Undergraduate Degree Programs
The degrees bachelor of arts in music, bachelor of music, and bachelor of music education are granted by the university, upon recommendation of the faculty of the College of Music, to those who have successfully completed prescribed requirements.
Students must complete graduation forms and schedule a final checkout appointment by December 15 for May/August graduation and by October 1 for December graduation.
The undergraduate degrees in music emphasize knowledge and awareness of:
• solo performance and technique, including the various musical styles used in compositions for students’ musical instruments or voice;
• each composition performed, notation and editorial signs used in the compositions performed, and repertoire for the students’ performance medium;
• ensemble performance, including familiarity with major composers in the student’s performance medium and the techniques necessary to blend a number of individual musicians into an ensemble;
• concert and recital opportunities, including literature composed for different performance forces;
• theoretical studies, including tonal harmony, counterpoint, voice-leading, and notation; formal principles and analytical techniques for tonal music; and instruments in score, including the concert pitch of transposing instruments and nomenclature used in scores; and
• historical studies, including representative works in the canon of musical literature from chant to the present, the general outlines of the history of music from the Middle Ages to the present, music in the United States, and musical cultures other than those of Europe.
In addition, students completing any of the degrees in music are expected to acquire the ability to:
• perform solo and ensemble repertoire demonstrating musical artistry, technical proficiency, and stylistic understanding;
• demonstrate an understanding of theoretical studies, including sight-reading and ear training; and
• demonstrate an understanding of historical studies including the analysis of stylistic periods and music of non-Western cultures.
Students may complete requirements in two fields and receive two degrees from the university. Such double-degree programs are available combining music with business, engineering, journalism and mass communication, or disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students must make application for a double-degree program in both the College of Music and the Leeds School of Business, the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, or the College of Arts and Sciences. Any other combined program must be arranged by consulting both schools or colleges.
The bachelor of arts in music degree has as its goal a broad education in music within a liberal arts context. Although students may elect to pursue special interests, the primary emphasis is on the development of basic musicianship, an ability to perform music, and a broad knowledge of the foundations and principles of music as an art. The bachelor of arts in music may be completed with or without an emphasis in musicology and world musics.
Students may elect to pursue a degree in a nonmusic field in addition to a music degree. This is most often done with a BA in music; double degrees typically require more than four years to complete.
A minimum of 120 semester hours with an overall GPA of 2.000 must be earned for the BA in music degree. Of these hours, at least 68 (66 for musicology emphasis) must be in nonmusic courses. Thirty must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. A minimum of 44 hours (50 for musicology emphasis) is required in music courses.
The normal pattern for private applied instruction in this degree is one half-hour lesson per week for 2 semester hours of credit. Not more than 16 semester hours (12 for musicology emphasis) of credit in private instruction may be used toward the degree.
Students registered for applied music must participate in an ensemble as recommended by their applied faculty. A maximum of 4 credit hours (6 for musicology emphasis) in ensemble can apply to the BA in music degree.
A recital may be given with permission of the chair of the applied faculty area and the student’s advisor.
In addition to the general requirements listed above, the following specific requirements must be met:
1. Three credits of English composition.
2. Basic proficiency in one foreign language equal to three semesters at the university level. This requirement also may be fulfilled by three years of study in high school in one language or by passing a university proficiency examination.
3. Nonmusic electives to fulfill the minimum requirement of 68 semester hours of credit. Of the nonmusic electives, 37 semester hours of credit must be fulfilled through the College of Arts and Sciences core curriculum. The arts and sciences core curriculum for the BA degree includes:
3 credit hours of written communication
3 credit hours of historical context
3 credit hours of culture/gender diversity
3 credit hours of United States context
3 credit hours of contemporary societies
3 credit hours of ideas and values
6 credit hours of literature and the arts
13 credit hours of natural science
For the BA in music degree, students must complete the courses listed below. More detail is given on the degree sheet available from the associate dean of undergraduate studies.
