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NON-MUSIC MAJORS
Music courses in the Fine Arts are a vital part of the General Education
program which is the foundation for all of the University's undergraduate
degrees (please note the music courses which have been approved for General
Education Credit). In addition, non-majors may also enroll in performance
ensembles and private lessons with the consent of the instructor.
THE MAJORS
The Department of Music offers two degree programs. One program leads
to the Bachelor of Music degree, with a major in music performance, or
a major in music education. The second program leads to a Bachelor of
Arts degree, with a major in music. The Bachelor of Music degree is pursued
by students planning a professional career in music performance or in
music education. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music is
pursued by students who seek an emphasis in music within the context of
a Liberal Arts education. Incoming students who seek a music degree are
urged to declare their major as early as possible in order to come under
music faculty advisement.
BACHELOR OF ARTS, 124 hours
The program leading to the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Music
is designed for students seeking a Liberal Education with a concentration
in music. The degree does not carry departmental recommendation for a
teaching certificate. Students pursuing this degree must complete the
General Education requirements common to all Bachelor of Arts programs
(with the addition of a correlate requirement in the Social Sciences of
AN 120), and the following music requirements:
Music Requirements, 40 hours
MU 121 Intro to Music (1)
MU 122 Rhythmic Perception (1)
MU 123 Computers and Music (1)
MU 215 Theory & Aural C I (4)
MU 216 Theory & Aural C II (4)
MU 315 Theory & Aural C III (4)
MU 316 Theory IV (3)
MU 325 Music History I (3)
MU 326 Music History II (3)
Private lessons or Group Piano (8)
[Music participation in two ensembles each semester is required]
Music Electives, 8 hours
Recital Attendance
Students are required to attend 12 approved recitals and concerts each
semester for the first four semesters of enrollment for a total of 48
recitals. Failure to meet this obligation will result in probationary
status being imposed during the fifth semester.
General Electives, 27 hours
The remaining electives (27 hours) may be taken in any department except
music. However, ensemble credit, or private lesson or Group Piano credit,
beyond the eight hours required, up to 15 hours, may be counted in the
block of elective hours.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
The Bachelor of Music degree is a professional degree, designed for students
who wish to pursue careers in musical performance or music education.
Majors are offered in Music Performance and in Music Education. Freshmen
who plan to pursue the Bachelor of Music degree should have acquired reasonable
skill in musical performance before enrolling at Washburn. The following
requirements must be met for the Bachelor of Music degree:
Fourth Semester Performance Examination
Students aspiring to the B.M. degree will be examined by the faculty at
the end of the fourth semester of study for achievement in the following
four categories:
- Performance proficiency
- Satisfactory attendance and academic performance in all music major
courses
- Successful completion of the Rhythmic Proficiency Exam
- Recital attendance
Probation will be given to anyone who does not meet one or more of the
four categories of achievement. If the student receives probation at the
end of the second hearing the student will forfeit their status as a candidate
for the degree.
Senior Recital Jury Examination
A Senior Recital is required of all candidates for the Bachelor of Music
degree. For the recital to be credited toward the degree the student must
be currently enrolled for credit in private lessons. At least three weeks
prior to the scheduled public performance, the student will perform a
complete recital before a jury com-posed of his/her private teacher and
two other faculty. If the jury agrees, the student will then be allowed
to present the recital publicly.
Recital Attendance
Students are required to attend 12 approved recitals and concerts each
semester for the first four semesters of enrollment for a total of 48
recitals. Failure to meet this obligation will result in probationary
status being imposed during the fifth semester.
Piano Proficiency
Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree, except those majoring in
piano or organ performance, are required to enroll in piano during each
semester of full-time enrollment until successful completion of the piano
proficiency examination.
Membership in Large Ensembles
All candidates except Piano/Organ performance majors are required to participate
in two large ensembles (band, orchestra, choir, etc.) each semester of
full-time enrollment. Keyboard majors and concentrations must participate
in Accompanying (Music 244, 444) during each semester of full-time enrollment
and must show enrollment in both large and small ensembles prior to graduation.
Music Education majors with a concentration in Keyboard may count accompanying
as one of their major ensembles. Music Education majors may count only
six hours of large ensemble credit toward graduation.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE
The program leading to the Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Music
Performance is designed for students planning a career in professional
performance, college or university teaching, or private studio teaching.
Entering students who plan to major in Music Performance should be prepared
to demonstrate adequate performing ability upon enrolling.
Performance majors are required to present a full-length public recital
program in their senior year.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC:
Requirements for the Major in PIANO OR ORGAN PERFORMANCE
General Education Requirements - 38 Hours
Requirements include:
English 101, 300 (6)
Physical Education 198 (2)
Mathematics 110 or above (3)
Humanities, Creative & Performing Arts (9) (In at least two areas
excluding music)
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (9)
Social Sciences (9) (In at least two subject areas)
Correlate requirement: AN 120 Intro to World Music (3)
Music Requirements - 81 Hours (Minimum)
Private Lessons - 24 Hours
Organ (MU 265, 465) OR Piano (MU 267, 467)
Students normally enroll for 3 hours of private lessons each semester.
