Accredited by National Association of Schools of Music
Director: Dr. Scott Plugge (936) 294-1360
Faculty: Randy Adams, Wayne Barrett, Patricia Card, Kevin Clifton, David Cole, Kathy Daniel, Peggy DeMers, James Franklin, Brian Gibbs, Rebecca Grimes, Henry Howey, Kyle Kindred, Mary Kay Lake, John Lane, Hayoung Lim, Matthew McInturf, Christopher Michel, Karen Miller, Sheryl Murphy-Manley, Scott Phillips, Javier Pinell, Scott Plugge, Sergio Ruiz, Ilonka Rus, Aric Schneller
Website: for faculty specialties, please see www.shsu.edu/music
Mission
The Sam Houston State University School of Music exists as a community of musician-educators whose mission is:
- To educate and train students for lives of service and contribution — as teachers, performers, composers, therapists and scholars;
- To provide and nurture a nucleus of musical life for the larger community;
- To educate the university student population regarding music’s intrinsic value as a part of the human experience and its central role in human culture;
- To mutually encourage one another in professional growth and attainment.
Our mission encompasses a variety of programs and curricula, traditional and innovative which are regularly examined for effectiveness, quality and relevance. It includes our commitment to a combination of:
- Classroom studies in music;
- The live performance of music both individually and collectively, as central to music study, development and knowledge.
As an integral part of our mission, we commit ourselves to continuing steps toward realizing the full potential of community, both as teachers and as colleagues; further, we commit to interaction with our students that emphasizes personal attention and interest in their total musical/intellectual development.
Academic Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Music:
- General Music Track
Bachelor of Music:
- Performance Track (Instrumental; voice; and keyboard)
- Music Education/Teacher Certification Track (Instrumental; Instrumental-Strings; and Chorale emphasis)
- Composition Track
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
Minor in Music
The School of Music offers instruction in the following applied areas: Bassoon, Clarinet, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, Horn, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Saxophone, String Bass, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, and Voice.
Highlights
All music majors receive training in applied music, music theory, music history, and, where appropriate, professional training specific to a particular field. Each student receives private instruction in his or her principal applied area (such as piano, trumpet, or voice), participates in musical ensembles (such as wind ensemble, orchestra, choir, or jazz band), and is afforded a multitude of opportunities to grow and develop as a musician. Students develop keyboard skills in a state-of-the-art piano lab and have their musical training enhanced in a Computer Assisted Instruction lab.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the School of Music are successfully employed around the state, the nation, and internationally as:
- music educators
- music therapists
- musical performers
- music scholars
- music composers
- music industry
Student Organizations
Numerous student organizations actively promote enrichment across a wide array of musical interests.
American Choral Directors Association
American String Teachers Association/Symphony Association — the group’s membership consists of string students at Sam Houston State University and was organized to support string pedagogy on the SHSU campus.
Kappa Kappa Psi — national band fraternity. Provides valuable service to the school and serves to promote excellence in band music.
Music Educators National Conference — national organization for music education. Membership in this student chapter is open to music education majors.
Mu Tau Omega — student organization for music therapy. Membership open to interested students committed to the study and/or advancement of music therapy in community, educational, and clinical settings.
Phi Mu Alpha — international music fraternity for men. Provides valuable service to the school and community.
Pi Kappa Lambda — national music honor society. Invitation to membership is limited to the top students from the junior, senior, and graduate classes by vote of the faculty members of Pi Kappa Lambda.
Sigma Alpha Iota — international music fraternity for women. Provides valuable service to the school and community.
Tau Beta Sigma — national band sorority. Supports band studies and provides valuable support service to instrumental ensembles and to the school.
Internships
Following the completion of all coursework, the music therapy student must fulfill a 900-1040 hour (five-six month) clinical internship at an AMTA national roster internship site or an SHSU university-affiliated internship site. The intern must be supervised on-site by a qualified and approved MT-BC supervisor. The internship is the final requirement for graduating with the bachelor’s degree in music therapy. Once it has been completed, the individual is eligible to sit for the board certification examination. A passing grade on the exam will result in board certification and the credentials MT-BC.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available both from the School of Music and from the University to support student study. For more information regarding scholarships, prospective or current students should contact the Chair of the School of Music. Information on University scholarships may be obtained from the Office of Academic Scholarships website at www.shsu.edu/~sfa_www/scholarship.html or telephone (936) 294-1672. Interested persons may also gather more information from the School of Music website.
Music scholarships are awarded for participation in ensembles. All students awarded a music scholarship are required to perform in ensembles. Scholarship students will audition and perform in ensembles as required.
