Music Education, B.M.

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The BM in Music Education is a professional degree intended to prepare students for careers as K-12 music educators. Acceptance to the program is by audition only.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Music Education: B.M.

A&S Core

A&S Diversity - 3 Credits

A&S Global - 3 Credits

Music Core: 43 Credits

Students must complete at least one ensemble per semester enrolled, total 7.

MUSC 0200 - Music Convocation Credits: 0
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I Credits: 1
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II Credits: 3
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II Credits: 1
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III Credits: 3
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III Credits: 1
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV Credits: 3
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV Credits: 1
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I Credits: 3
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II Credits: 3
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives III Credits: 3
MUSC 2390 - Piano Literacy Exam Credits: 0
Students who are Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion Emphasis may fulfill this requirement by passing Class Piano 1 and 2 with a B or higher.
OR
MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency Credits: 0
Required for all Vocal and String emphasis students. Class Piano 1-4 is recommended to prepare for this exam.
MUSC 4070 - Conducting Credits: 3
MUSC 3255 - Sophomore Qualifying Performance Jury Credits: 0
MUSC 4155 - Senior Music Education Recital Credits: 0
Applied lessons are required each semester of residency:

MUSC 2*** Applied Lessons II: 2 Credits

MUSC 3*** Applied Lessons III: 2 Credits

MUSC 4*** Applied Lessons IV: 2 Credits

MUSC 5*** Applied Lessons V: 2Credits Credits / Units: 8

Music Education Core: 13 Credits

Prerequisite: MUSC 1040 & 1045

MUSC 1025 - Introduction to Music Education Credits: 2
MUSC 1312 - Public School Tech: Brass Credits: 2
MUSC 1322 - Public School Tech: Percussion Credits: 2
MUSC 1332 - Public School Tech: Strings Credits: 2
MUSC 1340 - Public School Methods: Voice I Credits: 1
MUSC 1352 - Public School Tech: Woodwinds Credits: 2
MUSC 1360 - Public School Methods: Guitar Credits: 1
MUSC 3265 - Music Education Proficiency Review Credits: 0
MUSC 4620 - Practicum in Music Education Credits: 1

Emphasis: Choose One, 4-5 credits

String Emphasis: 4 credits

String majors must take lessons on a secondary string instrument. 2 credits Credits / Units: 2
MUSC 4780 - Instrumental Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2