Music: Music Education, Band - BM

Minimum University Requirements

• Total Credits: 120
• Credits of C- or better: 100
• Total credits taken at USU: 30
• Credits of upper-division courses required for the major taken at USU: 10
• Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
• Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
• Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
• General Education Requirements    
• University Studies Requirements   
• Undergraduate Degree Requirements     

Admission Requirements For This Program

• Must pass entrance audition on primary instrument
• New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing
• Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 3.0 GPA

BM Music Education Core Curriculum (47 credits)

A minimum grade of a “C” is required for all Music Education Core Curriculum courses.

• MUSC 1105 - Fundamentals for Music Majors (BCA) 3 credit(s)
• MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I (BCA) 3 credit(s)
• MUSC 1120 - Music Theory II 3 credit(s)
• MUSC 1130 - Aural Skills I 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 1140 - Aural Skills II 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 1170 - Keyboard Harmony I 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 1180 - Keyboard Harmony II 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 1190 - World Music 3 credit(s)
• MUSC 1500 - String Techniques 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 1800 - Percussion Techniques 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III 3 credit(s)
• MUSC 2130 - Aural Skills III 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 2180 - Computer Applications in Music Proficiency Exam 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 2350 - Conducting 2 credit(s)
• MUSC 2700 - Woodwind Techniques I: Flute, Clarinet 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 3110 - Music History I: Antiquity through the Renaissance 3 credit(s)
• MUSC 3120 - Music History II: The Baroque and Classical Periods 3 credit(s)
• MUSC 3170 - Special Topics in Music Theory 3 credit(s)
• MUSC 3180 - Orchestration 2 credit(s)
• MUSC 3190 - Music History III: Romanticism through the 21st Century (CI) 3 credit(s)
• MUSC 3220 - Choral Methods and Materials 2 credit(s)
• MUSC 3240 - Instrumental Methods and Materials 2 credit(s)
• MUSC 4240 - Advanced Conducting 2 credit(s)
• MUSC 4920 - Senior Recital 1-2 credit(s) (1 credit required)

MUED Band Concentration (27 credits)

All individual instruction courses on major instrument must be passed with a grade of B- or better. All other music concentration courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. Major requirements may not be taken pass/fail, except those courses taught only on a pass/fail basis. Music requires a 3.0 GPA in music classes. An overall GPA of at least 3.0 is required for graduation.

• MUSC 1600 - Voice Techniques 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 2710 - Woodwind Techniques II: Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 2800 - High Brass Techniques 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 2810 - Low Brass Techniques 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 3785 - Marching Band (DHA) 1 credit(s) (2 semesters)
• MUSC 3900 - Improvisation I 2 credit(s)

Individual Music Instruction (7 credits minimum)

MUSC 1/2/3XXX Individual Instruction for Music Majors on major instrument (Students need 7 credits minimum to graduate, of which at least 2 must be upper division (3000 level).)

• Flute
• Oboe
• Clarinet
• Bassoon
• Saxophone
• Trumpet
• French Horn
• Trombone
• Tuba/Euphonium
• Percussion

Small Ensemble (2 credits)

2 credits of small ensemble are required. Two semesters of the following in any combination will satisfy the requirement.

• MUSC 2210 - Advanced Conducting Ensemble 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 3700 - Woodwind Ensemble 1-2 credit(s)
• MUSC 3760 - Jazz Ensemble 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 3770 - Jazz Orchestra 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 3780 - Flute Ensemble 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 3800 - Trombone Ensemble 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 3850 - Brass Ensemble 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 3870 - Percussion Ensemble 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 4710 - Jazz Combo 1-2 credit(s)
• MUSC 4720 - Saxophone Quartet 1-2 credit(s)

Large Ensemble (7 credits)

7 credits of large ensemble are required. Any combination of these two courses will satisfy the requirement.

• MUSC 3790 - Symphonic Band (DHA) 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 4700 - Wind Orchestra (DHA) 1 credit(s)

Choral Ensemble (1 credit)

1 credit of choral ensemble is required. Any one of these courses will satisfy the requirement.

• MUSC 2210 - Advanced Conducting Ensemble 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 2600 - Treble Choir 1 credit(s)
• MUSC 4600 - University Chorale (DHA) 1 credit(s)

Music Education STEP (32 credits)

Students must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and a grade of C or better in all STEP program courses.

• ITLS 5500 - Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education 3 credit(s)
• MUSC 3100 - Motivation and Classroom Management Strategies in Secondary Classroom Music 3 credit(s)
• MUSC 5500 - Seminar for Student Teaching 2 credit(s)
• MUSC 5630 - Student Teaching in the Schools 10 credit(s)
• SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
• SCED 3300 - Clinical Experience I 1 credit(s) (taken concurrently with MUSC 3220 ) 
• SCED 4300 - Clinical Experience II 1 credit(s) (taken concurrently with MUSC 3240 ) 
• SCED 5200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 credit(s)
• SCED 5210 - Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit(s)
• SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)

Recital and Concert Attendance Requirement

To graduate, students are required to attend a minimum of 80 concerts or recitals. Recital and concert attendance is monitored and recorded in the Music Student Services office. Students should turn in programs after attending concerts and recitals for documentation of attendance.

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure and was designed to meet licensing qualifications in the state of Utah. If students wish to work in another state within the United States, they should review the qualifications for that state and the Education Licensure Compliance Table provided by School of Teacher Education and Leadership.

For more information, please contact the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at https://cehs.usu.edu/teal/

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 132

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