Music Education, B.S.
Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Music Education degree provides students with the competencies essential for a professional career in music secondary education.
Total Program Credits: 133
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Students will apply for formal admission to the Secondary Ed program in the semester prior to the beginning of their junior year. Admission criteria include:
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| General Education Requirements: | 35 Credits | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing | 3 | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing--Humanities/Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | ||
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors) (3.0) | ||
| MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6.0) | ||
| STAT 1040 | Introduction to Statistics (recommended for Social science majors) (3.0) | ||
| STAT 1045 | Introduction to Statistics with Algebra (5.0) | ||
| MATH 1050 |
College Algebra(recommended for Business, Education, Science, and Health Professions majors) (4.0) |
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| MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries (5.0) | ||
| MATH 1090 | College Algebra for Business (recommended for Business majors) (3.0) | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | ||
| POLS 1000 | American Heritage (3.0) | ||
| HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 (3.0) | ||
| and | HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 (3.0) | |
| HIST 1700 | American Civilization (3.0) | ||
| HIST 1740 | US Economic History (3.0) | ||
| POLS 1100 | American National Government (3.0) | ||
| Complete the following: | |||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values | 3 | |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness (2.0) | ||
| or | PES 1097 | Fitness for Life | 2 |
| Distribution Courses: | |||
| Biology | 3 | ||
| Physical Science | 3 | ||
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | ||
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | ||
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | ||
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Discipline Core Requirements: |
98 Credits | ||
| Music Skills Development Courses | |||
| MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I | 3 | |
| MUSC 1120 | Music Theory II | 3 | |
| MUSC 1130 | Aural Skills I | 1 | |
| MUSC 1140 | Aural Skills II | 1 | |
| MUSC 1400 | Music Technology I | 2 | |
| MUSC 2110 | Music Theory III | 3 | |
| MUSC 2125 | Music Theory IV | 3 | |
| MUSC 2130 | Aural Skills III | 1 | |
| MUSC 2140 | Aural Skills IV | 1 | |
| MUSC 2350 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2 | |
| MUSC 3120 | Form and Analysis | 3 | |
| MUSC 3450 | Music History and Literature I | 3 | |
| MUSC 3451 | Music History and Literature II | 3 | |
| MUSC 4130 | Scoring and Arranging | 2 | |
| Basic Music Education Courses | |||
| MUSC 1800 | Introduction to Music Education | 3 | |
| Complete 6 credits from the following (see advisor): | 6 | ||
| MUSC 2001 | Diction for Singers I (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 2002 | Diction for Singers II (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 3620 | Percussion Techniques I (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 3621 | Percussion Techniques II (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 3630 | Vocal Techniques (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 3649 | String Techniques I (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 3650 | String Techniques II (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 3659 | Woodwind Techniques I (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 3660 | Woodwind Techniques II (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 3679 | Brass Techniques I (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 3680 | Brass Techniques II (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 4240 | Vocal Pedagogy (2.0) | ||
| Complete the following: | |||
| MUSC 4780 | Pre-Service Student Teaching | 2 | |
| MUSC 4785 | Student Teaching Seminar | 2 | |
| Performance Skills Development Courses | |||
| MUSC 250R |
Private Lessons for Music Majors (Repeated 4 times on major instrument or voice)(Includes completion of sophomore review) (1.0) |
4 | |
| MUSC 251R |
Performance Class (Repeated 4 times on major instrument or voice) (Includes completion of sophomore review) (1.0) |
4 | |
| MUSC 450R |
Advanced Private Lessons for Music Majors (Repeated 2 times on major instrument or voice) (Includes completion of 30-minute senior recital) (1.0) |
2 | |
| MUSC 451R | Performance Class (Repeated 2 times) (1.0) | 2 | |
| Student must pass the Departmental Keyboard Proficiency Examination or complete MUSC 1150, MUSC 1160, MUSC 2150, and MUSC 2160 | |||
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | ||
| MUSC 320R | Masterworks Chorale (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 322R | Chamber Choir (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 327R | Men's Choir (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 328R | Women's Choir (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 330R | Wind Symphony (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 332R | Jazz Orchestra (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 370R | Symphony Orchestra (1.0) | ||
| Secondary Education Courses | |||
| EDSC 3000 | Educational Psychology | 3 | |
| EDSC 3050 | Foundations of American Education | 2 | |
| EDSC 3250 | Instructional Media | 2 | |
| EDSP 3400 | Exceptional Students | 2 | |
| EDSC 4200 | Classroom Management I | 2 | |
| EDSC 4250 | Classroom Management II | 2 | |
| EDSC 4440 | Content Area Literacies | 3 | |
| EDSC 445G | Multicultural Instruction ESL | 3 | |
| EDSC 4550 | Secondary Curriculum Instruction and Assessment | 3 | |
| EDSC 4850 | Student Teaching--Secondary | 8 | |
| Complete one of the following areas: | 6 | ||
