Bachelor of Music Education in Music Education

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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.

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What You'll Learn

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:

  • The School of Education has pre-major prerequisites and Secondary Education Core requirements.
  • All students in this degree must work with a music education advisor throughout their residency to help them plan their schedule, as many courses are either sequential, offered only in certain years/terms, or have pre-reqs.
  • Students in this program are excused from major ensemble participation during the quarter of student teaching.
  • This degree option requires more than 12 quarters to complete at 15–16 credits per quarter. ​
  • Students MUST complete any/all recital requirements prior to starting their Education courses and student teaching.

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 placement1-3
PIANO CLASS I FOR MAJORS
and PIANO CLASS II FOR MAJORS
and PIANO CLASS III FOR MAJORS
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 244MUSIC TECHNOLOGY2
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 388PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL MUSIC4
Techniques Classes
MUSC 382VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES I3
MUSC 383INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES II3
MUSC 384INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES III3
Methods Requirements
MUSC 441MUSIC METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY MUSIC SPECIALISTS3
MUSC 445CHORAL METH/MAT SEC SCHOOL2
MUSC 446INSTRUMENTAL METHODS/MATERIALS2
MUSC 447JAZZ ENSEMBLE METHODS/MATERIAL2
MUSC 470SENIOR RECITAL2
Applied Music Requirements–must be repeated12
Note: MUSC 140 through MUSC 440 may serve as substitutions. MUSC 308 must be taken at least twice and MUSC 408 must be taken at least twice.
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 490MUSIC SENIOR CAPSTONE4
Total Credits93-95

Sample Courses

MUSC 108. INSTRUCTION ON INSTRUMENT OR VOICE. 1 Credit.

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.

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MUSC 382. VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES I. 3 Credits.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 103.
This course focuses on instructional and arranging techniques for voice and instruments in K–12 music classrooms.

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MUSC 388. PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL MUSIC. 4 Credits.

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.

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MUSC 250. MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I. 4 Credits.

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.

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