Bachelor of Arts in Music
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 | 2 |
| Applied instruction (lessons and literature class) | 4 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Foreign language | 3 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Nonmusic electives | 9 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2988 Introduction to Music Research | 1 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| Applied instruction (lessons and literature class) | 4 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Nonmusic electives | 18 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101) | 2 |
| Nonmusic electives | 22 |
| Senior Year |
| Elective in music history, 4000 level | 3 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Nonmusic electives | 21 |
Bachelor of Arts in Music with an Emphasis in Musicology and World Musics
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 | 2 |
| Applied instruction (lessons and literature class) | 4 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Foreign language | 3 |
| Nonmusic electives | 9 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2988 Introduction to Musical Research | 1 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| Applied instruction (lessons and literature class) | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Nonmusic electives | 18 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation Recitals (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2772 World Musics | 3 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| 4000-level theory elective | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Nonmusic electives | 17 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 2772 World Musics | 3 |
| MUSC 4112 Ethnomusicology | 3 |
| 4000-level music history elective | 3 |
| Nonmusic electives | 20 |
The four-year professional curriculum leading to the bachelor of music degree emphasizes creative skill, academic achievement, and artistic performance in music. Concentration areas are offered in performance, composition, musicology, and jazz studies. Performance areas include voice, piano, jazz piano, organ, string instruments, classical guitar, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
A half recital in the junior year and a full recital in the senior year are required of students in the performance concentration areas, except voice theatre. Students should check with their advisor about preview policies.
A thesis is required of students in the composition and musicology areas. For composition students, the thesis should be an original composition; for musicology students, a major paper. Students should check with their advisor for details.
A senior project is required of students in the voice theatre area. This project may be a senior recital, major role, or direction or design of a major show.
Specific performance group requirements are controlled by the degree plan in each concentration area and are subject to the advisor’s judgment in the best interest of the student.
The bachelor of music degrees include requirements in theory, history, and literature of music. Elective study in most degrees requires 30 nonmusic credits, including 3 in English composition, and 12 free electives that may be music or non-music courses. A suggested course sequence is shown below. (More detail is given on the degree sheets available from the associate dean for undergraduate studies.)
Students pursuing the bachelor of music degree will be required to take one 3-hour course in English composition through the Program for Writing and Rhetoric or the English department. Courses such as First-Year Writing and Rhetoric, Freshman Writing Seminar, or Introduction to Creative Writing fulfill the requirement. The credit hours are applied in the liberal arts electives category. Students are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement by the end of their freshman year.
All degrees require 120 credit hours.
Brass and Percussion Performance Concentration Area
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1XXX Applied brass/percussion instruction (lessons and literature class) | 6 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| PMUS 2XXX Applied brass/percussion instruction (lessons and literature class) | 6 |
| Chamber Music | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives | 14 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 2071 Instrumentation | 2 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 4918 Your Music Career | 2 |
| PMUS 3XXX Applied brass/percussion instruction (lessons and literature class) | 6 |
| Chamber Music | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Upper-division Theory Elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101) | 2 |
| Electives | 5 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 4081 Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| MUSC 4997 Senior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 4XXX Applied brass/percussion instruction (lessons and literature class) | 6 |
| Chamber Music | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Non-Western Music 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Music electives | 3 |
| Electives | 12 |
Composition Concentration Area
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| PMUS 1526 Composition (and Composition Seminar) | 6 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| Applied lessons | 4 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2071 Instrumentation | 2 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| PMUS 2526 Composition (and Composition Seminar) | 6 |
| Applied lessons | 4 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives | 12 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 4001 New Music Styles and Practices | 2 |
| MUSC 4011 16th Century Counterpoint | 2 |
| MUSC 4041 Orchestration | 2 |
| PMUS 3526 Composition (and Composition Seminar) | 6 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 4021 18th Century Counterpoint | 2 |
| MUSC 4061, 4071 Tonal Analysis and Post-tonal Theory and Analysis | 4 |
| PMUS 4526 Composition (and Composition Seminar) | 6 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Electives | 10 |
Classical Guitar Performance Concentration Area
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1326 Guitar Sight Reading | 1 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| MUSC 2366 Introduction to Accompanying | 2 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 | 2 |
| PMUS 1566 Applied guitar instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 8 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives | 5 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| PMUS 2566 Applied guitar instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 8 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Music electives | 3 |
| Electives | 12 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 4061 Tonal Analysis | 2 |
| PMUS 3566 Applied guitar instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 7 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Upper-division theory or history elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101) | 2/3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 4106 Guitar Literature | 2 |
| MUSC 4997 Senior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 4566 Applied guitar instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 7 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Electives | 14 |
Harp Performance Concentration Area
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 | 2 |
| PMUS 1576 Applied harp instruction (lessons and literature class) | 8 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| PMUS 2105, 2205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 | 2 |
| PMUS 2576 Applied harp instruction (lessons and literature class) | 8 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives | 14 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 2071 Instrumentation | 2 |
| PMUS 3576 Applied harp instruction (lessons and literature class) | 7 |
| Chamber Music | 1 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 4997 Senior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 4576 Applied harp instruction (lessons and literature class) | 7 |
| Chamber Music | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Non-Western Music 2000/4000 | 3 |
| Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101) | 2 |
| Electives | 9 |
Organ Performance Concentration Area
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1616 Applied organ instruction (lessons and literature class) | 6 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Performance minor | 2 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2265 Service Playing Techniques | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| PMUS 2616 Applied organ instruction (lessons and literature class) | 8 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Performance minor | 2 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 4011 or 4021 16th/18th Century Counterpoint | 2 |
| MUSC 4285, 4295 Organ Survey | 6 |
| PMUS 3616 Applied organ instruction (lessons and literature class) | 7 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 4011 or 4021 16th/18th Century Counterpoint | 2 |
| MUSC 4997 Senior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 4616 Applied organ instruction (lessons and literature class) | 7 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 |
| Electives | 14 |
Piano Performance Concentration Area
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1325 Sight Reading for Piano | 1 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| MUSC 2365 Introduction to Accompanying | 2 |
| PMUS 1636 Applied piano instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2325 Applied Harmony for the Keyboard | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| PMUS 2636 Applied piano instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| PMUS 4105 Supervised Accompanying | 2 |
| Electives | 14 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 (fall) | 2 |
| MUSC 3345/3355 Piano Pedagogy 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 3802/3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 4061 Tonal Analysis or MUSC 4071 Post-tonal Theory and Analysis | 2 |
| PMUS 3636 Applied piano instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Band, orchestra, or choir | 2 |
| Performance minor | 4 |
| Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101) | 2 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 4325, 4335 Piano Literature 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 4997 Senior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 4636 Applied piano instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| PMUS 4105 Supervised Accompanying | 2 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Electives | 12 |
Jazz Piano Performance Concentration Area
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EMUS 1427 Jazz Ensemble | 2 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1325 Sight Reading for Piano | 1 |
| MUSC 2365 Introduction to Accompanying | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1636 Applied Piano Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 4 |
| PMUS 1806 Applied Jazz Piano Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EMUS 1427 Jazz Ensemble | 2 |
| EMUS 1437 Jazz Combo | 1 |
| HIST 2437 African American History | 3 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| MUSC 3081 Jazz Theory and Aural Foundations | 3 |
| MUSC 3997 Classical Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 2636 Applied Piano Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 4 |
