Music Education - Secondary Choral Emphasis (B.M.)

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Program Summary

The Bachelor of Music in Secondary Choral Education degree prepares students to be exceptional high school music directors and teachers. With a strong education component in addition to a rigorous musicianship curriculum, students are exceptionally trained and ready for any music classroom.

Program Information

Ensembles: All majors must be a member of one of the following ensembles in their applied emphasis each semester: MUSC 3320 - Wind Symphony , MUSC 3350 - Opus Chamber Choir , MUSC 3360 - Concert Choir , or MUSC 3380 - Symphony Orchestra . The total minimum number of major ensemble credits required for a Bachelor of Music Education degree is seven (7).
Music Theory: Students must be enrolled concurrently in Music Theory and Aural Skills classes.
Piano Proficiency: Students must pass a piano proficiency exam before enrolling in MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III and MUSC 2130 - Aural Skills III . MUSC 1150 - Class Piano I and MUSC 1160 - Class Piano II may be taken to assist in preparation for the exam.
In order to move to upper-level applied study (MUSC 3410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction ), students must pass the Music Gateway.
Senior Recital: A half-recital is required to be performed during the junior or senior year. Students must enroll in applied music each semester until the recital requirement is met. The recital requirement must be completed prior to student teaching.
To fulfill all graduation requirements, all zero (0) credit courses must appear on the transcript.
Each major or minor in music is required to abide by the policies and procedures set up in the Departmental Student Handbook (see www.suu.edu/pva/music/handbook.html).
All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major, except for Applied Music courses which require a “B” (3.0) or higher.
An audition is required to be admitted into the music major.
The Department of Music follows National Association of Schools of Music standards.
Students may pursue an optional endorsement to teach at the Elementary level (grades K-6) by taking the following additional courses: MUSC 4000 - Elementary Music Teaching Methods (3 credits) and MUSC 4890 - Internship (2 credits).

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

Music Education - Secondary Choral Curriculum (77 Credits)

Music Core Requirements (45 Credits)

MUSC 0990 - Recital Attendance 0 Credit(s) (7 semesters of SUU attendance)
MUSC 1050 - Music of the World 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 1120 - Music Theory II 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 1130 - Aural Skills I 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 1140 - Aural Skills II 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 1410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction 2 Credit(s) (course must be repeated once) 4 Credit(s)
MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 2130 - Aural Skills III 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 2140 - Aural Skills IV 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 2350 - Fundamentals of Conducting 2 Credit(s)
MUSC 2410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction 2 Credit(s) (course must be repeated once) 4 Credit(s)
MUSC 3070 - Form and Analysis 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 3410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction 2 Credit(s) (course must be repeated once) 4 Credit(s)
MUSC 3500 - Music History I 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 3510 - Music History II 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 3530 - Twentieth Century Music: History and Theory 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4060 - Orchestration and Arranging 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4800 - Senior Recital 0 Credit(s)

Music Education Requirements (32 Credits)

MUSC 2180 - Technology for Music Educators 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 3000 - Principles of Teaching and Learning in Music Education 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 3700 - Brass Methods 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 3720 - Woodwind Methods 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 3740 - Percussion Methods 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 3750 - String Methods 1 Credit(s)
MUSC 4360 - Advanced Choral Conducting 2 Credit(s)
MUSC 4610 - Vocal Pedagogy for Singers 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4700 - Choral Literature 2 Credit(s)
MUSC 4810 - Classroom Management and Assessment in Music 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4960 - Choral Methods 2 Credit(s)
MUSC 4980 - Student Teaching 3 Credit(s)

Major Ensemble Requirement (7 Credits)

Complete 7 credits from the following:

MUSC 3350 - Opus Chamber Choir 0-1 Credit(s)
MUSC 3360 - Concert Choir 0-1 Credit(s)

Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure (20 Credits)

To qualify for a teaching license in Music Education, students must also complete an adapted sequence of professional education courses through the Department of Teacher Education . Some classes required for the licensure cannot be taken until the teacher candidate has been admitted to the College of Education and Human Development. Please consult your advisor or the Department of Teacher Education for further instruction.

EDUC 2200 - Educational Psychology 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 2400 - Schools, Society, and Diversity 3 Credit(s)
SPED 2030 - Educating Exceptional Students 3 Credit(s)
SCED 3720 - Content Area Literacy and Utah Core 2 Credit(s)
SCED 4520 - Practicum/Induction Seminar 3 Credit(s)
SCED 4980 - Secondary Student Teaching 6 Credit(s)

Optional Elementary Endorsement (5 Credits)

Students may pursue an optional endorsement to teach at the Elementary level (grades K-6) by taking the following additional courses:

MUSC 4000 - Elementary Music Teaching Methods 3 Credit(s)
MUSC 4890 - Internship 0-6 Credit(s) (must complete 2 credits) 2 Credit(s)

Total Credits, B.M. Degree: 124-137

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure/certification and was designed to meet such qualifications for the state of Utah. Students who are or may be planning to pursue licensure/certification in any other U.S. state or territory may need to meet additional education requirements. This is not a reflection of SUU’s accreditation or quality, as each state and territory regulates their own education requirements for occupational licensure.

Students enrolled in a teacher preparation program may potentially be able to use a Utah educator license to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Additional information may be found through the Department of Teacher Education’s reciprocity table.

An overview of all of SUU’s programs that lead to licensure/certification and the programs’ current determination statuses may be found at www.suu.edu/provost/licensure.html.

Program Learning Outcomes

History, Theory, Analysis

Conceptualize and perform music in its proper historical context.
Be able to analyze harmony and other aesthetic qualities of music.
Be able to research and write cogently about music.
Demonstrate the ability to perceive and understand music aurally.
A far-reaching exposure to and knowledge of literature in their area of expertise.
Knowledge of multiple pedagogical approaches in their area of expertise.

Music in Social and Cultural Contexts

Have an understanding of the role of music in society.
Participate in cultural experiences which will enlarge multicultural understanding.
Possess an understanding of the responsibility of building the audiences of the future.
Contribute to the community and the profession through performances on a professional level.
Promote appreciation of art music within the society.

Performance and Musicianship

Demonstrate advanced technical and artistic performance standards in their area of expertise.
Have a wide range of performance experience of the highest level.
Have a broad knowledge of literature in a wide variety of musical styles.
Demonstrate a level of technical and artistic proficiency that is on par for the national standards for success in graduate school.
Have designed and executed musical events such as solo recitals with a level of professionalism that is on par for graduate study.
Demonstrate a deep and broad understanding of the literature in their field.

Piano Proficiency

Play and accompany simple folk songs by ear, in any key.
Transfer theory and skills concepts to the keyboard.
Read at sight at the level of 4-part hymns.