Music Education Vocal Emphasis

Bachelor of Music

CIP 50.0901

Download: Sample BME (vocal) Degree Plan

University Studies Requirements 34 Hours

Required Music/Music Education Courses¹ - 76 Hours

	MUS 098	Recital Attendance and Assembly²
	MUS 099	Freshman Orientation
	MUS 116-117 or 119	Applied Lesson³ (two semesters at two credits per semester)
	MUS 123	Introduction to Music Education
	MUS 170	Theory I
	MUS 171	Aural Skills I
	MUS 172	Functional Keyboard I⁵
	MUS 173	Theory II
	MUS 174	Aural Skills II
	MUS 175	Functional Keyboard II
	MUS 216-217 or 219	Applied Lesson (two semesters at two credits per semester)
	MUS 225	English and German Diction for Singers
	MUS 226	French and Italian Diction for Singers
	MUS 270	Theory III
	MUS 271	Aural Skills III
	MUS 272	Functional Keyboard III
	MUS 273	Theory IV
	MUS 274	Aural Skills IV
	MUS 275	Functional Keyboard IV
	MUS 301	General Music Methods
	MUS 302	Choral Methods
	MUS 303	Instrumental Methods: Elementary School and Middle School
	MUS 316-317 or 319	Applied Lesson (two semesters at two credits per semester)
	MUS 320	Vocal Pedagogy for the Music Educator
	MUS 321	Choral Repertoire
	MUS 323	Basic Conducting
	MUS 328	Choral Arranging
	MUS 381	Music History and Literature I
	MUS 382	Music History and Literature II
	MUS 383	Music History and Literature III
	MUS 414-418	Applied Lesson
	MUS 424	Choral Conducting
	MUS 490	Senior Seminar
	MUS 498	Senior Recital
		and one of the following:
	MUS 511	Techniques of Twentieth-Century Music
	MUS 512	Counterpoint
	MUS 513	Analysis of Musical Form

Ensembles

	Students are required to participate in a major ensemble involving their primary instrument concurrent with every semester of applied music study. Major ensembles include Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Concert Band, Concert Choir, and University Chorale. Some performance areas have more specific requirements. Students should consult their advisors and applied lesson teachers for detailed requirements.

Required for Teacher Certification - 26 Hours

	EDU 383	Introduction to Educational Measurement
	EDU 403	Structures and Foundations of Education
	EDU 422	Student Teaching Seminar
	SEC 420	Practicum in Secondary Schools
	SEC 421	Student Teaching
	SED 300	Education of Students with Disabilities: A Collaborative Approach

Total Curriculum Requirements - 136 hours

¹All music education majors must successfully complete a Basic Vocal Skills Proficiency. Students may take this proficiency upon completion of their sophomore year, at the end of their fourth semester of study, or at any time prior to the completion of their fifth semester. The proficiency must be successfully completed by the middle of their junior year (fifth semester of musical study) in order to continue in the sequence of methods classes.
²Six successful semesters of MUS 098 are required. To successfully complete the course each semester the student must gain credit for 13 approved recital attendances and have no more than one absence from required assembly programs. Attendance may be required at designated departmental recitals and/or events.
³A minimum of seven semesters of specified study to equal 14 hours in applied music is required as are periodic jury and proficiency examinations. A half-recital must be given in the final semester of study. Recital must be completed prior to the semester of student teaching. A grade of 'C' or better is required to progress in sequential applied music study.
⁴Students are advised into the correct section of Functional Keyboard according to demonstrated ability and achievement.


The requirements listed above are an example of what is applicable to most students entering Murray State University at the present time. Criteria as they may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the Undergraduate Bulletin applicable at the time of the student enrollment.

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