Music-Performance, B.M. (Woodwinds & Brass Emphasis) Suggested 4-Year Plan

How to Use your 4-year Plan

• This is a suggested 4-year plan and not meant to replace regular academic advising.
• The plan is flexible and can be changed to accommodate studying abroad, a second major/minor(s) or AP/IB credits.
• You should work with an academic advisor to develop a plan that meets their interests and goals.
• You must earn a minimum of 120 credits to graduate and 72 major-specific credits to earn a B.M. in Music - Performance, Woodwinds & Brass Emphasis.
• Transfer students and those looking to add as a second major should contact the program advisor for degree planning.
• If you have any questions, please contact music@chapman.edu.

Suggested 4-year Plan

• We encourage you to select your General Education (GE) and minor/second major/Themed Inquiry/Honors program around the plan below. Once you fill your GE classes around your major classes, you will have a better idea of space remaining each semester when choosing your Exploration Focus.
• To be enrolled full time, you must take at least 12 credits a semester.
• In order to graduate within 4 years, we recommend you take 30 credits a year.
• If you pass the Piano Proficiency Exam before taking the required number of semesters of piano instruction, you do not have to continue with piano lessons. See the Director of Student Affairs to get the remaining credits waived.
• During junior and senior year, for classes with generally low enrollment, the four-year plan will indicate the required course and “(or MUS 493)”. MUS 493 is private instruction that substitutes for the course if enrollment is low, such that you take the class as private lessons.
• Small Ensemble is required for 2 credits (.5 credits each time, usually over 4 semesters) but strongly recommended for the other 4 semesters. Consult with your Area Director about small ensemble every semester.
• Consult with your private teacher, Area Director, and/or ensemble director about which large ensemble to be in, before signing up every semester. You’ll be assigned to Orchestra or Wind Symphony in most or all semesters. Big Band or other options are possible if you request it.