The curriculum consists of three components. The first component is a set of four one-credit music honors seminars, completed one per year. The second component is a set of music courses in one of the existing degree programs, but with enhanced content. The final component is a special music honors project that is completed the senior year. This project is a significant piece of work that may be a lecture, an enhanced recital, or the performance of an original composition.
Students make application.
Faculty members may nominate students. The selection is rigorous and competitive. A set of enhanced content courses, a set of seminars, and a significant senior project resulting in a public performance. This is added to one of the degree programs in music. This is the forum for basic contact and orientation for students in the music honors program.