2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The Bachelor of Music in Music Education curriculum (B.Mus.) prepares students to become musicians and music teachers in private life and in the public schools. It is offered in cooperation with the College of Education and includes work in music history, literature, theory, performance, conducting, ensemble and music education.
More than one-half of the students in the School of Music are preparing for careers as music teachers in elementary or secondary schools. In addition, undergraduates interested primarily in performance careers often take advantage of the teacher-preparation curriculum, which fulfills the educational requirements for Florida teaching certification in grades K-12, and in most other states.
Choral Emphasis
Choral and Keyboard Emphasis
Instrumental Emphasis
Midpoint Guidance Conference – Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
* One hour of lab should be taken with any of the sciences in order to meet 137 hours for graduation.
All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online Web portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
Midpoint Guidance Conference – Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
* One hour of lab should be taken with any of the sciences in order to meet 136 hours for graduation.
All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online Web portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
Midpoint Guidance Conference – Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
* One hour of lab should be taken with any of the sciences
All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online Web portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
Music education majors must take one semester of Marching Band (wind and percussion)
| Music Education |
| College: Fine Arts |
| Degree: Bachelor of Music |
| Hours for the Degree: 136, 137, 138 |
| Specializations: Choral Emphasis, Choral and Keyboard Emphasis, Instrumental Emphasis |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: No |
| Website: www.arts.ufl.edu/music-education |
The Bachelor of Music in Music Education curriculum (B.Mus.) prepares students to become musicians and music teachers in private life and in the public schools. It is offered in cooperation with the College of Education and includes work in music history, literature, theory, performance, conducting, ensemble and music education.
More than one-half of the students in the School of Music are preparing for careers as music teachers in elementary or secondary schools. In addition, undergraduates interested primarily in performance careers often take advantage of the teacher-preparation curriculum, which fulfills the educational requirements for Florida teaching certification in grades K-12, and in most other states.
Choral Emphasis
Choral and Keyboard Emphasis
Instrumental Emphasis
Semester 1:
- 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete MUT 1121, MVK 1111, MUS 2211 and MUS 2241 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 hours of (MV_14##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 hour of a MUN Ensemble course at 1000 level with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 course of MUS 1010
Semester 2:
- Complete MUT 1122, MVK 1112, MUS 2221, MUS 2231, MUS 1360 and MUE 2440 or MUE 2470 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_ 14##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional hour of a MUN Ensemble course at 1000 level with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional MUS 1010
Semester 3:
- Complete MUT 2126, MVK 2221, MUE 2450 and MUE 2040 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 hours of (MV_24##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional hour of a MUN Ensemble course at 1000 level with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional MUS 1010
Semester 4:
- Complete MUT 2127, MUE2460 and MVK 2222 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_24##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional hour of a MUN Ensemble course at 1000 level with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional MUS 1010
- 2000-level Performance Jury
Semester 5:
- Complete MUH 3211, MUE 3311 and MUG 4104 with a grade of C or better.
