI 213 | 2 | MUSI 216 or 217 | 3 |
| MUSI 215 | 3 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 273 | 1 | MUSI 450 | 2 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 274 | 1 |
| MUSI 379 | 1 | Applied Music | 2 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| Applied Music | 2 | ||
| Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 251 | 3 |
| MUSI 311 | 3 | MUSI 324 | 1 |
| MUSI 319 | 3 | MUSI 438 | 3 |
| MUSI 338 | 3 | MUSI 452 | 2 |
| MUSI 391 | 2 | MUSI 454 | 3 |
| Applied Music | 2 | MUSI 485 | 1 |
| Jazz Chamber Ensemble | 1 | Applied Music | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 302 | 3 | MUSI 424 | 1 |
| MUSI 259 | 3 | MUSI 431 | 3 |
| MUSI 439 | 3 | MUSI 491 | 1 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI 492 | 3 |
| Applied Music | 2 | Applied Music | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI Elective | 1 | Elective | 3 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Detailed four year plans and degree planning checklists can be found at https://cvpa.gmu.edu/academics/undergraduate-student-resources.
Keyboard Performance
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 113 | 1 | MUSI 114 | 1 |
| MUSI 115 | 3 | MUSI 217 or 216 | 3 |
| MUSI 251 | 3 | MUSI 259 | 3 |
| MUSI 273 | 1 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 371 | 1 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI 485 | 1 |
| MUSI 242 | 2 | MUSI 242 | 2 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Global History (Mason Core) | 3 | Social/Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Literature (Mason Core) | 3 | MUSI 214 | 2 |
| MUSI 213 | 2 | MUSI 216 or 217 | 3 |
| MUSI 215, 317, or 318 | 3 | MUSI 242 | 2 |
| MUSI 242 | 2 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 373 | 3 |
| MUSI 372 | 1 | MUSI 485 | 1 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | ENGH 302 | 3 |
| MUSI 319, 252, or 454 | 3 | MUSI 324 | 1 |
| MUSI 331 | 3 | MUSI 332 | 3 |
| MUSI 351 | 3 | MUSI 485 | 1 |
| MUSI 379 | 1 | MUSI 492 (Keyboard Literature) | 3 |
| MUSI 391 | 2 | MUSI 442 | 2 |
| MUSI 442 | 2 | MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Natural Science (Mason Core) | 3 | MUSI 395 | 2 |
| MUSI 431 | 3 | MUSI 424 | 1 |
| MUSI 442 | 2 | MUSI 432 | 3 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI 485 | 1 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | MUSI 491 | 1 |
| MUSI Elective(s) | 6 | MUSI 442 | 2 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
| MUSI Elective(s) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Detailed four year plans and degree planning checklists can be found at https://cvpa.gmu.edu/academics/undergraduate-student-resources.
Music Technology Engineering
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 | 3 | MATH 113 or 115 | 4 |
| MUSI 113 | 1 | MUSI 114 | 1 |
| MUSI 115 | 3 | MUSI 172 | 1 |
| MUSI 171 | 1 | MUSI 217 or 216 | 3 |
| MUSI 254 | 3 | MUSI 251 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| Applied Music (Major Instrument) | 2 | Applied Music (Major Instrument) | 2 |
| Ensemble | 1 | Ensemble | 1 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Global History (Mason Core) | 3 | Information Technology (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 213 | 2 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 215, 317, or 318 | 3 | MUSI 355 | 3 |
| MUSI 273 | 1 | Music Technology Elective | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | Music Technology Elective | 3 |
| Applied Music (Major Instrument) | 2 | General Elective | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 | ||
| General Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Literature (Mason Core) | 3 | ENGH 302 | 3 |
| Natural Science w/lab (Mason Core) | 4 | MUSI 252 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 338 | 3 |
| MUSI 354 | 3 | MUSI 359 | 3 |
| MUSI 431 | 3 | 300-400 level Music Technology Elective | 3 |
| 300-400 level Music Technology Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| MUSI 358 | 3 | Social/Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 438 | 3 | MUSI 359 | 3 |
| MUSI 489 | 3 | MUSI 397 | 2 |
| Music Technology Elective | 3 | MUSI 439 | 3 |
| Music Technology Elective | 3 | 300-400 level Music Technology Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 119 | |||
Detailed four year plans and degree planning checklists can be found at https://cvpa.gmu.edu/academics/undergraduate-student-resources.
