Music: Music Education, Band BM - 4 Year Degree Map

Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 credits)

Students with are pre-music majors are expected to enroll in MUSC 1105 during their first semester at USU. The course is intended to prepare students for MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I (BCA) . Although the course is not required for graduation, it is expected that students will register for the course and either complete it or test out. Even if testing out, students must register for the course.
MUSC 2180 consists of a series of three proficiency exams that all music majors must complete prior to the completion of four semesters of study.

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1105 - Fundamentals for Music Majors (BCA) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1170 - Keyboard Harmony I 1 credit(s)
MUSC 2180 - Computer Applications in Music Proficiency Exam 1 credit(s)
MUSC 3785 - Marching Band (DHA) 1 credit(s)
MUSC 1800 - Percussion Techniques 1 credit(s)
Select one of the following:
MUSC 2700 - Woodwind Techniques I: Flute, Clarinet 1 credit(s) or
MUSC 1500 - String Techniques 1 credit(s)
Select one of the following:
MUSC 3790 - Symphonic Band (DHA) 1 credit(s) or
MUSC 4700 - Wind Orchestra (DHA) 1 credit(s)
Quantitative Literacy (QL) course (3-5 credits)
Individual Pre-Music Wind/Brass/Percussion Instruction (1 credit)

Spring Semester (17 credits)

MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I (BCA) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1130 - Aural Skills I 1 credit(s)
MUSC 1180 - Keyboard Harmony II 1 credit(s)
MUSC 1190 - World Music 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1500 - String Techniques 1 credit(s) (if not taken first year fall)
MUSC 3790 - Symphonic Band (DHA) 1 credit(s) or
MUSC 4700 - Wind Orchestra (DHA) 1 credit(s)
Individual Pre-Music Wind/Brass/Percussion Instruction (1 credit)
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) course or Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course (3 credits)
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) course or Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course or Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course (3 credits)

Year 2

Fall Semester (17 credits)

Apply for STEP during sophomore year.

ITLS 2500 must be taken summer after second or third year to satisfy STEP requirements but not exceed 18 credit tuition plateau limit.

ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1120 - Music Theory II 3 credit(s)
MUSC 1140 - Aural Skills II 1 credit(s)
MUSC 3785 - Marching Band (DHA) 1 credit(s) (2 semesters minimum)
MUSC 2800 - High Brass Techniques 1 credit(s)
MUSC 3100 - Motivation and Classroom Management Strategies in Secondary Classroom Music 3 credit(s)
MUSC 3110 - Music History I: Antiquity through the Renaissance 3 credit(s)
Individual Pre-Barrier Wind/Brass/Percussion Instruction (1 credit)
One of the following:
MUSC 3790 - Symphonic Band (DHA) 1 credit(s) or
MUSC 4700 - Wind Orchestra (DHA) 1 credit(s)

Spring Semester (18 credits)

Apply for STEP during sophomore year.

Spring MUSC 2210 is a lab course for MUSC 4240 Advanced Conducting (Choral). Band emphasis students can satisfy the choral ensemble requirement by registering in the spring and singing in the practice choir. Fall MUSC 4240 is Advanced Conducting (Instrumental), and is required for the Band emphasis degree.

ITLS 2500 must be taken summer after second or third year to satisfy STEP requirements but not exceed 18 credit tuition plateau limit.

MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III 3 credit(s)
MUSC 2130 - Aural Skills III 1 credit(s)
MUSC 2350 - Conducting 2 credit(s)
MUSC 3120 - Music History II: The Baroque and Classical Periods 3 credit(s)
HDFS 1500 - Human Development Across the Lifespan (BSS) 3 credit(s) is recommended for Dual Licensure; see note below
One of the following:
MUSC 2600 - Sapphire Singers 1 credit(s) or
MUSC 4600 - University Chorale (DHA) 1 credit(s) or
MUSC 2210 - Advanced Conducting Ensemble 1 credit(s) MUSC 2210 lab ensemble for MUSC 4240
One of the following:
MUSC 3790 - Symphonic Band (DHA) 1 credit(s) or
MUSC 4700 - Wind Orchestra (DHA) 1 credit(s)
Quantitative Intensive (QI) course (3 credits)
Individual Music Instruction (1 credit)

Year 3

Fall Semester (17 credits)

A music theory elective course is offered every fall and spring semester. The music theory elective course may be taken any semester after completing MUSC 2110 with a grade of C or better. Music students should plan which option they wish to take and consult with the music department office regarding which semester that option will be offered.

MUSC 3170 - Special Topics in Music Theory 3 credit(s)
MUSC 3190 - Music History III: Romanticism through the 21st Century (CI) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 3220 - Choral Methods and Materials 2 credit(s)
SCED 3300 - Clinical Experience I 1 credit(s) Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 3220 or MUSC 3240
SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
One of the following:
MUSC 3790 - Symphonic Band (DHA) 1 credit(s) or
MUSC 4700 - Wind Orchestra (DHA) 1 credit(s)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) course or Breadth American Institutions (BAI) course (3 credits)
Individual Music Instruction course (1 credit)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

MUSC 2710 - Woodwind Techniques II: Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon 1 credit(s)
MUSC 2810 - Low Brass Techniques 1 credit(s)
SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
MUSC 3240 - Instrumental Methods and Materials 2 credit(s)
MUSC 3900 - Improvisation I 2 credit(s)
SCED 4300 - Clinical Experience II 1 credit(s) must be taken concurrently with MUSC 3220 or MUSC 3240
One of the following:
MUSC 3790 - Symphonic Band (DHA) 1 credit(s) or
MUSC 4700 - Wind Orchestra (DHA) 1 credit(s)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) course or Breadth American Institutions (BAI) course (3 credits)
Individual Music Instruction course (1 credit)
Small Ensemble course (1 credit)

Year 4

Fall Semester (16 credits)

MUSC 3180 - Orchestration 2 credit(s)
MUSC 4240 - Advanced Conducting 2 credit(s) Instrumental Conducting version
MUSC 4920 - Senior Recital 1-2 credit(s) 1 credit minimum
SCED 5200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 credit(s)
SCED 5210 - Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit(s)
One of the following:
MUSC 3790 - Symphonic Band (DHA) 1 credit(s) or
MUSC 4700 - Wind Orchestra (DHA) 1 credit(s)
Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) course (3 credits)
Individual Music Instruction course (1 credit)

Spring Semester (12 credits)

MUSC 5500 - Seminar for Student Teaching 2 credit(s)
MUSC 5630 - Student Teaching in the Schools 10 credit(s)

Dual Licensure Note:

Dual Licensure (Recommended):

PSY 1100 - Lifespan Development 3 or

HDFS 1500 - Human Development Across the Lifespan (BSS) 3

and

MUSC 3260 - Elementary School Music 3

and

Level 1 Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education Workshop (offered every summer)