Music Degree Requirements

Music Performance major requirements

The student must complete all of the following courses:

MUSI 111 Aural Skills 1 – 1 hour

MUSI 112 Aural Skills 2 – 1 hour

MUSI 131 Theory of Music I – 3 hours

MUSI 132 Theory of Music II – 3 hours

MUSI 142 Piano Proficiency – 1 hour

MUSI 215 Music History I – 3 hours

MUSI 216 Music History II – 3 hours

MUSI 231 Theory of Music III – 3 hours

MUSI 232 Theory of Music IV – 3 hours

MUSI 237 Conducting I – 2 hours

MUSI 431 Advanced Theory (Orchestration and Arranging) – 2 hours

MUSI 471 Senior Recital – 1 hour

 

The student must complete eight credit hours in their major medium from the following courses:

MUSI 180 – 197 (Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, Bassoon, Clarinet, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Guitar, Oboe, Percussion, Piano/Keyboard, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Voice)

MUSI 180 – 197 Applied Music – 1 hour

 

A large or small performance ensemble must be taken every semester. Ensembles may be repeated for credit. Vocal students must complete eight (8) hours pertaining to their medium. Wind and percussion students must complete eight (8) hours in Wind Ensemble. String students must complete eight (8) hours in orchestra. Keyboard students must complete eight (8) hours of accompanying ensembles, soloists, or a combination of both:

MUSI 151 Orchestra – 1 hour

MUSI 160 Philharmonic Choir – 1 hour

MUSI 164 Jazz Ensemble – 1 hour

MUSI 166 Wind Ensemble – 1 hour

MUSI 167 Wesleyan Chorale – 1 hour

 

Music minor requirements – 18 credit hours

The student must complete all of the following:

MUSI 115 Musical Appreciation – 3 hours

MUSI 131 Theory of Music I – 4 hours

MUSI 132 Theory of Music II – 4 hours

MUSI 160 Philharmonic Choir – 1 hour

(for a total of 3 credit hours Vocal) or

MUSI 167 Wesleyan Chorale – 1 hour

(for a total of 3 credit hours Vocal) or

MUSI 164 Jazz Ensemble – 1 hour

(for a total of 3 credit hours Instrumental) or

MUSI 166 Wind Ensemble – 1 hour

(for a total of 3 credit hours Instrumental)

MUSI 180-197 Applied Music – 4 hours

 

Bachelor of Arts – Music Education – 58 credit hours

The student must complete all of the following courses:

MUSI 111 – Aural Skills I – 1 hour

MUSI 112 – Aural Skills II – 1 hour

MUSI 131 Theory of Music I – 3 hours

MUSI 132 Theory of Music II – 3 hours

MUSI 136 String Instrument Methods – 1 hour

MUSI 137 Woodwind Instrument Methods – 1 hour

MUSI 138 Brass Instrument Methods – 1 hour

MUSI 139 Percussion Instrument Methods – 1 hour

MUSI 142 Piano Proficiency – 1 hour

MUSI 215 Music History I – 3 hours

MUSI 216 Music History II – 3 hours

MUSI 231 Theory of Music III – 3 hours

MUSI 232 Theory of Music IV – 3 hours

MUSI 236 Basic Conducting – 2 hours

MUSI 239 Choral Conducting – 2 hours

MUSI 240 Instrumental Conducting – 2 hours

MUSI 300 Secondary Instrument Methods – 2 hours

MUSI 337 Secondary Choral Method – 2 hours

MUSI 338 Elementary Music Methods – 3 hours

MUSI 339 Secondary Music Methods – 2 hours

MUSI 400 Senior Music Education Seminar – 1 hour

MUSI 431 Advanced Theory (Orchestration and Arranging) – 2 hours

MUSI 471 Senior Recital – 1 hour

 

The student must complete eight credit hours in their major medium from the following:

MUSI 180 – 197 (Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin, Bassoon, Clarinet, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Guitar, Oboe, Percussion, Piano/Keyboard, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Voice)

MUSI 180-197 Applied Music – 1 Hour

 

A large or small performance ensemble must be taken every semester. Ensembles may be repeated for credit. Vocal students must complete eight (8) hours pertaining to their medium. Wind and percussion students must complete eight (8) hours in Wind Ensemble. String students must complete eight (8) hours in orchestra. Keyboard students must complete eight (8) hours of accompanying ensembles, soloists, or a combination of both:

MUSI 151 Orchestra – 1 hour

MUSI 160 Philharmonic Choir – 1 hour

MUSI 162 Instrumental Ensemble – 1 hour

MUSI 164 Jazz Ensemble – 1 hour

MUSI 166 Wind Ensemble – 1 hour

MUSI 167 Wesleyan Chorale – 1 hour

 

Professional Education – 29 credit hours

The student must complete all of the following courses:

Core Requirement – Pre K-12

EDUC 208 Foundations and History of American Education – 3 hours

EDUC 210 Instructional Technology – 2 hours

EDUC 244 Developmental Psychology – 3 hours

EDUC 250 Education of the Exceptional Individual – 3 hours

EDUC 380 Classroom Management – 2 hours

EDUC 385 Reading in the Content Area – 2 hours

EDUC 400 Methods of Teaching in Secondary School – 2 hours

EDUC 415 Educational Psycology – 3 hours

EDUC 438 Clinical Practice Seminar – 2 hours

EDUC 470 Clinical Practice Pre K-12- Section C – 10 hours