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Nov 24, 2024
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2014-2015 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions
Music Education: Instrumental (Early Childhood through Adolescence), B.M.
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This major is administered by the Department of Music .
There are three majors in music education (Early Childhood through Adolescence): (1) instrumental; (2) choral; and (3) general music. When you major in one area, you can complete “add-on” certification requirements in the other two.
In addition, a noncertifiable area of emphasis is available in Suzuki talent education to complement the music education tracks.
Teacher Certification Note: Enrollment caps are in effect for those seeking teacher certification. Please contact the Music Department early for entrance requirements and application procedures. Also see the information about the Professional Education Program and the elementary and secondary education curricula for teacher certification in the Education section of this catalog. You must complete all requirements before you begin your student teaching/ internship semester.
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Secondary/K-12 Education
Refer to the “Secondary/K-12 Education” portion of the Education section earlier in this catalog for information about admission to the Professional Education Program and teacher certification requirements. NOTE: To graduate with a comprehensive Music Education - Instrumental major, completion of all teacher certification requirements, including student teaching in Music Education - Instrumental, is required.
Music, 61 credits
(String music ed, 62 credits)
Note
Placement exam required. If insufficient background, MUS 109 is prereq.
Applied music, 10 credits
Complete the 300 level of study on a band or orchestra instrument or piano. Perform in a juried public performance at approp level.
Applied music (minor)
- MUS 246 - Group Piano III 2 cr. or
- Level 100 in applied piano or
- complete the 200 level of study on a band or orchestra instrument if piano is the major instrument.
Note
Either MUS 320 (if your last name starts with A-L) or MUS 321 (if your last name starts with M-Z) will satisfy the written portion of the Communication in the Major requirement.
Instrumental methods, 10 credits
Vocal techniques, 1 credit
Note
MUS 395 , along with MUS 326 , will satisfy the oral portion of the Communication in the Major requirement.
Large ensemble, 7 credits
Take at least 7 credits of large ensemble. Required every semester enrolled except student teaching (1 credit per semester). (See Note 3 above.) Piano majors: 1 credit from MUS 328 (taken in lieu of large ensemble upon course offering).
Suzuki Talent Education, Area of Emphasis, 9 credits
Special interest area that does NOT lead to certification.
Add-on certification areas
We recommend that voice or piano majors complete both choral (Early Childhood through Adolescence) and general music (Early Childhood through Adolescence) tracks. If you are an instrumental major, you may also wish to expand your certification areas. Consult your adviser.
Instrumental (Early Childhood through Adolescence)
Certification for choral or general majors.
Major applied band or orchestra instrument
Complete 200 level of study.
Instrumental methods, 10 credits
Music education, 4 credits
Advanced instrumental conducting, 2 credits
Large ensemble, 4 credits
Student teaching, 5 credits
Take at least 5 credits from:
Choral (Early Childhood through Adolescence)
Certification for instrumental or general majors.
Voice applied
Complete 200-level of study.
Large ensemble, 4 credits
Small vocal ensemble, 1 credit
Choral conducting, 2 credits
Vocal pedagogy, 2 credits
Student teaching, 5 credits
Take at least 5 credits from:
General music (Early Childhood through Adolescence)
Certification for instrumental or choral majors.
Voice applied
Complete 100-level of study if a choral major or MUS 150 and voice evaluation if an instrumental major.
Large ensemble, 2 semesters
Elementary methods, 2 credits
Secondary methods, 2 credits
Additional music history, 3 credits
Choose from:
Student teaching, 5 credits
Take at least 5 credits from:
Communication in the Major
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