DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Marc R. Dickey

VICE CHAIRS
Kimo Furumoto

DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Performing Arts 220

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Bachelor of Arts in Music
    Liberal Arts
    Music Education
    Music History and Theory
Bachelor of Music
    Composition
    Instrumental
    Keyboard
    Voice
    Accompanying
    Jazz and Commercial Music
Minor in Music
Master of Arts in Music
    Music History and Literature
    Music Education
    Piano Pedagogy
Master of Music
    Performance
    Theory-Composition
Single Subject (Secondary) Credential

INTRODUCTION
The faculty and students in the Department of Music share a deep passion for and a common desire to achieve excellence in music. The department offers a wide spectrum of degree programs and options with an overall emphasis in musical performance. The curriculum provides basic preparation for careers in music, music education, or further graduate study, and is designed to provide a balanced education in the many facets of musical experience. Artist-teachers offer instruction in all aspects of performance; practicing composers and theorists teach courses in theory and composition; active musicologists provide instruction in history and literature; and specialists in music education teach the courses in that field. It is the goal of the department to develop each student’s musical and intellectual potential to the highest level of individual capability. California State University, Fullerton has been fully and continuously accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1966.

FACULTY
Eduardo Delgado, Marc Dickey, Mitchell Fennell, James (Kimo) Furumoto, David Grimes, Robert Istad, Bongshin Ko, John Koegel, Laura Lohman, Pamela Madsen, Todd Miller, Katherine Powers, Patricia Prunty, Lloyd Rodgers, Håkan Rosengren, Ernest Salem, Gerald Seminatore, Dennis Siebenaler, Janet Smith, Laurance Timm, Charles Tumlinson, Kenneth Walicki, Robert Watson

ADVISEMENT
All undergraduate music majors are required to obtain advisement each semester. Area coordinators and other faculty serve as advisers, and students are assigned according to their area of concentration.

CREDENTIAL INFORMATION
The bachelor’s degree in music may be effectively combined with subject matter studies necessary for the single subject teaching credential in music. Undergraduates are encouraged to work with the department adviser, advisers for music education, and the Center for Careers in Teaching (714-278-7130) as early as possible in their academic careers to plan efficient course selections for general education, the major, and electives. Postbaccalaureate students should contact the Admission to Teacher Education office in the College of Education (714-278-3352) to obtain information on attending an overview presentation and orientation and also contact the department credential adviser.

INTERNATIONAL STUDY IN MUSIC
Through the CSU International Program (IP), music majors at CSUF have the opportunity to spend a year studying at the Trossingen State Conservatory of Music (Staatliche Hochschule für Musik, Trossingen) in southern Germany. Located at the southern end of the Black Forest, about twenty miles north of the Swiss border, the Trossingen Conservatory offers conservatory study in voice and all instruments. The school is particularly known for early music performance. At least one semester of German is required. For more information, contact the department chair or the office of International Education and Exchange (UH 244).

REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC MAJORS

1. Music majors are generally enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree program at the time of admission. Students may request a change in their degree objective to the Bachelor of Music upon completion of at least one semester of course work at the university, successful completion of a jury examination, and recommendation of the faculty in the appropriate area of concentration. Exceptional transfer students may be permitted to enter the B.M. program at the beginning of their first semester. Enrollment in the Bachelor of Music program is limited.
2. Upon entering the university as a new music major or upon officially changing to a major in music, each student will present an audition in the appropriate principal performance area (instrument or voice) and a placement audition for class piano.
3. All students must pass proficiency examinations in traditional harmony (sight-singing, dictation, keyboard, and paperwork) and piano before being approved for graduation. Transfer students will fulfill the theory requirement by passing the entrance examination in theory; first-time students and transfers with insufficient preparation at entrance will normally take the examinations in Music 211 and 221. The piano-proficiency requirement may be met by completion of Music 282B with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. Students planning to enter the teaching credential program in music are required to earn a “B” (3.0) or better in Music 282B. Students whose principal performance area is piano may satisfy the piano-proficiency requirement either by completing Music 285 with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better or upon reaching 300 level in performance and must do so before advancement to the 300 level in applied music.
4. Each music major must declare a single principal performance area, which must be approved by the faculty of that area upon completion of the entrance audition. A successful audition is required for the student to receive state-funded applied-music instruction at the 100 (freshman) level. Instruction must commence in the student’s first semester as a music major. The major of students whose audition does not qualify them to receive instruction at the 100 level will be changed administratively from music to “undeclared.” A new student must meet all university admission requirements and be fully matriculated into the university no later than one week before the beginning of classes in order to receive state-funded applied music. In order to be approved for graduation, each student must achieve at least the 300 level of proficiency in the principal performance area. B.A. Liberal Arts-option students who elect project alternative 2 (Music 497: Project) need reach only the 200 level.
5. Each music major is required to present one or more recitals or a project appropriate to the degree program before being approved for graduation. The project option is available only in the Liberal Arts and Music History and Theory options of the Bachelor of Arts degree. Recitals at the 300 level of performance are designated Music 398; recitals at the 400 level of performance are designated Music 498. See the sections below on the Liberal Arts and Music History and Theory options for recital/project information applicable to those degrees.
6. Undergraduate music majors are required to participate in a major performance ensemble (Music 406) and complete it with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better each semester of residence as follows:
   a. Students who declare a wind instrument or percussion as the principal performance area     must register for band; students who declare a string instrument as the principal     performance area must register for orchestra; students who declare voice as the principal     performance area must register for choir.
   b. Students accepted into the Bachelor of Music program in Jazz and Commercial Music will     register for Jazz Ensemble as their major performance ensemble after they have completed     four major ensemble units. Students who declare jazz keyboard, electric guitar or electric     bass as their principal instrument must complete two units of major performance ensemble     after which they may enroll for 408J as a substitute for the next two units of the major     performance ensemble requirement. After this, these students must enroll for Jazz Ensemble     (Music 406L, S or T) for the major ensemble requirement, according to the student's     qualifications and subject to audition. Music Majors admitted into the Bachelor of Music     program in jazz and commercial music studies and have participated in a major performance     ensemble at CSUF for at least four semesters will thereafter enroll in Jazz Ensemble
       (Music 406L, S or T) to satisfy the departmental major performance requirement.
   c. A student whose principal performance area is keyboard or classical guitar must register for     one of the above major performance ensembles, according to the student's qualifications     and subject to audition.
   d. A music major who has been admitted into the Bachelor of Music program in composition,     keyboard, or classical guitar and who has participated in a major performance ensemble     for at least five semesters (a minimum of two semesters at California State University,     Fullerton), may thereafter substitute chamber music and/or small performance ensembles     (Music 386, 407, 408) to satisfy the departmental major performance ensemble
       (Music 406) requirement.
   e. The educational purpose of the requirement that all music majors participate in an     appropriate major performance ensemble during each semester of residence is to permit     each student to experience the highest level of ensemble music making commensurate with
       the student's skill. To this end, the CSUF choir and band programs are of the traditional     graded structure. University Singers (406E) and Wind Symphony (406F) are for the more     advanced students; Men's Chorus (406M), Symphonic Band (406C) and Women's
       Choir (406W) are for students of less skill or experience. Placement in bands, orchestra, and     choirs will be based on student abilities determined by the directors of those ensembles.     Music majors will be assigned to the ensemble for which they are best qualified. A student     does not have the option of satisfying the requirements for participation in a major     performance ensemble by enrolling in an ensemble intended for those of less ability or     experience.
   f. A student who has completed state-funded lessons, who is not taking lessons at all, or who is     taking fewer than six units of music must still be in an appropriate major performance     ensemble.
7. Applied-music study in the principal performance area is required as stipulated under the requirements for each degree program. The following conditions apply:
   a. If a student pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Music degree reaches     the 300 level in the principal performance area before the required units in applied music are     completed, Music Department electives may be substituted for the remaining applied-music     units.
   b. In addition to the six units of applied music required in the principal performance area,     Bachelor of Music students in the Composition concentration must complete six units of     applied composition (including the 498 recital) after taking Music 422. The 498 recital will     consist of a presentation of the student's own compositions.
   c. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree in any option except Composition must     achieve the 300 level in performance before giving the 398 recital and 400 level in     performance before giving the 498 recital. Recital approval will be given only to students who     are currently studying with CSUF applied music faculty. Specific information on jury-level     criteria is available from the Music Department office.
   d. In order to qualify for state-funded applied music (including Music 398 and Music 498     recitals), an undergraduate student must currently be enrolled for a minimum of six units of     music classes (including applied music), at least two of which must be in an academic area,     i.e., any course other than performing ensembles and applied music. (A student needing     fewer than six units of music classes to graduate will not be required to take extra units to     meet the six-unit requirement and will receive applied instruction if otherwise qualified.) In     addition, the student must be enrolled in the appropriate major performance ensemble, as     stipulated in section 6 above. If the student receives a grade of "D plus" (1.3) or lower or     "WU" in applied music or in the major performance ensemble, or if the student fails to     complete six units of music classes as described above, applied lessons will be withheld in     the subsequent semester. A student who fails applied music must present an acceptable     reinstatement audition before state-funded lessons will be resumed.
   e. Students are limited to a maximum of three semesters of applied music at a given level of     performance. Applied music may be denied for failure to make satisfactory progress within     the degree.
   f. Students in the B.A. program are eligible for a maximum of eight units of state-funded applied     music (398 and 497 included). B.M. students are eligible for a maximum of 14 units (398 and     498 included).
8. To be approved for graduation, a music major must maintain a 2.5 GPA in all music coursework that is to be used to meet degree requirements. In addition, a student must earn a grade of “C” (2.0) or better in all music courses required for the Bachelor of Arts in Music or Bachelor of Music degree.
9. All requests for exceptions to departmental or curricular requirements must be directed by petition in advance to the department chair.

