Bachelor of Music in Education (All-Level Orchestra)
About This Program
The Bachelor of Music with EC-12 Teaching Certification Orchestra Emphasis is intended for students planning to teach music in school-based settings. Students at the University of Texas at Arlington who seek teacher certification can pursue one of three tracks: All-Level Choral, All-Level Instrumental (Orchestra), or All-Level Instrumental (Band). Students who opt for certification take courses that prepare them to teach early childhood, elementary, junior high, and high school levels.
Students interested in Texas Teacher Certification should consult the College of Education section of this catalog for the most recent changes in requirements regarding admission to Teacher Education, completion of University programs in preparation for certificate, and eligibility for certification after graduation.
This program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Competencies
- Students will achieve competency in rehearsal techniques, arranging and adapting music from a variety of sources to meet the needs and ability levels of individuals, school performing groups, and in classroom situations.
- Students will achieve competency in applying analytical and historical knowledge to curriculum development, lesson planning, and daily classroom and performance activities, and relating their understanding of music with respect to styles, literature, multiple cultural sources, and historical development, both in general and as related to their area(s) of specialization.
- Students will be prepared to teach early childhood, elementary, junior high, and high school levels.
- Students will achieve competency in teaching beginning students on a variety of instruments within the techniques or survey classes (Woodwind I, Woodwind II, Low Brass, High Brass, Percussion and Strings).
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| UNIV-LA 1000 | FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE | 0 |
| Orchestral Education Specialization | ||
| MUSI 1105 | VOICE CLASS (or one semester any choir) | 1 |
| MUSI 1180 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO I 4 | 1 |
| MUSI 1181 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO II 4 | 1 |
| MUSI 1185 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I | 1 |
| MUSI 1186 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II | 1 |
| MUSI 1325 | THEORY AND HARMONY I | 3 |
| MUSI 1326 | THEORY AND HARMONY II | 3 |
| MUSI 2104 | PERCUSSION CLASS | 1 |
| MUSI 2185 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III | 1 |
| MUSI 2186 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV | 1 |
| MUSI 2325 | THEORY AND HARMONY III | 3 |
| MUSI 2326 | THEORY AND HARMONY IV | 3 |
| MUSI 2101 | WOODWIND & BRASS SURVEY | 1 |
| MUSI 3191 | SECONDARY LESSONS IN STRINGS (complete 2 hours on a string instrument other than principal instrument) | 2 |
| MUSI 3208 | INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING I | 2 |
| MUSI 4218 | INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING II | 2 |
| MUSI 3211 | EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC | 2 |
| MUSI 3213 | INSTRUMENTAL MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES I | 2 |
| MUSI 4213 | INSTRUMENTAL MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES II | 2 |
| MUSI 3300 | MUSIC HISTORY I | 3 |
| MUSI 3301 | MUSIC HISTORY II | 3 |
| MUSI 4210 | ADVANCED STRING CLASS | 2 |
| MUSI 4211 | ELEMENTARY MUSIC | 2 |
| 12 hours of private lessons on primary instrument from the following: | 12 | |
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS I | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS II | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS III | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS IV 1 | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS V | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN STRINGS VI 2 | ||
| For large ensembles (orchestra) select 7 hours from the following: | 7 | |
| ORCHESTRA | ||
| Education Specialization | ||
| MUSI 2112 | INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC EDUCATION | 1 |
| EDUC 3301 | TEACHING DIVERSE LEARNERS | 3 |
| MUSI 4117 | MUSIC EDUCATION FIELD-BASED EXPERIENCE | 1 |
| MUSI 4216 | STRATEGIES AND ASSESSMENT IN MUSIC EDUCATION | 2 |
| MUSI 4310 | CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT & TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| EDUC 4647 | CLINICAL TEACHING IN EC-GRADE 12 CLASSROOMS | 6 |
| Keyboard concentrates take four hours MUSI 0109 | ||
| Senior half recital | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 1185 | 1 | MUSI 1186 | 1 |
| MUSI 1325 | 3 | MUSI 1326 | 3 |
| MUSI 1180 | 1 | MUSI 1181 | 1 |
| MUSI 1244 | 2 | MUSI 1245 | 2 |
| MUSI 0128 | 1 | MUSI 0128 | 1 |
| Communication | 3 | MUSI 1105 | 1 |
| MATH 1301 | 3 | MUSI 2112 | 1 |
| UNIV-LA 1000 | 0 | Communication | 3 |
| Component Area Option | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 2185 | 1 | MUSI 2186 | 1 |
| MUSI 2325 | 3 | MUSI 2326 | 3 |
| MUSI 0128 | 1 | MUSI 4211 | 2 |
| MUSI 2244 | 2 | MUSI 22451 | 2 |
| MUSI 3211 | 2 | MUSI 0128 | 1 |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | Government/Political Science | 3 |
| MUSI 2300 | 3 | Component Area Option | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 3191 | 1 | MUSI 3191 | 1 |
| MUSI 3300 | 3 | MUSI 3301 | 3 |
| MUSI 3244 | 2 | MUSI 32452 | 2 |
| MUSI 0128 | 1 | MUSI 0128 | 1 |
| MUSI 3213 | 2 | MUSI 4213 | 2 |
| MUSI 3208 | 2 | MUSI 4208 | 2 |
| MUSI 2104 | 1 | Life & Physical Science | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | U.S. History (part 1) | 3 |
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 4210 | 2 | EDUC 3301 | 3 |
| MUSI 4216 | 2 | EDUC 4647 | 6 |
| MUSI 4117 | 1 | MUSI 4310 | 3 |
| MUSI 2101 | 1 | ||
| MUSI 0128 | 1 | ||
| Language, Philosophy & Culture | 3 | ||
| Social & Bahavoiral Science | 3 | ||
| U.S. History (part 2) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
Includes sophomore performance proficiency exam.
- 2
Includes junior recital.
- 3
Includes senior recital.
- 4
Keyboard concentrates substitute MUSI 0109.
Oral Communication and Computer Use Competence Requirements
Students majoring in music are required to demonstrate computer use and oral communication competencies.
Computer use proficiency can be demonstrated by:
- successful completion of MUSI 3394; or
- successful completion of CSE 1301 or INSY 2303; or
- passing the University computer use competency exam.
Oral communication proficiency can be demonstrated by:
- successful completion of MUSI 3308 or MUSI 3309; or
- successful completion of one of the following: COMS 1301, COMS 2305, COMS 3315
Students should discuss these options with their undergraduate advisor who may also provide a list of other courses approved by the University of meet these requirements.
Program Completion
Consult the department's undergraduate policies for specific requirements.
Advising Resources
All UTA Music Degrees require an audition for Music Department acceptance. First time in college students may contact the Music Department advisor for general degree information and will be advised in the department starting their second semester. Transfer students should contact the Music Department Advisor prior to acceptance for general degree information and again following a successful audition for acceptance into the UTA Music Department for academic advising and clearance to enroll. Students interested in the Music Minor should contact the Music Department advisor for the Minor course sheet, and Minor approval form, and may do so at any time in the semester.
Location:
Fine Arts 101C
Email:
Undergraduate: music@uta.edu
Graduate: musicgradadvisor@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3471