Program: Percussion Performance Major Wind Performance Major String Performance Major, B.M. - Central Washington University

Music Performance Core Credits:107-108

Select Either Credits: 2-3

MUS 104 - Introduction to Musical Studies Credits: (3)
For entering students with fewer than 45 transfer quarter credits (not counting Funning Start credits)
OR
MUS 304 - Introduction to Musical Studies for Transfer Students Credits: (2)
For transfer students with 45 or more quarter credits (not including Running Start credits)

Ensemble Credits: 30

Large Ensemble Credits: 20-24

Only the following are designated as Large Ensembles for Instrumental Performance Majors: MUS 266-466 (Wind Ensemble), MUS 277-477 (Orchestra), MUS 287-487 (Marching and Concert Band - Fall quarter only) and MUS 288-488 (Symphonic Band). Note: All ensemble courses have 200 level and 400 level numbers. The 200 level numbers are used by freshmen and sophomores, the 400 level numbers by juniors and seniors.

Chamber Ensemble Credits: 6-10

Applied Music Credits: 42

Individual Instruction (36)

MUS 164 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction) Credits: (1, 2, or 4)
MUS 264 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction) Credits: (1, 2, or 4)
MUS 364 - Major-applied Area (Individual Instruction) Credits: (1,2, or 4)
MUS 464 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction) Credits: (1, 2 or 4)
At least 8 credits of MUS 464 required

Conducting (6)

MUS 341 - Conducting I Credits: (3)
MUS 342 - Conducting II Credits: (3)

Music Theory Credits: 24

First Year Theory (9)

Students enrolled in the first-year theory sequence (MUS 144, 145, 146) must have passed or be currently enrolled in the corresponding Class piano course (MUS 154A). A waiver of this requirement can be obtained by demonstrating keyboard skills to any piano faculty member.

MUS 144 - First-year Theory Credits: (3)
MUS 145 - First-year Theory Credits: (3)
MUS 146 - First-year Theory Credits: (3)

Additional Required Courses Credits: 12

MUS 425 - Pedagogy (Studio) Credits: (3)
C, D, E, or G, Pedagogy (Studio)
(G) In appropriate performance area: C=string, D=woodwinds, E=brass, G=percussion.
MUS 426 - Literature (Studio) Credits: (3)
C, D, E, or G, Literature (Studio)
In appropriate performance area: C=string, D=woodwinds, E=brass, G=percussion.

Percussion Performance Major Wind Performance Major String Performance Major, B.M.

Music Performance Core Credits:107-108

Select Either Credits: 2-3

Ensemble Credits: 30

Applied Music Credits: 42

Individual Instruction (36)

Conducting (6)

Music Theory Credits: 24

First Year Theory (9)

Second Year Theory (9)

Upper Division Theory (6)

Music History Credits: 12

Additional Required Courses Credits: 12

Music Electives (6)

Total Credits: 123 to 123