Music Education, B.M.
Music Education, B.M. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Music in Music Education, students will be able to: 1. Apply historical and theoretical understanding to the analysis of musical forms, processes, structures and masterpieces form the western art music tradition (ULO 1). 2. Describe how they intend to integrate their faith in their anticipated future professional activities (ULO 2). 3. Demonstrate basic musicianship skills in sight-singing, dictation, conducting, voice and piano (ULO 3). 4. Apply their stylistic, theoretical, interpretive and technical skills and understanding to create and perform personal, communicative performances on their primary instrument (ULO 3). 5. Identify current ideas and issues in music education through reading of and responding to current journal publications and through involvement in a real-life music classroom (ULO 1). 6. Apply their knowledge of creating lesson plans and teaching music to groups of children in real-life situations and will reflect on teaching effectiveness (ULO 2). 7. Organize and direct an entire production of a recital demonstrating leadership and the ability to conduct an ensemble (ULO 3). Admission Requirements All students seeking admission must demonstrate musical background and performance strengths necessary for successful completion of the stated curriculum. Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the Conservatory as a music major. A student will be admitted to the Conservatory of Music after: 1. Meeting requirements for University admission. 2. Completing a Conservatory application with the required number of references. 3. Completing a Conservatory audition, including a basic musicianship examination designed to demonstrate university level music study readiness. After acceptance and upon entrance, students will be given placement examinations and auditions in music dictation, keyboard skills and performance. These examinations are given for the purpose of validating prior study and determining proper placement in music courses. Specific information concerning the content of these examinations and suggestions for preparation are available by contacting the Conservatory Office. Transfer of Credit/Advanced Standing With the exception of courses in music theory, sight-singing and dictation, keyboard skills, and individual performance, courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States will be accepted on a comparable course basis. Prior study in the areas of music theory, sight-singing and dictation, keyboard skills, and individual performance will be validated through placement examinations. Advanced standing may be gained through placement examinations in the areas of music theory, sight-singing and dictation, keyboard skills, and individual performance; however, no credit(s) will be given for waived courses. Waiver of courses on the basis of placement examinations without comparable prior course credit will increase elective credits required. Credit for courses taken at a non-accredited college or university will be granted only through placement or challenge examinations.
Core Requirements MUSC 102 Voice Class MUSC 118 Keyboard II MUSC 119 Keyboard III MUSC 120 Keyboard IV
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
MUSC 142 Applied Music Credit(s): 2. Must be taken for a total of 6 credits through proficiency level: 234. MUSC 153 Sight-Singing and Dictation I Credit(s): 2. MUSC 154 Music Theory I Credit(s): 2. MUSC 163 Sight-Singing and Dictation II Credit(s): 2. MUSC 164 Music Theory II Credit(s): 2. MUSC 181 Introduction to Composition Credit(s): 2. MUSC 181 covers proficiency level 131. MUSC 200 Concert Music Credit(s): 0. Must be taken for a total of four semesters. MUSC 300 Concert Music Credit(s): 0. Must be taken for a total of three semesters. MUSC 307 Music History and Literature: Medieval Through Early Baroque Credit(s): 2. MUSC 308 Music History and Literature: Mid-Baroque Through Classic Credit(s): 2. MUSC 309 Music History and Literature: Late Romantic Through Early 20th Century Credit(s): 2. MUSC 312 Music Theory/History and Literature of the 20th Century Credit(s): 3. MUSC 323 Basic Conducting Credit(s): 2. MUSC 340 Special Studies: Theory/Composition Credit(s): 2–3. MUSC 341 Counterpoint Credit(s): 2. MUSC 342 Orchestration Credit(s): 2. MUSC 343 Form and Analysis I Credit(s): 2. MUSC 344 Analysis of 20th Century Music Credit(s): 2. MUSC 347 Music Technology and Production Credit(s): 2. MUSC 353 Sight-Singing and Dictation III Credit(s): 1. MUSC 354 Music Theory III Credit(s): 2. MUSC 356 Music Education: Brass Credit(s): 1. MUSC 357 Music Education: Percussion Credit(s): 1. MUSC 358 Music Education: Strings Credit(s): 1. MUSC 359 Music Education: Woodwinds Credit(s): 1. MUSC 362 Advanced Music Technology and Film Scoring Credit(s): 1. Must be taken for a total of 2 credits. MUSC 363 Sight-Singing and Dictation IV Credit(s): 1. MUSC 364 Music Theory IV Credit(s): 2. MUSC 410 Music Cultures of the World Credit(s): 3. MUSC 422 Applied Music Credit(s): 2. Must be taken for a total of 8 credits through proficiency: level 438. MUSC 490 Senior Recital Credit(s): 2. And: MUSC 211 Improvisation for Non Keyboardists: Concepts/Practices Credit(s): 2. OR MUSC 217 Improvisation for Keyboardists: Concepts/Practices Credit(s): 2. Ensemble Requirements Choose 6 credits of ensemble (MUSC 001–012).
97
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker