Music Education (BM Concentration)

Degree Type
Degree/Major
Area of Interest
Education
Degree Level
Undergraduate
College
Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Sample Plan

The Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in music education prepares students for teacher licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Students are certified to teach K–12 general music, 6–12 choral music, and receive instrumental instruction in compliance with the state rule requiring broad preparedness in music. Viterbo University has active student chapters in the National Association for Music Education, National Association of Teachers of Singing, and the American Choral Directors Association and a near 100% placement rate for its graduates. The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

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Policy
  • All music majors are required to attend the weekly music department forum every semester in which they are enrolled (except for the semester they register for MUSC 425 and 429.
  • All music majors are required to register for MUSC 137/337 (Concert Choir) every semester in which they are enrolled as full-time students except for the semester music education majors register for MUSC 425 and 429.
  • All MUVO or MUPI 171/371 credits (applied lessons) required in Bachelor of Music degrees must be completed in the same major applied area, either piano or voice, except as noted for specific major requirements.
  • All music majors must register for a piano class each semester until all packages are successfully completed. Music majors who have not completed all levels of Piano Proficiency by the end of their sixth semester of full time study in music must petition the music department to continue as a music major. Students with a piano background can test out.
  • Applied Music – Private Lessons
    • Music Majors - the 171 level is for freshman and sophomore standing and the 371 level is for junior and senior standing
    • Each credit of applied study is a 25-minute lesson per week with minimum of twelve lessons to satisfy the credit requirement. The consent of the instructor or music chairperson is required
    • Voice students register for vocal coaching (MUVO-172/372) concurrently with applied lessons.
    • For majors other than music the 168 level is for freshmen and sophomore standing and the 368 level is for junior or senior standing
    • An applied lesson fee is charged for each credit of applied lessons – see Tuition and Fees
       
Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate performance skills requisite for artistic self-expression in voice or piano and proficiency in keyboard, sight reading, and conducting
  • Understand and employ the common elements and organizational patterns of music through analysis, arrangement, composition, and improvisation
  • Distinguish the major eras, composers and genres of music history and literature within broad historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts
  • Apply knowledge of current teaching methods, materials, and technology to individual and group instruction in voice or piano
    Complete one Franciscan Values and Traditions course (VUSM-100 level course). Transfer or re-entry students may have one or two mission seminars waived based on the number of transfer or completed credits.
    Complete one Living in a Diverse World course. Transfer or re-entry students may have one or two mission seminars waived based on the number of transfer or completed credits.
    Complete one Social Justice and Equity course.
    Complete one The Ethical Life course (VUSM-400 level).
    Complete three credits of historical analysis.
    Complete three credits of literary analysis.
    Complete four credits of scientific reasoning in the natural sciences.
    Complete three credits of scientific reasoning in the social sciences.
    Complete three credits of artistic engagement.
    Complete three credits of theological inquiry.
    Complete three credits of integrating faith and practice.
    Complete three credits of philosophical and moral inquiry.
    Complete a minimum of 40 upper division credits (300/400).
    Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits.

The degrees Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Music in Music are currently granted accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA, 20190-5248; 703-437-0700; https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/.