Performance—Classical—Instrumental (other than piano), B.M.
Completion of this major prepares one for a career as an instrumental performer (solo or ensemble), private instrument teacher, or conductor. Continued study may include a master’s degree instrumental performance, instrumental literature, or conducting.
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THIS DEGREE TRACK ARE:
- Audition is required to be admitted into the program.
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 in music courses is required.
- All applied instructions need to be taken with chamber music, large ensemble and music seminar.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
MDT 121 | (0.5 credit/semester for 8 semesters) | 0.5 |
MDT 122 | Applied Music I | 1.5 |
MDT 123 | Applied Music II | 1.5 |
MDT 131 | Harmony I | 2 |
MDT 132 | Ear-Training I | 2 |
MDT 133 | Harmony II | 2 |
MDT 134 | Ear-Training II | 2 |
MDT 135 | Keyboard Method I | 1 |
MDT 136 | Keyboard Method II | 1 |
MDT 166 | Exploring Western Music 2 | 3 |
MDT 167 | World Music 1 | 3 |
MDT 183 | Chamber Ensembles (0.5 credit/semester for 4 semesters) | 0.5 |
MDT 184 | Chamber Ensembles (1 credit/semester for 4 semesters) | 1 |
MDT 222 | Applied Music III | 1.5 |
MDT 223 | Applied Music IV | 1.5 |
MDT 231 | Harmony III | 2 |
MDT 232 | Ear-Training III | 2 |
MDT 233 | Harmony IV 3 | 2 |
MDT 234 | Ear-Training IV | 2 |
MDT 235 | Keyboard Method III 3 | 1 |
MDT 236 | Keyboard Method IV 3 | 1 |
MDT 259 | Musical Composition 3 | 2 |
MDT 268 | Computer Music I 3 | 3 |
MDT 323 | Applied Music V | 3 |
MDT 325 | Applied Music VI | 3 |
MDT 329 | Music History before 1750 | 3 |
MDT 330 | Music History after 1750 | 3 |
MDT 337 | Form & Analysis | 2 |
MDT 338 | Instrumental & Vocal Arranging | 2 |
MDT 342 | 18th-Century Counterpoint | 2 |
MDT 345 | Instrumental Conducting | 1 |
MDT 346 | Choral Conducting | 1 |
MDT 423 | Applied Music VII | 3 |
MDT 425 | Applied Music VIII | 3 |
MDT 525 | Application of Theory in Performance | 3 |
MDT 5XX Advance Music History Course | 3 | |
Large Ensemble (0.5 credit/semester for 7 semesters): | 3.5 | |
MDT 153 | Concert Chorale | 0.5 |
MDT 159 | New Jersey City University Orchestra | 0.5 |
MDT 161 | Symphony Winds & Percussion | 0.5 |
Large Ensemble: | 1 | |
MDT 154 | Concert Chorale | 1 |
MDT 160 | New Jersey City University Orchestra | 1 |
MDT 162 | Symphony Winds & Percussion | 1 |
Music, Dance, and Theatre Electives | ||
Electives from any area | 3.5 | |
Total: 88 credits |
- 1
Counts for Tier 1 Language Literary and Cultural Studies General Education
- 2
Counts for Tier 1 Social and Historical Perspectives General Education
- 3
Counts for Tier 2 Creative Process and Production General Education
Freshman | ||
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Semester 1 | Credits | |
ENGL 101 or ESL 101 | English Composition I or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4 |
MATH 114 or MATH 140 | Contemporary Mathematics or Statistics I | 3 |
MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
MDT 122 | Applied Music I | 1.5 |
MDT 131 | Harmony I | 2 |
MDT 132 | Ear-Training I | 2 |
MDT 135 | Keyboard Method I | 1 |
MDT 153 | Concert Chorale or New Jersey City University Orchestra or Symphony Winds & Percussion | 0.5 |
MDT 183 | Chamber Ensembles | 0.5 |
INTD 101 | Orientation to College * first time freshmen only | 1 |
Credits | 16 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ENGL 102 or ESL 102 | English Composition II or English Composition 2 ESL | 4 |
MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
MDT 167 | World Music 1 | 3 |
MDT 123 | Applied Music II | 1.5 |
MDT 133 | Harmony II | 2 |
MDT 134 | Ear-Training II | 2 |
MDT 136 | Keyboard Method II | 1 |
MDT 153 | Concert Chorale or New Jersey City University Orchestra or Symphony Winds & Percussion | 0.5 |
MDT 183 | Chamber Ensembles | 0.5 |
General Education Tier I Course (WGST 110 recommended) | 3 | |
