Music Education, Instrumental Music Education Teacher Preparation Emphasis, B.A.M.E.

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Associate Professor Geihsler-Chittom, Chair
Professor Girtmon

Professor Sauerwein
Professor Xie
Specialty Instructor O. Rockwell

The Music Department seeks to produce transformational leaders in the musical arts who will have profound influence in their homes, workplaces, communities, concert stages, cultures, Christ’s Church and the world. Music majors will gain a real-world experience through public performance required in all degree paths.

(Audition required for admission.)

96 hours to include:

Education Courses (29 hours)

Music Ensembles (12 hours)

Seven hours in large instrumental ensembles (MUS E4#, E8#, E0#)

Five hours in Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble and/or Marching Band (MUS E7#, E9#, E0#)

Performance (10 hours)

Ten hours in one music performance study area

Juries/Senior Comp Exams

Pass Piano and Vocal Proficiency Juries (See Proficiency Juries section).

All music majors must complete and pass MUS 495 Senior Comprehensive Exams .

Honors Program:

The music department offers opportunities for students to enroll in honors courses from its department. The following academic courses may be taken as honors courses: MUS 221 -MUS 222 and all 300 and 400 level academic courses. For other honors program policies, see “Honors Program” located in the “Administration of the Curriculum ” section of the catalogue.