Music, Music Education Emphasis, B.A.

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B.A. in Music

As a music major, a student concentrates in one of six emphases: performance, performance/musicology, composition, jazz, music technology or music education. These emphases range from 56 to 86 credits. A grade of “C” or better in any course counts toward the major, except where otherwise specified. All music majors, regardless of emphasis, take the following courses:

Core Requirements:

MUSC 125 - Theory I: Basics of Music (3.00)
MUSC 126 - Theory II: Form and Analysis (3.00)
MUSC 225 - Theory III: Counterpoint (3.00)
MUSC 226 - Theory IV: Music Writing (3.00)
MUSC 227 - Theory V: 20th Century Musical Analysis (3.00) (Music Education majors exempted)
MUSC 110 - Musicianship Laboratory I (1.00)
MUSC 111 - Musicianship Laboratory II (1.00)
MUSC 210 - Musicianship Laboratory III (1.00)
MUSC 211 - Musicianship Laboratory IV (1.00) with a grade of “B” or better in MUSC 211
MUSC 230 - Musics of the World (3.00)
MUSC 321 - Music History I (3.00)
MUSC 322 - Music History II (3.00)
MUSC 380 - Introduction to Conducting (3.00)
Eight semesters of MUSC 191 - Recital Preparation (8.00)
One upper-level elective in music or VPA (3.00)

Select one course: 3 Credits

MUSC 480 - Topics in Music, Art and Society (3.00) (Music Education majors exempted)
MUSC 485 - Selected Topics in Music History (3.00) (Music Education majors exempted)

Note:

Students planning graduate work are strongly recommended to complete the study of a language pertinent to their area of research through the 202 level.

Proficiency in Keyboard Skills

All students must pass a proficiency test, at each level, in keyboard skills or take four semesters of keyboard skills classes consisting of:

Note:

A grade of “B” or better is required in MUSC 179 . Students will be placed at the appropriate level. [4]

Total: 54 Credits

Note:

In addition to the core requirements, students must complete the requirements for one of the following emphases:

Music Education Emphasis

Leading to certification in K-12 music education in either instrumental or choral music.

MUSC 125 - Theory I: Basics of Music (3.00)
MUSC 126 - Theory II: Form and Analysis (3.00)
MUSC 225 - Theory III: Counterpoint (3.00)
MUSC 226 - Theory IV: Music Writing (3.00)
MUSC 110 - Musicianship Laboratory I (1.00)
MUSC 111 - Musicianship Laboratory II (1.00)
MUSC 210 - Musicianship Laboratory III (1.00)
MUSC 211 - Musicianship Laboratory IV (1.00)
With a grade of “B” or better in MUSC 211

Select one of the following sequences:

Note:

A grade of “B” or better is required for MUSC 179

Three semesters of:

MUSC 191 - Recital Preparation (1.00)
MUSC 230 - Musics of the World (3.00)
MUSC 321 - Music History I (3.00)
MUSC 322 - Music History II (3.00)
MUSC 362 - Arts in Education (3.00)
MUSC 380 - Introduction to Conducting (3.00)

Instrumental K-12

Instrumentalists must register for Orchestra or Wind Ensemble for the first four semesters.

MUSC 193 - Performance Studies; Western Art Instruments for Music Majors (3.00) (six semesters)
MUSC 182 - String Methods: Violin and Viola (1.00)
MUSC 184 - Woodwind Methods: Clarinet & Saxaphone (1.00)
MUSC 186 - Beginning Brass Methods (1.00)
MUSC 188 - Percussion Methods (1.00)
MUSC 183 - String Methods: Cello and Bass (1.00)
MUSC 185 - Woodwind Methods: Flute and Oboe (1.00)
MUSC 187 - Intermediate Brass Methods (1.00)
MUSC 189 - Guitar Methods (1.00)
MUSC 224 - Instrumentation (3.00)
MUSC 361 - Seminar in K-12 Instrumental Methods (3.00)
MUSC 385 - Intermediate Conducting (3.00)
Six semesters of instrumental ensembles (12.00)

Choral K-12

MUSC 193 - Performance Studies; Western Art Instruments for Music Majors (3.00) (six semesters)
MUSC 174 - Beginning Vocal Methods (1.00)
MUSC 175 - Intermediate Vocal Methods (1.00)
MUSC 189 - Guitar Methods (1.00)
MUSC 224 - Instrumentation (3.00)
MUSC 261 - Teaching Choral Singing (3.00)
MUSC 360 - Seminar in K-12 Choral Methods (3.00)
MUSC 385 - Intermediate Conducting (3.00)
Six semesters of choral ensembles (12.00)

Note:

Vocalists must register for Camerata and/or Jubilee Singers for at least three semesters.

Students interested in completing certification requirements for music education also must apply for acceptance into the education department and complete coursework in education as required by the state of Maryland. Please see the UMBC Department of Education for details and requirements.