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| MUT 1121 Music Theory 1 or MUT 1001 | 2-3 |
| MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 1 | 1 |
| MV_ 141# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 2211 English Diction | 1 |
| MUS 2241 Italian Diction | 1 |
| MGF1106 Math for LS Majors (GE–M) | 3 |
| Physical Science (lab option*) (GE) | 3 |
| ENC 1101 Exp/Arg. Writing (GE–C) | 3 |
| Total | 17-18 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| MUT 1122 Music Theory 2 or MUT 1121 | 3 |
| MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 2 | 1 |
| MV_ 141# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 2221 German Diction | 1 |
| MUS 2231 French Diction | 1 |
| MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| MUE 2440 String Skills or MUE 2470 Percussion Skills | 1 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| EDG 2701 Diverse Populations (GE–S, I) | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| MUT 2126 Music Theory 3 | 3 |
| MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 3 | 1 |
| MV_ 242# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2040 Introduction to Music Education | 2 |
| MUE 2450 Woodwind Skills | 1 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| Philosophy (GE–H) | 3 |
| RED3312 Classroom Reading | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| MUT 2127 Music Theory 4 | 3 |
| MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 4 | 1 |
| MV_ 242# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2462 Brass Skills | 1 |
| MUH 2501 /2530/3541World Musics (GE–H,I) | 3 |
| Literature | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Midpoint Guidance Conference – Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| MUH 3211 History of Music 1 (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| MV_ 343# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 3000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 3311 Music in Elem. School | 3 |
| Life Sciences (lab option*) (GE) | 3 |
| MUG 4104 Conducting | 2 |
| TSL 4320 ESOL Strategic Content | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| MUH 3212 History of Music 2 (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| MV_ 343X Performance Principal | 2 |
| MV_ 3970 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUN 3000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 3330 Music in Sec. School | 3 |
| MUG 4202 Choral Conducting | 2 |
| HUM 3517 Assessment in Arts Ed. | 3 |
| American History | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| MVK 1411 Piano | 2 |
| MUN 3000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUE 4421 Choral/Gen. Tech. | 2 |
| EEX 3616 Classroom Management | 3 |
| Earth Science (lab option*) (GE) | 3 |
| EDF 3210 Educational Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| Science Lab | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MUE 4940 Student Teaching | 10 |
| MUE 4140 Administration of Music Ed. | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
Total Hours for Degree: 137
* One hour of lab should be taken with any of the sciences in order to meet 137 hours for graduation.
All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online Web portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
Semester 1:
- 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete MUT 1121, MUS 2211, and MUS 2241 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 hours of (MV_14##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 course of MUS 1010
Semester 2:
- Complete MUT 1122, MUS 2221, MUS 2231, MUE 2430 and MUS 1360 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_14##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional MUS 1010
Semester 3:
- Complete MUT 2126, MUE 2450, MUE 2240 and MUE 2040 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 hours of (MV_24##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 hour of a MUN ensemble course at 1000 level with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional MUS 1010
Semester 4:
- Complete MUT 2127, MUE 2462 and MUE 2470 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_24##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional hour of a MUN ensemble course at 1000 level with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional MUS 1010
- 2000-level Performance Jury
Semester 5:
- Complete MUH 3211, MUE 3311 and MUG 4104 with a grade of C or better
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| MUT 1121 Music Theory 1 or MUT 1001 | 2-3 |
| MV_ 141# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 2211 English Diction | 1 |
| MUS 2241 Italian Diction | 1 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| MGF 1106 Math for LS Majors (GE–M) | 3 |
| ENC 1101 Expository Writing (GE–C) | 3 |
| Total | 17-18 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| MUT 1122 Music Theory 2 or MUT 1121 | 3 |
| MV_ 141# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 2221 German Diction | 1 |
| MUS 2231 French Diction | 1 |
| MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| MUE 2430 Voice Skills | 1 |
| EDG 2701 Diverse Populations (GE–S, I) | 3 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| MUT 2126 Music Theory 3 | 3 |
| MV_ 242# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble (Choral) | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2040 Introduction to Music Education | 2 |
| MUE 2240 String Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2450 Woodwind Skills | 1 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| RED 3312 Classroom Reading | 3 |
| Life Science (lab option*) (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| MUT 2127 Music Theory 4 | 3 |
| MV_ 242# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble (Choral) | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2470 Percussion Skills | 1 |
| Earth Science (lab option*) (GE) | 3 |
| Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE–M) | 3 |
| MUE 2462 Brass Skills | 1 |
| Science Lab | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
Midpoint Guidance Conference – Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| MUH 3211 History of Music 1 (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| MV_ 343# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 3000-level choral ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 3311 Music in Elem. School | 3 |
| Physical Sciences (lab option*) (GE) | 3 |
| TSL 4320 ESOL Strat Content | 3 |
| MUG 4104 Conducting | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| MUH 3212 History of Music 2 (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| MV_ 343# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MV_ 3970 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 3330 Music in Sec. School | 3 |
| MUG 4202 Choral Conducting | 2 |
| MUN 3000-level choral ensemble | 1 |
| HUM 3517 Assessment in Arts Ed. | 3 |
| American History | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| MVV 1411 Voice | 2 |
| EDF 3210 Educational Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| MUN 3000-level choral ensemble | 1 |
| MUE 4421 Choral/General Tech. | 2 |
| MUH 2501/2530/3541 World Musics | 3 |
| Literature (GE) | 3 |
| EEX 3616 Classroom Management | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MUE 4940 Student Teaching | 10 |
| MUE 4140 Administration of Music Ed. | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
Total Hours for Degree:136
* One hour of lab should be taken with any of the sciences in order to meet 136 hours for graduation.
