Sample Schedules

Here are samples of typical schedules by class. This gives a rough idea of your path through the program. There are many possible paths. We will discuss individual plans in our meetings. I recommend taking 16–18 credits per semester.

You’ll notice flexibility increases as you move through the program. If you’re thinking about study abroad, I strongly recommend spring of sophomore year to do this.

Freshman

Fall

TitleCredits
Composers Forum1
Private Lessons3
Music Theory I2
Aural Comp. I1
Keyboard Skills I1
Writing the Essay4
Fundamentals of Music Technology2
Music Notation1
Electives0–3

Spring

TitleCredits
Composers Forum1
Private Lessons3
Music Theory II2
Aural Comp. II1
Keyboard Skills II1
Advanced College Essay4
Orchestration I3
Perc. Practicum2

Sophomore

Fall

TitleCredits
Composers Forum1
Private Lessons3
Music History I2
Music Theory III2
Aural Comp. III1
Orchestration II3
Liberal Arts2
Electives0–2

Spring

TitleCredits
Composers Forum1
Private Lessons3
Music History II2
Counterpoint2
Liberal Arts (including Music History)8
Electives0–2

Junior

Fall

TitleCredits
Composers Forum1
Private Lessons3
Music History III2
Junior Experience1
Adv. Orchestration – Concert Comp.2
Liberal Arts4
Electives2–4

Spring

TitleCredits
Composers Forum1
Private Lessons3
Music History IV2
Comp. Seminar2
Liberal Arts4
Electives3–5

Senior

Fall

TitleCredits
Composers Forum1
Private Lessons3
Music Theory Seminar3
Business or RRR2
Liberal Arts4
Electives3–5

Spring

TitleCredits
Composers Forum1
Private Lessons3
Capstone1
Electives11–13