Music Education, Instrumental Band (GPS)

Term One

• MUS 1010 - Theory of Music I Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 1510 - Musicianship I Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUE - Musical Ensemble (instrumental) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 1210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUS 1990 - Introduction to Music Education Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUS 1550 - Keyboard Musicianship I Credit Hour(s): 1
• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Two

• MUS 1020 - Theory of Music II Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 1520 - Musicianship II Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUE - Musical Ensemble (instrumental) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 1220 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUS 1450 - Vocal Pedagogy and Choral Methods Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 1560 - Keyboard Musicianship II Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUE - Music Ensemble (Vocal) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 2310 - Percussion Pedagogy Credit Hour(s): 1
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Three

• MUS 2010 - Theory of Music III Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 2510 - Musicianship III Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUE - Musical Ensemble (instrumental) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 2210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• MUS 3230 - Basic Conducting Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUS 2270 - Woodwind Pedagogy Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 2250 - Orchestral Strings Pedagogy Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 2420 - Comparative Nonwestern Cultures: Music Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Four

• MUS 2020 - Theory of Music IV Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 2520 - Musicianship IV Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUE - Musical Ensemble (instrumental) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 2220 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• MUS 3240 - Band Conducting Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUS 2230 - Brass Pedagogy Credit Hour(s): 1
• EDT 2800 - Educational Technology Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 1210 - Music Listening Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Five

• MUS 3110 - History of Music I Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUE - Musical Ensemble (instrumental) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 3210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• MUS 3420 - Form and Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 3340 - Music in the Elementary School Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 3270 - Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble Methods Credit Hour(s): 2
• Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4

Term Six

• MUS 3120 - History of Music II Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUE - Musical Ensemble (instrumental) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 3220 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• ED 2700 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 2650 - Early Field Experience I: Introduction to the Education Profession Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 3280 - Instrumental Music Methods Credit Hour(s): 2

Term Seven

• MUA 4990 - Senior Recital Credit Hour(s): 0 to 1
• MUE - Musical Ensemble (instrumental) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 4210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (lessons)
• MUS 4010 - Teaching Music In a Pluralistic Society Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 2750 - Early Field Experience II: Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 4300 - Improving Reading Music Content Area Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4

Term Eight

• ED 4900 - Student Teaching: Music Education Credit Hour(s): 8
• ED 4400 - Teacher in School and Society: Music Education Credit Hour(s): 2

Program Description

The Department of Music offers a four-year curriculum designed for students who wish to pursue a career in music. As an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the department has designed the requirements for entrance and graduation according to the published standards of that association. The Bachelor of Music degree is offered with majors in performance, music education, and music history and literature; the Bachelor of Arts degree is offered with a major in music. The department also collaborates with the Department of Computer Science, Music Option.

Students who major in music education may choose either an instrumental or a vocal general music curriculum. Upon completing the requirements of the music education program, students are able to apply for teaching licensure.

Career Opportunities

For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Campus Contact Information

The Department of Music
M153 Creative Arts Center
(937)775-2346
http://www.wright.edu/music/
music@wright.edu
Audition/Application: http://www.wright.edu/music/students/prospective/undergraduate.html

Additional Comments

Academic success resources (math, writing, tutoring): http://www.wright.edu/uc/success/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/

Transitional Advising WebPage (TAP): http://www.wright.edu/semesters-advising