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Degree Pathway for the Bachelor of Music in Music Performance, Instrumental Option - Fall 2019 and Beyond

Sample Degree Pathway for Music Performance - Instrumental Option

For students who entered fall 2019 to spring 2022.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100		College Writing I / FYSH (CW)3
MUHI.1040Musical Practices 11
MUTH.1050Freshman Chorus0
MUTH.1080Musicianship and Analysis 14
MUPF.1010Performance Applied 12
MUSR.1100Intro to Music Technology2
MUEN.xxxxEnsembles2
Total14

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
MUTH.1050Freshman Chorus0
MUTH.1090Musicianship and Analysis 24
MUTH.1200Musicianship and Analysis Keyboard Lab2
MUHI.1050Musical Practices 2 (DCA)1
MUPF.1020Performance Applied 22
MUEN.xxxxEnsembles2
Total14

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MUAP.1000Recital Attendance0
MUTH.2080Musicianship and Analysis 34
MUHI.2610Music History 1 (AH)3
MUPF.2010Performance Applied 32
MUPF.2110Health, Wellness and the Art of Practice2
MUPF.2330Conducting 1 (CTPS)2
MUEN.xxxxEnsembles2
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MUAP.1000Recital Attendance0
MUHI.2620Music History 2 (AH), (WOC)3
MUPF.2020Performance Applied 42
MUPF.2120Mindfulness and Optimal Performance2
MUPF.2000Mechanics of Movement2
MUTH.2090Musicianship and Analysis 44
MUEN.xxxxEnsembles2
Total15

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MUAP.1000Recital Attendance0
MUPF.3010Performance Applied 52
MUPF.3410Creative Performance 1: Preparation2
MUPF.3810The Musician's Toolbox (IL)2
MUPF.3850Recording for Performers2
MUEN.xxxxEnsembles2
xxxx.xxxxSciences w/Lab Persp. (SCL)3/4
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)3
Total16/17

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MUAP.1000Recital Attendance0
MUPF.3020Performance Applied 62
MUPF.3420Creative Performance 2: Introductory Recital2
MUPF.3820Media and Marketing for Performing Musicians2
MUPF.3460Improvisation2
MUEN.xxxxEnsembles2
xxxx.xxxxSciences w/Lab Persp. (SCL)3/4
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)3
Total16/17

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MUAP.1000Recital Attendance0
MUPF.4010Performance Applied 72
MUPF.4110Teaching Artistry (SRE)3
MUPF.4410Performance Artistry 1: Preparation2
MUEN.xxxxEnsembles2
MATH.xxxxMath. Persp. (MATH) - MATH.1110 recommended (QL)3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MUPF.4020Performance Applied 82
MUPF.4420Performance Artistry 2: Capstone Recital (AIL)2
MUPF.xxxxPerformance Elective3
MUEN.xxxxEnsembles2
xxxx.xxxxSTEM Persp. (STEM)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)3
Total15

Total Minimum Credits = 120-122

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty adviser to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Please see advisor or contact the Music Department for more specific requirements pertaining to Freshman Chorus, Recital Attendance, Applied Music, Ensembles and Internships.

Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment.

See the catalog policy for details.

Last updated: 8/03/2020.