
Bachelor in Instrumental Music Education
Murfreesboro, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 1,178 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* in-state tuition per credit hour: $385 | out-of-state tuition per credit hour: $1,178
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Introduction
If you are an instrumentalist interested in teaching band, orchestra, or general music, MTSU is the place to study. With faculty members that excel both in instrumental performance and teaching techniques, the MTSU School of Music offers preparation for future teachers—equipping them to instill students with performance skills and musical understandings. Hands-on experience in schools begins during the first year of the degree and continues all the way through student teaching. In addition to developing as teachers, Instrumental Music Education majors participate in the full musical life of the School of Music, studying with our exceptional applied faculty, developing their knowledge of music theory and history, and performing in ensembles including the Band of Blue marching band.
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Curriculum
General Education (41 hours)
General Education requirements include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.
Major Requirements (60 hours)
Music Core (27 hours)
All music majors must take class piano or private piano instruction until they pass the piano proficiency examination prescribed by their degree programs. Students should see their advisors for details.
Students must earn a grade of C- or higher in MUTH 1110, MUTH 1120, MUTH 2110, MUTH 2120 (music theory sequence) and MUHL 1610, MUHL 3010, MUHL 3020 (music history sequence).
- MUS 1010 - Recital Attendance 0 credit hours (6 semesters)
- MUS 3140 - Basic Conducting 2 credit hours
- MUHL 1610 - The World of Music 3 credit hours
- MUHL 3010 - History of Western Art Music I 3 credit hours
- MUHL 3020 - History of Western Art Music II 3 credit hours
- MUTH 1110 - Theory and Aural Skills I 4 credit hours
- MUTH 1120 - Theory and Aural Skills II 4 credit hours
- MUTH 2110 - Theory and Aural Skills III 3 credit hours
- MUTH 2120 - Theory and Aural Skills IV 3 credit hours
- MUTH 4130 - Orchestration and Arranging 2 credit hours
Music Education Concentration (33 hours)
- MUED 1310 - Woodwind Techniques I 1 credit hour
- MUED 1320 - Percussion Techniques 1 credit hour
- MUED 1330 - Brass Techniques 1 credit hour
- MUED 1410 - String Techniques 1 credit hour
- MUS 1510 - Class Voice I 1 credit hour
- MUS 1530 - Class Piano I 1 credit hour *
- MUS 1540 - Class Piano II 1 credit hour *
*Note: MUED 1530 and MUED 1540 not required if piano main instrument
- MUED 2000 - Philosophy and Introduction to Music Education 2 credit hours
- MUED 2320 - Instrumental Music Lab 1 credit hour
- MUED 3200 - Music in the Elementary Grades for Music Majors 3 credit hours
- MUED 3230 - Instrumental Materials 3 credit hours
- MUED 3250 - Band Organization and Marching Band Techniques 2 credit hours (winds, percussion, brass) and
- MUED 1500 - Beginning Band Methods 1 credit hour (winds, percussion, brass)
or
- MUED 3260 - Orchestra Organization and Techniques 3 credit hours (string instruments)
- MUED 3310 - Woodwind Techniques II 1 credit hour
- MUEN 3- - - - Ensembles (9 hrs. participation required) **
- MUAP 2- - - - Private Instruction (4 credit hours required)
- MUAP 4- - - - Private Instruction (3 credit hours required)
- MUPD 3050 - Jazz Pedagogy 2 credit hours
- MUS 3150 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting 2 credit hours
- MUTH 4110 - Form and Analysis 2 credit hours
- MUAP 4800 - Partial Senior Recital 0 to 1 credit hour (0 credit hours required)
- MUED 4680 - Music Education Seminar 0 credit hours
- MUEN 3140 - Concert Band 0 to 1 credit hour
**Ensembles
Note: Students take 9 credit hours of ensembles; all may be taken for 0 credit hours. Ensembles may be based on auditions and are selected with guidance from the faculty.
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Career Opportunities
Instrumental Music Education majors most frequently go on to teach music in K-12 schools, leading a variety of instrumental ensembles and teaching general music courses. MTSU music alumni are also frequently accepted into graduate music programs in music education, performance, and conducting. Some alumni go into music education-related fields such as instrument sales, repair, professional development, and curriculum design. Some future job possibilities include:
- Band director
- Church musician/worship leader
- Composer/arranger/orchestrator
- Instrument salesperson/repair technician
- Instrumental performer
- Marketer
- Music critic/journalist
- Music editor and publisher
- Music educator
- Music librarian
- Musicologist
- Orchestra director
- Songwriter
- Studio/private teacher
- University professor
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