2011-2012 Catalog

¹For vocal music emphasis area, electives are MUSC 115, 125, 235, 335, 452.
For instrumental music emphasis area, electives MUSC 226, 227, 228, 229,442.

Admission to Degree Programs in Music

To be admitted to the music program, a student must fulfill the following conditions:

1. Pass a qualifying music theory test prior to the beginning of the student’s first academic term in music. Students who do not pass must take MUSC 213 and subsequently pass an aural skills examination.
2. Pass a qualifying performance test on the student’s major instrument or voice at the end of the semester in which he/she is enrolled in MUSC 131.
3. Transfer students in music must also pass these tests for admission to the music program as scheduled in consultation with the department head.

Additional Information for Bachelor of Arts in Music

Recommended Courses for Optional Vocal Performance Track

8 hours of applied music (MUAP 331, 332, 431, 432)

Italian Diction (MUSC 115), German Diction (MUSC 125), and French Diction (MUSC 235)

Vocal Pedagogy (MUSC 444)

*Must involve feature role or considerable chorus part. Minimal time on stage is not
acceptable.

Recommended Courses for Optional Instrumental Performance Track

8 hours of applied music (MUAP 331, 332, 431, 432)

Twentieth-Century Theory (MUSC 349)

String Class (226)

4 off-campus recitals (N.B.: cannot be derived from senior recital).

Recommended Courses for Optional Piano Performance Track

8 hours of applied music (MUAP 331, 332, 431, 432)

Twentieth-Century Theory (MUSC 349)

Accompanying in at least 3 student recitals.

Additional Information for Bachelor of Music – All-Level Certification

1. Students in the Bachelor of Music with teacher certification program must be enrolled in an appropriate ensemble throughout the baccalaureate program for a minimum of seven semesters. The appropriate ensemble will be determined by the student’s academic advisor and by the Director of Bands or Director of Choirs. Due to constraints imposed on the University by the State of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the number of hours allowed in the degree (no more than 139 hours in any degree), only three hours of ensemble credit may be counted towards graduation.
2. Typically, four and one-half years are required for completion of the Bachelor of Music with teacher certification degree.

Teacher Education Program

Formal application to the Teacher Education Program shall be made at the completion of the following:

1. 60 hours with a C average (2.6 GPA); developmental course hours do not count.
2. MUSC 147, 148, 247, 248, 8 hours of applied principal instrument with an average grade not lower than C (2.6); and acceptance into music program.
3. 12 hours English with a grade of C or better and MATH 107 or 108.

Student Teaching

In addition to education requirements, the following music requirements must be completed prior to application for student teaching.

1. Piano Proficiency Examination
2. Sight Singing Proficiency Examination
3. Proficiency Examinations on Principal Instrument or Voice
4. MUSC 311, 312, 315, and 316
5. Recital requirements.

All music students should become familiar with the current Music Major Handbook and abide by the policies and procedures therein. It is distributed at the beginning of each school year and is available in the department office.

Applied Music

For all major and minor lessons, permission of the instructor is required.

Applied Music: Class Lessons (3-0)*

151, 152. Beginning Class Piano I, II

161, 162. Intermediate Class Piano I, II

* Five hours of practice required weekly. Class piano is taught in an electronic piano lab that features individual instruments.

Ensembles

Ensemble membership is open to all University students who enroll in the ensemble courses numbered for their academic standing.

MUEN 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401 or 402 (0‑3)