Dec 05, 2025  
2025-26 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-26 Academic Catalog

Roadmap: B.M. in Music, Instrumental Performance Concentration for Transfers


This roadmap is intended for students who have completed an Associate’s Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) or who have completed the equivalent pre-requisites. Please consult your STAN Degree Progress and academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

Please consult with Music Faculty Advisor the additional major requirements: 

Before advancing to senior-level applied study, all Bachelor of Music majors with an area of study in piano, instrumental, or vocal performance must present a public solo recital. 

The Bachelor of Music degree is a four-year course of study culminating in the presentation of a solo recital or the completion of a faculty-approved project. Following the junior qualifying examination at the final 2000-level jury, the faculty will determine whether the student should pursue the Recital Track or the Project Track

Third Year

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
MUS 3100   
3      
 
Major Requirement  
MUS 4XXX ensemble 
 
Major Requirement
1  
 
Major Requirement 
1 
 
 
Major Requirement 
Choose one: 
1
Choose ONE according to major performing medium. May take in Spring instead based on course availability
GE UD 2 or 5
Choose one: 
  • Upper-division Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning 
  • Upper-division Physical & Biological Sciences 
3
 
Student Success Skills
Student Success Skills Course
1
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
 
Semester Units
14
 
 
Cumulative Total
14
 
Spring Semester
*Complete a Junior Recital*
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement 
Writing Proficiency  
3  
 
Major Requirement
2  
 
Major Requirement
MUS 4XXX ensemble 
1  
  
Major Requirement
2  
 
Major Requirement
1  
 
Major Requirement 
1  
 
GE UD 4
Upper-Division Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
 
 
Semester Units
16
 
 
Cumulative Total
30
 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation*

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement 
Writing Proficiency 
2  
 
Major Requirement
2  
  
Major Requirement
MUS 4XXX ensemble 
1  
 
Major Requirement 
1  
 
Major Requirement  
1  
 
Major Requirement 
2
Chamber Ensemble/Combo 
Major Requirement 
MUS Elective 
1
Complete 1 unit elective as approved by advisor 
GE UD 3
Upper-Division Arts & Humanities
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
 
Semester Units
16
 
 
Cumulative Total
46
 
Spring Semester
*Complete a Senior Recital*
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement  
1  
 
Major Requirement 
MUS 4XXX ensemble 
1
 
Major Requirement
2  
 
Major Requirement 
1  
 
Major Requirement 
1  
 
Major Requirement 
2
Chamber Ensemble/Combo 
Major Requirement 
MUS Elective 
1
Complete 1 unit elective as approved by advisor 
Units to 120
General Elective
2
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
Select a course that fulfills the Sociocultural Inquiry requirement, if still needed
 
Semester Units
14
 
 
Cumulative Total
60
To qualify for graduation, students must complete a minimum of 120 units overall.