| PMUS 2806 Applied Jazz Piano Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 5 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EMUS 3427 Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| EMUS 3437 Jazz Combo | 2 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3061, 3071 Jazz Improvisation 1 and 2 | 4 |
| PMUS 3806 Applied Jazz Piano Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Senior Year |
| EMUS 3642 History of Jazz | 3 |
| EMUS 3437 Jazz Combo | 2 |
| MUSC 4997 Jazz Senior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 4031 Jazz Scoring and Arranging | 2 |
| PMUS 4806 Applied Jazz Piano Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 5 |
| Two credits selected from MUSC 3345, 3355 (Piano Pedagogy 1 and 2), MUSC 4325, 4335 (Piano Literature 1 and 2), or one seminar of piano pedagogy or literature and MUSC 3253 Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator | 2 |
| Electives | 14 |
Performance with Secondary Emphasis in Jazz (Available for Trumpet, Trombone, and Saxophone)
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship | 2 |
| Applied Instruction (lessons and literature class) | 6 |
| University Ensemble | 2 |
| Written Communication | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| PMUS 1515 Jazz Piano Class | 2 |
| MUSC 3081 Jazz Theory/Aural Foundations | 3 |
| Applied Instruction (lessons and literature class) | 6 |
| University Ensemble | 2 |
| EMUS 1507 Chamber Music | 2 |
| Music Electives (Performance minor for saxophone students) | 4 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 3061 or 3017Jazz Improvisation 1 or 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| Applied Instruction (lessons and literature class) | 6 |
| University Ensemble | 1 |
| EMUS 3507 Chamber Music | 1 |
| EMUS 3427 Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| EMUS 3437 Jazz Combo | 1 |
| Electives | 10 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 4997 Senior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 3273 Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator | 2 |
| MUSC 4031 Jazz Arranging 1 | 2 |
| EMUS 3427 Jazz Ensemble | 2 |
| EMUS 3437 Jazz Combo | 2 |
| Applied Instruction (lessons and literature class) | 6 |
| Non-Western Music or History of Jazz | 3 |
| Electives | 12 |
Jazz Studies Concentration Area
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| ETHN 2001 Foundations of Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 | 2 |
| PMUS 1xxx Applied Instruction | 8 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Written Communication | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| HIST 2437 African American History | 3 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 3081 Jazz Theory/Aural Foundations | 3 |
| MUSC 3642 History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| PMUS 1515 Jazz Piano Class | 2 |
| PMUS 2xxx Applied Instruction | 8 |
| Ensemble | 4 |
| Electives | 1 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3061, 3071 Jazz Improvisation 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 4031, 4091 Jazz Arranging 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 3xxx Applied Instruction | 5 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives | 12 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 4997 Senior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 4xxx Applied Instruction | 5 |
| Non-Western Music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Ensemble | 3 |
| Music Electives | 2 |
| Electives | 12 |
String Performance Concentration Area: Double Bass, Harp, Viola, Violin, and Violoncello
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EMUS 1327 Orchestra | 2 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1XXX Applied string instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 8 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 | 2 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EMUS 1327 Orchestra | 2 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| MUSC 3273 String Pedagogy | 2 |
| PMUS 2XXX Applied string instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 8 |
| PMUS 2105, 2205 Keyboard Musicianship 3 and 4 | 2 |
| Electives | 12 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EMUS 3327 Orchestra | 2 |
| MUSC 2071 Instrumentation | 2 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 3XXX Applied string instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 7 |
| PMUS 4517 Orchestral Repertoire | 2 |
| Chamber music | 1 |
| Electives | 7 |
| Senior Year |
| EMUS 3327 Orchestra | 2 |
| MUSC 4997 Senior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 4XXX Applied string instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 7 |
| Chamber music | 2 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Upper-division theory or musicology elective (not MUSC 4101) | 2-3 |
| Electives | 9 |
Voice Performance Concentration Area
| One year of study at the university level of each of two foreign languages is required of vocal performance majors. |
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1544, 1554 Italian/English Diction | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 | 2 |
| PMUS 1726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives | 8 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| PMUS 2105, 2205 Keyboard Musicianship 3 and 4 | 2 |
| PMUS 2726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives (including foreign language) | 13 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3193 Pedagogy for Young Voices | 2 |
| MUSC 3464, 3444 German/French Diction | 2 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 3726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 7 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101) | 2 |
| Electives (including foreign language) | 10 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 4997 Senior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 4726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 7 |
| PMUS 4137, 4147 Opera Theatre 1 and 2 | 2 |
