Music Major, B.M. (Music Education: Vocal/General Concentration)

Program Overview

This Music Education program with a Vocal/General Concentration prepares students for careers in music education. The program includes core music requirements, music education coursework, and applied music instruction. Students will develop skills in music theory, history, conducting, and vocal performance. Graduates will be qualified to teach music in K-12 schools.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Music Major Core Requirements (25 credits):
• MUSC 1000 - Symposium (1 credit) (Take 4 times for a total of 4 credits)
• MUSC 1300 - Theory & Aural Skills I (4 credits)
• MUSC 1310 - Theory & Aural Skills II (4 credits)
• MUSC 2300 - Theory & Aural Skills III (4 credits)
• MUSC 2540 - Music History I (3 credits)
• MUSC 3540 - Music History II (3 credits)
• MUSC 3550 - Music History III (3 credits)
• MUSC 1111 - Recital Attendance (0 credit)
• Music Education Vocal/General Concentration (54 credits):
• MUSC 1010 - Class Piano I (1 credit)
• MUSC 1020 - Class Piano II (1 credit)
• MUSC 2100 - Introduction to the Profession of Music Education (1 credit)
• MUSC 2700 - Music Education Seminar (1 credit) (take for 7 semesters)
• MUSC 2710 - Diction for Singers I (1 credit)
• MUSC 2720 - Diction for Singers II (1 credit)
• MUSC 3010 - Piano for Choral Conductors (1 credit) (Take 4 times for a total of 4 credits)
• MUSC 3205 - Lab Ensemble (1 credit) (Take 4 times for a total of 4 credits)
• MUSC 3570 - Introduction to Conducting (2 credits)
• MUSC 3580 - Choral Conducting (2 credits)
• MUSC 4520 - Choral Methods and Materials (3 credits)
• MUSC 4730 - Choral Literature (3 credits)
• Applied Music - Eight semesters of at least 2 credits per semester (16 credits)
• Choose from:
• MUSC 1841 - Applied Voice Level I (1-2 credits)
• MUSC 2941 - Applied Voice Level II (1-2 credits)
• MUSC 3941 - Applied Voice Level III (1-2 credits)
• Major Ensemble - Eight (8) Credits
• MUSC 1221 - Choir (1 credit)
or
• MUSC 1251 - Chorale (1 credits)

Careers:

Teachers, musicians, performers, composers, music therapists, music educators, and more.