Requirements for the Performance Option 

The same requirements for Residence & Quality of Work apply to the Performance Option. 

44 credits required, as follows:  

Performance Study

7 semesters in one instrument group below, with at least 3 semesters in the course numbered 400-499: 114
Bass
MUS PERF 237
Elementary/Intermediate Double Bass
or MUS PERF 437
 Advanced Double Bass
Bassoon
MUS PERF 215
Elementary/Intermediate Bassoon
or MUS PERF 415
 Advanced Bassoon
Cello
MUS PERF 235
Elementary/Intermediate Cello
or MUS PERF 435
 Advanced Cello
Clarinet
MUS PERF 211
Elementary/Intermediate Clarinet
or MUS PERF 411
 Advanced Clarinet
Euphonium
MUS PERF 223
Elementary/Intermediate Euphonium
or MUS PERF 423
 Advanced Euphonium
Flute
MUS PERF 207
Elementary/Intermediate Flute
or MUS PERF 407
 Advanced Flute
Guitar
MUS PERF 240
Elementary/Intermediate Guitar
or MUS PERF 440
 Advanced Guitar
Harp
MUS PERF 239
Elementary/Intermediate Harp
or MUS PERF 439
 Advanced Harp
Horn
MUS PERF 217
Elementary/Intermediate Horn
or MUS PERF 417
 Advanced Horn
Jazz
MUS PERF 241
Elementary/Intermediate Jazz Studio Instruction
or MUS PERF 441
 Advanced Jazz Studio Instruction
Percussion
MUS PERF 227
Elementary/Intermediate Percussion
or MUS PERF 427
 Advanced Percussion
Piano
MUS PERF 201
Elementary/Intermediate Piano
or MUS PERF 401
 Advanced Piano
Oboe
MUS PERF 209
Elementary/Intermediate Oboe
or MUS PERF 409
 Advanced Oboe
Saxophone
MUS PERF 213
Elementary/Intermediate Saxophone
or MUS PERF 413
 Advanced Saxophone
Trombone
MUS PERF 221
Elementary/Intermediate Trombone
or MUS PERF 421
 Advanced Trombone
Trumpet
MUS PERF 219
Elementary/Intermediate Trumpet
or MUS PERF 419
 Advanced Trumpet
Tuba
MUS PERF 225
Elementary/Intermediate Tuba
or MUS PERF 425
 Advanced Tuba
Viola
MUS PERF 233
Elementary/Intermediate Viola
or MUS PERF 433
 Advanced Viola
Violin
MUS PERF 231
Elementary/Intermediate Violin
or MUS PERF 431
 Advanced Violin
Voice
MUS PERF 205
Elementary/Intermediate Voice
or MUS PERF 405
 Advanced Voice
Total Credits14
1

Concurrent enrollment in the appropriate performing organization, ensemble, or accompanying is required each semester of enrollment in performance study,

Music Theory, History, and Piano Skills

Music Theory, History, and Piano Skills
Core Requirements: Complete all the following:
MUSIC 121
& MUSIC 171		Musica Practica 1
and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 1		4
MUSIC 122
& MUSIC 172		Musica Practica 2
and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 2		4
MUSIC 211Survey of the History of Western Music3
MUSIC 212Survey of the History of Western Music3
MUS PERF 102Beginning Class Piano 22
Additional Music Theory:4-6
MUSIC 221
& MUSIC 271
Musica Practica 3
and Musica Practica: Aural Skills 3
OR
MUSIC 229
& MUSIC 331
Jazz Theory & Composition
and Jazz Improvisation
Additional Music History. Complete one of the following:3
MUSIC 411
Survey of Music in the Middle Ages
MUSIC 412
Survey of Music in the Renaissance
MUSIC 413
Survey of Music in the Baroque Era
MUSIC 414
Survey of Music in the Classic Era
MUSIC 415
Survey of Music in the Romantic Era
MUSIC 416
Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century
MUSIC 417
Jazz Histories
MUSIC 419
Music in the United States
MUSIC 511
Historical Performance Practices
MUSIC 513
Survey of Opera
Total Credits23-25
2

A student may complete a proficiency exam in piano, instead of completing this course.