MUSIC DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Department of Music offers a variety of courses that lead to baccalaureate and graduate degrees. The baccalaureate degree may be earned in either of two degree programs (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music). Within these programs, a student will pursue a concentration in Liberal Arts, Music History and Theory, Music Education, Performance, Composition, Accompanying, or Jazz and Commercial Music.

The Bachelor of Arts requires a minimum of 120 units and the Bachelor of Music, a minimum of 132 units. This includes courses for the major, general education, all-university requirements, and electives.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC
The Bachelor of Arts in Music shall consist of no fewer than 50 units of music, of which at least 29 shall be upper-division (300 level and above). All Bachelor of Arts students must complete the core requirements listed immediately below as well as the additional coursework needed for one of three concentrations: Liberal Arts, Music History and Theory, or Music Education.

Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (34 units)
Music theory/musicianship (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319) (12 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (4 units)
Major performance ensemble
    (Music 406A,C,E,F,L,M,S,W as appropriate to the concentration and emphasis) (4 units)

LIBERAL ARTS CONCENTRATION (50 UNITS)
This concentration is particularly appropriate for the student who wishes to obtain a solid liberal arts education with a specialization in music, as well as for students who wish to pursue careers in the music industry other than performance and teaching.

Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (34 units)
Music theory/musicianship (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319) (12 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (4 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406A,C,E,F,L,M,S,W) (4 units)*

Additional Requirements (16 units)
Music theory (Music 316 or 418; 320; 323 or 422) (6 units)
Conducting (Music 382A or 383A) (2 units)
Senior recital or project (Music 398 or 497) (1 unit)
Music history and literature (from Music 451 through 459A inclusive) (2 units)
Electives in Music (5 units):
    (minimum of 5 units upper-division; no more than 2 units of Music 193, 293, 393, 493).
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*Required of all undergraduate music majors every semester of residence.
(See “Introduction,” item 6.)

Senior Project
Two alternatives, each with a different focus and prerequisite, are available to the student:

Alternative 1 (Music 398: Recital): Prerequisite is achievement of 300 applied-music level in the area of principal performance one semester before the semester in which the student plans to present the recital. The student will present a brief recital in a regular recital time or in the appropriate workshop (at faculty discretion).

Alternative 2 (Music 497: Project): Prerequisite is achievement of 200 applied-music level the semester before the semester in which the student plans to present the project. The student will prepare a special project in the senior year that will culminate in a research paper, lecture or lecture-recital.

The recital will be included when calculating the student’s quota of state-funded applied-music lessons.

