Music Education, B.M.
Overall Requirements
- 120 credit hours, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level.
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Degree Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Requirements | ||
| General Education Requirements - Minerva's Academic Curriculum (MAC) | ||
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Musicology | 3 | |
| Writing Through Music | ||
Teacher Licensure Requirements
Contact School of Education Office of Student Services at 336-334-3410
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 17 | |
| Personal Health | ||
| Child and Adolescent Development and Learning | ||
| Teaching Multilingual Learners with Diverse Abilities | ||
| Student Teaching in Music | ||
| Student Teaching Seminar | ||
Concentration
Select one of the concentrations as detailed following the major requirements.
- Choral/General Music Education
- Instrumental/General Music Education
- Instrumental/General/Jazz Music Education
- Popular Music and Technology Music Education
Electives
Electives sufficient to complete the 120 credit hours required for the degree.
Choral/General Music Education Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theory and Aural Skills | 15 | |
| Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory * | ||
| Introduction to Music Theory | ||
| Introduction to Aural Skills | ||
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Principles of Jazz Theory | ||
| Principles of Popular Music Theory | ||
| Principles of Classical Music Theory | ||
Select two courses from the following: ** | ||
| Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions | ||
| Topics in Music Theory I | ||
| Topics in Music Theory II | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 9 | |
| History of Western Music I | ||
| History of Western Music II | ||
| American Music | ||
| Performance Studies 1 | 12 | |
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Recital | ||
| Repertoire Class 2 | ||
| Ensembles | 7 | |
Select 6 credit hours from the following: | ||
| Spartan Voices | ||
| University Chorale | ||
| Coro di Belle Voci | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Contemporary Dance | ||
| Jazz Dance I | ||
| African Dance I | ||
| Steelpan Ensemble | ||
| Old Time Ensemble | ||
| Indian Music | ||
| Middle Eastern Ensemble | ||
| Beginning Guitar | ||
| Beginning Ukulele | ||
| Making Music with Computers | ||
| Free Improvisation | ||
| Language | 3 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Beginning French I | ||
| Beginning German I | ||
| Beginning Spanish I | ||
| Music Education | 22 | |
| Choral Music Teaching Lab 3 | ||
| Introduction to Teaching Techniques in Choral/General Music | ||
| Introduction to Teaching Instrumental Music | ||
| Foundations of Teaching for Musical Understanding | ||
| Foundations of Teaching Vocal Music | ||
| Choral Conducting II | ||
| General Music in Elementary Schools | ||
| Singing Voice in Classrooms and Ensembles | ||
| Choral Music in the Schools | ||
| Italian and Latin Diction for Singers | ||
| English and Spanish Diction for Singers | ||
| Choral Conducting I | ||
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An optional exam is available for incoming students to test out of this required course. Students taking this course should enroll in MUS 100 concurrently with MUS 101.
- **
MUS 305/MUS 306: May choose each course once or the same course may be repeated if the topic differs.
- 1
12 credits of Performance Studies, or equivalent, culminating in a half recital or equivalent public demonstration of musicianship, after consultation and approval by advisor, Performance Studies faculty, and/or the Director of the School of Music. Keyboard students may fulfill the recital requirements by accompanying a full recital or chamber recital.
- 2
MUP 301 is taken for six semesters at 0 credits.
- 3
MUE 090 is taken for 7 semesters.