Accompanying – Pianists 8 Hours / Organists
6 Hours
Students enroll for 1-2 hours of Accompanying (MU 244-444) each semester.
Orientation - 4 Hours
MU 121 Intro to Music (1)
MU 305 Business of Music (3)
Theory – Pianists 22 Hours / Organists 24
Hours
MU 122 Rhythmic Perception (1)
MU 123 Computers and Music (1)
MU 206 Improvisation (2)
MU 215 Theory & Aural C I (4)
MU 216 Theory & Aural C II (4)
MU 315 Theory & Aural C III (4)
MU 316 Theory IV (3)
MU 317 Orchestration (2) [Organists Only]
MU 415 Tonal Counterpoint (2)
MU 443 Composition (1)
Music History and Literature - Pianists 12 Hours
/ Organists 8 Hours
MU 325 Music History I (3)
MU 326 Music History II (3)
MU 335 Organ Literature (1) [organists only]
MU 336 Organ Pedagogy (1) [organists only]
MU 337 Piano Lit. I (2) [pianists only]
MU 338 Piano Lit. II (2) [pianists only]
MU 339 Piano Pedagogy (2) [pianists only]
Conducting – Pianists 3 Hours / Organists
5 Hours
MU 237 Choral Clinic (1) [organists only]
MU 238 Instrumental Clinic (1) [organists only]
MU 240 Beginning Conducting (1)
MU 441 Adv. Choral Conducting (1)
MU 442 Adv. Instrumental Conducting (1)
Small Ensembles
MU 254, 454 (4)
Music Electives – 6 Hours
Students may select any courses in Music to complete a total of 81 hours
in Music.
General Electives - 5 Hours
Courses from any department, including Music, will be taken to complete
a total of 124 semester hours.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC:
Requirements for the Major in MUSIC PERFORMANCE
IN VOICE
General Education Requirements - 38 Hours
English 101, 300 (6)
Physical Education (2)
Mathematics 110 or above (3)
Humanities, Creative & Performing Arts (9) [In at least two areas
excluding music]
However, German and French requirements outlined below may be used.
FR 102 OR GE 102
Natural Sciences and Math (9) [In at least two subject areas]
Social Sciences (9) [In at least two subject areas]
Correlate requirement: AN 120 Intro to World Music (3)
Music Requirements - 84 Hours
Private Lessons - 25 Hours
Voice (MU 275, 475) – (24)
Students normally enroll in 3 hours of Voice each semester.
Any Orchestral Instrument (1)
Group Piano - 4 Hours
Students must enroll in Group Piano (MU 133, 134, 213, 214) until the
Piano Proficiency examination is passed.
Piano Lessons - 2 Hours
Piano MU 267/467 (2)
Ensembles - 8 hours
Enrollment or participation in Washburn Choir is required each semester.
Students will also enroll or participate in a second large ensemble each
semester.
Orientation / Business - 4 Hours
MU 121 Intro to Music (1)
MU 305 Business of Music (3)
Theory - 24 Hours
MU 122 Rhythmic Perception (1)
MU 123 Computers and Music (1)
MU 206 Improvisation (2)
MU 215 Theory & Aural C I (4)
MU 314 Theory & Aural C II (4)
MU 315 Theory & Aural C III (4)
MU 316 Theory IV (3)
MU 317 Orchestration (2)
MU 415 Tonal Counterpoint (2)
MU 443 Composition (1)
Music History and Literature – 6 Hours
MU 325 Music History I (3)
MU 326 Music History II (3)
Conducting - 3 Hours
MU 237 Choral Clinic (1)
MU 240 Beginning Conducting (1)
MU 441 Adv. Choral Conducting (1)
Specialization Courses – 7 Hours
MU 220 Vocal Diction for Singers (3)
MU 330 Vocal Pedagogy (2)
MU 250, 450 Music for the Stage (1)
MU 250, 450 Music for the Stage (1)
Electives - 3 Hours
General elective courses from any department, including Music, will be
taken to complete a total of 124 semester hours.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC:
Requirements for the Major in BRASS/STRINGS/PERCUSSION/WOODWIND
PERFORMANCE
General Education Requirements - 38 Hours
English 101, 300 (6)
Physical Education 198 (2)
Mathematics 110 or above (3)
Humanities, Creative & Performing Arts (9) (In at least two areas
excluding music)
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (9) (In at least two subject areas)
Social Sciences (9) (In at least two subject areas)
Correlate requirement: AN 120 Intro to World Music (3)
Music Requirements - 84 Hours
Students normally enroll in 3 hours of private lesson credit in the major
performance area each semester.
Performance Minor –
Any one orchestral instrument (3)
Voice (MU 275-475) (2)
Group Piano - 4 Hours
Students must enroll in Group Piano (MU 133, 134, 213, 214) until the
Piano Proficiency examination is passed.
Ensembles - 8 Hours
Band, Choir, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, or Accompanying.
Each semester students will either enroll or participate in the following
ensembles: Percussion emphasis - Percussion Ensemble; String emphasis
-Orchestra; Brass and Woodwind emphasis - Band. In addition, students
will enroll or participate each semester in a second large ensemble.