Program Specific Requirements
General Requirements for Music Majors — Students desiring to major in music must have previous musical experience.
Audition — All students entering the School of Music as music majors must audition in their major performance area and be accepted for a specific degree plan (e.g. Bachelor of Music: Performance, Music Education/Teacher Certification, Composition; Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy). Music therapy majors must also schedule and pass an interview with the Director of Music Therapy.
Grades — Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all courses required in the major. If they receive a grade lower than a “C” they will be placed on academic probation until they retake the course with the “C” or better grade.
Jury — All students enrolled in applied classes (private studio instruction) must take jury examinations at the end of each semester.
Ensemble — All students enrolled in applied classes should perform in an ensemble.
Sophomore barrier — Before students majoring in music are allowed to enroll for 300-level courses in applied music, they must pass a proficiency examination/barrier. The exam is normally administered at the end of their fourth semester of study. NOTE: students are given/allowed three opportunities to pass the barrier. If they do not pass by the third attempt, they cannot continue as music majors.
Piano proficiency — Students must pass a proficiency examination in piano. Students who do not have the requisite skills may enroll in piano classes. Completion of the piano classes with a grade of “C” or better meets the skills requirement for the keyboard proficiency.
Concert attendance — Students are required to attend 12 performances (from a specified list) each semester for six semesters in all undergraduate Bachelor of Music major tracks. Transfer students may receive a credit or waiver for up to three semesters. Details of this requirement are printed in the School of Music Student Handbook.
Large ensemble — Enrollment in a large ensemble is expected of full-time music majors each fall and spring semester. Music therapy majors must enroll in an ensemble for 6 semesters. The minimum requirement is seven semesters for B.M. Music Education/Teacher Certification track; eight semesters for other B.M. tracks; and six semesters for Music Therapy majors.
- For piano principals (non-performance majors), accompanying (ENS 110/310) will satisfy a portion of this requirement.
- For piano performance majors, Collaborative Piano (ENS 110/310) satisfies the major ensemble requirement.
- Further details are printed in the School of Music Student Handbook.
- Freshmen and sophomore students enroll in 100-level ensembles; juniors and seniors enroll in 300-level ensembles.
Curriculum
University Core: 42 hours
Component Area 1 6 hours
Component Area 2 3 hours
Component Area 3 8 hours
Component Area 4 9 hours
Component Area 5 15 hours
Component Area 6 1 hour
Required Courses for Majors
Bachelor of Arts in Music
General Music Track 120 hours
Bachelor of Music:
Performance Track 120 hours
Theory/Composition Track 120 hours
Music Education/Teacher
Certification Track 134 hours
Choral 136 hours
Bachelor of Music in
Music Therapy 130-133 hours
Minor in Music 20 hours
Bachelor of Arts in Music
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
General Music Core: 20 hours
MUS 111X SCH 1
MUS 112X SCH 1
MUS 122 SCH 2
MUS 123 SCH 2
MUS 124 SCH 2
MUS 125 SCH 2
MUS 138w SCH 3 (MUS 138w counts toward Component Area 4)
MUS 222 SCH 2
MUS 224 SCH 2
MUS 376 or 377 SCH 3
General Music Track
Ensembles — 4 hours (with advisor and conductor/director/faculty approval)
ENS 111/311 SCH 1
ENS 116/316 SCH 1
ENS 216/416 SCH 1
ENS 117/317 SCH 1
ENS 110 SCH 1
NOTE: 2 hours must be advanced.
Studio Instruction — 8 hours
MUS 101X SCH 2
MUS 301X SCH 2
Performance and music electives — 18 hours
ENS 110 SCH 1
ENS 111/311 SCH 1
ENS 115 SCH 1
ENS 116/316 SCH 1
ENS 216/416 SCH 1
ENS 117/317 SCH 1
ENS 118/318 SCH 1
ENS 119/319 SCH 1
NOTE: Not more than 4 additional ENS or MUS 118/119 hours can be counted toward the degree.
MUS 223 SCH 2
MUS 226 SCH 2
MUS 301 SCH 2
MUS 302 SCH 2
MUS 362 SCH 3
MUS 363 SCH 3 (Should be Structure & Analysis)
MUS 367 SCH 3
MUS 377 SCH 3
MUS 424 SCH 2
MUS 474 SCH 3
NOTE: Other courses may be recommended by an advisor and must be approved by the Director, School of Music.
