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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.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
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.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
The Bachelor of Music degree is pursued by students planning a professional
career in music performance or in music education. There are two majors
offered; Music Education and Music Performance.
The Bachelor of Music degree with a Major in Performance offers
emphases in: Voice, brass, percussion, string, woodwind, piano, and organ.
The Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education offers three
separate tracks for the aspiring educator:
- Instrumental,
- Vocal, and
- General (both instrumental and vocal).
Students receive licensure to teach PK-12 for their selected track.
Admittance to Music Major Status
All students must audition to be accepted into “Music Major”
status in the Department of Music. Failure to audition prior to the 8th
day of regularly scheduled classes will result in automatic “non-major”
status. Incoming students who are accepted into music major status are
immediately placed 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 licensure. 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:
General Education, 57 hours
See General Education requirements.
Music Requirements, 40 hours
MU 121 Introduction to Music (1)
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 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)
Private Lesson Juries
All students enrolled in music lessons are required
to present a performance jury before a faculty panel at the conclusion
of each semester of study.
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.
Rhythmic Proficiency Exam
All students must pass this exam to establish a minimum level of competency
in rhythmic proficiency.
Requirement to move to upper division credit in private lessons and ensembles
BA or non-majors who have completed 4 semesters of study and wish to receive
upper division credit for private lessons/ensemble must schedule a double
time slot for regular juries. Students who “pass” the performance
proficiency exam at the double jury will be allowed to register for upper
division credit in both private lessons and ensembles in subsequent semesters.
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 music 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 music performance before enrolling at Washburn. The following
requirements must be met by all candidates for both majors within the
Bachelor of Music degree:
Private Lesson Juries
All students enrolled in music lessons are required to present a performance
jury before a faculty panel at the conclusion of each semester of study.
Rhythmic Proficiency Exam
All students must pass this exam to establish a minimum level of competency
in rhythmic proficiency.
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.
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:
- Recital attendance (48 required)
- Rhythmic Proficiency Exam (successful completion)
- Satisfactory attendance and academic performance in all music major
courses
- Performance Proficiency Exam (must receive a majority vote of “Pass”
for successful completion.
Probation will be given to anyone who fails 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.
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.
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 composed of his/her private teacher, the
area coordinator, and one other approved faculty member. After the student
passes the jury they are allowed to publicize and present their senior
recital.
Membership in Large Ensemble
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. Percussion majors must enroll in Percussion
ensemble, Woodwind and Brass majors must enroll in band, vocal majors
must enroll in Washburn Choir, string majors must enroll in orchestra.
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 disciplines excluding music)
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (9) (in at least two disciplines)
Social Sciences (9) (In at least two disciplines)
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 – 8 Hours
Students enroll for 1-2 hours of Accompanying (MU 244-444) each semester.
Orientation - 4 Hours
MU 121 Introduction 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 314 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 & 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 Advanced. Choral Conducting (1)
MU 442 Advanced Instrumental Conducting (1)
Small Ensembles - 4 Hours
MU 254, 454
Music Electives – 4 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)
(3 hrs required in Art or Theater, 4 hrs required in either FR 102 or
GE 102)
Natural Sciences and Math (9) [In at least two disciplines]
Social Sciences (9) [In at least two disciplines]
Correlate requirement: AN 120 Intro to World Music (3)
Music Requirements - 83 Hours
Orientation / Business - 4 Hours
MU 121 Introduction 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)
Voice Lessons – 24 Hours
Voice (MU 275, 475) – 24
Students normally enroll in 3 hours of Voice each semester.
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)
Orchestral Instrument – 1 Hour
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)
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.
Conducting - 3 Hours
MU 237 Choral Clinic (1)
MU 240 Beginning Conducting (1)
MU 441 Advanced Choral Conducting (1)
General 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 disciplines
excluding music)
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (9) (In at least two disciplines)
Social Sciences (9) (In at least two disciplines)
Correlate requirement: AN 120 Intro to World Music (3)
Music Requirements - 82 Hours
Orientation/Business - 4 Hrs
MU 121 Introduction 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)
Performance Major Lessons – 24 Hours
Students must complete 24 hours in their area of specialty. Students normally
enroll in 3 hours of lessons each semester.
Group Piano - 4 Hours
Students must enroll in Group Piano (MU 133, 134, 213, 214) until the
Piano Proficiency examination is passed.
Voice Lessons – 2 Hours
Voice (MU 275) (2)
Performance Minor – 3 Hours
Any one orchestral instrument (3)
Large 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 – 4 Hours
Chamber Ensemble (MU 254, 454) (4)
Conducting - 3 Hours
MU 238 Instrumental Clinic (1)
MU 240 Beginning Conducting (1)
MU 442 Advanced Instrumental Conducting (1)
General Electives - 4 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 in the “General”
track qualifies the graduate for teacher licensure at both the elementary
and secondary levels, in both instrumental and vocal music. This degree
program totals 141 hours for instrumentalists and 145 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 licensure is outlined. Degree requirements include both music
and professional education courses. Beginning in Fall 2004 the music department
will offer three tracks for the music education degree. They include:
General, Instrumental, and Vocal. Refer to the music department handbook
(online at www.washburn.edu/cas/music)
for further details concerning these three tracks and their corresponding
curricula.
Students seeking licensure 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 TRACK
General Education Requirements - 38 Hours
EN 101, 300 (6)
Physical Education (2)
Mathematics 110 or above (3)
Humanities, Creative & Performing Arts (9) (In at least two disciplines
excluding music)
Natural Sciences and Math (9) (In at least two disciplines)
Social Sciences (9) (In at least two disciplines)
Correlate requirement: AN 120 Intro to World Music (3).
Music Requirements -
60 Hrs-Instrumentalists
64 Hrs-Vocalists
Theory – 20 Hours
MU 121 Introduction to Music (1)
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 11 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 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 Advanced Choral Conducting (1)
MU 442 Advanced 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)
Large Ensembles – 6 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; Vocal
emphasis - Washburn Choir. In addition, students will enroll or participate
each semester in a second large ensemble.
Small Ensembles – 1 Hour
MU 254, 454 Small Ensemble (1) [Instrumentalists Only]
OR
MU 250, 450 Music for the Stage (1) [Vocalists Only]
Private Lessons – 12 Hours
In the area of concentration
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]
Professional Education Requirements - 43 Hours
ED 150 Educational Participation in the Community (1)
ED 200 Education Psychology (3)
ED 225 Becoming an Educational Professional (3)
ED 300 Integrating Educational Technology (3)
ED 302 Teaching Exceptional Learners
OR
SE 476 Psychology of the Exceptional Student (3)
MU 313 Foundations of Music Ed (2)
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)
RD 484 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (3)
Student Teaching Semester
ED 400 Understanding the Schools (2)
ED 402 Struggling Learners (2)
ED 425 Classroom Management (1)
ED 440 PK-Secondary Student Teaching (12)
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