Applied Instrumental Music, B.M. (WNC)

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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Applied Instrumental Music by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
See the Applied Instrumental Music, B.M. program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Liberal Arts Student Center (transfer advising)
(775) 682-8745
http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/academic-advising
Lincoln Hall 314

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Silver State Transfer program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (17 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
Mathematics (3 units)
Fine Arts (3 units)
MUSE (Appropriate Major Ensemble) (1 unit) *
MUSA (100-200 Level Applied Lessons) (2 units) *

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units) **
MUS 109 - Functional Piano I (1 unit) **
MUS 203 - Music Theory I (3 units) **
MUS 211 - Sightsinging and Dictation I (1 unit) **

Associate’s Second Semester (14 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units) **
MUS 110 - Functional Piano II (1 unit) **
MUS 204 - Music Theory II (3 units) **
MUS 212 - Sightsinging and Dictation II (1 unit) **
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
Science with lab (3 units) CO4, CO4L
MUSA (100-200 Level Applied Lessons) (2 units) *
MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 unit) *

Associate’s Third Semester (14 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units) **
MUS 209 - Functional Piano III (1 unit) **
MUS 301 - Music Theory III (3 units) **
MUS 311 - Sightsinging and Dictation III (1 unit) **
Humanities (3 units) CO5
Science (3 units) CO4, CO4L
MUSA (100-200 Level Applied Lessons) (2 units) *
MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 unit) *

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units) **
MUS 210 - Functional Piano IV (1 unit) **
MUS 300 - Continuation Exam (0 units) **
MUS 302 - Music Theory IV (3 units) **
MUS 312 - Sightsinging and Dictation IV (1 unit) **
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO5, CO8
Social Science (3 units) CO6
MUSA (100-200 Level Applied Lessons) (2 units)
MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 unit) *
MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 unit) *

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (14 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units)
MUS 341 - Music History I (3 units)
MUS 416 - Orchestration (3 units)
MUS 421 - Gender and Ethnicity in American Music (3 units) CO10, CO13, CO14
MUSA (300-400 Level Applied Lessons) (2 units)
MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 unit)
MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 unit)

NOTE: The Piano Proficiency Exam should be taken during the junior year.

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (17 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units)
MUS 342 - Music History II (3 units)
MUS 408 - Form and Analysis (3 units)
MUSA (300-400 Level Applied Lessons) (2 units)
MUSA (Secondary Instrument) (1 unit)
MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 unit)
MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 unit)
Science, Technology & Society (3 units) CO9
Junior Recital (0 units)
General Elective (3 units)

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (17 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units)
MUS 362 - Beginning Conducting (2 units)
MUS 431 - Exploring World Music (3 units) CO11, CO13
MUSA (300-400 Level Applied Lessons) (2 units)
MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 unit)
MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 unit)
Music Literature Elective (2 units)
300-400 Level General Elective (6 units)

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (12 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units)
MUS 499 - Senior Recital–Applied (0 units)
MUSA (300-400 Level Applied Lessons) (2 units)
MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 unit)
MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 unit)
Music Literature Elective (2 units)
Application (3 units) CO14
Ethics (3 units) CO12

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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.