Music Major (Bachelor of Music)

A student seeking a music major must complete 77 quarter hours in the core, all baccalaureate degree requirements, and the general studies requirements as outlined in this bulletin. A concentration is not required for this major. Students who are considering graduate studies are strongly encouraged to take the general GRE.

Students seeking a BMus degree with a major in music may choose to add a performance concentration or one of two concentrations in music education leading to K-12 Washington State teaching certification. State certification is available in choral or instrumental music. Requirements for all concentrations are outlined below. The Preparation for BEd (Bachelor of Education) concentration prepares the student for to a second bachelor’s degree in education. Requirements for the BEd degree (55 credits) are listed in the Education and Psychology section of this bulletin. The Preparation for MIT (Master of Initial Teaching) concentration prepares the student for admission to a one-year MIT degree. Requirements for the MIT degree (47 credits) are listed in the WWU Graduate Bulletin. Guidelines for both options are available from the School of Education and Psychology.

Adventist Education certification requires specific classes in Health, Religion, and Theology. See Education and Psychology section of this bulletin.

Core Requirements:

MUCT 121Theory I

3

MUCT 122Theory I

3

MUCT 123Theory I

3

MUCT 124Music Notation Lab

1

MUCT 131Ear Training I

1

MUCT 132Ear Training I

1

MUCT 133Ear Training I

1

MUCT 221Theory II

3

MUCT 222Theory II

3

MUCT 223Theory II

3

MUCT 231Ear Training II

1

MUCT 232Ear Training II

1

MUCT 233Ear Training II

1

MUCT 425Orchestration

3

MUHL 134World Music

4

MUHL 321History of Music

4

MUHL 322History of Music

4

MUHL 323History of Music

4

MUPF 361Basic Conducting

2

MUPF 487Senior Recital (music majors only)

0

Applied Music (one area)

15

Ensembles

10

Electives (four must be upper division)

6

Total Credit Hours:77

Performance Concentration

In addition to the core requirements, an additional 25 applied music credits must be completed in the primary performance area—for a total of 40 applied music credits. Twenty of these credits must be distributed over at least five quarters. MUPF 127 credits may not apply toward that total.

Required Courses:
Applied Music (one area)

25

MUPF 387Junior Recital

0

Total Credit Hours:25

BEd Preparation for Music Education Teacher Certification Concentration

In addition to the core requirements, students must complete 28-29 credits and choose one of the following two emphases, depending on certification goals. The five applied music credits required in this concentration are in addition to the 15 contained within the core. Therefore, the total number of applied credits—in one area—is 20.

Total Credit Hours:28-29

Instrumental Emphasis

Required Courses:
Instrumental Techniques and Methods Classes

8

Voice Performance Studies

3

Conducting

6

Total Credit Hours:17

Choral Emphasis

Required Courses:
MUED 251Singer's Diction

1

MUED 252Singer's Diction

1

MUED 253Singer's Diction

1

MUED 354Vocal Techniques and Methods

3

Keyboard Performance Studies

6

Conducting

6

Total Credit Hours:18

Required Courses:
MUED 395Elementary School Music Methods and Materials

3

MUED 396Secondary Music Methods

3

Applied Music

5

Total Credit Hours:11
 

MIT Preparation for Music Education Teacher Certification Concentration

In addition to the core requirements, students must complete 45-46 credits and choose one of the following two emphases, depending on certification goals. The five applied music credits required in this concentration are in addition to the 15 contained within the core. Therefore, the total number of applied credits—in one area—is 20.

Instrumental Emphasis

Required Courses:
Instrumental Techniques and Methods Classes

8

Voice Performance Studies

3

Conducting

6

Total Credit Hours:17

Choral Emphasis

Required Courses:
MUED 251Singer's Diction

1

MUED 252Singer's Diction

1

MUED 253Singer's Diction

1

MUED 354Vocal Techniques and Methods

3

Keyboard Performance Studies

6

Conducting

6

Total Credit Hours:18

One-Year Master of Initial Teaching (MIT) Prerequisites

Required Courses:
EDUC 211Introduction to and Foundations of Education

4

EDUC 250Introduction to the Teaching Practices and Technology

2

EDUC 365Secondary Classroom Management

4

EDUC 395Secondary Methods of Instruction I

2

EDUC 450Introduction to Student Teaching: Clinical Practice

1

HIST 386Cultures of the Pacific Northwest

4

Total Credit Hours:17

Required Courses:
MUED 395Elementary School Music Methods and Materials

3

MUED 396Secondary Music Methods

3

Applied Music

5

Total Credit Hours:11