2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Music Education (B.M.E.)


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Program Coordinator/Contact
David Reynolds, Department Head
Department of Music
Lincoln Music Hall 205, Box 2212
605-688-5187
E-mail:  paul.reynolds@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/mus
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Program Information
This program is recommended for students interested in becoming certified to teach elementary and secondary school music. An emphasis in choral or instrumental teaching may be elected, or, by adding appropriate hours, students may prepare in both areas. Those preparing in both areas must complete both choral and instrumental music education sequences, including both sets of pedagogies.

Music Program Application Requirements

  1. Admission as a music major in any of the music degree programs requires the successful completion of an audition in the student’s major area of applied instruction.
  2. Music majors in all degree programs must choose one area of applied instruction in which to specialize. Further, students must meet the applied proficiency standards of the Department in that area. To that end, students must:
    1. successfully complete a jury examination each semester.
    2. apply for and be granted approval to advance to upper level applied study (300-400 levels).
    3. complete a minimum of 6 hours of upper level (300-400) applied study
  3. Piano proficiency is required of all majors. Several approaches to meeting the requirements are available. See the Student Handbook published and available from the Department for more specifics. The piano proficiency must be passed before the senior recital may be scheduled.
  4. Voice or instrumental proficiency is required of all keyboard majors.
  5. Ensemble Requirements:
    1. All music majors must participate in at least one major ensemble each semester they are enrolled as a regular university student (Internship and Student Teaching semesters excepted). See the Student Handbook for more details.
    2. Participation in small ensembles is strongly encouraged for all majors and minors.
  6. A minimum of five pedagogy courses is required for students in the B.M.E program, and while the required pedagogies develop proficiencies within the areas of specialization for B.M.E. students, a functional knowledge of instrumental or vocal techniques outside the specialty is also essential. For instrumental B.M.E. majors, this must include one semester each of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion pedagogies. Six semesters will assure the broadest preparation through multiple levels of woodwind and brass pedagogy. In addition, instrumental B.M.E. majors must take MUS 270/ 271 general voice for instrument majors. For vocal B.M.E. majors, the four required semesters of vocal pedagogy are augmented by MUS 270/271 general instrument for voice majors.
  7. Recommendations for enrolling in student teaching will be issued by the Music Education Coordinator following an interview with the student and his/her advisor.
  8. Recommendations for music entrepreneurship students wishing to enroll for the Internship experience must be issued by the program Coordinator.
  9. A senior recital is required of all music majors.
  10. Majors and minors must enroll for Recital Attendance (MUS 185) each semester they are enrolled for applied music lessons.

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs (NCATE)
South Dakota Department of Education

Certification and Licensure
With this major and the accompanying teacher education coursework required for teaching licensure, candidates are eligible to take the Praxis content tests, and apply for a teaching license in South Dakota. Students are required to take the PRAXIS II content test, as well as the PRAXIS II Principles of Learning and Teaching test. The minimum score for the Praxis II PLT must be obtained for teaching licensure and varies by state.

Course Delivery Format
The department offers coursework in classroom, studio, and performance settings. The program allows for internship experiences and independent studies.

Requirements for Music Education Major: 126 Major


Bachelor of Music Education

System General Education Requirements


Institutional Graduation Requirements


Major Requirements


Applied Music


  • MUAP 100-155 - Applied Music Credits: 2
  • MUAP 200-255 - Applied Music Credits: 2
  • MUAP 300-355 - Applied Music Credits: 4
  • MUAP 400-455 - Applied Music Credits: 2

Music Ensemble


  • MUEN 100-122 - Music Organization Credits: 4
  • MUEN 300-322 - Music Organization Credits: 3
  • MUEN 100-122 - Music Organization Credits: 2
    or MUEN 300-322 - Music Organization Credits: 2
    (Two ensemble credits must be in an area different than the major emphasis.)

Music Pedagogy


Select six credits from the following courses.  Credits: 6

Teaching Specialization Requirements


The Education curriculum below is unique to Music Education. Please contact the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership for information about other education programs, or the program coordinators information on Agricultural Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and Physical Education as these programs differ significantly from other content areas.

*Complete MUS 351 - Elementary School Music Methods (COM)  (2) as co-requisite to EDFN 352.
**Complete MUS 360-360L - Conducting (COM)  (2) as a co-requisite to EDFN 353.

Choral and Instrumental Emphasis


Student may elect a Choral and/or Instrumental Emphasis by adding appropriate hours.
Course sections vary based on emphasis.

Total Required Credits: 126


Notes


1 MUS 185 must have concurrent enrollment with all MUAP courses.
2 MUS 483 must have concurrent enrollment with final MUAP 4XX.

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