Dec 03, 2024  
2023-2024 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 
    
2023-2024 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music - Music Education (Instrumental) Concentration, (B.M.)


University General Education Program (35 hours in addition to 6 hours of Music History)


See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. Six hours of Humanities are satisfied by taking MUHL 3301  and MUHL 3302 .

Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music


Admission to the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music requires an audition. This information can be found on the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music website under Audition Information.

The Major (90 hours)


Major Core (36 hours)


Core Requirements


Completion of (15 hours):


Conducting (2 hours):


Class Piano


Music Technology and Music Business


Ensemble Requirement


All Music majors must take between six and eight semesters of ensemble, depending on the concentration (Music Therapy 6, Music Education Instrumental and Choral 7, all others 8). The specific requirements for this are determined by each division and degree program. Please consult with your adviser for the specific outline for your applied area and degree program exceptions. Music Education Instrumental students must take two semesters of Marching Band (string players exempt) and one semester of University Singers, Chamber Choir, Mazi or Tigerchor as part of their ensemble requirement.

Music Education: (54 hours)


Instrumental Emphasis (22 hours):


Applied Music:


at least 2 hours at the upper division level (12)

Electives (0 - 9 hours)


Completion of elective courses to bring the total to a minimum of 120 semester hours (124 or 125 for students in the Music Education concentration depending on emphasis). Courses will be chosen by the student in consultation with the advisor and major professor.

Typical 4-Year Music Education (Instrumental) Concentration Sequence


Freshman Year


Semester Totals 34 hrs


Sophomore Year


Semester Totals 34 hrs


Junior Year


Semester Totals 32 hrs


Senior Year


Semester Totals 25 hrs


Total Hours: 125


Total Hours Required for Graduation: 125


*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement