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 |
Applied Performance Foundations
