2022-2023 Academic Catalog

Offered in: Chicago

The goal of the Music Education program is to guide students who are drawn to the vocation of teaching to develop into outstanding educators, role models, and advocates for the arts in our society. The structure of the degree is based upon the licensure requirements of the Illinois State Board of Education and on CCPA's high standards of performance. Graduates are entitled to Roosevelt University's recommendation for K-12 licensure in music.

The program's objectives are to:

• prepare graduates to embrace diversity and flexibility in their pedagogical approaches to musical styles, genres, and ensembles; various ages and skill levels of students; urban, suburban, and rural communities; incorporating students' cultural and community assets into instruction; and students with varied socioeconomic backgrounds;
• develop teacher identity and help students to layer on or merge this identity with their already established and reinforced musician/performer identity;
• develop strong communication skills that help students intertwine their personal skills and qualities with their musical content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge;
• develop strong organizational abilities;
• develop strong leadership skills;
• prepare students to pass the edTPA, obtain licensure, and obtain employment in the state of their choice in public or private schools.

Program requirements and procedures are published in the Music Conservatory Handbook (Academic Supplement). Performance and musicianship training are developed throughout the curriculum because deep content knowledge is the foundation of all excellent teaching. Other dimensions and competencies of effective teaching are developed and assessed regularly through music education coursework. In the senior recital, music education students demonstrate the integration of knowledge and skills gained from applied study, ensemble experiences, supportive studies in music, and music education methods courses. Recital requirements include a performance of solo repertory and the preparation and conducting of an ensemble selection, as evidence of musical leadership skills.

Admission Requirements

Prospective music education majors will prepare the audition requirements for their primary instrument or voice, as published on the  CCPA Admission and Audition Information webpage..  

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

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 271-274 and 371-373 or 211-214 and 311-314 (and related jury and recital courses); 6 credit hours of ensemble; two courses from among MUHL 210 THE VERNACULAR MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES, MUHL 251 HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC I, MUHL 252 HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC II, and MUHL 253 HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC III; MUSC 222A MUSICIANSHIP IV:WRITTEN SKILLS/MUSC 222B MUSICIANSHIP IV:AURAL SKILLS/MUSC 222C MUSICIANSHIP IV:PIANO SKILLS or JAZZ 215 JAZZ THEORY II/JAZZ 244 JAZZ PIANO TECH II; and PERF 240 ELEMENTS OF CONDUCTING. Any grade lower than C 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 201, 202, and 203 or 271, 272, and 273 (and related jury courses) is C-. The minimum passing grade in Applied Music 204 or 274 and PERF 201 ACADEMIC MAJOR FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE JURYis B-. The grade of B- is the minimum passing grade in upper division applied study (courses 301 through 303 or 371 through 373 and related jury and recital courses).

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.

Requirements

Students choose an emphasis in either choral music education (128 credit hours) or instrumental music education (132 credit hours). The general studies, music education/professional education, and basic musicianship/performance components of the program are the same for both emphases. Specific requirements for each emphasis are listed below.

Choral Emphasis 

Instrumental Emphasis 

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.

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.

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Trumpet Majors take TRPT 201 TRUMPET (MINOR) and TRPT 202 TRUMPET (MINOR) Year 1.  TRPT 203 TRUMPET (MINOR) and TRPT 204 TRUMPET (MINOR) Year 2.TRPT 301 TRUMPET (MINOR) and TRPT 302 TRUMPET (MINOR) Year 3. TRPT 303 TRUMPET (MINOR) Year 4. 

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Trombone Majors take TRBN 201 TROMBONE (MINOR) and TRBN 202 TROMBONE (MINOR) Year 1.  TRBN 203 TROMBONE (MINOR) and TRBN 204 TROMBONE (MINOR) Year 2. TRBN 301 TROMBONE (MINOR) and TRBN 302 TROMBONE (MINOR) Year 3. TRBN 303 TROMBONE (MINOR) Year 4.

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Tuba Majors take TUBA 201 TUBA (MINOR) and TUBA 202 TUBA (MINOR) Year 1.  TUBA 203 TUBA (MINOR) and TUBA 204 TUBA (MINOR) Year 2. TUBA 301 TUBA (MINOR) and TUBA 302 TUBA (MINOR) Year 3. TUBA 303 TUBA (MINOR) Year 4.

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 French Horn Majors take FRHN 201 FRENCH HORN (MINOR) and FRHN 202 FRENCH HORN (MINOR) Year 1.  FRHN 203 FRENCH HORN (MINOR) and FRHN 204 FRENCH HORN (MINOR) Year 2. FRHN 301 FRENCH HORN (MINOR) and FRHN 302 FRENCH HORNS (MINOR) Year 3. FRHN 303 FRENCH HORNS (MINOR) Year 4.

