Music
Esther Boyer College of Music Program Descriptions
- Performance, Vocal Instruction
- Performance, Keyboard Instruction
- Ensemble and Orchestral Studies
- Jazz Studies
- Theory
- Composition
- Music History
- Music Education
- Music Therapy
- Non-Performance Programs
Ed Flanagan, Program Administrator
(215) 204-6989
Students of Temple's Jazz Studies program have the opportunity to participate in both large and small ensembles. Jazz Band, Lab Band, Brass Ensemble, Fusion Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble, and New Music by Temple Composers provide a comprehensive performance experience in solo as well as ensemble playing for both instrumentalists and vocalists. All of the performing groups are coached by a highly experienced faculty of musician-educators. Graduates are prepared to begin a career as professional performers.
Bachelor of Music
Major in Jazz Instrumental Performance
| Freshman Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Instrumental Major 03, 04 | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary Piano 05 | 1 | 0 |
| Jazz Secondary Piano 06 | 0 | 1 |
| Small Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | 0 |
| Aural Skills 31, 32 | 2 | 2 |
| Intro. to Theory & Literature 45 | 2 | 0 |
| Theory I C143 (Section 4) | 0 | 3 |
| History of Pop 132 | 3 | 0 |
| History of Jazz 138 | 0 | 3 |
| College Composition R050 | 3 | 0 |
| Math CO55 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | |
| Sophomore Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Instrumental Major 103, 104 | 4 | 4 |
| Jazz Secondary Piano 105, 106 | 1 | 1 |
| Small Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | 0 |
| Aural Skills 33 | 2 | 0 |
| Theory 144(4), C243(4) | 3 | 3 |
| Jazz Improvisation 333 | 0 | 2 |
| Business of Music 318 | 2 | 0 |
| Individual and Society | 0 | 3 |
| Physics (Acoustics) C067 | 3 | 0 |
| Math C55 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | |
| Junior Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Instrumental Major 203, 204 | 4 | 4 |
| Small Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Jazz Arranging 331 | 3 | 0 |
| Jazz Improvisation 334 | 2 | 0 |
| Jazz Styles and Analysis 326 | 0 | 2 |
| Conducting 123, 124 | 1 | 1 |
| Intellectual Heritage X051, X052 | 3 | 3 |
| Multicultural Music or World Music 330 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | |
| Senior Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Instrumental Major 303, 304 | 4 | 4 |
| Small Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Music in History W260, W261 | 3 | 3 |
| MIDI 346 | 3 | 0 |
| International Studies | 3 | 3 |
| American Culture | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | |
| Degree Total: | 128 |
Bachelor of Music
Major in Jazz Arranging/Composing
| Freshman Year | 1st Sem. | 2nd Sem. |
| Performance Concentration 01, 02, or 13, 14 | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary Piano 05 | 1 | 0 |
| Jazz Secondary Piano 06 | 0 | 1 |
| Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Aural Skills 31, 32 | 2 | 2 |
| History of Pop 132 | 3 | 0 |
| History of Jazz 138 | 0 | 3 |
| Intro. to Theory & Lit. 45 | 2 | 0 |
| Theory C143(Section 4) | 0 | 3 |
| College Composition R050 | 3 | 0 |
| Math C55 | 0 | 3 |
| Multicultural Music or World Music 330 | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 15 | |
| Sophomore Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Concentration 101, 102, or 113, 114 | 2 | 2 |
| Jazz Secondary Piano 105, 106 | 1 | 1 |
| Aural Skills 33 | 2 | 0 |
| Small Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Theory 144(4), C243(4) | 3 | 3 |
| Jazz Improvisation 333 | 0 | 2 |
| American Culture | 0 | 3 |
| Business of Music 318 | 2 | 0 |
| Physics (Acoustics) C067 | 3 | 0 |
| Computers in Music Applications C315 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | |
| Junior Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Concentration 201, 202, or 213, 214 | 2 | 2 |
| Jazz Arranging 331, 336 | 3 | 3 |
| Jazz Improvisation 334 | 2 | 0 |
| Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Jazz Styles and Analysis 326 | 0 | 2 |
| Seminar in Jazz Composition 337 | 2 | 2 |
| Conducting 123, 124 | 1 | 1 |
| Individual and Society | 0 | 3 |
| Intellectual Heritage X51, X52 | 3 | 3 |
| International Studies | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 17 | |
| Senior Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Performance Concentration 301, 302 or 313, 314 | 2 | 2 |
| Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Seminar in Jazz Comp. 337, 337 | 2 | 2 |
| Seminar in Jazz Comp. 338, 338 | 2 | 2 |
| Orchestration 242 | 2 | 0 |
| Music in History W260, W261 | 3 | 3 |
| International Studies | 0 | 3 |
