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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Education (B.M.E.)


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The program of study leading to this degree is a nine-semester curriculum designed to prepare music teachers for grades pre K–12. With careful planning and enrollment during summer session(s) all requirements may be completed in four years. Within this curriculum there are two emphases–vocal/choral music, and instrumental music.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

For the College of Education licensure, the following GPA requirements exist:


Overall GPA

Full admission: 2.5 is required in all college work attempted, including transfer and K-State credits.

A 2.75 grade point average is required on a 35 credit hour general education core which is specified by each department. Students should consult the website for specific requirements.

Music requirements for all options:


  • Major performing organization each semester except the professional semester

Choose from the following:


Note:


A half recital or an extended ‘‘jury’’ recital is required before graduation. Divisional recommendation determines the methods of satisfying this requirement.

Instrumental majors are required to participate in marching band for at least two semesters (preferably during the freshman and sophomore years). String majors may substitute a comparable experience for this requirement.

Piano proficiency requirements must be met one semester before scheduling student teaching.

Additional music requirements for instrumental emphasis


Performance


Private study of voice and/or piano may be substituted.

Select an additional 9 semester credit hours according to the major instrument:


Note:


The instrumental focus must include one semester of MUSIC 112 - University Chorus  for 1 credit hour and MUSIC 113 - University Band  for 0 credit hours is required as the lab for MUSIC 518 - Instrumental Conducting .

Additional requirements for vocal/choral emphasis


Performance


Note:


The choral focus must include either one semester of MUSIC 113 - University Band  for 1 credit hour or one additional instrumental techniques course.  One semester of MUSIC 112 - University Chorus  for 0 credit hours is required as a lab for MUSIC 517 - Choral Conducting .

Requirements in general education are stated earlier in the College of Arts and Sciences section.

Total credit hours required for graduation, depending on emphasis (141–145)


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