Music K-12
MUSICThe mission of the Music Department is to foster in our students a passion for the lifelong pursuit of creative, intellectual, and musical development by instilling in them a commitment to artistic and personal excellence; exposing them to theoretical concepts within an historical context; and providing them opportunities to apply those concepts in a variety of settings. Our goals for every music student are to develop technical facility, musicality and professionalism in solo and ensemble performance; to develop the ability to read and realize music notation; to become familiar with a wide selection of musical literature; and to communicate effectively and appropriately about written or performed music.
B.A. IN MUSIC REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 43-47 Semester Hours
Required courses:
MUS 103 Harmony I (3)
MUS 104 Harmony II (3)
MUS 105 Sight Singing/Dictation I (1)
MUS 106 Sight-Singing/Dictation II (1)
MUS 203 Harmony III (3)
MUS 205 Sight-Singing/Dictation III (1)
MUS 301 Music History I (3)
MUS 302 Music History II (3)
ENS-Ensembles* (6)
APM-Applied Music** APM 131, 133, 231, 233, 331, 333 (12)
RCT 100 Music Colloquium+ 0
MUS 410 Senior Project ++ 1-3 or MUS 334 Junior Recital++ or MUS 434 SENIOR RECITAL ++
*RESTRICTED ELECTIVES 6 Semester Hours
Students may take ONE course from List A and ONE course from List B, or TWO courses from List B to fulfill this requirement.
List A
MUS 202 World Music and Culture (3)
MUS 230 Music and Technology (3)
MUS 330 Conducting (3)
List B
MUS 204 Harmony IV (3)
MUS 303 Contemporary Music (3)
MUS 304 Counterpoint (3)
MUS 305 Form and Analysis (3)
MUS 306 Orchestration (3)
MUS 308 Topics in Music Literature (3)
Additional Requirements:
Voice majors must take MUS 215 and MUS 216 (Vocal Diction I and II) (2)
All non-keyboard principals must show proficiency in keyboard skills through one of the following:
1. Completion of MUS 123 with a C or better; or
2. Passing the keyboard competency exam.
*Ensemble Requirements:
Ensemble participation will normally run concurrently with the student's APM studies. Students receiving music awards should refer to their music award letter for additional information about ensemble participation.
**Applied Music Study (APM):
Students majoring in music are required to be accepted on one principal instrument (their principal instrument). The sequence of applied study must begin by the sophomore year to achieve a minimum of 12 hours prior to graduation.
+Music Colloquium:
Regular attendance at artistic performances is a vital part of a music major’s education. Attendance at weekly Colloquium (RCT 100) is required. In addition, performance attendance at 80% of music department events per semester will be required in order to receive credit for RCT 100.
++MUS 410 Senior Project/MUS 334 Junior Recital/MUS 434 Senior Recital:
Students must complete a culminating project prior to graduation. Music majors may elect to perform a Junior or Senior Recital or complete a Senior Project. All recitals are planned in consultation with the applied instructor. The student is responsible for program preparation, publicity, and technical support under the supervision of the primary instructor(s). The procedure for recitals is outlined in the Music Student Handbook available in the Music Office. Any student not presenting a recital is required to complete a senior project. The senior project is a substantial research paper with lecture, or a lecture/recital presented in consultation with and under the supervision of the primary music theory and/or music history instructor(s) and the applied teacher if applicable. The student is responsible for program preparation, publicity, and technical support under the supervision of the primary instructor(s).
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC EDUCATION (K-12) The Bachelor of Arts in Music Education prepares students for initial licensure in K-12 public school music. In North Carolina, licensure is for all areas of music – general, choral, and instrumental. Students wishing to earn teaching licensure in music must major in music, completing the requirements outlined for the Bachelor of Arts in Music Degree and taking the following specific courses to meet required competency areas:
REQUIRED COURSES Requirements for BA in Music 43-47 Semester Hours
(See above for specific course requirements.)
Requirements for Professional Studies in Teacher Education Licensure 33 Semester Hours
(See page 102 for specific course requirements.)
Music Education Area Competency Requirements 18-21 Semester Hours
* MUS 204* Harmony IV (3)
MUS 206 Sight Singing and Dictation IV (1)
MUS 202* World Music and Culture (3)
MUS 210 Brass Methods (1)
MUS 211 Woodwind Methods (1)
MUS 212 Percussion Methods (1)
MUS 213 String Methods (1)
MUS 214 Vocal/Choral Methods (1)
MUS 217** Marching Band Methods (1)
MUS 306* Orchestration (3)
MUS 330* Conducting (3)
MUS 310 Materials and Methods for Teaching Music in the Elementary Schools (3)
MUS 311 Materials and Methods for Teaching Music in the Middle and Secondary Schools (3)
ENS 185** Pep Band (2)
Notes: *MUS 204, 202, MUS 306, and MUS 330 also fulfill the restricted electives requirement hours for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. MUS 230 is also strongly recommended as one of these restricted electives. **Required for instrumental principals; encouraged for all others
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 77-79 Semester Hours
Required courses:
MUS 103 Harmony I (3)
MUS 104 Harmony II (3)
MUS 105 Sight-Singing/Dictation I (1)
MUS 106 Sight-Singing/Dictation II (1)
MUS 203 Harmony III (3)
MUS 204 Harmony IV (3)
MUS 205 Sight-Singing/Dictation III (1)
MUS 206 Sight-Singing/Dictation IV (1)
MUS 301 Music History I (3)
MUS 302 Music History II (3)
MUS 303 Contemporary Music (3)
MUS 304 Counterpoint (3)
MUS 305 Form and Analysis (3)
MUS 308 Topics in Music Literature (3)
MUS 312 Pedagogy of Applied Music (1)
MUS 330 Conducting (3)
APM Applied Music (16)
ENS * 16 RCT 100 Music Colloquium + 0
MUS 434 Senior Recital++ 1
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES 6 Semester Hours
MUS 202 World Music (3)
MUS 230 Music Technology (3)
MUS 284/285/384/385 Composition (^ 2)
MUS 306 Orchestration (3)
^one course only
Additional Requirements:
Voice majors must take MUS 215 and MUS 216 (Vocal Diction I and II) 2 All non-keyboard principals must show proficiency in keyboard skills through one of the following: 1. Completion of MUS 123 with a C or better; or 2. Passing the keyboard competency exam. Notes: Music majors pursuing the B.M. in Performance degree must apply and be admitted to the program by the appropriate area faculty following the final jury of the sophomore year. *Ensemble Requirements: All performance majors must enroll in ensembles specific to the principal instrument as follows: Guitar: ENS 188 6 semesters; ENS 193 OR ENS 199 4 semesters Piano/Organ: ENS 184/384 8 semesters; ENS 193 OR ENS 199 4 semesters Percussion: ENS 198 6 semesters; ENS 193 6 semesters Woodwind/Brass: ENS 193 6 semesters; 1 additional ENS 6 semesters Voice: ENS 199 6 semesters; 1 additional ENS 6 semesters Other ensembles should be elected for a total of 16 hours. Students receiving music scholarship awards must meet the ensemble requirements for their chosen degree. Refer to their music award letter for additional information about ensemble participation.
+Music Colloquium:
Regular attendance at artistic performances is a vital part of a music major’s education. Attendance at weekly Colloquium (RCT 100) is required. In addition, performance attendance at 80% of music department events per semester will be required in order to receive credit for RCT 100.
++ MUS 434 Senior Recital:
All recitals are planned in consultation with the applied instructor. The student is responsible for program preparation, publicity, and technical support under the supervision of the primary instructor(s). The procedure for recitals is outlined in the Music Student Handbook available in the Music Office.