In addition to focusing on an instrument or voice, you can complete the Secondary Education Program which leads to certification to teach preschool to grade 12 in the State of Washington. This option requires more than 12 quarters to complete at 15–16 credits per quarter and you are placed in appropriate area K-12 schools for student-teaching experience. A performance audition is required for entrance into this program.
The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.
Music Education Major, Bachelor of Music Education (BME)
Admission to the Education and Admission to the Music Programs is required for the BME degree.
Students are prepared for professional careers as music educators in K–12 systems. Students must audition on their primary instrument or voice as part of the admission requirement and are eligible for talent scholarships. Review the Music website for audition requirements.
Note:
Grade Requirement for all majors offered by the Music Department: the minimum acceptable grade for any music course required for graduation (including transferred music courses) is ≥C.
| Secondary Education students must complete the required Education program prerequisites, the Secondary Education Core and the following courses. | ||
| Required Non-Credit Music Components | ||
| CONVOCATION AND RECITAL ATTENDANCE | ||
Piano Proficiency (0) | ||
| Keyboard Requirements–based on placement | 1-3 | |
| PIANO CLASS I FOR MAJORS and PIANO CLASS II FOR MAJORS and PIANO CLASS III FOR MAJORS | ||
or MUSC 126 | HONORS KEYBOARD | |
| Required Music Courses | ||
| MUSC 101 & MUSC 102 & MUSC 103 | MUSIC THEORY I and MUSIC THEORY II and MUSIC THEORY III | 9 |
| MUSC 104 & MUSC 105 & MUSC 106 | SIGHT SINGING AND AURAL SKILLS and SIGHT SINGING AND AURAL SKILLS II and SIGHT SINGING AND AURAL SKILLS III | 3 |
| MUSC 201 & MUSC 202 & MUSC 203 | MUSIC THEORY IV and MUSIC THEORY V and MUSIC THEORY VI | 9 |
| MUSC 204 & MUSC 205 | SIGHT SINGING AND AURAL SKILLS IV and SIGHT SINGING AND AURAL SKILLS V | 2 |
| MUSC 244 | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY | 2 |
| MUSC 250 & MUSC 251 & MUSC 252 | MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I and MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II and MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE III | 12 |
| MUSC 310 & MUSC 312 | BASIC CONDUCTING and ADVANCED CONDUCTING | 4 |
| MUSC 388 | PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL MUSIC | 4 |
| Techniques Classes | ||
| MUSC 382 | VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES I | 3 |
| MUSC 383 | INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES II | 3 |
| MUSC 384 | INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES III | 3 |
| Methods Requirements | ||
| MUSC 441 | MUSIC METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY MUSIC SPECIALISTS | 3 |
| MUSC 445 | CHORAL METH/MAT SEC SCHOOL | 2 |
| MUSC 446 | INSTRUMENTAL METHODS/MATERIALS | 2 |
| MUSC 447 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE METHODS/MATERIAL | 2 |
| MUSC 470 | SENIOR RECITAL | 2 |
| Applied Music Requirements–must be repeated | 12 | |
| INSTRUCTION ON INSTRUMENT OR VOICE | ||
| INSTRUCTION ON VOICE OR INSTRUMENT | ||
| INSTRUCTION ON VOICE OR INSTRUMENT | ||
| INSTRUCTION ON INSTRUMENT OR VOICE | ||
| Music Ensemble Requirements–Options (must be repeated) | 11 | |
| Note: string, wind and percussion majors in music education shall participate in one quarter of a major vocal ensemble. Vocal and piano majors in music education shall participate in one quarter of a major instrumental ensemble. | ||
| MARCHING BAND | ||
| WIND ENSEMBLE | ||
| SYMPHONIC BAND | ||
| ORCHESTRA | ||
| SYMPHONIC CHOIR | ||
| CONCERT CHOIR | ||
| Required Senior Capstone/Thesis | ||
| MUSC 490 | MUSIC SENIOR CAPSTONE | 4 |
| Total Credits | 93-95 | |
Notes: May be repeated. This course is intended for all freshman in applied lessons, except those majoring in Music Performance.
This course is designed to provide students with basic to advanced vocal or instrumental skills and a knowledge of the assigned repertoire from a musical, linguistic and performance viewpoint. Students must audition to be accepted into applied study. Every student who is registered for applied music must be also registered for a major ensemble.
Pre-requisites: MUSC 103.
This course focuses on instructional and arranging techniques for voice and instruments in K–12 music classrooms.
Pre-requisites: ENGL 201.
Satisfies: a university graduation requirement–global studies.
This course explores the role music plays in the formation of ethnic and national identities. By closely studying several contrasting music cultures, we see how music shapes attitudes toward self and other, serving to map territories that are both inclusive and exclusive, personal and cross-cultural. Skills developed in the course are analytical, critical thinking, listening, and writing.
Pre-requisites: MUSC 103.
Detailed study and analysis of music in Western civilization from its origin to modern times. The fall quarter covers antiquity through the Renaissance.