Note: All BA Degrees require 12 semester hours of foreign language (same language)
Free Electives — 28 hours
These are courses from the University’s catalog that can apply to the required number of hours required for the BA. These electives must include at least 18 hours of advanced (300 and 400-level) courses.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Arts |
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Major in Music |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
Freshman |
Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
Freshman |
Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
Sophomore |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts)1 |
9 |
Sophomore |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
Junior |
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
Junior |
Major Core 20 HOURS |
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1 |
Freshman |
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1 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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MUS 138 * COUNTS COMP 4 |
3 |
Sophomore |
2 |
Sophomore |
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2 |
Sophomore |
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MUS 376 OR 377 |
3 |
Sophomore |
Major |
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ENSEMBLES: 4 HOURS (w/ conductor/director approval) |
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ENS 111/311 |
1 |
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ENS 116/316 |
1 |
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ENS 216/416 |
1 |
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ENS 117/317 |
1 |
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ENS 110 |
1 |
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NOTE: LOWER LEVEL: Freshman AND Sophomore |
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UPPER LEVEL: Junior AND Senior |
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NOTE: 2 HOURS MUST BE ADVANCED |
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STUDIO INSTRUCTION – 12 HOURS |
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ENS 101X |
8 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
ENS 301X |
4 |
Junior/Senior |
PERFORMANCE & MUSIC ELECTIVES – 18 HOURS |
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ENS 110 |
1 |
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ENS 111/311 |
1 |
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ENS 115 |
1 |
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ENS 116/316 |
1 |
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ENS 216/416 |
1 |
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ENS 117/317 |
1 |
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ENS 118 |
1 |
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ENS 119 |
1 |
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NOTE: LOWER LEVEL: Freshman AND Sophomore |
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UPPER LEVEL: Junior AND Senior |
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NOTE: NOT MORE THAN 4 ADDITIONAL ENS HOURS CAN BE COUNTED TOWARD THE DEGREE |
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2 |
Sophomore |
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2 |
Sophomore |
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XXX 301X (MAY BE REPEATED ONCE FOR DEGREE CREDIT) |
2 |
Junior |
XXX 302X |
2 |
Junior |
3 |
Junior |
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3 |
Junior |
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MUS 377 |
3 |
Junior |
2 |
Senior |
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3 |
Senior |
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Foreign Language: All BA requires 12 hours of foreign language (same language) |
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Free electives – 16 hours |
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Courses from the university’s catalog that can apply to the required number of hours required for the BA. These electives must include 16 advanced hours (300 & 400 level courses. |
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Minor (not required) |
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Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes: 1 FL 263 or 264 satisfies Component Area IV and the degree specific requirement.
Students should use the electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.
Bachelor of Music
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Music Core: 25 hours
MUS 122 SCH 2
MUS 123 SCH 2
MUS 124 SCH 2
MUS 125 SCH 2
MUS 138w SCH 2
MUS 222 SCH 2
MUS 223 SCH 2
MUS 224 SCH 2
MUS 226 SCH 2
MUS 363 SCH 3
MUS 376 SCH 3
MUS 377 SCH 3
Music Education/Teacher Certification Track
The Bachelor of Music degree with teacher certification, when successfully completed, qualifies a student for All-Level State Certification to teach music in early childhood through twelfth grade. The degree consists of:
University Core 42 + Music Core 25 + Education Block 27 + emphasis area 39-42 = 133-136 hours.