Musical Organizations and Accompanying

Complete 6 courses:6
MUSIC 40
Wind Ensemble
MUSIC 41
Concert Band
MUSIC 50
Concert Choir
MUSIC 52
Treble Choir
MUSIC 56
Chorale
MUSIC 58
Madrigal Singers
MUSIC 62
University Symphony Orchestra
MUSIC 262
Jazz Ensemble
MUSIC 270
Ensemble-Guitar
MUS PERF 251
Keyboard Skills (keyboard majors only)
MUS PERF 242
Accompanying (keyboard majors only)
MUS PERF 342
Piano Accompanying Lab (keyboard majors only)
Complete 1 course:
MUSIC 40Wind Ensemble1
MUSIC 41Concert Band1
MUSIC 50Concert Choir1
MUSIC 52Treble Choir1
MUSIC 56Chorale1
MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers1
MUSIC 62University Symphony Orchestra1
MUSIC 256University Opera1-2
MUSIC 257Opera Workshop2
MUSIC 262Jazz Ensemble1
MUSIC 270Ensemble-Guitar1
MUSIC 461Collegium Musicum1
MUS PERF 342Piano Accompanying Lab1

Electives to Meet 44 credits in the Major 3

MUSIC 40Wind Ensemble1
MUSIC 41Concert Band1
MUSIC 50Concert Choir1
MUSIC 52Treble Choir1
MUSIC 56Chorale1
MUSIC 58Madrigal Singers1
MUSIC 62University Symphony Orchestra1
MUSIC 107Music & Film3
MUSIC 2012
MUSIC 222Musica Practica 43
MUSIC 229Jazz Theory & Composition3
MUSIC 252Introduction to Conducting and Pedagogy2
MUSIC 253Conducting2
MUSIC 254Conducting2
MUSIC 256University Opera1-2
MUSIC 257Opera Workshop2
MUSIC 262Jazz Ensemble1
MUSIC 265Ensemble-Woodwind1
MUSIC 267Ensemble-Brass1
MUSIC 268Ensemble-Percussion1
MUSIC 269Ensemble-String1
MUSIC 270Ensemble-Guitar1
MUSIC 272Musica Practica: Aural Skills 41
MUSIC/​AFROAMER/​DANCE  318Cultural Cross Currents: West African Dance/Music in the Americas3
MUSIC 319Topics in Music and Ethnicity in the United States3
MUSIC 331Jazz Improvisation3
MUSIC 332Jazz Improvisation3
MUSIC 340Pedagogy1-2
MUSIC 346Repertoire1-2
MUSIC 405Seminar: Cultural Study of Music3
MUSIC 411Survey of Music in the Middle Ages3
MUSIC 412Survey of Music in the Renaissance3
MUSIC 413Survey of Music in the Baroque Era3
MUSIC 414Survey of Music in the Classic Era3
MUSIC 415Survey of Music in the Romantic Era3
MUSIC 416Survey of Music in the Twentieth Century3
MUSIC 417Jazz Histories3
MUSIC 419Music in the United States3
MUSIC 461Collegium Musicum1
MUSIC 466Diction for Singers2
MUSIC 468Language Diction for Singing II2
MUSIC 467Language Diction for Singing I2
MUSIC 497Special Topics in Music1-3
MUSIC 502Figured Bass and Basso Continuo3
MUSIC 511Historical Performance Practices3
MUSIC 513Survey of Opera3
MUSIC 523Orchestration I3
MUS PERF 101Beginning Class Piano2
MUS PERF 102Beginning Class Piano2
MUS PERF 103Elementary Class Piano2
MUS PERF 104Intermediate Class Piano2
MUS PERF 108Jazz Class Piano2
MUS PERF 143Introduction to Performance: Voice1
MUS PERF 148First Year Composition3
MUS PERF 200Elementary/Intermediate Piano for Non-Piano Majors2
MUS PERF 201Elementary/Intermediate Piano2-4
MUS PERF 205Elementary/Intermediate Voice2-4
MUS PERF 207Elementary/Intermediate Flute2-4
MUS PERF 209Elementary/Intermediate Oboe2-4
MUS PERF 211Elementary/Intermediate Clarinet2-4
MUS PERF 213Elementary/Intermediate Saxophone2-4
MUS PERF 215Elementary/Intermediate Bassoon2-4
MUS PERF 217Elementary/Intermediate Horn2-4
MUS PERF 219Elementary/Intermediate Trumpet2-4
MUS PERF 221Elementary/Intermediate Trombone2-4
MUS PERF 223Elementary/Intermediate Euphonium2-4
MUS PERF 225Elementary/Intermediate Tuba2-4
MUS PERF 227Elementary/Intermediate Percussion2-4
MUS PERF 231Elementary/Intermediate Violin2-4
MUS PERF 233Elementary/Intermediate Viola2-4
MUS PERF 235Elementary/Intermediate Cello2-4
MUS PERF 237Elementary/Intermediate Double Bass2-4
MUS PERF 239Elementary/Intermediate Harp2-4
MUS PERF 240Elementary/Intermediate Guitar2-4
MUS PERF 242Accompanying2
MUS PERF 247Second Year Composition3
MUS PERF 248Second Year Composition3
MUS PERF 251Keyboard Skills2
MUS PERF 3111-2
MUS PERF 3331-2
MUS PERF 339Advanced Techniques: Harp1-2
MUS PERF 342Piano Accompanying Lab1
MUS PERF 347Third Year Composition3
MUS PERF 348Third Year Composition3
MUS PERF 401Advanced Piano2-4
MUS PERF 402Advanced Harpsichord2-4
MUS PERF 405Advanced Voice2-4
MUS PERF 407Advanced Flute2-4
MUS PERF 409Advanced Oboe2-4
MUS PERF 411Advanced Clarinet2-4
MUS PERF 413Advanced Saxophone2-4
MUS PERF 415Advanced Bassoon2-4
MUS PERF 417Advanced Horn2-4
MUS PERF 419Advanced Trumpet2-4
MUS PERF 421Advanced Trombone2-4
MUS PERF 423Advanced Euphonium2-4
MUS PERF 425Advanced Tuba2-4
MUS PERF 427Advanced Percussion2-4
MUS PERF 431Advanced Violin2-4
MUS PERF 433Advanced Viola2-4
MUS PERF 435Advanced Cello2-4
MUS PERF 437Advanced Double Bass2-4
MUS PERF 439Advanced Harp2-4
MUS PERF 440Advanced Guitar2-4
MUS PERF 447Fourth Year Composition3
MUS PERF 448Fourth Year Composition3
MUS PERF 457Jazz Composition and Arranging3
MUS PERF 4583

