Degree Requirements

 

Music Department Handbook 2012-2013 (PDF)

 

B. Mus., Major in Music Education

Requirements:

  •     111 Foundations in Music
  •     112 Music Theory 1
  •     117 String Methods
  •     118 Group Voice
  •     211 Music Theory 2
  •     212 Music Theory 3
  •     215 Beginning Conducting
  •     217 Woodwind Methods
  •     219 Brass Methods
  •     224 Elementary School Music Methods
  •     311 Music Theory 4
  •     313 Music History 1
  •     314 Music History 2
  •     315 Advanced Conducting
  •     317 Percussion
  •     321 Orchestration
  •     325 Marching Band Methods or 328 Vocal Diction
  •     438 Teaching and Directing Music in the Secondary School

Private Music Lessons, 7 hours
Participation in Ensembles, 7 hours
All requirements for Kansas Teachers certification as listed by the Education Department.

 

B.A., Major in Music

Major Requirements:

    At least 30 hours in Music to include:

  •     111 Foundations in Music
  •     112 Music Theory 1
  •     211 Music Theory 2
  •     212 Music Theory 3
  •     311 Music Theory 4
  •     313 Music History 1
  •     314 Music History 2

At least 10 hours of Private Music Lessons to include 2 hours of Keyboard unless exempted by proficiency examination. Participation in an Ensemble is required each semester. The maximum number of hours in music which may be credited toward this degree is 51; no more than 16 of these hours may be in Private Lessons.

 

Music Minor

Requirements

    At least 18 hours in music to include:

  • 111 Foundations in Music
  • 313 Music History 1 or 314 Music History 2

Four hours of Private Music Lessons
Four semesters of ensemble participation
Four semesters of 099 Concert Attendance

The remaining 3 hours can be selected from:

  • 112 Music Theory 1
  • 118 Vocal Methods
  • 215 Beginning Conducting
  • 313 Music History 1
  • 314 Music History 2
  • Any 1 hour credit course, Ensemble or Applied Lesson

Students selecting a minor in music must have their program approved in advance of registration by the Music Minor Advisor.

 

General Requirements for Music Majors


Concert Attendance, Music 099, is required each semester, except during student teaching semester.

Ensemble participation is required each semester. Pianist may accompany for this requirement.

A sight singing proficiency and a piano proficiency are requirements for music degrees. Completion of those proficiencies must be satisfied prior to student teaching and graduation.

All music majors, unless excused by faculty, must be enrolled in private music lessons each semester in school.

A senior recital is required of all students seeking the B. Mus., Major in Music Education degree. B.A., Major in Music candidates must complete a senior recital or optional requirements outlined in the music handbook.

The senior project, although recommended, is not required in every case. It may be combined with the senior recital.

 



Private Music Lessons

Private Music Lessons are offered in increments of 1, 2, or 3 hours of credit. Students enrolling for 1 hour of credit receive a half-hour lesson each week and are expected to practice a minimum of six hours a week. Instruction is offered in the following areas: organ, piano, harpsichord, voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, guitar, percussion, and composition.

 

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