THE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
The Undergraduate Overview
Dean: Todd Queen; Associate Deans: Elizabeth Avery, Sarah Eyerly, William Fredrickson, Gregory Jones
The College of Music is a vital, integral component of the Florida State University community. It serves as a center of excellence for the cultural development of the community, state, region, and nation, and offers a comprehensive program of instruction for all students who expect to become professional musicians: performers, composers, scholars, educators, administrators, and therapists. For the general University student, it offers a wide spectrum of opportunities for disciplined personal growth and creative achievement. Further, the College maintains the highest quality faculty, students, curriculum, and facilities.
Numerous concerts and recitals are offered by the College of Music throughout the school year. Performing organizations include the Baroque Ensemble, Brass Ensembles, Chamber Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Winds, Choral Union, Collegians (Men's Glee Club), Concert Bands, Duo Piano, Early Music Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Jazz/Pop Vocal Ensembles, Marching Chiefs, Music Theatre Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, Opera Chorus, Opera Orchestra, Percussion Ensembles, String Ensembles, Symphonic Band, University Chorale, University Philharmonia, University Singers, University Symphony, Wind Orchestra, Woodwind Ensembles, Levana (Women's Glee Club), and World Music Ensembles. In addition, there are numerous student and faculty chamber music groups. The College of Music sponsors many faculty solo recitals, as well as faculty chamber music recitals. A monthly calendar of College of Music programs and other cultural activities on campus is available on the College of Music website at https://music.fsu.edu.
The following honorary societies and professional fraternities are sponsored by the College of Music: the Phi Chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda; the Epsilon Iota Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia; the Beta Alpha Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota; the Gamma Nu Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi; the Alpha Omega Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma; the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Mu; the Beta Chi Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon; the Florida State University Music Theory Society; the Florida State University Society for Musicology; and collegiate chapters of the National Association for Music Education, the American Choral Directors Association, and the American Guild of Organists.
Undergraduate Degrees
The College of Music has been a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1930, and its degree requirements are in accordance with the latest published regulations of that association. Following are the undergraduate degrees offered by the College of Music:
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Areas of Emphasis: General Music, Commercial Music, Community Music, Jazz, Sacred Music)
Bachelor of Music in Composition
Bachelor of Music in Music Theory
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Brass
Guitar (classical)
Harp
Jazz
Music Theatre
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Strings (cello, double bass, viola, violin)
Voice
Woodwinds
Bachelor of Music Education
Choral
General
Instrumental
In addition to the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees, the Bachelor of Arts degree in music is offered through the College of Music. The Bachelor of Arts degree in music allows students the opportunity to tailor their degree programs to their specifications by combining other areas of interest with general music studies, such as commercial music, community music, sacred music, and jazz.
The College of Music provides a music minor for the divisions of the University that require a minor course of study. Admission to the minor program requires:
approval of the major department;
approval of the College of Music; and
a placement audition level on an approved instrument or voice.
Detailed information can be obtained from the College of Music's undergraduate studies office.
Graduate Degrees
The following are the graduate degrees offered by the College of Music:
Master of Arts in Arts Administration
Master of Arts in Music (Areas of Emphasis: Music/Liberal Arts, Piano Technology)
Master of Music in Composition
Master of Music in Music Theory
Master of Music in Music Therapy
Master of Music in Musicology
Master of Music in Opera Production (coaching or directing)
Master of Music in Performance
Accompanying
Conducting (band, choral, or orchestral)
Guitar
Harp
Jazz
Organ
Piano
Piano Pedagogy
Strings
Voice
Woodwinds, Brass, or Percussion
Master of Music Education
Doctor of Music in Composition
Doctor of Music in Performance
Collaborative Piano
Guitar
Harp
Organ
Piano
Strings
Voice
Woodwinds, Brass, or Percussion
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Theory
Graduate Certificate in Piano Performance
Consult the Graduate Bulletin for information on the graduate programs offered by the College of Music.
Facilities
Music Facilities
The College of Music enjoys excellent teaching, research, and performance facilities. The two College of Music buildings are located on Copeland Street on the east side of the campus. The Kuersteiner Building, completed in 1948, is a four-story structure that is connected to the Wiley L. Housewright Music Building, which was completed spring 1979. The College of Music also occupies several offices in the Longmire and Kellogg Buildings. These buildings house administrative offices; teaching studios; classrooms; band, orchestra, choral, opera, and ensemble rehearsal halls; commercial music studios; electronic music studios; world music studios; early music studios; concert and recital halls; the Warren D. Allen Music Library; the Center for Music Research; and 105 general use and specialized practice rooms. All music facilities are structurally designed for maximum effectiveness.
Concert Facilities
The Opperman Music Hall, a 408-seat concert hall located in the Kuersteiner Building, is used for faculty recitals, concerts, masterclasses, and lectures. The Ernst von Dohnányi Recital Hall, located in the Housewright Music Building, is a 215-seat recital and lecture facility, while the Longmire Recital Hall in the Longmire Building is a 140-seat facility used for recitals and lectures. Lindsay Recital Hall has 98 seats on a telescoping platform that can be folded back to create an open floor space for special presentations/rehearsals and is used for a variety of small performances. Outdoor performances are occasionally scheduled during the fall and spring in the Owen F. Sellers Music Amphitheatre, while Ruby Diamond Concert Hall provides an impressive large concert environment for opera and major concert productions.
Music Library
As one of the major music libraries of the southeastern United States, the Warren D. Allen Music Library includes an extensive collection of over 200,000 physical items, including more than 80,000 scores, 27,000 books, 42,000 albums and CDs, 2,000 video recordings, and thousands of volumes of periodicals and microforms, plus extensive online streaming audio and video options. The library’s special collections house many rare and unique items dating from as early as the 16th century. Public access computers and equipment for sound and video playback are available for patron use. The library employs eight full-time staff, including four faculty librarians.
Opera Shops
Built in 1977 and 1978, the Opera Scene Shop provides 6,000 square feet of construction space with some storage areas. The building features a drafting office, elevated grid area for constructing wagons and assembling scenic flats or drops, complete hand and table tools, and a wooden “stage” area for painting drops. An opera production is built there each term, as well as sets for opera scenes and opera majors' projects.
The Opera Costume Shop is located in the Kellogg Building. Original costumes are created, or rental costumes altered each term. In addition, costumes are created for various opera workshop scene programs and outreach shows.
Organs
A 1975, 34-stop Holtkamp tracker (mechanical action) organ in Opperman Music Hall is used for recitals, concerts, and lessons. Practice organs include tracker and electric action instruments by Holtkamp and Wicks. Two portable continuo organs are available for performances requiring small instruments: a 1976, four-stop Holtkamp; and a 2003, three-stop Bennett and Giuttari with transposing keyboard. On permanent loan from the College to St. John's Episcopal Church, Tallahassee, a restored English chamber organ built by Hill and Davison between 1837 and 1838 is available in the church's Carter Chapel. Fine organs by Taylor & Boody, C. B. Fisk, and Casavant are available through longstanding arrangements with downtown churches within easy walking distance of the College. Two small organs from Juget-Sinclair Organbuilders, Montreal, were delivered in late 2013: a four-stop continuo organ with transposing keyboard for use by the Choral Department and a four-stop practice organ added to the organ practice room suite.
Opportunities
Honors Program
The College of Music offers honors work in several degree programs to encourage talented juniors and seniors to undertake independent and original research as part of the undergraduate experience. For requirements and other information, see the “University Honors Office and Honor Societies” chapter of this General Bulletin.
Specialized Studies Programs
In addition to the degree programs, the College of Music offers specialized studies programs that provide additional areas of emphasis. The specialized studies programs offered include:
Arts Administration, Graduate
College Teaching, Graduate
Honors Specialized Studies in Music, Undergraduate
Jazz Studies, Undergraduate
Music Education and Leadership, Graduate
Music Entrepreneurial Studies, Undergraduate
Music Therapy Equivalency, Graduate
Pedagogy of Music Theory, Graduate
Performance, Undergraduate
Piano Pedagogy, Undergraduate and Graduate
Sacred Music (instrumental or vocal emphasis), Undergraduate
Additional information regarding the specialized studies programs may be obtained from the College of Music's undergraduate or graduate studies offices.