Education Block: 27 hours
COM 384 SCH 3
EED 491 SCH 3
RDG 392 SCH 3
SED 374 SCH 3
SED 383 SCH 3
SED 464 SCH 3
SED 494 SCH 3
SED 496 SCH 3
SED 480 SCH 3
Instrumental Emphasis: 42 hours
Applied Lessons lower-level 101X
Applied Lessons advanced 301X
Applied Lessons with Junior Recital 302X
MUS 111X SCH 1
MUS 112X SCH 1
MUS 113X SCH 1
MUS 113 and 116 SCH 1
MUS 213 and 216 SCH 1
MUS 310 SCH 1
MUS 311 SCH 1
MUS 313 and 316 SCH 1
MUS 362 SCH 3
MUS 367 SCH 3
MUS 424 SCH 2
ENS 1XX SCH 1
ENS 3XX SCH 1
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Music |
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SPECIALIZATION – ALL LEVEL CERT INSTRUMENTAL (BM MAW) |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
Freshman |
Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
Freshman |
Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
Sophomore |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
9 |
Sophomore |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
Junior |
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
Junior |
Degree Specific Requirements |
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EDUCATION BLOCK: 24 HOURS |
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3 |
Senior |
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RDG 392 |
3 |
Junior |
3 |
Junior |
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3 |
Junior |
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3 |
Senior |
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3 |
Senior |
|
3 |
Senior |
|
3 |
Senior |
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Major Core: 25 HOURS |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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MUS 138w 9 * COUNTS FOR COMP AREA 4 |
3 |
Sophomore |
2 |
Sophomore |
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2 |
Sophomore |
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2 |
Sophomore |
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2 |
Sophomore |
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3 |
Junior |
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3 |
Junior |
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Major: 42 HOURS |
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APPLIED LESSONS: LOWER LEVEL XXX101X |
8 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
APPLIED LESSONS: UPPER LEVEL XXX301X |
4 |
Junior/Senior |
APPLIED LESSONS WITH JR RECITAL: XXX302X |
2 |
Senior |
1 |
Freshman |
|
1 |
Freshman |
|
1 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
1 |
Junior |
|
1 |
Junior |
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2 |
Junior |
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3 |
Junior |
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3 |
Junior |
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3 |
Junior |
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2 |
Senior |
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ENS LOWER |
4 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
ENS UPPER |
3 |
Junior/Senior |
Minor (if required) |
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Total Hours: 130 Hours |
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Notes: *Class instrument requirement will be reduced by one credit/semester in the student’s applied area.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Instrumental Strings Emphasis
Applied Lessons lower-level 101X
Applied Lessons advanced 301X
Applied Lessons with Junior Recital 302X
MUS 111X SCH 1
MUS 112X SCH 1
MUS 113X SCH 1
MUS 113 SCH 1
MUS 213 SCH 1
MUS 311 SCH 1
MUS 313 SCH 1
MUS 310 SCH 1
MUS 362 SCH 3
MUS 367 SCH 3
MUS 461 SCH 3
MUS 424 SCH 2
ENS 1XX SCH 1
ENS 118 SCH 1
ENS 3XX SCH 1
ENS 318 SCH 1
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Music |
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SPECIALIZATION – ALL LEVEL CERT INSTRUMENTAL (STRING) (BM MAS) |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
Freshman |
Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
Freshman |
Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
Sophomore |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
9 |
Sophomore |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
Junior |
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
Junior |
Degree Specific Requirements |
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EDUCATION BLOCK: 24 HOURS |
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3 |
Senior |
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RDG 392 |
3 |
Junior |
3 |
Junior |
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3 |
Junior |
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3 |
Senior |
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3 |
Senior |
|
3 |
Senior |
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3 |
Senior |
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Major Core |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Freshman |
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MUS 138w 9 * COUNTS FOR COMP AREA 4 |
3 |
Sophomore |
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
SOHPMORE |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
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MUS 377 |
3 |
Junior |
Major |
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APPLIED LESSONS: LOWER LEVEL XXX101X |
8 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
APPLIED LESSONS: UPPER LEVEL XXX301X |
4 |
Junior/Senior |
APPLIED LESSONS WITH JR RECITAL: XXX302X |
2 |
Senior |
1 |
Freshman |
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1 |
Freshman |
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1 |
Sophomore |
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1 |
Sophomore |
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1 |
Sophomore |
|
1 |
Junior |
|
1 |
Junior |
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1 |
Sophomore |
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3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
2 |
Junior |
|
ENS LOWER LEVEL |
4 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
ENS UPPER LEVEL |
3 |
Junior/Senior |
ENS 118 |
1 |
Freshman |
ENS 318 |
1 |
Junior |
Minor (if required) |
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Total Hours: 133 Hours |
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Choral Emphasis
VOI 101X SCH 2
VOI 301X SCH 2
VOI 302X SCH 2
MUS 117 SCH 1
MUS 118 SCH 1
MUS 119 SCH 1
MUS 424 SCH 2
MUS 462 SCH 3
MUS 362 SCH 3
ENS 111 SCH 1
ENS 311 SCH 1
MUS 312 SCH 1
MUS 367 SCH 3
MUS 111X SCH 1
MUS 112X SCH 1
MUS 113X SCH 1
MUS 114x SCH 1
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Music |
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SPECIALIZATION –ALL LEVEL CERT CHORAL (BM MCC) |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
Freshman |
Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
Freshman |
Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
Sophomore |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
9 |
Sophomore |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
Junior |
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
Junior |
Degree Specific Requirements |
