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Programs of Study
The School of Fine Arts
Department of Music
The department offers the Bachelor of Music in music education and music performance and the Bachelor of Arts in Music. The graduate degree, Master of Music, is offered in music education and music performance and is described in the Graduate Bulletin.
The bachelor's degree programs offer preparation for careers in public school teaching, performance, and for future study at the graduate level. It is also the objective of the department to provide courses in music theory and literature, applied music, and ensemble for non-music majors. Applied music and ensemble require audition.
The department's mission, goals, and objectives are available on the department Web site: www.muohio.edu/music/
Special Admission Requirements: Music Majors
All music majors require audition for admission to the department. Each applied area (voice, piano, flute, etc.) has its own requirements for admission. For more information contact the Department of Music, 119 Center for Performing Arts (513-529-3014).
Music majors, performance minors, and thematic sequence students who discontinue applied music study at Miami University for one semester (or more) are required to re-audition in order to be eligible to resume applied music study. This policy does not apply to anyone involved in student teaching or a Miami-sponsored study abroad program. After two semesters at a given level, music majors and performance minors are required to take a jury to advance to the next level. Students who fail to advance to the next level of applied music after two attempts are not allowed to continue as either a music major or minor.
Special Curriculum Requirements
Large Ensemble
All students enrolled in a music major are required to participate in one of the large ensembles each semester: University Symphony Orchestra, Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Collegiate Chorale, Chamber Singers, Choraliers, Men's Glee Club, and Wind Ensemble. Entrance to each group is by audition. Music education majors are not required to participate in an ensemble during the semester of student teaching.
Functional Piano
All music majors must complete the Functional Piano Requirement: completing through MUS 261 for music education and performance, and MUS 161 for Bachelor of Arts in Music, or take a piano proficiency exam (offered one time in each of the fall and spring semesters). The proficiency exam is designed for students who have advanced piano skills (six to eight years of piano study). The exam may only be attempted during a student's first year as a music major. Interested students must see the functional piano coordinator during the first two weeks of Fall semester to receive the exam requirements.
Students with transfer credit in functional piano must demonstrate performance competancy for the functional piano coordinator in order to receive credit toward the music degree.
Recital Attendance
All music majors must complete seven semesters of MUS 140.\
Honors Program
Music students may apply for honors work at the end of the junior year. Requirements for the program include a 3.5 cumulative g.p.a., sponsorship by a member of the music faculty, and approval of the department chair.
The program includes independent study (MUS 481-482) during the senior year and an examination over the chosen area of study. The examining committee is chosen by the dean of the School of Fine Arts. Successful students graduate with departmental honors.
Music: Bachelor of Arts in Music
For information contact the Department of Music, 119 Center for Performing Arts (513-529-3014).
In addition to the professional degrees in music performance and music education, the Department of Music offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. This program combines the breadth of a liberal arts tradition with concentrated studies in music. It is intended for students who have strong musical abilities and are preparing for a wide variety of careers, musical and non-musical.
Program Requirements (128 semester hours minimum)
- Complete the Miami Plan.
- Complete Department of Music requirements.
- All of these:
- MUS 101-102 Theory of Music (2, 2)
- MUS 151-152 Sightsinging and Dictation (1,1)
- MUS 185 The Diverse Worlds of Music (3)*
- MUS 189 Great Ideas in Western Music (3)*
- MUS 201-202 Theory of Music (2, 2)
- MUS 251-252 Sightsinging and Dictation (1,1)
- MUS 311-312 History of Western Music (3, 3)
- or 441 Recital Attendence Requirement (0)
* Miami Plan Foundation course
- Complete a minimum of four (4) hours of electives outside of the Department of Music. Other electives may include courses in the Department of Music.
- Complete a 12-15 hour concentration in Composition, Music Theory, Music Literature/Theory, or Black Music.
- Achievement of junior standing in a major applied area. This proficiency is established through audition. Entering students who lack the required proficiency should enroll in applied music.
- Complete foreign language requirement: two years are required. (Completion of 202 in any foreign language offered at Miami University). Requirement may be met by proficiency exam. Two years of language in high school will usually fulfill one year of the requirement.
- Complete functional piano requirement: MUS 161 or proficiency exam required.
- It is the responsibility of the student to check to see that all university requirements have been fulfilled.
Concentration in Composition (12 semester hours)
All of these:
MUS 261 Class Piano (1) or proficiency examination (functional piano requirement)
MUS 301 Counterpoint (3)
MUS 371 Composition (3)
MUS 372 Composition (3) or
MUS 304 Commercial Applications in Composing and Arranging (3)
MUS 451-452 Advanced Sightsinging and Dictation (1,1)
Recommended Music Electives (not required)
MUS 117 Class Voice (1) or
MUS 118 Class Voice (1)
MUS 231, 232.A, 232.B, 233, 234 Class Instruments (1, 1, 1, 1)
MUS 302 Analysis (3)
MUS 303 Electronic Music (3)
MUS 304 Commercial Applications in Composing/Arranging (3)
MUS 342 Applied Music (2)
MUS 352 General Conducting (2)
MUS 372 Composition (3)
MUS 401 Studies in Music Theory (3)
MUS 402 Instrumental Arranging (3)
MUS 427 Music of the Twentieth Century (3)
MUS 442 Applied Music (2)
MUS 461 American Music (3)
MUS 471, 472 Composition (3, 3)
Concentration in Music Theory
(12 semester hours - plus required electives that may be counted as part of the Miami Plan for Liberal Education)
Category I: All of these:
MUS 301 Counterpoint (3)
MUS 302 Analysis (3)
MUS 401 Special Studies in Music Theory (3)
MUS 451, 452 Advanced Ear Training (1, 1)
Independent Study: Supervised tutoring experience in music theory (1)
PHL 263 Informal Logic (4) ** or
PHL 273 Formal Logic (4) *,**
MTH 151 Calculus (5) *, ** or
PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (4) * or
EDP 101 Critical Issues in the Psychology of the Learner (3) *
Category II:Two of these:
ENG 201 Language Awareness (3) *
ENG 303 Introduction to Linguistics (4) * (cross listed w/SPN 303 and GER 309)
MTH 151 Calculus (5) (not if selected in Category I)*, **
MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3) **
PHL 241 Aesthetics (4)
PHL 273 Formal Logic (4) (not if selected in Category I) *, **
PSY 231 Developmental Psychology (3) **
PSY 271 Cognitive Psychology (3) **
* Miami Plan Foundation Course
** Miami Plan Thematic Sequence Course
Concentration in Music Literature and Theory (12 semester hours)
Two of these:
MUS 301 Counterpoint (3)
MUS 302 Analysis (3)
MUS 303 Electronic Music (3)
MUS 371, 372 Composition (3, 3)
MUS 401 Studies in Theory (3)
Two of these:
MUS 427 Music of the 20th Century (3)
MUS 457, 458 Piano Literature (3, 3)
MUS 461 American Music (3)
Opera and Drama (3)
Concentration in Black Music (15 semester hours)
All of these:
MUS 135 Understanding Jazz, Its History and Evolution (3)*
MUS 285 A Survey of African and African-Derived Music in the Western World (3)
MUS 385 The Roots of Black Music: Gospel, Blues, and Soul (3)
MUS 386 The History and Development of Hip Hop Culture in America (3)
One additional course must be selected in consultation with your adviser.
Music Education: Bachelor of Music
For information contact the Department of Music, 119 Center for Performing Arts (513-529-3014).
Two programs, both with licensure for age 3 through grade 12, are offered: choral/general program and instrumental music program. Both programs include 100 hours of field experiences in urban, suburban, and rural schools prior to student teaching. With successful completion of all degree requirements, a candidate applies for a State of Ohio Provisional License for Teaching Music, Pre-K through Grade 12. The State of Ohio has reciprocal agreements with many other states, whereby a person holding licensure in Ohio, under certain conditions, may receive licensure in other states that are part of the agreement.
Majors are assigned full-time supervised teaching during first or second semester of the senior year. During this semester, you cannot participate in any ensembles or carry any other academic work except with special permission of the faculty.
Program Requirements: Choral/General Program
(128 semester hours minimum)
- Complete the Miami Plan.
- Complete department requirements; your fourth-year semesters are interchangeable.
- All of these:
MUS 101-102 Theory of Music (2, 2)
MUS 112 Lab Choir (enroll for at least two semesters) (1, 1)
MUS 140-141 Recital Attendance Requirement (0, 0)
MUS 142 Applied Music (2, 2)
MUS 151-152 Sightsinging and Dictation (1, 1)
MUS 175 Introduction to Music Education (1)
MUS 185 The Diverse Worlds of Music (3)*
MUS 189 Great Ideas in Western Music (3)*
MUS 201-202 Theory of Music (2, 2)
MUS 235 Lyric Diction (2)
-241 Recital Attendance Requirement (0, 0)
MUS 242 Applied Music (2, 2)
MUS 248 Class Instruments: Brass, Woodwinds, Strings (1)
MUS 249 Class Instruments: Percussion, Guitar (1)
MUS 251-252 Sightsinging and Dictation (1, 1)
MUS 275 Sophomore Practicum in Music Education (1)
MUS 311-312 History of Western Music (3, 3)
-341 Recital Attendance Requirement (0, 0)
MUS 342 Applied Music (2, 2)
MUS 351 Choral Techniques (2)
MUS 352 General Conducting (2)
MUS 353 Choral Conducting (2)
MUS 355 General Music Teaching Techniques, Elementary (4)
MUS 356 Secondary General Music Techniques (1)
or 441 Recital Attendance Requirement (0)
MUS 442 Applied Music (2)
MUS 456 Vocal Pedagogy (2)
MUS 475 Senior Practicum in Music Education (3)
EDL 204 Sociocultural Studies in Education (3)*
EDL 318 Teacher Leadership (3)
EDP 201 Educational Psychology: Human Development and Learning in Educational Environments (3)*
EDP 240 Technology Integration Basics for Teachers (1-2)
EDP 303 Assessment and Evaluation in Educational Settings (2)
EDP 352 Inclusion of Children with Exceptionalities (2)
EDP 440 Practicum in Integrating Technology (1-2)
EDT 419.H Supervised Teaching (12)
* Miami Plan Foundation course
- Functional piano requirement: MUS 261.
