Dec 03, 2024

2024-2025 University Catalog

Music Education Major BM, Instrumental Music Specialization

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Instrumental Music and General Music Endorsements

All students majoring in music education will be reviewed and counseled by the Music Education Committee at the end of the sophomore year. The purpose of these reviews is to assist the student in developing all the skills necessary to be an effective music educator.

In order to receive departmental approval to student teach, the student must receive a satisfactory evaluation in all areas of music study. All music education majors must pass the required piano proficiency examination prior to application for student teaching.

This major satisfies the requirements for the Washington Residency Teacher Certificate with endorsements in Instrumental Music (K-12) and General Music (K-12) as established by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). To qualify for student teaching, the following courses must be completed: MUS 325, MUS 329, MUS 341, and MUS 342. Students successfully completing the program requirements will be recommended to OSPI for certification.

Teacher Endorsement
This major partially satisfies the criteria for teaching endorsements in Music Education - Instrumental and General Music at grade levels PK-12. Students who successfully complete Music Education - Instrumental Major and Secondary Education Program (an alternative to the Professional Education Program) are eligible to apply for Washington State teacher certification. In addition to complete graduation requirements, teacher certification candidates must meet all Washington State teacher certification requirements. See the Music Department advisor as soon as possible to develop a course of study.

Admission Requirements
Students must apply, audition, and be accepted into the Music Major through the Department of Music. Additionally, students must successfully pass a Sophomore Interview. Finally, students will need to apply and be accepted into the Teacher Certification Program through the College of Education and Professional Studies.

Graduation Requirements
Plan GPA of 3.0 or higher. A grade of C or higher is required for all courses applied to Music Department majors, minors, and certificates.

Music Program Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

MUS1 (Music Theory) apply music theory knowledge and aural skills to the analysis and interpretation of music literature.
MUS2 (Music History, Culture, and Literature) acquire and apply historical and contemporary knowledge of genres, styles, artists, and works within Western and non-Western music, and utilize research skills to enhance that knowledge.
MUS3 (Individual Applied Music) develop foundational technique in order to interpret, prepare, and perform a variety of musical works on a primary instrument or voice sufficient to the requirements of their major.
MUS4 (Collaborative Applied Music) interpret, prepare, and perform a variety of musical works through collaboration in musical ensembles sufficient to the requirements of their major.
MUS5 (Specialized Music Study) exhibit competencies specific to their major, including advanced performance skills, pedagogical skills, composition and improvisation skills, and/or the competencies for teacher certification.
MUS6 (Musical Disposition) engage as active participants in the musical community of the university and region through event attendance, performance, teaching, creative and/or service activity.

Music Education BM, Core Requirements

Choral Music, General Music, and Instrumental Music Endorsements

Students taking this major must apply and be fully admitted to the Teacher Certification Program through the College of Education and Professional Studies. In addition to the degree requirements of the bachelor of music: Music education major, students must also successfully complete the requirements of the secondary education major.

All students majoring in music education will be reviewed and counseled by the music education committee at the end of the sophomore year. The purpose of these reviews is to assist the student in developing all the skills necessary to be an effective music educator.

This major satisfies the requirements for the Washington residency teacher certificate with endorsements in choral music (K-12), general music (K-12), and instrumental music (K-12) as established by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Prior to student teaching, MUS 323 or MUS 325, MUS 329, MUS 341, and MUS 342 must be completed. Students completing the program requirements (including passing the edTPA during student teaching and the WEST-E in each endorsement area) will be recommended to OSPI for certification.

Program Requirement

All music majors must earn a grade of C or higher in each music course required for their respective degree.

Music Theory - Credits: 21

Students must pass an online fundamental exam with 75% ($10 fee) or take and pass (75%) an online fundamental course ($99 fee) to enroll in MUS144. Students must take a placement exam to waive any of the following courses. Concurrent enrollment of the following is required: (MUS 144, 144A, 152A), (MUS 145, 145A, 153A), and (MUS 146, 146A, 154A). A grade of C or higher is required in both the written and aural components to continue in the theory sequence.

MUS 144 - Theory 1 Credits: (3)
MUS 144A - Aural Skills 1 Credits: (1)
MUS 145 - Theory 2 Credits: (3)
MUS 145A - Aural Skills 2 Credits: (1)
MUS 146 - Theory 3 Credits: (3)
MUS 146A - Aural Skills 3 Credits: (1)
MUS 244 - Theory 4 Credits: (3)
MUS 245 - Theory 5 Credits: (3)
MUS 246 - Theory 6 Credits: (3)

Class Piano - Credits: 3

A waiver of this requirement can be obtained by demonstrating sufficient keyboard skills to designated piano faculty members.

MUS 152A - Class Piano I Credits: (1)
MUS 153A - Class Piano II Credits: (1)
MUS 154A - Class Piano III Credits: (1)

Applied Music - Credits: 12

MUS 300 - Recital Performance Credits: (1) (Must be concurrently enrolled in MUS 364)

Total Core Credits: 53

Primary Ensembles - Credits: 21-22

Primary Ensembles (21-22) must correspond to the student’s primary applied area.

Three primary ensemble credits must be MUS 287/487 Marching Band.

Wind Ensemble
MUS 266 - Wind Ensemble Credits: (1-2)
MUS 466 - Wind Ensemble Credits: (1-2)
Symphonic Winds
MUS 269 - Symphonic Band Credits: (1-2)
MUS 469 - Symphonic Band Credits: (1-2)
Orchestra
MUS 277 - Orchestra Credits: (1-2)
MUS 477 - Orchestra Credits: (1-2)
Marching Band (MUS287/487) must be taken concurrently with one credit Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, or Symphonic Band.
MUS 287 - Marching Band Credits: (1)
MUS 487 - Marching Band Credits: (1)
Symphonic Band
MUS 288 - Concert Band Credits: (1-2)
MUS 488 - Concert Band Credits: (1-2)

Required Courses Credits: 14

MUS 253C - Class Instrumental Methods Strings I Credits: (1)
MUS 253D - Class Instrumental Methods Woodwinds I Credits: (1)
MUS 253E - Class Instrumental Methods Brass I Credits: (1)
MUS 253G - Class Instrumental Methods Percussion I Credits: (1)
MUS 254B - Class Vocal Methods Credits: (1)
MUS 254C - Class Instrumental Methods Strings II Credits: (1)
MUS 254D - Class Instrumental Methods Woodwinds II Credits: (1)
MUS 254E - Class Instrumental Methods Brass II Credits: (1)
MUS 325 - Instrumental Music Education Credits: (3)
MUS 329 - General Music Methods Credits: (3)

Upper-Division Music Theory Credits: 3

Choose one course from the following:

MUS 340 - Form and Analysis Credits: (3)
MUS 422 - Orchestration Credits: (3)
MUS 484 - Instrumental Arranging Credits: (3)
MUS 486 - Jazz Band Arranging Credits: (3)

Instrumental Music Total Credits: 91-92

Secondary Education Program Credits: 51-55 (or Professional Education Program Credits: 50)

Professional Education Program
Secondary Education Major, BAEd

Total Credits: 142-147

College and Department Information

Music Department
College of Arts and Humanities

Online Availability
The program does not have a designated online only option.