Secondary Performance Studies - 5 credits
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Keyboard Students
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class Voice | ||
Select 2 credits of Class Voice: | ||
| Class Voice | ||
| Secondary Voice | ||
Select 3 credits of Secondary Voice: | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
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Voice Students
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class Piano | ||
| Class Piano | ||
| Class Piano | ||
| Secondary Piano | ||
Select 3 credits of Secondary Piano: | ||
| Secondary Piano for Music Education | ||
| Secondary Piano for Music Education | ||
| Secondary Piano for Music Education | ||
Instrumental/General Music Education Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theory and Aural Skills | 12 | |
| Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory * | ||
| Introduction to Music Theory | ||
| Introduction to Aural Skills | ||
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Principles of Jazz Theory | ||
| Principles of Popular Music Theory | ||
| Principles of Classical Music Theory | ||
Select one course from following: | ||
| Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions | ||
| Topics in Music Theory I | ||
| Topics in Music Theory II | ||
| Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Jazz History | 6 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
| History of Western Music I | ||
| History of Western Music II | ||
Select one course from the following: | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| Music Cultures of the World | ||
| American Music | ||
| Selected Topics in Ethnomusicology | ||
| Performance Studies ** | 12 | |
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Recital | ||
| Music Education | 24 | |
| Introduction to Teaching Choral Music | ||
| Foundations of Teaching for Musical Understanding | ||
| Marching Band Techniques | ||
or MUE 463 | Advanced String Methods | |
| Teaching Strings Laboratory | ||
| Teaching Brass Laboratory | ||
| Teaching Woodwinds Laboratory | ||
| Teaching Percussion Laboratory | ||
| Foundations of Teaching Instrumental Music | ||
| Instrument Repair | ||
| General Music in Elementary Schools | ||
or MUE 467 | Instrumental Music in Schools | |
| Instrumental Conducting II | ||
| Instrumental Conducting I | ||
| Secondary Instruments | 2 | |
| Non-Keyboard majors must choose at least 1 credit hour of Class Piano. | ||
| Keyboard majors select 2 credits of secondary study of wind, percussion, or bowed string instrument. | ||
Select at least 1 credit from the following for Non-Keyboard majors: | ||
| Class Piano | ||
| Class Piano | ||
| Class Piano | ||
Select 1-2 credits from the following: | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Ensembles | 9 | |
Select 6 credits from the following: | ||
| Sinfonia | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Symphonic Band | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I 1 | ||
| Jazz Ensemble II 1 | ||
Select 3 credits from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Contemporary Dance | ||
| Jazz Dance I | ||
| African Dance I | ||
| Steelpan Ensemble | ||
| Old Time Ensemble | ||
| Indian Music | ||
| Middle Eastern Ensemble | ||
| Spartan Voices | ||
| Beginning Guitar | ||
| Beginning Ukulele | ||
| Free Improvisation | ||
- *
An optional exam is available for incoming students to test out of this required course. Students taking this course should enroll in MUS 100 concurrently with MUS 101.
- **
12 credits of Performance Studies, or equivalent, culminating in a half recital or equivalent public demonstration of musicianship, after consultation and approval by advisor, Performance Studies faculty, and/or the Director of the School of Music. Keyboard students may fulfill the recital requirements by accompanying a full recital or chamber recital.
- 1
Up to 2 credits by audition.
Instrumental/General/Jazz Music Education Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theory and Aural Skills | 12 | |
| Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory * | ||
| Introduction to Music Theory | ||
| Introduction to Aural Skills | ||
| Principles of Jazz Theory | ||
Select one course from following: | ||
| Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions | ||
| Topics in Music Theory I | ||
| Topics in Music Theory II | ||
| Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Jazz History | 6 | |
| History of Jazz | ||
Select one course from the following: | ||
| History of Western Music II | ||
| American Music | ||
| Performance Studies ** | 12 | |
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Recital | ||
| Ensemble | 9 | |
Select 3 credit hours from the following: | ||
| Sinfonia | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Symphonic Band | ||
Select 3 credits from the following: | ||
| Chamber Music | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I | ||
| Jazz Ensemble II | ||
Select 3 credits from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Contemporary Dance | ||
| Jazz Dance I | ||
| African Dance I | ||
| Steelpan Ensemble | ||
| Old Time Ensemble | ||
| Indian Music | ||
| Middle Eastern Ensemble | ||
| Spartan Voices | ||
| Beginning Guitar | ||
| Beginning Ukulele | ||
| Free Improvisation | ||
| Secondary Instruments | 2 | |
| Non-Keyboard majors must choose at least 1 credit of piano. | ||
| Keyboard majors select 2 credits of secondary study of wind, percussion, or bowed string instrument. | ||
Select at least 1 credit of the following for Non-Keyboard majors: | ||
| Class Piano | ||
| Class Piano | ||
| Class Piano | ||
Select 1-2 credits from the following: | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Music Education | 24 | |
| Introduction to Teaching Choral Music | ||
| Foundations of Teaching for Musical Understanding | ||
| Marching Band Techniques | ||
or MUE 463 | Advanced String Methods | |
| Teaching Strings Laboratory | ||
| Teaching Brass Laboratory | ||
| Teaching Woodwinds Laboratory | ||
| Teaching Percussion Laboratory | ||
| Foundations of Teaching Instrumental Music | ||
| Instrument Repair | ||
| Instrumental Music in Schools | ||
or MUE 461 | General Music in Elementary Schools | |
| Instrumental Conducting II | ||
| Instrumental Conducting I | ||
- *
An optional exam is available for incoming students to test out of this required course. Students taking this course should enroll in MUS 100 concurrently with MUS 101.
