Core Music Curriculum
All Music Education majors, regardless of emphasis, must complete the following core curriculum in order to graduate.
Theory Skills
| MUS 220 | Materials of Music I | 1/2 Course Credit |
| MUS 222 | Materials of Music II | 1/2 Course Credit |
| MUS 221 | Aural Harmony I | 1/2 Course Credit |
| MUS 223 | Aural Harmony II | 1/2 Course Credit |
| MUS 320 | Materials of Music III | 1/2 Course Credit |
| MUS 322 | Materials of Music IV | 1/2 Course Credit |
| MUS 321 | Aural & Keyboard Harmony III | 1/2 Course Credit |
| MUS 323 | Aural & Keyboard Harmony IV | 1/2 Course Credit |
History and Literature
| MUS 115 | Intro to Music Literature | 1 Course Credit |
| MUS 330 | Music History I | 1 Course Credit |
| MUS 331 | Music History II | 1 Course Credit |
Applied Skills
MUA Applied lessons Total of 2.0 credits
| MUS 100 | Class Piano | 1/4 Course Credit |
| MUS 101 | Class Piano II | 1/4 Course Credit |
| MUS 103 | Class Voice | 1/4 Course Credit |
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Lesson
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Credit
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Course Number
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Prerequisites
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First Private Lesson
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¼
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MUA 105
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None
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First Private Lesson
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½
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MUA 106
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None
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Second Private Lesson
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¼
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MUA 107
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MUA 105 or MUA 106
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Second Private Lesson
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½
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MUA 108
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MUA 105 or MUA 106
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Third Private Lesson
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¼
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MUA 325
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MUA 107 or MUA 108
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Third Private Lesson
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½
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MUA 326
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MUA 107 or MUA 108
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Fourth Private Lesson
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¼
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MUA 327
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MUA 325 or MUA 326
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Fourth Private Lesson
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½
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MUA 328
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MUA 325 or MUA 326
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Fifth Private Lesson
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¼
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MUA 335
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MUA 327 or MUA 328
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Fifth Private Lesson
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½
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MUA 336
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MUA 327 or MUA 328
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Sixth Private Lesson
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¼
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MUA 337
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MUA 335 or MUA 336
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Sixth Private Lesson
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½
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MUA 338
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MUA 335 or MUA 336
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Seventh Private Lesson
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¼
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MUS 345
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MUA 337 or MUA 338
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Seventh Private Lesson
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½
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MUA 346
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MUA 337 or MUA 338
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Eighth Private Lesson
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¼
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MUA 347
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MUA 345 or MUA 346
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Eighth Private Lesson
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½
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MUA 348
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MUS 345 or MUA 346
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Junior Recital
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½
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MUA 340
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MUA 327 or MUA 328
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Senior Recital
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½
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MUA 400
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MUA 337 or MUA 338
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MUS Ensemble
Primary instrument or career related total of 1.5 credits (six terms of ensemble)
Students must earn a minimum of 1.5 credits in one or more ensembles related to the student's principal applied instrument(s) and/or career goals by participating in at least one ensemble each term for six separate academic terms. More than one ensemble may be elected in any given academic term, but earning those credits does not excuse the student from required participation in at least one ensemble for each of the six terms. Students are strongly advised not to participate in more than three ensembles in any given term.
MUSIC EDUCATION: VOCAL Concert Choir each term except during professional term. (8 or 9 terms)
MUSIC EDUCATION: INSTRUMENTAL Wind Ensemble each term except during professional term. (8 or 9 terms)
MUSIC MINOR Students must earn 0.5 ensemble credits (2 terms of any ensemble)
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NOTES
Private applied music lessons (MUA) are offered as one or two half-hour lessons weekly, or as one full-hour lesson, depending on the decision of the teacher and needs of the student. Students taking two half-hour lessons per week or one full-hour lesson receive one-half (1/2) course credit. Students who take one half-hour lesson per week receive one-fourth (1/4) course credit. Applied Music students will also attend a monthly departmental recital and may participate in performance labs as part of the course.
Proficiency Requirements for Retention in and Completion of the Major— A thorough review is conducted at the end of the junior year, or equivalent, to evaluate progress toward the completion of the Music degree. The oral presentation in the junior interview focuses on the student’s self-evaluation, future plans, and career goals. In addition to all core curricular requirements, all Music majors must satisfy departmental standards for written and oral communication by successfully completing the sophomore and junior interview, MUS 330, 331, and Senior Seminar requirements.
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Music Emphasis
The additional courses beyond the basic core courses listed above under Music are as follows for each Music Education emphasis:
Music Education Vocal Emphasis
MUA Applied - Two course credits required
Concert Choir (MUS 131) - .50-.75 additional credits, depending on number of terms of enrollment
| MUS 131 | Concert Choir | 1/4 Course Credit |
| MUS 326 | Vocal Methods | 1 Course Credit |
| MUS 335 | Mat & Meth of Elem Music | 1 Course Credit |
| MUS 337 | Conducting | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 150 | Int-Ed:Think About Lrng,Tchg | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 330 | Extended School Experience | 1 Course Credit |
| MUS 342V | Voice Pedagogy & Diction | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 346 | Literacy in the Content Area | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 349 | Education and Culture | 1 Course Credit |
Professional Year
| EDS 481 | Stdnt Tchg Sem:P-12,5-12,8-12 | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 482 | Student Tchg:P-12,5-12,8-12 | 3 Course Credits |
NOTE: It is recommended that, during the first term of enrollment at the College, those who plan to teach consult with the Music Department advisor about admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) and about state certification requirements.
Total Emphasis Courses 14.50-14.75
Core Music Courses (no Senior Seminar )+ 10.50
Total Music Credits Required 25.00-25.25
Music Education Instrumental Emphasis
MUA Applied - Two course credits required
MUS 132 - .50-.75 additional credits required, depending on number of terms of enrollment
| MUS 132 | Wind Ensemble | 1/4 Course Credit |
| MUS 328 | Tchg Brass & Percussion Instru | 1/2 Course Credit |
| MUS 329 | Teaching Woodwind Instruments | 1/2 Course Credit |
| MUS 335 | Mat & Meth of Elem Music | 1 Course Credit |
| MUS 336 | Fund Tchg Instrumental Music | 1 Course Credit |
| MUS 337 | Conducting | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 150 | Int-Ed:Think About Lrng,Tchg | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 330 | Extended School Experience | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 346 | Literacy in the Content Area | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 349 | Education and Culture | 1 Course Credit |
Professional Year
| EDS 481 | Stdnt Tchg Sem:P-12,5-12,8-12 | 1 Course Credit |
| EDS 482 | Student Tchg:P-12,5-12,8-12 | 3 Course Credits |
NOTE: It is recommended that, during the first term of enrollment at the College, those who plan to teach consult with an Education Studies faculty member about admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) and about state certification requirements.