Music Education, Choral Emphasis and Classical Performance, BM

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

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. Any grade lower than C in any music, 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 (and related jury courses) is C-. The minimum passing grade in Applied Music 311 (and related jury and recital courses) is B-.

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

All course requirements (except for ME 310 STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP) must be completed before the semester of student teaching.

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

Course Requirements

MUSICIANSHIP AND PERFORMANCE
GUIT 211GUITAR (MAJOR) (four semesters; 3 credits per semester)12
PERF 261FRESHMAN JURY (four semesters; 1 credit per semester. Taken concurrently with GUIT 211)4
GUIT 311GUITAR (MAJOR) (four semesters; 3 credits per semester)12
PERF 361JUNIOR JURY (two semesters; 1 credit per semester. Taken concurrently with semesters 1 and 3 of GUIT 311)2
PERF 313JUNIOR RECITAL (Taken concurrently with semester 2 of GUIT 311)1
PERF 314SENIOR RECITAL (Taken concurrently with semester 4 of GUIT 311)1
PERF 380STRING PERFORMANCE CLASS (eight semesters)0
ENS 209CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE (four semesters; 1 credit per semester) 14
Ensemble Electives (six semesters; 1 credit per semester) 16
(ENS 201 recommended)
MUSC 121MUSICIANSHIP I, WRITTEN/AURAL3
MUSC 123MUSICIANSHIP I: PIANO SKILLS (MUSICIANSHIP I: KEYBOARD SKILLS)2
MUSC 122MUSICIANSHIP II, WRITTEN/AURAL3
MUSC 124MUSICIANSHIP II: PIANO SKILLS (MUSICIANSHIP II: KEYBOARD SKILLS)2
MUSC 221MUSICIANSHIP III WRITTEN/AURAL3
PIA 206FUNCTIONAL KEYBOARD SKILLS FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR2
MUHL 251WORLD VERNACULAR ARTISTRY (rev. WORLD VERNACULAR ARTISTRY)3
MUHL 252CONSTRUCTS OF WESTERN THEATRE AND MUSIC (rev. CONSTRUCTS OF WESTERN THEATRE AND MUSIC)3
MUHL 253HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC III (rev. PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS)3
Music History Elective (MUHL) at the 300-level3
PAID 101INTRO TO PERFORMING ART TECH (INTRO TO PERFORMING ARTS TECHNOLOGY)1
PERF 334COMPREHENSIVE GUITAR TECHNIQUE1
One of the following:2-3
POLYPHONY ON THE PAGE AND STAGE (rev. POLYPHONY ON THE PAGE AND STAGE)
RHYTHM, METER, FORM, AND GENRE (rev. FORM, GENRE, RHYTHM, METER)
MUSIC EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
ME 149CAREER SEMINAR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING1
ME 152BRASS TECHNIQUES1
ME 153WOODWIND TECHNIQUES1
ME 154STRING TECHNIQUES1
ME 155PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES1
ME 200MUSIC EDUCATION LAB (two semesters; 1 credit per semester)2
ME 243ELEMENTS OF CONDUCTING3
ME 311CHORAL METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL3
ME 312CHORAL METHODS FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL3
ME 313INSTRUMENTAL METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL3
ME 337MARCHING/JAZZ BAND MANAGEMENT2
ME 350METHODS FOR THE ELEMENTARY MUSIC CLASSROOM3
ME 351ISSUES IN MUSIC EDUCATION3
ME 352SECONDARY GENERAL MUSIC METHODS3
EDUC 202CHILD & ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING AND MOTIVATION3
SPED 219EXCEPT CHILDREN & YOUTH3
ME 310STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP12
GENERAL STUDIES
ARTL 101THE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST IN SOCIETY2
ARTL 201BEING THE PERFORMING ARTIST IN SOCIETY1
ARTL 200ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT3
ENG 101COMPOSITION I: CRITICAL READING & WRITING3
ENG 102COMPOSITION II: INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC RESEARCH3
READ 363TEACHING LANGUAGE AND LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS3
MATH 105FOUNDATIONS OF ARITHMETIC (or higher)3
HUMANITIES/FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS9
PHYSICAL/LIFE SCIENCE3
(FIT 100 recommended)
SOCIAL SCIENCE6
(PSYC 203 recommended)
Total Credit Hours157-158
1

Enrollment in ensembles is contingent upon placement and assignment. All students in the Interdisciplinary Conservatory are required to participate in all ensembles to which they are assigned by the Chair and Program Director of Ensembles. Assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

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. Any grade lower than C in any music, 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 (and related jury courses) is C-. The minimum passing grade in Applied Music 311 (and related jury and recital courses) is B-.

