Find your program overview, plans of study, and course descriptions below.
The programs of study for Brass majors are designed to develop skilled performers who are familiar with the standard solo, ensemble, and orchestral literature for their instruments.
NOTE: Curriculum is subject to change. In case of a discrepancy, the MSM Academic Catalog is the authoritative source of requirements. View the Academic Catalog here.
Sample Schedule for Bachelor of Music / Brass Major
Total Curriculum Credits: 122-126
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Major Instrument6 cr
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Music Theory Core (TH0001-0002)8 cr
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Aural Skills (AS0111-0112)4 cr
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Music History Core (MH0001-0002)4 cr
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Humanities Core (HU0001-0002)6 cr
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Required Piano (RP0111-0112)2 cr
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Brass Performance Class (BR0003-0004)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Major Instrument6 cr
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Music Theory Core (TH0003-0004)6 cr
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Aural Skills (AS0211-0212)4 cr
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Music History Core (MH0003-0004)4 cr
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Humanities Core (HU0003-0004)6 cr
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Required Piano (RP0211-0212)2 cr
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Brass Performance Class (BR0003-0004)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Major Instrument8 cr
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Music History Electives (MH0500-2999)6 cr
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Humanities Electives (HU0300-2999)6 cr
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General Electives4 cr
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Brass Performance Class (BR0003-0004)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)2 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)2 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Major Instrument8 cr
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Theory Electives (TH0500-2999)4 cr
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Humanities Electives (HU0300-2999)6 cr
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Practical Foundations (ME1500)2 cr
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Orchestral Conducting (CD0211-0212)4 cr
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Brass Performance Class (BR0003-0004)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)2 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)2 cr
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Setting the Stage Workshops - 5 (ME1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Graduation Recital0 cr
** All brass players must participate in large ensembles for 8 semesters as assigned by the Ensembles Office; in addition, 4 semesters of chamber music must be completed as assigned by the Ensembles Office.
Sample Schedule for Master of Music / Brass Major
Total Curriculum Credits: 56-58
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)3 cr
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Graduate Electives2 cr
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Brass Performance Class (BR2003)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)1 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)1 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Music History Electives (MH1000-2999)3 cr
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Graduate Electives2 cr
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Brass Performance Class (BR2004)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)1 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)1 cr
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Concert Attendance (CA1000)0 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Graduate Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)2 cr
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Graduate Electives3 cr
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Brass Performance Class (BR2003)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)1 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)1 cr
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Major Lessons5 cr
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Graduate Theory Electives (TH2000-2999)2 cr
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Graduate Electives3 cr
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Brass Performance Class (BR2004)2 cr
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Large Performing Ensemble** (LP1500)1 cr
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Chamber Music** (SP1500)1 cr
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Jury0 cr
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Graduation Recital0 cr
** All brass players must participate in large ensembles for 8 semesters as assigned by the Ensembles Office; in addition, 4 semesters of chamber music must be completed as assigned by the Ensembles Office.
