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Term 1
0 - 15 Credit Hours
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Milestone: School of Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
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Milestone: School of Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music courses.
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15 |
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- An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course.
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. Freshman music majors take MUP 101: The ASU School of Music Experience.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, choose from a variety of ensemble experiences including at least one semester of MUP 479: Piano/Strings/Woodwind/Brass and one semester of MUP 460: The Visiting Quartet Residency Program. Students receiving Music Scholarships should register for MUP 487 in Term 1.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 125, MUP 101.
- Complete resume in MUP 101.
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Term 2
15 - 32 Credit Hours
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- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, choose from a variety of ensemble experiences including at least one semester of MUP 479: Piano/Strings/Woodwind/Brass Ensemble and one semester of MUP 460: The Visiting Quartet Residency Program.
- Course offered in spring semester only: MTC 221.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
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Term 4
47 - 62 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
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- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, choose from a variety of ensemble experiences including at least one semester of MUP 479: Piano/Strings/Woodwind/Brass Ensemble and one semester of MUP 460: The Visiting Quartet Residency Program.
- Course offered in spring semester only: MTC 223.
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Term 5
62 - 77 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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- Pedagogy and Repertoire: Students must complete MUP 451 Piano Lit I, MUP 451 Piano Lit II, and MUP 481 Piano Beginner to complete this requirement. Courses can be taken in any order.
- Students who enter in an odd catalog year will take the courses in this sequence: MUP 451 Piano Lit I (odd fall, term 5), MUP 451 Piano Lit II (even spring, term 6), MUP 481 Piano Beginner (even fall, term 7).
- Students who enter in an even catalog year will take the courses in this sequence: MUP 481 Piano Beginner (even fall, term 5), MUP 451 Piano Lit I (odd fall, term 7), MUP 451 Piano Lit II (even spring, term 8).
- Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 425, MUP 210, MUP 487.
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Term 6
77 - 92 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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- MUP 451 Piano Chamber Music (odd springs) and/or MUP 482 Intermediate (odd springs) recommended for upper division music elective.
- MUP 451 Piano Lit II is offered in even springs.
- Course offered in spring semester only: MUP 440 (odd numbered spring semesters only).
- Gather a list of professional references.
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Term 7
92 - 105 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Term hours subtotal: |
13 |
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- MUP 451 Piano Lit I is offered in odd-numbered fall semesters.
- MUP 481 Piano Beginner is offered in even-numbered fall semesters.
- Course offered in fall semester only: MUP 487.
- Prepare, publicize, and present a public performance.
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Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- MUP 451 Piano Chamber Music (odd spring semesters) and/or MUP 482 Intermediate (odd spring semesters) recommended for upper division music elective.
- MUP 451 Piano Lit II is offered in even spring semesters.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 15 Credit Hours
Milestone: School of Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU.
Milestone: School of Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music courses.
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course.
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. Freshman music majors take MUP 101: The ASU School of Music Experience.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, choose from a variety of ensemble experiences including at least one semester of MUP 479: Piano/Strings/Woodwind/Brass and one semester of MUP 460: The Visiting Quartet Residency Program. Students receiving Music Scholarships should register for MUP 487 in Term 1.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 125, MUP 101.
- Complete resume in MUP 101.
Term 2
15 - 32 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, choose from a variety of ensemble experiences including at least one semester of MUP 479: Piano/Strings/Woodwind/Brass Ensemble and one semester of MUP 460: The Visiting Quartet Residency Program.
- Course offered in spring semester only: MTC 221.
- Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
Term 3
32 - 47 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Complete MTC 125.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, choose from a variety of ensemble experiences including at least one semester of MUP 479: Piano/Strings/Woodwind/Brass Ensemble and one semester of MUP 460: The Visiting Quartet Residency Program
- Due to sequence of Music Theory courses, failure to successfully complete MTC 125 by the end of term 3 will negatively impact ability to complete degree in four years.
- Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 222.
- Talk to your studio instructor about ways to enhance your performance skills, and about appropriate ensemble and performance experiences.
Term 4
47 - 62 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete MTC 221.
- Applicability of transfer credit for ensembles and studio instruction is determined based on successful completion of audition and review of transcripts.
- For MUP 4** Ensemble course options, choose from a variety of ensemble experiences including at least one semester of MUP 479: Piano/Strings/Woodwind/Brass Ensemble and one semester of MUP 460: The Visiting Quartet Residency Program.
- Course offered in spring semester only: MTC 223.
Term 5
62 - 77 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Complete MTC 222.
- Pedagogy and Repertoire: Students must complete MUP 451 Piano Lit I, MUP 451 Piano Lit II, and MUP 481 Piano Beginner to complete this requirement. Courses can be taken in any order.
- Students who enter in an odd catalog year will take the courses in this sequence: MUP 451 Piano Lit I (odd fall, term 5), MUP 451 Piano Lit II (even spring, term 6), MUP 481 Piano Beginner (even fall, term 7).
- Students who enter in an even catalog year will take the courses in this sequence: MUP 481 Piano Beginner (even fall, term 5), MUP 451 Piano Lit I (odd fall, term 7), MUP 451 Piano Lit II (even spring, term 8).
- Courses offered in fall semester only: MTC 425, MUP 210, MUP 487.
Term 6
77 - 92 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 0
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete MTC 223.
Complete MUP 209 OR MUP 210.
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
- MUP 451 Piano Chamber Music (odd springs) and/or MUP 482 Intermediate (odd springs) recommended for upper division music elective.
- MUP 451 Piano Lit II is offered in even springs.
- Course offered in spring semester only: MUP 440 (odd numbered spring semesters only).
- Gather a list of professional references.
Term 7
92 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- MUP 451 Piano Lit I is offered in odd-numbered fall semesters.
- MUP 481 Piano Beginner is offered in even-numbered fall semesters.
- Course offered in fall semester only: MUP 487.
- Prepare, publicize, and present a public performance.
Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 0
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- MUP 451 Piano Chamber Music (odd spring semesters) and/or MUP 482 Intermediate (odd spring semesters) recommended for upper division music elective.
- MUP 451 Piano Lit II is offered in even spring semesters.
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