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

All course requirements (except for ME 310 STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP) must be completed before the semester of student teaching.

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

Course Requirements

MUSICIANSHIP AND PERFORMANCE
PIA 211PIANO (MAJOR) (four semesters; 3 credits per semester)12
PERF 261FRESHMAN JURY (four semesters; 1 credit per semester. Taken concurrently with PIA 211)4
PIA 311PIANO (MAJOR) (four semesters; 3 credits per semester)12
PERF 361JUNIOR JURY (two semesters; 1 credit per semester. Taken concurrently with semesters 1 and 3 of PIA 311)2
PERF 313JUNIOR RECITAL (Taken concurrently with semester 2 of PIA 311)1
PERF 314SENIOR RECITAL (Taken concurrently with semester 4 of PIA 311)1
PIA 300PIANO AND HARP PERFORMANCE CLASS (eight semesters)0
Large Ensemble Electives (six semesters; 1 credit per semester) 16
(ENS 201 recommended)
Ensemble Electives (two semesters; 1 credit per semester) 12
MUSC 121MUSICIANSHIP I, WRITTEN/AURAL3
MUSC 122MUSICIANSHIP II, WRITTEN/AURAL3
MUSC 221MUSICIANSHIP III WRITTEN/AURAL3
PERF 220APPLIED KEYBOARD SKILLS I2
PERF 221APPLIED KEYBOARD SKILLS II2
PERF 222APPLIED KEYBOARD SKILLS III2
MUHL 251WORLD VERNACULAR ARTISTRY (rev. WORLD VERNACULAR ARTISTRY)3
MUHL 252CONSTRUCTS OF WESTERN THEATRE AND MUSIC (rev. CONSTRUCTS OF WESTERN THEATRE AND MUSIC)3
MUHL 253HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC III (rev. PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS)3
Music History Elective (MUHL) at the 300-level3
PAID 101INTRO TO PERFORMING ART TECH (INTRO TO PERFORMING ARTS TECHNOLOGY)1
Select Two of the Following:5-6
POLYPHONY ON THE PAGE AND STAGE (rev. POLYPHONY ON THE PAGE AND STAGE)
RHYTHM, METER, FORM, AND GENRE (rev. FORM, GENRE, RHYTHM, METER)
PERFORMANCE PRACTICE: INFLUENCES, DECISIONS, & POSITIONS
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC LITERATURE (may be repeated for credit with different topics)
MUSIC EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
ME 149CAREER SEMINAR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING1
ME 152BRASS TECHNIQUES1
ME 153WOODWIND TECHNIQUES1
ME 154STRING TECHNIQUES1
ME 155PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES1
ME 200MUSIC EDUCATION LAB (two semesters; 1 credit per semester)2
ME 243ELEMENTS OF CONDUCTING3
ME 311CHORAL METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL3
ME 312CHORAL METHODS FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL3
ME 313INSTRUMENTAL METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL3
ME 350METHODS FOR THE ELEMENTARY MUSIC CLASSROOM3
ME 351ISSUES IN MUSIC EDUCATION3
ME 352SECONDARY GENERAL MUSIC METHODS3
EDUC 202CHILD & ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING AND MOTIVATION3
SPED 219EXCEPT CHILDREN & YOUTH3
ME 310STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP12
GENERAL STUDIES
ARTL 101THE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST IN SOCIETY2
ARTL 201BEING THE PERFORMING ARTIST IN SOCIETY1
ARTL 200ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT3
ENG 101COMPOSITION I: CRITICAL READING & WRITING3
ENG 102COMPOSITION II: INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC RESEARCH3
READ 363TEACHING LANGUAGE AND LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS3
MATH 105FOUNDATIONS OF ARITHMETIC (or higher)3
HUMANITIES/FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS9
PHYSICAL/LIFE SCIENCE3
(FIT 100 recommended)
SOCIAL SCIENCE6
(PSYC 203 recommended)
Total Credit Hours155-156
1

Enrollment in ensembles is contingent upon placement and assignment. All students in the Interdisciplinary Conservatory are required to participate in all ensembles to which they are assigned by the Chair and Program Director of Ensembles. Assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

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. Any grade lower than C in any music, 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 (and related jury courses) is C-. The minimum passing grade in Applied Music 311 (and related jury and recital courses) is B-.

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

All course requirements (except for ME 310 STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP) must be completed before the semester of student teaching.

