Bachelor of Music, Music Teacher Preparation Concentration

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The Bachelor of Music, Music Teacher Preparation Concentration provides foundational training necessary for undergraduate students planning a career as a music educator. The program consists of core music courses in music theory, musicianship, music history, keyboard, lessons and ensembles, plus additional specialized methods and pedagogy courses in the areas of choral, instrumental, jazz, and general music.

To obtain a California teaching credential, students completing the degree must complete the single subject credential program offered by the College of Education, a post-baccalaureate program that typically takes one year to complete. The Music Teacher Preparation curriculum has been designated as an Approved Subject Matter Program by the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). Graduates of the program are deemed “subject matter competent,” allowing candidates for the credential program to obtain automatic access to any credential program in the state.

Tracks

There are three (3) distinct tracks in the BM Music Teacher Preparation Concentration. The three tracks encompass a common core curriculum, and have additional specialized training courses.

Choral Track: a professional music degree focused on vocal performance and pedagogy, providing students with the comprehensive course of study necessary for teaching music K-12.

Instrumental Track: a professional music degree focused on instrumental performance and pedagogy, providing students with the comprehensive course of study necessary for teaching music K-12.

Instrumental Jazz Track: a professional music degree focused on instrumental jazz performance and pedagogy, providing students with the comprehensive course of study necessary for teaching music K-12.

Private Instruction, Juries and Ensemble Requirement

Students in the BM Music Teacher Preparation Concentration are required to enroll in private instruction on their major instrument or voice every semester in residence. Students must pass a juried performance at the end of each semester with a minimum score of 75%.

Students are required to enroll in a minimum of one (1) major ensemble every semester in residence. In addition:

• Choral Track majors must complete one (1) semester of an instrumental ensemble and one (1) semester of a musical theater ensemble.
• Instrumental Track majors must complete one (1) semester in a jazz ensemble and one (1) semester in a choral ensemble.
• Instrumental Jazz Track majors must complete one (1) semester of choral ensemble.

Refer to the “Ensemble Requirement” clause for a listing of appropriate ensembles for each degree track.

Capstone Experience

Students enrolled in the BM Music Teacher Preparation concentration must complete a Senior Recital (MUS 491, 1 unit). The Senior Recital in this degree program comprises approximately 30 minutes of music. For more information about Recitals, please visit the Student Resources menu on the Department of Music website.

Core Music Course Requirements

Preparatory

• MUS 106 - Fundamentals of Music Theory Unit(s): 3

• MUS 109 - Intensive Keyboard Lab I Unit(s): 2

• MUS 209 - Intensive Keyboard Lab II Unit(s): 2

Theory/Musicianship

• MUS 110 - Theory I: Diatonicism Unit(s): 3

• MUS 210 - Theory II: Chromaticism Unit(s): 3

• MUS 310 - Theory III: Form and Analysis Unit(s): 3

• MUS 410 - Theory IV: 20th-Century Techniques Unit(s): 3

• MUS 120 - Musicianship I Unit(s): 2

• MUS 220 - Musicianship II Unit(s): 2

• MUS 320 - Musicianship III Unit(s): 2

• MUS 420 - Musicianship IV Unit(s): 2

* Jazz Track students take MUS 212 and MUS 312 in lieu of MUS 310 and MUS 410

• MUS 212 - Jazz Harmony and Arranging I Unit(s): 3

• MUS 312 - Jazz Harmony and Arranging II Unit(s): 3

History/Literature

Choose one of the following:

• MUS 150 - Survey of U.S. Music Unit(s): 3

• MUS 343 - Studies in Musical Genres Unit(s): 3

*Jazz Track students take MUS 343

Choose MUS 160A & 160B or MUS 350:

• MUS 160A - Musicking 101 Unit(s): 4

• MUS 160B - Musicking 101 Unit(s): 4

• MUS 350 - Survey of World Music Unit(s): 3

And These courses:

• MUS 251 - History of Western Music, Ancient World to 1750 Unit(s): 3

• MUS 351 - History of Western Music, 1750-present Unit(s): 3

Applied Skills

Choose two of the following:

• MUS 292 - Jazz Piano I Unit(s): 1

• MUS 392 - Jazz Piano II Unit(s): 1

• MUS 309A - Keyboard Proficiency Lab Unit(s): 1

• MUS 309B - Keyboard Proficiency Lab Unit(s): 1

*Jazz Track students take MUS 292 and MUS 392

Applied Music Studies (Private Lessons)

• MUS 147 - Applied Music Studies Unit(s): 1 (take 4 units)

• MUS 447 - Applied Music Studies Unit(s): 1 (take 4 units)

Performing Ensembles

Instrumental Track

*8 semesters of instrumental ensembles, plus 1 semester of choral ensemble, and 1 semester of jazz ensemble.

