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Office of the University Registrar

2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog

Majors

Music Education
College: Fine Arts
Degree: Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Hours for the Degree: 120 or 122
Specializations: Choral, Choral and Keyboard, Instrumental
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.

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.

Specialization: Choral
Specialization: Choral and Keyboard
Specialization: Instrumental

Specialization: Choral

Semester 1:

  • 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete MUE 2460, MUS 2211, MUS 2241, MUT 1121 and MVK 1111 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of MVV 1411 Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUN 1000 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

Semester 2:

  • Complete MUS 1360, MUS 2221, MUS 2231, MUT 1122 and MVK 1112 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of MVV 1411 Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUN 1000 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

Semester 3:

  • Complete MUE 2040 and either MUE 2440 or MUE 2470, MUE 2450, MUT 2126 and MVK 2221 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of MVV 2421 Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUN 1000 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

Semester 4:

  • Complete MUT 2127 and MVK 2222 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of MVV 2421 Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUN 1000 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S
  • 2000-level Performance Jury

Semester 5:

  • Complete MUE 3311, MUG 4104, MUH 3211 and MVV 3431 with grades of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C)3
MUE 2460 Brass Skills 11
MUN 1000-level Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUS 2211 English Diction1
MUS 2241 Italian Diction1
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
(or MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments)
3
MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 11
MVV 1411 Voice2
Total 13
Semester 2Credits
EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations (GE-S, D)3
MUN 1000-level Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology2-3
MUS 2221 German Diction1
MUS 2231 French Diction1
MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
3
MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 21
MVV 1411 Voice2
Total 14
Semester 3Credits
MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Majors 1 (GE-M)3
MUN 1000-level Ensemble1
MUE 2040 Introduction to Music Education2
MUE 2440 String Skills 1 or
MUE 2470 Percussion Skills
1
MUE 2450 Woodwind Skills 11
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUT 2126 Theory of Music 33
MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 31
MVV 2421 Voice2
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Total 17
Semester 4Credits
MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or
MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
MUH 3541 Latin American Music (all are GE-H, N)
3
MUH 3211 History of Music 13
MUN 1000-level Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUT 2127 Theory of Music 43
MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 41
MVV 2421 Voice2
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Total 16

For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000/4000 levels.

Semester 5Credits
MUE 3311 Music in Elementary Schools3
MUG 4104 Conducting 12
MUH 3212 History of Music 2 (GE-H, N)3
MUN 3000-level Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MVV 3431 Voice2
RED 3312 Classroom Reading3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 17
Semester 6Credits
MUE 3330 Music Education in Secondary Schools3
MUG 4202 Choral Conducting and Materials2
MUH 3213 History of Music 3 (GE-H, N)3
MUN 3000-level Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MVV 3431 Voice2
MVV 3970 Junior Recital1
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 15
Semester 7Credits
MUE 4421 Choral/General Music Techniques2
MUT 3321 Arranging Voice/Instrument3
MVK 1411 Piano2
PSY 2012 general Psychology (GE-S)3
TSL 4324 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Total 16
Semester 8Credits
MUE 4140 Administration of Music Education2
MUE 4940 Student Teaching in Music Education10
Total 12

Total Hours Required for Degree: 120

All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.

MUE 2231, MUS 2211, MUS 2221 and MUS 2241 must be taken during the first two semesters of enrollment.

Specialization: Choral and Keyboard

Semester 1:

  • 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete MUE 2460, MUS 2211, MUS 2241 and MUT 1121 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of MV_ 141# Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

Semester 2:

  • Complete MUS 1360, MUS 2221, MUS 2231 and MUT 1122 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of MV_ 141# Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

Semester 3:

  • Complete MUE 2040, MUE 2240, MUE 2450 and MUT 2126 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of MV_ 242# Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • Choral emphasis only must take MUN 1000 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

Semester 4:

  • Complete MUE 2462, MUE 2470 and MUT 2127 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of MV_ 242# Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • Choral emphasis only must take MUN 1000 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S
  • 2000-level Performance Jury

Semester 5:

  • Complete MUE 3311, MUG 4104 and MUH 3211 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of MV_ 343# Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • Complete 4 hours of MVK 3702 with a grade of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C)3
MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Majors 1 (GE-M)3
MUE 2460 Brass Skills 11
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUS 2211 English Diction1
MUS 2241 Italian Diction1
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or
MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2)
3
MVK 3702 Accompanying2
MV_ 141# Performance Principal2
Total 16
Semester 2Credits
EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations (GE-S, D)3
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology2
MUS 2221 German Diction1
MUS 2231 French Diction3
MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
3
MVK 3702 Accompanying2
MV_ 141# Performance Principal2
Total 16
Semester 3Credits
MUE 2040 Introduction to Music Education2
MUE 2240 String Skills 11
MUE 2450 Woodwind Skills 11
MUN 1000-level Large Ensemble (Choral)1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUT 2126 Theory of Music 33
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
RED 3312 Classroom Reading3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Total 16
Semester 4Credits
MUE 2470 Percussion Skills1
MUH 3211 History of Music 1 (GE-H, N)1
MUN 1000-level Large Ensemble (Choral)1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUT 2127 Theory of Music 43
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S)3
Elective (3000/4000 level)1
Total 14

For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000/4000 levels.

Semester 5Credits
MUE 3311 Music in Elementary Schools3
MUG 4104 Conducting 12
MUH 3212 History of Music 2 (GE-H, N)3
MUN 3000-level Large Ensemble (Choral)1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MV_ 343# Performance Principal2
TSL 4324 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers3
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Total 17
Semester 6Credits
MUE 3330 Music Education in Secondary Schools3
MUG 4202 Choral Conducting2
MUH 3213 History of Music 3 (GE-H, N)3
MUN 3000-level Large Ensemble (Choral)1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MV_ 3970 Junior Recital1
MV_ 343# Performance Principal2
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Total 15
Semester 7Credits
MUE 4421 Choral/General Music Techniques2
MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or
MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
MUH 3541 Latin American Music (all are GE-H, N)
3
MUT 3321 Arranging Voice/Instrument3
MVV 1411 Voice2
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 16
Semester 8Credits
MUE 4140 Administration of Music Education2
MUE 4940 Student Teaching in Music Education10
Total 12

Total Hours for Degree: 122

All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online portfolio showing evidence of the Florida Accomplished Practices as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.

Specialization: Instrumental

Semester 1:

  • 2.5 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete MUE 2440, MUE 2470, MUS 1360, MUT 1121 and MVK 1111 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of MV_ 141# Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

Semester 2:

  • Complete MUE 2442, MUT 1122 and MVK 1112 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of MV_ 141# Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUN 1000 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

Semester 3:

  • Complete MUE 2040, MUE 2450 and MUE 2460, MUT 2126 and MVK 2221 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of MV_ 242# Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUN 1000 with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S

Semester 4:

  • Complete MUE 2451, MUE 2462, MUT 2127 and MVK 2222 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 additional hours of MV_ 242# Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better
  • Complete MUS 1010 with a grade of S
  • 2000-level Performance Jury

Semester 5:

  • Complete MUE 3311, MUG 4104 and MUH 3211 with grades of C or better
  • Complete 2 hours of MVK 343# Performance Principal coursework with a grade of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C)3
MUE 2440 String Skills 11
MUN 1000-level Large Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUS 1360 Introduction to Music Technology2
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1 (3) or
MUT 1001 Introduction to Music Theory Rudiments (2)
3
MVK 1111 Secondary Piano 11
MV_ 141# Performance Principal2
Percussion Skills1
Total 14
Semester 2Credits
EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations (GE-S, D)3
MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Majors 1 (GE-M)3
MUE 2430 Voice Skills1
MUE 2442 String Skills 21
MUN 1000-level Large Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUT 1122 Theory of Music 2 or
MUT 1121 Theory of Music 1
3
MVK 1112 Secondary Piano 21
MV_ 141# Performance Principal2
Total 15
Semester 3Credits
MUE 2040 Introduction to Music Education2
MUE 2450 Woodwind Skills 11
MUE 2460 Brass Skills 11
MUN 1000-level Large Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUT 2126 Theory of Music 33
MVK 2221 Secondary Piano 31
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
Mathematics (GE-M)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Total 17
Semester 4Credits
MUE 2451 Woodwind Skills 21
MUE 2462 Brass Skills 21
MUH 3211 History of Music 1 (GE-H, N)3
MUN 1000-level Large Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MUT 2127 Theory of Music 43
MVK 2222 Secondary Piano 41
MV_ 242# Performance Principal2
PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S)3
Complete Comprehensive Musicianship Jury
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Total 18

For the B.Mus., complete at least 50 credits at the 3000/4000 levels.

Semester 5Credits
MUE 3311 Music in Elementary Schools3
MUG 4104 Conducting 12
MUH 3212 History of Music 2 (GE-H, N)3
MUN 3000-level Large Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MV_ 343# Performance Principal2
RED 3312 Classroom Reading3
TSL 4324 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers3
Total 17
Semester 6Credits
MUE 3330 Music Education in Secondary Schools3
MUE 4480 Marching Band Techniques3
MUG 4302 Instrumental Conducting and Materials2
MUH 3213 History of Music 3 (GE-H, N)3
MUN 3000-level Large Ensemble1
MUS 1010 Recital Attendance0
MV_ 343# Performance Principal2
MV_ 3970 Junior Recital1
Total 15
Semester 7Credits
MUE 3343 Materials and Methods of String Class Teaching or
MUE 4422 Materials and Methods of Teaching Winds and Percussion
2
MUH 2501 Introduction to World Musics or
MUH 2530 Popular and Traditional Musics of Africa or
MUH 3541 Latin American Music (all are GE-H, N)
3
MUT 3321 Arranging for Voices and Instruments3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)3
Total 14
Semester 8Credits
MUE 4140 Administration of Music Education2
MUE 4940 Student Teaching in Music Education10
Total 12

Total Hours Required for Degree: 122

All graduates in music education are required to pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and complete an online 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).