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

Course Requirements

MUSICIANSHIP AND PERFORMANCE
VOI 211VOICE (MAJOR) (four semesters; 3 credits per semester)12
PERF 201ACADEMIC MAJOR FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE JURY (Taken concurrently with semester 1 of VOI 211)0
PERF 261FRESHMAN JURY (three semesters; 1 credit per semester. Taken concurrently with semesters 2–4 of VOI 211)3
VOI 311VOICE (MAJOR) (four semesters; 3 credits per semester)12
PERF 361JUNIOR JURY (two semesters; 1 credit per semester. Taken concurrently with semesters 1 and 3 of VOI 311)2
PERF 313JUNIOR RECITAL (Taken concurrently with semester 2 of VOI 311)1
PERF 314SENIOR RECITAL (Taken concurrently with semester 4 of VOI 311)1
VOI 325JUNIOR/SENIOR PERFORMANCE CLASS (eight semesters)0
VOI 199VOCAL COACHING (four semesters; 1 credit per semester)4
ENS 201VOCAL ENSEMBLE (six semesters; 1 credit per semester) 16
ENS 301UNDERGRADUATE OPERA (two semesters; 1 credit per semester) 12
ENS 327OPERA ENSEMBLE (two semesters; 1 credit per semester) 12
MUSC 121MUSICIANSHIP I, WRITTEN/AURAL3
MUSC 123MUSICIANSHIP I: PIANO SKILLS (MUSICIANSHIP I: KEYBOARD SKILLS)2
MUSC 122MUSICIANSHIP II, WRITTEN/AURAL3
MUSC 124MUSICIANSHIP II: PIANO SKILLS (MUSICIANSHIP II: KEYBOARD SKILLS)2
MUSC 221MUSICIANSHIP III WRITTEN/AURAL3
PIA 206FUNCTIONAL KEYBOARD SKILLS FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR2
MUHL 251WORLD VERNACULAR ARTISTRY (rev. WORLD VERNACULAR ARTISTRY)3
MUHL 252CONSTRUCTS OF WESTERN THEATRE AND MUSIC (rev. CONSTRUCTS OF WESTERN THEATRE AND MUSIC)3
MUHL 253HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC III (rev. PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS)3
PAID 101INTRO TO PERFORMING ART TECH (INTRO TO PERFORMING ARTS TECHNOLOGY)1
PERF 211LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR SINGERS I2
PERF 212LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR SINGERS II2
PERF 311LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR SINGERS III2
PERF 312LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR SINGERS IV2
MUSIC EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
ME 149CAREER SEMINAR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING1
Two of the following Techniques courses:2
BRASS TECHNIQUES
WOODWIND TECHNIQUES
STRING TECHNIQUES
PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES
ME 200MUSIC EDUCATION LAB (two semesters; 1 credit per semester)2
ME 243ELEMENTS OF CONDUCTING3
ME 311CHORAL METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL3
ME 312CHORAL METHODS FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL3
ME 313INSTRUMENTAL METHODS FOR ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL3
ME 350METHODS FOR THE ELEMENTARY MUSIC CLASSROOM3
ME 351ISSUES IN MUSIC EDUCATION3
ME 352SECONDARY GENERAL MUSIC METHODS3
EDUC 202CHILD & ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING AND MOTIVATION3
SPED 219EXCEPT CHILDREN & YOUTH3
ME 310STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP12
GENERAL STUDIES
ARTL 101THE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST IN SOCIETY2
ARTL 201BEING THE PERFORMING ARTIST IN SOCIETY1
ARTL 200ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT3
ENG 101COMPOSITION I: CRITICAL READING & WRITING3
ENG 102COMPOSITION II: INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC RESEARCH3
READ 363TEACHING LANGUAGE AND LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS3
MATH 105FOUNDATIONS OF ARITHMETIC (or higher)3
HUMANITIES/FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS9
World Language 101 (e.g., FREN 101, GERM 101, ITAL 101, or SPAN 101) 2
World Language 102 (e.g., FREN 102, GERM 102, ITAL 102, or SPAN 102) 2
EXPLORING LITERATURE
TOPICS: IDEAS THROUGH THE CENTURIES
INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY ANALYSIS
PHYSICAL/LIFE SCIENCE3
(FIT 100 recommended)
SOCIAL SCIENCE6
(PSYC 203 recommended)
Total Credit Hours158
1

Enrollment in ensembles is contingent upon placement and assignment. All students in the Interdisciplinary Conservatory are required to participate in all ensembles to which they are assigned by the Chair and Program Director of Ensembles. Assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

2

World Language 101 and 102 must be of the same language.

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.

