The B.A. degree in Music Education includes both a Choral and Instrumental course sequence. This program is meant specifically for the professional training of K-12 teachers. Both degree sequences are in full compliance with the Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure requirements, NCATE accreditation, as well as the new National Standards for Arts Education.
Students are reminded to consult with their music department faculty advisor prior to each registration.
**Printable version of course requirements
CORE: (ALL)
| MUSIC 111 - Comprehensive Musicianship I | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 121 - Musicianship Skills I | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 112 - Comprehensive Musicianship II | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 122 - Musicianship Skills II | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 211 - Comprehensive Musicianship III | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 221 - Musicianship Skills III | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 212 - Comprehensive Musicianship IV | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 222 - Musicianship Skills IV | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 335 - History of Music I | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 336 - History of Music II | ___________________________ |
XXX - MUSIC MAJOR FIELD TEST (0). Required for graduation.
Students are required, in the Spring of their Junior or Senior year, to take a standardized Major Field Test covering Theory & Analysis, Literature, History, and Aural Skills. The standardized test should be taken only after completing the Music History sequence (MU335 & MU336).
LESSONS: (7 SEMESTERS)
| MUSIC 227 - Applied Voice (first four semesters) | __________________________ |
| MUSIC 337 - Applied Voice (upper division lessons) | __________________________ |
| MUSIC 114 - Secondary Instrument | __________________________ |
ENSEMBLES: (7 SEMESTERS)
| MUSIC 230 - Symphonic Band | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 231 - Wind Ensemble | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 232 - Chamber Choir | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 233 - Orchestra | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 234 - Men's Chorus | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 235 - Campus Singers | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 237 - Clarinet Ensemble | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 238 - Jazz Ensemble | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 239 - All College Choir | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 240 - Chapel Choir, Jazz Combo, String | ___________________________ |
| Chamber Music, Ensemble Performance, Guitar Ensemble | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 241 - Saxaphone Quartet | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 242 - Brass Choir | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 243 - Percussion/Marimba Ensemble | ___________________________ |
Special Studies:
| MUSIC 323 - Choral Techniques I | ___________________________ |
| MUSIC 324 - Choral Techniques II | ___________________________ |
| *Piano Proficiency Exam (must pass for degree) | ___________________________ |
Students pursuing the choral education sequence who do not have voice as their primary area of study must fulfill two levels of voice competencies (distributed by the instructor)
Students desiring a K-12 teaching license in vocal or instrumental music must be accepted into the education department to complete a minor in education. See education department listing for the supporting minor in education requirements.
Students in music education may receive special credit towards some core requirements. However, they are advised that a program in music fulfilling Minnesota state licensure requirements may require a ninth semester, course overloads and/or attendance at summer school. Students are urged to contact the education department regarding requirements.