Composition, B.M. (GBC)

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Students who start their career at Great Basin College may complete a Bachelor of Music in Composition by following the course of study described below.

GBC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 42 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 Composition, 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 305

Great Basin College
Transfer Center
(775) 327-2068
advisor@gbcnv.edu
Berg Hall

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and GBC 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 about this opportunity with an academic advisor at GBC and UNR.

The Silver State Transfer program may provide the least costly route to a bachelor’s 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.

NOTES:

Students must audition for acceptance to this program. Refer to the Admission Requirement section of the program description for more information and the School of Music website for audition requirements and deadlines.
Students must earn a “C” or better in all required music courses. See the Progression Standards section of the program description for more information.
Early transfer to UNR after the first year is essential, since GBC does not offer music coursework required by the BM degree. Students can earn the AA from GBC degree via reverse transfer upon conclusion of the second year.
Many required music courses at UNR are only offered once per year. The recommended schedule below assumes the student begins the first semester in a fall term. This schedule sequences out to five years due to the need to complete residency credit requirements at GBC, the timing of when music courses are typically offered at UNR, and music course prerequisites. Students can consult with advisors at GBC and UNR to discuss possible options for completing the AA and BM degrees in less time.

Associate’s First Semester (15 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
Mathematical Reasoning (3 units) CO2
Humanities (3 units) CO5
Oral Communications (3 units)
Structure of Societies (3 units) CO6

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics (3 units) CO8 [American Constitutions & Institutions]
MUS 101 - Music Fundamentals (3 units) **** [Fine Arts]
Scientific Data Interpretation (3 units) CO4L
Technological Proficiency (3 units)

Associate’s Third Semester (14 units)

Foundations: Social Science (3 units)
Scientific Reasoning (3 units) CO4 or CO4L
MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units) **
MUS 109 - Functional Piano I (1 unit) ***
MUS 203 - Music Theory I (3 units) ** [GBC Foundations: Humanities/Fine Arts]
MUS 211 - Sight-Singing and Dictation I (1 unit) **
MUSA 1## - Applied Lessons (enroll for 2 units) **
MUSE 1## - Major Ensemble (1 unit) **

Associate’s Fourth Semester (16 units)

MUS 100 - Concert Class (0 units) **
MUS 110 - Functional Piano II (1 unit) ***
MUS 113 - Fundamentals of Music Composition I (1 unit) **
MUS 204 - Music Theory II (3 units) **
MUS 212 - Sight-singing and Dictation II (1 unit) **
MUSA 1## - Applied Lessons (enroll for 2 units) **
MUSE 1## - Major Ensemble (1 unit) **
UNR Diversity & Equity (3 units) CO10
UNR Ethics (3 units) CO12

Bachelor’s Fifth 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)
MUS 341 - Music History I (3 units)
MUS 409 - Composition (1 to 2 units) (enroll for 2 units)
MUSE 1## - Major Ensemble (1 unit)
Science, Technology & Society (3 units) CO9

Bachelor’s Ninth Semester (8 units)

MUSA 451 - Private Composition (1-2 units) CO14 (enroll for 2 units)
Composition Supportive Courses (6 units)
Begin preparing Senior Composition Portfolio

Bachelor’s Tenth Semester (8 units)

MUS 499 - Senior Recital–Applied (0 units)
MUSA 451 - Private Composition (1-2 units) CO14 (enroll for 2 units)
Composition Supportive Courses (6 units)
Submit Senior Composition Portfolio

Legend

* 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. Early transfer to UNR is recommended at the third semester.
*** Students must complete the course at UNR. Functional Piano courses are optional and recommended for students that need to enhance their piano skills in preparation for the required Piano Proficiency examination. Students who do not complete these courses may need to substitute General Elective credit to meet unit requirements for graduation.
**** Completion of MUS 101 with “C” or better grade satisfies the prerequisite for MUS 203 at UNR without need to take the Music Theory Placement Test.

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.