Music Education (Instrumental), Bachelor of Arts

Preparing to become a music teacher at OWU is based on three crucial pillars: a strong foundation in the content area (e.g., fundamentals of musicianship), an appreciation for multiple perspectives by exploring how problems are approached and solved in a variety of disciplines (e.g., a liberal arts curriculum), and the development of leadership skills in diverse school environments as pre-service teachers practice how to help their students learn (e.g., field experience and student teaching). Additionally, our balanced music education program provides teaching licensure while also offering students the opportunity to double-major in another discipline.

Music Education - Instrumental majors must complete a total of 34 graduation units, including seven semesters in a primary performance area large ensemble (minimum 1.75 units in Symphonic Wind Ensemble or Orchestra) and seven semesters of applied study on their primary instrument (minimum 1.75 units). Music Education Instrumental majors complete all instrumental methods courses (MUS 241, MUS 243, MUS 245 and MUS 247) as well as one semester of voice methods (MUS 240). In addition to the primary ensemble requirement, at least one semester is required in a secondary large vocal ensemble (e.g., Symphonic Wind Ensemble, or Orchestra).

Learning Objectives

Analyze and describe fundamental concepts of music theory, music pedagogy, and the historical perspectives associated with diverse styles of music.
Demonstrate proficient skills applying the foundations of music associated with aural skills, piano accompaniment, singing, conducting, rehearsal techniques, improvisation, arranging, composition, and instrumental performance.
Demonstrate advanced performance skill in solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance for a primary area of applied study (instrument or voice).
Engage in K-12 field teaching scenarios and apply effective music pedagogy to the development of student-centered lessons that facilitate music learning in performance and creative musicianship.

Major Requirements

(34 units)

General Education = 14 units*

ENG 105 - Freshman Writing Seminar
Foreign Language 110
Foreign Language 111
Group I, Social Science 1**
Group I, Social Science 2**
Group II, Natural Science 1
Group II, Natural Science 2
Group III, Humanities 1
Group III, Humanities 2
Group IV, Arts 1
Group IV, Arts 2
Electives (4.75 units)
UC 160 OWU Experience

* This program extends the OWU curricular exception for the BA of Music (a 2221 general education formula) and expands it to an equal distribution of 2222 gen ed courses.

** EDUC 110 and 251 also satisfy Group I gen ed requirements, but are included with the Professional Education requirements below.

Professional Education = 7 units

EDUC 110 - Role of the School
EDUC 251 - Psychological Foundations of Education
EDUC 377 - Content Area Literacy
EDUC 471 , EDUC 472 , EDUC 473 - Student Teaching
EDUC 474 - Being and Becoming a Professional

Instrumental Music Education = 13 units

MUSP xxx (Primary Ensemble)
MUSP xxx (Secondary Ensemble)
MUSP 2xx (Primary Applied Lesson)
MUS 108 - Intro to Music Education
MUS 109 - Survey of Music Literature
MUS 116 - Class Piano 1
MUS 117 - Class Piano 2
MUS 155 - Music Theory 1
MUS 156 - Music Theory 2
MUS 255 - Music Theory 3
MUS 165 - Aural Skills 1
MUS 166 - Aural Skills 2
MUS 265 - Aural Skills 3
MUS 240 - Voice Methods
MUS 241 - Brass Methods
MUS 243 - Percussion Methods
MUS 245 - String Methods
MUS 247 - Woodwind Methods
MUS 250 - Conducting I
MUS 251 - Conducting II
MUS 3xx - Music History
MUS 373 - Elementary Music Methods
MUS 374 - Secondary Music Methods

Note:

Diversity, Quantitative, and Writing requirements must be satisfied in general ed or music courses.