MUSIC HISTORY AND THEORY CONCENTRATION (50 UNITS)
This concentration is designed as a balanced program in music history and theory and provides suitable preparation for advanced degrees in musicology or music theory.

It also provides basic preparation for advanced study in other fields, such as musical acoustics, music therapy, ethnomusicology, library science in music, and music in industry and recreation.

Students seeking the concentration in Music History and Theory must submit a paper to the music history or theory coordinator not later than the beginning of their junior year. Acceptance into the degree program is contingent on the submission of a satisfactory paper. Student grades in prior music history and theory courses will also guide faculty decisions regarding a student’s acceptance into the degree program.

Allied Requirement for the Music History and Theory Concentration:
Foreign language proficiency, preferably German, to be satisfied as described under the requirements for the Bachelor of Music, Voice Concentration.

Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (34 units)
Music theory/musicianship (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319) (12 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (Music 193, 293) (4 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406A,C,E,F,M,W) (4 units)*

Additional Requirements (16 units)
Music theory (Music 316 or 418; 320; 418; 419; 420) (10 units)
Conducting or composition (Music 382A or 383A or 422) (2 units)
Project-proposal preparation (Music 499) (1 unit)
Music history or theory project (Music 497) (1 unit)
Electives in Music (2 units): minimum of 2 units upper division.
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*Required of all undergraduate music majors every semester of residence.
(See “Introduction,” item 6.)

MUSIC EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
The emphases in instrumental, choral, and general/elementary music are designed to provide comprehensive, rigorous preparation for teaching in the California public schools.

Students intending to teach music in the California public schools must complete the B.A. in Music Education and certain additional courses and competence examinations to meet the requirements of the Single Subject Matter Preparation Program (SSMPP). (See below, Earning a Teaching Credential.) Completion of the SSMPP leads to consideration for acceptance into the Single-Subject Credential Program in Music (which includes student teaching). Subsequent completion of the Credential Program then earns the student a credential (license) from the State of California to teach music in California public schools, grades K-12.

Instrumental Emphasis (50 units)
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (34 units)
Music theory/musicianship (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319) (12 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (Music 193, 293) (4 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406A,C,F) (4 units)*

Additional Requirements (16 units) selected from the following:
Orchestral instruments (Music 281B,P, S,W) (4 units)
Music theory (Music 320, 323) (4 units)
Conducting (Music 382A,B) (4 units)
Instrumental Music Education Practicum (Music Education 394I) (3 units)
Chamber music (Music 407D, E, M, Y; 408B, G, S, W, X) (2 units)
Recital (Music 398) (1 unit)

Choral Emphasis (50 units)
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (34 units)
Music theory/musicianship (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319) (12 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (Music 193, 293) (4 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406E,M,W) (4 units)*
Additional Requirements (16 units) selected from the following:
Music theory (Music 320) (2 units)
Orchestral instruments (Music 284) (1 unit)
Music and Child Development (Music 333) (3 units)
Conducting (Music 383A,B) (4 units)
Literature and pedagogy (Music 354, 468) (4 units)
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*Required of all undergraduate music majors every semester of residence.
    (See “Introduction,” item 6.)
Chamber music (Music 407V, 408V) (2 units)
Recital (Music 398) (1 unit)

General Music Emphasis (50 units)
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (34 units)
Music theory/musicianship (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319) (12 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (4 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406A,C,E,F,M,W) (4 units)*

Additional Requirements (16 units)
Music theory (Music 320) (2 units)
Orchestral instruments (Music 284) (1 unit)
Vocal Pedagogy (Music 468) (2 units)
Conducting (Music 383A,B) (4 units)
Music and Child Development (Music 333) (3 units)
Public School Choral Materials (Music 354) (2 units)
Chamber music (Music 407V or 408V) (1 unit)
Recital (Music 398) (1 unit)

Piano Pedagogy Emphasis (63 units)
The emphasis in piano pedagogy is designed to provide rigorous preparation for individual and group piano instruction. It does not lead to a teaching credential for the California public schools.

Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (34 units)
Music theory/musicianship (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211,
221, 319) (12 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (Music 193, 293) (4 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406A,C,E,F,M,W) (4 units)*

Additional Requirements (29 units)
Music theory (Music 320) (2 units)
Music history and literature (Music 454A,B) (4 units)
Keyboard ensemble (Music 408K) (1 unit)
Applied piano (Music 393) (3 units)
Conducting (Music 382A OR 383A) (2 units)
Recital (Music 398) (1 unit)
Piano Pedagogy/Practicum (Music 467A,B,C; 477) (9 units)
Piano Pedagogy/Observation and Internship (Music 466) (3 units)
Advanced MIDI, Harpsichord, Organ (1 unit from Music 372, 373, 426)
Functional Skills for Keyboard Majors (Music 285) (2 units)
Piano-Vocal Collaboration (Music 386) (1 unit)
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*Required of all undergraduate music majors every semester of residence.
(See “Introduction,” item 6.)

EARNING A TEACHING CREDENTIAL
Students intending to teach music in the California public schools must demonstrate subject-matter competence prior to admission to the Single Subject Credential program. This may be done either (a) by completing the coursework for the Single Subject Matter Preparation Program (SSMPP) or (b) by passing subject-matter tests specified by the State of California (CSET)and administered by the Educational Testing Service. Applications are accepted only in the spring for the credential program (February 28 deadline) beginning the subsequent fall. In both cases, an interview and certain competence examinations administered by the Music Education area must be passed prior to enrolling in the Single Subject Credential Program in Music (which includes student teaching).

The following courses are prerequisite to admission to the Credential program for students who choose to complete SSMPP coursework in lieu of taking the subject matter examination (CSET). These courses are intended to be taken concurrently with degree work.

Instrumental Emphasis (24 units)
Music Education 395I (2); 404 (3); Music 283 (1); 353 (2); 444 (2); 469 (2); Ed Sec 310 (3); 320 (3); 330 (3); 340 (3).

Choral Emphasis (23 units)
Music Education 394V (3); 395V (2); 404 (3); Music 380A,B, or C (1); 382A (2); Ed Sec 310 (3); 320 (3); 330 (3); 340 (3).

General Music Emphasis (21 units)
Music Education 394V (3); 395V (2); 404 (3); Music 380A,B, or C (1); Ed Sec 310 (3); 320 (3); 330 (3); 340 (3).

Prior to admission to the Single Subject Credential Program in Music, the student must have completed all SSMPP requirements, including the bachelor’s degree, with the recital (Music 398) completed.

Applicants for the Single Subject Credential Program in Music must also demonstrate functional ability in keyboard and voice. Keyboard competence may be shown either by successful audition or completion of Music 282B (Piano Class for Music Majors) with a minimum grade of “B” (3.0). Vocal competence may be shown either by successful audition or completion of Music 283 (voice class) with a minimum grade of “B” (3.0).

A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for admission to the Single Subject Credential Program in Music.

The prospective Single Subject Credential student must pass the CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test) as well as an assessment interview with the Music Education faculty. In the interview the applicant is expected to demonstrate musical and interpersonal skills essential to music teaching, as well as an overall synthesis of learning.

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*Required of all undergraduate music majors every semester of residence.
(See “Introduction,” item 6.)

Once accepted into the Single Subject Credential in Music, students must complete the following 31 units to earn the preliminary Single Subject Credential:

Music Education: Music Ed 442 (3), 449E (3).
Professional Education: Ed Sec 410 (3) Ed Sec 440F (2), Ed Sec 440S (4).
Student Teaching: Music Ed 449I (10), 449S (3) and Ed Sec 460 (3).

BACHELOR OF MUSIC
This degree program is designed to provide training for highly gifted students who show promise and capability of becoming professional performers and composers.

The degree consists of 132 semester units. A minimum of 70 semester units in music are required, at least 32 of which must be upper-division.

Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music (39 units)
Music theory (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319, 320) (14 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (6 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406) (4 units)*
Recital (Music 498) (1 unit)

COMPOSITION CONCENTRATION (70 UNITS)
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music (39 units)
Music theory (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319, 320) (14 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (6 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406) (4 units)*
Recital (Music 498) (1 unit)

Additional Requirements (31 units)
Music theory (Music 316, 323, 418, 419, 420, 422) (14 units)
Conducting (Music 382A and 383A; or Music 382A and 382B, or Music 383A and 383B) (4 units)
Applied composition (5 units)
Electives in music (8 units)

Allied Requirement for Composition Concentration
Students in the Composition Concentration must demonstrate proficiency in one foreign language (French, German, or Italian) to be satisfied as described under the requirements for the Bachelor of Music, Voice concentration.
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*Required of all undergraduate music majors every semester of residence.
(See “Introduction,” item 6.)

