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Conservatory of Music: Curriculum Maps Learning Outcomes Assessment Report, Spring 2014 Bachelor of Arts in Music I = Introduced R = Reinforced M = Mastered PLO1: Musicianship. The student will demonstrate

fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, proficiency as a soloist on his or her main instrument, a demonstration of basic piano skills, and the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble.

PLO2: Music History. The student will define the eras of music history, and will identify and distinguish the musical styles and genres associated with each.

PLO3: Research. The student will create original, insightful research into music history and analysis, resulting in an individual capstone project in the form of a research paper suitable for submission to graduate schools or publication in relevant scholarly field.

MUS 102 Compendium of Western Music History

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MUS 104 or 404 Piano (individual or class instruction)

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MUS 133 Theory I

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MUS 134 Theory II

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MUS 135 Aural Skills I

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MUS 136 Aural Skills II

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MUS 233 Theory III

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MUS 234 Theory IV

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MUS 235 Aural Skills III

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MUS 236 Aural Skills IV

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MUS 301 Music History and Literature I

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MUS 302 Music History and Literature II

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MUS 303 Music History and Literature III

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MUS 304 Music History and Literature IV

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MUS 330 Form and Harmonic Analysis

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MUS 493 Private Instruction: Directed Research and Writing in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, or Music Theory

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MUS 496 Seminar

M M

MUS [many possible numbers] Large Ensemble

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MUS [many possible numbers] Individual instruction (instrument or voice)

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Bachelor of Music in Performance: Courses shared by all emphases PLO1: Musicianship. The student will

demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, proficiency with basic music technology, and an understanding and demonstration of basic improvisation techniques.

PLO2: Performance. The student will acquire performance skills as a soloist on his or her main instrument, including knowledge in technique, historically appropriate performance styles and repertoire, and sight reading.

PLO3: Leadership. The student will observe and experience leadership roles and professional opportunities, in order to prepare for a career as a performer.

PLO4: Pedagogy. The student will employ pedagogical techniques and skills relevant to his or her instrument family.

MUS 102 Compendium of Western Music

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History MUS 104 or 404 Piano (individual or class instruction)

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MUS 133 Theory I

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MUS 134 Theory II

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MUS 135 Aural Skills I

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MUS 136 Aural Skills II

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MUS 233 Theory III

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MUS 234 Theory IV

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MUS 235 Aural Skills III

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MUS 236 Aural Skills IV

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MUS 244 Principles of Music Technology

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-- three of the following 4 history classes:

MUS 301 Music History and Literature I

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MUS 302 Music History and Literature II

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MUS 303 Music History and Literature III

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MUS 304 Music History and Literature IV

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MUS 330 Form and Harmonic Analysis

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MUS 332A, B, or C Music Cultures of the World (1 of 3 regions)

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MUS 340 Instrumentation and Beginning Orchestration (except vocal emphasis)

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Below are courses exclusive to a particular emphasis, so every student earning a BM takes the above courses, plus those relevant to his or her emphasis (for the BM in performance, the emphases are conducting, instrumental, or vocal). In the case of the instrumental emphasis, courses are again subdivided into areas, as indicated below. The above courses are also taken by the other BM degree candidates (composition and music education), followed by courses specific to their degree, as indicated below. Bachelor of Music in Performance: Conducting Emphasis PLO1: Musicianship. The student will

demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, and an understanding and demonstration of basic improvisation techniques.




