University General Education Program (35 hours in addition to 6 hours of Music History)
See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. Six hours of Humanities are satisfied by taking MUHL 3301 and MUHL 3302.
Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music
Admission to the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music requires an audition. This information can be found on the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music website under Audition Information.
Core Requirements
Completion of (17 hours):
MUAP 1001 - Freshman Seminar Credit Hours: (1) (two semesters)
MUTC 1008 - Music Theory I Credit Hours: (2)
MUTC 1009 - Music Theory II Credit Hours: (2)
MUTC 1010 - Ear Training I Credit Hours: (1)
MUTC 1011 - Ear Training II Credit Hours: (1)
MUTC 2008 - Chromatic Harmony Credit Hours: (3)
MUTC 2010 - Ear Training III Credit Hours: (1)
MUTC 3008 - Post-Tonal Music Credit Hours: (3)
MUTC 3009 - Ear Training IV Credit Hours: (1)
MUAP 4001 - Senior Seminar Credit Hours: 1-3
Theory/History Elective (One from the Following):
MUTC 3101 - Orchestration Credit Hours: (3)
MUTC 3102 - Analysis of Tonal Music Credit Hours: (3)
MUTC 3109 - Advanced Analysis of Post-Tonal Music Credit Hours: (3)
MUTC 3201 - Jazz/Comm Arr/Orchestration Credit Hours: (3)
MUTC 4205 - Counterpoint Credit Hours: (3)
MUTC 4210 - Music Theory: Popular Styles Credit Hours: (3)
MUHL 4008 - The Symphony Credit Hours: (3)
MUHL 4009 - Choral Literature I Credit Hours: (3)
MUHL 4010 - Choral Literature II Credit Hours: (3)
MUHL 4013 - Women and Music Credit Hours: (3)
MUHL 4406 - Music since 1900 Credit Hours: (3)
MUHL 4407 - History of Opera Credit Hours: (3)
MUHL 4800 - World Musical Styles Credit Hours: (3)
MUHL 4801 - American Folk/Popular Music Credit Hours: (3)
MUHL 4805 - History of Rock and Roll Credit Hours: (3)
MUHL 4806 - History of Jazz Credit Hours: (3)
MUHL 4807 - Memphis Music Credit Hours: (3)
Music History
MUHL 3301 - History of Music to 1750 Credit Hours: (3)
MUHL 3302 - History of Music Since 1750 Credit Hours: (3)
Basic Conducting (2 hours):
MUSE 3700 - Conducting Credit Hours: (2)
Class Piano
MUAP 1105 - Class Piano l Credit Hours: (1)
MUAP 1106 - Class Piano ll Credit Hours: (1)
MUAP 2107 - Class Piano lll Credit Hours: (1)
MUAP 2108 - Class Piano IV Credit Hours: (1)
Music Technology and Music Business
MUID 1001 - Intro Music Technology Credit Hours: (2)
MUID 1010 - Essential Business Skills for the Modern Musician Credit Hours: 1
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September 2025
College of Communication and Fine Arts
MEMPHIS,
Tennessee,
38152, United States
All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.
Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.
All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
English proficiency may be satisfied two ways:
A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
A degree from the University of Memphis is much more than a qualification. It is a community and an experience which prepares students for success.