04.04.01 Theory AP standing in music theory is granted indirectly through the initial theory placement exam that takes place during orientation week. While AP scores do not automatically replace ESM coursework, previous theory study may contribute to advanced standing within the required core sequence, as determined by the placement exam.
04.03 Transfer credit for matriculated students who enter as first-time first-year For information regarding transfer students, see section 04.08. For information regarding Study Abroad transfer credit, see section 04.10.03. Undergraduate students may take two humanities/science courses at another institution and transfer up to 8 credits into their Eastman School of Music bachelor of music degree…
04.02 Course Load The standard course load for an Eastman student is 16-18 credits per semester. Undergraduate students may register for a maximum of 23 credits per semester. Should a student wish to take courses above and beyond this, they must obtain approval from the Office of Academic Affairs. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0,…
04.01.03 Variations from the prescribed programs of study In order to earn a Bachelor of Music degree, all undergraduates are expected to complete the degree requirements that are in place during their year of matriculation. Any exceptions to the prescribed programs of study must be approved by the department in which the requirement resides, as…
04.01.02.09 Theory Please See: Bachelor of Music – Theory
04.01.02.08 Musical Arts The Musical Arts major (MUA) is an honors curriculum that enables students to craft an individualized program of study, undertaken in consultation with a faculty committee that leads to a major senior project. These programs of study may be wide-ranging and possibly cross-disciplinary, and are generally not possible within the structured requirements…
04.01.02.07 Music Education – Vocal Please See: Bachelor of Music – Music Education (Vocal) Please See: 02.17 Teacher Certification in New York State Please See: 04.01.01.05 Humanities/Science: Non-English Language Requirement for Music Education Majors
04.01.02.06 Music Education – Instrumental Please See: Bachelor of Music – Music Education (Instrumental) Please See: 02.17 Teacher Certification in New York State Please See: 04.01.01.05 Humanities/Science: Non-English Language Requirement for Music Education Majors
04.01.02.05 Music Education – General Please See: Bachelor of Music – Music Education (General) Please See: 02.17 Teacher Certification in New York State Please See: 04.01.01.05 Humanities/Science: Non-English Language Requirement for Music Education Majors
04.01.02.04 Jazz Writing Please See: Bachelor of Music – Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media (Writing)