Major in Music (B.M.), Music Education Concentration, Instrumental Option

Program Overview

This Bachelor of Music program with a concentration in Music Education and Instrumental Option trains students to become certified music teachers for grades K-12. The curriculum includes music theory, history, performance, and pedagogy, along with general education courses. Graduates are prepared to teach all aspects of music, including instrumental instruction.

Program Outline

Outline:

Freshman Year

• Semester 1:
• CO 150 College Composition (GT-CO2) - 3 credits
• MU 117 Music Theory I - 3 credits
• MU 127 Aural Skills I - 1 credit
• MU 131 Introduction to Music History and Literature (GT-AH1) - 3 credits
• MU 150 Piano Class I - 1 credit
• MU 251 Voice Techniques - 1 credit
• MU 286 Practicum-Introduction to Music Education - 3 credits
• Applied Music Instruction – Lower-Division (see list below) - 2 credits
• Ensemble (see list below) - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
17
• Semester 2:
• MU 118 Music Theory II - 3 credits
• MU 128 Aural Skills II - 1 credit
• MU 151A Piano Class II: Music Educators - 1 credit
• MU 252B Instrumental Techniques: Woodwinds - 2 credits
• Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) - 2 credits
• Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) - 3 credits
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - 3 credits
• Quantitative Reasoning - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
15

Sophomore Year

• Semester 3:
• EDUC 275 Schooling in the United States (GT-SS3) - 3 credits
• MU 217 Music Theory III - 3 credits
• MU 227 Aural Skills III - 1 credit
• MU 252C Instrumental Techniques: Strings - 1 credit
• MU 272 Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) - 2 credits
• Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) - 3 credits
• Advanced Writing - 2 credits
• Historical Perspectives - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
16
• Semester 4:
• EDUC 340 Literacy and the Learner - 3 credits
• MU 218 Music Theory IV - 3 credits
• MU 228 Aural Skills IV - 1 credit
• MU 252A Instrumental Techniques: Brass - 2 credits
• MU 272 Applied Music Instruction Lower-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) - 2 credits
• Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) - 3 credits
• Biological and Physical Sciences - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
15

Junior Year

• Semester 5:
• EDUC 331 Educational Technology and Assessment - 2 credits
• EDUC 474 Elementary Music Methods I - 2 credits
• MU 254 Beginning Conducting - 2 credits
• MU 317 Music Theory V - 2 credits
• Upper-Division Music History 4A/4B (See list on Program Requirements Tab) - 6 credits
• MU 472 Applied Music Instruction Upper-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) - 2 credits
• Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) - 3 credits
• Biological and Physical Sciences - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
16
• Semester 6:
• EDUC 350 Instruction I-Individualization/Management - 3 credits
• EDUC 386 Practicum-Instruction I - 1 credit
• EDUC 475 Elementary Music Methods II - 2 credits
• MU 318 Arranging and Orchestration - 2 credits
• MU 356 Instrumental Conducting and Literature - 2 credits
• Select one course from the following:
• MU 420 Marching Band Techniques
• MU 421 Orchestral Techniques
• Upper-Division Music History 4A/4B (See list on Program Requirements Tab) - 6 credits
• MU 472 Applied Music Instruction Upper-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) - 2 credits
• Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
17

Senior Year

• Semester 7:
• EDUC 450 Instruction II-Standards and Assessment - 4 credits
• EDUC 477 Instrumental Methods for Secondary Schools - 2 credits
• EDUC 486E Practicum: Instruction II - 1 credit
• MU 252D Instrumental Techniques: Percussion - 1 credit
• MU 425 Jazz Pedagogy - 2 credits
• MU 471 Recital - 1 credit
• MU 472 Applied Music Instruction Upper-Division (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) - 2 credits
• Ensemble (See List on Concentration Requirements Tab) - 3 credits
• Arts and Humanities - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
16
• Semester 8:
• EDUC 485A Student Teaching: Elementary - 6 credits
• EDUC 485B Student Teaching: Secondary - 6 credits
• EDUC 493A Seminar: Professional Relations - 1 credit
• Elective - 1 credit
• Total Credits:
14

Total Program Credits:

126

Applied Music Instruction - Lower-Division Course List:

