Music Education (Instrumental), B.M.

Lipscomb Core (Journey) coursework required of secondary and K-12 teacher education students:

See the Department of Education  section.

Professional education:

Subject matter specialization

• MU 1111 - Aural Skills I (1) SP
• MU 1133 - Theory I (3) SP
• MU 1121 - Aural Skills II (1) F
• MU 1143 - Theory II (3) F
• MU 2111 - Aural Skills III (1) SP
• MU 2133 - Theory III (3) SP
• MU 2402 - Music Literature (2) F, SP
• MU 2612 - Conducting (2) F
• MU 3020 - Upper Division Hearing (0) F, SP
• MU 3413 - History of Music I (3) F Offered even-numbered years
• MU 3423 - History of Music II (3) SP Offered odd-numbered years
• MU 4000 - Senior Recital (0) F, SP
• MU 4020 - Piano Proficiency (0)

• Choose from any of the following theory electives for 2-3 credit hours:

• MU 3013 - Jazz and Pop Music Theory (3) F
• MU 2143 - Post Tonal Theory (3) F Offered Even Number Years
• MU 3112 - Form and Analysis (2) SP

Additional Requirements:

Private lessons in major instrument (50-minute, 1-hour credit) during each semester the student is enrolled (7 hours minimum credit, minimum of 3 hours must be 3000-level).

8 minimum semester hours for credit in ensembles, to include:

Participation and a satisfactory grade (for credit) in MUE 1201  Wind Ensemble or MUE 1211  Orchestra (or assigned string ensemble) for each semester the student is enrolled (minimum of 7 hours).

Participation and a satisfactory grade (for credit) in choral ensemble (1 semester).

Participation and a satisfactory grade in MU 2000   (Music Seminar) during each semester the student is enrolled (up to 6).