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Plan of Study – Music Education

Note: A Semester Hour (s.h.) is a unit of academic credit representing an hour of class (such as lecture class) or three hours of laboratory work each week for an academic semester. Most courses are two, three or four semester hours.

Music Education: Bach Mus

Music Education: Bachelor of Music

Major Courses (Minimum of 66 semester hours required.)
     Music Core Courses (Minimum of 26 semester hours required.)
          Theoretical Studies
               MUS 1130 Theory I (3 s.h.)
Fundamental harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic practices of the 18th and 19th centuries, including major and minor keys, intervals, cadences, primary triads in root and inverted positions, through an integrated visual/aural/compositional approach. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 1140, Sight-singing and Ear Training I.
               MUS 1140 Sight-singing and Ear Training I (1 s.h.)
Basic aural, visual, and vocal experiences in dictation and singing at sight: includes major and minor scalar and diatonic chordal outlines, rhythms in simple meter, and major and minor triads. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 1130, Theory I.
               MUS 1330 Theory II (3 s.h.)
Continuation of Theory I, including secondary, diminished, and augmented triads, non-chord tones, melodic composition, and secondary dominants, through an integrated visual/aural/compositional approach. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 1340, Sight-singing and Ear Training II.
               MUS 1340 Sight-singing and Ear Training II (1 s.h.)
Continuation of basic aural, visual, and vocal experiences in dictation and singing at sight; includes melodies constructed of primary triads, rhythms in compound meter, and major, minor, and diminished triads in inversion. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 1330, Theory II.
               MUS 1800 Introduction to Music Technology (2 s.h.)
Includes basic computer operations, study of hardware (including MIDI) and software for aural skill study, music notation and scoring, and music instruction. Basic knowledge of music fundamentals, piano keyboard, and personal computers is recommended.
               MUS 2130 Theory III (3 s.h.)
Continuation of Theory II, including fundamental harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic practices of the 18th and 19th centuries, including secondary chords, modulation, mode mixture, through an aural/visual/compositional approach. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 2140, Sight-singing and Ear Training III.
               MUS 2140 Sight-singing and Ear Training III (1 s.h.)
A continuation of aural, visual, and vocal experiences in sight singing and dictation; includes modulations to closely related keys, compound intervals, rhythmic sub-divisions, chromatic chords. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 2130, Theory III.
               MUS 2330 Theory IV (3 s.h.)
Continuation of Theory III, including fundamental harmonic and melodic practices of the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries through an integrated visual/aural/compositional approach. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 2340, Sight-singing and Ear Training IV.
               MUS 2340 Sight-singing and Ear Training IV (1 s.h.)
A continuation of Sight-Singing and Ear Training III; includes the study of unusual and mixed meters, syncopation, chromatic inflection, remote modulation, and modal scales. Must be taken concurrently with MUS 2330, Theory IV.
               MUS 4020 Contrapuntal Techniques (2 s.h.)
Aural and visual acquaintance with contrapuntal music of the 17th and 18th centuries; writing of music involving techniques characteristic of the period.
          Historical Analysis
               MUS 3330 History of Music Literature I (3 s.h.)
Development of music from pre-Christian beginnings through the Baroque period with emphasis on music form, style, literature, and composers.
               MUS 3340 History of Music Literature II (3 s.h.)
Development of music from the Classical period to the present with emphasis on musical form, style, literature, and composers.
     Required Major Courses
          Applied Music electives (Minimum of 14 semester hours required. (instrumental/vocal))
               MUAP1150 Voice (2 s.h.)
The study of vocal technique including placement/resonance, vowel formation, intonation, breath control, and tone production. Emphasis on repertoire, musicianship, and artistry through vocal literature of art songs and arias in varying languages.
               MUAP1160 Voice (2 s.h.)
The study of vocal technique including placement/resonance, vowel formation, intonation, breath control, and tone production. Emphasis on repertoire, musicianship, and artistry through vocal literature of art songs and arias in varying languages.
               MUAP1210 Piano (2 s.h.)
Study of keyboard theory, techniques and repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP1220 Piano (2 s.h.)
Study of keyboard theory, techniques and repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP1240 Organ (2 s.h.)
Organ technique; application to basic materials; congregational accompaniment; repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP1250 Organ (2 s.h.)
Organ technique; application to basic materials; congregational accompaniment; repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP1260 Violin (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1270 Violin (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1280 Guitar (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1290 Guitar (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1310 Flute (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1320 Flute (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1360 Saxophone (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1370 Saxophone (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1410 Clarinet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1420 Clarinet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1430 Viola (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1440 Viola (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1450 Cello (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1460 Cello (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1470 Harp (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1480 Harp (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1510 Trumpet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1520 Trumpet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1560 Low Brass (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1570 Low Brass (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1580 French Horn (2 s.h.)
               MUAP1590 French Horn (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2150 Voice (2 s.h.)
The study of vocal technique including placement/resonance, vowel formation, intonation, breath control, and tone production. Emphasis on repertoire, musicianship, and artistry through vocal literature of art songs and arias in varying languages.
               MUAP2160 Voice (2 s.h.)
The study of vocal technique including placement/resonance, vowel formation, intonation, breath control, and tone production. Emphasis on repertoire, musicianship, and artistry through vocal literature of art songs and arias in varying languages.
               MUAP2210 Piano (2 s.h.)
Study of keyboard theory, techniques and repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP2220 Piano (2 s.h.)
Study of keyboard theory, techniques and repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP2240 Organ (2 s.h.)
Organ technique; application to basic materials; congregational accompaniment; repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP2250 Organ (2 s.h.)
Organ technique; application to basic materials; congregational accompaniment; repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP2260 Violin (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2270 Violin (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2280 Guitar (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2290 Guitar (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2310 Flute (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2320 Flute (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2360 Saxophone (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2370 Saxophone (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2410 Clarinet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2420 Clarinet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2430 Viola (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2440 Viola (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2450 Cello (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2460 Cello (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2470 Harp (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2480 Harp (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2510 Trumpet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2520 Trumpet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2560 Low Brass (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2570 Low Brass (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2580 French Horn (2 s.h.)