- Minor applied requirement: An applied major in piano or band/orchestral instrument is required to take four hours of class or private voice in addition to major applied study.
- Participation in large choral ensemble each semester except semester of student teaching.
- Performance requirement: half recital in senior year (no credit).
- Admission to sophomore courses in music education contingent upon fulfillment of the following requirements: minimum overall g.p.a. of 2.25 and minimum g.p.a. of 2.75 in all music courses (including a maximum of one ensemble per semester).
- Admission to junior courses in music education contingent upon fulfillment of the following requirements: minimum overall g.p.a. of 2.25 and minimum g.p.a. of 2.75 in all music courses (including a maximum of one ensemble per semester).
- Admission to student teaching contingent upon fulfillment of the following requirements: minimum overall g.p.a. of 2.25, minimum g.p.a. of 2.75 in all music courses (including a maximum of one ensemble per semester), an ACT composite score of 21 or better or total SAT score of 930 or better. (Praxis I scores of 174 in each category may be substituted for SAT or ACT scores); completion of the functional piano requirement; and completion of MUS 351, 352, 353, 355, and 356.
- Teacher licensure in Ohio and most other states requires completion of a baccalaureate teacher licensure program, passing a licensure examination, and a background check. One semester before the semester you are to graduate, take licensure examination (Praxis II), start background check, and apply for licensure. All costs are the responsibility of the applicant. Details are available in 200 McGuffey Hall.
- It is the responsibility of the student to see that all university requirements are fulfilled.
Program Requirements: Instrumental Music Program
(128 semester hours minimum)
- Complete the Miami Plan.
- Complete department requirements; your fourth year semesters are interchangeable.
- All of these:
MUS 101-102 Theory of Music (2, 2)
MUS 111 Lab Band (enroll for at least two semesters) (1, 1)
MUS 142 Applied Music (2, 2)
MUS 146 Vocal/General Music Methods and Materials (1)
MUS 151-152 Sightsinging and Dictation (1, 1)
MUS 175 Introduction to Music Education (1)
MUS 185 The Diverse Worlds of Music (3)*
MUS 189 Great Ideas in Western Music (3)*
MUS 201-202 Theory of Music (2, 2)
MUS 231 Class Instruments (Brass) (1)
MUS 232.A Class Instruments (Woodwinds I) (1)
MUS 232.B Class Instruments (Woodwinds II) (1)
MUS 233 Class Instruments (Percussion) (1)**
MUS 234.A Class Instruments (Strings I) (1)
MUS 234.B Class Instruments (Strings II) (1)
MUS 242 Applied Music (2, 2)
MUS 251-252 Sightsinging and Dictation (1, 1)
MUS 275 Sophomore Practicum in Music Education (1)
MUS 311-312 History of Western Music (3, 3)
MUS 342 Applied Music (2, 2)
MUS 352 General Conducting (2)
MUS 354 Instrumental Conducting (2)
MUS 358 Marching Band Techniques (2)***
MUS 359 Instrumental Methods, Elementary and Secondary (4)
MUS 442 Applied Music (2)
MUS 475 Seminar Practicum in Music Education (3)
EDL 204 Sociocultural Studies in Education (3)*
EDL 318 Leadership in Education (3)
EDP 201 Educational Psychology: Human Development and Learning in Educational Environments (3)*
EDP 240 Technology Integration Basics for Teachers (1)
EDP 303 Assessment and Evaluation in Educational Settings (2)
EDP 352 Inclusion of Children with Exceptionalities (2)
EDP 440 Practicum in Integrating Technology (1-2)
EDT 419.H Supervised Teaching (12)
* Miami Plan Foundation course
** Percussion majors substitute one-hour music elective course for MUS 233.
*** String instrument majors substitute MUS 433 String Instrument Pedagogy (1) for MUS 358.
- Functional piano requirement: MUS 261.