• MUS 227 - Concert Band Unit(s): 1
• MUS 326 - Guitar Ensemble Unit(s): 1
• MUS 327 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble Unit(s): 1
• MUS 328 - Symphony Orchestra Unit(s): 1

Choral Track 

* 8 semesters of choral ensembles, plus 1 semester of instrumental ensemble, and 1 semester of jazz ensemble.

• MUS 323 - Concert Choir Unit(s): 1
• MUS 325 - Symphonic Chorus Unit(s): 1
• MUS 340 - Opera/Musical Theater Scenes Workshop Unit(s): 1

Jazz Track 

* 4 semesters of jazz ensembles, 4 semesters of classical ensembles from the Instrumental Track, plus 1 semester of a choral ensemble.

• MUS 390 - Jazz Orchestra Unit(s): 1
• MUS 391 - Concert Jazz Ensemble Unit(s): 1
• MUS 379 - Latin Jazz Band Unit(s): 1

Repertory Class/Forum

* 4 semesters from the following:

• MUS 151 - Repertory Class Unit(s): 1
• MUS 451 - Repertory Class Unit(s): 1
• MUS 426 - Jazz Forum Unit(s): 1

Capstone Experience

 Must be complete during the final semester of study.

• MUS 491 - Senior Recital Unit(s): 1

Concentration Course Requirements

Applied Skills (All Tracks)

• MUS 115 - Vocal Methods Unit(s): 1

• MUS 118 - Guitar Methods Unit(s): 1

• MUS 122 - Strings Methods I (Violin/Viola Unit(s): 1

• MUS 123 - Woodwinds Methods I (Clarinet/Saxophone Unit(s): 1

• MUS 124 - Brass Methods I (Trumpet/Trombone Unit(s): 1

• MUS 129 - Percussion Methods Unit(s): 1

• MUS 189 - Jazz Improvisation I Unit(s): 2

• MUS 259 - Music Technology: Tools and Applications Unit(s): 2

• MUS 400 - Music for the Classroom Unit(s): 2

• MUS 401 - Conducting Technique Unit(s): 2

Applied Skills (Specialized Tracks)

Complete only the courses related to the declared track.

Choral Track

• MUS 315 - Diction - English/Italian Unit(s): 1

• MUS 316 - Diction - French and German Unit(s): 1

• MUS 313 - Choral Arranging Unit(s): 2

• MUS 402 - Choral Conducting Unit(s): 3

• MUS 404 - Choral Methods and Repertoire Unit(s): 2

• MUS 448 - Choral and Vocal Accompanying Unit(s): 1

Instrumental Track

• MUS 314 - Orchestration Unit(s): 2

• MUS 403 - Instrumental Conducting and Methods Unit(s): 3

• MUS 405 - Instrumental Methods and Repertoire Unit(s): 2

• MUS 422 - Strings Methods II (Cello/Bass Unit(s): 1

• MUS 423 - Woodwinds Methods II (Flute/Double Reeds Unit(s): 1

• MUS 424 - Brass Methods II (Horn/Tuba Unit(s): 1

Instrumental Jazz Track

• MUS 289 - Jazz Improvisation II Unit(s): 3

• MUS 389 - Jazz Improvisation III Unit(s): 3

• MUS 403 - Instrumental Conducting and Methods Unit(s): 3

• MUS 405 - Instrumental Methods and Repertoire Unit(s): 2

Program Road Maps

Sample Four-Year Plan: BM, Music Teacher Preparation, Choral Track

Sample Two-Year Plan: BM, Music Teacher Preparation, ChoralTrack

Sample Four-Year Plan: BM, Music Teacher Preparation, Instrumental Track 

Sample Two-Year Plan: BM, Music Teacher Preparation, Instrumental Track

Sample Four-Year Plan: BM, Music Teacher Preparation, Jazz Track

Sample Two-Year Plan: BM, Music Teacher Preparation, Jazz Track