All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online Web portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
Semester 1:
- 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete MUT 1121, MVK 1111, MUS 1360, MUE 2450, MUE 2470, MUE 2440 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 hours of (MV_ 14##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 hour of a MUN ensemble course at 1000 level with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 course of MUS 1010
Semester 2:
- Complete MUT 1122, MUE 2441, MUE 2460 and MVK 1112 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_14##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional hour of a MUN ensemble course at 1000 level with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional MUS 1010
Semester 3:
- Complete MUT 2126 and MVK 2221 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional MUS 1010
- Complete 2 hours of (MV_24##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional hour of a MUN ensemble course at 1000 level with a grade of C or better
Semester 4:
- Complete MUT 2127 and MVK 2222 with a grade of C or better
- Complete 2 additional hours of (MV_24##) - Performance Principal course work with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional hour of a MUN ensemble course at 1000 level with a grade of C or better
- Complete 1 additional MUS 1010
- 2000-level Performance Jury
Semester 5:
- Complete MUH 3211, MUE 3311, MUE 3451 and MUG 4104 with a grade of C or better
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| MUT 1121 Music Theory 1 or MUT 1001 | 2-3 |
| MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 1 | 1 |
| MV_ 141# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| MUE 2450 Woodwind Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2440 String Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2470 Percussion Skills 1 | 1 |
| ENC 1101 Expository/Arg. Writing (GE–C) | 3 |
| MGF 1106 Math for LS Majors | 3 |
| Total | 17-18 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| MUT 1122 Music Theory 2 or MUT 1121 | 3 |
| MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 2 | 1 |
| MV_ 141X Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2442 String Skills 2 | 1 |
| MUE 2460 Brass Skills1 | 1 |
| EDG 2701 Diverse Populations (GE–S, I) | 3 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Physical Science (lab option*) (GE–P) | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| MUT 2126 Music Theory 3 | 3 |
| MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 3 | 1 |
| MV_ 242# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2040 Introduction to Music Education | 3 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| RED 3312 Classroom Reading | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| MUT 2127 Music Theory 4 | 3 |
| MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 4 | 1 |
| MV_ 242# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 1000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 2430 Voice Skills 1 | 1 |
| MUE 2462 Brass Skills 2 | 1 |
| Life Science (lab option*) (GE) | 3 |
| Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Midpoint Guidance Conference – Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000-4000 levels.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| MUH 3211 History of Music 1 (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| MV_ 343# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MUN 3000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 3311 Music in Elementary School | 3 |
| MUE 3451 Woodwind Skills2 | 1 |
| MUG 4104 Conducting | 2 |
| Earth Science (lab option*) (GE) | 3 |
| Science lab | 1 |
| TSL 4320 ESOL Strategic Content | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| MUH 3212 History of Music 2 (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| MV_ 343# Performance Principal | 2 |
| MV_ 3970 Junior Recital | 1 |
| MUN 3000-level ensemble | 1 |
| MUS 1010 Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUE 3330 Music in Sec. School | 3 |
| MUG 4202 Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
| American History | 3 |
| HUM 3517 Assessment in Arts Ed. | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| MUN 3000 Level Chamber Ensemble | 1 |
| MUE 3343/4422 String/Inst. Techniques | 2 |
| EEX 3616 Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDF 3210 Educational Psychology (GE–S) | 3 |
| MUT 3321 Arr. for Voices/Inst. | 3 |
| MUH 2501/2530/3541 World Musics (GE–H,I) | 3 |
| Literature (GE) | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MUE 4940 Student Teaching | 10 |
| MUE 4140 Administration of Music Ed. | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
Total Hours Required for Degree:138
* One hour of lab should be taken with any of the sciences
All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online Web portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
Music education majors must take one semester of Marching Band (wind and percussion)