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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Music (B.M.)
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Emphases are offered in three areas: Music Education, Performance, and Composition.
Acceptance from the School of Music is required to officially declare a Music (B.M.) major. Applicants must complete a supplemental music application and successful instrumental or vocal audition.
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Emphasis 1. Music Education
Requirements in School (86-90)
Core Requirements in School (24-25)
Music Education Emphasis Core Requirements (25)
One of the two following areas of study (37-40)
Option 1. Instrumental Music (38-40)
Course work from the following (7)
All instrumental music education students must also participate in one of four options (1-2):
Option 2. Jazz Ensemble
Coursework from the following (2)
Option not available for jazz primary instrumentalists
Option 3. World Music Ensemble
Coursework from the following or consent of School (2):
Option 4. Large Ensemble
Coursework from the following (2)
Option only available for jazz and steelpan primary instrumentalists.
Option 2. Vocal Music (37-38)
Requirements outside School (18-19)
Special requirements
Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for licensure. A minimum NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50 is required for enrollment in MUED 150, MUED 250, MUED 251, MUED 350, MUED 351, MUED 352, MUED 353, MUED 490, and MUED 495. Enrollment in said courses is by request and must be approved by the Music Education faculty. Students may be asked to update their TB tests and criminal background checks for each clinical placement; criminal background checks are not processed through NIU. Students are required to exhibit and maintain appropriate dispositions for licensure as assessed by the Music Education faculty. Concerns will be brought to students’ attention and interventions may be required in order for students to continue in the program.
To be considered for full admission into the Music Education licensure program, students must have at least an NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50; pass MUTC 101, MUTC 102, MUTC 103, MUTC 104, MUTC 201, MUTC 202, MUTC 203, MUTC 204 with a C or better; earn a C or better in MUED 150, MUED 250, MUED 251; and pass the Admission to Teacher Licensure in Music Functional Musicianship Exam and Content Interview at the end of MUED 250.
Following full admission into the Music Education licensure program, students whose NIU cumulative GPA falls below the required 2.50 or students who have not successfully completed prerequisites may not be allowed to continue in the program. Students may appeal in writing for one probationary semester to the Coordinator of Music Education. Students must apply for student teaching placements by the Friday of finals week one year before the requested semester (spring for spring, fall for fall). Final approval for student teaching includes a review of student records, a passing score on the Illinois Music Content Exam, and the completion of all other major requirements including required course work and student recital. Questions regarding requirements for music education should be directed to the Coordinator of Music Education.
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIRED HOURS FOR EMPHASIS 1, MUSIC EDUCATION: 104 - 109
INSIDE SCHOOL OF MUSIC: 86 - 90
OUTSIDE SCHOOL OF MUSIC: 18 - 19
REMAINING GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 24
In addition to completing the above major requirements students must complete the remaining graduation requirements. If major requirements fulfill any of the graduation requirements, they are listed below but are subtracted from the graduation credit requirements.
Foundational Studies (0-12)
For additional information about these requirements, including equivalent courses or transfer credit policies, please visit Foundational Studies.
Writing Requirement (6)
- ENGL 103 - Rhetoric and Composition I Credits: 3
- ENGL 203 - Rhetoric and Composition II, Researched Writing in the Domains Credits: 3
Oral Communication Requirement (3)
- COMS 100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3
Quantitative Literacy Requirements (3)
- MATH 101 is the recommended quantitative literacy requirement course for Music majors.
Knowledge Domains (21)
The required minimum of 21 semester hours in Knowledge Domain studies cannot include more than two courses in any one department. (A course with an affiliated laboratory course shall be counted as a single course.)
Creativity and Critical Analysis (3)
- One 3-credit course selected from approved general education list. Creativity and Critical Analysis Course List
- EPFE 400, a program requirement, fulfills one of the course requirements for the Creativity and Critical Analysis Domain.
Nature and Technology (6)
- Two 3-credit courses selected from approved general education list. Nature and Technology Course List
Society and Culture (0)
- The program requirements PSYC 102 and EPFE 201 OR BKST 211 fulfill the two required courses in this Domain.
Knowledge Domain Elective (3)
- One 3-credit course selected from approved general education list.
REMAINING ELECTIVE HOURS: 0
Elective hours may be required if a student successfully completes a competency exam(s) to meet Foundational Studies requirements.
TOTAL GRADUATION HOURS FOR A B.M. DEGREE, EMPHASIS 1, MUSIC EDUCATION: 128 - 133
Requirements in School (80-85)
Core Requirements in School (22-25)
One of the four following areas of study (58-70)
Option 1. Keyboard Music (58-60)
Special requirements
Before the senior year, all students in the keyboard area of study must either pass a keyboard skills proficiency examination or complete keyboard skills classes MUSP 232 - Advanced Keyboard Skills Credits: 2 with a grade of C or better or pass a keyboard skills proficiency examination.
Requirements for students whose primary keyboard instrument is harpsichord are MUHL 437, Piano Literature I Credits: 2, and other music courses 9.
