Courses | B.M. in Music Teacher Preparation
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include 51ÂÜÀò's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, .
Major Courses
| MUSC 102 | Voice Class |
Basic vocal training. Open to non-music majors. Previous experience reading music or singing/playing an instrument is an asset but not required. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 118 | Keyboard II |
| Keyboard technique and literature for the non-keyboard major. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 119 | Keyboard III |
| Keyboard technique and literature for the non-keyboard major. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 145 | Applied Music |
Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments, conducting, and improvisation. Notes: May be taken an unlimited amount of times. Non-music majors are welcome to take applied lessons, see Conservatory for approval. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 153 | Sight-Singing and Dictation I |
| Sight-singing diatonic melodies, major and minor scales and triads using moveable tonic solfege. Transcribing basic diatonic melodies, cadences and progressions. Reading, performing and transcribing rhythmic patterns in simple, compound and irregular meters. Notes: Students may test into an accelerated section of this course. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 154 | Music Theory I |
| The study of the following music fundamentals: elementary acoustics, keyboard layout, intervals, scales, key signatures, triads, figured bass, diatonic voice-leading, cadences, elementary harmonic progressions, meter, rhythm, time signatures and staff notation. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 163 | Sight-Singing and Dictation II |
| Using 153 materials as a foundation, this course encompasses the sight-singing and transcribing of diatonic and simple chromatic melodies with greater rhythmic complexity, triads in all inversions, dominant seventh chords and altered non-harmonic tones. Notes: Students may test into an accelerated section of this course. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 164 | Music Theory II |
| A study of common-practice diatonic harmony with emphasis on voice leading and harmonic progression. Includes part writing, non-harmonic tones, cadences, figured bass and Roman analysis. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 200 | Concert Music |
Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Notes: Four semesters required for graduation. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 205 | Introduction to Music Education |
| Introduces prospective music teachers to the history, philosophy and function of music education. Students investigate and discuss current educational practice, including standards, testing and assessment, as well as current issues and concerns. Notes: A 25-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Successful completion of this course constitutes one of the requirements for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. CBEST must be taken during this course.Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 211 | Improvisation for Non Keyboardists: Concepts/Practices |
| A skill improvement course focusing on rhythmic freedom and melodic embellishment. Hymns and worship choruses used as templates. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 217 | Improvisation for Keyboardists: Concepts/Practices |
| Focus on contemporary chords, voicings, and progressions; transposition; modulation; musical style. Hymns and worship choruses used as templates. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 300 | Concert Music |
Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Three semesters of this course are required for graduation with a B.M. degree. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 307 | Music History and Literature: Medieval Through Early Baroque |
| A historical and critical study of the period including important contributions in musical literature, theory and performance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 308 | Music History and Literature: Mid-Baroque Through Classic |
| A historical and critical survey of the period including important contributions in music literature, theory and performance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 309 | Music History and Literature: Late Romantic Through Early 20th Century |
| A historical and critical survey of the period including important contributions in music literature, theory and performance practice. Special attention will be given to the analysis of selected vocal and instrumental works. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 312 | Music Theory/History and Literature of the 20th Century |
| The study of 20th century theory practice and compositional techniques within the context of the broad range of 20th century music literature. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 321 | Marching Band Lab |
| Workshop in preparation for teaching marching band principles and techniques in the intermediate and secondary schools. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 323 | Basic Conducting |
| Basic conducting skills; the psychology of conducting; observation of choral and orchestral rehearsals. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 324 | Advanced Studies in Conducting |
| One or more sections offered periodically in the areas of choral and instrumental conducting. Continuation of the objectives of MUSCÂ 323 related specifically to the technical and interpretative skills of either choral or instrumental conducting. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 328 | General Music Methods |
| An introduction to teaching general music in both elementary and secondary school situations in accordance with national and state standards for music education. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 332 | Music for Children |
| Pre-professional course designed for music majors who plan to qualify for the state K–12 single subject teaching credential in music. Students learn and practice skills important for teaching elementary music lessons. Explores the history and philosophy of American music education, emphasizing influences of Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff and Suzuki. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 338 | Secondary Music Methods |
