Music Education Major

Choral Music Emphasis

(Open to students within the School of Education-6-12 teaching licensure)

Course Work

60 credits, including music core requirements and the following courses:

  • MUS 149 - Keyboard Competencies IV
  • MUS 211 - Basic Conducting
  • MUS 212 - Folk & Classroom Instruments I
  • MUS 213 - Folk & Classroom Instruments II
  • MUS 263 - Introduction to Music Technology
  • MUS 318 - Advanced Choral Conducting
  • MUS 321 - Choral Arranging
  • MUS 322 - Choral Techniques
  • C-I 306 - Choral Music in the Junior/Senior High School

Applied Music

6 credits which must include:

  • 1 credit of applied piano at the 300 level
  • 2 credits of applied vocal lessons at the 300 level
  • 1 credit at the 400 level

Large Ensembles

6 credits to be selected from:

  • MUS 153 - Concert Choir
  • MUS 157 - Mannerchor
  • MUS 159 - Women's Chorus
  • MUS 167 - Choral Union

(two credits must be from MUS 153 and/or 167)

Small Ensembles

2 credits

Electives

6 credits.

Note

Both successful completion of MUS149 with a grade of "B" or above and completion of the recital requirement (400 level, applied music) must be accomplished prior to student teaching.