| Choral - String (6 credits) | |||
| MUSC 4150 | Advanced Choral Conducting (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4220 | Choral Literature and Methods (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4370 | Orchestra Literature and Methods (2.0) | ||
| Choral - Winds/Percussion (7 credits) | |||
| MUSC 4150 | Advanced Choral Conducting (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4220 | Choral Literature and Methods (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4340 | Marching Band Techniques (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 4360 | Wind Band Literature and Methods (2.0) | ||
| Strings - Choral (6 credits) | |||
| MUSC 3150 | Advanced Instrumental Conducting (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4370 | Orchestra Literature and Methods (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4220 | Choral Literature and Methods (2.0) | ||
| Instrumental (7 credits) | |||
| MUSC 3150 | Advanced Instrumental Conducting (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4340 | Marching Band Techniques (1.0) | ||
| MUSC 4360 | Wind Band Literature and Methods (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4370 | Orchestra Literature and Methods (2.0) | ||
| Winds/Percussion - Choral (7 credits) | |||
| MUSC 3150 | Advanced Instrumental Conducting (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4220 | Choral Literature and Methods (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4360 | Wind Band Literature and Methods (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4340 | Marching Band Techniques (1.0) | ||
| Choral (6 credits) | |||
| MUSC 4150 | Advanced Choral Conducting (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4220 | Choral Literature and Methods (2.0) | ||
| MUSC 4221 | Advanced Choral Literature and Methods (2.0) | ||
Graduation Requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 133 semester credits.
- Overall Grade of 3.0 (B) or above with no grade lower than a C or better in major required content courses and no grade lower than a B- in Licensure and Methods courses. MUSC 1150, MUSC 1160, MUSC 2150, MUSC 2160, MUSC 250R and MUSC 450R courses require a grade B or higher. MUSC 4220, MUSC 4221, MUSC 4360, and MUSC 4370 require a grade B- or higher.
- Residency hours- minimum of 34 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements, including a sophomore review, 30-minute senior recital, and concert attendance requirements.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and Italicized.
| Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 1130 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSC 1150** | Group Piano I (or exam equivalent) | 0-1 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| *Ensemble: Performance Group Studies | 1 | |
| MUSC 1800 | Introduction to Music Education | 3 |
| Course Attendance | ||
| Semester total: | 16-17 | |
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing | 3 |
| MUSC 1120 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 1140 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSC 1160 | Group Piano II (or exam equivalent) | 0-1 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| Ensemble: Performance Group Studies* | 1 | |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Personal Health & Wellness/Fitness for Life Requirement | 2 | |
| Course Attendance | ||
| Semester total: | 15-16 | |
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 9 | |
| Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MUSC 2110 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 2130 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSC 2150 | Group Piano III (or exam equivalent) | 0-1 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| Ensemble: Performance Group Studies* | 1 | |
| Music Education Electives | 1 | |
| MUSC 2350 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2 |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Semester total: | 16-17 | |
| Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MUSC 2125 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSC 2140 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSC 250R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 251R | Performance Class | 1 |
| MUSC 2160 | Group Piano IV (or exam equivalent) | 0-1 |
| Ensemble: Performance Group Studies* | 1 | |
| Composite Emphasis Course Elective | 2 | |
| Music Education Electives | 1 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Third Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Semester total: | 16-17 | |
| 1) Sophomore Review This Semester: Must Pass to Continue in Program | ||
| 2) Apply to Education program this semester. | ||
| Semester 6 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MUSC 3450 | Music History and Literature I | 3 |
| MUSC 450R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 451R | Performance Class | 1 |
| Ensemble: Performance Group Studies* | 1 | |
| Composite Emphasis Course Elective | 2 | |
| Music Education Electives | 2 | |
| MUSC 1400 | Music Technology I | 2 |
| MUSC 3120 | Form and Analysis | 3 |
| EDSP 3400 | Exceptional Students | 2 |
| Concert Attendance | ||
| Semester total: | 17 | |
| Semester 7 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MUSC 3451 | Music History and Literature II | 3 |
| MUSC 450R | Private Lessons for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 451R | Performance Class | 1 |
| Ensemble: Performance Group Studies* | 1 | |
| Composite Emphasis Course Elective | 2 | |
| Music Education Electives | 1 | |
| EDSC 3050 | Foundations of American Education | 2 |
| EDSC 3250 | Instructional Media | 2 |
| EDSC 4440 | Content Area Literacies | 3 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 8 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MUSC 4130 | Scoring and Arranging | 2 |
| Composite Emphasis Course Elective (if needed) | 0-1 | |
| Music Education Electives | 2 | |
