2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog/Handbook

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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog/Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music, Music Education Concentration, B.A.

Requirements for Music Major - 54 Credits

General Requirements - 29 Credits

MUSC 0111 - Music Theory I Credits: 2
MUSC 0112 - Music Theory II Credits: 2
MUSC 0211 - Music Theory III Credits: 2
MUSC 0212 - Music Theory IV Credits: 2
MUSC 0113 - Sight Singing and Ear Training I Credits: 2
MUSC 0114 - Sight Singing and Ear Training II Credits: 2
MUSC 0213 - Sight Singing and Ear Training III Credits: 2
MUSC 0223 - Sight Singing and Ear Training IV Credits: 2
MUSC 0152 - Piano Class I (for Music Majors) Credits: 0.5
MUSC 0153 - Piano Class II (for Music Majors) Credits: 0.5
MUSC 0252 - Piano Class III (for Music Majors) Credits: 0.5
MUSC 0253 - Piano Class IV (for Music Majors) Credits: 0.5
MUSC 0200 - Music History I Credits: 3
MUSC 0201 - Music History II Credits: 3
MUSC 0230 - Basic Conducting Credits: 2

Note:

(Jazz Studies concentrators can substitute MUSC 0267 and MUSC 0268 for MUSC 0252 and MUSC 0253 )

One of the Following - 3 Credits

MUSC 0300 - Music in the Middle Ages and Renaissance Credits: 3
MUSC 0301 - Music in the Baroque and Classical Eras Credits: 3
MUSC 0302 - Music in the Romantic Era Credits: 3
MUSC 0303 - Music in the Twentieth Century Credits: 3
MUSC 0304 - American Music Credits: 3
MUSC 0306 - Advanced Jazz History Credits: 3

Ensemble Requirements - 7 Credits

Eight semesters of participation in one of the following ensembles, as assigned by the department, to run concurrently with eight semesters of applied lessons:

MUSC 0141 - University Chorus Credits: 0.5
MUSC 0143 - Wind Symphony Credits: 0.5
CCGS Orchestra

Note:

All music majors must enroll in Festival Chorus for a minimum of two semesters.

Six semesters of Participation in Second Ensemble

Six semesters of participation in a second ensemble from the following list, to run concurrently with six semesters of applied lessons:

MUSC 0140 - Chorale Credits: 0.5
MUSC 0141 - University Chorus Credits: 0.5
MUSC 0143 - Wind Symphony Credits: 0.5
MUSC 0145 - Jazz Big Band Credits: 0.5
MUSC 0146 - Jazz Vocal Ensemble Credits: 0.5
MUSC 0240 - Chamber Ensembles Credits: 0.5
MUSC 0269 - Small Jazz Ensemble Credits: 0.5

Note:

The music department also offers elective ensembles on a regular basis. These ensembles include, but are not limited to:Clarinet Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, Jazz Quartet, Low Brass Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet, Trumpet Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet, and various mixed chamber ensembles.

All instrumental must students are required to have a minimum of three chamber ensemble experiences (standard repertoire) in varied formats throughout the course of completing their program requirements (each approved by the academic advisor and the applied music instructor). Music Education students are encouraged, but not required, to participate in ensembles during the semester of their practicum. All pianists with a major emphasis in piano are required to enroll in MUSC 0240 - Chamber Ensembles , each semester they are enrolled in applied piano lessons.

Applied Music Requirements - 12 Credits

Music majors are required to complete eight semesters of applied lessons. Applied music study requires a jury examination every semester for music majors and for music minors, as well as for those students enrolled in a required secondary applied lesson. Students taking applied music must also register each semester for

MUSC 0280 - Music Studio

. Students who present a curricular recital are not required to present a jury during the semester of the recital. All students who wish to present a recital (degree or elective) must pass a pre-recital hearing during studio class a minimum of three weeks prior to the recital (three applied faculty members must be present at the hearing).

Note:

Music Education students are exempt from their eighth semester of applied lessons and ensemble if enrolled in MUSC 0328 - Practicum: Music K-12 .

