The School of the Arts and Professions

DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM

Music offers a program that leads to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education with specific preparation for teaching general/choral or instrumental music in elementary, middle and secondary schools. Students who complete the program will be eligible for K-12 teaching certification.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of prescribed courses and music experiences provided in the music education program, the prospective music educator will be able to:

• Demonstrate suitable skills and knowledge in music pedagogy, applied music, and related subject areas
• Demonstrate appropriate skills necessary for the teaching of Music (general/choral or instrumental) in elementary, middle and secondary schools for pupils with varyinglearning abilities.
• Develop evaluation instruments and assess musical performances
• Develop and implement classroom management procedures that contribute to a desirable learning environment
• Demonstrate skill in oral and written communication in music as well as in other academic areas
  

MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT TESTS AND CHANGE IN MAJOR PROGRAM

Piano Proficiency and Musical Achievement Tests may be administered to freshmen and new students who elect the Music Education program. These tests are administered at designated periods prior to registration for each semester. Test results are used to counsel students in music course selection and aid them in pursuing a curriculum suitable to their abilities, talent and potential success.

The program administrator reserves the right to request a change of major when sufficient evidence of a lack of achievement is noted. Appropriate change of program forms must be completed and approved.

APPLIED MUSIC, ENSEMBLE AND CORE GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Students who are accepted as majors in Music Education must select a major applied instrument with the approval of the appropriate applied music instructor and coordinator of the Music Program. Students who elect an orchestral instrument must fulfill the six semester credit requirement in Music Ensemble: Instrumental. Students who elect piano or voice for their major applied concentration must fulfill the six semester credit requirement in Music Ensemble: Choral (Instrumental, if their performance in the instrumental ensemble will be on piano).

Music Education Majors and Minors in Music must earn a letter grade of C or better in required music core courses.

MUSIC MINOR PROGRAM

A minor in music is offered. Unlike the major program, there is no emphasis upon music education. The minor program in Music is designed to meet the following objectives:

• To provide basic exploration in three primary areas in music: MusicTheory, Music History and Literature, and Applied Music
• To provide a program for students to acquire a foundation whereby a greater understanding and appreciation of music may be developed

The program consists of eighteen credit hours of courses offered in the distribution shown. Major Applied Music courses must be studied during four consecutive semesters.

The sequence in which other courses are taken must be approved by the instructor and the Program Coordinator. A grade of C or better must be earned in each.

Music Minor Program — 18 credits

MUSI 102-103 Music Theory and Application,I & II — 6
MUSI 313-314 Music History and Literature, I-II — 4
MUSI 111-112 Major Applied — 2
MUSI 211-212 Major Applied — 2
MUSI 113-or Music Ensemble: Instrumental — 4
MUSI 116 Music Ensemble: Choral — 4
Total — 18

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIRED CREDITS — 18

MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM

I. General Education Requirements — 41

II. Departmental Core Courses

Course No. Title Credits
MUSI 102 Music Theory and Application I — 4
MUSI 103 Music Theory and Application II — 4
MUSI 104 Woodwind Class — 1
MUSI 105Percussion Class — 1
MUSI 106 String Class — 1
MUSI 107 Brass Class — 1
MUSI 108Voice Class — 1
MUSI 201Harmony — 3
MUSI 203Form and Analysis — 2
MUSI 205 Piano Class I — 1
MUSI 206 Piano Class II — 1
MUSI 306 Instrumentation and Arranging — 3
MUSI 308 Conducting — 2
MUSI 309 Piano Class III — 1
MUSI 310A Piano Class IV — 1
MUSI 313 Music History and Literature I — 2
MUSI 314 Music History and Literature II — 2
MUSI 111 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 112 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 211 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 212 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 311 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 312 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 113 Music Ensemble: Instrumental OR
MUSI 116 Music Ensemble: Choral — 6
Total — 43

III. Professional Core Courses

Course Title Credits
EDCI 200 Introduction to Contemporary Education — 3
EDCI 305 Human Growth and Development — 3
PSYC 307 Educational Psychology — 3
EDCI 402 Fundamentals of Reading — 3
EDCI 311 Comprehensive Assessment in Education — 3
EDCI 406 Classroom Management — 3
EDSP 200 Introduction to Special Education — 3
EDCI 421C Curriculum and Instructional Methods in Music Ed.- Elementary — 3
EDCI 423C Curriculum and Instructional Methods in Music Ed. Middle/Secondary - Choral/General — 3 or
EDCI 423D Curriculum and Instructional Methods in Music Ed.-
Middle/Secondary-Instrumental — 3
EDCI 400 Senior Seminar in Education (Concurrently taken with Teaching Internship) — 3
EDCI 440C Teaching Internship in Music in the Elementary/Middle School — 6
EDCI 450D Teaching Internship in Music in the Secondary School — 6
Total — 42

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS — 126 CREDIT HOURS

RECITAL REQUIREMENT

Participation in recitals by music education majors and minors is required once each semester. Participants on Honors Recitals are selected by a faculty poll. Non-music education majors are not required to appear before faculty and perform in recitals. The attendance of a minimum of five concerts per semester is required of Music Education Majors.