Credits | 18 | |
Sophomore | ||
Semester 1 | ||
MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
MDT 153 | Concert Chorale or New Jersey City University Orchestra or Symphony Winds & Percussion | 0.5 |
MDT 183 | Chamber Ensembles | 0.5 |
MDT 222 | Applied Music III | 1.5 |
MDT 231 | Harmony III 3 | 2 |
MDT 232 | Ear-Training III | 2 |
MDT 235 | Keyboard Method III | 1 |
MDT 329 | Music History before 1750 | 3 |
General Education Tier I Course | 3 | |
General Education Tier II Course (BIOL 225 recommended) | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 2 | ||
MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
MDT 153 | Concert Chorale or New Jersey City University Orchestra or Symphony Winds & Percussion | 0.5 |
MDT 183 | Chamber Ensembles | 0.5 |
MDT 223 | Applied Music IV | 1.5 |
MDT 233 | Harmony IV 3 | 2 |
MDT 234 | Ear-Training IV | 2 |
MDT 236 | Keyboard Method IV 3 | 1 |
MDT 330 | Music History after 1750 | 3 |
General Education Tier II Course (ECE 212 recommended) | 3 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Junior | ||
Semester 1 | ||
MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
MDT 153 | Concert Chorale or New Jersey City University Orchestra or Symphony Winds & Percussion | 0.5 |
MDT 184 | Chamber Ensembles | 1 |
MDT 259 | Musical Composition 3 | 2 |
MDT 268 | Computer Music I 3 | 3 |
MDT 323 | Applied Music V | 3 |
MDT 337 | Form & Analysis | 2 |
MDT 338 | Instrumental & Vocal Arranging | 2 |
MDT 346 | Choral Conducting | 1 |
MDT 166 | Exploring Western Music 2 | 3 |
Credits | 18 | |
Semester 2 | ||
MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
MDT 153 | Concert Chorale or New Jersey City University Orchestra or Symphony Winds & Percussion | 0.5 |
MDT 184 | Chamber Ensembles | 1 |
MDT 325 | Applied Music VI | 3 |
MDT 342 | 18th-Century Counterpoint | 2 |
MDT 345 | Instrumental Conducting | 1 |
MDT 269 | Computer Music II (Recommended) | 3 |
General Education Tier 1 Course | 3 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Senior | ||
Semester 1 | ||
MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
MDT 153 | Concert Chorale or New Jersey City University Orchestra or Symphony Winds & Percussion | 0.5 |
MDT 184 | Chamber Ensembles | 1 |
MDT 423 | Applied Music VII | 3 |
MDT 5XX | Aadvanced Music History Course | 3 |
MDTXXX | Advanced Music Literature Course | 1 |
General Education Tier III Capstone | 3 | |
Credits | 12 | |
Semester 2 | ||
MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
MDT 154 | Concert Chorale or New Jersey City University Orchestra or Symphony Winds & Percussion | 1 |
MDT 184 | Chamber Ensembles | 1 |
MDT 425 | Applied Music VIII | 3 |
MDT 525 | Application of Theory in Performance | 3 |
Elective Course | 3.5 | |
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 121 |
*Students enrolled in majors with 50 degree credits or higher due to external accreditation requirements are exempt from up to 9 General Education requirements in Tier II section of the program in courses most closely aligned to the courses taken.
*Needs to maintain 3.0 GPA for music courses.
*All applied music courses need to be taken with Chamber Music, Large Ensemble and Seminar.
*Make sure to check your general education courses fulfills the modes of inquiry outlined.
CONTINUE on to graduate programs and will be prepared to compete in a conservatory environmentStudent Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Music Performance -Classical Instrumental program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive skills and knowledge of music theory, and music history.
- Continue on to graduate programs and will be prepared to compete in a conservatory environment.
- Become professional musicians capable of giving performances as soloists and as members of professional ensembles.
- Teach on the college/university level and/or establish a competent private studio.