Bachelor of Education: Secondary
The music education programs offered at the secondary level prepare the student to teach in a major area (instrumental, vocal, or general music) at any level, K-12, with primary emphasis centered on the secondary level (secondary levels include intermediate school and high school). Certification in these degree programs is valid in most other states.")
Secondary Choral Music
This program prepares the student to teach vocal music-solo, ensemble, and chorus in grades 7 through 12. Coursework includes vocal performance, music theory, music history, and student teaching.
Music Requirements
| Course |
Credits |
| Theory and Aural Training |
12 |
- 281-2, 283-4, 285-6, 287-8
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| Music History |
6 |
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| Diction for Singers |
2 |
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| Applied Music |
7 |
- 232_ [4 times] (4 credits)
- 332_ [3 times] (3 credits) (includes junior recital)
Six semesters of applied music are required, culminating in a Junior Recital.
One credit is given for each semester of applied music,
except for the recital semester, which is two credits.
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| Secondary Instruments |
6 |
- 121D & 122D Class Guitar (2 credits)
- 125-6, 225-6 (If proficient in piano, substitute 410 Alpha or secondary performance area,
4 credits total)
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| Private Voice or Piano |
3 |
- 231B or 231 C, Private voice or piano as approved (1cr)
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| Large Ensemble |
8 |
- 410B Hawaiian Chorus (1 credit)
- 414 Concert Choir (7)
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| Small Ensemble |
2 |
- 410C Chamber Singers, OR others as approved
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| Advanced Courses |
9 |
- 325 Conducting (1 credit)
- 326 Conducting (2 credits)
- 383/387 Advanced Music Theory (3 credits)
- 458 Vocal Techniques for Solo and Ensemble Singing (2 credits)
- 46_ Music Literature (3 credits)
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| Music Education |
18 |
- 354 & 354L Music: Elementary School (3 + 1 credits)
- 355 & 355L Music: Secondary Instrumental (3 + 1 credits)
- 356 & 356L Music: Secondary Choral (3 + 1 credits)
- 450 Music Technology (3 credits)
- 454 Music in Special Education (3 credits)
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| Recital Attendance |
0 |
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| Total in Music |
73 |
Instrumental Music
At the completion of this program, the student is prepared to teach instrumental music (band, orchestra) in grades 7 through 12. Coursework includes performance on a major instrument, methods classes on all band and orchestra instruments, music theory, music history, and student teaching.
Music Requirements
| Course |
Credits |
| Theory and Aural Training |
12 |
- 281-2, 283-4, 285-6, 287-8
|
| Music History |
6 |
|
|
| Applied Music |
7 |
- 232_ [4 times] (4 credits)
- 332_ [3 times] (3 credits) (includes junior recital)
Six semesters of applied music are required, culminating in a Junior Recital.
One credit is given for each semester of applied music,
except for the recital semester, which is two credits.
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| Secondary Instruments |
4 |
- 125-6, 225-6 (If proficient in piano, substitute 121B-122B Class Voice,
(2 credits total)
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| Large Ensembles |
7 |
Choose from
- 416 Symphony Orchestra
- 419B Symphonic Wind Ensemble
- 419C Symphonic Band
- 419D Concert Band
- 419E Marching Band
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| Choral Ensembles |
2 |
- 114/414 University Chorus / Concert Choir
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| Small Ensembles |
2 |
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| Instrumental Methods |
12 |
- 151 String Techniques and Methods
- 152 Instructional Techniques and Methods: Lower Strings
- 153 Woodwind Techniques and Methods
- 154 Woodwind Techniques and Methods
- 155 Percussion Techniques and Methods
- 156 Brass Techniques and Methods
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| Advanced Courses |
9 |
- 325 Conducting (1 credit)
- 326 Conducting (2 credits)
- 383/387 Advanced Music Theory (3 credits)
- 46_ Music Literature (3 credits)
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| Music Education |
18 |
- 354 & 354L Music: Elementary School (3 + 1 credits)
- 355 & 355L Music: Secondary Instrumental (3 + 1 credits)
- 356 & 356L Music: Secondary Choral (3 + 1 credits)
- 450 Music Technology (3 credits)
- 454 Music in Special Education (3 credits)
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| Recital Attendance |
0 |
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| Total in Music |
77 |
Secondary General Music
This program is designed to stress the importance of teaching classes in general music at the secondary level. Coursework emphasizes breadth, and offers classes in dance and ethnomusicology as well as performance, theory, and music history.
Music Requirements
| Course |
Credits |
| Theory and Aural Training |
12 |
- 281-2, 283-4, 285-6, 287-8
|
| Music History |
6 |
|
|
| Applied Music |
5 |
- 232_ [4 times] (4 credits)
- 332_ [1 time] (1 credit)
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| Secondary Instruments |
4 |
- 125-6, 225-6 (4 credits)
(If proficient in piano, substitute Class voice: 121B, Class guitar 121D,
410 Alpha) (4 credits total)
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| Large Ensembles |
*7 |
- 311 Ethnic Music Ensembles
- 312 Hula/Chant Ensembles
- 410_ Various Ensembles
- 411 Ethnic Music Ensembles
- 412 Hula/Chant Ensembles
- 413 Hula/Chant Ensembles
- 414 Concert Choir
- 415V Opera Workshop
- 416 Symphony Orchestra
- 417 Javanese Gamelan
- 418 Collegium Musicum
- 419 Band
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| *The seven-semester ensemble requirement may be divided between two large ensembles. The change from one ensemble to the other should take place at the end of the sophomore year, and only with the approval of the music education faculty. Students must inform the music education faculty of their progress in fulfilling the seven semester requirement.
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| Ethnomusicology |
3 |
- 107 Music in World Cultures
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| Instrumental Methods |
4 |
Choose two courses
- 151/152 String Techniques and Methods
- 153/154 Woodwind Techniques and Methods
- 155 Percussion Techniques and Methods
- 156 Brass Techniques and Methods
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| Advanced Courses |
4 |
- 325 Conducting (1 credit)
- 383/387 Advanced Music Theory (3 credits)
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| Music Education |
18 |
- 354 & 354L Music: Elementary School (3 + 1 credits)
- 355 & 355L Music: Secondary Instrumental (3 + 1 credits)
- 356 & 356L Music: Secondary Choral (3 + 1 credits)
- 450 Music Technology (3 credits)
- 454 Music in Special Education (3 credits)
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| Recital Attendance |
0 |
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| Total in Music |
72 |
