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May 06, 2024
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2008-2009 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
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Professional educational 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-hour general education core which is specified by each department. Students should consult www.k-state.edu/musiceducation/BMEReq.htm 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 hours according to the major instrument:
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Enrollments in major organizations must include at least two semesters in a choral organization, one of which must be MUSIC 112 University-Choir for 2 credit hours.
Two semesters of MUSIC 113-University Band (variable credit) for 1-3 credit hours are required. Additional requirements for vocal/choral emphasis
If voice is the major performance area
If keyboard is the major performance area
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Enrollments in major organizations must include at least two semesters in an instrumental organization, one of which must be MUSIC 113-University Band for 2 credit hours.
Two semesters of MUSIC 112-University Choir (variable credit) for 0-1 credit hours are required.
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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