- **
12 credits of Performance Studies, or equivalent, culminating in a half recital or equivalent public demonstration of musicianship, after consultation and approval by advisor, Performance Studies faculty, and/or the Director of the School of Music. Keyboard students may fulfill the recital requirements by accompanying a full recital or chamber recital.
Popular Music and Technology Music Education Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theory and Aural Skills | 14 | |
| Fundamentals of Western European Music Theory * | ||
| Introduction to Music Theory | ||
| Introduction to Aural Skills | ||
| Introduction to Jazz Listening | ||
| Principles of Jazz Theory (Theory and Aural Skills) | ||
Select one course from following: | ||
| Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions | ||
| Topics in Music Theory I | ||
| Topics in Music Theory II | ||
| History and Repertory | 6 | |
Select one course from the following: | ||
| Anthropology of Music, Sound, and Power | ||
| Popular Music and Society | ||
| Modern Asia Through Its Music | ||
| Music and Politics | ||
Select one course from the following: | ||
| History of Western Music I | ||
| History of Western Music II | ||
| American Music | ||
| Selected Topics in Ethnomusicology | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| Performance Studies | 9 | |
| Popular Music Performance | ||
| Popular Music Performance | ||
| Popular Music Performance | ||
| Capstone | 3 | |
| Capstone Project | ||
| Ensemble | 13 | |
Select 5 credit hours from the following: | ||
| Class Voice | ||
| Beginning Guitar | ||
| Beginning Piano | ||
| Beginning Ukulele | ||
| Singer Songwriting | ||
Select 4 credits from the following: | ||
| PopTech Ensemble | ||
| Steelpan Ensemble | ||
| Old Time Ensemble | ||
| Indian Music | ||
| Middle Eastern Ensemble | ||
| Free Improvisation | ||
Select 4 credits from the following: | ||
| Spartan Voices | ||
| University Chorale | ||
| Coro di Belle Voci | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Sinfonia | ||
| University Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Wind Ensemble | ||
| Symphonic Band | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I | ||
| Jazz Ensemble II | ||
| Athletic Bands | ||
| Secondary Instruments | 2 | |
Select 2 credits from the following: (non-keyboard majors must take at least one piano) | ||
| Class Piano | ||
| Class Piano | ||
| Class Piano | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Support Courses | 9 | |
Select 9 credits from the following: | ||
| Popular Music Composition and Arranging | ||
| Making Music with Computers | ||
| Popular Music Performance | ||
| Audiovisual Demos For Musicians | ||
| Digital Music Composition I | ||
| Audio Recording I | ||
| Music Technology in Performance | ||
| Music Education | 13 | |
| Foundations of Teaching for Musical Understanding | ||
| Instrumental Conducting I | ||
Select 4 credits from the following: | ||
| Teaching Strings Laboratory | ||
| Teaching Brass Laboratory | ||
| Teaching Woodwinds Laboratory | ||
| Teaching Percussion Laboratory | ||
| Singing Voice in Classrooms and Ensembles | ||
Select 3 credits from the following: | ||
| Foundations of Teaching Vocal Music | ||
| Foundations of Teaching Instrumental Music | ||
Select 3 credits from the following: | ||
| General Music in Elementary Schools | ||
| Choral Music in the Schools | ||
| Instrumental Music in Schools | ||
Disciplinary Honors in Music Education
Requirements
- A minimum of 12 credit hours as defined below.
- A grade of A or B in all course work used to satisfy the Honors requirements in Music.
- UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 3 | |
| Senior Honors Project | ||
| 6-9 credits of Honors course work in the major * | 6-9 | |
| 0-3 credits of Honors course work outside of Music Education | 0-3 | |
- *
Must be at the 300-level or above (e.g., MUE 356, MUE 357, MUE 367, MUE 461, MUE 462, MUE 463, MUE 464, MUE 467)
Recognition
Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in Music; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.
Honors Advisor
Contact Alex Ezerman at abezerman@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Honors in Music. To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/disciplinary-honors/disciplinary-honors-admissions