INSTRUMENTAL CONCENTRATION
Orchestral Instruments Emphasis (70 units)
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music (39 units)
Music theory (Music 111, 112, 121,122, 211, 221, 319, 320) (14 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (6 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406) (4 units)*
Recital (Music 498) (1 unit)

Additional Requirements (31 units)
Music theory (Music 323, 418, 422) (6 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (6 units)
Recital (Music 398) (1 unit)
Conducting (Music 382A,B) (4 units)
Chamber music (Music 407C,D,E,M,Y and/or 408B,S,W, X) (6 units)
Electives in music (8 units)

Classical Guitar Emphasis (70 units)
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music (38 units)
Music theory (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319, 320) (14 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B, C; 462) (14 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406) (4 units)*
Principal performance area (applied music) (6 units)
Recital (Music 498) (1 unit)

Additional Requirements (31 units)
Music theory (Music 316, 418, 422) (6 units)
Music history (Music 459A) (2 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (6 units)
Recital (Music 398) (1 unit)
Conducting (Music 382A) (2 units)
Chamber music (Music 407G and/or 408G) (6 units)
Fingerboard skills (Music 385G) (2 units)
Guitar history and literature (Music 459A) (2 units)
Guitar pedagogy (Music 459B) (2 units)
Electives in music (2 units)
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*Required of all undergraduate music majors every semester of residence.
(See “Introduction,” item 6.)

KEYBOARD CONCENTRATION (70 UNITS)
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music (39 units)

Music theory (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319, 320) (14 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (6 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406) (4 units) *
Recital (Music 498) (1 unit)

Additional Requirements (31 units)
Music theory (two courses from Music 418, 420, 422) (4-5 units)
Music history and literature (Music 454A,B) (4 units)
Conducting (Music 382A or 383A) (2 units)
Recital (Music 398) (1 unit)
Principal performance area (applied music) (6 units)
Chamber music (Music 407D,E,M,Y and/or 408B,G,K, S,W,X) (3 units)
Piano-Vocal Collaboration (Music 386) (1 unit)
Pedagogy (Music 467A,B, C) (6 units)
Harpsichord or organ class (Music 372 or 373) (1 unit)
Electives in music (2-3 units)

VOICE CONCENTRATION (70 UNITS)
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music (39 units)

Music theory (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319, 320) (14 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B, C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (6 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406) (4 units)*
Recital (Music 498) (1 unit)

Additional Requirements (31 units)
Music theory (Music 316, 422) (4 units)
Music history and literature (Music 456; 457A,B; 462) (10 units)
Recital (Music 398) (1 unit)
Principal performance area (applied music) (6 units)
Opera Theatre (Music 406D) (2 units)
Diction (Music 380A,B,C) (3 units)
Conducting (Music 383A) (2 units)
Pedagogy (Music 468) (2 units)
Elective in music (1 unit)
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*Required of all music majors every semester of residence. (See “Introduction,” item 6.)

Allied Requirement for Voice Concentration
Students in the Voice Concentration must demonstrate proficiency in two foreign languages (to be chosen from French, German, and Italian), each to be satisfied by one of the following:

1. four years' study of foreign language at the secondary school level, or
2. passing an examination given by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, or
3. completing the second semester of the beginning university sequence of a foreign language.

ACCOMPANYING CONCENTRATION (70 UNITS)
Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music (38 units)

Music theory (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319, 320) (14 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (6 units)
Major performance ensemble (Music 406) (4 units)*
Recital (Music 498) (1 unit)

Additional Requirements (31 units)
Music theory (Music 316, 418, 422) (6 units)
Music history and literature (Music 457A) (2 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (5 units)
Chamber music (Music 408B,G,K,S,W,X) (2 units)
Harpsichord class (Music 372) (1 unit)
Organ class (Music 373) (1 unit)
Functional skills (Music 285) (2 units)
Piano-Vocal Collaboration (Music 386) (2 units)
Conducting (Music 383A) (2 units)
Diction (Music 380A,B,C) (3 units)
Recitals (Music 398, 498) (2 units)
Electives in music (3 units)

Note: Two 498 recitals are required. The other is listed under “Core Requirements.”