Special Events
The College of Music provides students an opportunity to participate in many special events and experiences each year. Students interested in receiving additional information should contact the College of Music's publicity office or the College's undergraduate/graduate studies offices. A partial listing includes the following:
The Festival of New Music. This biennial festival features recent works by composers from throughout North America.
Housewright Scholar Residencies. The College of Music enjoys the residencies of visiting scholars each year through the Lucilla and Wiley Housewright Eminent Scholar Chair in Music.
Summer Music Camps. Each year the College of Music provides a performance institute for high school and middle school musicians.
Other Special Events. The College of Music regularly hosts various conventions and workshops, presents festivals, and gives special courses.
Work-Study. Students eligible for work-study through the Office of Financial Aid may request employment through the College of Music.
Faculty Citations. The College of Music may award faculty citations to outstanding students who are pursuing the baccalaureate degree or to graduates who hold a baccalaureate degree from the College of Music. These citations bear the names of distinguished former members of its faculty: the Ernst von Dohnányi citation for excellence in performance or composition; the Ella Scoble Opperman citation for distinguished achievement in the teaching of music and outstanding leadership; and the Warren D. Allen citation for excellence in scholarship. With faculty approval, additional citations may be awarded to graduates who hold master's or doctorate degrees from the College of Music.
Scholarships/Awards
College of Music financial assistance is available in the form of undergraduate music scholarships. These awards are available to undergraduate applicants who demonstrate superior musical ability and are normally renewable provided satisfactory academic and musical progress is demonstrated.
College of Music scholarship assistance ranges from $500 to $16,000. All undergraduate music major applicants are considered for College of Music financial assistance when they audition, provided they audition no later than the deadline established annually by the College of Music.
Additional information regarding College of Music financial assistance may be obtained from the College of Music website or by contacting the College of Music's Admissions Office.
Requirements
Undergraduate Studies
Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Joanna Hunt
Registering. All students working toward the Bachelor of Music degree, the Bachelor of Music Education degree, or the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music register directly in the College of Music.
Non-music majors. Students enrolled in other divisions of the University may take courses in music with the approval of the instructor and College of Music Academic Affairs.
CoreFSU Curriculum. Undergraduates are required to meet the CoreFSU Curriculum requirements as specified in the various music curricula.
Specific Requirements for all Music Majors
Entrance and Placement Audition. All entering students whose curricula require applied music study must take a placement audition and meet appropriate minimum standards through this audition before being granted admission to the College of Music. This audition is heard by a closed faculty jury from the appropriate area. Audition guidelines can be found on the College of Music Admissions website. If students do not meet the minimum standard requirement for applied study, they may reattempt in a future admission cycle (up to a maximum of three unsuccessful attempts). All students have the option of a reexamination for a higher course number at the end of any term.
Jury Examinations. All performance majors and principals must meet the applied music proficiencies for their individual degree program each term for continuation in the music major. Jury examinations are required of all performance majors and principals.
Note: At their discretion, applied instructors may require a student to take a jury examination at the end of any term.
Recital Examinations. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in performance are required to present a joint recital during the junior year (MV_ 3970) and a complete recital in the senior year (MV_ 4971). An examination will precede each of these recitals by at least two weeks. The area faculty will determine the content of the examination. A candidate who passes the examination by a two-thirds positive majority (unless otherwise specified by the area or degree) is eligible to present the required recital.
Student Recital Attendance. All undergraduate music majors must enroll and receive a satisfactory grade (“S”) in student recital attendance (MUS 1010r) for a total of six terms during the undergraduate degree program. Attendance requirements for transfer students who were music majors at the institution from which the transfer is made will be determined by the College of Music in accordance with the number of credit hours completed.
Chamber Music. All woodwind and brass first-year and first-year transfer students must register for MUN 2460 Chamber Music during the first Spring and second fall terms. String first-year and first-year transfer students must register during the first two Fall terms. Other transfers in these areas must register for MUN 2460/4463 during their first fall term at the University.
Curricular Regulations
Auditions. Placement auditions for all undergraduate majors and music minors are required prior to registration for applied study. Jury examinations are given following two terms of study in each applied music series (MV_ 1311–4346 series for all majors except performance majors; MV_ 1411–4446 series for performance majors).
