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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09

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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 [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

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

COMS 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 4
MUS 090 - Performance Laboratory Credit Hours: 0 to 0
(Must be taken each quarter)
MUS 101 - Music Theory I Credit Hours: 3
MUS 102 - Music Theory II Credit Hours: 3
MUS 103 - Music Theory III Credit Hours: 3
MUS 104 - Dictation and Sight Singing I Credit Hours: 1
MUS 105 - Dictation and Sight Singing II Credit Hours: 1
MUS 106 - Dictation and Sight Singing III Credit Hours: 1
MUS 125 - Introduction to Music History and Literature Credit Hours: 4
MUS 163 - Introduction to Music Education Credit Hours: 2
MUS 178 - Computer Skills for Musicians Credit Hours: 2
PSY 101 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 5

Select from the following:

MUS 141 - Class Piano Credit Hours: 2
MUS 142 - Class Piano Credit Hours: 2
MUS 143 - Class Piano Credit Hours: 2
or
MUS 341 - Piano Credit Hours: 1 to 4
A total of 6 credit hours is required for the freshman year.

Sophomore

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

EDTE 200 - Learning, Human Growth, and Development Credit Hours: 6
EDTE 201 - Characteristics of Learners with Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3
EDTE 202 - Field Experience in Education Credit Hours: 2
MUS 090 - Performance Laboratory Credit Hours: 0 to 0
(Must be taken each quarter)
MUS 179 - Technology for Music Educators Credit Hours: 2
MUS 201 - Music Theory IV Credit Hours: 3
MUS 202 - Music Theory V Credit Hours: 3
MUS 203 - Music Theory VI Credit Hours: 3
MUS 204 - Dictation and Sight Singing IV Credit Hours: 2
MUS 205 - Dictation and Sight Singing V Credit Hours: 2
MUS 206 - Dictation and Sight Singing VI Credit Hours: 2

Select from the following:

Select two courses from the following:

MUS 261A - Upper Strings Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 261B - Lower Strings Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263A - Percussion Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263E - Trumpet Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263F - Horn/Trumpet Method and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263G - Trombone/Euphonium/ Tuba Method and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263H - Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone Method and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263I - Clarinet Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263K - Double Reed Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2

Select from the following:

MUS 241 - Class Piano Credit Hours: 2
MUS 242 - Class Piano Credit Hours: 2
MUS 243 - Class Piano Credit Hours: 2
or
MUS 341 - Piano Credit Hours: 1 to 4
A total of 6 credit hours is required for the sophomore year.

Junior

Principal Instrument Credit Hours: 6
Music Education Elective Credit Hours: 2
Performance Group Credit Hours: 3–6
English Composition (300 level) Credit Hours: 4

EDCS 301 - Education and Cultural Diversity Credit Hours: 3
EDSE 350 - Secondary School Planning and Instruction Credit Hours: 4
EDSE 351 - Secondary School Teaching and Learning Credit Hours: 5
EDTE 371B - Instructional Adaptations for Learners with Exceptionalities and Diverse Needs–Secondary Credit Hours: 4
MUS 090 - Performance Laboratory Credit Hours: 0 to 0
(Must complete 3 additional courses within Junior/Senior year)
MUS 304 - Instrumentation Credit Hours: 3
MUS 321 - History and Literature of Music Credit Hours: 3
MUS 322 - History and Literature of Music Credit Hours: 3
MUS 323 - History and Literature of Music Credit Hours: 3
MUS 362 - Teaching Instrumental Music in the Elementary and Middle School Credit Hours: 3
MUS 362L - Teaching Instrumental Music in the Elementary/Middle School–Laboratory Band Credit Hours: 1
MUS 363 - Secondary School Instrumental Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 3
MUS 455 - Basic Conducting Credit Hours: 3
MUS 456A - Instrumental Conducting Credit Hours: 3
MUS 464 - Marching Band Techniques Credit Hours: 2

Select from the following:

Select two courses from the following:

MUS 261A - Upper Strings Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 261B - Lower Strings Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263A - Percussion Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263E - Trumpet Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263F - Horn/Trumpet Method and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263G - Trombone/Euphonium/ Tuba Method and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263H - Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone Method and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263I - Clarinet Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263K - Double Reed Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2

Senior

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

EDCS 400 - School, Society, and the Professional Educator Credit Hours: 4
(Tier III equivalent.)
EDPL 461 - Student Teaching in Middle Childhood Credit Hours: 7
EDPL 463 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools Credit Hours: 6
EDPL 465 - Student Teaching Seminar Credit Hours: 3
MUS 090 - Performance Laboratory Credit Hours: 0 to 0
(Must complete 3 additional courses within Junior/Senior year)
MUS 147 - Class Voice Credit Hours: 2
MUS 148 - Class Voice Credit Hours: 2
MUS 465 - Jazz Ensemble Methods Credit Hours: 2

Select one course from the following:

MUS 366 - Teaching of Music in the Elementary Grades Credit Hours: 3
MUS 366A - Introduction to Orff Schulwerk Credit Hours: 3
MUS 366B - Early Childhood Music Education Credit Hours: 3
MUS 468 - General Music in the Junior High School Credit Hours: 3

Select from the following

Select 4 courses from the following:

MUS 261A - Upper Strings Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 261B - Lower Strings Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263A - Percussion Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263E - Trumpet Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263F - Horn/Trumpet Method and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263G - Trombone/Euphonium/ Tuba Method and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263H - Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone Method and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263I - Clarinet Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2
MUS 263K - Double Reed Methods and Materials Credit Hours: 2

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