Music (Areas of Elective Studies) Major

Bachelor of Music Areas of Elective Studies: Teacher Certification (Instrumental or Choral), Marketing, or Religion

 

In addition to all university and college requirements, students must complete the following:

Common Courses for all Elective Studies Areas: Hours
Applied Music in the major instrument or voice:
14

Four hours at the freshman, sophomore, and junior levels; and two hours at the senior level including senior recital
Chamber Music or Accompanying (as appropriate) (1 credit hour required for student pursuing elective Studies in Teacher Certification (Instrumental)
1-2
MUSI 1160, 1161, 2160, and 2161. Group Piano I, II, III, IV (plus proficiency exam)
4
MUSI 1170, 1171, 2170, and 2171. Aural Skills I, II, III, and IV
4
MUSI 1310 and 1311. Music Theory I and II
6
MUSI 2210. Music Theory III
[MUSI 2210 and 2214 fulfills 3 hours of Math Reasoning Core]
2
MUSI 2214. Techniques of Music Since 1900
[MUSI 2210 and 2214 fulfills 3 hours of Math Reasoning Core]
2
MUSI 2361. Music and Culture
3
MUSI 2362, 3363, and 3364. Music History I, II, and III
9
MUSI 3215. Introduction to Large Forms
2
MUSI 4220 or 4230. Conducting I (appropriate to the applied area)
2
Large ensemble (appropriate to the applied area)
7
Total
56-57


Note: Elective Studies in Teacher Certification (instrumental or Choral) results in a Texas All-Level (EC-12) Certification.

In addition to the common courses, each student seeking this degree must fulfill the additional requirements for one of the four elective studies areas listed below. At least 36 total hours need to be at the advanced level. See the music advisor for more details.

  1. Elective Studies in Teacher Certification: Instrumental Program
    (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Strings)
  2. Elective Studies in Teacher Certification: Choral Program
    (Voice, Piano, Organ) (Note: Elective Studies in Teacher Certification (instrumental or Choral) results in a Texas All-Level (EC-12) Certification.)
  3. Elective Studies in Music Marketing
  4. Elective Studies in Religion

(1) Elective Studies in Teacher Certification: Instrumental Program (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Strings)

Students must make special application to the College of Education in order to enter the teacher certification program. Also, certain core courses must be specifically selected from the options listed in the catalogue. See the coordinator of music education for more details.

Large ensemble for woodwind, brass, and percussion students must include at least two semesters of marching band. (Strings students are exempt.)

Instrumental Program Requirements
Hours
MUSI 2320. Computers and Technology for Musicians
3
MUSI 3100 - 3106. Instrument classes: six of these courses as appropriate to the applied area
6
MUSI 3107. Basic Vocal Techniques
1
MUSI 4231. Instrumental Conducting II
2
MUSI 4340. Elementary and Middle School Instrumental Administration
3
MUSI 4344. High School Instrumental Administration and Marching Band Techniques
3
MUED 3320. Introduction to Education in Music
3
MUED 4305. General Music in Elementary and Secondary Schools
3
CUIN 3347. Reading in the Content Area
3
EDUC 4318 & 4319. Student Teaching in Music
6
EPSY 3300. Education Psychology
3
Total
36
Total
(including remaining 36 Core hours)

128
(2) Elective Studies in Teacher Certification: Choral Program (Voice, Piano, or Organ)

Students must make special application to the College of Education in order to enter the teacher certification program. Also, certain core courses must be specifically selected from the options listed in the catalogue. See the coordinator of music education for more details.
Choral Program Requirements
Hours
Chamber music listed above must include MUSI 4102  
Pianists and organists must take four hours of class or private voice in lieu of piano class listed above and will complete MUSI 3107 Basic Vocal Techniques in lieu of MUSI 3108 Piano for Choral Directors.  
MUSI 2101. Vocal Diction (2 semesters)
2
MUSI 2320. Computers & Tech for Musicians
3
MUSI 3108. Piano for Choral Directors
1
MUSI 4221. Choral Conducting II
2
MUSI 4250. Performance Pedagogy 2
MUSI 4343. Materials for Children's Choirs Grades 4-12
3
MUED 3320. Introduction to Education in Music
3
MUED 4305. General Music in Elementary and Secondary Schools
3
CUIN 3347. Reading in the Content Area
3
EDUC 4318 & 4319. Student Teaching in Music
6
EPSY 3300. Education Psychology
3
Total
31

Total hours
(including remaining 36 Core hours)

126

(3)
Elective Studies in Music Marketing
Music Marketing Requirements
Hours
Additional Applied Music at the Senior level
2
Additional appropriate Large Ensemble
1
Approved Advanced Music Electives
9
Marketing Minor (includes 15 advanced hrs.)
15
Total
27

Total hours
(including remaining 36 Core hours)

120

(4)
Elective Studies in Religion
Religion Requirements
Hours
Additional Applied Music at the Senior level
2
Additional appropriate Large Ensemble
1
Approved Advanced Music Electives
6
Religious Studies Minor (must include 9 adv. hrs.)
18
Total
27

Total hours
(including remaining 36 Core hours)

122

Catalog Publish Date: August 22, 2012
This Page Last Updated: July 11, 2012