UMBC Department of Music : Music Education

Areas of Study

B.A. in Music
Music Education - instrumental

Students in the Instrumental Music Education emphasis receive a solid grounding in educational and pedagogical skills, primary and secondary instruments, and music theory and history, preparing them for vocation in teaching and/or further graduate studies in the area of music education.

Through field observations and hands-on teaching experiences, the students will receive clear guidance to develop their own teaching skills and philosophies. Students are encouraged to take the teacher certification exam during their course of studies at UMBC, though are not required to do so. The degree uniquely combines courses from both the music and the education departments to provide a comprehensive overview of theories and practices in both fields. Faculty specializations include studio teaching, aesthetic education and extensive outreach activities. Special opportunities exist in the form of internships and fellowships.

Faculty

Core Requirements (for Education Emphasis)

All music majors, regardless of emphasis, take a series of core courses.

MUSC 125	Theory I: Basics of Music [3]
MUSC 126	Theory II: Harmony & Voice Leading [3]
MUSC 225	Theory III: Counterpoint [3]
MUSC 226	Theory IV: Expanded Harmony [3]

MUSC 110	Musicianship Lab [1]
MUSC 111	Musicianship Lab II [1]
MUSC 210	Musicianship Lab III [1]
MUSC 211	Musicianship Lab IV [1]
A grade of "B" or better is required for MUSC 211

MUSC 178-A	Beginning Keyboard Skills Class [1]
MUSC 178-B	Beginning Keyboard Skills Class [1]
MUSC 179-A	Intermediate Keyboard Skills Class [1]
MUSC 179-B	Intermediate Keyboard Skills Class [1] - Or demonstrated piano proficiency
A grade of "B" or better is required for MUSC 179-B

MUSC 191	Recital Preparation -three semesters [3]
MUSC 193	Performance Studies for Music Majors - Six semesters of individual performance studies at 3 credits each [18]

MUSC 230	Musics of the World [3]
MUSC 321	Music History I [3]
MUSC 322	Music History II [3]

MUSC 362	Arts in Education [3]
MUSC 380	Introduction to Conducting [3]

MUSC 300- MUSC 310	Ensembles - Six semesters of instrumental ensemble participation. Participation in a large ensemble for at least three semesters is required (MUSC308:Wind Ensemble or MUSC305:Symphony Orchestra) [12]

Emphasis Requirements

In addition to the core courses listed above, students must complete the following emphasis requirements.

MUSC 182	Beginning Strings [1]
MUSC 184	Beginning Woodwinds [1]
MUSC 186	Beginning Brass [1]
MUSC 183	Intermediate Strings [1]
MUSC 185	Intermediate Woodwinds [1]
MUSC 187	Intermediate Brass [1]
MUSC 188	Percussion Class [1]
MUSC 189	Guitar Class [1]
MUSC 224	Instrumentation [3]
MUSC 361	Seminar in K-12 Instrumental Methods[3]
MUSC 385	Intermediate Conducting [3]
Note: Students interested in completing certification requirements for music education also must apply for acceptance into the education department and complete coursework in education as required by the State of Maryland. Please see the UMBC Department of Education for details and requirements.

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