CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION

CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION(This is an example and not all Compass courses are listed or noted.)YEAR 1FALLCOURSE TITLECREDITSKeyboard SkillsCOURSE TITLE1MUSC 113Keyboard SkillsProgram Courses:Program Courses:MUSC 100Recital Class0MUSC 105/MUSC 106Ensembles1MUSC 13XApplied Studies1MUSC 161Theory I3MUSC 162Sight Singing/Ear Training I1MUSC 171History and Literature of Music I3MUSC 100Recital Class0MUSC 105/MUSC 106MUSC 13XEnsembles1Applied Studies1MUSC 261Theory II3MUSC 262Sight Singing/Ear Training II1MUSC 271History and Literature of Music II399Music Education Courses:Music Education Courses:Composition I*MUSC 244 / MUSC 245 / MUSC 246 / MUSC 247Instrumental Techniques: As Offered112SEE REVERSE SIDE111MUSC 138CREDITSProficiency Courses:Proficiency Courses:MUSC 113SPRINGEDUC 119/EDUC 125Multicultural Education OREducational PsychologyMUSC 244 / MUSC 245 / MUSC 246 / MUSC 247Instrumental Techniques: As Offered3145/2020

YEAR 2FALLCOURSE TITLECREDITSProficiency Courses:MUSC 113Keyboard SkillsSPRINGCOURSE TITLECREDITSProficiency Courses:1MUSC 113Keyboard Skills1Program Courses:11Program Courses:MUSC 100Recital Class0MUSC 100Recital Class0MUSC 105/MUSC 106Ensembles1MUSC 105/MUSC 106Ensembles1MUSC 23XApplied Studies1MUSC 23XApplied Studies1MUSC 361Theory III3MUSC 355Conducting I2MUSC 362Sight Singing/Ear Training III1MUSC 461Theory IV36MUSC 462Sight Singing/Ear Training IV1Music Education Courses:8EDUC 100Introduction to Reflective Teaching1Music Education Courses:EDUC 200Foundations of Education3EDUC 119/MUSC 244 / MUSC 245 / MUSC 246 / MUSC 247Instrumental Techniques: As Offered15EDUC 125Multicultural Education OREducational Psychology3MUSC 244 / MUSC 245 / MUSC 246 / MUSC 247Instrumental Techniques: As Offered1MUSC 3413General Music Methods7YEAR 3FALLCOURSE TITLECREDITSProgram Courses:SPRINGCOURSE TITLECREDITSProgram Courses:MUSC 100Recital Class0MUSC 100Recital Class0MUSC 305/MUSC 306Ensembles1MUSC 305/MUSC 306Ensembles1MUSC 33XMajor Applied Studies1MUSC 33XMajor Applied Studies1MUSC 371History and Literature of Music III3MUSC 471History and Literature of Music IV355Music Education Courses:Music Education Courses:MUSC 343Choral Music Methods3EDUC 202Introduction to Exceptionalities3MUSC 367Orchestration and Arranging2EDUC 357Reading in the Content Area35SEE NEXT PAGE65/2020

YEAR 4FALLCOURSE TITLECREDITSProgram Courses:MUSC 100Recital ClassSPRINGCOURSE TITLECREDITSProgram Courses:0MUSC 100Recital Class0MUSC 105/ MUSC 106/ MUSC 305/ MUSC 306 / MUSC 307Ensembles (additional ensembles)1MUSC 105/MUSC 106Ensembles1MUSC 33XMajor Applied Studies1MUSC 33XMajor Applied Studies1MUSC 499Capstone: Music3Recital / Performance-5Music Education Courses:Music Education Courses:MUSC 3452Instrumental Music Methods3EDUC 461Student Teaching Elementary6Recital / Performance-EDUC 462Student Teaching Secondary63EDUC 499Capstone Seminar113REQUIRED16 hours of music theory courses, including:MUSC 161 Music Theory IMUSC 261 Music Theory IIMUSC 361 Music Theory IIIMUSC 261 Music Theory IVMUSC 162 Sight Singing/Ear Training IMUSC 262 Sight Singing/Ear Training IIMUSC 362 Sight Singing/Ear Training IIIMUSC 462 Sight Singing/Ear Training IV12 hours of music history courses, including:MUSC 171 History and Literature of Music IMUSC 271 History and Literature of Music IIMUSC 371 History and Literature of Music IIIMUSC 471 History and Literature of Music IV8 hours of applied music courses in major performance area2 hours of MUSC 355 Conducting I5 hours of vocal or instrumental ensemble courses (see note below)3 hours of MUSC 499 Capstone: MusicAll music majors are required to participate in a major ensemble for eight semesters (at least five of which should be taken for credit) and meet program requirements forrecital class and concert attendance.Students completing a bachelor of arts degree in music through Clarke’s music program must meet all program requirements, such as: an audition in major instrument andcompletion of the Theory Assessment Test prior to beginning the program, a sophomore review, skills assessment, and completion of performance and test requirementsfor graduation.MUSIC EDUCATION STUDENTSRequired Compass courses for Teacher Licensure:PSYC 121 Child Adolescent Development credit 3One Math course credit 3One US History or Government course credit 3One Literature course credit 3One Biology Course credit 3One Physical Science course credit 3MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE LABORATORY CREDIT credit 1The following courses require logged observation hours:EDUC 119 - 8 hoursEDUC 200 - 20 hoursEDUC 202 - 20 hoursMUSC 341 General Music Methods - 20 hoursMUSC 343 Instructional Music Methods - 20 hoursMUSC 345 Choral Music Methods - 20 hoursMUSIC EDUCATION STUDENTS: In the professional semester, music education students do not take lessons, ensembles or recital class.5/2020

CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR MUSIC (BA) AA or AS Transfer StudentsTransfer students interested in Music Education must consult with the Chair of the Education Department at Clarke to plan education coursesand additional music education courses. A Music Education Degree cannot be completed under a 2-year transfer plan.YEAR 1 OR JUNIOR YEARSPRINGCOURSE TITLE0MUSC 100Recital Class0Major Vocal or Instrumental Ensembles*1Major Vocal or Instrumental Ensemble*1Chamber Ensembles1MUSC 105or 106MUSC 305or 306Chamber Ensembles1Keyboard Skills**1MUSC 113Keyboard Skills**11MUSC 231 - Applied Lessons***2392FALLCOURSE TITLEMUSC 100Recital ClassMUSC 105or 106MUSC 305or 306MUSC 113MUSC 131 - Applied Lessons***139CREDITSCREDITSMUSC 161Music Theory****3MUSC 261Music Theory3MUSC 162Sight Singing/Ear Training1MUSC 262Sight Singing/Ear Training1MUSC 171History and Literature of MusicCompass Navigator: Transfer andNontraditional3MUSC 271History and Literature of Music3CMPS 1021*Transfer students are required to register for 8 semesters of ensemble, 5 ofwhich must be at the 1 credit level; credits reduced if ensemble credits areon AA transcripts**Students entering with piano proficiency may register for Applied Pianoand/or be exempted from this course with instructor permission***Students who enter with a 100-level introductory Music Theory Coursewill not be required to take MUSC 161; MUSC 162 lab may still be required Music students must complete a Sophomore Review in their majorperformance area, details can be found on the internal department websiteSUMMERCOURSE TITLEMUSC 231 - Applied Lessons***239CREDITS1***Additional fee required; at the 200 & 300 level, students will need toregister for 2 credits, unless they took applied lessons for credit during AAYEAR 2 OR SENIOR YEARFALLCOURSE TITLEMUSC 100Recital ClassMUSC 305 or Major Vocal or Instrumental Ensemble*306MUSC 305 or Chamber Ensembles306SPRINGCOURSE TITLE0MUSC 100Recital Class01MUSC 305or 306MUSC 305or 306Major Vocal or Instrumental Ensemble*1Keyboard Skills**CREDITS0-1Chamber EnsemblesCREDITS0-1MUSC 113Keyboard Skills**1MUSC 113MUSC 331 339Applied Lessons***2MUSC 331 - Applied Lessons***3392MUSC 361Music Theory3MUSC 461Music Theory3MUSC 362Sight Singing/Ear Training1MUSC 462Sight Singing/Ear Training1MUSC 371History and Literature of Music3MUSC 471History and Literature of Music3MUSC 499Capstone: Music3CMPS 450Compass Seminar III3MUSC 355Conducting I2SEE REVERSED SIDE1 Music students must complete a Senior Recital in their major performancearea, details can be found on the internal department website

FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) DEGREE IN MUSIC, A STUDENT MUST COMPLETE 46 HOURS IN MUSIC, INCLUDINGREQUIRED16 hours of music theory courses, including:MUSC 161 Music Theory IMUSC 261 Music Theory IIMUSC 361 Music Theory IIIMUSC 261 Music Theory IVMUSC 162 Sight Singing/Ear Training IMUSC 262 Sight Singing/Ear Training IIMUSC 362 Sight Singing/Ear Training IIIMUSC 462 Sight Singing/Ear Training IV12 hours of music history courses, including:MUSC 171 History and Literature of Music IMUSC 271 History and Literature of Music IIMUSC 371 History and Literature of Music IIIMUSC 471 History and Literature of Music IV8 hours of applied music courses in major performance area2 hours of MUSC 355 Conducting I5 hours of vocal or instrumental ensemble courses (see note below)3 hours of MUSC 499 Capstone: MusicAll AA transfer students are required to participate in 4 semesters of major ensemble and 4 semesters of chamber ensembles (at least five of whichshould be taken for credit) and meet program requirements for recital class and concert attendance.Students completing a bachelor of arts degree in music through Clarke’s music program must meet all program requirements, such as: an auditionin major instrument upon application to the program, completion of the Theory Assessment Test prior to beginning the first semester, a sophomorereview, skills assessment, and completion of performance and test requirements for graduation.4/2020

MUSC 361 Music Theory 3 MUSC 362 Sight Singing/Ear Training 1 MUSC 371 History and Literature of Music 3 MUSC 499 Capstone: Music 3 MUSC 355 Conducting I 2 SPRING CREDITS MUSC 100 Recital Class 0 MUSC 305 or 306 Major Vocal or Instrumental Ensemble* 1 MUSC 305 or 306 Chamber Ensembles 0-1 MUSC 113 Keyboard Skills** 1 MUSC 331 -