Music Technology Recording
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 | 3 | MATH 106, 108, 113, 115, or 125 | 3-4 |
| MUSI 113 | 1 | MUSI 114 | 1 |
| MUSI 115 | 3 | MUSI 172 | 1 |
| MUSI 171 | 1 | MUSI 217 or 216 | 3 |
| MUSI 254 | 3 | MUSI 251 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| Applied Music (Major Instrument) | 2 | Applied Music (Major Instrument) | 2 |
| Ensemble | 1 | Ensemble | 1 |
| 300-400 level Elective | 1 | 300-400 level Elective | 1 |
| 15 | 15-16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Global History (Mason Core) | 3 | BUS 100 | 3 |
| Information Technology (Mason Core) | 3 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 213 | 2 | MUSI 355 | 3 |
| MUSI 215, 317, or 318 | 3 | Music Technology Elective | 3 |
| MUSI 273 | 1 | Music Technology Elective | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | Elective | 3 |
| Applied Music (Major Instrument) | 2 | ||
| Ensemble | 1 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Literature (Mason Core) | 3 | ENGH 302 | 3 |
| Natural Science w/lab (Mason Core) | 4 | MUSI 252 | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 359 | 3 |
| MUSI 354 | 3 | MUSI 338 | 3 |
| MUSI 431 | 3 | MUSI 397 | 2 |
| 300-400 level Music Technology Elective | 3 | Elective | 1 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| MUSI 358 | 3 | Social/Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 438 | 3 | MUSI 359 | 3 |
| MUSI 489 | 3 | MUSI 397 | 2 |
| Music Technology Elective | 3 | MUSI 439 | 3 |
| Music Technology Elective | 3 | MUSI Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 120-121 | |||
Detailed four year plans and degree planning checklists can be found at https://cvpa.gmu.edu/academics/undergraduate-student-resources.
Vocal Performance
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| ENGH 101 | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 113 | 1 | MUSI 114 | 1 |
| MUSI 115 | 3 | MUSI 172 | 1 |
| MUSI 171 | 1 | MUSI 217 or 216 | 3 |
| MUSI 243 | 2 | MUSI 243 | 2 |
| MUSI 259 or 251 (MUSI 259 meets Mason Core IT Requirement) | 3 | MUSI 259 or 251 (MUSI 259 meets Mason Core IT Requirement) | 3 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| Literature (Mason Core) | 3 | Global History (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 213 | 2 | MUSI 214 | 2 |
| MUSI 215, 317, or 318 | 3 | MUSI 216 or 217 | 3 |
| MUSI 243 | 2 | MUSI 243 | 2 |
| MUSI 273 | 1 | MUSI 300 | 0 |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | MUSI 326 | 2 |
| MUSI 325 | 2 | MUSI 342 | 2 |
| MUSI 341 | 2 | MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| MUSI 300 | 0 | Natural Science (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 319 | 3 | Social/Behavioral Science (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MUSI 331 | 3 | MUSI 324 | 1 |
| MUSI 352 | 3 | MUSI 332 | 3 |
| MUSI 391 | 2 | MUSI 396 | 2 |
| MUSI 443 | 2 | MUSI 443 | 2 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI 485 | 1 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
| THR 210 | 3 | ENGH 302 | 3 |
| MUSI 431 | 3 | MUSI 424 | 1 |
| MUSI 443 | 2 | MUSI 432 | 3 |
| MUSI 485 | 1 | MUSI 443 | 2 |
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | MUSI 485 | 1 |
| Foreign Language (French, German or Italian) | 6 | MUSI 491 | 1 |
| Foreign Language (continuation of French, German, or Italian) | 3 | ||
| MUSI Large Ensemble | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 121 | |||
Detailed four year plans and degree planning checklists can be found at https://cvpa.gmu.edu/academics/undergraduate-student-resources.
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Music, BM (Performance)/Music, Accelerated MM (Performance)
Overview
Academically strong undergraduates in the Music, BM (Performance concentration) program may apply to the accelerated Music, MM (Performance concentration). If accepted, students will be able to earn a Music, BM (Performance concentration) and a Music, MM (Performance concentration) after satisfactory completion of 150 credits.
