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Nov 24, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music, B.M.
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Music Major
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree select one of the following concentrations: Music Education, with a vocal/choral or instrumental track; Music Therapy; or Music Business.
Music Education Concentration
All requirements for students selecting the Music Education Concentration are outlined below. The requirements include Music Core courses, Professional Education courses, and course work for one of two tracks (Vocal/Choral or Instrumental).
Core Curriculum Requirements (30-36 credits)
For more information see Core Curriculum .
Music Core Courses (52-53 credits)
Ensembles (7 credits)
Music Education majors must enroll in an ensemble course each semester until requirements for student teaching are fulfilled (minimum of 7 credits).
- Students on the Instrumental Track must enroll in a major instrumental ensemble (Guitarists: MUSC 436 is a major ensemble).
- Students on the Vocal/Choral Track must enroll in a choral ensemble.
- Guitar majors (vocal track) must register for a choral ensemble and Guitar Ensemble.
Applied Music (13-14 credits)
Students may choose:
- 6 semesters of applied music with a summative jury and 1/2 recital OR
- 7 semesters of applied music with a summative jury and no recital
Piano and Guitar (4 credits)
Music Theory (19 credits)
Music History (9 credits)
Professional Education Courses (25 credits)
Music Education (11 credits)
Note(s):
Prior to taking MUSC 459 students must be formally admitted to the Music Teacher Education Program.
Field Experience (4 courses)
Professional Education (12 credits)
Vocal/Choral Track (13 credits)
Note(s):
- Guitarists on Vocal/Choral Track may substitute MUSC 369 :MUSC 370 for one credit of MUSC 458 .
- Instrumentalists (vocal track) must minor in voice, achieving Level II Applied Voice in addition to Major Applied: Level VI.
Total Credits Needed for Degree (127-132)
Instrumental Track (10-11 credits)
Note(s):
- Guitar/Keyboard students (instrumental track) must register for Wind Band (MUSC 310 ) or Chamber Orchestra (MUSC 151 ) a minimum of 1 semester. Placement in MUSC 310 /MUSC 151 is subject to conductor approval.
- Guitarists may substitute MUSC 369 for MUSC 360 .
Total Credits Needed for Degree (130-133)
College of Education and Human Development Requirements
- Passing scores on the basic skills tests required for licensure by the state of Virginia.
- Praxis/VCLA and Application for Teacher Education Program deadline—”students must report passing scores (or equivalent) for Praxis II and VCLA exams, and successfully apply for Student Teaching through the College of Education and Human Development within one academic year after completion of MUSC 459 /559.”
- Matriculation through RU Music Education program mandate—”in order to qualify for student teaching, all Music Education coursework should be completed at RU. Equivalent coursework documented from NASM accredited institutions may be reviewed for inclusion in a student’s degree program. Students must begin student teaching within one academic year of MUSC 459 /559 completion.”
- Professional Education
- MUSC 462 . Student Teaching (K-12).
The student teaching requirement is seven weeks in an elementary school setting (Kindergarten through Grades 5 or 6) and seven weeks in a secondary school setting (Grades 6 or 7 through Grade 12). Student teachers are expected to devote the bulk of their time and energies to meeting the commitments of student teaching. Other commitments (work, other university courses, personal responsibilities) are not considered acceptable excuses for failing to fulfill all the requirements of student teaching. If such interference occurs, the student teacher will be given the option of withdrawing from student teaching or making the personal adjustments necessary to give full attention to the program. Students must receive written permission from the Director of Music Education before being permitted to schedule additional coursework during the semester of student teaching.
Requirements for Admission to Music Teacher Education
Music education majors are required to maintain a 2.75 GPA on all work at Radford University, 2.75 GPA on all work attempted in the major, and grades of “Pass”, ”B” or better in all professional coursework* prior to student teaching.
