Vocal Music Education (K-12) Major, B.A.

General Information:

Bachelor of Arts

Students completing the music major will:

• acquire an understanding of the development of Western music through all the historical eras, be able to recognize major musical styles, composers, and representative works, and utilize specialized theoretical and aural skills to effectively comprehend and analyze musical compositions from all historic periods (Academic);
• develop practical musicianship skills through aural training, keyboard curricula, private vocal/instrumental lessons, and specialized theory courses to support a professional career in music and foster a life-long pursuit of music-making (Vocational);
• be formed in their Christian faith through disciplined practice and preparation for public performance, utilizing their God-given musical gifts to create and perform for His glory and the edification of those who listen (Christian);
• cultivate an appreciation, respect, and love for their country through preparation and public performance of musical presentations with patriotic themes (Patriotic);
• engage with their community by performing in recitals, large ensemble concerts, musicals, worship services, and other concerts on and off campus; appreciating their role as creative artists and interpreters of musical compositions from all corners of the world (Cultural).

Vocal Music Education (K-12) Major Requirements: 98 credit hours

General Education Courses Specified by Major:

• PSY 273 - Educational Psychology
• Fine Art Elective is met by MUA courses 

Required Content Courses: 48 credit hours

• MUA 100 - Recital Attendance (required each semester up to eight semesters)
• MUA 111 - Class Piano I
• MUA 121 - Class Piano II
• MUA 161 - Class Piano III
• MUA 171 - Class Piano IV
• MUA 491 - Senior Recital
• MUS 200 - Sophomore Proficiency
• MUS 203 - Music Theory I
• MUS 213 - Music Theory II
• MUS 222 - Aural Skills I
• MUS 223 - Diction for Singers
• MUS 232 - Aural Skills II
• MUS 312 - Music History I
• MUS 313 - Vocal Pedagogy
• MUS 322 - Music History II
• MUS 343 - Conducting I
• MUS 353 - Conducting II
• MUS 452 - Orchestration

Required Professional Courses: 44 credit hours

• EDU 200 - Introduction to Clinical Practice
• EDU 201 - Classroom Observation
• EDU 203 - Psychological Development of the Child and Adolescent
• EDU 211 - Classroom Participation
• EDU 213 - The Call to Teach, An Introduction to Teaching
• EDU 303 - Education of the Exceptional Learner
• EDU 333 - Analysis in Curriculum & Methods of Teaching
• EDU 353 - Instructional Interventions
• EDU 393 - Methods of Teaching Literacy in the Secondary School
• EDU 423 - Educational Assessment & Data Based Decision Making
• EDU 441 - Classroom Leadership
• EDU 453 - Trauma Sensitive Classroom Management
• EDU 4102 - Implementation of K-12 Best Practices
• EDU 4104 - Best Practices in Teaching K-12 Instrumental & Vocal Music
• EDU 45V - Student Teaching (11 credit hours)

Required Collateral Courses: 6 credit hours

Instrumental Music Education (K-12) Add-On - Additional Requirements: 20 credit hours

• MUS 362 - Instrumental Methods-Brass
• MUS 372 - Instrumental Methods-Percussion
• MUS 382 - Instrumental Methods-Strings
• MUS 392 - Instrumental Methods-Woodwinds
• Six Credit Hours of Instrument Applied Lessons (MUA)
• Six Credit Hours of Instrumental Ensembles (MUE)
  MUE 101/301 - Concert Band
  MUE 161/361 - Jazz Band
  MUE 191/391 - Orchestra

NOTE:

All Elementary and Secondary Majors should apply for admission to the Teacher Education program by the end of their fourth semester. Standards for admission include: 1) Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75; 2) Minimum of 18 ACT Composite score or SAT equivalent OR state passing score on the ETS Parapro Exam; 3) 30 semester hours course work completed and at least one (1) consecutive semester at College of the Ozarks.

Students must apply for permission to enroll in student teaching the semester preceding the student teaching semester. Standards for authorization to enroll include: 1) Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75; 2) Minimum 3.0 in content field courses AND professional education courses; 3) Successful completion of teaching certification course requirements in one or more teaching fields; 4) Minimum grade of C- in all professional education and content field courses required; 5) Successful completion of the content specific Praxis exam is required before student teaching.

NOTE: College of the Ozarks Teacher Education Program and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification Standards that are in effect at the time of program completion must be met in order for teaching certification to be recommended.

College of the Ozarks students who completed the professional educational programs for teacher certification had a 100% pass rate on the prescribed state licensure tests for 2023-2024.

Notes:

Class Piano: The student will be placed in the appropriate class piano course based on his/her entering skill level and will continue through the course sequence until Class Piano IV. Students will receive credit for any Class Piano courses they test out of.

Applied Music (Private Lesson) Information and Requirements (MUA): Private lessons in woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano, organ, voice, strings, and guitar are available to all students. These lessons may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice, and/or guitar). Departmental permission is required for students who request private lessons; auditions may also be required by the instructor. Students who enroll in private lessons must register at the 100/200 level unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Students who wish to enroll for 300/400 level lessons must have prior approval of a faculty jury.

Students majoring in Vocal Music Education must study applied voice.

Courses in Ensembles (MUE): Ensembles are open to all qualified students in the College and may be repeated for credit. Freshmen and Sophomores enroll in the 100 level courses. Juniors and Seniors enroll in 300 level courses. MUE credits may be used to satisfy G.E. requirements. Five of the ensembles are designated major performing ensembles: Concert Band, Chapel Choir, Chorale, Jazz Band and Orchestra.