Music, B.A. - General Subplan/Option: 120 units

Offered by: College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences , Music Department

Major Required: 47 units

All major required courses must be passed with a grade of “C-” or better to receive major credit. In order to graduate, the university requires an overall core GPA of 2.0. Students must also complete, within the first 4 semesters as a music major: MU 1040 , MU 1121A , MU 1131A , MU 1201 , and MU 2211A , plus a minimum of 2 primary ensemble units.

MU 1030 - World of Music (3) [GE 3A]
MU 1040 - Careers in Music (3)
MU 1080 - Introduction to Music Technology (3)
MU 1090 - History of American Popular Music (3)
MU 1121A - Class Piano I (1)
MU 1131A - Class Piano II (1)
MU 2211A - Musicianship I (1)
MU 2221A - Musicianship II (1)
MU 2281 - The Digital Audio Workstation (3)
MU 3100 - History of Technology in Music (3) [GE 3C, 4C, or 5D]
MU 4180 - Western Classical Traditions I (3)
MU 4190 - Western Classical Traditions II (3)
MU 4240 - Beatlemania (3) [GE 3C or 4C]
Music Theory Coursework: 12 units
- Students choose four courses from this category. Faculty administer a music theory placement exam to determine a student’s initial course of either MU 1050 or MU 1201 . Students who begin with MU 1201 should not enroll in MU 1050 . (12 units total)
MU 1050 - Music Foundations (3)
MU 1201 - Introduction to Music Theory (3)
MU 2202 - Music Theory: Classical I (3)
MU 2203 - Jazz and Pop Harmony and Techniques (3)
MU 2204 - 20th and 21st Century Music Theory (3)
MU 3020 - Tonal Counterpoint (3)
MU 3202 - Music Theory: Classical II (3)
Senior Project or Internship: 2 units
- Senior Project: enroll in MU 4601 - Senior Project Research and Preparation during a term that precedes enrollment in MU 4620 , or complete 2 units (200 hours) of an internship
MU 4601 - Senior Project Research and Preparation (1) and
MU 4620 - Senior Project (1)
OR
MU 3920 - Music Industry Studies Internship (1-2) (2 units required) *
Applied Music (Studio): 2 units
- Students should also enroll in MU 2700 - Performance Seminar and a minimum of one ensemble when enrolled in a studio. Students who exceed this core requirement may apply additional units to fulfill Music Electives. Choose one of the following for two terms.
MU 1710 - Studio Strings (1) (2 units required)
MU 1720 - Studio Brass (1) (2 units required)
MU 1730 - Studio Woodwind (1) (2 units required)
MU 1740 - Studio Percussion (1) (2 units required)
MU 1750 - Studio Keyboard (1) (2 units required)
MU 1760 - Studio Guitar (1) (2 units required)
MU 1770 - Studio Voice (1) (2 units required)
MU 1780 - Studio Electric Bass (1) (2 units required)

Subplan/Option Required: 20 units

MU 2700 - Performance Seminar (1) (2 units required)
MU 3181 - Ethnomusicology: Theory, History, and Field Methods (3)
MU 3211A - Musicianship III (1)
MU 3940S - Music Studies Integration - Service Learning (1)
MU 3950W - Non-Profit Music (3)
MU 4171W - Theory, History, and Design of Musical Instruments (3) [GE 3C]
PHY 1050 - The Physics of Musical Sound (3) [GE 5A]
PHY 1050L - Physics of Musical Sound Laboratory (1) [GE 5C]
Music Theory Course: 3 units

- TAKE ONE ADDITIONAL Music Theory Course beyond those chosen in Major Required
MU 2202 - Music Theory: Classical I (3)
MU 2203 - Jazz and Pop Harmony and Techniques (3)
MU 2204 - 20th and 21st Century Music Theory (3)
MU 3020 - Tonal Counterpoint (3)
MU 3202 - Music Theory: Classical II (3)

Subplan/Option Electives: 12 units

Studios: 2 units

Students may, with department approval, enroll in 2 additional units of studio in addition to the 2 units required for the Major. Students may also choose other music electives.

Performance Ensembles: 4 units

Students must be enrolled in a Primary Performance Ensemble while enrolled in Studio, and must complete a minimum of 4 units of Performance Ensembles overall. The Primary Ensemble is assigned based on the student’s primary instrument in studio (see instruments below).