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EDUCATION BLOCK: 24 HOURS |
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3 |
Senior |
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RDG 392 |
3 |
Junior |
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Senior |
|
3 |
Senior |
|
3 |
Senior |
|
3 |
Senior |
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Major Core |
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2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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MUS 138w * COUNTS FOR COMP AREA 4 |
3 |
Sophomore |
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
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2 |
Sophomore |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
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MUS 377 |
3 |
Junior |
Major |
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APPLIED LESSONS: LOWER LEVEL XXX101X |
8 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
APPLIED LESSONS: UPPER LEVEL XXX301X |
4 |
Junior/Senior |
APPLIED LESSONS WITH JR RECITAL: XXX302X |
2 |
Senior |
1 |
Freshman |
|
1 |
Freshman |
|
1 |
Sophomore |
|
1 |
Sophomore |
|
1 |
Freshman |
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1 |
Sophomore |
|
1 |
Sophomore |
|
1 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
2 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
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ENS 111 |
4 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
ENS 311 |
3 |
Junior/Senior |
Minor (if required) |
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Total Hours: 131 Hours |
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Performance Track-Instrumental emphasis (non-keyboard): 53 hours
Applied Lessons 101
Applied Lessons 301
Applied Lessons with Junior Recital 302
MUS 417 SCH 1
ENS 1XX SCH 1
ENS 3XX SCH 1
ENS 118 SCH 1
ENS 318 SCH 1
MUS 111 SCH 1
MUS 112 SCH 1
MUS 113 SCH 1
MUS 114 SCH 1
MUS 362 SCH 3
MUS 461 SCH 3
Advanced (300-400 level courses) music electives selected from the following: 14 hours
Select 3 hours from:
CMP 101X SCH 1
MUS 364 SCH 3
MUS 379 SCH 3
MUS 465 SCH 3
Select 11 hours from the following courses:
MUS 424 SCH 2
MUS 465 SCH 3
MUS 367 SCH 3
MUS 468 SCH 3
MUS 474 SCH 3
Bachelor of Music Specialization in Performance
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Music |
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SPECIALIZATION – INSTRUMENTAL (BM MPI) |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
Freshman |
Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
Freshman |
Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
Sophomore |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
9 |
Sophomore |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
Junior |
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
Junior |
Major Core |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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MUS 138w * COUNTS FOR COMP AREA 4 |
3 |
Sophomore |
2 |
Sophomore |
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2 |
Sophomore |
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2 |
Sophomore |
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2 |
Sophomore |
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3 |
Junior |
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3 |
Junior |
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MUS 377 |
3 |
Junior |
Major |
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APPLIED LESSONS: LOWER LEVEL XXX101X |
8 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
APPLIED LESSONS: UPPER LEVEL XXX301X |
6 |
Junior/Senior |
APPLIED LESSONS WITH JR RECITAL: XXX302X |
2 |
Junior |
1 |
Freshman |
|
1 |
Freshman |
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1 |
Sophomore |
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1 |
Sophomore |
|
3 |
Junior |
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1 |
Senior |
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3 |
Senior |
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ENS LOWER LEVEL ENSEMBLES |
4 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
ENS UPPER LEVEL ENSEMBLES |
4 |
Junior/Senior |
Advanced music electives select 3 hours from |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
Junior |
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Select 11 hours from the following courses: |
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3 |
Junior/Senior |
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2 |
Junior/Senior |
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3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
ENS 118 |
1 |
|
ENS 318 |
3 |
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Minor (not required) |
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Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes: Students should use the electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.
Performance Track – Vocal emphasis: 53 hours
VOI 101X SCH 2
VOI 301X SCH 2
VOI 302X SCH 2
MUS 417 SCH 1
ENS 1XX SCH 1
ENS 3XX SCH 1
MUS 111X SCH 1
MUS 112 SCH 1
MUS 113 SCH 1
MUS 117 SCH 1
MUS 118 SCH 1
MUS 118 SCH 1
MUS 462 SCH 3
MUS 381 SCH 3
ENS 119/319 SCH 1
Select a minimum of 13 hours from the following advanced electives as approved by advisor:
MUS 424 SCH 2
MUS 380 SCH 3
ENS 319 SCH 1
ENS318 SCH 1
MUS 362 SCH 3
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Music |
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SPECIALIZATION – PERFORMANCE VOCAL (BM MPV) |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
Freshman |
Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
Freshman |
Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
Sophomore |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
9 |
Sophomore |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
Junior |
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
Junior |
Major Core |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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2 |
Freshman |
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MUS 138w * COUNTS FOR COMP AREA 4 |
3 |
Sophomore |
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
MUS 377 |
3 |
Junior |
Major 41 hours |
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VOI 101X |
8 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
VOI 301X |
6 |
Junior/Senior |
VOI 302X |
2 |
Junior |
ENS LOWER LEVEL ENSEMBLES |
4 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
ENS UPPER LEVEL ENSEMBLES |
4 |
Junior/Senior |
1 |
Freshman |
|
1 |
Freshman |
|
1 |
Sophomore |
|
1 |
Freshman |
|
1 |
Sophomore |
|
1 |
Freshman |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
1 |
Senior |
|
ENS 119 |
1 |
|
ENS 319 |
2 |
|
Select a minimum of 13 hours from the following advanced electives |
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ENS 318 |
1 |
Junior/Senior |
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
MUS 380 |
3 |
Junior/Senior |
2 |
Junior/Senior |
|
Minor (not required) |
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Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes: Students should use the electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.
