Music: Education bm

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Program at a Glance

Degree(s)

Bachelor of Music

College(s)/School(s)

College of Arts and Humanities

Department(s)

Music, Theatre and Dance

The Bachelor of Music in Pre-Certification Music Education is a highly competitive, 5-year dual-degree pathway designed to turn your passion for music into a rewarding career as an educator and musician. Through intensive study in performance, pedagogy, and music education, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to lead, teach, and inspire the next generation of musicians. You’ll learn from experienced music educators, performers, and conductors while gaining valuable hands-on experience in classroom and ensemble settings. Whether you envision yourself leading a band, choir, orchestra, or a classroom full of elementary or secondary students, this degree provides the foundation to help you reach your goals. You won’t just learn how to teach music - you’ll learn how to use music to make a lasting impact on your students and community.

Program Requirements

Students majoring in Music with a concentration in Pre-Certification in Choral Music who complete all requirements earn the degree of BM, Music.

  • MUSC 125 - Elementary Improvisation Skills
  • MUSC 200 - Music Technology
  • MUSC 209 - Elementary Ear Training
  • MUSC 210 - Elementary Ear Training
  • MUSC 211 - The Tonal System
  • MUSC 212 - Tonal Harmony and Voice Leading
  • MUSC 303 - History of Western Music I
  • MUSC 304 - History of Western Music
  • MUSC 305W - History of Western Music
  • MUSC 306 - Global Transformations: “World Music” and the “World”
  • MUSC 309 - Advanced Ear Training
  • MUSC 310 - Advanced Ear Training
  • MUSC 311 - Chromatic Harmony
  • MUSC 312 - Extended Tonal Techniques and Atonality
  • MUSC 314 - Principles of Choral Conducting
  • MUSC 401W - Seminar in Music Bibliography
  • MUSC 220 - Brass Instrument Techniques
  • MUSC 230 - Woodwind Instrument Techniques
  • MUSC 240 - Percussion Techniques
  • MUSC 250 - String Instrument Techniques
  • MUSC 265 - Foreign Language Diction I
  • MUSC 266 - Foreign Language Diction II
  • One 200-level course in French, German or Italian
  • MUSC 415 - Orchestration
  • MUSC 496 - Vocal Pedagogy
  • MUSC 510 - Foundations of Music Education
  • MUSC 520 - Choral Literature and Conducting
  • MUSC 580 - Jazz Ensemble Techniques
  • APP MUSC 131-132 - Applied Music
  • APP MUSC 231-232 - Applied Music
  • APP MUSC 331-332 - Applied Music
  • APP MUSC 431-432 - Applied Music: Senior Recital
  • Eight credits in any of the following:
    • MUSC 105 - Chamber Choir
    • MUSC 106 - Women’s Chorus
    • MUSC 117 - Men’s Chorus
  • MATH 125 - Elementary Statistics
  • Select one:
    • PSYC 207 - Lifespan Development
    • PSYC 208 - Child Development
  • PSYC 312 - Educational Psychology
  • SOCL 314 - Education, Culture and Society
  • CPSC 110 - Introduction to Computing
  • THEA 230 - Practical Acting: From Broadway to Boardroom
  • Four semesters of piano
  • One credit of electives, in or outside of MUSC
  • Eight semesters in MUSC 012 - Performance Attendance and MUSC 014 - Masterclass

Students majoring in Music with a concentration in Pre-Certification in Instrumental Music who complete all requirements earn the degree of BM, Music.

  • MUSC 125 - Elementary Improvisation Skills
  • MUSC 200 - Music Technology
  • MUSC 209 - Elementary Ear Training
  • MUSC 210 - Elementary Ear Training
  • MUSC 211 - The Tonal System
  • MUSC 212 - Tonal Harmony and Voice Leading
  • MUSC 303 - History of Western Music I
  • MUSC 304 - History of Western Music
  • MUSC 305W - History of Western Music
  • MUSC 306 - Global Transformations: “World Music” and the “World”
  • MUSC 309 - Advanced Ear Training
  • MUSC 310 - Advanced Ear Training
  • MUSC 311 - Chromatic Harmony
  • MUSC 312 - Extended Tonal Techniques and Atonality
  • MUSC 316 - Principles of Instrumental Conducting
  • MUSC 401W - Seminar in Music Bibliography
  • MUSC 220 - Brass Instrument Techniques
  • MUSC 230 - Woodwind Instrument Techniques
  • MUSC 240 - Percussion Techniques
  • MUSC 250 - String Instrument Techniques
  • MUSC 260 - Voice Techniques
  • MUSC 415 - Orchestration
  • MUSC 510 - Foundations of Music Education
  • MUSC 580 - Jazz Ensemble Techniques
  • Select one depending on area of concentration:
    • MUSC 530 - Wind Literature and Conducting
    • MUSC 540 - Orchestral Literature and Conducting
  • APP MUSC 131-132 - Applied Music
  • APP MUSC 231-232 - Applied Music
  • APP MUSC 331-332 - Applied Music
  • APP MUSC 431-432 - Applied Music: Senior Recital
  • Eight credits in any of the following:
    • MUSC 101 - Wind Ensemble
    • MUSC 102 - University Orchestra
    • MUSC 111 -
    • MUSC 112 - Marching Band (four credits of MUSC 112 are required for band emphasis)
    • MUSC 114 - University Band
  • MATH 125 - Elementary Statistics
  • Select one:
    • PSYC 207 - Lifespan Development
    • PSYC 208 - Child Development
  • PSYC 312 - Educational Psychology
  • SOCL 314 - Education, Culture and Society
  • CPSC 110 - Introduction to Computing
  • THEA 230 - Practical Acting: From Broadway to Boardroom
  • Four semesters of piano
  • Eight semesters in MUSC 012 - Performance Attendance and MUSC 014 - Masterclass
  • Four credits of chamber ensembles (MUSC 124 for percussion)
  • One credit of electives in or outside of MUSC
undergraduate catalog

Career Options

Prepared to continue study in graduate school

Careers:

  • K-12 music instructor
  • Private studio instructor
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