Option 2. Vocal Music (58-70)
Special requirements
Before graduation, all students in the vocal area of study must demonstrate a foreign language proficiency equivalent to one year of college instruction in French, Italian, or German. The student can fulfill this requirement by presenting documented proof of at least two years of high school foreign language instruction in French, Italian, or German with an average grade of C or better; demonstrating competency through a proficiency examination; or completing a one-year foreign language sequence in the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
Option 3. Instrumental Music (58-60)
Ensemble (12)
- Chamber Music Ensemble (1)
- Other ensemble courses (3)
Course work from the following courses (8)
Option 4: Classical Guitar (58-59)
Ensembles (12)
- Other ensemble courses (8)
Course work from the following (2)
Course work from the following (2)
Option 5. Jazz Studies (58-60)
Ensemble (12)
- Other ensembles credits: 4
Course work from the following (4-5)
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIRED HOURS FOR EMPHASIS 2, MUSIC PERFORMANCE: 80 - 85
INSIDE SCHOOL OF MUSIC: 80 - 85
OUTSIDE SCHOOL OF MUSIC: 0 - 10
- Required hours outside the School of Music are only applicable to students pursuing Option 2. Vocal Music.
REMAINING GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 33
In addition to completing the above major requirements students must complete the remaining graduation requirements. If major requirements fulfill any of the graduation requirements, they are listed below but are subtracted from the graduation credit requirements.
Foundational Studies (0-12)
For additional information about these requirements, including equivalent courses or transfer credit policies, please visit Foundational Studies.
Writing Requirement (6)
- ENGL 103 - Rhetoric and Composition I Credits: 3
- ENGL 203 - Rhetoric and Composition II, Researched Writing in the Domains Credits: 3
Oral Communication Requirement (3)
- COMS 100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3
Quantitative Literacy Requirements (3)
- MATH 101 is the recommended quantitative literacy requirement course for Music majors.
Knowledge Domains (21)
The required minimum of 21 semester hours in Knowledge Domain studies cannot include more than two courses in any one department. (A course with an affiliated laboratory course shall be counted as a single course.)
Creativity and Critical Analysis (3)
- One 3-credit course selected from approved general education list. Creativity and Critical Analysis Course List
- EPFE 400, a program requirement, fulfills one of the course requirements for the Creativity and Critical Analysis Domain.
Nature and Technology (6)
- Two 3-credit courses selected from approved general education list. Nature and Technology Course List
Society and Culture (0)
- The program requirements PSYC 102 and EPFE 201 OR BKST 211 fulfill the two required courses in this Domain.
Knowledge Domain Elective (3)
- One 3-credit course selected from approved general education list.
REMAINING ELECTIVE HOURS: 0-7
TOTAL GRADUATION HOURS FOR A B.M. DEGREE, EMPHASIS 2, MUSIC PERFORMANCE: 120 - 129
Requirements in School (85-86)
Core Requirements in School (27)
And the following:
- Approved courses in consultation with faculty advisor (36-37)
- 200-level private keyboard, instrumental, or voice study (8)
- 300-level private keyboard, instrumental, or voice study (4)
- Ensembles (6)
- Other music courses (4)
- MUSC 399B - Senior Research Project or Composition Credits: 0
Special requirement
Before the senior year, all students in this emphasis must either complete at least two semesters of keyboard study or pass a keyboard proficiency examination at the intermediate level. TOTAL DEGREE REQUIRED HOURS FOR EMPHASIS 3, MUSIC COMPOSITION: 85-86
INSIDE SCHOOL OF MUSIC: 85-86
OUTSIDE SCHOOL OF MUSIC: 0
REMAINING GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 33
In addition to completing the above major requirements students must complete the remaining graduation requirements. If major requirements fulfill any of the graduation requirements, they are listed below but are subtracted from the graduation credit requirements.
Foundational Studies (0-12)
For additional information about these requirements, including equivalent courses or transfer credit policies, please visit Foundational Studies.
Writing Requirement (6)
- ENGL 103 - Rhetoric and Composition I Credits: 3
- ENGL 203 - Rhetoric and Composition II, Researched Writing in the Domains Credits: 3
Oral Communication Requirement (3)
- COMS 100 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3
Quantitative Literacy Requirements (3)
- MATH 101 is the recommended quantitative literacy requirement course for Music majors.
Knowledge Domains (21)
The required minimum of 21 semester hours in Knowledge Domain studies cannot include more than two courses in any one department. (A course with an affiliated laboratory course shall be counted as a single course.)
Creativity and Critical Analysis (3)
- One 3-credit course selected from approved general education list. Creativity and Critical Analysis Course List
- EPFE 400, a program requirement, fulfills one of the course requirements for the Creativity and Critical Analysis Domain.
Nature and Technology (6)
- Two 3-credit courses selected from approved general education list. Nature and Technology Course List
Society and Culture (0)
- The program requirements PSYC 102 and EPFE 201 OR BKST 211 fulfill the two required courses in this Domain.
Knowledge Domain Elective (3)
- One 3-credit course selected from approved general education list.
REMAINING ELECTIVE HOURS: 1-2
TOTAL GRADUATION HOURS FOR A B.M. DEGREE, EMPHASIS 3, MUSIC COMPOSITION: 120
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