CoreFSU Curriculum Requirements. CoreFSU Curriculum requirements for all undergraduate curricula are listed by areas in the “Undergraduate Degree Requirements” chapter of this General Bulletin. Undergraduate music majors will fulfill the History requirement by selecting MUH 3211 (three credit hours), and the Humanities and Cultural Practice requirement by selecting MUL 2110 and MUH 2512 (four credit hours). Therapy, choral, instrumental, and general music education majors will select PSY 2012 General Psychology (three credit hours) as the Social Science requirement.
All Music Majors. A candidate for a baccalaureate degree must satisfy the following University requirements:
CoreFSU Curriculum cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be 2.0 or higher
Cumulative GPA on all college work must be 2.0 or higher. Cumulative GPA for all music courses must be 2.0 or higher
Courses in CoreFSU Curriculum used to fulfill State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.030 must each be completed with a grade of “C–” or higher
A minimum of 45 credit hours of upper division must be completed (3000 and 4000 level courses)
The final 30 credit hours must be completed at Florida State University; and
A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for graduation.
Each student is strongly urged to be knowledgeable of curricular requirements and University regulations that govern the student's selected academic program. Although an advisor is assigned to aid and assist a student in academic advisement matters, it is imperative for a student to assume the personal responsibility regarding academic progress and successful completion of the program.
Curricula Leading to the Bachelor of Music Degrees
Note: Students are encouraged to obtain specific program of study guides from the College of Music website, at https://music.fsu.edu.
Performance Majors. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in performance must select an area of concentration—piano, organ, voice, harp, guitar, percussion, jazz, or a string, woodwind, or brass instrument—and follow the curriculum in the chosen area of concentration. Bachelor of Music degree candidates in all areas of performance are required to present a joint recital during the junior year (MV3970) and a complete recital during the senior year (MV4971). An examination will precede every such recital by at least two weeks.
All performance majors except piano and organ majors are required to demonstrate proficiency in playing piano accompaniments of medium difficulty (completion of second-year class piano [MVK 2121r] requirements). Credit earned in class piano may be used to satisfy the applied music secondary requirement. This requirement must be met before the end of the junior year.
Piano Performance Majors. Total of 120 credit hours: 34 credit hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four credit hours in keyboard literature; 22 credit hours in theory; ten credit hours in music history and literature; eight credit hours of ensemble; eight credit hours of piano pedagogy and piano accompanying; student recital attendance; one credit hour of music technology; one credit hour of conducting, and 31 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Organ Performance Majors. Total of 120 credit hours: 32 credit hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four credit hours in applied music secondary; ten credit hours in pedagogy and repertory; 22 credit hours in theory; ten credit hours in music history and literature; six credit hours of ensemble; student recital attendance;; one credit hour of music technology; one credit hour of conducting; and 28 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Voice Performance Majors. Total of 131 credit hours: 24 credit hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four credit hours in applied music secondary; 22 credit hours of theory; ten credit hours in music history and literature; six credit hours of ensemble; student recital attendance; 24 credit hours in diction and foreign language; five credit hours of choral literature and conducting and vocal pedagogy; six credit hours of vocal solo literature; four credit hours of opera/music theatre electives; one credit hour of music technology; and 31 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Strings Performance Majors. (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass). Total of one 120 credit hours: 32 credit hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four credit hours in applied music secondary; 22 credit hours of theory; ten credit hours in music history and literature; 12 credit hours of ensemble; student recital attendance; eight credit hours of repertory and pedagogy; one credit hour of conducting; one credit hour of music technology; and 31 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Harp Performance Majors. Total of 120 credit hours: 36 credit hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four credit hours in applied music secondary; four credit hours in harp pedagogy and literature; 22 credit hours of theory; ten credit hours of music history and literature; student recital attendance; eight credit hours of ensemble; three credit hours of electives; one credit hour of music technology; one credit hour of conducting; and 31 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Guitar Performance Majors. Total of 125 credit hours: 32 credit hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four credit hours in applied music secondary; 22 credit hours of theory; ten credit hours in music history and literature; four credit hours of ensemble; student recital attendance; 12 credit hours in repertory and literature and pedagogy; eight credit hours of foreign language; one credit hour of conducting; one credit hour of music technology; and 31 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion Performance Majors. Total of 120 credit hours: 28 credit hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four