• MU 272A Applied Music Instruction: Euphonium - 1-2 credits
• MU 272B Applied Music Instruction: French Horn - 1-2 credits
• MU 272C Applied Music Instruction: Trombone - 1-2 credits
• MU 272D Applied Music Instruction: Trumpet - 1-2 credits
• MU 272E Applied Music Instruction: Tuba - 1-2 credits
• MU 272G Applied Music Instruction: Harpsichord - 1-2 credits
• MU 272H Applied Music Instruction: Organ - 1-2 credits
• MU 272I Applied Music Instruction: Piano - 1-2 credits
• MU 272J Applied Music Instruction: Percussion - 1-2 credits
• MU 272K Applied Music Instruction: Guitar - 1-2 credits
• MU 272L Applied Music Instruction: Harp - 1-2 credits
• MU 272M Applied Music Instruction: String Bass - 1-2 credits
• MU 272N Applied Music Instruction: Viola - 1-2 credits
• MU 272O Applied Music Instruction: Violin - 1-2 credits
• MU 272P Applied Music Instruction: Violoncello - 1-2 credits
• MU 272R Applied Music Instruction: Bassoon - 1-2 credits
• MU 272S Applied Music Instruction: Clarinet - 1-2 credits
• MU 272T Applied Music Instruction: Flute - 1-2 credits
• MU 272U Applied Music Instruction: Oboe - 1-2 credits
• MU 272V Applied Music Instruction: Saxophone (Alto) - 1-2 credits

Applied Music Instruction - Upper-Division Course List:

• MU 472A Applied Music Instruction: Euphonium - 1-2 credits
• MU 472B Applied Music Instruction: French Horn - 1-2 credits
• MU 472C Applied Music Instruction: Trombone - 1-2 credits
• MU 472D Applied Music Instruction: Trumpet - 1-2 credits
• MU 472E Applied Music Instruction: Tuba - 1-2 credits
• MU 472G Applied Music Instruction: Harpsichord - 1-2 credits
• MU 472H Applied Music Instruction: Organ - 1-2 credits
• MU 472I Applied Music Instruction: Piano - 1-2 credits
• MU 472J Applied Music Instruction: Percussion - 1-2 credits
• MU 472K Applied Music Instruction: Guitar - 1-2 credits
• MU 472L Applied Music Instruction: Harp - 1-2 credits
• MU 472M Applied Music Instruction: String Bass - 1-2 credits
• MU 472N Applied Music Instruction: Viola - 1-2 credits
• MU 472O Applied Music Instruction: Violin - 1-2 credits
• MU 472P Applied Music Instruction: Violoncello - 1-2 credits
• MU 472R Applied Music Instruction: Bassoon - 1-2 credits
• MU 472S Applied Music Instruction: Clarinet - 1-2 credits
• MU 472T Applied Music Instruction: Flute - 1-2 credits
• MU 472U Applied Music Instruction: Oboe - 1-2 credits
• MU 472V Applied Music Instruction: Saxophone (Alto) - 1-2 credits

Ensemble Courses:

• MU 201 Men's Chorus - 1 credit
• MU 202 University Chorus - 1 credit
• MU 204 Marching Band - 1 credit
• MU 205 Concert Band - 1 credit
• MU 206 Colorado State University Concert Orchestra - 1 credit
• MU 300 Women's Chorus - 1 credit
• MU 302 University Orchestra - 1 credit
• MU 304 Symphonic Band - 1 credit
• MU 305 Colorado State University Concert Choir - 1 credit
• MU 309 Jazz Ensemble - 1 credit
• MU 310 Jazz Combo - 1 credit
• MU 400 Colorado State University Chamber Choir - 1 credit
• MU 401 Opera Theater - 1-2 credits
• MU 402 Theater/Chamber Orchestra - 1 credit
• MU 404 Symphonic Wind Ensemble - 1 credit
• MU 407 Accompanying - 1 credit
• MU 408 Chamber Music - 1 credit

Upper-Division Music History (4A/4B):

• MU 332 History of Jazz - 3 credits
• MU 334 Perspectives in Early Music History - 3 credits
• MU 335 Music of the Common Practice Era - 3 credits
• MU 430 20th and 21st Century Music - 3 credits
• MU 431 American Music - 3 credits

Other:

• Students with previous keyboard experience may test out of MU 150 and use the one credit for an elective.
• Major instrument; two semesters each year, except Senior year only take one semester.
• Students must participate in an ensemble during each semester in which they are enrolled in MU 272A-MU 272V, and MU 472A-MU 472V.
At least once during the program of study, this must be achieved by taking MU 408 or through another small ensemble experience. Wind and percussion majors must take MU 204 twice during their four year program.
• Wind and percussion majors take MU 420; string majors take MU 421.
• Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level).
• A minimum grade of C is required in all music courses used to satisfy the requirements of the BM in Music, Music Education Concentration, Instrumental Option.
Music majors concentrating in music education must also complete all required education courses with a minimum grade of C.
• To Declare this Major: Audition with department.