Music Education, B.M.
Students are admitted to the degree program based upon their musicality and musical literacy rather than on performance accomplishments. Musical background and proficiency in an applied instrument/voice will determine placement within the department. The program meets the State of Ohio licensure requirements for teaching ages 3-21 years.
Major Requirements (95 hours):
Music Courses (38 hours):
- MUSC 200 - Music Theory I (3)
- MUSC 201 - Aural Skills I (1)
- MUSC 202 - Music Theory II (3)
- MUSC 203 - Aural Skills II (1)
- MUSC 208 - Keyboard Skills I (1)
- MUSC 209 - Keyboard Skills II (1)
- MUSC 210 - Music History I (3)
- MUSC 211 - Music History II (3)
- MUSC 300 - Music Theory III (3)
- MUSC 301 - Aural Skills III (1)
- MUSC 302 - Music Theory IV (3)
- MUSC 303 - Aural Skills IV (1)
- MUSC 304 - Producing Electronic Music I (3)
- MUSC 308 - Keyboard Skills III (1)
- MUSC 309 - Keyboard Skills IV (1)
- MUSC 312 - Conducting I (3)
- MUSC 313 - Conducting II (3)
- MUSC 401 - Orchestration and Arranging (3)
- MUSC 450 - Senior Recital (0)
Music Education Courses (14 hours):
- MUSC 151, 152, or 268 - Class Voice (1), Class Guitar (1), or Guitar Ensemble (1)
- MUSC 221 - Elementary Methods (3)
- MUSC 320 - Choral Methods (3)
- MUSC 321 - Instrumental Methods (3)
- MUSC 351 - String Techniques (1)
- MUSC 352 - Woodwind Techniques (1)
- MUSC 353 - Brass Techniques (1)
- MUSC 354 - Percussion Techniques (1)
Applied Music/Private Lessons (7 hours):
- MUSC 278-299
Large Ensemble (7 hours) from:
- MUSC 260 - Concert Choir
- MUSC 265 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble
- MUSC 270 - Chamber Orchestra
Small Ensemble (1 hour) from:
- MUSC 263 - Edgecliff Vocal Ensemble
- MUSC 266 - Chamber Winds
- MUSC 267 - Percussion Ensemble
- MUSC 269 - Chamber Music Ensemble
- MUSC 271 - Jazz Orchestra
- MUSC 340 - Opera Workshop
Education Courses (28 hours):
- EDFD 110 - Human Development and Learning (3)
- EDMS 131 - Professional Education (3)
- EDSP 200 - Sp Ed: Identification and Issues (3)
- EDMS 350 - Technology and Topics for Educat (3)
- EDSP 380 - Classroom Management (3)
- EDMS 411 - Clinical Experiences (1)
- EDRE 471 - Content Area Literacy (3)
- EDMS 471 - Student Teaching: Multi-Age (9)
Additional Requirements:
- Enroll in MUSC 199 - Recital Attendance for 7 semesters (7 recitals or other approved events per semester for a minimum total of 49).
- Pass applied music exam at the end of each semester of private lessons.
- Perform in a department recital each semester of private lessons.
- Maintain a 2.0 cumulative average in music and education courses.