Music Education: Vocal (Teaching) (MSTV) - BT Major

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136 S.H. (includes GEP)

2.75 GPA required.

Grade of C or better required in major courses.

Music Education Teaching

Core Requirements (28 S.H.)

MUS 001 - Concert Attendance (0 S.H.)
MUS 109 - Introduction to Music (3 S.H.)
MUS 114 - World Music (3 S.H.)
MUS 201 - Theory I (4 S.H.)
MUS 202 - Theory II (4 S.H.)
MUS 303 - Theory III (4 S.H.)
◆ MUS 304 - Theory IV (4 S.H.)
△ MUS 351 - Music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period (3 S.H.)
△ MUS 352 - Music from the Classical Period to the Present (3 S.H.)

Music Required Courses (26 S.H.)

MUS 002 - Music Education Seminar (0 S.H.) (required every semester except when student teaching)
MUS 301 - Orchestration and Instrumentation (2 S.H.)
MUS 305 - Conducting I (2 S.H.)
MUS 306 - Conducting II (2 S.H.)
MUS 322 - Classroom Music Methods I (3 S.H.)
MUS 332 - Classroom Music Methods II (3 S.H.)
MUS 405 - Advanced Rehearsal Techniques (1 S.H.)
MUS 480 - Recital (1-2 S.H.) (For music education students: only 1 S.H. required.)

Major Performing Large Ensemble (6 S.H.)

Credits must be taken in large ensemble related to major performing medium. Students must participate in large ensemble every semester enrolled as music majors.

Choose one:

MUS 241 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1 S.H.)
MUS 242 - Orchestra (1 S.H.)
MUS 243 - Concert Choir (1 S.H.)

Private Instruction in Major Applied Field (8 S.H.)

Students must enroll in 6 semesters of applied lessons. Students must take at least 2 semesters of 2 credit/hour lessons.

Other Required Courses (7 S.H.)

THAD 131 - Performance I for Everyone (3 S.H.)
PHYS 160 - The Science of Music (4 S.H.)

Other Requirements

In addition to the above course requirements, all students must:

Pass a piano proficiency examination (see the Music Department for more information).
Pass a guitar proficiency examination.
Participate in small ensemble performance.
Attend a specified proportion of music education workshops/seminars yearly.
Pass Music Education Seminar (MUS 002 ) each semester they are enrolled as music education majors except when student teaching.

Teacher Education Licensure Program Information

Before a student is able to take Education courses needed for licensure, that student must first be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit. This process is competitive as the number of students who can be admitted each semester is limited. Admission is based on grades, passing the Basic Skills Exams and other measures. For more information on this Admission process, visit the Teacher Education Program Admissions page.

All Winona State University Teacher Education Licensure Programs are continuously updated to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Please contact your program advisor for the latest information about program requirements whether you are (1) applying to a teacher education program, or (2) currently enrolled in a teacher education program.

Professional Education Sequence (36 S.H.)

Note: Teacher education majors must complete all Professional Education Sequence courses in addition to content area courses. Refer to Teacher Education Licensure Programs for more information.

Note:

EDFD 401 and 461 must be taken concurrently
EDFD 421 and 441 must be taken concurrently
EDFD 459 and 462 must be taken concurrently

Student Teaching (12 S.H.)

◎ EDST 465 - Student Teaching - Senior High School K-12 Specialty (1-16 S.H.)

Additional Requirements for Vocal Majors (12 S.H.)

MUS 415 - Vocal Pedagogy (2 S.H.)
MUS 422 - Choral Ensemble Methods (2 S.H.)

Private Instruction in Minor Applied Field (6 S.H.)

Substitution of up to two credits of MUS 335 permitted.

Music Technique (2 S.H.)

Choose two:

MUS 311 - Woodwind Techniques I (1 S.H.)
MUS 312 - String Techniques I (1 S.H.)
MUS 313 - Percussion Techniques I (1 S.H.)
MUS 314 - Brass Techniques I (1 S.H.)

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement