The BA in Music is a broad liberal arts degree with a 58-credit core music curriculum. Majors have the freedom to explore the potential for future careers in the music and arts industry such as arts management, entrepreneurship, and audio technology.
Music Core: 40 Credits
Students must complete at least one ensemble per semester enrolled, total 8.
MUSC 2*** Applied Lessons II, 2 credits
MUSC 3*** Applied Lessons III, 2 Credits
MUSC 4*** Applied Lessons IV, 2 Credits
MUSC 5*** Applied Lessons V, 2 Credits / Units: 8
MUSC0200 - Music Convocation Credits: 0
All music majors must enroll in and successfully complete Convocation each semester they are enrolled, maximum of 8.
MUSC1030 - Written Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC1035 - Aural Theory I Credits: 1
MUSC2030 - Written Theory III Credits: 3
MUSC2035 - Aural Theory III Credits: 1
MUSC1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I Credits: 3
MUSC2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II Credits: 3
MUSC2055 - Historical Perspectives III Credits: 3
MUSC2390 - Piano Literacy Exam Credits: 0
The Piano Literacy Exam must be completed by the end of Sophomore year. It may be substituted by passing Class Piano 1 and 2 with a B or higher.
MUSC3255 - Sophomore Qualifying Performance Jury Credits: 0
Students must be enrolled in instrument specific lessons every semester they are enrolled. They must complete the following:
Upper Division Electives: 18 Credits
MUSC3015 - Introduction to the Music of the World鈥檚 Peoples Credits: 3
MUSC3025 - Fundamentals of Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC4000 - Careers in Music Credits: 2
MUSC4020 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC4025 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credits: 2
MUSC4040 - Composition Credits: 2
MUSC4315 - America鈥檚 Ethnic Music Credits: 3
MUSC4330 - Undergraduate Seminar Credits: 3
MUSC4350 - History and Literature of Jazz Credits: 3
MUSC4380 - Jazz Techniques Credits: 2
MUSC4490 - History of Rock and Roll Credits: 3
MUSC4590 - Senior Recital Credits: 2
MUSC4650 - Keyboard Literature Credits: 3
MUSC4651 - String Solo Literature Credits: 3
MUSC4750 - Marching Band Techniques Credits: 1
MUSC4780 - Instrumental Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC4790 - Choral Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC4990 - Topics in: Credits: 1?12
MUSC5035 - Advanced Theory Credits: 3
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
1000 E. University Ave, Dept. 3254,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82071, United States
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 (on a 4.0 scale) for assured admission.
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.50-2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) is admitted with support.
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
Minimum score 71 for iBT/ 6.0 IELTS / 169 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency / 100 Duolingo are the most popular exam options and results required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
