Program Overview

Performance: Tuba Emphasis

Overview

The Performance major with a Tuba emphasis at the University of Arizona helps students elevate their talent as they build a solid foundation in music education. Students have the benefit of studying in the nationally lauded Fred Fox School of Music. The school boasts the Tuba-Euphonium Studio, featuring a variety of ensemble options and performance opportunities.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• MUS 370: Introduction to Conducting
• MUS 421: Orchestration
• MUS 498: Senior Recital

Career Fields

• Performing
• Education
• Conducting
• Lessons
• Composition

Level of Math

• General Knowledge: This strand involves the general understanding and appreciation of how mathematics is used to solve problems in everyday life.

Level of Second Language

• 2nd Semester Proficiency: Second-semester skill level in a second language is required.

Pre-major Required?

• No

This Major's College

• College of Fine Arts

Degree

• Bachelor of Music

Sample Plans

2025, Performance: Tuba Emphasis

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework

First Year

1st Semester

• ENGL 101 First-Year Composition (3 credits)
• MATH (3 credits)
• MUS 200/400 Large Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUSI 182 or MUSI 185 Individual Studies (4 credits)
• MUS 110A Piano Class (1 credit)
• MUS 120A Musical Skills and Structure I (3 credits)
• MUS 130A Introduction to Music Literature (2 credits)
• Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1 credit)

2nd Semester

• ENGL 102 First-Year Composition (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• MUSI 182 or MUSI 185 Individual Studies (4 credits)
• MUS 110B Piano Class (1 credit)
• MUS 120B Musical Skills and Structure I (3 credits)
• MUS 200/400 Large Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUS 130B Introduction to Music Literature (2 credits)

Second Year

3rd Semester

• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• MUS 210A Piano Class (1 credit)
• MUS 220A Musical Skills and Structure II (3 credits)
• Coached Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUSI 282 or MUSI 285 Individual Studies (4 credits)
• MUS 200/400 Large Ensemble (1 credit)
• Second Language (4 credits)

4th Semester

• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• MUS 220B Musical Skills and Structure II (3 credits)
• MUS 200/400 Large Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUSI 282 or MUSI 285 Individual Studies (4 credits)
• Coached Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUS 210B Piano Class (1 credit)
• Second Language (4 credits)

Third Year

5th Semester

• MUS 330A History of Western Music (3 credits)
• Coached Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUS 400 Large Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUS 370 Introduction to Conducting (2 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• MUSI 382 or MUSI 385 Individual Studies (4 credits)
• MUS 427A Careers in Music (2 credits)

6th Semester

• MUS 330B History of Western Music (3 credits)
• MUSI 382 or MUSI 385 Individual Studies (4 credits)
• MUS 400 Large Ensemble (1 credit)
• Coached Ensemble (1 credit)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• MUS 427B Careers in Music (2 credits)

Fourth Year

7th Semester

• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• MUS 410A OR 410B Pedagogy (2 credits)
• Coached Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUSI 485 Individual Studies (4 credits)
• MUS 400 Large Ensemble (1 credit)
• Music Elective (3 credits)
• General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (0 credits)

8th Semester

• Music Elective (2 credits)
• MUS 498 Senior Capstone: Recital (1 credit)
• MUS 421 Orchestration (3 credits)
• MUSI 485 Individual Studies (4 credits)
• Coached Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUS 400 Large Ensemble (1 credit)