Music Education, B.M.

Description

The department offers courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Music with a major in music education,

Courses in the literature of music, applied music and performance are offered as part of the university’s core curriculum. More specialized courses in these areas and in music theory and methods for music teachers are offered for cultural enrichment and for the professional preparation of performers and teachers. Performance organizations are open to all university students by audition. These include bands (marching, pep, symphonic, and wind ensemble), chamber ensembles (strings, winds, and vocal), choir, opera, jazz (bands and combos), and orchestra. Specific offerings depend on enrollment and availability of faculty.

NOTE: For all students entering the Bachelor of Music–Music Education degree program, any grade of C- or lower in the coursework for the major must be repeated (courses may only be repeated once).

Contact Information

132 Church Fine Arts Complex
(775) 784-6145

College of Liberal Arts Advising http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/student-resources/academic-advising

Graduation Requirements

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-46 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

Music Education majors are exempt from the College of Liberal Arts foreign language and breadth requirements.

III. Major Requirements (102-104 units)

Entrance Audition is required.

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (0 units)

VI. Total Units (138-148 units)

42 or more units must be in courses numbered 300 - 499.

VII. Recommended Schedule

This outline should serve as a guide for students entering the BM-ME program in fall of an even-numbered year. This IS NOT a substitute for advising. You MUST meet with the Coordinator of the Music Education program each term as you plan for the following semester.

Note(s):

Applied study -

• if your instrument is voice, enroll in MUS 105 - Vocal Techniques  during your first term.
• 100-level lower division applied study (6-8 units)
• 300-level upper division applied study (8 units)

Ensemble -

• if your instrument is voice, piano, or guitar, enroll in a choral ensemble (Concert Choir or Chamber Choir)
• if your instrument is wind or percussion, enroll in an instrumental ensemble (Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, or Symphony Orchestra)
• if your instrument is violin, viola, cello, or bass, enroll in Symphony Orchestra

Functional Piano ( MUS 109 , MUS 110 , MUS 209 , MUS 210 )

• these courses are optional and depend upon your piano skills. They will prepare you for the piano proficiency exam. This preparation can also be done through applied study.

Diction I (MUS 141 ), Diction II MUS 142 ), & Vocal Pedagogy (MUS 417 ) - you will choose two of these courses as part of your degree program.

Barrier Exam - must be passed to enroll in upper-division applied study. See your applied instructor regarding the contents of the exam.

Applying to the College of Education Teacher Preparation Program  http://www.unr.edu/education/academics - acceptance required to enroll in EDSP 411 , CTL 699B 

Deadlines: Oct 1 for Spring admission; Mar 1 for Summer admission