Performing Requirements - 3 Credits

All Music majors are required to complete six semesters of MUSC 0279 - Recital Attendance and Performance , (required attendance and performance at weekly studio classes and departmental recitals). Students are required to perform regularly in studio classes, and are required to perform at least once each year in a public departmental recital. Music minors may perform in a departmental recital at the discretion of the applied instructor.

Additional Requirements - 3 Credits

Instrumental Students

Non-ensemble Music Electives

Vocal Students

MUSC 0130 - Lyric Diction I Credits: 1
MUSC 0131 - Lyric Diction II Credits: 1
MUSC 0174 - Applied Music (Major) I Credits: 1 *

Note:

* Upon completion of MUSC 0253

Optional Music Concentrations

Music majors may choose to declare one of the 6 concentrations. Students may not declare more than two concentrations. Note: each of the required 300-level music history seminars listed in the concentrations are in addition to the seminar required of all music majors in the General Requirements.

Music Education - 43.5-44 Credits

Admission to the Music Education concentration is dependent upon: completion of the piano proficiency requirement, and successful completion of a comprehensive entrance examination, which includes an assessment of the candidate’s understanding of music education philosophy, as well as an assessment of his or her skills in the following areas:music theory, music history, basic musicianship, and piano.

All Music Education students must pass a pre-practicum jury examination in the semester preceding the practicum. The examination will demonstrate proficiency in conducting, score reading, piano, sight singing, and the major applied area.

All Music Education students preparing for a practicum experience in instrumental music normally take a traditional concert band or orchestral instrument for applied major. Students preparing for a practicum experience in vocal music normally take voice for the applied major. Students planning a practicum experience outside their usual performing area must demonstrate performance experience and proficiency equivalent to MUSC 0172 , or complete three semesters of secondary applied study and ensemble experience in voice, percussion, winds or orchestral strings, as appropriate.

Note:Admission and retention in the Music Education program is dependent on: an overall GPA of 2.8, a 2.8 GPA in applied music, and a 3.0 GPA in pedagogy coursework.

In order to be eligible for student teaching, a student must have completed all required course and field work, have an overall GPA of 2.8 (including transfer work), and have a passing grade in the appropriate Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (i.e., Communication and Literacy and subject matter tests).

Placements for student teaching (practicum) are limited to within a 30-mile radius of the University.

Pedagogical Coursework:

EDUC 0221 - Introduction to Students with Exceptional Learning Needs Credits: 3
EDUC 0363 - Sheltered English Immersion Credits: 3
EDUC 0380 - Critical Multicultural Education Credits: 3
MUSC 0221 - Introduction to Music Education Credits: 3
MUSC 0322 - Elementary Music Methods Credits: 3
One of the following Music Education Methods courses Credits: 3
MUSC 0332 Instrumental Music Education Methods
MUSC 0333 Choral Music Education Methods
PSYC 0206 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3

Required College Core Coursework

EDUC 0380 - Critical Multicultural Education Credits: 3
PSYC 0101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Practicum

MUSC 0328 - Practicum: Music K-12 Credits: 12

One of the following tracks:

Additional Graduation Requirements

All students must meet the University Graduation Requirements and complete a common core of studies, distributed among the different academic areas as detailed in the Common Core .

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Music, Music Education Concentration, B.A.

Requirements for Music Major - 54 Credits

General Requirements - 29 Credits

Note:

One of the Following - 3 Credits

Ensemble Requirements - 7 Credits

Note:

Six semesters of Participation in Second Ensemble

Note:

Applied Music Requirements - 12 Credits

Note:

Performing Requirements - 3 Credits

Additional Requirements - 3 Credits

Instrumental Students

Vocal Students

Note:

Optional Music Concentrations

Music Education - 43.5-44 Credits

Pedagogical Coursework:

Required College Core Coursework

Practicum

One of the following tracks:

Vocal Music Education Track:

(Choose 4 classes under advisement at 0.5 credits each)

Instrumental Music Education Track:

(Choose 8 classes under advisement at 0.5 credits each)

Additional Graduation Requirements