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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Catalog
Music Major
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN MUSIC
Liberal Arts Core - Credits: 32-34
Every Fort Lewis College student must complete both the Liberal Arts Core (LAC) and the requirements of a major. Classes marked [LAC] count towards the Liberal Arts Core. Some of these classes can also count towards the requirements of a major. Taking these classes can satisfy both the LAC and major requirements and increase the number of free electives you get. Talk with your advisor to learn more.
See a full list of Liberal Arts Core courses here. | First-Year Launch Course | 1 course | FLC 100 (Credits: 1) | | | | | | Communication | 2 courses | COMP 150 AND one CO2 course (Credits: 6) | | | | OR | | | | One CO2 course AND One CO3 course (Credits: 6) | | | | | | Mathematics | 1 course | One MA1 course (Credits: 3-4) | | | | | | Arts & Humanities | 2 courses | Two AH courses (Credits: 6) | | | | | | History | 1 course | One HI course (Credits: 3) | | | | | | Social & Behavioral Sciences | 1 course | One SS course (Credits: 3) | | | | | | Additional AH/HI/SS | 1 course | One additional AH or HI or SS course (Credits: 3) | | | | | | Natural & Physical Sciences | 2 courses | Two SC courses - one MUST include a lab (Credits: 7-8) | Major Requirements - Credits: 49-53
Audition/Performance/ Recital:
- All students majoring in music will be required to pass an entrance audition and theory placement exam.
- Music majors must also successfully pass an individual performance exam during the SECOND semester they are enrolled in MU 209. This is a juried exam occurring within the student’s applied music course that term. Most often this will occur during the second semester of the sophomore year.
- Students must present a half recital of at least 30 minutes duration during the senior year.
Required Courses (33 credits):
Music Literature/Concert Attendance Requirement (0 credits):
Attendance at scheduled recitals and concerts and at regularly scheduled listening labs is required each semester. Piano Proficiency Requirement (0-4 credits):
Applied Music Electives - Complete 8 credits:
At least 4 credits must be upper division. Note: 1 credit of applied music coursework is required each semester of residency. - MU 109(A-I) Credits: 1g
- MU 209(A-I) Credits: 1g
- MU 309(A-I) Credits: 1g
- MU 409(A-I) Credits: 1g
Ensemble Electives - Complete 8 credits:
At least 4 credits must be upper division. Note: 1 ensemble course is required each semester of residency. Free Electives - Credits: Variable
Chosen in conjunction with your academic advisor to assure that the total graduation credit requirement for this program is met. Many students choose to use free electives to complete the requirements for a certificate, minor, or teacher licensure.
Note: Students who complete the Liberal Arts Core in fewer than 32–34 credits or meet a prerequisite or course requirement through transfer, examination, or prior learning will have additional free electives. Taking classes in the major requirements that have the [LAC] tag can grant additional free electives. Talk with your advisor to learn more. Upper Division Requirement - Credits: 36
Among the total required courses, at least 36 credits must be upper division (300- and 400-level) courses. This major may require additional courses to meet the upper division requirement. Course Information
Before registering for a course, make sure you are eligible. Ensure you meet all the prerequisite courses, minimum prerequisite grades, and the minimum class standing, if applicable. If you are not eligible for a course, you may be able to enroll with an override from the instructor. Contact your advisor or the instructor of the course if you would like assistance requesting an override. Additional Program Notes
e Students who demonstrate piano proficiency are not required to complete these courses. g Music majors must obtain at least a C- in all music (MU) courses that count towards their major. h All students majoring in music will be required to pass an entrance audition and theory placement exam. Music majors must also successfully pass an individual performance exam during the semester they are enrolled in MU 229 . This is a juried exam occurring within the student’s applied music course that term. Most often this will occur during the second semester of the sophomore year. i All music majors must satisfy a piano proficiency requirement before taking MU 349 or MU 423 . Students with adequate skills may petition to take the examination and may receive credit for the appropriate courses. Those with less background must take a piano placement test and in their freshman year enroll in the proper course in the piano class sequence MU 103A , MU 104 , MU 203 and MU 204 Successful completion of this sequence with a grade of A or B also satisfies the piano proficiency requirement. TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - CREDITS: 120
All curricular requirements for the Liberal Arts Core and at least one major must be met. Students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a minimum grade point average of 2.00 for those courses accepted to meet the requirements for the major, certificate, or minor. A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Fort Lewis College. College-sponsored off-campus academic experiences are considered “in residence.” |
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