- Minor applied requirement: An applied major in piano is required to take four hours of private lessons in band or orchestral instrument in addition to major applied study.
- Participation in large instrumental ensemble each semester except semester of student teaching.
- Performance requirement: Half recital in senior year (no credit) while registered for 400 level applied music.
- Marching band requirement: Wind and percussion majors must participate two semesters.
- Admission to sophomore courses in music education contingent upon fulfillment of the following requirements: minimum overall g.p.a. of 2.25 and minimum g.p.a. of 2.75 in all music courses (including a maximum of one ensemble per semester).
- Admission to junior courses in music education contingent upon fulfillment of the following requirements: minimum overall g.p.a. of 2.25 and minimum g.p.a. of 2.75 in all music courses (including a maximum of one ensemble per semester).
- Admission to student teaching contingent upon fulfillment of the following requirements: minimum overall g.p.a. of 2.25, minimum g.p.a. of 2.75 in all music courses (including a maximum of one ensemble per semester), an ACT composite score of 21 or better or total SAT score of 930 or better. (Praxis I scores of 174 in each category may be substituted for SAT or ACT scores); completion of the functional piano requirement; and completion of MUS 352, 354, 358 (except for stringed instrument majors), and 359.
- Teacher licensure in Ohio and most other states requires completion of a baccalaureate teacher licensure program, passing a licensure examination, and a background check. One semester before the semester you are to graduate, take licensure examination (Praxis II), start background check, and apply for licensure. All costs are the responsibility of the applicant. Details are available in 200 McGuffey Hall.
- It is the responsibility of the student to see that all university requirements are fulfilled.
Music Performance: Bachelor of Music
For information contact the Department of Music, 119 Center for Performing Arts (513-529-3014). Two programs are offered: one for voice majors and one for all majors except voice.
Program Requirements: Voice Major (128 semester hours minimum)
- Complete the Miami Plan.
- Complete department requirements.
- All of these:
MUS 101-102 Theory of Music (2, 2)
.A Applied Music (Voice) (3, 3)
MUS 151-152 Sightsinging and Dictation (1, 1)
MUS 185 The Diverse Worlds of Music (3)*
MUS 189 Great Ideas in Western Music (3)*
MUS 201-202 Theory of Music (2, 2)
MUS 235-236 Lyric Diction (2, 2)
.A Applied Music (Voice) (3, 3)
MUS 251-252 Sightsinging and Dictation (1, 1)
MUS 301 Counterpoint (3)
MUS 302 Analysis (3)
MUS 311-312 History of Western Music (3, 3)
MUS 320 Opera Production (2, 2)
MUS 420 Opera Coaching (1, 1)
.A Applied Music (Voice) (3, 3)
MUS 451-452 Sightsinging and Dictation (1, 1)
MUS 491 or 492 Senior Recital (2) or MUS 493 Capstone Senior Recital (3)
* Miami Plan Foundation course
- Functional piano requirement: MUS 261.
- Language requirement: One year in French, German, or Italian, in addition to Lyric Diction; may be met by proficiency exam. Two years of the language in high school usually fulfills the requirement.
- Performance requirement: Half recital, junior year (no credit); full recital, senior year.
- It is the responsibility of the student to see that all university requirements are fulfilled.
Program Requirements: All Majors Except Voice (128 semester hours minimum)
- Complete the Miami Plan.
- Complete department requirements.
- All of these:
MUS 101-102 Theory of Music (2, 2)
Applied Music (3, 3)
MUS 151-152 Sightsinging and Dictation (1, 1)
MUS 185 The Diverse Worlds of Music (3)*
MUS 189 Great Ideas in Western Music (3)*
MUS 201-202 Theory of Music (2, 2)
Applied Music (3, 3)
MUS 251-252 Sightsinging and Dictation (1, 1)
MUS 301 Counterpoint (3)
MUS 302 Analysis (3)
MUS 311-312 History of Western Music (3, 3)
Applied Music (3, 3)
Applied Music (3, 3)
MUS 451-452 Sightsinging and Dictation (1, 1)
MUS 491 or 492 Senior Recital (2) or MUS 493 Capstone Senior Recital (3)
* Miami Plan Foundation course
- Functional piano requirement: MUS 261.
- Performance requirement: Half recital, junior year (no credit); full recital, senior year.
- Major instrument requirements:
Piano: MUS 110, 120, or 109.S Accompanying or Chamber Music (2)
MUS 457-458 Piano Literature (3, 3)
Violin: Viola proficiency equivalent to MUS 242.P Viola
Strings: MUS 433-434 String Pedagogy (1, 1)
MUS 109.S Chamber Music (2)
Percussion: MUS 109.P Percussion Ensemble (2)
- It is the responsibility of the student to see that all university requirements are fulfilled.
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