| MIDI 346 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | 13 | |
| Degree Total: | 125 |
Bachelor of Music
Major in Jazz Voice Performance
| Freshman Year | 1st Sem. | 2nd Sem. |
| Voice Major 15, 16 | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary Piano 05 | 1 | 0 |
| Jazz Secondary Piano 06 | 0 | 1 |
| Jazz Vocal Ensemble 382 | 1 | 1 |
| Aural Skills 31, 32 | 2 | 2 |
| Intro. to Theory & Lit. 45 | 2 | 0 |
| Theory C143(4) | 0 | 3 |
| History of Pop 132 | 3 | 0 |
| History of Jazz 138 | 0 | 3 |
| Math C55 | 0 | 3 |
| College Composition R050 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Voice Major 115, 116 | 3 | 3 |
| Jazz Secondary Piano 105, 106 | 1 | 1 |
| Jazz Vocal Ensemble 382 | 1 | 1 |
| Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Aural Skills 33 | 2 | 0 |
| Theory 144(4), C243(4) | 3 | 3 |
| Jazz Improvisation 333 | 0 | 2 |
| Individual and Society | 0 | 3 |
| Business of Music 318 | 2 | 0 |
| Physics (Acoustics) C67 | 3 | 0 |
| Computers in Music Applications C315 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | 17 | |
| Junior Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Voice Major 215, 216 | 3 | 3 |
| Jazz Arranging 331 | 3 | 0 |
| Jazz Improvisation 334 | 2 | 0 |
| Jazz Vocal Ensemble 382 | 1 | 1 |
| Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Jazz Style and Analysis 326 | 0 | 3 |
| Conducting 123, 124 | 1 | 1 |
| Intellectual Heritage X51, X52 | 3 | 3 |
| Multicultural Music or World Music 330 | 3 | 0 |
| American Culture/Race | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | 15 | |
| Senior Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Voice Major 315, 316 | 3 | 3 |
| Jazz Vocal Ensemble 382 | 1 | 1 |
| Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Music in History W260, W261 | 3 | 3 |
| MIDI 346 | 3 | 0 |
| International Studies | 3 | 3 |
| Music Electives | 2 | 2 |
| 16 | 13 | |
| Degree Total: | 125 |
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Cynthia Folio, Chair
(215) 204-8316
The Music Theory Department prepares its majors to be well-rounded practical musicians able to apply skills and knowledge to performance, composition, analysis, research, and teaching.
Bachelor of Music
Major in Music Theory
| Freshman Year | 1st Sem. | 2nd Sem. |
| Concentration 01, 02, 07, 08; or 13, 14 | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary Piano 05, 06 | 1 | 1 |
| Voice 11, 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Choral/Instrumental Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Aural Theory 41, 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Theory C143 | 0 | 3 |
| Intro. to Music Theory and Lit. 45 | 2 | 0 |
| College Composition R050 | 3 | 0 |
| German 51, 52 | 4 | 4 |
| Math C050 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | 17 | |
| Sophomore Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Concentration 101, 102, 107, 108; or 113, 114 | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary Piano 105, 106 | 1 | 1 |
| Conducting 123, 124 | 1 | 1 |
| Choral/Instrumental Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Aural Theory 141, 142 | 2 | 2 |
| Theory 144, C243 | 3 | 3 |
| Music in History 160, 161 | 2 | 2 |
| German C61, 62 | 3 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | |
| Junior Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Concentration 201, 202, 207, 208; or 213, 214 | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary Piano 205, 206 | 1 | 1 |
| Music in History W260, W261 | 3 | 3 |
| Keyboard Harmony 241 | 0 | 3 |
| Choral/Instrumental Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Conducting 330 or 331 | 2 | 0 |
| Analysis 345 | 0 | 2 |
| Counterpoint 343 | 2 | 0 |
| Theory Seminar 270 | 1 | 1 |
| Orchestration 242 | 1 | 1 |
| Intellectual Heritage X051, X052 | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | |
| Senior Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Theory/Comp Elective | 0 | 2 |
| Composition 248, 249 | 2 | 2 |
| Score Reading 344 | 0 | 2 |
| Multicultural Music or World Music 330 | 3 | 0 |
| Ensemble | 1 | 0 |
| Music Elective | 0 | 2 |
| Theory Seminar 270, W271 | 2 | 2 |
| American Culture/Race | 3 | 0 |
| Science A/B | 3 | 3 |
| Arts | 0 | 3 |
| Individual and Society | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 16 | |
| Degree Total: | 129 |
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Maurice Wright, Chair
(215) 204-8016
The Composition Department offers courses in composition for various media including electronic music. Creativity, the development of personal expression through music, and the assessment of music's role in the 20th century societal context are the focal points for composition majors.
