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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2010-12 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2010-12 [Archived Catalog]

Music Education Major: Instrumental Emphasis (B.Mus.)


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Major code BM5107

Demonstration of piano proficiency is required. See the School of Music Handbook for a complete statement concerning requirements.

Must complete 9 performance lab courses (MUS 090) prior to graduation.

Minimum credit hours required for graduation: 222

Bachelor of Music in Music Education


To specialize in music education, you must choose one of two areas of concentration: instrumental music education or choral/general music education. Upon completion of the program and State Board of Education requirements, the music education candidate will receive an Ohio Multi-Age License for teaching music in the public schools.

Principal Instrument


The principal instrument may be any wind or string instrument, percussion, or piano or organ. Wind, string, and percussion principals must elect piano (class piano–MUS 141-243–or studio piano MUS 341) as the secondary instrument. Piano or organ principals must follow procedures outlined in the School of Music Undergraduate Handbook.

Freshman


  • Principal Instrument Credit Hours: 6
  • Performance Group Credit Hours: 3–6
  • Tier I English Composition Credit Hours: 5
  • Tier I Quantitative Skills Credit Hours: 4-5

Select from the following:


Sophomore


  • Principal Instrument Credit Hours: 6
  • Performance Group Credit Hours: 3–6
  • Tier II Electives Credit Hours: 8-12

Select from the following:


Senior


  • Performance Group Credit Hours: 2–4
  • Tier II Elective Credit Hours: 9-13

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