               MUAP2590 French Horn (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3150 Voice (2 s.h.)
The study of vocal technique including placement/resonance, vowel formation, intonation, breath control, and tone production. Emphasis on repertoire, musicianship, and artistry through vocal literature of art songs and arias in varying languages.
               MUAP3160 Voice (2 s.h.)
The study of vocal technique including placement/resonance, vowel formation, intonation, breath control, and tone production. Emphasis on repertoire, musicianship, and artistry through vocal literature of art songs and arias in varying languages.
               MUAP3210 Piano (2 s.h.)
Study of keyboard theory, techniques and repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP3220 Piano (2 s.h.)
Study of keyboard theory, techniques and repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP3240 Organ (2 s.h.)
Organ technique; application to basic materials; congregational accompaniment; repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP3250 Organ (2 s.h.)
Organ technique; application to basic materials; congregational accompaniment; repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP3260 Violin (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3270 Violin (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3280 Guitar (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3290 Guitar (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3310 Flute (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3320 Flute (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3360 Saxophone (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3370 Saxophone (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3410 Clarinet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3420 Clarinet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3430 Viola (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3440 Viola (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3450 Cello (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3460 Cello (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3470 Harp (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3480 Harp (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3510 Trumpet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3520 Trumpet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3560 Low Brass (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3570 Low Brass (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3580 French Horn (2 s.h.)
               MUAP3590 French Horn (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4150 Voice (2 s.h.)
The study of vocal technique including placement/resonance, vowel formation, intonation, breath control, and tone production. Emphasis on repertoire, musicianship, and artistry through vocal literature of art songs and arias in varying languages.
               MUAP4160 Voice (2 s.h.)
The study of vocal technique including placement/resonance, vowel formation, intonation, breath control, and tone production. Emphasis on repertoire, musicianship, and artistry through vocal literature of art songs and arias in varying languages.
               MUAP4210 Piano (2 s.h.)
Study of keyboard theory, techniques and repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP4220 Piano (2 s.h.)
Study of keyboard theory, techniques and repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP4240 Organ (2 s.h.)
Organ technique; application to basic materials; congregational accompaniment; repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP4250 Organ (2 s.h.)
Organ technique; application to basic materials; congregational accompaniment; repertoire designed to meet needs of individual students.
               MUAP4260 Violin (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4270 Violin (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4280 Guitar (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4290 Guitar (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4310 Flute (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4320 Flute (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4360 Saxophone (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4370 Saxophone (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4410 Clarinet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4420 Clarinet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4430 Viola (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4440 Viola (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4450 Cello (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4460 Cello (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4470 Harp (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4480 Harp (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4510 Trumpet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4520 Trumpet (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4560 Low Brass (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4570 Low Brass (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4580 French Horn (2 s.h.)
               MUAP4590 French Horn (2 s.h.)
          Group Performance (Minimum of 8 semester hours required. (2 semester hours of MUAP 2610 required for vocal majors))
               MUAP1080 Chorale (1 s.h.)
Study and performance of sacred and secular choral literature; development of a discriminatory taste in music through experience in actual participation.
               MUAP2610 Lyric Theater (1 s.h.)
The study and public performance of staged productions from the operatic, light opera, and Broadway genres. Open to all students and community members.
               MUAP3620 Ensemble: Instrumental Chamber Music (1 s.h.)
Study and performance of duos, trios, quartets and other combinations; open to all students by audition.
               MUAP3720 Ensemble: Orchestra/Band (1 s.h.)
Rehearsal, membership, and performance in an orchestra, band, or jazz ensemble; open to all students by audition.
          MUAP4800 Senior Recital (1 s.h.)
Students will prepare for and perform a public recital of memorized repertoire appropriate for their instrument or voice.
          MUS 3110&3120 or MUAP4010 (Choose from: both MUS 3110 and MUS 3120 or MUAP 4010.)
                    MUS 3110 Diction 1: English and Italian (1 s.h.)
The basics of English and Italian lyric diction, designed for singers and teachers of singing, including the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet.
                    MUS 3120 Diction 2: German and French (1 s.h.)
The basics of German and French lyric diction, designed for singers and teachers of singing, including the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: MUS 3110 or department approval.
               MUAP4010 Orchestration (2 s.h.)
Fundamentals of orchestration and arranging for instruments and voices, with an emphasis on the application of 18th to 21st century techniques. Prerequisite: four semesters of theory or departmental approval.
          MUS 3630 Strings Pedagogy (2 s.h.)
Group study of strings; technical differences, capabilities, peculiarities, ranges, bowings, etc., sufficient to teach beginning students effectively in groups. Designed for the middle and secondary school teacher.
          MUS 3650 Woodwinds Pedagogy (2 s.h.)
Group study of winds: technical differences, capabilities, peculiarities, ranges, etc., sufficient to teach beginning students effectively in groups. Designed for the middle and secondary school teacher.
          MUS 3660 Brass Pedagogy (1 s.h.)
Group study of brass: technical differences, capabilities, peculiarities, ranges, etc., sufficient to teach beginning students effectively in groups. Designed for the middle and secondary school teacher.
          MUS 3670 Percussion Pedagogy (1 s.h.)
Group study of percussion: technical differences, capabilities, peculiarities, ranges, etc., sufficient to teach beginning students effectively in groups. Designed for the middle and secondary school teacher.
          MUS 4030 Form and Analysis (2 s.h.)
Structural elements of musical composition as applied to form, from the simple song forms to the sonata-allegro form; melodic, harmonic, and structural analysis of representative works.
          MUS 4040 Conducting and Performing Techniques (2 s.h.)
Integrated course with emphasis on baton technique, score reading, and arranging. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours.
          MUS 4800 Teaching Music at the PK-Elementary Level (2 s.h.)
Methods and materials for teaching general music in the classroom, as well as the study of standards, methods, materials, and rehearsal techniques for the PK through elementary vocal and instrumental programs.
          MUS 4850 Teaching of Music at the Secondary Level (2 s.h.)
Study of standards, repertoire, techniques, and materials of choral and instrumental music for the middle and high school music programs.
          MUS 4960 Senior Seminar in Music (1 s.h.)
Capstone course for all music concentrations. In-depth consideration of issues related to the senior music major's concentration. To be taken in the student's senior year.

