Music, B.M.

Instrumental Option

Requirements for Admission to Music Teacher Education

Prior to taking MUSC 446  and 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;
• All: MUSC 100 , MUSC 127 , MUSC 212 , MUSC 215 , MUSC 352 , MUSC 353 , Applied Major Level 4;
• Vocal/Choral: Applied Minor (Voice) Level II or MUSC 262 , MUSC 355 , MUSC 357 ;
• Instrumental: MUSC 162 , MUSC 348 , MUSC 349 , MUSC 350 , MUSC 351 , MUSC 356 , MUSC 360 , MUSC 364 , (MUSC 369 :MUSC 370  for guitarists);
• A cumulative GPA of 2.75.

College of Education and Human Development Requirements

• Completion of 45 semester hours of course work;
• A minimum 2.5 grade point average on all college work,
• a 2.75 GPA on work at Radford, and a 2.75 GPA on all work attempted in the major;
• 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 I, 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).

Prior to student teaching (MUSC 462 ), music education majors must have completed the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

• All: Applied Major Level 6, MUSC 446  and MUSC 459 
• Vocal/Choral: Applied Minor (Voice) Level 2 or MUSC 262 , MUSC 344  and MUSC 355 
• Instrumental: MUSC 346 , MUSC 356 , MUSC 360  and MUSC 364 

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.

Vocal/Choral Option

Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)

For more information see Core Curriculum .

Music Core (46-48 credits)

• Applied Music (Level 6)
• MUSC 100 - Introduction to Music Literature *
• MUSC 111 - Theory I
• MUSC 112 - Theory II
• MUSC 211 - Theory III
• MUSC 212 - Theory IV
• MUSC 114 - Ear Training and Sight Singing I
• MUSC 115 - Ear Training and Sight Singing II
• MUSC 214 - Training and Sight Singing III
• MUSC 215 - Training and Sight Singing IV
• MUSC 127 - Introduction to Computer Music
• Choose 7 hours from: MUSC 145 , MUSC 147 , MUSC 310 , MUSC 431, MUSC 434 , MUSC 435 , MUSC 436 , MUSC 455 , MUSC 456 , MUSC 457 .
• MUSC 161 :MUSC 162  First Year Piano Class. (not required of Keyboard majors.)
• MUSC 321 - History of Music
• MUSC 322 - History of Music
• MUSC 354 - Introduction to Conducting

Music Business Core Courses (22-28 credits)

• MUSC 104 - The Arts, Entertainment, and the Marketplace
• MUSC 308 - Marketing the Arts
• MUSC 315 - Contract and Copyright Law for Musicians
• MUSC 416 - Fund-raising and Finance for the Arts
• MUSC 404 - Music Business Field Experience
• MUSC 391 - Topics in the Arts and Entertainment Business
• MUSC 494 - Internship in Music Business
• Electives in MUSC.

Total Credits Needed for Degree (126-139)

Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)

For more information see Core Curriculum .

Music Core (48-51 credits)

• Applied Music (Level 6)
• MUSC 100 - Introduction to Music Literature *
• MUSC 111 - Theory I
• MUSC 112 - Theory II
• MUSC 211 - Theory III
• MUSC 212 - Theory IV
• MUSC 114 - Ear Training and Sight Singing I
• MUSC 115 - Ear Training and Sight Singing II
• MUSC 214 - Training and Sight Singing III
• MUSC 215 - Training and Sight Singing IV

• Choose 7 hours from:

• MUSC 131
• MUSC 145 - Chorus
• MUSC 147 - Chorale
• MUSC 151 - Chamber Orchestra
• MUSC 431
• MUSC 434 - Jazz Ensemble
• MUSC 435 - Percussion Ensemble
• MUSC 436 - Guitar Ensemble
• MUSC 455 - Madrigal Singers
• MUSC 456 - Radford Singers
• MUSC 457 - Opera Workshop
• MUSC 161 - First Year Class Piano (not required of Keyboard majors.)
• MUSC 162 - First Year Class Piano (not required of Keyboard majors.)
• MUSC 216 - Keyboard Harmony (required of Keyboard majors only)
• MUSC 367 - Guitar Class (not required of Guitar majors or minors)
• MUSC 368 - Guitar Class (not required of Guitar majors or minors)
• MUSC 321 - History of Music
• MUSC 322 - History of Music
• MUSC 354 - Introduction to Conducting
• MUSC 418 - Arranging and Orchestration

Music Therapy Courses (35-46 credits)

• MUSC 102 - Fundamentals of Music Therapy
• MUSC 202 - Clinical Orientation to Music Therapy
• MUSC 302 - Clinical Orientation in Music Therapy
• MUSC 305 - Music with the Disabled
• MUSC 375 - Influence of Music on Behavior
• MUSC 402 - Clinical Orientation in Music Therapy
• MUSC 420 - Methods and Materials in Music Therapy
• MUSC 477 - Music in Therapy
• MUSC 485 - Psychology of Music
• MUSC 486 - Psychology of Music II
• MUSC 493 - Internship in Music Therapy
• MUSC 313 - Functional Skill for Music Therapy
• MUSC 314 - Functional Skill for Music Therapy

Supporting Courses (3 credits)

• PSYC 439 - Abnormal Psychology (SS Core)

Total Credits Needed for Degree (129-145 credits)