Music Education Major:

Instrumental Music Emphasis

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

Course Work:

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

• MUS 143 - Class Voice
• MUS 149 - Keyboard Competenties IV
• MUS 211 - Basic Conducting
• MUS 263 - Introduction to Music Technology
• MUS 316 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting
• MUS 320 - Orchestration
• MUS 322 - Choral Techniques
• C-I 308 - Instrumental Music in the Schools

Applied Music:

6 credits in one instrument, including at least 2 credits at the 300 level and 1 credit at the 400 level;

Large Ensembles:

6 credits to be selected from:

• MUS 151 - Screaming Eagles Marching Band
• MUS 154 - Symphonic Band
• MUS 155 - Orchestra
• MUS 163 - Wind Ensemble

Small Ensembles:

2 credits

Electives:

6 credits.

Technique courses will be determined by the student's performance instrument and desired teaching area.

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.

Please feel free to contact the Music Department with any questions you might have about our degree programs and courses. We would be happy to answer you questions as well as give you a tour of our facility. For more information, please contact:

Dr. Greg Balfany,
Music Department Chair
UW - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-8409