| Methods and materials for teaching secondary music in grades 6–12. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 348 | Vocal and Instrumental Arranging for Schools |
| An introduction to principles and practices of arranging music for choral and instrumental groups with emphasis upon producing arrangements suitable for K–12 ensembles. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 353 | Sight-Singing and Dictation III |
| This course centers on the application of sight-singing and dictation skills acquired in 153 and 163, with particular focus on dominant and non-dominant seventh chords, altered non-harmonic tones, secondary dominants and chromatic melodies. Notes: Students may test into an accelerated section of this course. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 354 | Music Theory III |
| This is the final semester of common-practice diatonic harmony. Emphasis is on voice leading and harmonic progressions including altered dominants, borrowed chords, the Neapolitan Sixth chord, augmented chords and modulation. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 356 | Music Education: Brass |
| Preparation for teaching brass instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 357 | Music Education: Percussion |
| Preparation for teaching percussion instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 358 | Music Education: Strings |
| Preparation for teaching string instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 359 | Music Education: Woodwinds |
| Preparation for teaching woodwind instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 363 | Sight-Singing and Dictation IV |
| This course centers on the application of sight-singing and dictation skills to complex diatonic and chromatic and modulating melodies, dominant and non-dominant seventh chords, altered non-harmonic tones, secondary dominants, the Neapolitan Sixth chord, and augmented sixth chords. Notes: Students may test into an accelerated section of this course. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 364 | Music Theory IV |
| This course is centered on the study of chromatic harmony of the 19th century; Impressionism, and other early 20th century practices; contemporary popular harmonic practice and its symbols. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 390 | Opera Theatre |
| The study and performance of major operas and selected Broadway musicals. Notes: Open to all students by audition. Students may only register for Opera Theatre for zero credits if they are already at 18 credits of required courses for the semester. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 410 | Music Cultures of the World |
An introductory study of the interrelationships between music and culture through the examination of the music of varying cultures. Basic elements of music as they are found in world cultures will be studied. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 420 | Special Studies in Music Literature |
| An in-depth study of music literature as it relates to specific instruments, ensembles, periods of history, geographical locations, individual composers or ethnic groups. One or more sections offered every year in areas such as piano literature, organ literature, instrumental literature (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion instruments), instrumental or choral literature for schools, American music, the symphony, the string quartet, the concerto, the sonata, etc. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 445 | Applied Music |
Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments, conducting, and improvisation. Notes: May be taken an unlimited number of times. Non-music majors are welcome to take applied lessons, see Conservatory for approval. Grade Mode: A. | |
| MUSC 470 | Senior Recital/Final Project |
| Preparation for senior-level music education recital (Length: 30 minutes). Grade Mode: A. | |
Professional Education Courses
| LEDU 330 | Psychological Foundations of Education |
| Application of psychological principles to the education process, role of the teacher and learner, human growth and development, learning styles, motivation, memory, transfer of learning, measurement and evaluation, research and experimentation in learning theory. Notes: Special approval required. Restricted to formal application and acceptance to the School of Education. Credential candidates must pass this course with a "B-" or higher. This course is designed to fulfill the University's writing competency requirement for credential students. Grade Mode: A. | |
| LEDU 341 | Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students |
Survey of the theories, programs, and instructional practices for English language development, including first and second language acquisition and individual factors affecting language acquisition. Strategies for the application of theory to classroom practice and instruction in content area literacy are emphasized. Principles of educational equity, diversity, and cultural and linguistic responsiveness are examined. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 10-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Notes: Credential candidates must pass this course with a "B-" or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. CalTPA #1. Grade Mode: A. | |
| LEDU 425 | Secondary Content Area Reading |
| Methods and materials for teaching reading through content areas in secondary schools; attention to reading techniques, testing, and individualization. Lecture/Lab Hours:Â A 35-hour fieldwork practicum component is required. Notes: Credential candidates must pass this course with a grade of "B-" or higher. Valid Certificate of Clearance and negative TB test results required for fieldwork. CalTPA #2. Grade Mode: A. | |
| LEDU 438 | Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment |
The course emphasis is curriculum and instruction through the planning and teaching of a variety of developmentally and ability-appropriate instructional strategies for all learners, including Universal Design of Learning and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTTS), differentiation, and assessment. Candidates will complete 60-hours of fieldwork. Candidates will design and teach several classroom lessons in local secondary schools. | |