MU 3410A - Brass Ensemble (1)
MU 3420A - Woodwind Ensemble (1)
MU 3430A - Percussion Ensemble (1)
MU 3440A - String Ensemble (1)
MU 3450A - Collaborative Piano (1)
MU 3455L - Cal Poly Pomona Collaborative Piano Ensemble (1)
MU 3460A - Guitar Ensemble (1)
MU 3470A - World Music Ensemble (1)
MU 3475L - Black Music Ensemble (1)
MU 3480A - Piano Ensemble (1)
MU 3485L - Cal Poly Pomona Piano Ensemble (1)
MU 3510L - Orchestra (1)
MU 3520L - Symphonic Winds (1)
MU 3530L - Wind Ensemble (1)
MU 3540L - Jazz Band (1)
MU 3550A - Concert Band (1)
MU 3560A - Jazz Combo (1)
MU 3571A - New Music Ensemble (1)
MU 3580A - Latin American Ensemble (1)
MU 3585L - Mariachi (1)
MU 3590A - Electronic Music Ensemble (1)
MU 3610L - Concert Choir (1)
MU 3621L - Music Theatre Workshop (1)
MU 3631L - Music Theatre Production (1)
MU 3640L - Chamber Singers (1)
MU 3650A - African American Vocal Ensemble (1)
MU 3690L - Songwriter Showcase (1)
ENSEMBLES: 4 units

GUITAR

Primary Ensemble (Required)
- MU 3460A - Guitar Ensemble (1)
Secondary Ensemble (Recommended)
- MU 3480A - Piano Ensemble (1)
- MU 3540L - Jazz Band (1)
- MU 3560A - Jazz Combo (1)
- MU 3580A - Latin American Ensemble (1)
- MU 3585L - Mariachi (1)
- MU 3610L - Concert Choir (1)
- MU 3640L - Chamber Singers (1)
- MU 3690L - Songwriter Showcase (1)
PIANO

Primary Ensemble (Required)
- MU 3450A - Collaborative Piano (1)
- MU 3455L - Cal Poly Pomona Collaborative Piano Ensemble (1)
- MU 3480A - Piano Ensemble (1)
- MU 3485L - Cal Poly Pomona Piano Ensemble (1)
Secondary Ensemble (Recommended)
- MU 3510L - Orchestra (1)
- MU 3530L - Wind Ensemble (1)
- MU 3571A - New Music Ensemble (1)
- MU 3590A - Electronic Music Ensemble (1)
- MU 3610L - Concert Choir (1)
- MU 3640L - Chamber Singers (1)
MARIACHI INSTRUMENTS

Primary Ensemble (Required)
- MU 3580A - Latin American Ensemble (1)
- MU 3585L - Mariachi (1)
Secondary Ensemble (Recommended)
- MU 3440A - String Ensemble (1)
- MU 3460A - Guitar Ensemble (1)
- MU 3510L - Orchestra (1)
- MU 3530L - Wind Ensemble (1)
- MU 3610L - Concert Choir (1)
- MU 3640L - Chamber Singers (1)
CLASSICAL VOICE

Primary Ensemble (Required)
- MU 3610L - Concert Choir (1)
- MU 3621L - Music Theatre Workshop (1)
- MU 3631L - Music Theatre Production (1)
- MU 3640L - Chamber Singers (1)
Secondary Ensemble (Recommended)
- MU 3650A - African American Vocal Ensemble (1)
- MU 3690L - Songwriter Showcase (1)
COMMERCIAL VOICE

Primary Ensemble (Required)
- MU 3610L - Concert Choir (1)
- MU 3621L - Music Theatre Workshop (1)
- MU 3631L - Music Theatre Production (1)
- MU 3640L - Chamber Singers (1)
- MU 3690L - Songwriter Showcase (1)
Secondary Ensemble (Recommended)
- MU 3470A - World Music Ensemble (1)
- MU 3475L - Black Music Ensemble (1)
- MU 3540L - Jazz Band (1)
- MU 3560A - Jazz Combo (1)
- MU 3580A - Latin American Ensemble (1)
- MU 3585L - Mariachi (1)
- MU 3650A - African American Vocal Ensemble (1)
BOWED STRINGS