Recommended Support Courses

Recommended Support
     GDA 1710 Graphic Design I (GDA*/JRN) (3 s.h.)
Overview of the field of graphic design, with emphasis on basic terminology, process, and procedure. The elements and principles of successful graphic design are introduced and practiced through hand-rendered and digital projects. Corequisite: GDA 1720, GDA 1730.
     GDA 1720 Digital Imaging (3 s.h.)
An introduction to the uses of Adobe Illustrator. Students master key Adobe Illustrator program functions, including tools and palettes, in creating digital images. In this course students create projects that demonstrate a clear understanding of these digital visual communication tools.
     MUS 4070 Choral Techniques (2 s.h.)
Integrated course in development of choral tone, blend, balance, articulation and appropriate baton techniques, score preparation, style, and rehearsal procedures.
     TRE 1010 Fundamentals of Acting (3 s.h.)
An exploration of the basics of acting through exercises that build a process from script page to stage, including approaching a script, preparation and research, and how to work collaboratively in the professional world. Scripts used include monologues and scene work. Preparation and research of scripts include investigating not only the particulars of the script itself, but how it relates historically to the periods in which it is set, in which it was written, and to the history of theater.
     TRE 2010 or TRE 2020 (Choose from TRE 2010 or TRE 2020.)
          TRE 2010 Musical Theatre Dance Styles I (2 s.h.)
Explore the varying styles of dance as used in the musical theater genre. Short segments of various styles of dance used in the musical theatre genre, such as ballet, tap, ballroom, modern, jazz, contemporary, and others will be studied.
          TRE 2020 Musical Theatre Dance Styles II (2 s.h.)
Explore the varying styles of dance as used in the musical theatre genre. Short segments of various styles of dance used in the musical theater genre, such as ballet, tap, ballroom, modern, jazz, contemporary, and others.