Advanced foreign language courses may be substituted and are strongly encouraged.
Performance Track– Piano Emphasis: 53 hours
PNO 101X SCH 2
PNO 301X SCH 2
PNO302 SCH 2
MUS 417 SCH 1
ENS 110 SCH 1
ENS 310 SCH 1
ENS 318 SCH 1
ENS 1XX/3XX SCH 1
MUS 432 SCH 3 – Proposed to change number and hr. credit – should pass
MUS 382 SCH 3
Electives: select 18 hours from the following course as approved by the piano faculty:
MUS 383W SCH 3
MUS 485 SCH 3
MUS 484 SCH 3
MUS 364 SCH 3
MUS 424 SCH 2
MUS 362 SCH 3
ENS 118 or 318 SCH 1
MUS 381 SCH 3
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor Music |
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SPECIALIZATION – PERFORMANCE PINAO (BM MPP) |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
Freshman |
Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
Freshman |
Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
Sophomore |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
9 |
Sophomore |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
Junior |
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
Junior |
Major Core |
||
2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Freshman |
|
MUS 138w * COUNTS FOR COMP AREA 4 |
3 |
Sophomore |
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
MUS 377 |
3 |
Junior |
Major: PIANO EMPHASIS: 53 HOURS |
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PNO 101X |
8 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
PNO 301X |
6 |
Junior/Senior |
PNO 302X |
2 |
Junior |
ENS 110 |
4 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
ENS 310 |
3 |
Junior/Senior |
ENS 318 |
2 |
Junior/Senior |
3 |
Junior |
|
1 |
Senior |
|
3 |
Senior |
|
3 |
|
|
Select 18 hours from the following electives |
||
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
2 |
Junior/Senior |
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
ENS 118/318 |
1 |
Sophomore/Junior |
Minor (not required) |
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Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes: Students should use the electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Composition Track: 53 hours
The major in music composition is designed to prepare the student for graduate study in the field. Students who pursue this degree are those who have career interests as composers/arrangers or as teachers of composition.
MUS 111X SCH 1
MUS 112X SCH 1
MUS 113X SCH 1
CMP 111XX SCH 1
CMP 331XX SCH 3
ENS 1XX SCH 1
ENS 3XX SCH 1
MUS 362 SCH 3
MUS 465 SCH 3
MUS 417 SCH 1
XXX 101 SCH 2
XXX 301 SCH 2
Select 10 hours from the following with Composition Faculty Advisor approval:
MUS 473 SCH 3 (SHOULD BE ELECTRONIC MUSIC)
MUS 364 SCH 3
MUS 372 SCH 3
MUS 475 SCH 3
Composition Track
The major in music composition is designed to prepare the student for graduate study in the field. Students who pursue this degree are those who have career interests as composers/arrangers or as teachers of composition.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Music |
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SPECIALIZATION – COMPOSITION (BM MCP) |
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SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
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Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
Freshman |
Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
Freshman |
Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
Sophomore |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
9 |
Sophomore |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
Junior |
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
Junior |
Major Core |
||
2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Freshman |
|
MUS 138w * COUNTS FOR COMP AREA 4 |
3 |
Sophomore |
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
MUS 377 |
3 |
Junior |
Major |
||
CMP 111X |
4 |
|
CMP 331X |
12 |
|
XXX101X |
8 |
|
XXX301X |
4 |
|
ENS LOWER LEVEL ENSEMBLES |
2 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
ENS UPPER LEVEL ENSEMBLES |
2 |
Junior/Senior |
1 |
Freshman |
|
1 |
Freshman |
|
1 |
Sophomore |
|
1 |
Sophomore |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
1 |
Senior |
|
3 |
Senior |
|
Select 10 hours from the following electives |
|
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
ENS 318 – NEW MUSIC ENS (MAY REPEAT TWICE) |
1 |
|
Minor (not required) |
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Total Hours: 120 Hours |
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Notes: Students should use the electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy: 130-133 hours
The music therapy curriculum prepares the student for a career as a music therapist and includes the requisite professional certification. A one-semester internship is required.
