Offered in: Chicago

The Bachelor of Music with a double major in Music Education (Instrumental emphasis) and Orchestral Instrument Performance is a five-year program which combines teacher preparation coursework with the full range of performance-related studies for string, woodwind, brass, or percussion players. All requirements and policies for the Music Education program apply to the double major programs; please refer to the Music Education program of study page. 

Admission requirements

Prospective double majors will prepare the audition requirements for their major instrument, as published on the CCPA Admission and Audition page.

In addition, an interview with the music education faculty is required.

Residency Requirements

A student must earn at least 60 credit hours at Roosevelt University.

Minimum Grade Requirements

Satisfactory completion of the music core is a requirement for licensure. The music core consists of the following required music courses: Applied Music 201-204 and 301-303 or 211-214 and 311-314 (including the related jury exams and recitals, as required) ; 6 credit hours of ensemble; two courses from among MUHL 210 MUSIC OF AMERICA, MUHL 252 HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC II, MUHL 253 HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC III, and MUHL 351 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC LITERATURE; MUSC 222 MUSICIANSHIP IV:WRITTEN & AURAL SKILLS/MUSC 222C MUSICIANSHIP IV:PIANO SKILLS; and PERF 240 ELEMENTS OF CONDUCTING. Any grade lower than C (or B- in some applied courses; see below) in any music core, music education, education, or professional education course is considered a failing grade and will not fulfill degree requirements.

The minimum passing grade in Applied Music 211, 212, and 213 is C- (including the related jury exams). At the completion of the second year of applied study, a student must receive a minimum grade of B- in Applied Music 214 and PERF 262 SOPHOMORE JURYto be admitted to the upper division. The grade of B- is the minimum passing grade in upper division applied study (courses 311 through 314, PERF 361 JUNIOR JURY, PERF 313 JUNIOR RECITAL, PERF 362 SENIOR JURY, and PERF 314 SENIOR RECITAL.

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 to remain in good standing and graduate.

All course requirements must be completed before the semester of student teaching.

Course Requirements

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.

Your degree map is a general guide suggesting courses to complete each term on the academic pathway to your degree. It is based on the most current scheduling information from your academic program. Your program’s degree map is reviewed annually and updated as schedules change (although you retain the same course requirements as long as you are continuously enrolled in your degree program).

Always work closely with your academic advisor to understand curriculum requirements and scheduling, as each student’s academic plan can look slightly different.