Program Features
Screening into the major will be by audition and/or meeting with adviser in the area of concentration
Required Core Courses
(21 credits):
MUS 203 | GE: Discovering Jazz | 3 credits |
MUS 220 | GE: Music Theory I | 3 credits |
MUS 211 | GE: Music of the Renaissance and Baroque Era | 3 credits |
MUS 311 | GE: Music of the Classical and Romantic Era | 3 credits |
MUS 320 | Music Theory II | 3 credits |
MUS 410 | Twentieth Century and American Music | 3 credits |
MUS 496 | Fine Arts Seminar | 3 credits |
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ART 496 | Fine Arts Seminar | 3 credits |
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Co-requisites:
Any (9) credits in ART and any (9) credits in THTR
Senior Seminar
Consists of a major recital (Applied Music concentration majors and/or Jazz Studies concentration majors) a lecture-presentation conducting experience with one or more of the university ensembles (to include program notes), or a research project (Music Theory/History/Literature majors and/or Jazz Studies concentration majors not doing a recital).
All students are required to pass a basic piano proficiency consisting of:
- One prepared piece equivalent to a late beginner level of Anna Magdeline Book of Piano Literature
- One sight-reading piece equivalent to a standard hymn
Completing two semesters of piano class (MUS 110 and MUS 111) with a grade of “C” or better will fulfill this requirement.
Additional Requirements:
Students must have a minimum:
- QPA of 2.5 in MUS courses
- 12 credits in MUS courses at the 300-400 level
- 18 credits in MUS course completed at East Stroudsburg University
Applied Music Concentration (48 credits)
21 credits of core music credits
12 credits of applied music
MUS 160 | GE: Applied Music: Piano | 2 credits |
MUS 161 | Applied Music - Piano | 2 credits |
MUS 260 | Applied Music - Piano | 2 credits |
MUS 360 | Applied Music - Piano | 2 credits |
MUS 361 | Applied Music - Piano | 2 credits |
MUS 460 | Applied Music - Piano | 2 credits |
MUS 162 | Applied Music: Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 163 | Applied Music-Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 262 | Applied Music-Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 362 | Applied Music - Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 363 | Applied Music - Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 462 | Applied Music-Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 463 | Applied Music-Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 164 | GE: Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
MUS 165 | GE: Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
MUS 264 | GE:Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
MUS 265 | GE: Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
MUS 364 | GE: Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
MUS 464 | GE: Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
MUS 465 | GE: Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
15 credits from the following electives:
MUS 204 | GE: Musical Theatre | 3 credits |
MUS 245 | GE: Jazz Improvisation I | 2 credits |
MUS 304 | GE: Opera For Everyone | 3 credits |
MUS 306 | Jazz Improvisation II | 2 credits |
MUS 370 | GE: Keyboard Harmony | 2 credits |
MUS 400 | Keyboard Literature | 3 credits |
MUS 403 | Jazz Keyboard Chords | 2 credits |
| any 400-level in Applied Music | 4 credits |
All students are required to participate in a major performing ensemble each semester. Piano majors may fulfill this requirement by serving as an accompanist for major performing ensembles and/or recitals.
Jazz Studies Concentration (48 credits)
21 credits of core music credits
8 credits of applied music
MUS 160 | GE: Applied Music: Piano | 2 credits |
MUS 161 | Applied Music - Piano | 2 credits |
MUS 260 | Applied Music - Piano | 2 credits |
MUS 360 | Applied Music - Piano | 2 credits |
MUS 361 | Applied Music - Piano | 2 credits |
MUS 460 | Applied Music - Piano | 2 credits |
MUS 162 | Applied Music: Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 163 | Applied Music-Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 262 | Applied Music-Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 362 | Applied Music - Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 363 | Applied Music - Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 462 | Applied Music-Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 463 | Applied Music-Voice | 2 credits |
MUS 164 | GE: Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
MUS 165 | GE: Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
MUS 264 | GE:Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
MUS 265 | GE: Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
MUS 364 | GE: Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
MUS 464 | GE: Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
MUS 465 | GE: Applied Music: Band/Orchestra Instruments | 2 credits |
13 credits from the following electives:
MUS 204 | GE: Musical Theatre | 3 credits |
MUS 306 | Jazz Improvisation II | 2 credits |
MUS 315 | GE: Art Of Film Music | 3 credits |
MUS 403 | Jazz Keyboard Chords | 2 credits |
MUS 404 | Jazz Masters Seminar | 3 credits |
MUS 404 : (this may be taken twice toward degree)
6 additional credits of music electives
All students are required to participate in either the ESU Jazz Ensemble or the ESU Pop/Jazz Singers each semester.
Music Literature and Theory Concentration (45 credits)
15 credits of core music credits
12 credits of Music Literature from the following:
MUS 204 | GE: Musical Theatre | 3 credits |
MUS 304 | GE: Opera For Everyone | 3 credits |
MUS 315 | GE: Art Of Film Music | 3 credits |
MUS 400 | Keyboard Literature | 3 credits |
MUS 404 | Jazz Masters Seminar | 3 credits |
4 credits of Keyboard Music Theory
MUS 370 | GE: Keyboard Harmony | 2 credits |
MUS 403 | Jazz Keyboard Chords | 2 credits |
8 credits of music electives
All majors are required to attend a minimum of four recitals each semester. The concerts must be varied in content and may not be one in which the student is performing.
Program Curriculum Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
MUS 220 | GE: Music Theory I | 3 credits |
| Ensemble | 1 credit |
| Applied Lesson | 2 credits |
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ART 101 | GE: Introduction to Art | 3 credits |
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THTR 100 | GE: Introduction to Theatre | 3 credits |
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ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| General Education Course | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
MUS 320 | Music Theory II | 3 credits |
| Ensemble | 1 credit |
| Applied Lesson | 2 credits |
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ART 101 | GE: Introduction to Art | 3 credits |
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THTR 100 | GE: Introduction to Theatre | 3 credits |
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| General Education Course | 3 credits |
| General Education Course | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
MUS 203 | GE: Discovering Jazz | 3 credits |
MUS 225 | Ear Train & Music Read I | 2 credits |
| Ensemble | 1 credit |
| Applied Lesson | 2 credits |
| General Education | 3 credits |
| General Education Course | 3 credits |
| Fitness Course | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| Music Elective | 2 credits |
| Ensemble | 1 credit |
| Applied Lesson | 2 credits |
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| ART Course | 3 credits |
| Or | |
| THTR Course | 3 credits |
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| General Education Course | 3 credits |
| General Education Course | 3 credits |
| Fitness Course | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
MUS 211 | GE: Music of the Renaissance and Baroque Era | 3 credits |
| Ensemble | 1 credit |
| Applied Lesson | 2 credits |
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| ART Course | 3 credits |
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| THTR Course | 3 credits |
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| General Education Course | 3 credits |
| General Education Course | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
MUS 311 | GE: Music of the Classical and Romantic Era | 3 credits |
| Ensemble | 1 credit |
| Applied Lesson | 2 credits |
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| ART Course | 3 credits |
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| THTR Course | 3 credits |
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| General Education Course | 3 credits |
| General Education Course | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
MUS 410 | Twentieth Century and American Music | 3 credits |
| Ensemble | 1 credit |
| Applied Lesson | 2 credits |
| Music Elective | 3 credits |
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| ART Course | 3 credits |
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| THTR Course | 3 credits |
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| General Education Course | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
MUS 496 | Fine Arts Seminar | 3 credits |
| Ensemble | 1 credit |
| Applied Lesson | 2 credits |
| Music Elective | 3 credits |
| Music Elective | 3 credits |
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| ART Course | 3 credits |
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| THTR Course | 3 credits |
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| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 120
For more information, contact the department by calling 570-422-3694 or visit www.esu.edu/mus.