Music Education
The Music Education curriculum prepares teachers and supervisors of music for kindergarten through grade 12. This major presupposes a high level of interest in and aptitude for music. An audition is required before admission to the program. Upon entering the program, students declare a primary instrument or voice. All students must pass a basic piano proficiency test and a basic aural skills test before the end of the sophomore year or they will not be permitted to enroll in junior year courses in Music Education. Students must work closely with their advisors in planning for completion of this tightly structured program.
Fourteen credits in Applied Music, including a 30- to 40-minute senior recital, must be in the primary instrument or voice and must be completed before student teaching. Participation in at least one large ensemble appropriate to the student's program (chosen from MU 172, MU 173, MU 174, MU 175, MU 177, or MU 178) is required each semester of applied music study, with the exception of the semester of student teaching. 1
A grade C or higher must be earned in each music course counted toward the major.
MID-LEVEL REVIEW
All music majors must complete a Mid-Level Review prior to the junior year. The Review is normally conducted during the student's fourth semester of study, with adjustments made for transfer credits, participation in national and international exchange programs, and official leaves of absence. The Mid-Level Review consists of an application (information form, transcript, and reflective essay) and an assessment meeting between the candidate and the Faculty Review Panel. Application forms and additional information are available from the Music Department Office.
The purpose of the Mid-Level Review is three-fold: 1) to assess the student's academic progress, 2) to assess the student's artistic progress, and 3) to advise the student on academic, artistic, and career goals. Music Education and Music Performance majors whose academic record and/or artistic growth are not at an appropriate level based on state and national standards cannot continue in either of those two Bachelor of Music degree programs, but may continue to be a music major in the Bachelor of Arts in Music program.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Each student must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English as specified by the Language Requirement for Students with Majors in the School of Arts and Humanities.
INTEGRATIVE STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
All students in an educator preparation program must meet the New Hampshire General Education Studies standard (Ed 609.01). This standard is met by successful completion of Keene State College Integrative Studies program.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
98-99 credits
(Four credits will be applied to Integrative Studies requirements.)
Teacher Education
22 credits
EDUC 100 Issues in Education (2 credits)
EDSP 202 Development, Exceptionality, and Learning
MU 356 General Music K-12 Practicum (1 credit)
MU 359 Ensemble Music Practicum (1 credit)
MU 475 Music Student Teaching - Elementary (6 credits)
MU 476 Music Student Teaching - Secondary (6 credits)
MU 477 Music Student Teaching Seminar (2 credits)
Music Courses
76-77 credits
IAMU 114 Music Cultures of the World (also meets ISP requirement)
MU 100 Music Workshop (6 semesters)
MUA 101, MUA 102, MUA 201, MUA 202, MUA 301, MUA 302, and MUA 401 Applied Music (2 credits each)
MU 118 and MU 119 Functional Piano I and II (2 credits each) (Piano majors may substitute MU 181 Accompanying for MU 118 and MU 119 for a total 4 credits.)
MU 151, MU 152, MU 251, and MU 252 Music Theory I-IV (2 credits each). Students who do not pass the theory placement test given at the time of their audition are advised to seek a private tutor to eliminate this deficiency before starting the sequence of theory classes.
MU 161, MU 162, MU 261, and MU 262 Aural Skills I-IV (1 credit each)
MU 172, MU 173, MU 174, MU 175, MU 177, or MU 178 Ensembles (1 credit each, total 7 credits)
MU 220 Technology for Music Educators
MU 222 Musical Improvisation (1 credit)
MU 223 String Methods I (1 credit)
MU 225 Brass Methods I (1 credit)
MU 227 Woodwind Methods I (1 credit)
MU 229 Percussion Methods I (1 credit)
MU 231 Guitar Methods (2 credits) (Guitar majors substitute MU 326)
MU 281 Aural Proficiency Assessment Exam (0 credits)
MU 282 Mid-Level Review (0 credits)
MU 283 Piano Proficiency Exam (0 credits)
MU 310 Western Music Before 1700 (2 credits)
MU 312 Western Music After 1700
MU 315, MU 316 Conducting I and II (2 credits each)
MU 357 General Music K-12
MU 358 Choral Music Education (2 credits) 2
MU 360 Instrumental Music Education (2 credits) 2
2 Student GPA must average 2.50 to qualify for student teaching.
Specialization (select one):
76-77 credits