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Music, B.S.ED.


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To major in music, students must pass an audition in the principal performance area and take a music aptitude examination. Based on the audition and examination, MUS 105, 108, 118 may be required. These courses do not count toward degree requirements. If a student fails MUS 108 or MUS 118 twice, the student shall be ineligible to continue in a music program.

All music majors must pass a junior qualifying examination or recital in the principal applied area before a degree will be granted. All students on the B.S.Ed. degree plan must pass a senior performance examination or recital in the principal applied area. MUS 171, 172, 173, 371, 372, 373 must (unless exempted) reflect the applied study area; only one will count per semester.

All wind and percussion majors in the B.A. program must include a minimum of 1 hour in marching band; those in the B.S.Ed. program must include an additional hour of marching band (2 hours total).

Major requirements:


The major requires 38 hours as follows:

Additional Requirements


The program requires the following 11 hours:

Concentrations


One of the following concentrations, 6 hours:

Instrumental Music


If piano is the principal instrument, 3 hours in one secondary applied wind instrument or percussion is required in lieu of piano class. For keyboard, strings, and guitar majors, MUS 173 or MUS 373 must be the major ensemble; performance on secondary winds or percussion is required.

Additional Requirements


Professional education sequence (28 hours) for secondary and special teaching, including

Electives


One hour of electives is required to complete the program.

Curriculum Guide for Music (General Concentration - Voice and Keyboard) B.S.ED.


Freshman Year


Fall Semester (**Hours 14)


**May need to take an additional 1-4 hours if placed into MUS 108 (1) and/or 118 (3).

  • LS 1st year seminar Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 17)


  • C5 Physical and Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)


  • C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
  • P5 Fine and Performing Arts Credits: (3)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 17)


  • C5 Physical and Biological Science Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • General Electives Credits: (1)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 18)


  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
  • P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)

Total Hours for Degree: 128


Additional Information

Total Hours of Pre-requisites: None, unless the musical aptitude placement exam requires the student to complete a leveling class in music theory (MUS 118, 3 hours) or aural skills (MUS 108, 1 hour).

An audition is required for admission to the major.

Curriculum Guide for Music (Instrumental Concentration - Winds and Percussion) B.S.ED.


Freshman Year


Fall Semester (**Hours 14)


**May need to take an additional 1-4 hours if placed into MUS 108 (1) and/or 118 (3).

  • LS 1st Year Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)
  • General Elective Credits: (1)

Sophomore Year


Spring Semester (Hours 17)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P5 Fine and Performing Arts Credits: (3)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 17)


  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P3 History Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 16)


  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
  • P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)

Total Hours for Degree: 128


Additional Information

Total Hours of Pre-requisites: None, unless the musical aptitude placement exam requires the student to complete a leveling class in music theory (MUS 118, 3 hours) or aural skills (MUS 108, 1 hour).

An audition is required for admission to the major.

  1. Two semesters of MUS 173/373 must be in marching band; three semesters of MUS 173/373 must be in a concert band.

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