credit hours in applied music secondary; six credit hours in wind and percussion instrument literature and pedagogy; 22 credit hours of theory; ten credit hours of music history and literature; student recital attendance; 12 credit hours of ensemble; six credit hours of electives; one credit hour of music technology; one credit hour of conducting; and 31 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Jazz Performance Majors. Total of 123 credit hours: 28 credit hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four credit hours in applied music secondary; 15 credit hours in jazz improvisation, jazz theory and arranging, jazz history, and jazz ensemble techniques; 22 credit hours of music theory, ten credit hours of music history and literature; student recital attendance; 12 credit hours of ensemble; one credit hour of music technology; one credit hour of conducting; and 31 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Composition. Approval by the composition faculty is required for admission to the program. Total of one 120 hours: 16 credit hours and jury competency in applied music; four credit hours in applied music secondary; 35 credit hours of theory; 16 credit hours of composition; ten credit hours of music history and literature; student recital attendance; senior recital of compositions; six credit hours of ensemble;; one credit hour of music technology; one credit hour of conducting; and 31credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in composition must pursue, and complete by jury exam, the study of a principal instrument through the MV_4341–4346 series. If keyboard is not chosen as the principal instrument, the candidate must fulfill the requirements of the completion of third-year (MVK 3131r) class piano. A recital of compositions by the composition major is required during the senior year.
Music Theory. Approval by the theory faculty is required for admission. Total of 120 credit hours: 16 credit hours and jury competency in applied music; six credit hours in applied music secondary; 35 credit hours of theory;; ten credit hours of music history and literature; student recital attendance;; two credit hours of thesis; six credit hours of ensemble; 12 credit hours of a foreign language ; one credit hour of music technology; one credit hour of conducting, and 31 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in theory must pursue, and complete by jury exam, the study of a principal instrument through the MV_4341–4346 series. If keyboard is not chosen as the principal instrument, the candidate must fulfill the requirements of the completion of third-year (MVK 3131r) class piano. A senior thesis by the theory major is required during the senior year.
Music Theatre. Approval by the music theatre faculty is required for admission. Total of 132 credit hours: 16 credit hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior recital equivalency; four credit hours in applied music secondary; 16 credit hours of theory; ten credit hours of music history and literature; 18 credit hours of theatre studies; 21 credit hours of movement techniques/dance; four credit hours of music theatre repertory; two credit hours of ensemble; eight credit hours of music theatre workshop; student recital attendance; one credit hour of music technology; one credit hour of conducting; and 31 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Music Therapy. Total of 120 credit hours: 12 credit hours and jury competency in applied music; seven credit hours in applied music secondary; 16 credit hours of theory; ten credit hours of music history and literature; 25 credit hours of music therapy; student recital attendance; seven credit hours of ensemble; 16 credit hours of behavioral/health/natural science; and 31 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum. Following the completion of the academic program, candidates must serve a six-month resident internship at an affiliated, approved clinical center. Certain courses may satisfy both CoreFSU Curriculum and degree requirements. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in music therapy who complete by jury exam the MV_ 2321–2326 level in the principal performance area may continue principal instrument study or may elect to study in two or three secondary performance areas. Dance may be used as one of the secondary performance areas. If piano is not the principal instrument, the candidate is required to meet the minimum internship requirements in piano either by completion of second-year class piano requirements (MVK 2121r) or by examination. A total of 19 credit hours in applied music is required. Students completing the bachelor's degree in music therapy are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination and earn the credential MT-BC (Music Therapist Board Certified).
Curricula Leading to the Bachelor of Music Education Degrees
Music Education Majors. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music Education degree in choral music must choose as a principal instrument voice, piano, harp, guitar, or organ. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music Education degree in instrumental music will choose as a principal instrument piano, organ, guitar, or an orchestral, band, or jazz instrument. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music Education degree with an emphasis in music for the general student must choose as a principal instrument voice, piano, harp, guitar, organ, or an orchestral, band, or jazz instrument. All music education majors must complete applied music requirements as specified in the respective curricula. All music education majors are required to meet the minimum requirements in class piano and class guitar prior to internship.
Florida has placed the following requirements on entry to a teacher certification program:
Grades of “C–” or better in all freshman English and basic mathematics courses; and
Additional requirements as stipulated by each department.
