Upcoming Events at the Brooks Center

Clemson University Symphonic Band

November 23rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm - As the top auditioned group of wind and percussion musicians at Clemson University, the Symphonic Ba Learn More...

Clemson University Choral Ensembles

December 1st, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Department of Performing Arts introduces its new choral director, Justin Durham, in a program of Learn More...

Clemson University Symphony Orchestra

December 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm - Popular orchestral hits fill this winter program, from the “Waltz” and “Polonaise” of Tchaikovsky’s Learn More...

The Spirit of Christmas

December 8th, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Spirit of Christmas takes you on a magical journey to a winter wonderland of fun and festive che Learn More...

Tony DeSare, vocalist

January 14th, 2010 at 8:00 pm - Singer, pianist, and songwriter Tony DeSare has earned critical acclaim for his performances at the Learn More...

 

Curriculum Map - Music Concentration

121 HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

Freshman Year

Fall Semester
3-PA 101: Intro. To Performing Arts
1-PA 103: Portfolio I
1-PA 279: Performing Arts Practicum I
3-ENGL 103: Accelerated Composition
3-Foreign Language Requirement (1)
1-MUSIC 153: Applied Music for Majors
3-Social Science Requirement (3)
1-MUSIC 36x/37x: Lrg. Ens. Req.(2)
16 Credit Hours

Spring Semester
1-PA 280: Performing Arts Practicum II
3-Foreign Language Requirement (1)
3-Mathematics Requirement (3)
4-Natural Science Requirement (3)
3-THEA 210: Theatre Appreciation
1-MUSIC 154: Applied Music for Majors
1-MUSIC 36x/37x Lrg. Ens. Req. (2)
16 Credit Hours

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester
3-PA 201: Performing Arts Seminar I
3-Math or Natural Science Req. (3)
3-Social Science Requirement (3)
3-MUSIC 205: Music Theory
1-MUSIC 207: Aural Skills I
1-MUSIC 253: Applied Music for Majors
1-MUSIC 36x/37x Lrg. Ens. Req. (2)
1-Elective
16 Credit Hours

Spring Semester
3-MUSIC 310: Survey of Music History
3-Arts & Humanities (Lit) Req. (3)
1-MUSIC 254: Applied Music for Majors
3-MUSIC 206: Music Theory
1-MUSIC 208: Aural Skill II
1-MUSIC 36x/37x: Lrg. Ens. Req.(2)
3-Electives
15 Credit Hours

Junior Year

Fall Semester
3-PA 301: Performing Arts Seminar II
1-MUSIC 353: Applied Music for Majors
3-Music History Requirement (4)
3-COMM 250: Public Speaking
3-Minor Requirement
2-Electives
15 Credit Hours

Spring Semester
3-Music History Requirement (4)
1-MUSIC 354: Applied Music for Majors
3-MUSIC 180 Intro To Music Technology
3-MUSIC 430: Conducting
3-Minor Requirement
2-Electives
15 Credit Hours

   

Senior Year

Fall emester
3-Music History Requirement (4)
1-PA 401: Senior Project Research
1-PA 403: Portfolio II
6-Minor Requirement
4-Electives
15 Credit Hours

Second Semester
3-PA 402: Senior Project
3-Minor Requirement
7-Electives
13 Credit Hours

Notes:

(1) Students are expected to have completed the first semester of language in high school or in a Clemson summer session before the first semester of the freshman year, except for Chinese or Japanese.
(2) MUSIC 361, 362, 363, 364, 369, 371 and 372 only (no more than 2 credits of MUSIC 361 and/or 364 will count toward ensemble requirement). Keyboard students must take a minimum of 1 hour each of MUSIC 323, applied organ and applied carillon for 3 of the 4 required ensemble credits.
(3) See General Education Requirements.
(4) Must be chosen from MUSIC 308, 309, 311, 312, 313, 314, 317, 318, 415, or 416.
PLEASE NOTE: PIANO COMPETENCY REQUIRED AT THE MUSIC 102 LEVEL FOR ALL MUSIC CONCENTRATION MAJORS BEFORE GRADUATION.