This endorsement qualifies a person to teach vocal music in grades PK-12. A student must complete the following program in addition to the Essential Studies and Professional Education requirements, including successful completion of MUS 431A ELEMENTARY MUSIC METHODS, and MUS 431C SECONDARY CHORALE METHODS. Incoming students should plan to take the theory and piano placement exams and complete a voice assessment with a member of the voice faculty during the first week of classes.
All Music majors must complete MUS 234 WORLD MUSIC for the Essential Studies Culture and Society category requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 234 | WORLD MUSIC | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Studies | ||
| Professional Education 1 | ||
| Core Requirements | ||
| MUS 100U/300U | ELECTIVE PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/GUITAR | 1 |
| MUS 101 | STUDENT RECITAL | 0 |
| MUS 103/303 | CONCERT CHOIR | 4 |
| MUS 104/304 | VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE | 1 |
| or MUS 315X | PRIVATE JAZZ IMPROVISATION | |
| MUS 115K | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/PIANO 2 | 2 |
| or MUS 115S | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/VOICE | |
| MUS 118 | PIANO TECHNIQUES | 1 |
| MUS 131 & 131L | THEORY I and AURAL SKILLS I | 4 |
| MUS 132 & 132L | THEORY II and AURAL SKILLS II | 4 |
| MUS 156 | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION 1 | 3 |
| MUS 199 | ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY | 0 |
| MUS 215K | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/PIANO 2 | 2 |
| or MUS 215S | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/VOICE | |
| MUS 220 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO 3 | 2 |
| MUS 227 | SURVEY OF MUSIC HISTORY | 3 |
| MUS 231 | THEORY III | 3 |
| MUS 231L | AURAL SKILLS III | 1 |
| MUS 232 | POST-TONAL THEORY | 2 |
| MUS 240 | PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCTING | 2 |
| MUS 241 | SURVEY OF LYRIC DICTION | 3 |
| MUS 250 | MUSIC EDUCATION PRACTICUM, VOCAL | 1 |
| MUS 252 | MUSIC EDUCATION PRACTICUM, VOCAL | 1 |
| MUS 299 | SOPHOMORE QUALIFYING EXAM | 0 |
| MUS 315K | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/PIANO 2 | 2 |
| or MUS 315S | PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION/VOICE | |
| MUS 321 | CHORAL CONDUCTING | 2 |
| MUS 362 | KEYBOARD SKILLS FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER | 2 |
| MUS 399 | SOLO HALF-RECITAL | 0 |
| MUS 403 | CONCERT CHOIR 3 | 0 |
| MUS 432 | TOPICS IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE | 2 |
| Music Electives 4 | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 50 | |
Music education majors complete MUS 156 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION in place of EDUC 224 TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES FOR LEARNING within the Professional Education requirements.
The major instrument for students completing this endorsement must be either voice or piano.
Complete 3 semesters of participation.
Any music course.
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