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Music Core: 17 hours
MUS 122 SCH 2
MUS 123 SCH 2
MUS 124 SCH 2
MUS 125 SCH 2
MUS 222 SCH 2
MUS 224 SCH 2
MUS 138w SCH 3*
MUS 226 SCH 2
MUS 376 or 377 SCH 3
Therapy Courses: 59 hours
101X Applied Lessons lower-level SCH 2
3XX Applied Lessons Advanced SCH 2
MUS 111X SCH 1
MUS 112X SCH 1
MUS 113X SCH 1
ENS 1XX SCH 1
ENS 3XX SCH 1
MUS 162 SCH 3
MUS 165/166 SCH 3
MUS 310 SCH 1
MUS 336 SCH 3
MUS 337 SCH 3
MUS 310X SCH 1
MUS 311X SCH 1
MUS 410x SCH 1
MUS 411X SCH 1
MUS 238 SCH 3
MUS 239 SCH 3
MUS 365W SCH 3
MUS 366 SCH 3
MUS 495 SCH 3
MUS 496 SCH 3
MUS 497 SCH 3
MUS 498 SCH 3
Select 6 hours from the following with Music Therapy advisor approval:
MUS 367 SCH 3
PHL 471 SCH 3
ENS SCH 1
MUS SCH 3
PSY SCH 3
DNC SCH 3
Clinical foundation: required for American Music therapy Association: 6 hours
PSY 131 SCH 3 (fulfills university core requirement)
BIO 245 SCH 3 (fulfills university core requirement)
SCO 168 SCH 3 (fulfills university core requirement)
SPD 231 SCH 3
PSY 331 SCH 3
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Bachelor of Music |
||
MUSIC THERAPY |
||
SHSU Course Number |
Hours |
Recommended Sequence |
Core Curriculum |
||
Component Area I (Communication) |
6 |
Freshman |
Component Area II (Mathematics) |
3 |
Freshman |
Component Area III (Natural Sciences) |
8 |
Sophomore |
Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) |
9 |
Sophomore |
Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
15 |
Junior |
Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) |
1 |
Junior |
Major Core |
||
2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Freshman |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
2 |
Sophomore |
|
MUS 138w * COUNTS FOR COMP AREA 4 |
3 |
Sophomore |
2 |
Junior |
|
MUS 376 OR MUS 377 |
3 |
Junior |
Major 62 HOURS |
||
XXX101X |
8 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
XXX301X |
4 |
Junior/Senior |
ENS LOWER LEVEL ENSEMBLES |
4 |
Freshman/Sophomore |
ENS UPPER LEVEL ENSEMBLES |
2 |
Junior/Senior |
1 |
Freshman |
|
1 |
Freshman |
|
1 |
Sophomore |
|
3 |
Freshman |
|
3 |
Senior |
|
3 |
Freshman |
|
3 |
Sophomore |
|
1 |
Sophomore |
|
1 |
Junior |
|
1 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
3 |
Junior |
|
1 |
Senior |
|
1 |
Senior |
|
3 |
Senior |
|
3 |
Senior |
|
3 |
Senior/Internship |
|
3 |
Senior/Internship |
|
SELECT 6 HOURS FROM THE FOLLOWING: |
|
|
3 |
Junior/Senior |
|
PHL 471 |
3 |
Junior/Senior |
ENS XXX |
1 |
Junior/Senior |
MUS: ADVANCED MUSIC ELECTIVE |
3 |
Junior/Senior |
PSY: ADVANCED PSY ELECTIVE |
3 |
Junior/Senior |
DNC: ADVANCED DNC ELECTIVE |
3 |
Junior/Senior |
CLINICAL FOUNDATION: |
||
PSY 131 |
3 |
Freshman |
BIO 245 |
3 |
Sophomore |
SOC 168 |
3 |
Freshman |
SPD 231 |
3 |
Sophomore |
PSY 331 |
3 |
Junior |
Minor (if required) |
||
|
|
|
Total Hours: 130-133 HOURS |
||
Notes: 1 PSY 131, BIO 245 and SOC 168 satisfies component areas and degree specific requirements.
Students should use the minor and electives to complete the 42-advanced hour requirement for graduation.
Minor in Music
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
Students who elect music as a minor must complete a minimum of 20 hours, SIX of which must be advanced (300 or 400-level). Up to twelve hours of applied music (studio instruction and ensembles) may be used in the minor. To enroll in private instruction or perform in ensembles, students must audition for in their respective applied areas and for each ensemble.
