Completed Undergraduate Application;
Specified non-refundable application fee;
Official high school transcripts up until the time of the application;
Official entrance examination scores* on the SAT or ACT (applicants 22 years of age or older are not required to submit SAT or ACT examination scores). Unless applying for test-optional admissions.
To be considered official, the standardized test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency (College Board or ACT). Test scores sent from the high school or from the student are not considered official and will not be used to complete the application file.
Completion of 3 credits of English Composition with a ‘C-’ letter grade or better, minimum overall GPA of 2.50, and at least 24 transferrable credits of course work from a regionally accredited U.S. college/university or from an accredited higher education institution located in the list of English-speaking countries.
The University of New Brunswick English Proficiency (UNBELP) test: passing score and degree of program completion from high school.
GTEC exam: 1140 or above
Duolingo of at least 95
At least two years of high school in an accredited US high school or US high school program with a MINIMUM of at least a B average in all English courses.
est of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 527 on the paper-based exam (PBT) or a minimum score of 71 on the internet-based test (iBT);
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5;
Certificate of Completion of level 110 of the ELS Language Centers Academic English Program;
ACT score of 21 on the English and reading portion of the exam with a minimum composite score of 21;
SAT score of 550 on the evidence-based reading and writing portion of the exam with a minimum combined score of 1070;
Pearson Test of English (PTE) with a score of 51;
IB (Higher Level English A1 or A2): 4;
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) at level of C1 or higher;
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with level of C1 or higher;
Cambridge International O Levels with a ‘C’ or better;
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 74;
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) with a minimum score of 645;
General Certificate of Secondary Education with grades of ‘C’ or better on English or General Certificate of Education “O” level in English language; or
Completion of 3 credits of English Composition with a ‘C-’ letter grade or better, minimum overall GPA of 2.50, and at least 24 transferrable credits of course work from a regionally accredited U.S. college/university or from an accredited higher education institution located in the list of English-speaking countries.
The Commercial Music and Jazz concentration offers a number of courses, ensembles, and professional experiences designed to give you the most contemporary knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful performer, recording engineer, composer/songwriter, and/or entrepreneur. This includes courses in improvisation, commercial arranging, commercial styles, recording technology and careers in music. Commercial Music and Jazz faculty are unique in that they teach in a variety of musical styles and each is active professionally in their field. You can expect a variety of large and small ensemble experiences, covering a wide array of genres and numerous live and studio performance opportunities.
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Program Requirements (120 Credits)
Core Curriculum Requirements
Core Curriculum (38-40 Total Credit Hours)
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements (3-6+ Credits) *
Music Foundation Courses (32 Credits)
Complete the following:
Ensembles (4 different semesters, 1 credit per semester)
MUS 100 - Recital Class (0 credits) (7 semesters required)
MUS 119 - Introduction to Music Technology (2 credits)
MUS 115 - Concepts and Elements of Music Theory (3 credits)
MUS 116 - Principles of Harmony and Voice Leading (3 credits)
MUS 215 - Chromatic Harmony and Modulation (3 credits)
MUS 216 - Musical Structures (3 credits)
MUS 117 - Ear Training and Sight Singing I (1 credit)
MUS 118 - Ear Training and Sight Singing II (1 credit)
MUS 217 - Ear Training and Sight Singing III (1 credit)
MUS 218 - Ear Training and Sight Singing IV (1 credit)
MUS 172 - Class Piano I (1 credit)
MUS 173 - Class Piano II (1 credit)
MUS 272 - Class Piano III (1 credit)
MUS 273 - Class Piano IV (1 credit)
MUS 253 - History of Western Music I (3 credits)
MUS 254 - History of Western Music II (3 credits)
Performance Requirements (23 Credits)
Applied Music
Complete the following:
Applied Music (8 semesters, 2 credits per semester)
MUS 300 - Junior Recital (0 credits)
MUS 400 - Senior Recital (0 credits)
Ensemble
Four additional semesters of ensemble participation are required, for a total of eight semesters. (All ensembles are one credit hour courses.)
Health and Wellness for Musicians
Choose three credits from the following:
MUS 107 - Introduction to Alexander Technique (1 credit)
MUS 108 - Vocal Health (1 credit)
PALS 103 - Tai Chi (1 credit)
PALS 105 - Yoga (1 credit)
PALS 107 - Pilates (1 credit)
PALS 112 - Personal Fitness Assessment (1 credit)
PALS 117 - Beginning Strength Training and Conditioning (1 credit)
Specialized Block - Commercial Music Core (19 Credits)
Complete the following:
MCJ 310 - Careers in Music (2 credits)
MCJ 381 - Improvisation and Jazz/Pop Theory (3 credits)
MCJ 382 - Commercial Performance Styles (2 credits)
MCJ 385 - Improvisation and Jazz/Pop Theory II (3 credits)
MCJ 391 - Recording Technology I (3 credits)
MCJ 392 - Recording Technology II (3 credits)
MCJ 421 - Contemporary Jazz/Commercial Arranging (3 credits)
Electives (5-10 Credits)
Total Credits Required: 120 Credits
NOTES:
A diagnostic and advisory review of the student’s work will be conducted at the end of the sophomore year. This review will examine proficiencies in written and aural theory, keyboard skills, applied music and will determine the student’s eligibility for upper level (junior-senior) courses.
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all music foundation, music requirement, and cognate/minor courses in order to be applied toward the major.
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