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Bachelor of Music Education
B.M.E.
Major Code: 37
Major
Select Option A or B
Option A: Instrumental
55 Semester Hours
Music Theory and Literature
- MUS 1101 Music Theory and Literature I Aural Laboratory
- MUS 1203 Music Theory and Literature I; Introduction to Music Study
- MUS 1231 Music Theory and Literature II Aural Laboratory
- MUS 1243 Music Theory and Literature II; Elementary Writing and Analysis
- MUS 2201 Music Theory and Literature III Aural Laboratory
- MUS 2213 Music Theory and Literature III; Intermediate Writing and Analysis
- MUS 2231 Music Theory and Literature IV Aural Laboratory
- MUS 2243 Music Theory and Literature IV; Advanced Writing and Analysis
- MUS 3201 Music Theory and Literature V Aural Laboratory
- MUS 3213 Musical Theory and Literature V; Contrapuntal Writing and Analysis
History of Music
Conducting
Music Education
Applied Music
- Four hours Piano (MUS 2341,2441,2541,2641)+
- Fourteen hours Primary Instrument(2510,4510) (minimum six hours upper level)
- Six hours Secondary Instruments
- One hour Voice
Option B: Vocal
53 Semester Hours
Music Theory and Literature
- MUS 1101 Music Theory and Literature I Aural Laboratory
- MUS 1203 Music Theory and Literature I; Introduction to Music Study
- MUS 1231 Music Theory and Literature II Aural Laboratory
- MUS 1243 Music Theory and Literature II; Elementary Writing and Analysis
- MUS 2201 Music Theory and Literature III Aural Laboratory
- MUS 2213 Music Theory and Literature III; Intermediate Writing and Analysis
- MUS 2231 Music Theory and Literature IV Aural Laboratory
- MUS 2243 Music Theory and Literature IV; Advanced Writing and Analysis
- MUS 3201 Music Theory and Literature V Aural Laboratory
- MUS 3213 Musical Theory and Literature V; Contrapuntal Writing and Analysis
History of Music
Conducting
Music Education
One of the Following:
- 1. Applied Music for Voice Majors: Seven hours of Piano or Organ (MUS 2341,2441,2541,2641,3441,3541,3641) or (ORG 1510,3510)*; fourteen hours of Voice (VCE 3510,4510); (minimum of four hours upper level) and two (2) hours of secondary instruments.
- 2. Applied Music for Piano or Organ Majors: Seven hours of Voice (VCE 3510,4510); fourteen hours of Piano or Organ (PNO or ORG 3510,4510)*; (minimum of four hours upper level) and two (2) hours of secondary instruments (MUS 2411 or 3411 (Woodwind), MUS 2431 (Percussion), MUS 2401 or 3401 (Brass), and MUS 2441 (Strings)).
Recommended but not Required Vocal Classes:
The courses prescribed above fulfill the requirements for a Major–Minor combination for the Bachelor of Music Education degree and for a first and second Major for the Bachelor of Music degree. Students majoring in Music Education must take MUS 4303 (Elem Music Methods), and either MUS 4313 (Instrumental Methods), or MUS 4323 (Choral Methods) to meet Methods and Materials requirements of professional education.
Bachelor of Music Education majors are required to participate in a major ensemble for seven (7) semesters. Instrumental and Vocal Bachelor of Music Performance majors must participate in a major ensemble for eight (8) semesters. Participation in an ensemble is recommended for all students taking applied music.
A half recital, or a senior project, is required of all senior Music Education degree candidates. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in Applied Music will present full recitals during both Junior and Senior years of study. Bachelor of Music candidates with an emphasis in Sacred Music may submit a senior recital, a research paper, or a practicum project.
+ If the student's primary instrument is piano, another (non keyboard) instrument is to be substituted for the piano requirement.
* If the student has sufficient proficiency on the piano, he or she may substitute up to two hours of organ for the piano requirement.
Note: In addition to the major program, an education degree requires a professional education component.
