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done prior to acceptance into the discipline. A visual/audio interview on DVD can be provided by the
student that is unedited-nonstop for a 15 to 20 minute period. It should have explanation of what is
being done and credit for the composers/arrangers of the pieces demonstrated. If a DVD is rendered
for audition, the sight-reading requirement will be giving the day the student is officially on campus.
Appointments can be made by calling (301)860-3750/53 or via email to gpryor@bowiestate.edu. The
DVD and CD packet can be mailed to DFPA, Bowie State University 14000 Jericho Park Road MLK RM
238A, Bowie, MD 20715.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Courses in music theory and music history give a broad background in the understanding of music styles and
genres. A course in business rounds out the curriculum and allows for the understanding of law as it applies
to contracts, copyright and the electronic media. A Performance Senior Project is required to complete the
concentration. In addition to the 28 semester hours of the Music Technology Concentration, students must
successfully complete 93 semester hours of General Education and Fine Arts Requirements. It is suggested
that all students enroll in an applied lesson each semester of enrollment, and participate in one of the several
performance opportunities.

REQUIRED COURSES (28 semester hours) Sem. Hrs.
ART 470 Self Promo/ Entertainment Business 3
MUSC 110 Introduction to Music Technology 3
MUSC 111 Keyboard Technology I 2
MUSC 155 Music Theory I 3
MUSC 211 Keyboard & Computer Sequencing 3
MUSC 212 Computer Notation 3
MUSC 311 Electronic Comp and Arranging I 2
MUSC 312 Electronic Comp and Arranging II 3
MUSC 410 Multimedia Recording and Production I 2
MUSC 411 Multimedia Recording and Production II 3
MUSA 411 Recital (Senior Project) 0
MUSA ___ Applied Instrument 1

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION
SAMPLE PROFILE

FRESHMAN YEAR Sem. Hrs.
First Semester
MUSA 409 Seminar 0
MUSC 155 Music Theory I 3
MATH 116 Introduction to Mathematics 3
ENGL 101 Expository Writing 3
FRSE 101 Freshman Seminar 3
MUSC 110 Introduction to Music Technology 3
MUSA ___ Applied Instrument/Piano 1
MUSA ___ Band/Choir 1
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Second Semester
MUSA 409 Seminar 0

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