Bachelor of Music, Music Teacher Preparation Concentration

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The Bachelor of Music, Music Teacher Preparation Concentration provides foundational training 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, Choral Track
• 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