| EDSC 3000 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDSC 4200 | Classroom Management I | 2 |
| EDSC 445G | Multicultural Instruction ESL | 3 |
| EDSC 4550 | Secondary Teaching Methods | 3 |
| MUSC 4780 | Pre-Service Student Teaching | 2 |
| Semester total: | 17 | |
| Semester 9 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EDSC 4250 | Classroom Management II | 2 |
| MUSC 4785 | Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
| EDSC 4850 | Student Teaching | 8 |
| Semester total: | 12 | |
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* Ensemble Choice Must be from one of the Following: MUSC 320R Masterworks Chorale, MUSC 322R Chamber Choir, MUSC 327R Men's Choir, MUSC 328R Wormen's Choir, MUSC 330R Wind Symphony, MUSC 332R Jazz Orchestra, MUSC 370R Symphony Orchestra **If you are able to pass the Keyboard Proficience Exam for any level of Group Piano, replace that course with any upper or lower division Music course. |
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| Degree total: | 133 | |
Department
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Music |
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Location: |
GT 332 |
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Telephone: |
801-863-8534 |
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Mission Statement
The Department of Music promotes student success through innovative programs that enhance creativity, hone performance expertise, and sustain high standards of excellence. Our professional faculty provide learning opportunities essential to the competency of music students as they prepare for a global marketplace. The department engages diverse audiences through performances and activities representing an array of musical styles and traditions.
- Provide nationally-competitive academic programs and general studies in music.
- Promote an inclusive environment that provides students with resources that support their educational and professional needs.
- Engage audiences with performances that reflect diverse musical styles and traditions.
- Promote opportunities for students and faculty to explore their highest professional potential through creative and innovative activities on- and off-campus.
Music
Advisors:
- Office: CS 637
- Telephone: 801-863-5397
- Email: SOAADVISORS@UVU.EDU
Entrance Auditions
Entrance auditions are required for students wishing to pursue a degree in music. Live auditions are recommended, as they provide students with the opportunity to meet and perform for the faculty. Students also have the option to submit a recorded audition. More information: https://www.uvu.edu/music/students
Scholarship Auditions
Music majors and non-majors alike are eligible for a variety of scholarships, ranging from quarter to full tuition. Live auditions are recommended, as they provide students with the opportunity to meet and perform for the faculty. More information: https://www.uvu.edu/music/students
Ensemble Auditions
Ensemble auditions are held at the beginning of Fall and Spring semesters. More information: https://www.uvu.edu/music/students/repertoire.html#ensemble
Theory Placement
All new music major students are required to take a music theory placement examination on the first day of semester classes. The results of this test may indicate a need for further theory training before entrance into Music Theory I. More information: https://www.uvu.edu/music/students
Keyboard Proficiency
Music majors are required to pass keyboard proficiency examinations in preparation for their Sophomore review. Students who complete Group Piano I, II, III, and IV with a ‘B’ or higher will fulfill exam requirements. Students who have attained a requisite level of competency in piano may be exempted from group piano coursework through a demonstration of exam requirements. More information: https://www.uvu.edu/music/students
Faculty
Cheung Chau(2012)
Associate Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Reed Criddle(2010)
Associate Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Hilary Demske(2009)
Associate Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Natalie Douglass(2016)
Assistant Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Donna Fairbanks(2005)
Professor
Department: Music
Department Chair, Faculty
W. Hagen(2010)
Assistant Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Melissa Heath(2014)
Assistant Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Alex Heitlinger(2015)
Assistant Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Nathan Hofheins(2012)
Artist in Residence
Department: Music
Faculty
Isaac Hurtado(2016)
Assistant Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Thomas Keck(2016)
Assistant Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Ryan Nielsen(2018)
Associate Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Jeffrey O'Flynn(2015)
Assistant Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Bryce Rytting(2001)
Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Doug Smith(2011)
Associate Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
D. Sorensen(2012)
Artist in Residence
Department: Music
Faculty
Cherilyn Worthen(2011)
Assistant Professor
Department: Music
Faculty
Careers
| Careers: |
| UVU's music degree programs focus on three principal areas of professional music studies: education, performance, and commercial music. Students interested in broader studies, inclusive of other educational disciplines, may pursue a liberal arts or integrated studies major. In addition to professional careers, music is also an area that offers highly flexible self-employment opportunities, such as freelance performing and recording, as well as private teaching. Coursework in music technology and entrepreneurship further enhances opportunities for students who choose to pursue freelance employment. These opportunities are very dynamic, rapidly responding to advancing technology and an open and diverse media market. See http://www.uvu.edu/music/why/index.html for more information. |
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