Music Major
Students must take core courses listed below and an area of emphasis.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| General Education | 39-56 | |
| Non-Teaching Core Courses | ||
| MUSIC 1090 | Bodywork for Musicians | 1 |
| MUSIC 1190 | World Rhythm Rudiments 1 | 1 |
| MUSIC 1730 | Music Theory I: Music Theory Fundamentals with MIDI | 3 |
| MUSIC 1830 | Music Theory II: Tonal Music Theory with MIDI | 3 |
| MUSIC 1530 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSIC 1630 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSIC 2730 | Music Theory III: Advanced Tonal Theory, Counterpoint, and Composition | 3 |
| MUSIC 3730 | Music Theory IV: 20th Century Music Theory | 3 |
| MUSIC 2530 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSIC 3290 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| MUSIC 3630 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSIC 3830 | Music Theory V: Form and Analysis | 2 |
| MUSIC 2450 | World Music Survey | 3 |
| MUSIC 2920 | Beginning Conducting | 2 |
| MUSIC 3130 | Music History and Literature I | 3 |
| MUSIC 3230 | Music History and Literature II | 3 |
| MUSIC | Performing Organizations (Major Ensemble) | 8 |
| MUSIC | Master Class/Convocation (7 semesters) | 0 |
| MUAP 4910 | Recital Semester | 1 |
| MUAP 1010 | First Semester Lessons | 1 |
| MUAP 1110 | Second Semester Lessons | 1 |
| MUAP 2010 | Third Semester Lessons | 1 |
| MUAP 2110 | Fourth Semester Lessons | 1 |
| MUAP 3010 | Fifth Semester Lessons | 2 |
| MUAP 3110 | Sixth Semester Lessons | 2 |
| MUAP 4010 | Seventh Semester Lessons | 1 |
| MUAP 4110 | Eighth Semester Lessons | 2 |
| MUSIC 2440 | Piano Techniques - Fourth Semester 1 | 1 |
| Emphasis | ||
| Select one of the following emphases: Vocal, Instrumental, Piano | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 113-130 | |
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Test-outs are available. Contact the Music Department for additional information.
Instrumental Music Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MUSIC 1500 | Chamber Ensemble 1 | 4 |
| MUSIC 2650 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| or MUSIC 2850 | History of Rock and Roll | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 13 credits of the following: | 13 | |
| High Brass Techniques | ||
| Low Brass Techniques | ||
| Percussion Techniques | ||
| String Techniques | ||
| High Woodwind Techniques | ||
| Double Reed Woodwind Techniques | ||
| String Pedagogy | ||
| Jazz Improvisation and Theory | ||
| Orchestration and Arranging | ||
| Intermediate Conducting | ||
| Advanced Conducting Instrumental | ||
| Wind Literature | ||
MUAP | Applied Lessons on secondary instrument | |
| American Music | ||
| Piano for Choral Educators | ||
| Instrumental Music Methods I | ||
| Instrumental Music Methods II | ||
| Secondary General Music Methods | ||
| Elementary Music Methods for Music Majors | ||
| Cooperative Field Experience | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
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Repeat MUSIC 1500 four times for 4 credits total.
Vocal Music Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MUSIC 2770 | Diction I | 1 |
| MUSIC 2870 | Diction II | 1 |
| MUSIC 1500 | Chamber Ensemble 1 | 4 |
| MUSIC 2750 | History of American Musical Theatre | 3 |
| MUSIC 3270 | Vocal Pedagogy | 2 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 9 credits of the following: | 9 | |
| Music Theater | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| Jazz Improvisation and Theory | ||
| Orchestration and Arranging | ||
| Piano for Choral Educators | ||
| Choral Music Methods I | ||
| Choral Music Methods II | ||
| Cooperative Field Experience | ||
| Intermediate Conducting | ||
| Advanced Conducting - Choral | ||
| Choral Literature | ||
MUAP: Secondary (non-voice) instrument 1-4 semesters | ||
| History of Rock and Roll | ||
| Elementary Music Methods for Music Majors | ||
| Secondary General Music Methods | ||
| American Music | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
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Repeat MUSIC 1500 four times for 4 credits total.
