Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 23-24 and Prior
Studio (5 credits per semester)
| PNO 100 | Studio Piano (Undergraduate) | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 40 |
Piano
Music Theory
| MTHY 101 | Music Literacy and Musicianship I | 3 |
| MTHY 102 | Music Literacy and Musicianship II | 3 |
| MTHY 111 | Analysis and Composition I | 2 |
| MTHY 112 | Analysis and Composition II | 3 |
| MTHY 201 | Music Literacy and Musicianship III | 3 |
| MTHY 202 | Music Literacy and Musicianship IV | 2 |
| MTHY 211 | Analysis and Composition III | 3 |
| MTHY 212 | Analysis and Composition IV | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
As of Fall 2024, MTHY 211 and 212 are no longer offered. Students will take MTHY 215 in place of these earlier requirements.
Music History (GE)
| MHST 111 | Introduction to Musical Styles | 2 |
MHST
| Electives | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
As of Fall 2024, MHST 111 is no longer offered. Students will take MHST 111a in place of this earlier requirement.
Liberal Arts and Modern Languages (GE)
| LARTS 111 | College Writing | 2 |
| LARTS 221 | Liberal Arts Seminar | 2 |
| LARTS or Modern Languages Electives | 17 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
As of Fall 2024, LARTS 111 and LARTS 221 are no longer offered. Students who need to fulfill one or both of these requirements will take LARTS 111a instead.
Entrepreneurial Musicianship (GE)
| ENTP 351 | The Entrepreneurial Musician | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Ensemble
Chamber Music
| CHM MUS | Chamber Music | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
General Education Electives (GE)
Free Electives
Recital
PNO 499
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| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 120
*Students enrolling in CLPNO 301T must also enroll in CLPNO 411T and complete all 15 hours of studio accompaniment in the same semester to earn ensemble credit. Student may apply one credit towards the ensemble requirement. The second credit will count as free elective.
**Students enrolling in CHM 535T, CHM 536T, CLPNO 503T, or CLPNO 504T may apply 1 credit towards the ensemble requirement. The second credit will count as a free elective
***Additional required Liberal Arts, Music History and approved Music Theory courses
Additional Requirements
- 40 credits of General Education Courses (GE) required
- Promotional at the end of the first, second, and third years (PNO 195, 295, 395)
- Pre-recital and recital in fourth year (PNO 499)
Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 24-25
Major Area
Studio (4 credits per semester)
| PNO 100 | Studio Piano (Undergraduate) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Piano
Both PNO 347T and PNO 348T are required. Students typically take these courses in the second, third or fourth year.
Students earn 2 required credits through EITHER PNO 535 or PNO 536. These courses are typically taken in the third or fourth year.
Collaboration
Chamber Music (CHM MUS): 1 credit required
Large Ensemble (CHOR SYMP or CHOR CHMB): 6 credits required
Up to 4 of the required 6 large ensemble credits may be fulfilled by any of the following during the second and third year:
* Students enrolling in CLPNO 301T must also enroll in CLPNO 411T and complete all 15 hours of studio accompaniment in the same semester in order to earn ensemble credit. Students may apply one credit towards the ensemble requirement. The second credit will count as free elective.
** Students enrolling CHM 535T, CHM 536T, CLPNO 503T, or CLPNO 504T may apply 1 credit towards the ensemble credit. The second credit will count as free elective.
Performance Capstone
| PNO 499 | Bachelor of Music Recital | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Academic Core
Applied Musicianship
| MTHY 101 | Music Literacy and Musicianship I | 3 |
| MTHY 111 | Analysis and Composition I | 3 |
| MTHY 102 | Music Literacy and Musicianship II | 3 |
| MTHY 112 | Analysis and Composition II | 3 |
| MTHY 201 | Music Literacy and Musicianship III | 3 |
| MTHY 211 | Analysis and Composition III | 3 |
| MTHY 215 | Post-Tonal Theory & Practice | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Foundations of Informed Artistry
| LARTS 111a | Liberal Arts Seminar: Identity and Communication | 3 |
| MHST 111a | Engaging with Music | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Exploration and Specialization
| LARTS or Modern Languages Electives | 15 |
| MHST Electives | 9 |
| General Education Electives | 5 |
| Free Electives | 13 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Practical Artistry
| CEPS 351 | The Entrepreneurial Musician | 1 |
CEPS xxx
| Any course with prefix CEPS | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Integration
INT xxx
| Second Year Learning Community | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 120
Additional Requirements
- 40 credits of General Education Courses (GE) required. General Education Courses meet the learning outcomes as determined by the Conservatory in consultation with our accreditors and include ALL courses in Liberal Arts, Modern Languages, Music History, and other courses as specifically identified as "General Education (GE) Eligible" in the course catalog or the semesterly course schedules. The number of General Education elective credits as set for each major ensures that all students will meet this 40 credit threshold, with GE credits being earned through the fulfillment of requirements in specific areas (i.e. LARTS & MHST), and additional electives that are designated as "General Education (GE) Eligible."
| General Education |
|
| LARTS 111A |
3 |
| MHST 111A |
3 |
| LARTS or Modern Languages Electives |
15 |
| MHST Electives |
9 |
| Practical Artistry |
2 |
| Second-Year Learning Community |
3 |
| General Education Electives |
5 |
| |
40 |
- Promotional at the end of the first, second, and third years (PNO 195, 295, 395)
- Pre-recital in the fourth year.