Bachelor of Music
Major in Composition
| Freshman Year | 1st Sem. | 2nd Sem. |
| Concentration 01, 02, 07, 08 or 13, 14 | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary Piano 05, 06 | 1 | 1 |
| Choral/Instrumental Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Aural Theory 41, 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Theory C143 | 0 | 3 |
| Intro. to Mus. Theory and Lit. 45 | 2 | 0 |
| + Composition 248, 249 | (cr) | (cr) |
| Composition R050 | 3 | 0 |
| Foreign Language 51, 52 | 4 | 4 |
| Math C055 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Concentration 101, 102, 107, 108 or 113, 114 | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary Piano 105, 106 | 1 | 1 |
| Conducting 123, 124 | 1 | 1 |
| Choral/Instrumental Ensemble | 0 | 1 |
| Aural Theory 141, 142 | 2 | 2 |
| Theory 144, C243 | 3 | 3 |
| Music in History 160, 161 | 2 | 2 |
| + Composition 248, 249 | (cr) | (cr) |
| Physics (Acoustics) C067 | 3 | 0 |
| Computers in Music Applications C315 | 0 | 3 |
| Multicultural Music or World Music 330 | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 15 | |
| Junior Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Concentration 201, 202, 207, 208 or 213, 214 | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary Piano 205, 206 | 1 | 1 |
| Choral/Instrumental Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Music in History W260, W261 | 3 | 3 |
| Counterpoint 343 | 2 | 0 |
| Composition 248, 249 | 2 | 2 |
| Keyboard Harmony 241 | 3 | 0 |
| Conducting 330 or 331 | 0 | 2 |
| Arts Elective | 0 | 3 |
| MIDI 346 | 3 | 0 |
| Computer Music 347 | 0 | 2 |
| 17 | 16 | |
| Senior Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Choral/Instrumental Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Composition 348, 349 | 3 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | 2 |
| Contemporary Music 254 | 3 | 0 |
| Orchestration 242, 342 | 2 | 2 |
| Intellectual Heritage X051, X052 | 3 | 3 |
| American Culture/Race | 0 | 3 |
| Individual and Society | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | 17 | |
| Degree Total: | 128 |
+ Although composition majors are required to take these courses, they receive no credit until their junior year.
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Stephen Willier, Chair
(215) 204-8320
The Music History Department emphasizes a historic approach to the study of music and the development of scholarly research skills.
Bachelor of Music
Major in Music History
| Freshman Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Concentration 01, 02, 07, 08 or 13, 14 | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary Piano 05, 06 | 1 | 1 |
| Choral/Instrumental Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Aural Theory 41, 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Theory C143 | 0 | 3 |
| Intro. to Mus. Theory and Lit. 45 | 2 | 0 |
| College Composition R050 | 3 | 0 |
| Multicultural Music or World Music 330 | 0 | 3 |
| Foreign Language 51, 52 | 4 | 4 |
| 15 | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Concentration 101, 102, 107, 108 or 113, 114 | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary Piano 105, 106 | 1 | 1 |
| Conducting 123, 124 | 1 | 1 |
| Choral/Instrumental Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Aural Theory 141, 142 | 2 | 2 |
| Theory 144, C243 | 3 | 3 |
| Music in History 160, 161 | 2 | 2 |
| Foreign Language C61, 62 | 3 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | |
| Junior Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Concentration 201, 202, 207, 208 or 213, 214 | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary/Piano 205, 206 | 1 | 1 |
| Choral/Instrumental Ensemble | 1 | 1 |
| Counterpoint 343 | 2 | 0 |
| Music in History W260, W261 | 3 | 3 |
| English Literature Elective | 3 | 0 |
| *Music Elective | 2 | 0 |
| American Culture/Race | 0 | 3 |
| Math C55 | 0 | 3 |
| Intellectual Heritage X051, X052 | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | |
| Senior Year | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem |
| Conducting 330 or 331 | 2 | 0 |
| Early Music Ensemble 397 | 1 | 1 |
| Analysis 345 | 0 | 2 |
| Music History Electives | 3 | 3 |
| *Music Elective | 2 | 3 |
| Independent Study | 0 | 3 |
| Computers in Music Applications C315 | 0 | 3 |
| Physics (Acoustics) C067 | 3 | 0 |
| Individual and Society | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 14 | |
| Degree Total: | 125 |
+ Art History strongly recommended.
* Keyboard Harmony 241 and Orchestration 242 are recommended.
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