Music Education, B.A.

Music Shared Core for all B.A. Degrees

As a music major, a student concentrates in one of five majors: performance, composition, jazz studies, music technology, or music education. These majors 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 take the following courses:

Core Requirements (26 Credits):

MUSC 125 - Theory I: Basics of Music (3.00)
MUSC 126 - Theory II: Form and Analysis (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
MUSC 176 - Keyboard Skills I (1.00)
MUSC 177 - Keyboard Skills II (1.00)
MUSC 178 - Keyboard Skills III (1.00)
MUSC 179 - Keyboard Skills IV (1.00) with a grade of “B” or better
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)

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.

Music Education (37 Credits)

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

MUSC 191 - Recital Preparation (1.00) Three semesters Credits / Units: 3
MUSC 193 - Performance Studies; Western Art Instruments for Music Majors (3.00) Six semesters Credits / Units: 18
MUSC 225 - Theory III: Counterpoint (3.00)
MUSC 226 - Theory IV: Music Writing (3.00)
MUSC 189 - Guitar Methods (1.00)
MUSC 224 - Instrumentation (3.00)
MUSC 362 - Arts in Education (3.00)
MUSC 385 - Intermediate Conducting (3.00)

Instrumental K-12: (22 Credits)

Six semesters of instrumental ensembles (12.00) (Orchestra or Wind Ensemble for 4 of the 6 semesters is required)
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 361 - Seminar in K-12 Instrumental Methods (3.00)

Choral K-12: (20 Credits)

Six semesters of choral ensembles (12.00)
MUSC 174 - Beginning Vocal Methods (1.00)
MUSC 175 - Intermediate Vocal Methods (1.00)
MUSC 261 - Teaching Choral Singing (3.00)
MUSC 360 - Seminar in K-12 Choral Methods (3.00)

Note: Certification requirement (30 credits)

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