| Ensemble | 1 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Electives | 11 |
Voice Performance with Elective Studies in Music Theatre
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1544, 1554 Italian/English Diction | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 | 2 |
| PMUS 1726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Theatre/dance elective | 1 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives (including foreign language) | 6 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| PMUS 2105, 2205 Keyboard Musicianship 3 and 4 | 2 |
| PMUS 2726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| THTR 1019 and 1029 Foundations of Theatre 1 and 2 | 6 |
| Beginning ballet | 1 |
| Ensemble | 1 |
| Electives (including foreign language) | 10 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3193 Pedagogy for Young Voices | 2 |
| PMUS 3167 Opera Theatre Stagecraft | 3 |
| PMUS 3726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| PMUS 4137 Opera Theatre 1 | 1 |
| PMUS 4147 Opera Theatre 2 | 1 |
| PMUS 4167 Opera Theatre Lab | 1 |
| THTR 2003 Acting 1 | 3 |
| THTR 3053 Acting 2 | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 4101 | 2 |
| PMUS 4157 Opera Practicum | 2 |
| PMUS 4167 Opera Theatre Lab | 1 |
| PMUS 4726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000-level | 3 |
| Senior project (or major role, or design or direction of a major production) | 0 |
| Theatre and dance elective | 1 |
| Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes except MUSC 4101) | 2 |
| Electives | 9 |
Woodwind Performance Concentration Area
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1XXX Applied wind instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| PMUS 1XXX Applied wind instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 8 |
| Chamber music | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Music electives | 4 |
| Electives | 12 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 2071 Instrumentation | 2 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 1XXX Applied wind instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 7 |
| Chamber music | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes except MUSC 4101) | 2 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 4997 Senior Recital | 1 |
| PMUS 1XXX Applied wind instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 7 |
| Chamber music | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Electives | 12 |
Musicology Concentration Area
| In addition to the requirements applying to all bachelor of music curricula, a second year proficiency is required in one foreign language. |
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| HIST 1010, 1020 History of Western Civilization | 6 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 | 2 |
| Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 4 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| HIST 1010, 1020 | 6 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 4 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives | 18 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 4 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Non-Western music 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Period and topical history (4000 level) or MUSC 4112 Ethnomusicology | 12 |
| Electives | 11 |
| Senior Year |
| MUSC 4011 16th Century Counterpoint and MUSC 4021 18th Century Counterpoint or MUSC 4081 Music Technology | 4 |
| MUSC 4061 Tonal Analysis and MUSC 4071 Post Tonal Analysis | 4 |
| MUSC 4957 Senior Thesis | 4 |
| TMUS 4403 Special Studies | 2 |
| Period and topical history (4000 level) or MUSC 4112 Ethnomusicology | 12 |
The purpose of the four-year professional program leading to the bachelor of music education (BME) degree is to prepare students to teach music in elementary and secondary schools. Students completing this degree program qualify for a Colorado K–12 music teaching license. Students also may apply for teaching licenses in other states that have reciprocity agreements with Colorado.
Because of the varying challenges and opportunities associated with teaching music in K–12 school contexts, the undergraduate music education curriculum strikes a balance between specialization and generalization. BME students must demonstrate a sufficiently broad knowledge of the entire music program/curriculum, but also possess the specialized skills necessary to be a successful general music, choir, orchestra, or band instructor.
Four basic curricular options are provided for students pursuing the bachelor of music education degree: choral, choral-general, instrumental, and instrumental-general emphases. The choral-general and instrumental-general emphases include a larger concentration of course work and field experiences related to elementary general music teaching, while the choral and instrumental emphases involve more specialized course work and field experiences related to the teaching of choir, orchestra, or band classes at the secondary level. Within each degree emphasis, students have a limited number of elective credits that may be used to further customize degree work according to their interests and needs.
As first-year students, BME students complete core studies in music and liberal arts. The first music education courses and early field experiences are completed during the sophomore year. During the junior year, students enroll in capstone methods courses and specialized electives that allow for more detailed and sustained study of curricular models, instructional materials, and teaching methods. Internships and full-time student teaching provide culminating experiences during the senior year, as students work in partnership with experienced public school teachers and assume the role and responsibilities of a professional music educator. Internship and student teaching placements are chosen in consultation with faculty advisors and the music education chair.