Students must register for applied music courses by indicating the correct level number and instrument alphabet, for example, MUSI 111A Major Applied Music: Piano. Course numbers are designed to provide for eight successive semesters of study. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

A - Piano
B - Trumpet
C - Trombone
D - Tuba
E - Percussion
F - Voice
G - Flute
H - Oboe
I - Clarinet
J - Bassoon
K - Saxophone
L - Violin
M - Viola
N - Cello
O - Double Bass

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE

Instrumental

General / Choral

INSTRUMENTAL RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE

FRESHMAN YEAR

Fall Semester Credits

Curriculum Area I — 3
ENGL 101 Basic Composition I — 3
MATH 102 Survey of College Math — 3
Curriculum Area III — 3
PSYC 100 Adjustment in Today's World — 1
MUSI 102 Music Theory & Application I — 3
Total — 16

Spring Spring SemesterCredits

Curriculum Area I — 3
ENGL 102 Basic Composition II — 3
ENGL 203 Fundamentals of Contemporary Speech — 3
Curriculum Area III — 4
MUSI 103 Music Theory & Application II — 3
Total — 16

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Fall Semester Credits

Curriculum Area II — 6
EDHE 111 Health and Wellness — 3
EDCI 200 Intro. to Cont. Ed. — 3
MUSI 201 Harmony — 3
MUSI 105 Percussion Class — 1
MUSI 205 Piano Class — 1
MUSI 111 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 113 Music Ensemble — 1
Total — 19

Spring Semester Credits

Curriculum Area VI — 3
EDCI 311 Comprehensive Assessment in Education — 3
EDCI 305 Human Growth and Develop. — 3
MUSI 108 Voice Class — 1
MUSI 203 Form & Analysis — 2
MUSI 206 Piano Class II — 1
MUSI 112 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 113 Music Ensemble — 1
Total — 15

JUNIOR YEAR

Fall Semester Credits

PSYC 307 Educational Psychology — 3
EDCI 406 Classroom Management — 3
MUSI 104 Woodwind Class — 1
MUSI 106 String Class — 1
MUSI 306 Instrumentation & Arranging — 3
MUSI 313 Music History & Literature I — 2
MUSI 309 Piano Class III — 1
MUSI 211 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 113 Music Ensemble — 1
Total — 16

Spring SemesterCredits

EDSP 200 Introduction to Special Education — 3
ENGL 310 Advanced Composition — 3
EDCI 421C Curriculum & Inst. Methods in Music/Choral-General Elementary — 3
MUSI 107 Brass Class — 1
MUSI 314 Music History & Literature II — 2
MUSI 310A Piano Class IV — 1
MUSI 212 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 113 Music Ensemble — 1
Total — 15

SENIOR YEAR

Fall Semester Credits

EDCI 402 Fundamentals of Reading Instruction — 3
EDCI 423D Curr. & Inst. Meth. in Music Educ.-Inst.: Middle/Secondary — 3
MUSI 308 Conducting — 2
MUSI 311 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 113 Music Ensemble — 1
Total — 10

Spring Semester Credits

EDCI 400 Senior Seminar — 3
EDCI 440C Teaching Internship in Music in the Elem./Middle School — 6
EDCI 450D Teaching Internship in Music in the Secondary School — 6
MUSI 312 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 113 Music Ensemble — 1
Total — 17

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS — 126


GENERAL/CHORAL
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE

FRESHMAN YEAR

Fall Semester Credits

Curriculum Area I — 3
ENGL 101 Basic Composition — 3
MATH 102 Survey of College Math. — 3
PSYC 100 Adjustment in Today's World — 1
MUSI 102 Music Theory and Application I — 4
Curriculum Area III — 3
Total — 16

Spring Semester Credits

Curriculum Area I — 3
ENGL 102 Basic Composition II — 3
ENGL 203 Fundamentals of Contemporary Speech — 3
Curriculum Area III — 4
MUSI 103 Music Theory and Application II — 4
Total — 16

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Fall Semester Credits

Music 105 Percussion — 1
Curriculum Area II — 6
EDHE 111 Health and Wellness — 3
EDCI 200 Intro. to Cont. Educ. — 3
MUSI 201 Harmony Class — 1
MUSI 205 Piano Class I — 1
MUSI 111 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 116 Music Ensemble — 1
Total — 19

Spring Semester Credits

Curriculum Area VI — 3
EDCI 311 Comprehensive Assessment in Education v3
EDCI 305 Human Growth and Development — 3
MUSI 108 Voice Class — 1
MUSI 203 Form & Analysis — 2
MUSI 206 Piano Class II — 1
MUSI 112 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 116 Music Ensemble — 1
Total — 15

JUNIOR YEAR

Fall Semester Credits

PSYC 307 Educational Psychology — 3
EDCI 406 Classroom Management — 3
MUSI 104 Woodwind Class — 1
MUSI 106 String Class — 1
MUSI 313 Music History & Literature I — 2
MUSI 309 Piano Class III — 1
MUSI 211 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 116 Music Ensemble — 1
Total — 13

Spring Semester Credits

EDSP 200 Introduction to Special Education — 3
ENGL 310 Advanced Composition — 3
EDCI 421C Curriculum and Inst. Meth. In Music Ed.: Choral-General: Elementary — 3
MUSI 107 Brass Class — 1
MUSI 314 Music History and Literature II — 2
MUSI 310A Piano Class IV — 1
MUSI 212 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 116 Music Ensemble — 1
Total — 15

SENIOR YEAR

Fall Semester Credits

EDCI 402 Fundamentals of Reading Instruction — 3
EDCI 423C Curriculum and Inst. Meth. in Music Ed.:Choral-General: Middle/Secondary — 3
MUSI 308 *Conducting — 2
MUSI 311 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 116 Music Ensmeble — 1
MUSI 306 Instrumentaion and Arranging — 3
Total — 13

Spring Semester Credits

EDCI 400 Senior Seminar in Educ. — 3
EDCI 440C Teaching Internship in Music in the Elem./Middle School — 6
EDCI 450D Teaching Internship in Music in the Secondary School — 6
MUSI 312 Major Applied Music — 1
MUSI 116 Music Ensemble — 1
Total — 17

* offered in even years only

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS — 124 CREDITS

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