Required courses in the Music Minor: Hours 6
MUS 138w SCH 3 (Component Area 4)
MUS 161 SCH 3
Advanced Courses: Music Minors must take 6 hours selected from:
MUS 376 SCH 3
MUS 377W SCH 3
MUS 381 SCH 3
MUS 379 SCH 3
ADD: MUS 380W SCH 3
Elective courses in the Music Minor: hours 8
ENS XXX SCH 1 *music minor students may take up to 6 hours of ensembles– auditions are required.
XXX 101/301 SCH 2 *music students may take up to 8 hours of studio instruction– auditions required.
MUS 165 SCH 3
MUS 238 SCH 3
MUS 239 SCH 3
MUS 262 SCH 3
MUS 264 SCH 3
MUS 265 SCH 3
MUS 311 SCH 1
MUS 312 SCH 1
NOTE: Students enrolled in studio instruction must be concurrently enrolled in an ensemble.
ENSEMBLES
***3 Digit to 4 Digit Crosswalk***
The following performance ensembles are open to all students of the University who qualify by audition:
Large Ensembles
ENS 116, 316 Symphonic Band
ENS 117, 317 Orchestra
ENS 216, 416 Wind Ensemble
ENS 111, 311 Chorus
Small Ensembles
ENS 115, 315 Jazz Ensemble
ENS 119, 319 Opera Workshop
ENS 118, 318 Chamber Music
ENS 110, 310 Keyboard Skills and Collaborative Techniques
No more than eight hours earned in these large ensembles may be counted toward a degree. Small ensembles may be counted if approved by the ensemble directors, studio instructor and the Director, School of Music.
ENS 110, 310 Ensemble for keyboard students (performance major only)
ENS 111, 311 Ensemble for vocal students
ENS 116, 216,
316, 416 Ensemble for wind and percussion students
ENS 117, 317 Ensemble for string students
ENS 118/318 Ensemble for guitar students
Additional ensembles are strongly encouraged for those who qualify by audition:
ENS 115/315 Jazz Ensemble
ENS 119/319 Opera Workshop
ENS 118/318 Chamber Music (including piano trios, string quartets, percussion
ensemble, etc.)
Ensembles
- Music majors should enroll in at least one ensemble each semester they are enrolled as full time students.
- Students enrolled in Studio Instruction should be concurrently enrolled in an ensemble.
- Jazz Ensemble will not normally be considered as the major ensemble for graduation hours.
- Modifications or exceptions may be made in rare or unusual circumstances. Those exceptions require approval by the Director, School of Music after coordination with the ensemble directors and studio instructors.
- Students should not be enrolled in more than 2 ensembles per semester. Enrollment in more than two ensembles requires approval.
- Music Therapy majors must participate in 6 semesters of ensembles.
Marching Band
- Music Education Majors are required to be in Marching Band for 3 semesters.
- Music Performance Majors are required to be in Marching Band for 2 semesters.
- Music Therapy Majors, music minors, and non-majors are encouraged to participate in Marching Band.
- String, vocal and keyboard students are not required to perform in the Marching Band.
For information regarding Common Course numbers for Ensemble, please refer to the Common Course listing in this catalog.
Applied Music Instruction
Bassoon BSN 101X, 301X, 302X
Percussion PER 101X, 301X, 302X
French horn HRN 101X, 301X, 302X
Trumpet TRP 101X, 301X, 302X
String bass STB 101X, 301X, 302X
Flute FLU 101X, 301X, 302X
Cello CEL 101X, 301X, 302X
Piano PNO 101X, 301X, 302X
Oboe OBO 101X, 301X, 302X
Viola VLA 101X, 301X, 302X
Tuba TBA 101X, 301X, 302X
Guitar GUI 101X, 301X, 302X
Clarinet CLR 101X, 301X, 302X
Saxophone SAX 101X, 301X, 302X
Organ ORG 101X, 301X, 302X
Violin VLN 101X, 301X, 302X
Trombone TRB 101X, 301X, 302X
Voice VOI 101X, 301X, 302X
Euphonium EUP 101X, 301X, 302X
Composition CMP 111X, 331X
Practicum – Early Childhood MUS 310X
Practicum – Special Needs MUS 311X
Practicum – Psychiatric/Geriatric MUS 410x
Practicum – Medical MUS 411X
Applied Music Fees. Students enrolled in Applied Music Instruction are required to pay a fee at the time of registration on a per-course basis each semester:
2-hour course $60.00
4-hour course $75.00
There is no additional charge for use of practice rooms.