A minimum of 126 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.750 must be earned for the BME degree, with no grade below C- in a course. In addition to 40 semester hours of teacher education course work and 150 clock hours of early field experience, music education majors complete 24 semester hours in liberal arts disciplines (English composition, literature and arts, mathematics, social sciences, natural sciences) and 62 hours in music (music theory and aural skills, musicology and ethnomusicology, applied study, ensemble, keyboard and voice, and conducting). Core requirements in liberal arts and music are designated by the College of Music curriculum committee.
Teacher education is a campuswide function at the University of Colorado. Admission to the music education program in the College of Music does not constitute admission to the teacher education program. Students must apply to the School of Education through the music education chair no later than the second semester of the junior year or by the time 65 credits have been completed toward the BME degree (including approved transfer credits). Students may not register for certain education courses and student teaching until they are admitted to the teacher education program.
Requirements for recommended admission to the teacher education program are:
1. Minimum GPA of 3.000 in music and music education, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.750.
2. Minimum grade of C- in MUSC 2103.
3. Twenty-five hours of documented, supervised field experience.
4. Satisfactory functional piano ability as demonstrated by passing the proficiency examination or completing prescribed course work.
5. Satisfactory performance ability as demonstrated by meeting the sophomore proficiency requirements in an applied area of study.
6. Recommendation by the music education faculty. An interview with each student is held by the members of the music education faculty during the first semester of the sophomore year to review the student’s progress and qualifications for admission to the teacher education program.
For further information, please refer to the
Handbook for Undergraduate Studies in Music Education, which can be obtained in the undergraduate studies office.
Students wishing to receive a student teaching assignment must complete an application and submit it to the School of Education through the chair of the music education faculty early in the semester preceding the student teaching semester. Prerequisites for student teaching are:
1. Admission to the teacher education program.
2. A minimum GPA of 3.000 in music and music education, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.750.
3. Completion of all required music education and education courses in the music education curriculum.
4. Satisfactory performance ability as demonstrated by passing the junior recital.
5. Passing score on the PLACE Music Assessment.
6. Recommendation by the music education faculty.
Choral Music Emphasis
Students must take keyboard or voice as the primary applied area, or petition the music education faculty for an exception. A minimum of five of the seven semesters of required ensemble registration must be in a conducted choral ensemble (University Singers, University Choir, Collegiate Chorale, or Women’s Chorus). For keyboard majors, two semesters of independent accompanying may be applied to the ensemble requirement. Students must be enrolled in a conducted choral ensemble when concurrently enrolled for Conducting.
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| PMUS 1105/PMUS 1184 Piano/voice class | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives in non-music core requirements | 12 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EDUC 3013 School and Society | 3 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2103 Introduction to Music Education | 3 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| MUSC 3133 Teaching General Music 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3193 Vocal Pedagogy for Young Voices | 2 |
| PMUS 2XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| PMUS 2205/PMUS 1184 Piano/voice class | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives in non-music core requirements | 9 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EDUC 3023 Teaching in American Schools (fall) | 3 |
| MUSC 1544 Italian Diction | 1 |
| MUSC 1554 English Diction | 1 |
| MUSC 3013 String Class | 1 |
| MUSC 3023 Woodwind Class or MUSC 3033 Brass Class | 1 |
| MUSC 3176, 3186 Conducting 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 4143 Developing Children’s Choirs | 2 |
| MUSC 4203 Music Methods Practicum | 1 |
| MUSC 4313 Teaching Choral Music | 3 |
| PMUS 3XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 5 |
| Conducted choral ensemble | 2 |
| Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory class, except MUSC 4101) | 2 |
| Senior Year |
| EDUC 4112 Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 4732 Student Teaching | 8 |
| MUSC 3444 French Diction | 1 |
| MUSC 4103 Introduction to Student Teaching | 1 |
| MUSC 4153 Percussion Class | 1 |
| MUSC 4163 Choral Literature for School Ensembles | 2 |
| MUSC 4193 Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| PMUS 4XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 |
Choral—General Music Emphasis
Students must take keyboard or voice as the primary applied area, or petition the music education faculty for an exception. A minimum of six of the seven semesters of required ensemble registration must be in a conducted choral ensemble (University Singers, University Choir, Collegiate Chorale, or Women’s Chorus), and one semester must be in a world music ensemble. For keyboard majors, one semester of independent accompanying may be applied to the ensemble requirement. Students must be enrolled in a conducted choral ensemble when concurrently enrolled for Conducting.