Degree Map

Year 1
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
GUIT 2113GUIT 2113
PERF 2611PERF 2611
PERF 3800PERF 3800
Ensemble Elective1Ensemble Elective1
MUSC 1213MUSC 1223
MUSC 1232MUSC 1242
PAID 1011ME 1551
ME 1491ENG 1023
ME 1541MATH 1053
ARTL 1012 
ENG 1013 
 18 17
Year 2
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
GUIT 2113GUIT 2113
PERF 2611PERF 2611
PERF 3800PERF 3800
Ensemble Elective1Ensemble Elective1
MUSC 2213ME 1531
PIA 2062ME 2433
PERF 3341EDUC 2023
ME 2001ARTL 2003
ME 1521General Studies3
READ 3633 
 16 18
Year 3
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
GUIT 3113GUIT 3113
PERF 3611PERF 3131
PERF 3800PERF 3800
ENS 2091ENS 2091
Ensemble Elective1Ensemble Elective1
MUHL 2513MUHL 2523
MTA 304 or 30512-3ME 3372
ME 3133SPED 2193
General Studies3General Studies3
 17-18 17
Year 4
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
GUIT 3113GUIT 3113
PERF 3611PERF 3141
PERF 3800PERF 3800
ENS 2091ENS 2091
MUHL 2533300-level MUHL Elective3
ME 3113ME 3123
ARTL 2011ME 3503
General Studies3 
 15 14
Year 5
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
ME 2001ME 31012
ME 3513 
ME 3523 
General Studies3 
General Studies3 
 13 12
Total Credit Hours 157-158
1

May be taken in another semester, depending on desired course and schedule of course offerings. Please consult your academic advisor for details.

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.

Degree Map

Year 1
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
PIA 2113PIA 2113
PERF 2611PERF 2611
PIA 3000PIA 3000
LargeEnsemble Elective1Large Ensemble Elective1
MUSC 1213MUSC 1223
PERF 2202PERF 2212
PAID 1011ME 1551
ME 1491ENG 1023
ME 1541MATH 1053
ARTL 1012 
ENG 1013 
 18 17
Year 2
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
PIA 2113PIA 2113
PERF 2611PERF 2611
PIA 3000PIA 3000
Large Ensemble Elective1Large Ensemble Elective1
MUSC 2213MUHL 2523
PERF 2222ME 1531
MUHL 2513ME 2433
ME 2001ARTL 2003
ME 1521 
General Studies3 
 18 15
Year 3
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
PIA 3113PIA 3113
PERF 3611PERF 3131
PIA 3000PIA 3000
Large Ensemble Elective1Large Ensemble Elective1
MUHL 2533300-level MUHL Elective3
ME 3133EDUC 2023
General Studies3SPED 2193
 General Studies3
 14 17
Year 4
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
PIA 3113PIA 3113
PERF 3611PERF 3141
PIA 3000PIA 3000
Ensemble Elective1Ensemble Elective1
ME 3113MTA 304, 305, MUHL 321, or MUHL 3513
ARTL 2011ME 3123
READ 3633ME 3503
General Studies3 
 15 14
Year 5
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
MTA 304, 305, MUHL 321, or MUHL 3512-3ME 31012
ME 2001 
ME 3513 
ME 3523 
General Studies3 
General Studies3 
 15-16 12
Total Credit Hours 155-156

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.

Year 1
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
VOI 2113VOI 2113
PERF 2010PERF 2611
VOI 3250VOI 3250
ENS 2011ENS 2011
MUSC 1213MUSC 1223
MUSC 1232MUSC 1242
PAID 1011PERF 2122
PERF 2112ME 153 or 1551
ME 1491ENG 1023
ARTL 1012 
ENG 1013 
 18 16
Year 2
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
VOI 2113VOI 2113
PERF 2611PERF 2611
VOI 3250VOI 3250
ENS 2011ENS 2011
MUSC 2213MUHL 2523
PIA 2062PERF 3122
MUHL 2513ME 2433
PERF 3112General Studies3
ME 2001 
ME 152 or 1541 
 17 16
Year 3
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
VOI 3113VOI 3113
PERF 3611PERF 3131
VOI 3250VOI 3250
VOI 1991VOI 1991
ENS 2011ENS 2011
ENS 3011ENS 3271
MUHL 2533MATH 1053
ME 3133World Language 1023
World Language 1013ENG 115, 117, or 2203
 16 16
Year 4
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
VOI 3113VOI 3113
PERF 3611PERF 3141
VOI 3250VOI 3250
VOI 1991VOI 1991
ENS 3011ENS 3271
ME 3113ME 3123
ME 3513ME 3503
EDUC 2023ARTL 2003
 15 15
Year 5
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
ME 2001ME 31012
ME 3523 
SPED 2193 
ARTL 2011 
READ 3633 
General Studies3 
General Studies3 
 17 12
Total Credit Hours 158