For more detailed information, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.
BAM Pathway Admission Requirements
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Graduate Admission Policies section of this catalog.
Students are eligible to apply for this accelerated program once they have earned at least 60 undergraduate credits. After successfully completing 75 undergraduate credits, students must use at least 3 and no more than 12 credits of advanced standing courses (see below) to both complete the bachelor’s degree and begin the masters. An additional six credits may be held in reserve for the master’s degree, but cannot be used to complete the bachelors.
Important information on how to apply for this accelerated master's program can be found in the University’s Accelerated Master’s Application Guide.
Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements
Undergraduate students admitted to the accelerated master’s program pathway will be fully admitted into the MA program if they meet the following requirements, as verified on the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Transition Form:
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.00
- Completion of specific undergraduate coursework
- Successfully meet Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and complete the application for graduation
- Minimum grade of B in each advanced standing course
- Submission of BAM Transition Form to the School of Music advisor at the beginning of student’s final undergraduate semester. Full details can be found at AP.6.7.3
Accelerated Pathway Requirements
To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students in the Accelerated Pathway must choose from the following Advanced Standing courses, which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit courses. Reserve Graduate credit course options cannot be taken as Advanced Standing.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits with a minimum grade of B in each) 1 | ||
| MUSI 573 | Accompanying and Musicianship III | 3 |
| MUSI 613 | Graduate Orchestration | 3 |
| MUSI 651 | Keyboard Pedagogy II | 3 |
| MUSI 652 | Vocal Pedagogy II | 3 |
| MUSI 653 | Instrumental Pedagogy II | 3 |
| Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program | ||
| MUSI 610 | Topics in Music Theory | 3 |
| MUSI 611 | Analytical Techniques | 3 |
| MUSI 630 | Topics in Music History and Literature | 3 |
| MUSI 640 | Topics in World Musics | 3 |
| MUSI 662 | Introduction to Research in Music | 3 |
| MUSI 664 | Advanced Pedagogy | 3 |
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These courses are cross-listed graduate/undergraduate classes and must not have been taken previously at the undergraduate level.
For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees.
Music, BM/Arts Management, Accelerated MA
Overview
Academically strong undergraduates in Music may apply to the accelerated Master’s Degree in Arts Management. If accepted, students will be able to earn a Music, BM and an Arts Management, MA after satisfactory completion of 150 credits.
For more detailed information, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.
BAM Pathway Admission Requirements
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Graduate Admission Policies section of this catalog.
Students are eligible to apply for this accelerated program once they have earned at least 60 undergraduate credits. After successfully completing 75 undergraduate credits, students must use at least 3 and no more than 12 credits of advanced standing courses (see below) to both complete the bachelor’s degree and begin the masters. An additional six credits may be held in reserve for the master’s degree, but cannot be used to complete the bachelors.
Important information on how to apply for this accelerated master's program can be found in the University’s Accelerated Master’s Application Guide.
Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements
Undergraduate students admitted to the accelerated master’s program pathway will be fully admitted into the MA program if they meet the following requirements, as verified on the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Transition Form
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.00
- Completion of specific undergraduate coursework
- Successfully meet Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and complete the application for graduation
- Minimum grade of B in each advanced standing course.
- Submission of BAM Transition Form to the School of Music advisor at the beginning of student’s final undergraduate semester .
Full details can be found at AP.6.7.3
Accelerated Pathway Requirements
To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students in the Accelerated Pathway must choose from the following Advanced Standing courses, which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit courses. Reserve Graduate credit course options cannot be taken as Advanced Standing. A minimum grade of B is required.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits with a minimum grade of B in each) | ||
| AMGT 602 | Seminar in Arts Management | 3 |
| AMGT 601 | Fund Raising/Development I | 3 |
| AMGT 604 | Public Relations and Marketing Strategies for the Arts I | 3 |
| AMGT 605 | Finance and Budgeting for Arts I | 3 |
| Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program | ||
| AMGT 603 | The Arts in Society 1 | 3 |
| AMGT 606 | Governance and Financial Management 2 | 3 |
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Prerequisite: AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management
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Prerequisite: AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I
For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees.