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B.S. ED. - MUSIC EDUCATION
Career Ready. Community Centered.
I. SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To integrate teaching, performance, and cultural entrepreneurship through a music education
program within the context of a comprehensive liberal arts university.
Music Education Goal
To offer an evolving and innovative curriculum for choral, instrumental, and classroom music
education grounded in the Kodály Philosophy for pre-K through grade 12 for the 21st century
classroom.
Performer
• To develop vocal, instrumental, keyboard and conducting techniques and competencies within an
exemplary musicianship training program.
• To foster the progress of candidates in the categories of musicianship, technique, and
professionalism.
• To have the opportunity to participate in both traditional and commercial ensembles.
Educator
• To learn the various music education pedagogies that address child development, innovation and
creativity and classroom management.
• To experience diverse cultural perspectives through global repertoires.
• To nurture a passion for lifelong learning.
• To acquire and advance recording and technology skills.
Entrepreneur
• To nurture a passion for lifelong learning.
• To build an understanding of advocacy in the music education field.
Outcomes:
Upon graduating from Millersville University with a degree in Music Education, the student will be able to:
Performer
• Demonstrate individual musicianship skills through:
• Perform once at Level 3 or above in his/her studio area of performance
• Keyboard proficiency exams and practical applications
• Singing in tune and providing a musical vocal model
• Knowledge of both written and aural music theory and solfège
• Improvisation both vocally and instrumentally
• Performing in traditional and/or commercial ensembles and concerts
Educator
• Demonstrate teaching competencies as follows:
• Teach music literacy through a sound to symbol orientation
• Apply the Kodály Concept of Music Education and include aspects of other methodologies including
Orff, Dalcroze, and Gordon through the development and execution of quality K-12 lesson plans
• Implement improvisation/composition activities into the K-12 music curriculum
• Integrate the use of technology into classroom instruction
• Implement knowledge of recording in concert situations
• Demonstrate rehearsal and conducting techniques and skills appropriate for K-12 vocal and
instrumental ensembles and the classroom
• Demonstrate knowledge of classroom instruments and how to use them
• Demonstrate knowledge of band and orchestral instruments and ability to perform on them
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Entrepreneur
• Demonstrate innovative thinking through:
• Identifying a problem and finding a solution
• Developing a strategic plan for an advocacy program
• Formulating ways of raising capital to support your solution
II. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NOTE: Student education groups need to reserve their meeting dates/times with the Department
Secretary one semester in advance to guarantee an optimal meeting time and location. PLEASE
NOTE that this is a “first come, first served” situation and no groups will be meeting at the same time.
A. NAfME
This organization is primarily of interest to students in the music education
curriculum, although all students are invited to become members. The chapter
consists of elected officers, one representative from each class, student members,
and a faculty advisor. Monthly meetings feature guest speakers and/or other
educational programs. Through its affiliation with PCMEA, members of the chapter
attend a variety of local, state, divisional, and national music, and leadership
conferences in addition to serving as student hosts for the PMEA State Conference.
Membership is encouraged of all Music Education majors.
B. Music Performers Association (MPA)
This organization is primarily of interest to students in the music performance
curriculum, although all students are invited and encouraged to become
members.This group’s primary goal is to provide additional opportunities for students
to perform as well as have guest speakers come to inform students about life after
college and how to succeed. Membership is encouraged of all Music
Performance majors.
C. American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA)
The Millersville Collegiate Chapter of ACDA is an organization to inspire excellence in
choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy.
ACDA fosters and promotes choral singing, rehearsal procedures, development of
choral groups/music/societies, understanding of choral music, research in the field of
choral music, choral composition, and the development of musical culture in America.
Membership is open to any student who is interested.
D. All Campus Musical Organization (ACMO)
ACMO is a student-run musical theatre group at Millersville University. ACMO
provides an opportunity for theatre enthusiasts to continue participating in theatre
throughout college. Our members can explore all aspects of theatre, whether it is
performance, directing, stage managing, set design, etc. The All Campus Musical
Organization has been entertaining audiences at Millersville for over 40 years.
NOTE: Student Teachers will not participate in ACMO Productions, ensembles, or
any other on-campus activity without gaining approval from their advisor, student
teaching advisor, and the department chair.
• Exception: Students who are interested in being involved with on-campus
activities must submit a written statement to the student teaching advisor and
department chair, asking for an exception. This will be brought to the faculty
to discuss and determine whether an exception will be made.
E. Music for Everyone (MFE – off campus)
Music for Everyone (MFE) is a non-profit organization based in Lancaster, PA and
dedicated to the awareness of the importance of music in the schools and
community. In their effort to strengthen the role of music in the schools, MFE offers
up to 8 annual scholarships to students majoring in music at Millersville University.
MFE Scholars earn a $2,000 scholarship and, in exchange, volunteer their time to
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work with students in the School District of Lancaster and Columbia School District
under the mentorship of veteran music educators. You can find out more information
about MFE at www.musicforeveryone.org.
F. Scaling Walls a Note at a Time (SWAN)
https://swan4kids.org/
SWAN is a non-profit organization that started in Lancaster, PA in 2011. Their
mission is to break the cycle of crime for children whose parent(s) have a history of
incarceration by providing free private music lessons, ensemble training, performance
opportunities, and mentoring. The SWAN Club at MU operates to coordinate and
motivate the SWAN volunteers of the Millersville University Community.
NEEDED -
• Application with references and copies of clearances (FHI {Act 114}, Child
Abuse {Act 151}, and Criminal {Act 34})
• Approval of Studio Professor (in written form and attached to application)
• Transportation to lesson site
PARTICIPATION -
• Anyone is invited to participate (even non-music majors/non-musicians) as
SWAN also needs help with PR, event planning, fundraising, and event
staffing.
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III. CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
Student Name:___________________ Student I.D. #_________________________
DEGREE: BSE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR A BSE DGREE IN MUSIC
MAJOR: MUSED
OPTION: Total credit hours required: 126.0 minimum
REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES FOR THE BSE MUSIC MAJOR
A. Policies for Admission to the Major
All music education majors are required to complete a successful audition for admission
into the department.
B. Policies for Retention in the Major
1. All music education majors shall take and pass a series of music, content diagnostic
examinations prior to student teaching.
2. All music education majors shall successfully complete the full sequence of PRAXIS
Examinations required for certification in the state of Pennsylvania. This includes the
successful completion of the required PRAXIS exams for entrance into Advanced
Professional Studies and the successful completion of the PRAXIS specialty exams for
entrance into the student teaching semester.
C. Policies for Completion of the Major
Completion of all University requirements
D. Admission to Advanced Professional Studies and Certification (Education Majors)
All students enrolled in teacher preparation programs must be admitted to Advanced Professional
Studies and meet Pennsylvania State requirements and university requirements prior to being
enrolled in their initial Advanced Professional Studies course. Students must meet additional
Pennsylvania State requirements in order to be certified.
Note to the student: This form is provided as a guide. It is your responsibility to consult regularly with
your adviser to be aware of changes and curriculum details which are not incorporated on this form.
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MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
Student Name: Student ID #:
Major: BSE Music Education Department: Music
Basic Musicianship and Performance Requirements: 38.0 Music Education
Requirements: 22.0
Professional Education Requirements: 24.0 Electives: 0.0
Required Related: 3.0
Music Education Courses (22.0 credits)
MUSI 112
Solf, Harm & Analysis I
3.0
MUSI 141
MUSI 151
Vocal Techniques
String Techniques
1.0
1.0
MUSI 131
Class Piano I
2.0
MUSI 152
Woodwinds Techniques
1.0
MUSI 141
MUSI 212
Voice Techniques
Solf, Harm & Analysis II
1.0
3.0
MUSI 153
Percussion Techniques
1.0
MUSI 231
Class Piano II
2.0
MUSI 156
Brass Techniques
1.0
MUSI 312
Solf, Harm & Analysis III
3.0
MUSI 350
AoT Modern Band
3.0
MUSI 331
Class Piano III
2.0
MUSI 280
Tech in Music Class
3.0
MUSI 362
Music, Hist. & Lit I
3.0
MUSI 317
AoT Elementary Music
3.0
MUSI 363
Music, Hist. & Lit II
3.0
MUSI 347
AoT Choral Techniques
3.0
MUSI 381
Conducting I
2.0
MUSI 372
AoT Secondary Music
3.0
MUSI 412
Solf, Harm & Analysis IV
3.0
MUSI 373
AoT Instrumental Music
3.0
MUSI 481
Conducting II
2.0
Professional Education (24.0 credits)
EDFN 211
EDFN 241
EDSE 340
EDSE 471
SPED 346
EDMU 461
Found of Modern Ed
Psych Found of Teach
Content Lit Diverse Learners
Student Teaching Sem.
Sec. Students w/ Disab.
Student Teaching
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
9.0
MUSI
MUSI
MUSI
MUSI
MUSI
MUSI
MUSI
MUSI
MUSI
MUSI
MUSI
MUSI
MUSI
MUSI
Major Performance
Major Performance
Major Performance
Major Performance
Major Performance
Major Performance
Major Performance
Ensembles: Band, Orch, Choir
Ensembles: Band, Orch, Choir
Ensembles: Band, Orch, Choir
Ensembles: Band, Orch, Choir
Ensembles: Band, Orch, Choir
Ensembles: Band, Orch, Choir
Ensembles: Band, Orch, Choir
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
Recommended Electives
MUSI 294
MUSI 369
Live Audio I
Intr West African Drum
3.0
3.0
Electives (0.0 credits)
MUSI 140
MUSI 202
MUSI 207
Sing Voice Musical Thea.
Amer. Broadway Musicals
Love Songs
3.0
3.0
3.0
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MUSI 263
MUSI 303
MUSI 313
MUSI 371
MUSI 388
MUSI 398
Popular Music 3.0
Latino Music in the US 3.0
Sem in Jazz Theory 3.0
Foreign Lang. Diction 3.0
Guided Study Abroad 3.0
Songwriting 3.0
Required Related (3.0 credits)
ENTR 201
Art of Entrepreneurship 3.0
Simultaneously
Recommended Related
PHYS 205
Musical Acoustics
3.0
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B.S. ED. - MUSIC EDUCATION
8 Semester Plan for Music Education
* See Degree Sheet for Full Requirements *
SEMESTER 1: FALL(14.5)
Major/ Required:
□ 3 .0 MUSI 104 - Language of Music II
□ 1.0 MUSI 141- Vocal Techniques
□ 3.0 UNIV 103 - Freshman Seminar (open elec)
□ 1.0 Major Performance
□ 0.5 Ensemble
□ 0.0 Marching Band
□ 3.0 ENGL 110 OR COMM 100
□ 3.0 MATH 100 or equivalent (G2-for APS)
General Education:
SEMESTER 2: SPRING (17.5)
Major/Required:
□ 3.0 MUSI 112 - Kodaly Solfege, Harm, Analysis l
□ 2.0 MUSI 131 -Class Piano I
□ 1.0 MUSI 151 - String Techniques
□ 1.0 MUSI 153 - Percussion Techniques
□ 3.0 MUSI 280 - Tech in the Music Profession
□ 1.0 Major Performance
□ 0.5 Ensemble
□ 3.0 ENGL 110 OR COMM 100
□ 3.0 ENTR 201 - Art of Entrepreneurship (G3)
General Education:
SEMESTER 3: FALL (13.5)
Major/ Required:
□ 1.0 MUSI 156 - Brass Techniques
□ 3.0 MUSI 212 - Kodaly Solfege, Harm, Analysis2
□ 2.0 MUSI 231 - Class Piano II
□ 3.0 MUSI 350 – AoT Modern Band
□ 1.0 Major Performance
□ 0.5 Ensemble
□ 3.0 MATH 100+ (G2, for APS}
General Education:
SEMESTER 4: SPRING (14.5)
Major/Required:
□ 3.0 MUSI 312 - Kodaly Solfege, Harm, Analysis3
□ 2.0 MUSI 331- Class Piano Ill
□ 3.0 MUSI 347 - Art of Choral Techniques
□ 2.0 MUSI 381 - Conducting I
□ 1.0 Major Performance
□ 0.5 Ensemble
□ 3.0 ENGL Literature (Gl, 2L, MUST be a Literature
course for APS)
General Education:
Summer Session: (9)
Major/ Required: Sophomore Bloc - Summer Session I
□ 3.0 EDFN 211 - Found of Modern Ed (D)
□ 3.0 EDFN 241 – Psychological Foundations of Teaching
General Education: This course should be taken in a different summer session than the
sophomore bloc
□ 3.0 G1
SEMESTER 5: FALL (13)
Major/ Required:
□ 1.0 MUSI 152 - Woodwinds I
□ 3.0 MUSI 362 - Music History I (W}
□ 3.0 MUSI 412 - Kodaly Solfege, Harm, Analysis4
□ 2.0 MUSI 481 - Conducting II
□ 1.0 Major Performance
□ 0.0 Ensemble
General Education:
□ 3.0 G2
SEMESTER 6: SPRI NG (16) {APS Status Required)
Major/Required:
□ 3.0 MUSI 317 -AoT Elem Music...Kodaly
□ 3.0 MUSI 363 - Music History II (P}
□ 3.0 MUSI 373 -Art of Instrumental Techniques
□ 1.0 Major Performance
□ 0.0 Ensemble
General Education:
□ 3.0 AW
□ 3.0 G2, L
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Summer or Winter Session
(6)
General Education:
□ 3.0 Gl
□ 3.0 G3, W
SEMESTER 7: FALL (16)
Major/Required:
□ 3.0 MUSI 372 - AoT Secondary General Music... Kodaly
□ 3.0 EDSE 340 - Content Area Literacy for Div
□ 3.0 SPED 346 - Sec Students w/Disabilities
□ 3.0 WELL 175-Wellness (WELL)
□ 1.0 Major Performance
□ 0.0 Ensemble
General Education:
□ 3.0 G3, W
SEMESTER 8: SPRING (12)
Major/Required:
□ 9.0 EDMU 461- Student Teaching
□ 3.0 EDSE 471- Student Teaching Seminar
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DUAL MUSIC DEGREE
BSE - Music Education & BA - Music Performance emphasis
Possible 8 Semester Plan
*See Degree Sheet for Full Requirements*
NOTES:
• To ensure degree completion in, please be sure meet with your faculty advisor and peer mentor for
guidance. University requires a second degree to include a minimum of 30 credits beyond the BSE in
Music Education. Courses may need to be taken beyond those listed here for completion. Refer to the
Degree Audit to track progress.
• Regarding requirements for the Music Ed and Performance degrees, please review the Music Ed and
Performance portions of the student handbook as well as the advisement materials.
• Music Performance emphasis requires that you reach Performance Level 4 to graduate. This degree may
extend to an additional semester (9) to complete this requirement. Reminder – student teachers may not
perform a recital or take lessons during their student teaching semester.
NOTE: MB Workshop and Marching Band are taken simultaneously.
SEMESTER 1: FALL (15.5)
Major/Required:
□ (3.0) MUSI 104 - Language of Music II
□ 1.0 MUSI 141 – Vocal Techniques
□ 3.0 UNIV 103 - Freshman Seminar (open elec)
□ 2.0 Major Performance
□ 0.5 Ensemble
□ 0.0 Marching Band
□ 3.0 ENGL 110 OR COMM 100
□ 3.0 MATH 100 or equivalent (G2 – for APS)
General Education:
SEMESTER 2: SPRING (18.5)
Major/Required:
□
3.0 MUSI 112 - Kodály Solfege, Harm, Analysis 1
□
2.0 MUSI 131 -Class Piano I
□
1.0 MUSI 151 - String Techniques
□
1.0 MUSI 153 - Percussion Techniques
□
3.0 MUSI 280 - Tech in the Music Profession
□
2.0 Major Performance
□
0.5 Ensemble
□
3.0 ENGL 110 OR COMM 100
□
3.0 ENTR 201 - Art of Entrepreneurship (G3)
General Education:
SEMESTER 3: FALL (14.5)
Major/Required:
□ 1.0 MUSI 156 - Brass Techniques
□ 3.0 MUSI 212 - Kodály Solfege, Harm, Analysis 2
□ 2.0 MUSI 231 - Class Piano II
□ 3.0 MUSI 350 – AoT Modern Band
□ 2.0 Major Performance
□ 0.5 Ensemble
□ 3.0 MATH 100+ (G2, for APS)
General Education:
SEMESTER 4: SPRING (16.5)
Major/Required:
□
3.0 MUSI 312 - Kodály Solfege, Harm, Analysis 3
□
2.0 MUSI 331 - Class Piano III
□
3.0 MUSI 347 – AofT Choral Techniques
□
2.0 MUSI 381 - Conducting I
□
2.0 Major Performance
□
0.5 Ensemble
□
3.0 ENGL Literature (G1, 2L, MUST be a
Literature course for APS)
General Education:
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Summer Session: (9)
Sophomore Bloc – Summer
Session I
Major/Required:
□ 3.0 EDFN 211 - Found of Modern Ed (D)
□ 3.0 EDFN 241 - Psych Found Teach
General Education:
□ 3.0 G1
SEMESTER 5: FALL (14)
Major/Required:
□ 1.0 MUSI 152 - Woodwinds Techniques
□ 3.0 MUSI 362 - Music History I (W)
□ 3.0 MUSI 412 - Kodály Solfege, Harm, Analysis 4
□ 2.0 MUSI 481 - Conducting II
□ 2.0 Major Performance
SEMESTER 6: SPRING (20). (APS Status
Required)
Major/Required:
□ 3.0 MUSI 317 - AoT Elem Music…Kodály
□ 3.0 MUSI 363 - Music History II (P)
□ 3.0 MUSI 373 – AoT Instrumental Techniques
□ 2.0 Major Performance
□ 0.0 Ensemble
□ 0.0 Ensemble
General Education:
General Education:
□ 3.0 AW
□ 3.0 G2, L
□ 3.0 G2
Summer Session 2 / Winter
(6)
Session: Recommend
Junior Year
General Education:
□ 3.0 G1
□ 3.0 G3, W
SEMESTER 7: FALL (17)
Major/Required:
□ 3.0 MUSI 372 – AoT Secondary Music
□ 3.0 EDSE 340 – Content Area Literacy for Div
□ 3.0 SPED 346 – Sec Students w/Disabilities
□ 3.0 WELL 175 – Wellness (WELL)
□ 2.0 Major Performance
□ 0.0 Ensemble
General Education:
□ 3.0 G3, W
SEMESTER 8: SPRING (12)
Major/Required:
□ 9.0 EDMU 461 – Student Teaching
□ 3.0 EDSE 471 – Student Teaching Seminar
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General Education Check List
(minimum 48.0 credits)
GEN
ED
REQUIREMENTS
CLASSES
Gl
Block
-9.0
credits
Humanities
&
Fine Arts
from at least 2
departments
l.Literature
{Gl/2L-
APS}
2.
3.
G2 Block
-
9.0 credits
Science
&
Mathematics
1 Math
&
2 Sciences
(1
w/
lab)
l.MATH
--
{G2-APS}
2.
3. PHYS 205 (with Lab)
G3 Block
-
9.0
credits Social
Sciences
from at least 2 departments
1.
ENTR 201- Art of Entrepreneurship
{G3}
2.
3.
Three Gl, G2, or G3
200 Level or Higher
1. ENTR 201 - Art of Entrepreneurship
{G3}
2.Literature
{Gl/2L-
APS}
3. PHYS 205 (with Lab)
Writing Intensive Courses
(W)
-
9.0 credits
1. MUSI 362 - Music History I
{W}
2.
3.
Cultural Diversity/Comm.
1. EDFN 211- Found. of Modern Ed.
{D}
Connec.
&
Explor.
-
9.0credits
Perspectives, Wellness &: FYE
Seminar or Open Elective
1. WELL 175 - Wellness
2. MUSI 363 - Music History II
{P}
3. UNIV 103 - First Yr: MUSI Majors
Found. of Lifelong Learning
12.0
credits
English 110 - "C" or better
Math - with G2
designation
1. ENGL 110 - English Comp
{APS}
2. COMM 100 - Funds of Speech
{APS}
3. MATH 130 - Elements of Statistics
{APS}
4. ENGL 316 - Business Writing
{AW}
IV. MAJOR PERFORMANCE (LESSONS) & ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Major Performance (Lessons)
A. General
1. Definition: “Major Performance” refers to private applied music lessons in the student’s area
of specialty. Each Music Major will have only one Major Performance area at any one time.
1 credit per semester, 15 half-hour private lessons or equivalency.
2. Admission to Major Performance is by audition only. Normally this will be the student’s
audition to gain admission to the curriculum.
B. Individual Requirements in Major Performance
1. Students will demonstrate capability in their Major Performance area at least once per year
outside the private studio as a soloist during recital hour or a participant in a small ensemble
(one person per part).
2. Students will attend and participate in master classes for the equivalent of 1 hour of small
group instruction. The 1-hour master class and 30-minute private instruction together provide
one and a half hours of major performance instruction per week.
3. Music students will participate in small ensembles as referred by their major performance
professors. Small ensembles rehearse during the regularly scheduled Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday ensemble hour.
4. Music students will participate in jury examinations at the end of each semester. Jury
examination guidelines and requirements are determined by individual faculty.
a. All first Semester Freshman will be required to complete a jury.
b. All students taking music instruction on any instrument MUST perform a jury at the
end of the semester (major performance & 108 sequence).
c. To meet level requirements 2, 3, and 4, students performing in juries must reach
85% in each jury rubric category to advance to the next performance level. NOTE:
MUSIC EDUCATION MAJORS ARE REQUIRED TO REACH LEVEL 3 PRIOR TO
GRADUATION.
d. Students who perform a junior or senior recital during the first seven (7) weeks of
that semester are required to complete a jury at the end of the semester. Students
who present a junior or senior recital during the last seven (7) weeks of the
semester may be exempted from a jury, at the discretion of the major performance
instructor.
e. Student Teachers will not be allowed to give a Senior Recital during the student
teaching semester.
f. NOTE: MU Staff-Accompanist may not be used for Junior or Senior Recitals
(unless paid by the student).
5. Additional requirements may be required within specific studios. Consult individual studio
handbooks and/or syllabi for specific requirements.
Ensemble Participation
A. Required Performance in Ensembles
1. Goals for the individual student through group performance:
a. Development of musicianship beyond the scope of individual performance.
b. Knowledge of and experience with repertoire.
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c. Observation of group leadership techniques, rehearsal procedures, problem solving
on instruments or voice.
2. Required Student Participation in Ensembles
a. General Requirements for Music Majors in Ensemble Courses.
i. Music students are obligated to attend all rehearsals and performances of
any ensemble of which they are a member. This responsibility MUST take
priority over other commitments.
ii. Music students are required to register for any ensemble they are
participating in. Ensembles may be taken for 0.5 or 0.0 credits.
iii. Any student who is not taking an ensemble course as a degree requirement
may choose to enroll for credit or participate for non-credit. All rights and
responsibilities pertaining to enrolled students pertain also to participating
students.
iv. Students taking Choir will be placed in the applicable section after choir
auditions at the beginning of the fall semester. Choir placement is decided
by the faculty conductor.
v. Choir is generally considered the applied musicianship course related to
keyboard and guitar major performance areas. However, if a student is
proficient on a secondary string, wind or percussion instrument, Orchestra
and Chamber Ensemble or Wind Ensemble or Concert Band may substitute.
vi. In special circumstances, some students may substitute Jazz Ensemble for
Wind Ensemble or Concert Band. This substitution requires the
recommendation of the student’s major performance professor and approval
of the music faculty and Music Department Chairperson.
vii. Students who change from one major performance area to another will
immediately begin ensemble requirements within the new area.
viii. Students will hold first chairs in all ensembles except when the conductor
and major performance teacher involved cannot identify a student sufficiently
advanced for the position.
ENSEMBLES
Concert Band
Jazz Lab Band
Orchestra
University Choir
Wind Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Commercial
Ensemble
University Chorale
Marching Band
Flute Ensemble
Commercial Lab
Band
Women’s Choir
West African Dance
& Drum Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble
Chromatic Expansion
(Student-led)
‘Ville Harmonics
(Student-led)
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B. Required Ensemble Courses for B.S.Ed. Music Education Degree Students.
Major
Performance
Ensemble Requirements
Additional Ensemble Requirements
Wind and
Percussion
Seven (7) semesters of
Concert Band or Wind
Ensemble, taken concurrently
with Major Performance (for
0.0 or 0.5 credit)
-Two (2) semesters of Choir (for 0.0 or
0.5 credit)
-Two (2) semesters of participation in
Marching Band (for 0.0 or 0.5 credit)
Both above requirements are to be taken
concurrently with Concert Band or Wind
Ensemble
Strings
Seven (7) semesters of
Orchestra and Chamber
Ensemble, taken concurrently
with Major Performance (for
0.0 or 0.5 credit)
-Two (2) semesters of Choir (for 0.0 or
0.5 credit)
-One (1) semester of participation in
Marching Band (for 0.0 or 0.5 credit)
Both above requirements are to be taken
concurrently with Orchestra and
Chamber Ensemble
Voice
Seven (7) semesters of Choir,
taken concurrently with Major
Performance (for 0.0 or 0.5
credit)
-Two (2) semesters of Wind Ensemble,
Concert Band, or Orchestra/Chamber
Ensemble; OR Four (4) semesters of
String Ensemble* (for 0.0 or 0.5 credit)
-One (1) semester of participation in
Marching Band (for 0.0 or 0.5 credit)
Both above requirements are to be taken
concurrently with Choir
Keyboard and
Guitar
Seven (7) semesters of Choir
OR approved substitute**,
taken concurrently with Major
Performance (for 0.0 or 0.5
credit)
-Two (2) semesters of Wind Ensemble,
Concert Band, Orchestra/Chamber
Ensemble, or approved substitute**; OR
Four (4) semesters of String Ensemble*
(for 0.0 or 0.5 credit)
-One (1) semester of participation in
Marching Band (for 0.0 or 0.5 credit)
Both above requirements are to be taken
concurrently with Choir
*Music Education Students whose additional required ensemble is Choir, and who are qualified on a secondary instrument,
are required to enroll in two semesters of Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, or Chamber/Orchestra Ensemble.
**Music Education Students whose major performance area is guitar or keyboard, and are proficient on a secondary
string, wind, or percussion instrument, may substitute Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, or Orchestra/Chamber Ensemble
for their 7 semesters of required ensembles. In this case, enrollment in two semesters of Choir substitutes for the
additional ensemble requirement.
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V. PIANO PROFICIENCY - MUSIC ED (SEMESTER 5)
PIANO PROFICIENCY TEST - MUSIC ED MAJORS
(TEST AT THE END OF SEMESTER 4 AND IF FAIL, PASS DURING SEMESTER 5)
A. Rehearsal warm-ups including the vocalise (all major/minor pentascales) with the appropriate chord in
between each change of key. Sixteenth note = 72
B. Sight read, harmonize, and transpose a given melody within a limited amount of time.
C. Triads and inversions in all keys, major and minor, hands together. Broken and blocked. Quarter note = 88
(Sing & Play)
D. The chord progressions below give a foundation for providing accompaniments to all types of folk and popular
songs. Play all chord progressions in indicated keys:
Major - D, E, Eb, F
minor - d, e, c, f
I -
IV
6/4
-
I -
V
6/5
-
I
Major
d,
i -
f,
iv
6/4
-
d,
i -
s,
V
6/5
-
d
i
minor
l,
r,
l,
m,
l
I -
vi -
IV -
ii
6
-
I
6/4
-
V
7
-
I
Major
d,
l,
f,
f,
s,
s,
d
i -
VI -
iv -
ii
o
6
-
i
6/4
-
V
7
-
i
minor
l,
f,
r,
r,
m,
m,
l
E. Play the following Patriotic songs (mm = 84) with standing position:
i. America (My Country Tis Of Thee)
ii. Star-Spangled Banner
iii. America the Beautiful
F. Perform a Bach Chorale; play two/three parts and sing a third/fourth part. (coordinate with Solfége class.)
G. Sing the melody and play a chordal accompaniment to a melody in a major and minor key.
H. Prepare an 8-bar excerpt from a four-part choral score. The choral score should be in OPEN score format.
You may NOT use an open score with a printed reduction. Mark in phrasing, solfege as needed. Play at
singable tempo. (Ask about a tempo if unsure.)
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Piano Competency Flow Chart
Test in Semester 4
Fail Competency
Students may take
Class Piano 3 in
Semester 5
Students will
retake Piano
Competency in
Semester 5 (end)
Fail Competency
Students will be
advised to obtain
Private Lessons
Students will move
on to Junior Level
Testing in Semester
6
Results of
competency
become part of the
Junior Level Testing
Pass Competency
Student MAY move
on to Junior Level
Testing in Semester
6
Pass Competency
Proceed to Junior
Level Testing in
Semester 6
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VI. ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (APS)
What is Advanced Professional Studies?
Advanced Professional Studies, or APS, is criteria developed by Millersville University for admission to and retention
in APS courses. MU has developed this criterion to prepare you to meet the requirements which The Pennsylvania
Department of Education has established for certification to teach in Pennsylvania.
For the most up-to-date information regarding PRAXIS Testing Requirements, please visit the Certification Office
Website. PRAXIS Testing Information can be found here:
https://www.millersvito lle.edu/cert/aps.php
VII. JUNIOR LEVEL REVIEW - MUSIC ED (SEMESTER 6)
These formal reviews are administered individually in semester six of the BS Ed degree program in preparation for
entering the PDS (Professional Development School). Each area of the exam must be passed with a satisfactory
performance/work under the criteria column of the single-point rubric. Failure to pass in one area requires the candidate to
retake the entire exam. Students are expected to pass the review within two attempts. Historically, students who do not
adequately prepare and practice the requirements, find it difficult to satisfactorily pass on their first attempt.
Those who pass on the first attempt and demonstrate work that is above and beyond are eligible to earn the designation
of Proficient.
The inability to pass the Junior Level Exam may affect the teacher candidate’s ability to satisfactorily complete the
professionalism requirements of the PDS through the School of Education and will prompt a meeting with faculty to
discuss a path for you to reach your goals. This exam is a university requirement that comes from the School of
Education. It is also part of state and national accreditation standards for teaching accreditation.
*In preparation for the Junior Level Review each student is encouraged to have a practice partner who will listen to and go
over each part of the exam. It is crucial that you take the time to prepare and practice diligently for your review so that you
are fully prepared at your in-person appointment.
*You must also submit an updated curriculum vitae and a sample letter written to a prospective employer based
on the type of position you desire, i.e., instrumental, vocal.
You will receive an invitation to view and submit materials to your personal folder on SharePoint. Please upload
faculty references, videos, and written submissions to this folder.
COMPETENCIES
Students as Performers
Students as Stewards of Their Cultural Heritage
1. Singing Competency – Performed in-person by appointment
• Sight read two folk songs in solfège, letter names, neutral syllables, takadimi rhythm syllables, counting with
numbers, and conducting with text.
2. Piano Performance Competency - Performed in-person by appointment
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• Sing and play the Star Spangled Banner and either America or America, the Beautiful. You are welcome to use
the scores from the Class Piano classes. Tempo minimum ♩=65 bpm with 3 or less errors.
• Sing and play a piano accompaniment (block chords or broken chords) to Go Down, Moses and Scarborough
Fair.
3. Choral Performance Competency - If Ye Love Me, Thomas Tallis – Performed in-person by appointment
• Play mm. 1-4 in four parts (homorhythmic).
• Mm. 5-13: Sing-and-play - Sing either the A or T part and play the other three parts.
Students as Critical Thinkers
Students as Creative Human Beings
Students as Entrepreneurs
4. Teaching Competencies
All writing is thoughtful, creative, and well organized with evidence of pedagogical knowledge.
• CHORD ANALYSIS - If Ye Love Me, Thomas Tallis – complete score (attached) – Uploaded to your personal
SharePoint folder
• MUSIC APPRECIATION LESSON PLAN – Upload your chosen lesson plan and written discussions to your
personal SharePoint folder
Scenario:
You are interning in a high school setting. Your mentor teaches a music appreciation course titled “History of
Rock and Roll.” Many of the students in the class are not musicians; in fact, most have had no music instruction
except that provided in general music classes.
Your mentor has asked you to research and find a lesson plan that addresses the role of the Beatles and their I
nfluence in the history of rock and roll.
1. Go to https://teachrock.org/lesson-plan-collections/ and search for and choose a lesson plan that meets the
mentor’s request.
2. Prepare written discussions to the following questions –
a. Discuss three reasons the plan is appropriate for the specific course/topic. Consider materials, sequence
of activities, lesson procedure, purpose of the activities, etc.
b. What are the objectives of the lesson? What should the students know or be able to do by the end of the
lesson?
c. Do the activities support the objectives so the students can successfully meet the objective of the lesson?
Why or why not?
• PHILOSOPHY OF MUSIC EDUCATION
Please state your philosophy of music education using the Multiple Dimensions of Musicianship as found in the
Kodály Today text.
o List each dimension and provide specific examples of their role in the music classroom/ensemble and
their effects on teaching and student-focused learning.
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o Minimum of 500 words and double-spaced.
o Be prepared to discuss/defend your philosophy.
• PROFESSIONALISM
Provide the name of two music faculty members (one must be your studio professor) who can speak to your
professional behaviors, ethics, and commitment based on the professionalism criteria as found in the Millersville
University Teacher Education Handbook/Professional Policy. https://www.millersville.edu/education/files/teacher-
education-handbook/teachereducationhandbook.php
o Professional Behavior: Behaviors critical to the profession such as appropriate communication that are
demonstrated in all aspects of a candidate’s program (field experience, courses, interactions outside of
courses).
o Professional Dispositions: The habits of thinking and moral commitments that underlie a professional’s
performance and behavior.
o Professional Ethics: The norms and principles of appropriate conduct that guide decision-making, and
help professionals monitor their own behavior, for the purpose of protecting individuals in their care as
well as the general public, mitigating risk to the professional, and to the reputation of the profession.
You may not use Professor Stuart, Dr. Tacka, and/or Dr. Cernuto as a reference. Once you provide the names to us,
we will send an electronic form to the faculty members who will complete and return it to us for review.
VIII. TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Music education students must complete exams as follows -
• BASIC SKILLS TESTS - must be completed for admission to Advanced Professional Studies (APS)
o Please check https://www.millersville.edu/cert/aps.php - Act 55 of 2022 to check waiver eligibility
• PRAXIS II (FUNDAMENTALS) - must be completed prior to student teaching
• PRAXIS MUSIC CONTENT - must be completed prior to student teaching
For the most up-to-date information regarding Testing Requirements, please visit the Certification Office Website.
Testing Information can be found here:
https://www.millersville.edu/cert/testingreq/index.php
IX. FIELD EXPERIENCE IN MUSIC EDUCATION
Field experiences consist of practical in-school activities prior to student teaching. These experiences are
required in all music methods courses, including The Art of Teaching Elementary Music according to the Kodály
Concept, The Art of Teaching Secondary Music according to the Kodály Concept, The Art of Instrumental
Techniques, and The Art of Choral Techniques. Field experiences must include supervised teaching, along with
observations of the seasoned teacher.
Field Experiences prepare all music education students for their role as student teachers. After all methods
courses, students will have experienced classroom teaching, instrumental teaching, and choral/instrument
ensemble rehearsals in selected grades K-12. These experiences progressively engage the music education
major in the teaching process.
The music education degree culminates with the student teaching experience.
Note: ACT 34, ACT 151, FBI Clearances, and TB test results must be on file in Field Services for class
registration. To maintain a seat in the class, clearances and TB test must be updated not to expire during the
semester that the class(es) are being taken. Deadlines to submit clearances are posted on the Field Services
website. It is recommended that clearances are completed and uploaded so they do not expire during a semester.
The latest information regarding clearances, APS, field experience and certification can be found at
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www.millersville.edu/fieldservices.
X. STUDENT TEACHING (PER MU GUIDELINES)
Student teaching for music education majors takes place during the Spring semester of the senior year. Student
teaching may take place in the Fall semester for dual majors and by permission of the Department Chair. The
following procedures apply:
A. All students must pass:
a. Piano Proficiency
b. Junior Level Review
c. All music education degree program and professional education required courses.
B. Shortly before the end of the first semester of the junior year, the music education student has the
opportunity of applying for student teaching with the student teaching office.
https://www.millersville.edu/studentteaching/index.php
C. The Professional Development School Coordinator or Field Services Office advises students of their
assignments as they enter the Professional Development School (PDS) in semester 7. Expectations of
the PDS and communication with mentors is provided by the College of Education.
D. Students are urged to participate in any programs such as professional development days, band camp,
musicals, performances, etc., that may be scheduled by the cooperating school.
E. The semester opens with a period of orientation under the guidance of the Director of Student Teaching
and the Supervisor of Music Education Student Teaching. From that time on, the student teacher
follows the schedule of the cooperating school.
F. The student is responsible for providing his/her own transportation to and from the cooperating school
during the PDS and student teaching semester.
G. Written evaluations during the PDS are prepared by the assigned mentor. A liaison from the College of
Education will conduct visits for observation purposes. During the student teaching semester, written
evaluations of the student teacher’s performance are completed by the supervisor and the cooperating
teachers after each observation and at the end of the eighth and fifteenth weeks of the semester.
Based upon these written reports, the student is assigned a satisfactory or unsatisfactory rating after
each placement on the PDE430, a document filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Education by
the Certification Office. Guidelines under the Tell School of Music are to be followed in conjunction with
the Student Teaching Guidelines from the College of Education.
A. Criteria for Admission to Student Teaching (MU Guidelines) are:
a. Grade point average of 3.0 at the time of student teaching. Effective Spring 2010, a GPA below 3.0 and
above 2.8 will be accepted; however, higher scores on the content area certification examination(s) will
be required to meet final certification requirements in PA. Please see the Certification Office for a list of
Praxis scores with the GPA deviation.
b. Satisfactory dispositions record.
c. A negative TB Tine test must be on file with the Field Services Office.
d. Photocopies of satisfactory (no record exists) Act 34 (Criminal Record Check) report, satisfactory (no
record exists) Act 151 (Child Abuse History Clearance) report, and satisfactory (no record exists) FBI
clearance (fingerprint check) on file with the Field Services Office.
e. Evidence of having current liability insurance.
B. Pre-Requisite Music Classes
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MUSI 112 Solfege, Harmony & Analysis I 3.0
MUSI 212 Solfege, Harmony & Analysis II 3.0
MUSI 312 Solfege, Harmony & Analysis III 3.0
MUSI 412 Solfege, Harmony & Analysis IV 3.0
MUSI 131 Class Piano I 2.0
MUSI 231 Class Piano II 2.0
Or
MUSI 377 Piano Pedagogy 2.0
MUSI 331 Class Piano III 2.0
MUSI 381 Conducting I 2.0
MUSI 481 Conducting II 2.0
MUSI 362 Mus. Hist. & Lit. I 3.0
MUSI 462 Mus. Hist. & Lit. II 3.0
MUSI 141 Voice Techniques 1.0
MUSI 151 Strings Techniques 1.0
MUSI 152 Woodwinds Techniques 1.0
MUSI 153 Percussion Techniques 1.0
MUSI 156 Brass Techniques 1.0
C. Pre-Requisite Professional Courses
MUSI350 Art of Teaching Modern Band 3.0
MUSI 271 Art of Teaching Elem Music according…Kodály 3.0
MUSI 347 Art of Choral Techniques 3.0
MUSI 372 Art of Teaching Middle Level Music accdg…Kodály 3.0
MUSI 373 Art of Instrumental Techniques 3.0
EDFN 130 Tech. in Music Profession 3.0
EDFN 211 Found of Mod Ed 3.0
EDFN 241 Psych Found Teach 3.0
EDSE 340 Content Area Literacy for Diverse Learners 3.0
SPED 346 Secondary Students with Disabilities 3.0
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XI. OPTIONAL CERTIFICATES
The Tell School of Music recognizes the importance of meeting each student’s individual career needs. While study in a
specific degree area is the heart of every musician’s education, broadening the range of musical skills can often make a
difference in developing a successful career in the profession.
For this reason, the Tell School of Music has developed several highly acclaimed certificate programs to augment our
degree-granting programs offered to our students.
CERTIFICATE IN KODÁLY
The Certificate is an additional credential to the Music Education students' transcript showing additional, specialized study
in the Kodály method. The Certificate Program consists of 12 credits. These credits are already included in the BSE
degree, so no additional coursework is needed for Music Education Students.
• MUSI312 Solfége, Harmony and Analysis III - 3.0 credits
• MUSI412 Solfége, Harmony and Analysis IV - 3.0 credits
• MUSI271 Elementary Methods According to the Kodály Concept - 3.0 credits
• MUSI372 Middle Level Methods According to the Kodály Concept - 3.0 credits
Level of Proficiency to earn the Kodály Certificate:
A grade of B or higher in all courses required for successful certification.
Music Education students must pass a formal review and discussion of their teaching/conducting including a presentation
of a Folksong database/Retrieval System.
This certificate requires addition to the Degree Audit Report (DARS).
1. Go to https://www.millersville.edu/forms/
2. Select “Academic Program Change Request”
3. “What Program Type Would you Like to Change” is MAJOR
4. The action you want to take is “Add a new major”
5. Scroll down to “Certificate in Kodály”
6. Semester to take effect “Now”
CERTIFICATE IN TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC EDUCATION
The Certificate is an additional credential to the Music Education students' transcript showing additional, specialized
study in technology.
The Certificate Program consists of 12 credits.
• MUSI280 Technology in the Music Classroom - 3.0 credits
• MUSI293 Computer Applications in Music Production II - 3.0 credits
• MUSI294 Live Audio Production I - 3.0 credits
• MUSI372 Studio Recording I - 3.0 credits
Level of Proficiency to earn the Technology Certificate:
Successful interview with Music Industry and Music Education faculty outlining how the certificate program fits with
and enhances the student’s career goals.
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A grade of B or higher in all courses required for successful certification.
This certificate requires addition to the Degree Audit Report (DARS).
• Go to https://www.millersville.edu/forms/
• Select “Academic Program Change Request”
• “What Program Type Would you Like to Change” is MAJOR
• The action you want to take is “Add a new major”
• Scroll down to “MUET(MUCSB) – Certificate in Music Technology in Music Education”
• Semester to take effect can be now
MODERN BAND APPLICATIONS CERTIFICATE
The Certificate is an additional credential to the a students' transcript showing additional, specialized study in Modern
Band Applications. Students who elect Modern Band Application studies will not only be prepared to teach modern
band and applied rock band classes, they will also be versed in live sound, teaching songwriting and composition in a
group setting in their schools, and become familiar with all the instruments needed to teach these classes.
The Certificate Program consists of 9 credits.
• MUSI 350 The Art of Teaching Modern Band - 3.0 credits
• MUSI 294 Live Audio Production - 3.0 credits
• MUSI 398 Songwriting and Composition- 3.0 credits
• MUSI 124 Commercial Lab Ensemble OR MUSI 324 Commercial Ensemble - 0-1.0 credits
Level of Proficiency to earn the Modern Band Applications Certificate and Certificate Requirements:
Successful interview with Music Industry and Music Education faculty outlining how the certificate program fits with
and enhances the student’s career goals.
Students should take MUSI 294 and MUSI 398 after successfully passing MUSI 350.
Commercial Lab Ensemble / Commercial Lab Band must be taken in sequential Fall/Spring semesters.
A grade of B or higher in all courses required for successful certification.
This certificate requires addition to the Degree Audit Report (DARS).
• Go to https://www.millersville.edu/forms/
• Select “Academic Program Change Request”
• “What Program Type Would you Like to Change” is MAJOR
• The action you want to take is “Add a new major”
• Scroll down to “Certificate in Modern Band”
• Semester to take effect can be now