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| PMUS 1105/PMUS 1184 Piano/voice class | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives in non-music core requirements | 12 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EDUC 3013 School and Society | 3 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2103 Introduction to Music Education | 3 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| MUSC 3133 Teaching General Music 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3193 Vocal Pedagogy and Literature for Young Voices | 2 |
| PMUS 2XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| PMUS 2205/PMUS 1184 Piano/voice class | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives in non-music core requirements | 9 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EDUC 3023 Teaching in American Schools | 3 |
| MUSC 3013 String Class | 1 |
| MUSC 3023 Woodwind Class or MUSC 3033 Brass Class | 1 |
| MUSC 3123 Teaching Choral Music | 3 |
| MUSC 3176, 3186 Conducting 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 4113 Teaching General Music 2 | 3 |
| MUSC 4143 Developing Children’s Choir or MUSC 4163 Choral Literature (fall) | 2 |
| MUSC 4203 Music Methods Practicum | 1 |
| PMUS 3XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 5 |
| Conducted choral ensemble | 2 |
| Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101) | 2 |
| Senior Year |
| EDUC 4112 Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 4732 Student Teaching | 8 |
| MUSC 4103 Introduction to Student Teaching | 1 |
| MUSC 4153 Percussion Class | 1 |
| MUSC 4193 Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| MUSC 4583 Inclusive Music Classroom | 2 |
| PMUS 4XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 3 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 |
Instrumental Music Emphasis (Band)
Students must take wind/brass/percussion as the primary applied area, or petition the music education faculty for an exception. A minimum of five of the seven semesters of required ensemble registration must be in a conducted instrumental ensemble (Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, or Concert Band), and one semester must be in marching band. Freshmen are strongly encouraged to be in marching band (EMUS
1287) their first semester. Students must be enrolled in a conducted instrumental ensemble when concurrently enrolled for Conducting.
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship | 2 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives in non-music core requirements | 12 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EDUC 3013 School and Society | 3 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2103 Introduction to Music Education | 3 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| MUSC 3133 Teaching General Music 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3153 Teaching Woodwind Instruments | 2 |
| MUSC 3163 Teaching String Instruments | 2 |
| PMUS 1184 Voice Class | 1 |
| PMUS 2XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives in non-music core requirements | 9 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EDUC 3023 Teaching in American Schools | 3 |
| MUSC 3176, 3186 Conducting 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 3193 Vocal Pedagogy for Young Voices | 2 |
| MUSC 3223 Teaching Brass Instruments | 2 |
| MUSC 3253 Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator | 2 |
| MUSC 3363 Marching Band Techniques | 2 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 4153 Percussion Class | 1 |
| MUSC 4203 Music Methods Practicum | 1 |
| MUSC 4443 Teaching Instrumental Music | 3 |
| PMUS 3XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 5 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Senior Year |
| EDUC 4112 Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 4732 Student Teaching | 8 |
| MUSC 4103 Introduction to Student Teaching | 1 |
| MUSC 4193 Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| PMUS 4XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes,except MUSC 4101) | 2 |
Instrumental Emphasis (Strings)
Students must take strings as the primary applied area, or petition the music education faculty for an exception. A minimum of five of the seven semesters of required ensemble registration must be in a conducted instrumental ensemble (Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Campus Orchestra). Students must be enrolled in a conducted instrumental ensemble when concurrently enrolled for Conducting.