JAZZ AND COMMERCIAL MUSIC CONCENTRATION
Instrumental Emphasis (70 units)

Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Music (39 units)
Music theory (Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, 319, 320) (14 units)
Music history and literature (Music 151; 351A,B,C; 462) (14 units)
Principal performance area (applied music) (6 units)*
Major performance ensemble (Music 406) (4 units)*
If Piano/Electric Guitar/Electric Bass is the instrument, 2 units of Music 408J may be substituted to fulfill this requirement.
Recital (Music 398) (classical and jazz in content) (1 unit)

Additional Requirements (31 units)
Jazz Harmony and Analysis (Music 213) (2 units)
Jazz and Commercial Arranging (Music 312 ) (2 units)
Jazz History (Music 451) (3 units)
Jazz Pedagogy (Music 469) (2 units)
Principal Performance area (applied music-jazz) (6 units)
Major Performance Ensemble (Music 406L and/or S)* (4 units)
Chamber Music Ensemble – Jazz Combos (Music 408J) (1,1,1)
Recital (Music 498-jazz in content) (1 unit)
Eight units taken from the following:
Jazz Improvisation (Music 364, 464) (1 unit, 1 unit)
Jazz/Commercial Keyboard (Music 384) (1 unit)
Electives in Music (5 units):
Music 306 and 326 are strongly encouraged
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*Required of all undergraduate music majors every semester of residence.
(See “Introduction,” item 6.)

MINOR IN MUSIC
Students whose majors are in other fields may pursue the minor in music. A maximum of 14 lower-division units may be included in work counted toward the music minor. The minor requires a minimum preparation of 20 units (at least five in residence at CSUF) as follows:
Theory of Music (selected from Music 101, 111, 112, 121, 122, 211, 221, or any 300- or 400-level theory classes for which the student is qualified) (6 units)

Music History and Literature (Music 100; 102; 151; 302; 303; 304; 305; 307; 350; 351A,B,C; 355; or courses at the 400 level for which the student is qualified) (5-6 units)

Applied Techniques (selected from Music 182; 183; 184A,B; 185A,B; 281B,P,S,W; 282A,B; 283; 284; 326; 426; or any course in ensemble (e.g., band, orchestra, choir), conducting, piano or voice at the 300 or 400 level for which the student is qualified). Music minors may also elect to take private instruction in applied music (Music 193, 293, 393, 493) through University Extension for an additional fee (8-9 units).

MASTER OF MUSIC AND MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC
Two graduate degrees in music are offered in the Department of Music: the Master of Music and the Master of Arts in Music. Each degree seeks to serve a special group of graduate students. For those who intend to pursue advanced degrees beyond the master’s level, the Master of Music normally leads to the D.M.A. The Master of Arts normally leads to the Ph.D.

Admission to Graduate Standing: Conditionally Classified
All applicants admitted into the music program enter in conditionally classified graduate standing. University requirements include:

1. baccalaureate from an accredited institution;
2. a grade-point average of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester units attempted;
3. good standing at the last college attended; and
4. for foreign students, a minimum TOEFL score of 560.

Each applicant must also present satisfactory entrance materials according to the area of specialization (performance, composition, music history/literature, education, piano pedagogy), and pass entrance exams in music theory and music history. A student whose audition is unsatisfactory or who fails to meet satisfactorily the entrance exam requirements shall be removed from “conditionally classified” status.

Application Deadlines
Information regarding deadlines for online applications to the M.A. and M.M. degrees is available at http://www.fullerton.edu/graduate.

