Music Education, Vocal/Choral (GPS)

Term One

• MUS 1010 - Theory of Music I Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 1510 - Musicianship I Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUE - Music Ensemble (Vocal) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 1110 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 1110 - Vocal Technique and Diction Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 1550 - Keyboard Musicianship I Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 1990 - Introduction to Music Education Credit Hour(s): 2
• 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 - Music Ensemble (vocal) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 1120 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 1120 - Vocal Technique and Diction Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 1560 - Keyboard Musicianship II Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 2260 - Band Methods for Voice and String Majors 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 - Music Ensemble (vocal) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 2210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (voice lessons)
• MUS 3230 - Basic Conducting Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUS 2550 - Piano for the Music Educator I Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 2170 - Orchestral Strings and Guitar for the Vocal Major Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 2620 - Pronunciation of Foreign Language: German Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUS 2420 - Comparative Nonwestern Cultures: Music Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course 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 - Music Ensemble (vocal) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 2220 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 voice (lessons)
• MUS 3250 - Choral Conducting Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUS 2560 - Piano for the Music Educator II Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 4650 - Computer Applications in Music Credit Hour(s): 2
• EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Five

• MUS 3110 - History of Music I Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUE - Music Ensemble (vocal) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 3210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (voice lessons)
• MUS 3420 - Form and Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 3340 - Music in the Elementary School Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 3290 - Choral Music Education Methods I Credit Hour(s): 2

Term Six

• MUS 3120 - History of Music II Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUE -  Music Ensemble (vocal) Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUA 3220 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 (voice 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 3300 - Choral Music Education Methods II Credit Hour(s): 2

Term Seven

• MUA 4210 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2

• (voice lessons)

• MUA 4990 - Senior Recital Credit Hour(s): 0 to 1
• MUS 4010 - Teaching Music In a Pluralistic Society Credit Hour(s): 3
• MUS 4430 - Vocal Pedagogy Credit Hour(s): 2
• 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 Couse Credit Hour(s): 4
• CORE - Wright State Core Couse Credit Hour(s): 3

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