Mariachi Performance and Culture IDP Major

This major is for students who are interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in the field of Mariachi Performance and Culture through the Individualized Degree Program. With a combination of coursework from multiple departments including Music, Chicano/a Studies , and Spanish, the degree provides students with a solid foundation in this interdisciplinary field.

Read the MSU Denver RED article about this degree.

Download the course list to view all the recommended courses for the Mariachi Performance and Culture IDP Major (73 credits).

Music Theory

If you would like to take an exam so that you do not need to take MUS 1010: Essential Music Theory, visit the Music Theory Placement Exam website. MUS 1010 is required for MUS 1110/1120: Music Theory 1 and Lab.

  1. Skip step 1 (you do NOT need to see a Music Advisor first).
  2. See step 2 for information on what is covered in the exam.
  3. See step 3 to register for the placement exam.

AP Music Theory exam (score 3-5) places you directly into MUS 1110/1120: Music Theory 1 and Lab.

Questions? Contact Dr. Philip Ficsor ([email protected] )

Private Lessons

For information on how to register for private lessons, contact Dr. Philip Ficsor ([email protected] ).

 

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