Cal Poly Pomona Music, Composition Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Music, Composition Option transfers starts with MU 1030, MU 1040 and MU 1080; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly Pomona Music, Composition Option Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Music, Composition Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly Pomona's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major required
Complete all of these
- MU 1030 World of Music
- MU 1040 Careers in Music
- MU 1080 Introduction to Music Technology
- MU 1121A Class Piano I
- MU 1131A Class Piano II
- MU 1201 Introduction to Music Theory
- MU 1811 Performance Studio Lower Division
- MU 2121A Class Piano III
- MU 2131A Class Piano IV
- MU 2202 Music Theory: Classical I
- MU 2211A Musicianship I
- MU 2221A Musicianship II
- MU 2700 Performance Seminar
- PHY 1050 The Physics of Musical Sound
- PHY 1050L Physics of Musical Sound Laboratory
Major option required
Required
- MU 2251 Composition I
Also listed by Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional music theory courses
- MU 2203 Jazz and Pop Harmony and Techniques
- MU 2204 20th and 21st Century Music Theory
Major option required electives
- MU 1290 Songwriting I
- MU 2081 Electronic Music Composition and Production
- MU 2281 The Digital Audio Workstation
- MU 2290 Songwriting II
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly Pomona have a Music, Composition Option major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly Pomona offers Music, Composition Option and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona for Music, Composition Option?
Cal Poly Pomona's Music, Composition Option major preparation includes MU 1030, MU 1040, MU 1080, MU 1121A, MU 1131A and MU 1201, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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