Primary Ensemble (Required)
- MU 3510L - Orchestra (1)
Secondary Ensemble (Recommended)
- MU 3440A - String Ensemble (1)
- MU 3455L - Cal Poly Pomona Collaborative Piano Ensemble (1)
- MU 3560A - Jazz Combo (1)
- MU 3571A - New Music Ensemble (1)
- MU 3580A - Latin American Ensemble (1)
- MU 3585L - Mariachi (1)
COMMERCIAL PERCUSSION/KEYBOARD/ELECTRIC GUITAR & BASS

Primary Ensemble (Required)
- MU 3540L - Jazz Band (1)
- MU 3690L - Songwriter Showcase (1)
Secondary Ensemble (Recommended)
- MU 3430A - Percussion Ensemble (1)
- MU 3475L - Black Music Ensemble (1)
- MU 3480A - Piano Ensemble (1)
- MU 3560A - Jazz Combo (1)
CLASSICAL PERCUSSION

Primary Ensemble (Required)
- MU 3520L - Symphonic Winds (1) or
- MU 3530L - Wind Ensemble (1)
  (placement determined by audition)
Secondary Ensemble (Recommended)
- MU 3430A - Percussion Ensemble (1)
- MU 3510L - Orchestra (1)
- MU 3571A - New Music Ensemble (1)
WOODWINDS

Primary Ensemble (Required)
- MU 3520L - Symphonic Winds (1) or
- MU 3530L - Wind Ensemble (1)
  (placement determined by audition)
Secondary Ensemble (Recommended)
- MU 3420A - Woodwind Ensemble (1)
- MU 3455L - Cal Poly Pomona Collaborative Piano Ensemble (1)
- MU 3510L - Orchestra (1)
- MU 3540L - Jazz Band (1)
- MU 3571A - New Music Ensemble (1)
- MU 3580A - Latin American Ensemble (1)
- MU 3585L - Mariachi (1)
BRASS

Primary Ensemble (Required)
- MU 3520L - Symphonic Winds (1) or
- MU 3530L - Wind Ensemble (1)
  (placement determined by audition)
Secondary Ensemble (Recommended)
- MU 3410A - Brass Ensemble (1)
- MU 3455L - Cal Poly Pomona Collaborative Piano Ensemble (1)
- MU 3510L - Orchestra (1)
- MU 3540L - Jazz Band (1)
- MU 3571A - New Music Ensemble (1)
- MU 3580A - Latin American Ensemble (1)
- MU 3585L - Mariachi (1)

Music Electives: 6 units

Choose AT LEAST 6 ADDITIONAL MUSIC units beyond major required and option required courses. 3 units minimum must be upper-division. You may enroll in additional ensemble units.

Unrestricted Electives: 11 units

Select a sufficient number of courses so that the total from Major Required, Subplan/Option Required, Subplan/Option Electives, Unrestricted Electives, and Graduation Requirements is at least 120 units.

Notes:

Students in the CPP Department of Music are required to participate in a primary performing ensemble each semester they are enrolled in studio and performance seminar. In addition to participating in a primary ensemble, students are strongly encouraged to participate in a secondary ensemble to enrich their learning and breadth of repertory. See department for assigned primary ensemble.

*Students in the Music Industry Subplan/Option choosing to complete the internship are required to complete 200 hours/2 units beyond what is already required in the Subplan/Option Required courses.

Graduation Requirements: 52 units

General Education: 43 units

Unless specific GE courses are required for the major, please refer to the list of approved courses in the General Education Program .

American Institutions: 6 units

The CSU requires all students complete coursework in US History, US Government, and California and local government. For more information on satisfying this requirement, consult American Institutions Courses List . If students satisfy these requirements through GE or major coursework, unrestricted electives may increase.

University Writing Requirement (UWR): 3 units

Students must complete 3 units of writing-intensive coursework with a grade of C or higher. Students are eligible to take their UWR when they have completed 60 semester units. Writing-intensive courses are marked with a “W” in the catalog and embedded in all majors. University Writing Requirement Courses List .

Summer Sponsored Experience: 0 unit

CPU 3003 - Cal Poly Pomona Undergraduate Sponsored Summer Experience (0)