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship | 2 |
| PMUS 1XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives in non-music core requirements | 12 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EDUC 3013 School and Society | 3 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2103 Introduction to Music Education | 3 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| MUSC 3133 Teaching General Music 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3153 Teaching Woodwind Instruments | 2 |
| MUSC 3163 Teaching String Instruments | 2 |
| MUSC 3273 String Pedagogy and Literature | 2 |
| PMUS 1184 Voice Class (spring) | 1 |
| PMUS 2XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives in non-music core requirements | 6 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EDUC 3023 Teaching in American Schools | 3 |
| MUSC 3176, 3186 Conducting 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 3193 Vocal Pedagogy for Young Voices | 2 |
| MUSC 3223 Teaching Brass Instruments | 2 |
| MUSC 3253 Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator | 2 |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 4153 Percussion Class | 1 |
| MUSC 4203 Music Methods Practicum | 1 |
| MUSC 4443 Teaching Instrumental Music | 3 |
| PMUS 3XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 5 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives in non-music core requirements | 3 |
| Senior Year |
| EDUC 4112 Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 4732 Student Teaching | 8 |
| MUSC 4103 Introduction to Student Teaching | 1 |
| MUSC 4193 Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| PMUS 4XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101) | 2 |
Instrumental—General Music Emphasis
Students must take keyboard, strings, or wind/brass/percussion as the primary applied area, or petition the music education faculty for an exception. For keyboard majors, a minimum of four of the seven semesters of required ensemble registration must be in a conducted instrumental ensemble (Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, or Campus Band), one semester must be in a conducted choral ensemble, and one semester must be in a world music ensemble. One semester of independent accompanying may be applied to the ensemble requirement. For string majors, a minimum of five of the seven semesters of required ensemble registration must be in a conducted instrumental ensemble, one semester must be in a conducted choral ensemble, and one semester must be in a world music ensemble. For woodwind, brass, and percussion majors, a minimum of four of the seven semesters of required ensemble participation must be in a conducted instrumental ensemble, one semester must be in marching band, one semester must be in a conducted choral ensemble, and one semester must be in a world music ensemble. Freshmen are strongly encouraged to be in marching band (EMUS
1287) their first semester. Students must be enrolled in a conducted instrumental ensemble when concurrently enrolled for Conducting.
| Required Courses | Semester Hours |
| Freshman Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 | 2 |
| MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas | 3 |
| PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship | 2 |
| PMUS 1XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Written communication | 3 |
| Electives in non-music core requirements | 12 |
| Sophomore Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EDUC 3013 School and Society | 3 |
| MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 | 4 |
| MUSC 2103 Introduction to Music Education | 3 |
| MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 | 2 |
| MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency | 0 |
| MUSC 3133 Teaching General Music 1 | 2 |
| MUSC 3153 Teaching Woodwind Instruments or MUSC 3223 Teaching Brass Instruments | 2 |
| MUSC 3163 Teaching String Instruments | 2 |
| PMUS 1184 Voice Class | 1 |
| PMUS 2XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 6 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives in non-music core requirements | 9 |
| Junior Year |
| CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) | 0 |
| EDUC 3023 Teaching in American Schools | 3 |
| MUSC 3176, 3186 Conducting 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUSC 3193 Vocal Pedagogy for Young Voices | 2 |
| MUSC 3253 Jazz Techniques for Music Educator or MUSC 4583 Inclusive Music Classroom | [2] |
| MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 | 6 |
| MUSC 3997 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUSC 4113 Teaching General Music 2 | 3 |
| MUSC 4153 Percussion Class | 1 |
| MUSC 4203 Music Methods Practicum | 1 |
| MUSC 4443 Teaching Instrumental Music | 3 |
| PMUS 1184 Voice Class | 1 |
| PMUS 3XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 5 |
| Ensemble | 2 |
| Senior Year |
| EDUC 4112 Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 4732 Student Teaching | 8 |
| MUSC 3253 Jazz Techniques for Music Educator) or MUSC 4583 Inclusive Music Classroom | [2] |
| MUSC 4103 Introduction to Student Teaching | 1 |
| MUSC 4193 Student Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| PMUS 4XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes) | 3 |
| Ensemble | 1 |
| Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level | 3 |
| Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101) | 2 |