Piano Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MUSIC 3440 | Accompanying (4 semesters) | 4 |
| MUSIC 3370 | Piano Pedagogy 1 | 4 |
| MUSIC 1500 | Chamber Ensemble 2 | 4 |
| MUSIC 3480 | Piano Literature | 2 |
| Electives | 8 | |
| Jazz Improvisation and Theory | ||
| Orchestration and Arranging | ||
| Intermediate Conducting | ||
MUAP | Applied Lessons on secondary instrument | |
| American Music | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| History of American Musical Theatre | ||
| History of Rock and Roll | ||
| Advanced Conducting Instrumental | ||
| Cooperative Field Experience | ||
| Advanced Conducting - Choral | ||
| Total Credits | 22 | |
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Repeat MUSIC 3370 two times for 4 credits total.
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Repeat MUSIC 1500 four times for 4 credits total.
Music Education Major
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total credits required for graduation (non-duplicated credits) | 120 and up | |
| General Education | 58 | |
| Music Education Major, B.A. Core Courses | 56 | |
| Choral Music Education or Instrumental Music Education Emphasis | 14-15 | |
| Professional Education 1 | 37 and up | |
Students must take the core courses listed below and an area of emphasis.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| General Education | 58 | |
| Music Education Core Courses | ||
| MUSIC 1190 | World Rhythm Rudiments | 1 |
| MUSIC 1730 | Music Theory I: Music Theory Fundamentals with MIDI | 3 |
| MUSIC 1830 | Music Theory II: Tonal Music Theory with MIDI | 3 |
| MUSIC 1530 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSIC 1630 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSIC 2450 | World Music Survey | 3 |
| MUSIC 2530 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSIC 2730 | Music Theory III: Advanced Tonal Theory, Counterpoint, and Composition | 3 |
| MUSIC 2920 | Beginning Conducting | 2 |
| MUSIC 3290 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| MUSIC 3530 | Orchestration and Arranging | 2 |
| MUSIC 3630 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSIC 3730 | Music Theory IV: 20th Century Music Theory | 3 |
| MUSIC 3920 | Intermediate Conducting | 2 |
| MUSIC 3130 | Music History and Literature I | 3 |
| MUSIC 3230 | Music History and Literature II | 3 |
| MUSIC | Performing Organizations (Major Ensemble) | 7 |
| MUSIC | Piano Proficiency 4th Semester 2 | 0 |
| MUSIC | Master Class/Convocation (7 semesters) | 0 |
| MUAP | Applied Instrument or Voice | 9 |
| MUAP 4910 | Recital Semester | 1 |
| MUSIC 3760 | Secondary General Music Methods | 2 |
| MUSIC 3860 | Elementary Music Methods for Music Majors | 3 |
| Emphasis: | ||
| Select one of the following emphases: | ||
| Choral | 14 | |
| Instrumental | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 143 | |
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Requirements for admission to the School of Education, admission to student teaching, and teacher licensure are found in the Teacher Licensure Requirements section of the School of Education catalog page.
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Pianists must add four credits of voice or secondary instrument determined by the certification desired.
Choral Music Education Emphasis–K-12
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC 2770 | Diction I | 1 |
| MUSIC 2870 | Diction II | 1 |
| MUSIC 3460 | Choral Music Methods I | 2 |
| MUSIC 3260 | Instrumental Music Methods I | 2 |
| MUSIC 3560 | Choral Music Methods II | 2 |
| MUSIC 4320 | Advanced Conducting - Choral | 2 |
| MUSIC 2170 | High Brass Techniques | 1 |
| or MUSIC 2270 | Low Brass Techniques | |
| MUSIC 2370 | Percussion Techniques | 1 |
| MUSIC 2570 | High Woodwind Techniques | 1 |
| or MUSIC 2670 | Double Reed Woodwind Techniques | |
| MUSIC 3040 | Piano for Choral Educators | 1 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Instrumental Music Education Emphasis–K-12
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC 2170 | High Brass Techniques | 1 |
| MUSIC 2270 | Low Brass Techniques | 1 |
| MUSIC 2370 | Percussion Techniques | 1 |
| MUSIC 2470 | String Techniques | 1 |
| MUSIC 2570 | High Woodwind Techniques | 1 |
| MUSIC 2670 | Double Reed Woodwind Techniques | 1 |
| MUSIC 3260 | Instrumental Music Methods I | 2 |
| MUSIC 3360 | Instrumental Music Methods II | 2 |
| MUSIC 4230 | Advanced Conducting Instrumental | 2 |
| MUSIC 3460 | Choral Music Methods I | 2 |
| MUSIC 3030 | Marching Band and Jazz Techniques | 1 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Pianists must add four credits of voice or secondary instrument determined by the certification desired.