Graduate Standing: Classified
A graduate student may apply for classified graduate standing upon attainment of the following prerequisites: (a) completion of all requirements for conditionally classified standing as described above; (b) an undergraduate major in music (or the equivalent of a major; i.e., 29 undergraduate upper-division units in music appropriate to the student’s desired graduate emphasis) according to the student’s desired graduate emphasis with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 in the major; and (c) satisfactory completion of Music 500 Introduction to Graduate Study in Music. One objective of Music 500 is the preparation of a study plan listing all courses required for completion of the degree. This study plan must receive the approval of the Area Coordinator of the student’s area of specialization, the Music Department graduate program adviser, and the Associate Vice President of Academic Programs. Opportunity is given to the student to remove any deficiencies in undergraduate-level preparation. Courses taken to satisfy deficiencies usually will not be included on the student’s study plan and thus will not count toward the master’s degree. Students who do not pass one or more of the entrance examinations shall take and complete specified coursework with a grade of “B” (3.0) or higher or may retake the complete exam at its next administration.

Writing skills will be assessed at entrance using the student’s entrance essay and the essay portion of the music history examination. Those who do not initially possess the expected proficiency will be required to achieve it before taking Music 500. This may include taking appropriate coursework stipulated by the Music Department. Writing proficiency will be assessed further in Music 500. Completion of Music 500 with a minimum grade of “B” (3.0) satisfies the writing proficiency requirement.

Prospective students must also pass entrance requirements in music theory and music history. The music theory requirement must be met by passing the entrance examination. The music history requirement must be met by passing the entrance examination. The music theory entrance requirement must be satisfied before a student may take course work for the study plan. The music history entrance requirement must be satisfied before a student may take any 500-level music history seminar.

Master of Music
The Master of Music provides an avenue of graduate study for the highly creative composer or for the superior performer in a program tailored to each student’s demonstrated talent and to each student’s professional development. Applicants must have completed either a Bachelor of Music degree in performance or composition or show evidence of equivalent rigorous training. For the entrance audition, applicants in performance must demonstrate proficiency equivalent to the 400 level, the level expected of a performance major in the Bachelor of Music program at the time of the senior recital; composition applicants must submit a portfolio of scores for examination by the theory-composition faculty. For admission to the programs in choral or instrumental conducting, applicants must show evidence of substantial conducting course work at the undergraduate level plus practical experience. Further, to audition for entrance into the program, each choral applicant must demonstrate conducting proficiency with a mixed chorus and each instrumental applicant must demonstrate conducting proficiency with a band or orchestra. Choral applicants must also demonstrate basic vocal and keyboard proficiencies and vocal sight reading ability. Under exceptional circumstances, a videotape may be substituted for the live audition.

Study Plan
The Master of Music degree program requires a minimum of 30 units of graduate study in music, at least half of which must be in 500-level courses. Music 500 Introduction to Graduate Study in Music must be taken within the first nine units. Students may choose to perform one or two recitals; those choosing one recital will also write a corollary essay. Under certain circumstances, and with departmental approval, a thesis may be substituted for the recital and written project.

Master of Arts in Music
Three options are offered in this degree program: Option I in music history and literature, Option II in music education, and Option III in piano pedagogy. All three options provide for breadth of advanced study as well as an area of specialization. The degree is for students preparing for college teaching or for teachers and supervisors of music at the elementary or secondary level or for teachers of private piano studios. For the entrance audition in history and literature, applicants must submit an example of a previously written research paper on a musical subject. Applicants to the program in music education and to the program in piano pedagogy must submit a 30-minute tape demonstrating their teaching technique in a classroom situation, plus additional written materials.

Study Plan
The Master of Arts degree program requires a minimum of 30 units of graduate study, no more than six of which may be outside the field of music and at least half of which must be in 500-level courses in the major.

Option I in music history and literature requires (a) reading ability in a foreign language, preferably German or French, prior to advancement to candidacy, and (b) a thesis. Students in Option II, music education, shall complete a thesis or a project. Students in Option III, piano pedagogy, shall complete a project, including a recital and a written essay.

Eight semester units are common to Options II and III (Music 500, 3 units; Music 406-408, 2 units; and Music 552-555, 3 units). Music 500, Introduction to Graduate Study in Music, must be included within the first nine units taken as a graduate student under both options.

For further details or advisement, consult the Department of Music graduate program adviser.

MUSIC COURSES
Courses are designated as MUS in the class schedule.