Admission to the Music Education Professional Sequence. The music education professional sequence comprises the following upper-division courses in the music education curriculum: MUE 3311, 3334, 3344, 3443, 3491, 3492, 3493, 3494, 3495r, 3496r, 4324, 4342, 4392, 4411, 4433, 4480, 4481, 4940; MUS 4970r.
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music Education degree in general, choral, or instrumental music may apply to the Internship Committee for admission to the professional sequence upon completion of the equivalent of 45 credit hours at Florida State University or transfer of 45 credit hours from an accredited community college or senior institution. Students may not enroll in courses listed in the professional sequence prior to formal approval by the Internship Committee.
Qualification for admission to the professional sequence is based upon the following minimum criteria:
Cumulative GPA of 2.5
Cumulative music GPA of 3.0
Successful completion of MUE 2040 with minimum grade of “C–”
Successful completion of the FTCE
Completion of CoreFSU Curriculum requirements in English and mathematics with minimum grade of “C–”
Successful completion of sophomore level applied jury; and
Satisfactory faculty evaluations in the areas of music education, applied music, music theory, class piano/guitar, and ensembles.
Transfer students who do not meet all of the above criteria may be admitted to the professional sequence on a provisional basis and may enroll in a maximum of five credit hours of professional sequence coursework during the first term of residence. Students assigned provisional status must complete all requirements and achieve a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 at the conclusion of the first term.
Students may be required to appear before the Internship Committee for an interview for continuation in the MEPS and/or Internship. The committee will decide on continuation based of the criteria stated above, as well as other factors relating to teaching competency and disposition. Applicants denied admission may re-apply during the subsequent semester. Those who re-apply must appear in person, document the removal of the deficiencies, and present any other pertinent information to support reconsideration of the application. Students applying for teacher certification in the state of Florida upon completion of the degree program should request that the certificate be assigned under the status of music education K–12.
Bachelor of Music Education—Instrumental. Total of one 134 credit hours: 12 credit hours and jury competency in applied music; three credit hours in applied music secondary; 16 credit hours of theory; ten credit hours of music history and literature; four credit hours of ensemble; student recital attendance; 54 credit hours of music education including internship (students intending to intern in an elementary school must complete MUE 3344 [3] the term preceding internship); two credit hours of senior project/recital; three credit hours of psychology; and 28 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Bachelor of Music Education—Choral. Total of 134 credit hours: 12 credit hours of applied music; five credit hours of applied music secondary; 16 credit hours of theory; ten credit hours of music history and literature; two credit hours of senior project/recital; student recital attendance; 53 credit hours of music education including internship (students intending to intern in an elementary school must complete MUE 3344 [3] the term preceding internship); six credit hours of ensemble; three credit hours of psychology; and 28 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Bachelor of Music Education—General Emphasis. Total of one 134 credit hours: 12 credit hours and jury competency in applied music; six credit hours in applied music secondary; 16 credit hours of theory; ten credit hours of music history and literature; five credit hours of ensemble; student recital attendance; 51 credit hours of music education including internship; two credit hours of senior project; three credit hours of psychology; and 28 credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum.
Curriculum Leading to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music
A total of 120 credit hours: eight credit hours and jury competency in applied music; 16 credit hours of theory; ten credit hours of music history and literature; four credit hours of ensemble; 12 credit hours of upper-division music electives; student recital attendance; 12 credit hours of foreign language; 30 credit hours of electives/minor requirements; and 31 non-music credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum. At least 66 credit hours must be earned in non-music coursework.
BA Community Music requirements include six credits of music analysis and writing, four to six credits in music and contemporary society, 12 credits in music-making, 18 credits in music and community engagement, 21 credits in advised interdisciplinary electives, student recital attendance, 12 credit hours of foreign language; and 31 non-music credit hours of CoreFSU Curriculum. At least 66 credit hours must be earned in non-music coursework.
Requirements for a Minor in Music
Admission to the program is by approval of the College of Music and by a placement audition at the principal level on an approved instrument or voice.
Music Minor. Total of 25 credit hours: four credit hours in applied music; 12 credit hours of theory; seven credit hours of music history and literature; two credit hours of ensemble; and two credits of student recital attendance.