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Wind and Percussion Instruments, BM

The BM in performance-wind and percussion instruments requires the following:

Some School of Music majors require more than 120 hours to complete. See individual music requirements for details.

Music Requirements

Ensembles (6 hours total - .5 hour each semester minimum)

Large Ensembles - 8 semesters

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Wind Symphony

0.5

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Symphony Orchestra

0.5

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Jazz Ensemble

0.5

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Symphonic Band

0.5

Chamber Music - 4 semesters

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Percussion Ensemble

0.5

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Steel Band I

0.5

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Chamber Music

0.5

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Woodwind Ensemble

0.5

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Brass Ensemble

0.5

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Steel Band II

0.5

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Percussion Ensemble II

0.5

Studio Performance Lessons (24 hours)

Lower Division-12 hours

Upper Division-12 hours

Music Theory (23 hours)

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Elementary Ear Training

1

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Elementary Theory

3

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Elementary Ear Training

1

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Elementary Theory

3

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Advanced Ear Training

1

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Advanced Theory

3

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Advanced Ear Training

1

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Advanced Theory

3

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Form and Analysis

2

 

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Modal Counterpoint

2

OR

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Counterpoint

2

 

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Musical Structure and Style

3

Music History (14 hours)

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History of Western Music I

3

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World Music for Music Majors

2

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History of Western Music II

3

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History of Western Music III

3

MUSI

50000 level

3

Instrumental Performance Pedagogy (3 hours)

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Instrumental Performance Pedagogy

3

Conducting (4 hours)

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Introduction to Conducting

2

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Instrumental Conducting

2

Recitals (2 hours)

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Recital I

1

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Recital II

1

Electives (8 hours)

Any MUSI or MUSP courses beyond those required in the major. Must include three hours of Advanced Music Theory or Advanced Music History

Additionally, the following courses can also receive credit as an elective:

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Introduction to Arts Leadership and Entrepreneurship

3

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Leadership, Dynamics and Planning in the Arts

3

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Financial Management and Fundraising in Arts Organizations

3

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Audiences, Community, Programs and Marketing in Arts Organizations

3

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The Creative Economy

3

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Arts Leadership and Entrepreneurship Experience

3

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Internship in Arts Leadership and Entrepreneurship

3

Acoustics (2-3 hours)

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Fundamentals of Electro-Acoustic Music

3

OR

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Fundamentals of Digital Recording

2

OR

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Fundamentals of Voice Pedagogy for Music Educators

2

University Requirements

Undergraduate degree (120 hours minimum)
Upper-level coursework taken at TCU (42 hours minimum)
TCU Core Curriculum
minimum requirements vary depending on the choice of courses. Some courses may count in more than one area. The maximum required is 63 hours.