Four-Year Plan

This Four-Year Plan is only one way a student may complete an L&S degree with this major. Many factors can affect student degree planning, including placement scores, credit for transferred courses, credits earned by examination, and individual scholarly interests. In addition, many students have commitments (e.g., athletics, honors, research, student organizations, study abroad, work and volunteer experiences) that necessitate they adjust their plans accordingly. Informed students engage in their own unique Wisconsin Experience by consulting their academic advisors, Guide, DARS, and Course Search & Enroll for assistance making and adjusting their plan.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Elementary/Intermediate Performance Study2Elementary/Intermediate Performance Study2
Musical Organization/Accompanying1Musical Organization/Accompanying1
MUSIC 121
& MUSIC 171		4MUSIC 122
& MUSIC 172		4
Communication Part A3MUS PERF 1022
Elective Credits1Ethnic Studies3
World Language (if needed)4Quantitative Reasoning A3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Elementary/Intermediate Performance Study2Elementary/Intermediate Performance Study2
Musical Organization/Accompanying1Musical Organization/Accompanying1
MUSIC 221
& MUSIC 271		4MUSIC 212 (Music History)3
MUSIC 211 (Music History)3Literature Breadth3
Elective Credits2Biological Science Breadth3
Quantitative Reasoning Part B (if BA) or Intermediate/Advanced COMPSCI, MATH, or STAT (if BS)3Social Science Breadth3
 15 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Advanced Performance Study2Advanced Performance Study2
Musical Organization/Accompanying1Musical Organization/Accompanying1
Additional Music History3Communication Part B3
Social Science Breadth3Literature Breadth3
Physical Science Breadth3Elective (Intermediate/Advanced level)3
Intermediate/Advanced COMPSCI, MATH, or STAT (if BS) or Electives, Intermediate/Advanced level (if BA)3Science Breadth3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Advanced Performance Study2Social Science Breadth3
Musical Organization/Accompanying1Science Breadth3
Social Science Breadth3Elective (Intermediate/Advanced level)9
Elective (Intermediate/Advanced level)9 
 15 15
Total Credits 120