Bachelor of Music Degree

Two degree programs are offered: the Bachelor of Music, for the student who seeks primarily professional training and the Bachelor of Arts with a major in music, for the student who seeks to study music in its wider cultural context. The Music Department offers training for B.Mus. majors in the areas of music education, composition, performance, and music therapy. These programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The music therapy program is approved by the American Music Therapy Association. Private lessons in applied music are offered on campus. Students may register for either one or two half-hour weekly lessons. The last digit of the applied music course number indicates the amount of credit earned. Those who register for one half-hour lesson earn one semester hour; two half-hour lessons earn two semester hours. Special tuition fees are assessed for these courses. A successful performance audition is required for admission to music major status. AREAS OF CONCENTRATION: MUSIC EDUCATION: A student choosing the option of music education must complete the following courses in addition to the common experiences listed above: MUS 204 - Orientation to Music Education, MUS 206 - Technology for Music Education, MUS 350 - Teaching Classroom Instruments, MUS 351 - Teaching String Instruments (Wind, Percussion, & String Players) or MUS 362 - Guitar Class (Vocalists/Pianists), MUS 352 - Teaching Woodwind Instruments, MUS 353 - Teaching Brass Instruments, MUS 354 - Teaching Percussion Instruments, MUS 355 - Vocal Techniques for the Classroom, MUS 360 - Introduction to Conducting, MUS 421 - Music in Special Education and Therapy, MUS 441 - General Music Methods, MUS 442 - Choral Methods, MUS 446 – Instrumental, Methods, MUS 462 - Choral Conducting (Vocalists/Pianists) or MUS 466 – Instrumental Conducting (Wind, Percussion, & String), MUS 447 - Curriculum and Assessment in Music, EDB 302 - Psychological Foundations of Education, DB 400 - Classroom Assessment, EDC 300 - Diversity In Educational Settings, EDL 305 - Content Area Literacy, EST 485 – Student Teaching Multiage Music, PSY 220 - Child Development.