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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Music (Areas of Elective Studies), B.M.

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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:

Applied Music in the major instrument or voice: Cr. 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) Cr. 1-2.
MUSI 1160 - Group Piano I Cr. 1 per semester.
MUSI 1161 - Group Piano II Cr. 1 per semester.
MUSI 2160 - Group Piano III Cr. 1 per semester.
MUSI 2161 - Group Piano IV Cr. 1 per semester. (plus proficiency exam)
MUSI 1170 - Aural Skills I Cr. 1.
MUSI 1171 - Aural Skills II Cr. 1.
MUSI 2170 - Aural Skills III Cr. 1.
MUSI 2171 - Aural Skills IV Cr. 1.
MUSI 1310 - Theory I Cr. 3.
MUSI 1311 - Theory II Cr. 3.
MUSI 2210 - Theory III Cr. 2.
[MUSI 2210 and MUSI 2214 fulfills 3 hours of Math Reasoning Core]
MUSI 2214 - Techniques of Music Since 1900 Cr. 2.
[MUSI 2210 and MUSI 2214 fulfills 3 hours of Math Reasoning Core]
MUSI 2361 - Music and Culture Cr. 3.
MUSI 2362 - History of Music I Cr. 3.
MUSI 3363 - History of Music II Cr. 3.
MUSI 3364 - History of Music III Cr. 3.
MUSI 3215 - Introduction to Large Forms Cr. 2.
MUSI 4220 - Choral Conducting I Cr. 2. or
MUSI 4230 - Instrumental Conducting I Cr. 2.
Large ensemble (appropriate to the applied area) Cr. 7.

Total 56-57

Note(s):

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.

Elective Studies in Teacher Certification: Instrumental Program
(Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Strings)
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.)
Elective Studies in Music Marketing
Elective Studies in Religion

Instrumental Program Requirements

(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.)

MUSI 2320 - Computers and Technology for Musicians Cr. 3.
MUSI 3107 - Basic Vocal Techniques Cr. 1.
MUSI 4231 - Instrumental Conducting II Cr. 2.
MUSI 4340 - Elementary and Middle School Instrumental Administration Cr. 3.
MUSI 4344 - High School Instrumental Administration and Marching Band Techniques Cr. 3.
MUED 3320 - Introduction to Education in Music Cr. 3.
MUED 4305 - General Music in Elementary and Secondary Schools Cr. 3.
CUIN 3347 - Reading in the Content Area Cr. 3.
EDUC 4318 - Student Teaching: Music - Elementary Cr. 3.
EDUC 4319 - Student Teaching: Music - Secondary Cr. 3.
EPSY 3300 - Education Psychology Cr. 3.

Instrument Classes

Six one-hour credits, from the following course list:

MUSI 3100 - Woodwinds Cr. 1 per semester.
MUSI 3101 - Woodwinds Cr. 1 per semester.
MUSI 3102 - Brasses Cr. 1 per semester.
MUSI 3103 - Brasses Cr. 1 per semester.
MUSI 3104 - Strings Cr. 1 per semester.
MUSI 3105 - Strings Cr. 1 per semester.
MUSI 3106 - Percussion Cr. 1.

Total 36

Total 128

(including remaining 36 Core hours)

Choral Program Requirements

(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.

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 Cr. 1. (2 semesters)
MUSI 2320 - Computers and Technology for Musicians Cr. 3.
MUSI 3108 - Piano for Choral Directors Cr. 1.
MUSI 4221 - Choral Conducting II Cr. 2.
MUSI 4250 - Performance Pedagogy Cr. 2.
MUSI 4343 - Materials for Children’s Choirs Grades 4-12 Cr. 3.
MUED 3320 - Introduction to Education in Music Cr. 3.
MUED 4305 - General Music in Elementary and Secondary Schools Cr. 3.
CUIN 3347 - Reading in the Content Area Cr. 3.
EDUC 4318 - Student Teaching: Music - Elementary Cr. 3.
EDUC 4319 - Student Teaching: Music - Secondary Cr. 3.
EPSY 3300 - Education Psychology Cr. 3.

Total 31

Total hours 126

(including remaining 36 Core hours)

Music Marketing Requirements

(3) Elective Studies in Music Marketing

Additional Applied Music at the Senior level Cr. 2.
Additional appropriate Large Ensemble Cr. 1.
Approved Advanced Music Electives Cr. 9.
Marketing Minor (includes 15 advanced hrs.) Cr. 15.

Total 27

Total hours 120

(including remaining 36 Core hours)

Religion Requirements

(4) Elective Studies in Religion

Additional Applied Music at the Senior level Cr. 2.
Additional appropriate Large Ensemble Cr. 1.
Approved Advanced Music Electives Cr. 6.
Religious Studies Minor (must include 9 adv. hrs.) Cr. 18.

Total 27

Total hours 122

(including remaining 36 Core hours)