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Music
MT330 Advanced Applications of Audio Post Production & Sound Design
MT331 Advanced Applications of Audio Post Production & Sound Design Lab
MT340 Fundamentals of Live Audio Production
MT341 Fundamentals of Live Audio Production Lab
P113 The Physics of Sound and Music
E. Three credits from:
MT298 Field Exploration
MU496/497 Internship
Note: There is a $600 fee for each MT lab course per semester in addition to tuition costs. These fees help
purchase equipment and cover the cost of visiting professionals. Music and academic scholarships are
available. Please contact the Office of Admission for information about these scholarships.
Music Minor (20 credits):
A. Basic musicianship courses; all of the following:
MU130 Music Fundamentals I*
MU131 Music Fundamentals II*
MU160 Music Theory I
MU170 Ear Training I
B. The following course:
MU150 Experiencing Music
C. Music history; one of the following:
MU255 Jazz History
MU341 Music History I
MU342 Music History II
D. Four semesters of private instruction taken for credit in major performing instrument
E. Six semesters of ensembles
*MU130 and MU131 II, or equivalent proficiency, are prerequisites for MU160. All students must take an
initial placement exam to determine theory proficiency.
Ensembles
The following ensembles may be taken for 0-1 credit each semester. No more than four ensemble
credits may be applied toward the total graduation requirement of 122 credits.
MUE104/105/106/107/108 World Drum Ensemble 0-1 credits
This course is an exploration of world music with an emphasis on the styles of South America. By
combining percussion with various other instruments and voices, unique performances are presented
each semester representing diverse cultures.
MUE111/112/113/114 Concert Band 0-1 credits
The concert band performs quality literature from all time periods and styles, and performs twice each
semester. All musicians with high school band experience are encouraged to join; chair placement
auditions are held early each semester. Open to all SMU students. SMU faculty and community
musicians are accepted by audition.
MUE115/116/117/118/119 Chamber Ensembles 0-1 credits
This course is a small select ensemble open to students by audition or consent of the director.
Repertoire includes works from Renaissance to contemporary. Woodwinds, brass, percussion and
keyboard players are welcome. Past ensembles included woodwind quintet, brass quintet, flute choir,
sax quartet, mixed ensembles with keyboard, and string quartet. First year students and sophomores
only; juniors and seniors should take MUE312/313/314/315/316.
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