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Music Education Major

All students intending to major in music education are required to audition and be interviewed by members of the faculty.  Approval from the Music Department must be obtained before declaring this major.  All students intending to declare this major must do so before the spring registration period of their freshman year. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
MUSIC EDUCATION DEGREE

FRESHMAN
First Semester

JUNIOR
First Semester

DWC

101

Dev. Of Western Civilization

PHL/THL

 

Philosophy/Theology Elective

MSC

206 or
207

Piano Class I
Voice Class

MSC

312

Music History & Literature III

MTH

 

Math Elective

MSC

330

Teach. Gen Music, Elementary School

MSC

201

Theory I

MSC

330L

Teach. Gen. Music, Elementary School (Field Experience)

MSC

201L

Theory I Lab

MSC

305

Conducting

MSC

106

Recital Attendance

MSC

333

Teaching Brass and Percussion

MSC

 

Applied Lessons

EDU

221

Intro. & Char/Ind. w/ Special Needs

 

 

 

MSC

106

Recital Attendance

 

 

 

MSC

 

Applied Lessons

Second Semester

Second Semester

DWC

102

Dev. Of Western Civilization

 

 

Natural Science Elective

 

 

Free Elective

PHL/THL

 

Philosophy/Theology Elective

MSC

202

Theory II

MSC

331

Teach. Music, Secondary School: Vocal

MSC

202L

Theory II Lab

MSC

331L

Teach.  Music, Secondary School: Vocal (Field Experience)

MSC

230

Intro. to Music Education

MSC

303

Composition

MSC

106

Recital Attendance

MSC

334

Teaching Woodwinds

MSC

 

Applied Lessons

EDU

301

Foundations of Education

 

 

 

MSC

106

Recital Attendance

 

 

 

MSC

 

Applied Lessons

SOPHOMORE
First Semester

SENIOR
First Semester

DWC

201

Dev. Of Western Civilization

 

 

Natural Science

SWK

203

Human Behavior*

PHL/THL

 

Philosophy/Theology Elective

MSC

301

Theory III

PHL/THL

 

Philosophy/Theology Elective

MSC

301L

Theory III Lab

MSC

332

Teaching Music, Secondary School: Instrumental

MSC

310

Music History & Literature I

MSC

332L

Teaching Music, Secondary School: Instrumental  (Field Experience)

MSC

106

Recital Attendance

MSC

335

Teaching Strings

MSC

 

Applied Lessons

 

 

Free Elective

 

 

 

MSC

106

Recital Attendance

 

 

 

MSC

 

Applied Lessons

 

 

 

MSC

498

Senior Recital

Second Semester

Second Semester

DWC

202

Dev. Of Western Civilization

MSC

499

Student Teaching

MSC

302

Theory IV

 

 

Free Elective

MSC

302L

Theory IV Lab

MSC

106

Recital Attendance

MSC

311

Music History & Literature II

MSC

 

Applied Lessons   (may be waived with  permission of instructor)

 

 

Free Elective

 

 

 

MSC

106

Recital Attendance

* Meets one Social Science requirement and is required for certification.

MSC

 

Applied Lessons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPLIED LESSONS:  Private study of an instrument or voice is required for four years unless otherwise approved by the department.  All Music Education Majors will perform at “jury” during the fall and spring semesters of each year.  A written faculty evaluation will determine the ongoing process of each major.
PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONS: Participation in a performance organization is required for four years of those semesters as a Music Education Major unless otherwise approved by the department.  All Music Education Majors are expected to attend college concerts and recitals.  Music Education Majors are required to perform in at least one student recital sponsored by the Department of music each academic semester.     
PIANO COMPETENCE: All Music Education Majors are expected to pass a piano proficiency examination at the end of their junior year.
SENIOR RECITAL or PROJECT: At the recommendation of the department, all Music Education Majors will be required to present a project or give a recital during their senior year.  An advisor will be assigned to all students.
DIVERSITY REQUIRMENT:  http://www.providence.edu/Education/Elementary+Special+Ed/Diversity+Requirements.htm