Music Majors
The Music Department of Temple College offers a wide selection of opportunities for students. Students who have
majors and minors outside of music are encouraged to participate in music courses, ensembles, and applied
instruction for a better perspective on the humanities and improved self-expression.
A full two-year program is offered for the music major and minor who will pursue a Bachelor’s degree. In addition to
the traditional music curriculum, the Music Department offers courses in commercial music.
Music scholarships are available to deserving students, regardless of major. Interested students should contact the
Division of Fine Arts for audition times and details.
Music Field of Study *
| First Year, Freshman |
| 1st Semester | Hours: |
| MUSI 1116 | Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
| MUSI 1311 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI 1308 | Introduction to Music Literature I | 3 |
| MUSI 1181 | Piano Class I | 1 |
| Applied music: | 2 |
| Ensembles | 1 |
| MUSI 1171 | Student Recital | 1 |
| Total: | 12 |
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| 2nd Semester |
| MUSI 1117 | Elementary Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
| MUSI 1312 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSI 1182 | Piano Class II | 1 |
| Applied music: | 2 |
| Ensembles | 1 |
| Total: | 8 |
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| Second Year, Sophomore |
| 1st Semester |
| MUSI 2116 | Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training I | 1 |
| MUSI 2311 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSI 2181 | Piano Class III | 1 |
| Applied music: | 2 |
| Ensembles | 1 |
| Total: | 8 |
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| 2nd Semester |
| MUSI 2117 | Advanced Sight Singing and Ear Training II | 1 |
| MUSI 2312 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSI 2182 | Piano Class IV | 1 |
| Applied music: | 2 |
| Ensembles | 1 |
| Total: | 8 |
| Grand Total: | 35 |
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| Core Curriculum for Music Majors |
| English (ENGL 1301, 1302, or 2311) | 6 |
| Speech (SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, 1321) | 3 |
| Government (GOVT 2301, 2302) | 6 |
| History (HIST 1301, 1302, 2301) | 6 |
| Science | 3 |
| Math | 3 |
| Fine Arts or Humanities (excluding MUSI 1306 Creative Listening) | 3 |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| Total: | 31 |
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Exceptions: In the case of non-piano majors, individual instruction in piano can be substituted for Class Piano
and Keyboard skills courses with the permission of the instructor. The student will be required to take 4 hours of
individual instruction in lieu of class piano.
Class piano and keyboard skills are not required of piano majors. Piano majors are required to have 4 hours of
individual instruction on a different secondary instrument, jazz piano, or voice in lieu of class piano and keyboard
skills.
Students should check each college or university regarding the transferability of the core curriculum courses.
*For additional information on Field of Study, consult the Coordinating Board website at www.thecb.state.tx.us
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