MUS 104 or 404 Piano (individual or class instruction)

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MUS 124 String Class

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MUS 125 Woodwind Class

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MUS 126 Brass Class

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MUS 127 Percussion Class

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MUS 238 Improvisation: Techniques and Experiments

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MUS 301-304 Music History and Literature I-IV (all 4 required for BM Conducting)

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MUS 450 Choral Conducting I

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MUS 451 Choral Conducting II

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MUS 452 Instrumental Conducting I

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MUS 453 Instrumental Conducting II

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MUS 497 Private Instruction

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MUS 498B Senior Recital

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MUS [many possible numbers] Individual Instruction (instrument or voice)

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Bachelor of Music in Performance: Instrumental Emphasis, Orchestral Instruments Area PLO1: Musicianship. The student will





MUS 116 or 316 Studio Class

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MUS 123 Orchestral Instruments

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MUS 323 Orchestral R/M I

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Instruments MUS 238 Improvisation: Techniques and Experiments

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MUS 322 Small Ensemble

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MUS 452 Instrumental Conducting I, or MUS 454 Principles of Conducting

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MUS 460 Orchestral Literature

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MUS 498C Solo Recital

M M M M


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One of the following, based on primary instrument: MUS 470 String Pedagogy, MUS 471 Percussion Pedagogy, MUS 472 Brass Pedagogy, or MUS 473 Woodwind Pedagogy

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Bachelor of Music in Performance: Instrumental Emphasis, Guitar Area PLO1: Musicianship. The student will





MUS 103 Guitar – Individual I/R

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Instruction MUS 305 Guitar – Individual Instruction

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MUS 116 Studio Class

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MUS 468 Guitar Literature

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MUS 474 Guitar Pedagogy

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MUS 498D Solo Recital

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Bachelor of Music in Performance: Instrumental Emphasis, Piano/Organ Area PLO1: Musicianship. The student will





MUS 104 Piano – Individual Instruction

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MUS 404 Piano – Individual Instruction

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MUS 111 Accompanying

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MUS 322 Small Ensemble, student choice

I/R/M I/R/M I/R/M

MUS 322 Small Ensemble, assigned by director

I/R/M I/R/M I/R/M


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MUS 475 Piano Pedagogy

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MUS 494 Piano Literature

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MUS 498E Senior Recital

M M M M


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Bachelor of Music in Performance: Keyboard Collaborative Arts Emphasis PLO1: Musicianship. The student will

demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, and an understanding and demonstration of

PLO2: Performance. The student will acquire performance skills as a soloist on his or her main instrument, including knowledge in technique, historically appropriate performance styles and repertoire, and sight

PLO3: Leadership. The student will observe and experience leadership roles and professional opportunities, in order to prepare for a career as a


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basic improvisation techniques. reading. performer. Foreign language in addition to GE requirement

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MUS 111 Accompanying

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MUS 107 Collaborative Piano Individual Instruction

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MUS 407 Collaborative Piano Individual Instruction

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MUS 223 Diction for Singers I

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MUS 225 Diction for Singers II

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MUS 322 Small Ensemble, student choice

I/R/M I/R/M I/R/M

MUS 322 Small Ensemble, assigned by director

I/R/M I/R/M I/R/M

MUS 398A Solo Recital (half solo program)

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MUS 411 Collaborative Piano Class

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MUS 456 Song Literature

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MUS 475 Piano Pedagogy

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MUS 494 Piano Literature

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MUS 498F Solo Recital

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MUS [many possible I/R/M I/R/M

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numbers] Large Ensemble Bachelor of Music in Performance: Vocal Emphasis PLO1: Musicianship. The student will





Foreign language in addition to GE requirement

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MUS 106 Individual Instruction in Voice

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MUS 406 Individual Instruction in Voice

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TH 217 Introduction to Acting and Movement for Singers

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MUS 223 Diction for Singers I (English/Italian)

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MUS 225 Diction for Singers II (German)

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MUS 227 Diction for Singers III (French)

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MUS 450 Choral Conducting I, or MUS 454 Principles of

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Conducting MUS 456 Song Literature

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MUS 476 Vocal Pedagogy

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MUS 498G Solo Recital

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Bachelor of Music in Composition PLO1: Musicianship. The student

will demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, proficiency as a soloist on his or her main instrument, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, and the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble.

PLO2: Composition and performance. The student will generate a portfolio of original compositions for various ensembles/media and present them publicly.