Small Ensembles
(MU 254, 454) (4)
String, Brass, and Woodwind
Orientation/Business - 4 Hrs
MU 121 Intro to Music (1)
MU 305 Business of Music (3)
Theory – 24 Hours
MU 122 Rhythmic Perception (1)
MU 123 Computers in Music (1)
MU 206 Improvisation (2)
MU 215 Theory & Aural C I (4)
MU 314 Theory & Aural C II (4)
MU 315 Theory & Aural C III (4)
MU 316 Theory IV (3)
MU 317 Orchestration (2)
MU 415 Tonal Counterpoint (2)
MU 443 Composition (1)
Music History and Literature - 6 Hours
MU 325 Music History I (3)
MU 326 Music History II (3)
Conducting - 3 Hours
MU 238 Instrumental Clinic (1)
MU 240 Beginning Conducting (1)
MU 442 Adv. Instrumental Conducting (1)
Electives - 2 Hours
General elective courses from any department, including Music, will be
taken to complete a total of 124 semester hours.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION
The Bachelor of Music Degree with a major in Music Education qualifies
the graduate for teacher certification at both the elementary and secondary
levels in both instrumental and vocal music. This degree program amounts
to 145 hours for instrumentalists and 149 hours for vocalists. It will
necessitate work beyond eight semesters. The student is urged to seek
advisement by a member of the Music faculty on specific course requirements.
Distribution of general education requirements for Degree Teaching Certificates
is outlined. Degree requirements include both music and professional education
courses.
Students seeking certification to teach must be formally admitted to
the University's Professional Teacher Education Programs. Admission is
conditional on recommendation by the Music faculty. For admission requirements,
see EDUCATION.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC:
Requirements for the Major in MUSIC EDUCATION.
General Education Requirements - 44 Hours
See the listing of General Education Requirements.
Social Sciences has a correlate requirement:
AN 120 Intro to World Music (3).
Music Requirements -
60 Hrs-Instrumentalists
64 Hrs-Vocalists
Orientation – 1 Hour
MU 121 Intro to Music (1)
Theory – 19 Hours
MU 122 Rhythmic Perception (1)
MU 123 Computers and Music (1)
MU 215 Theory & Aural C I (4)
MU 314 Theory & Aural C II (4)
MU 315 Theory & Aural C III (4)
MU 316 Theory IV (3)
MU 317 Orchestration (2)
Music History and Literature - Vocalists
8 Hours / Instrumentalists 6 Hours
MU 220 Diction for Singers (2) [Vocalists Only]
MU 325 Music History I (3)
MU 326 Music History II (3)
MU 327 Music History III (2)
MU 330 Vocal Pedagogy & Lit (2) [Vocalists Only]
Conducting – 5 Hours
MU 237 Choral Clinic (1)
MU 238 Instrumental Clinic (1)
MU 240 Beginning Conducting (1)
MU 441 Adv. Choral Conducting (1)
MU 442 Adv. Instrumental Conducting (1)
Techniques – 5 Hours
MU 207 Double Reed Techniques (1)
MU 209 Single Reed/Flute Techniques (1)
MU 210 Brass Techniques (1)
MU 211 String Techniques (1)
MU 212 Percussion Techniques (1)
Small Ensembles – 1 Hour
MU 254, 454 Small Ensemble (1) [Instrumentalists Only]
OR
MU 250, 450 Music for the Stage (1) [Vocalists Only]
Large Ensembles – 6 Hours
Band, Choir, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble or Accompanying
(6)
Each semester students will either enroll or participate in the following
ensembles: Percussion emphasis - Percussion Ensemble; String emphasis
Orchestra; Brass and Woodwind emphasis - Band; Vocal emphasis - Washburn
Choir. In addition, students will enroll or participate each semester
in a second large ensemble.
Private Lessons – 12 Hours
Group Piano – 4 Hours
Students must enroll in Group Piano (MU 133, 134, 213, 214) until the
Piano Proficiency is passed
Voice Lessons – 1 Hour
[Instrumentalists only]
Keyboard emphasis - 15 Hours
Piano (8)
Harpsichord (1)
Organ (2)
Synthesizer/electronic keyboard (2)
Electives (in any keyboard) (2)
Professional Education Requirements - 38 Hours
ED 150 Educational Participation in the Community (1)
ED 151 Educational Participation in the Community (1)
ED 200 Education Psychology (3)
ED 250 Educational Technology (3) [Prerequisite CM 101]
ED 302 Teaching Exceptional Learners
OR
SE 476 Psychology of the Exceptional Student (3)
MU 313 Foundations of Music Ed (2)
RD 484 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (3)
Music Education Methods
MU 417 Elem./Sec. Music Education Vocal Methods (3)
MU 418 Elem./Sec. Music Ed. Instrumental Methods (3)
MU 419 Marching Band and Jazz Pedagogy (2)
Student Teaching Semester
ED 400 Understanding the Schools (2)
ED 410 Secondary Student Teaching (6)
ED 420 Elementary Student Teaching (6)
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