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Music Education
The curriculum for majors in music education, leading
to the Bachelor of Science in Education degree, combines
a broad requirement in general education with advanced
study in music theory, history and literature of music,
applied music, specialized courses in music education and
participation in performing organizations. The program
prepares prospective public/private school teachers who
specialize in music education with certification in all of
the following areas: elementary vocal, instrumental, and
general music; junior high/middle school music programs,
including general music, instrumental, and vocal classes;
and secondary school music programs, including all vocal
and instrumental activities, general music, and elective
academic courses. The emphasis of the program is twofold:
the achievement of significant musical understanding and
ability; and the development of teaching skills and
techniques necessary for the effective communication of
music understanding and abilities to others.
A high percentage of graduates find employment in their
chosen fields. Increasing percentages are also attending
graduate schools. Education graduates have secured
teaching positions in districts in at least 10 different states,
private and parochial schools, and part-time church
positions. The Bachelor of Science in Education degree
(B.S.Ed.) in Music Education is fully accredited by the
National Association of Schools of Music, National Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the
Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Prospective music majors are accepted in the department
on the basis of an audition before a faculty committee from
the Department of Music. Several dates are scheduled
throughout the academic year. Contact the Department of
Music for additional information.
Program Requirements
General Education
The general education distribution for all students in the
college is presented on page 58. Teacher education selection
and retention standards are listed on pages 164-167.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
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ED 110 Introduction to Education ............................. 3
ED 122 Educational Psychology ................................ 3
ED 432 Student Teaching in Music ........................... 6
ED 433 Student Teaching in Music ........................... 6
MUS 240 Introduction to Music Technology ............... 3
MUS 333 Elementary Music Methods .......................... 3
MUS 362 Instrumental Methods ................................... 2
MUS 363 Vocal Methods ............................................... 2
SPED 418 Exceptionalities in the Regular Classroom .. 3
TOTAL ........................................................ 31
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
MUS 126 Music Theory I .............................................. 2
MUS 127 Music Theory II ............................................ 2
MUS 128 Aural Skills I ................................................. 1
MUS 129 Aural Skills II ................................................ 1
MUS 226 Music Theory III ........................................... 2
MUS 227 Music Theory IV ........................................... 2
MUS 228 Aural Skills III .............................................. 1
MUS 229 Aural Skills IV .............................................. 1
MUS 345 Music From 1750 to 1900............................. 3
MUS 346 Music From Antiquity to 1750 ..................... 3
MUS 347 20th Century Music....................................... 3
MUS 360 Basic Conducting .......................................... 1
MUS 365 Instrumental Conducting .............................. 2
OR
MUS 366 Choral Conducting ........................................ 2
MUS 370 Orchestration/Arranging ............................... 2
KEYBOARD AND VOICE PROFICIENCY
PIANO (REQUIRED OF ALL BUT PIANO MAJORS*)
MUS 160 Piano Class I.................................................. 1
MUS 161 Piano Class II ................................................ 1
MUS 220 Piano Class III ............................................... 1
MUSA125 Applied Music: Piano ................................... 1
VOICE (REQUIRED OF ALL BUT VOICE MAJORS*)
MUS 162 Voice Class I .................................................. 1
MUS 163 Voice Class II ................................................ 1
*Students whose applied area is voice or piano will substitute an
approved music elective (three credits).
PIANO COMPETENCY TEST
Piano competency is required of all music education
majors in order to qualify for student teaching and
graduation. A student may take the Piano Competency Exam
at any time, but no later than the end of the sophomore
year.
INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES
s.h.
MUS 241 Woodwind Class I .......................................... 1
MUS 242 Woodwind Class II ......................................... 1
MUS 243 Brass Class ..................................................... 1
MUS 244 String Class .................................................... 1
MUS 245 Percussion Class............................................. 1
APPLIED MUSIC (LESSONS)
All matriculated music majors must elect applied music
credits on their major instrument/voice each semester in
residence.
PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS
All matriculated music majors must participate in a
performing organization each semester in residence.
APPLIED MUSIC SEMINAR
Students pursuing degree programs are required to elect
MUS 110 and to attend the biweekly student recital series
each semester in residence as part of their curricular and
performance requirements. All students are strongly
encouraged to perform.
JUNIOR/SENIOR RECITAL
Students in the Music Education degree program are
required to present a Senior Recital in their major applied
area in accordance with generally accepted musical,
technical, and repertoire standards. The Junior Recital is
optional. Students performing a Junior or Senior Recital
must audition the semester prior to the semester in which
the recital is to be performed. Students who successfully
complete the audition process must elect MUS 110 and
either MUS 310 for a Junior Recital or MUS 410 for a Senior
Recital. Must be enrolled in the semester the recital is to be
performed.
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