2016-2017 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music/Secondary Education Double Major - Vocal Music Education Emphasis, B.A./B.S.


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General Information:


Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

Students completing the music major will:

  • acquire an understanding of the historical eras in the development of Western music and the ability to recognize major musical styles, composers, and representative works; and comprehension of and facility with specialized terminology and concepts of music theory and composition, including examination of styles of composition from all the historic style periods (Academic);
  • develop practical musicianship useful for a lifetime of music-making as well as a professional career in music, through the aural training and keyboard curricula and specialized courses within each of the emphases (Vocational);
  • be formed in their Christian faith through preparation and public performance of musical presentations with specifically Christian themes (Christian);
  • cultivate a love of and appreciation for their country through preparation and public performance of musical presentations with patriotic themes (Patriotic);
  • develop musical performance skills through applied lessons; ensemble participation; performance in recitals, concerts, musicals, competitions, and master classes; and attendance at live professional performances (Cultural).
     

Requirements:


Note:


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.

Applied Music Requirements:


All music majors are required to declare a major performing instrument and take a minimum of two semesters of upper division applied music of their major instrument (for piano majors the major performing instrument is piano). Declaration must be made at or before the passing of Sophomore proficiency or completion of 45 credit hours. To be granted permission for upper division status, students must successfully pass all portions of the Sophomore proficiency and must have prior approval of a faculty jury. All declared music majors are required to be enrolled in the major performing ensemble of their declared major instrument every full-time semester except during student teaching. Piano majors may fulfill this requirement by participating in any of the major ensembles.

Courses in Applied Music (MUA)


Instruction is available to all students in piano, organ, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar and percussion and may be repeated for credit. Beginning students are encouraged to enroll in class instruction (piano, voice, and/or guitar). Auditions and/or permission is required for students who request applied lessons. Students who enroll for applied lessons must register for 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.

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 (Maj).

Sophomore Proficiency:


The Sophomore Proficiency is determined by faculty conference at mid-term of the fall semester concurrent with students taking MUS 213 - Music Theory II . It is an assessment of the student’s ability to fulfill the music major at a level of competence deemed feasible for success. Areas considered are Theory, Piano, Aural Skills, and Applied areas of study. (See the Music Student Handbook for specific requirements).

Vocal Music Education Emphasis/K-12 Secondary Education:


Required major courses: 38-42 credit hours


Secondary Education Required Courses: 34-35 credit hours


EDU 46V - Implementation of Best Practices in Teaching  and Secondary Education courses (see K-12/Secondary Education   section under Education for additional course requirements).

Vocal Music Education majors who want an instrumental certification add-on are required by the state accrediting board to take the following: 10 credit hours


  • Two hours of an applied major instrument (piano, guitar, brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, organ) (2)
  • Two hours of an instrumental ensemble (Concert Band, Jazz Band, Handbells, Orchestra) (2)

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