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 Euphonium Majors take EUPH 201 EUPHONIUM LESSONS and EUPH 202 EUPHONIUM LESSONS Year 1.  EUPH 203 EUPHONIUM LESSONS and EUPH 204 EUPHONIUM LESSONS Year 2. EUPH 301 EUPHONIUM LESSONS and EUPH 302 EUPHONIUM LESSONS Year 3. EUPH 303 EUPHONIUM LESSONS Year 4.

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Percussion Majors take PER 201 PERCUSSION (MINOR) and PER 202 PERCUSSION (MINOR) Year 1.  PER 203 PERCUSSION (MINOR) and PER 204 PERCUSSION (MINOR) Year 2. PER 301 PERCUSSION (MINOR) and PER 302 PERCUSSION (MINOR) Year 3. PER 303 PERCUSSION (MINOR) Year 4.

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.

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Violin Majors take VLN 201 VIOLIN (MINOR) and VLN 202 VIOLIN (MINOR) for Year 1. VLN 203 VIOLIN (MINOR) and VLN 204 VIOLIN (MINOR) for Year 2. VLN 301 VIOLIN (MINOR) and VLN 302 VIOLIN (MINOR) for Year 3. VLN 303 VIOLIN (MINOR) for Year 4.

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Viola Majors take VLA 201 VIOLA (MINOR) and VLA 202 VIOLA (MINOR) for Year 1. VLA 203 VIOLA (MINOR) and VLA 204 VIOLA (MINOR) for Year 2. VLA 301 VIOLA (MINOR) and VLA 302 VIOLA (MINOR) for Year 3. VLA 303 VIOLA (MINOR) for Year 4.

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Violoncello Majors take VCEL 201 VIOLONCELLO (MINOR) and VCEL 202 VIOLONCELLO (MINOR) for Year 1. VCEL 203 VIOLONCELLO (MINOR) and VCEL 204 VIOLONCELLO (MINOR) for Year 2. VCEL 301 VIOLONCELLO (MINOR) and VCEL 302 VIOLONCELLO (MINOR) for Year 3. VCEL 303 VIOLONCELLO (MINOR) for Year 4.

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Double Bass Majors take STB 201 STRING BASS (MINOR) and STB 202 STRING BASS (MINOR) for Year 1. STB 203 STRING BASS (MINOR) and STB 204 STRING BASS (MINOR) for Year 2. STB 301 STRING BASS (MINOR) and STB 302 STRING BASS (MINOR) for Year 3. STB 303 STRING BASS (MINOR) for Year 4.

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Harp Majors take HARP 201 and HARP 202 for Year 1. HARP 203 and HARP 204 for Year 2. HARP 301 and HARP 302 for Year 3. HARP 303 for Year 4.

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.

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Flute Majors take FLT 201 FLUTE (MINOR) and FLT 202 FLUTE (MINOR) for Year 1. FLT 203 FLUTE (MINOR) and FLT 204 FLUTE (MINOR) for Year 2. FLT 301 FLUTE (MINOR) and FLT 302 FLUTE (MINOR) for Year 3. FLT 303 FLUTE (MINOR) for Year 4.

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 Oboe Majors take ​OBOE 201 OBOE (MINOR) and OBOE 202 OBOE (MINOR) for Year 1. OBOE 203 OBOE (MINOR) and OBOE 204 OBOE (MINOR) for Year 2. OBOE 301 OBOE (MINOR) and OBOE 302 OBOE (MINOR) for Year 3. OBOE 303 OBOE (MINOR) for Year 4.

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Clarinet Majors take ​CLAR 201 CLARINET (MINOR) and CLAR 202 CLARINET (MINOR) for Year 1. CLAR 203 CLARINET (MINOR) and CLAR 204 CLARINET (MINOR) for Year 2. CLAR 301 CLARINET (MINOR) and CLAR 302 CLARINET (MINOR) for Year 3. CLAR 303 CLARINET (MINOR) for Year 4.

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Saxophone Majors take ​SAX 201 SAXOPHONE (MINOR) and SAX 202 SAXOPHONE (MINOR) for Year 1. SAX 203 SAXOPHONE (MINOR) and SAX 204 SAXOPHONE (MINOR) for Year 2. SAX 301 SAXOPHONE (MINOR) and SAX 302 SAXOPHONE (MINOR) for Year 3. SAX 303 SAXOPHONE (MINOR) for Year 4.

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Bassoon Majors take ​BSSN 201 BASSOON (MINOR) and BSSN 202 BASSOON (MINOR) for Year 1. BSSN 203 BASSOON (MINOR) and BSSN 204 BASSOON (MINOR) for Year 2. BSSN 301 BASSOON (MINOR) and BSSN 302 BASSOON (MINOR) for Year 3. BSSN 303 BASSOON (MINOR) for Year 4.

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.