2007-08 Academic Year - Humboldt State University

Music Education
Bachelor of Arts degree
with a major in Music—education
option leading to a K-12 music
teaching credential
Department Chair
Dr. Kenneth Ayoob
Department of Music
Music Complex 143
(707) 826-3531
The Program
This program prepares students to teach
music in elementary and high school. (For
information on preliminary and professional
clear teaching credentials, see Education)
The department is vitally concerned with
providing quality experiences to prepare the
future music educators. A broad spectrum
of course offerings provides opportunity
to participate in all aspects of the musical
experience.
Students receive instruction in all instrumental
areas, keyboard, and voice. They may
perform with a variety of performance organizations—symphonic
band, choir, symphony,
madrigals, chamber ensembles, band, opera
workshop, jazz band, chorale, vocal jazz ensemble,
and combos. The quality of these
organizations allows students to perform
the finest of musical literature while observing
rehearsal techniques, philosophies, and
performance styles vital for success as a
teacher.
For additional information about the department,
its facilities, and accreditation,
see the section titled The Program.
Preparation
Entering students benefit by having a music
background that includes private study and
experience in musical performance organizations.
REQUIREMENTS
Anyone seeking to enter the music education
program must have a placement evaluation in
performance, theory, aural skills, and music
history/literature. Our faculty evaluate student
skills and knowledge and assign courses
based on the results of this evaluation
regardless of courses completed at other
institutions. A music fundamentals course
is available for those needing preparatory
study with music notation and structure.
Music education students also must demonstrate
proficiency in guitar. The Department
of Music has specific competency requirements.
Music majors must participate in a performance
ensemble each semester. In addition,
music majors are expected to attend six
complete performances each semester in
residence.
Please note: Requirements listed here do
not include professional education courses
required for the credential. Those earning
this degree may waive SSAT/Praxis assessments
before entering the credential
program.
Before applying to the secondary education
credential program, students must meet the
prerequisite of 45 hours early field experience
or enroll in SED 210/410. In addition,
they must take EDUC 285 or equivalent.
Core Curriculum
MUS 106-107 Ensembles
[two required in core]
MUS 130 Piano III [based on placement
evaluation, majors not ready for
MUS 130 must take MUS
108K or 109K; with advisor’s
consent, pianists may substitute
a voice or instrument class]
MUS 214-215 Theory I & II [based on
placement evaluation, majors
not ready for MUS 214 must
enroll in MUS 110]
MUS 216-217 Ear Training I & II
MUS 251
Music History: Antiquity
to 1750 [based on placement
evaluation, majors not ready
for MUS 251 must enroll in
GE course MUS 104]
MUS 252 Music History: 1750
to Present
MUS 302 Music in World Culture
MUS 314-315 Theory III & IV
MUS 316-317 Ear Training III & IV
MUS 330 Piano IV [with advisor’s
consent, pianists may substitute
a voice or instrument class]
Credential Option
(beyond the core)
Upper Division
MUS 318 Jazz Improvisation
MUS 319 Development of Musical
Concepts
MUS 334 Fundamentals of Conducting
MUS 338 Vocal & Instrumental Scoring
MUS 355 Intermediate Voice*
MUS 360 Music Technology: Midi &
Finale
MUS 370-373 Instrumental Techniques
MUS 381 Selection, Care, & Repair of
Musical Instruments
MUS 384 Choral Literature
MUS 387 Instrumental Literature
MUS 406-407 Performance Ensemble
[at least one in jazz and one in
a second area—for example,
an instrumental ensemble for
voice credential students or a
vocal ensemble for instrumental
credential students]
MUS 420-437 Studio Instruction,
Advanced
MUS 455 Foundations of Music
Education
Competency assessment in guitar.
* Vocal emphasis students take MUS 356,
Lyric Diction.
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2007-2008 Humboldt State University Catalog Music Education
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