PLO3: Professional Work. The student will experience the professional work of a composer by communicating musical ideas and concepts to professionals and audiences in rehearsal, performance, oral communication, and writing; by learning business skills; and by observing the professional work of others.

PLO4: Composition Skills. The student will demonstrate skills related to the practice of composition including pedagogical techniques and skills in composition, basic improvisation techniques, and effective work with music engraving, synthesis, and recording software.

MUS 104 or 404 Piano

I/R/M

MUS 277 Music Composition

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MUS 301-304 Music History and Literature I-IV (all 4 required for BM Comp.)

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MUS 322 Small Ensemble – New Music

I/R/M I/R/M I/R/M I/R/M

MUS 427 Advanced Counterpoint

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MUS 440 Advanced Orchestration

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MUS 450 Choral Conducting I, or MUS 452 Instrumental Conducting I

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MUS 497 Private Instruction in Composition

R/M R/M R/M R/M

MUS 498A Senior Recital

M M M M

MUS [many possible numbers] Individual instruction (major instrument/voice)

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Bachelor of Music Pre-Certification, Music Education: Instrumental Emphasis PLO1: Musicianship. The student will

demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, proficiency as a soloist on his or her main instrument, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, experience in improvisation, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, and an understanding and demonstration of basic improvisation techniques.

PLO2: Teaching. The student will gain teaching experience in a variety of situations, will demonstrate an understanding of classroom music programs and their function within the public and private school systems, will demonstrate an understanding of teaching philosophies, and will be prepared to enter a teacher certification program.

PLO3: Musicianship for teaching. The student will demonstrate musicianship skills specific to teaching, including competency in conducting, arranging, and coaching a vocal or instrumental ensemble, as well as knowledge of instrumental families.

MUS [many possible numbers] Individual instruction, instrumental

I/R/M

MUS 103, 113, 211, or 305 Private or Class Guitar

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MUS 106 or 155 Voice or Voice Class

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MUS 126 Brass Class

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MUS 231/231L Introduction to Music Education/Lab

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MUS 398B Senior Recital – Half Program

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MUS 453 Instrumental Conducting II

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MUS 457/457L Practicum in Choral Literature and Pedagogy/Lab

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MUS 458/458L Practicum in Instrumental Literature and Pedagogy/Lab

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MUS 459/459L Practicum in Elementary School Literature and Pedgagogy/Lab

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Bachelor of Music Pre-Certification, Music Education: Vocal Emphasis PLO1: Musicianship. The student will

demonstrate fluent musicianship skills, including an understanding of music theory, proficiency with aural skills and sight reading, proficiency as a soloist on his or her main instrument, knowledge of different musical styles and historical eras, a demonstration of basic piano skills, experience in improvisation, the ability to rehearse and perform collaboratively and contribute to an ensemble, and an understanding and demonstration of basic improvisation techniques.

PLO2: Teaching. The student will gain teaching experience in a variety of situations, will demonstrate an understanding of classroom music programs and their function within the public and private school systems, will demonstrate an understanding of teaching philosophies, and will be prepared to enter a teacher certification program.

PLO3: Musicianship for teaching. The student will demonstrate musicianship skills specific to teaching, including competency in conducting, arranging, and coaching a vocal or instrumental ensemble, as well as knowledge of instrumental families.

MUS 106 Individual instruction in voice

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MUS 306 Individual instruction in voice

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MUS 103, 113, 211, or 305 Private or Class Guitar

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MUS 126 Brass Class

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MUS 231/231L Introduction to Music Education/Lab

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MUS 398C Senior Recital – Half Solo

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MUS 451 Choral Conducting II

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MUS 457/457L Practicum in Choral Literature and Pedagogy/Lab

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MUS 458/458L Practicum in Instrumental Literature and Pedagogy/Lab

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MUS 459/459L Practicum in Elementary School Literature and Pedgagogy/Lab

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