Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

Admission to the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music requires an audition. This information can be found on the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music website under Audition Information.

Completion of (16 hours):

• MUTC 1008 - Music Theory I
• MUTC 1009 - Music Theory II
• MUTC 1010 - Ear Training I
• MUTC 1011 - Ear Training II
• MUTC 2008 - Music Theory III
• MUTC 2010 - Ear Training III

• or

• MUTC 4210 - Music Theory: Popular Styles

Theory Elective (One From the Following):

• MUTC 3101 - Orchestration
• MUTC 3102 - Analysis of Tonal Music
• MUTC 3109 - Analysis of Post-Tonal Music
• MUTC 3201 - Jazz/Comm Arr/Orchestration
• MUTC 4205 - 16th Cent Counterpoint
• MUTC 4206 - 18th Cent Counterpoint
• MUTC 4210 - Music Theory: Popular Styles

• Note:  Brass performance majors can take MUTC 3825 MAT/TECH Improv I

Music History:

• MUHL 3303 - Western Music History
• Any MUHL 4000 Level course

History Elective (One From the Following) (3 Hours):

• MUHL 4008 - The Symphony
• MUHL 4009 - Choral Literature I
• MUHL 4010 - Choral Literature II
• MUHL 4013 - Women and Music
• MUHL 4406 - Music since 1900
• MUHL 4407 - History of Opera
• MUHL 4800 - World Musical Styles
• MUHL 4801 - American Folk/Popular Music
• MUHL 4805 - History of Rock and Roll
• MUHL 4806 - History of Jazz
• MUHL 4807 - Memphis Music

Basic Conducting (2 hours):

• MUSE 3700 - Basic Conducting

Piano:

• MUAP 1105 - Class Piano l
• MUAP 1106 - Class Piano ll
• MUAP 1116 - Jazz Class Piano

Intro Music Technology:

• MUID 1001 - Intro Music Technology

Ensemble Requirement:

All Music majors must take a minimum of eight (8) semesters of ensemble. The specific requirements for this are determined by each division and degree program. Please consult with your adviser for the specific outline for your applied area and degree program exceptions. Music Education Instrumental students must take two semesters of Marching Band (string players exempt) and one semester of University Singers, Chamber Choir, or Collegiate Choir as part of their ensemble requirement.

Concert Attendance:

All Music majors are required to attend a minimum of 100 concerts or recitals in the four-year program (suggested 25 per year). Records will be maintained in by the School of Music on the number of events attended by each student and an annual report will be filed with the Director.