Major: Bachelor of Arts

The nature of the capstone project could be research, creativity, or a hybrid of the two. The final format could be the text, presentation, technical demonstration, performance, or a combination.

Instead of 198, the student could count units from MUSIC125 opens in a new tab, MUSIC199 opens in a new tab, and MUSIC220D opens in a new tab.

Recommend taking the 220 series by junior year, having the MUSIC220C opens in a new tab project form the basis of the capstone project, and using senior year to refine, polish, document, and present the work.

Beginning ideally in the junior year, the student should choose one or two advisors and plan regular meetings to develop a topic. It may be appropriate for the project to be co-advised by two faculty members, including one from outside the Department of Music, depending on expertise.

The capstone units can be spread over two or three quarters.

For students graduating in June, the completed project should be presented at least seven days before the grade submission deadline for graduating seniors.

In senior year, during the quarter immediately preceding the capstone concert, Composition concentration students should enroll in at least 1 unit of MUSIC 198A for preparation of the capstone.

During the the same quarter as the capstone concert, Composition concentration students should enroll in 1 unit of MUSIC 198B .

Although the capstone project often takes the shape of a senior recital, different outcomes are possible. The capstone project advisor, who must be a Stanford composition faculty member, must approve an abstract or outline of the project. Programmed works may have been created in the context of Stanford music courses or under the supervision of a faculty member. Other works can also be considered, conditional on the approval of the capstone project advisor.

Enroll in MUSIC 125 a minimum of three times. Students complete at least three composition projects within a minimum of three enrollments of one to three units each.

Conducting concentrators with instrumental focus take MUSIC 230 twice and MUSIC 231 once; those with choral focus take MUSIC 231 twice and MUSIC 230 once. The total unit count for MUSIC 230/231 is thus six units.

Complete any course not taken to fulfill the Core Requirement.

MUSIC 129 is offered for one or two units. Conducting concentrators must take it for one unit to fulfill the Conducting Concentration requirement but are strongly urged to take it for two units, if possible.

Enroll in MUSIC 220A, MUSIC 220B, MUSIC 220C for a minimum of three credits per course.

Enroll in MUSIC 251 for a minimum of four units.

Complete one of the previous for a minimum of four units.

Minimum of 10 units of any upper-level, writing-intensive course, plus relevant courses outside the department, is possible, in consultation with the advisor.

These courses must cover at least two historical periods. At least one of these courses must be taken in the Department of Music.

A minimum of ten units of any upper-level, writing-intensive course, plus relevant courses outside the department, is possible in consultation with the advisor.

These courses must cover at least two historical periods. At least one of these courses must be taken in the Department of Music.

In consultation with the advisor, the student can choose any performance course. Students are strongly encouraged to attain proficiency in at least one language relevant to their research interests. From September 2024 going forward, all private music lessons are cataloged with a 100-level number.

Complete six quarters for at least one unit per quarter. Performance concentrators must earn required private lesson credits through enrollment in private lesson sections taught by Stanford Department of Music faculty members.

Enroll a minimum of three times.

Enroll a minimum of three times.

Complete six quarters for at least one unit per quarter. Performance concentrators must earn required private lesson credits through enrollment in private lesson sections taught by Stanford Department of Music faculty members.

Complete six quarters. Chamber Music refers to a small, unconducted ensemble. Up to two units in MUSIC 160B or MUSIC 160C may also apply toward the Chamber Music requirement.

Complete six quarters for at two units per quarter. Performance concentrators must earn required private lesson credits through enrollment in private lesson sections taught by Stanford Department of Music faculty members.

Complete two courses for one unit among the previous.

Complete one course for two units among the previous.

Complete six quarters for one unit per quarter. Performance concentrators must earn required private lesson credits through enrollment in private lesson sections taught by Stanford Department of Music faculty members.

Complete one course for at least three units from among the previous.