Music Education Major, Bachelor of Music (BM)
Students are prepared for professional careers as music educators in K–12 systems which includes band, choir, orchestra conducting, jazz band directing, general music, and conducting a variety of ensembles such as percussion, mariachi etc. Students must audition on their primary instrument or voice as part of the admission requirement and are eligible for talent scholarships. Review the Music website for audition requirements.
Major Requirements
- All students in this degree must work with a music education advisor throughout their residency to help them plan their schedule, as many courses are either sequential, offered only in certain years/terms, or have pre-reqs.
- Students in this program are excused from major ensemble participation during the quarter of student teaching.
- This degree option requires more than 12 quarters to complete at 15–16 credits per quarter.
- Students MUST complete any/all recital requirements prior to starting their Education courses and student teaching.
Admission: This Program requires admission into the School of Education.
Grade Requirements: Education Grade Requirements
| CONVOCATION AND RECITAL ATTENDANCE | 0 |
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& | MUSIC THEORY I
and MUSIC THEORY II
and MUSIC THEORY III | 9 |
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& | AURAL SKILLS
and AURAL SKILLS II
and AURAL SKILLS III | 3 |
& | PIANO CLASS II FOR MAJORS
and PIANO CLASS III FOR MAJORS | 2 |
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& | MUSIC THEORY IV
and MUSIC THEORY V
and MUSIC THEORY VI | 9 |
& | AURAL SKILLS IV
and AURAL SKILLS V | 2 |
| MUSIC TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS | 2 |
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& | MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I
and MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II
and MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE III | 12 |
| BASIC CONDUCTING | 2 |
| PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL MUSIC | 4 |
| INSTRUCTION ON VOICE OR INSTRUMENT | |
or | APPLIED INSTRUCTION ON INSTRUMENT OR VOICE |
| INSTRUCTION ON INSTRUMENT OR VOICE | |
or | APPLIED INSTRUCTION ON INSTRUMENT OR VOICE |
| MARCHING BAND | |
| WIND ENSEMBLE | |
| ORCHESTRA | |
| SYMPHONIC CHOIR | |
| CONCERT CHOIR | |
| EARLY CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE | 1 |
| ADVANCED CONDUCTING | 2 |
| VOCAL TECHNIQUES FOR K-12 MUSIC ED | 2 |
| STRING TECHNIQUES FOR K-12 MUSIC ED | 2 |
| WOODWIND TECHNIQUES FOR K-12 MUSIC ED | 3 |
| BRASS TECHNIQUES FOR K-12 MUSIC ED | 2 |
| PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES FOR K-12 MUSIC ED | 2 |
| MUSIC METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY MUSIC SPECIALISTS | 3 |
| CHORAL METH/MAT SEC SCHOOL | 2 |
| INSTRUMENTAL METHODS/MATERIALS | 2 |
| COMMERCIAL/JAZZ MUSIC METHODS & MATERIALS | 2 |
| STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR | 1 |
| FOUNDATIONS OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| FOUNDATIONS OF CLASSROOM COMMUNITY AND CULTURE | 3 |
| FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING, LEARNING, AND MOTIVATION IN SCHOOL CONTEXTS | 4 |
| UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION IN THE US | 3 |
| PEOPLES AND GOVERNANCE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST | 5 |
| SECONDARY APPLIED INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT | 4 |
| PRACTICES OF CLASSROOM COMMUNITY AND CULTURE IN SECONDARY CLASSROOMS | 4 |
| DESIGNING EQUITABLE LEARNING IN SECONDARY CLASSROOMS | 4 |
| PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS | 3 |
| FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 | 2 |
| FIELD EXPERIENCE 2 | 2 |
| FIELD EXPERIENCE 3 | 5 |
| FULL-TIME STUDENT TEACHING | 15 |
| MUSIC SENIOR CAPSTONE | 4-5 |
| or | SENIOR CAPSTONE |
| Total Credits | 154-155 |
The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits. Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.
Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current. Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.
All Undergraduate students are required to meet the Undergraduate Degree Requirements.
| First Year |
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| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|
| 5 | | 5 | , , or | 5 |
| 3 | | 3 | | 3 |
| 1 | | 1 | | 1 |
| 0 | | 0 | | 0 |
| or 2 | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |
| 1 | | 1 | | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| | 12 | | 12 | | 12 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|
| 0 | | 0 | | 0 |
| 3 | | 3 | | 3 |
| 1 | | 1 | | 1 |
| 1 | | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 | Humanities & Arts BACR 21 | 5 |
| Humanities & Arts BACR 11 | 5 | Natural Science BACR 11 | 5 | Natural Science BACR 21 | 5 |
| Social Science BACR 11 | 5 | | |
| | 16 | | 11 | | 15 |
| Third Year |
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| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|
| (Social Science BACR 2) | 4 | | 3 | | 1 |
| 0 | | 0 | | 3 |
| 4 | | 4 | | 0 |
| 2 | | 3 | | 4 |
| 2 | | 1 | | 2 |
| 1 | | 2 | | 2 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | Large Ensemble | 1 | | 1 |
| | | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| | 14 | | 14 | | 14 |
| Fourth Year |
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| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|
| 3 | Junior Recital | | | 4 |
| 0 | | 0 | | 4 |
| (Global Studies - graduation requirement) | 4 | (MUSC 293 may be substituted) | 2 | | 0 |
| 1 | | 2 | | 2 |
| 2 | | 1 | | 1 |
| Large Ensemble | 1 | | 3 | | 2 |
| Alternate Ensemble | 1 | (Diversity - graduation requirement) | 5 | Large Ensemble | 1 |
| | Large Ensemble | 1 | |
| | 12 | | 14 | | 14 |
| Fifth Year |
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| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|
| 2 | | 5 | | 1 |
| 2 | | 3 | | 15 |
| 4 | | 0 | |
| 0 | or (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement) | 4-5 | |
| Elective - minor or general elective | 4 | | |
| | 12 | | 12-13 | | 16 |
| Total Credits 200-201 |
Applied Performance Foundations