*Music Education Professional Coursework includes:
- All students: MUSC 117 , MUSC 300 , MUSC 353 , MUSC 400 , MUSC 446 , MUSC 447 , and MUSC 459
- Vocal/Choral: MUSC 143 , MUSC 261 , MUSC 262 , MUSC 344 , MUSC 355 , MUSC 357 , MUSC 358 , and MUSC 458
- Instrumental: MUSC 348 , MUSC 349 , MUSC 350 , MUSC 351 , MUSC 356 , MUSC 360 , (MUSC 369 for guitarists), and MUSC 364
Prior to taking MUSC 459 , students must be formally admitted to the Music Teacher Education Program. The requirements for admission are:
- Successful screening interviews and review of dispositions before the Music Education faculty;
- Successful completion of:
- All Students: MUSC 100 , MUSC 117 , MUSC 212 , MUSC 215 , MUSC 300 , MUSC 353 , MUSC 400 , MUSC 446 , MUSC 447 , Applied Major Level 4;
- Vocal/Choral: MUSC 143 , MUSC 262 , MUSC 344 or MUSC 355 (depending on entry year), MUSC 357 , MUSC 358 , MUSC 458 (and Applied Minor (Voice) Level II for guitarists and pianists
- Instrumental: MUSC 162 , MUSC 348 , MUSC 349 , MUSC 350 , MUSC 351 , MUSC 360 (MUSC 369 for guitarists), MUSC 364
within the GPA requirements set above.
Teacher Education Program Requirements
To enter the Teacher Education Program and student teach, music education students must submit
- Passing scores (or equivalent) on the basic skills tests required for licensure by the state of Virginia
- Praxis Core: Mathematics
- VCLA
- Praxis II: Music Content
- Completed application for Student Teaching
- For FALL placements: DUE the third Monday of February prior to student teaching
- For SPRING placements: DUE the third Monday of September prior to student teaching
- Matriculation through RU Music Education program mandate: “In order to qualify for student teaching, all Music Education coursework should be completed at RU. Equivalent coursework documented from NASM accredited institutions may be reviewed for inclusion in a student’s degree program. Students must begin student teaching within one academic year of MUSC 459 /559 completion.”
MUSC 462 Student Teaching (K-12)
The music education student teaching requirement is seven weeks in an elementary school setting (Kindergarten through Grades 5 or 6) and seven weeks in a secondary school setting (Grades 6 or 7 through Grade 12). Student teachers are expected to devote the bulk of their time and energies to meeting the commitments of student teaching. Other commitments (work, other university courses, personal responsibilities) are not considered acceptable excuses for failing to fulfill all the requirements of student teaching. If such interference occurs, the student teacher will be given the option of withdrawing from student teaching or making the personal adjustments necessary to give full attention to the program. Students must receive written permission from the Director of Music Education before being permitted to schedule additional coursework during the semester of student teaching.
Music Business Concentration
All requirements for students selecting the Music Business Concentration are outlined below. Among the requirements are Music, Business, and supporting courses. Please note that some hours required by the major also meet Core Curriculum requirements. Core Curriculum Requirements (30-36 credits)
For more information see Core Curriculum .
Music Core (46-48 credits)
Note:
* This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Visual and Performing Arts. Music Business Core Courses (27-30 credits)
Program Requirements:
- A minimum 2.5 overall cumulative GPA;
- A 2.75 GPA on all work attempted in the major with a music prefix;
- Completion of all music business core courses (listed above) with a grade of “C” or better.
Business Minor (15-18 credits)
All Music Business students must complete one of the following minors administered through the College of Business and Economics: Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or Entrepreneurship. Total Credits Needed for Degree (126-139)
Music Therapy Concentration
All the requirements for a Music Therapy concentration are outlined below. Core Curriculum Requirements (30-36 credits)
For more information see Core Curriculum .
Music Core (46-48 credits)
Note:
*This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Visual and Performing Arts. Music Therapy Courses (30-41 credits)
Supporting Courses (6 credits)
Total Credits Needed for Degree (125-140 credits)
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