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 Requirements

The University Studies Program 2015

FYS- First Year - Seminar Credits: 3
COM 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
COM 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
COM 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3

Music Education: B.M.

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 requierment 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

A&S Core

A&S Diversity - 3 Credits

A&S Global - 3 Credits