2019-2021 USF Academic Catalog by University of Sioux Falls

MUSIC Music (B.A.)

34 s.h.

Music Education (B.A.)

79 s.h.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will become familiar with music of various styles, cultures and historical eras and will understand how music contributes to diverse academic disciplines.

2. Students will receive quality instrumental and/or vocal training and coursework that meets the highest possible standards, leading to high achievement in preparation for a successful musical career.

3. Students will be able to engage competently with the elements of music in a theoretical and historical perspective, demonstrating cognitive understanding and critical thinking.

4. Students will see how music can be used for service in their collegiate career and in their professional, civic and Christian life.

Vocational Applications: The course of study for music majors is intended to assist each student in achieving a high degree of performance ability, artistic growth and significant development toward the student’s musical career goals.

Vocational Applications: This program provides the specialization required by the teaching profession for teaching at different levels, i.e., general music education for grades K-12 or instrumental and/ or vocal teaching for elementary and secondary schools.

Requirements: In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the University, the student must take the following core courses: ❏ MUS150 Theory I 3 ❏ MUS155 Theory II 3 ❏ MUS209 Theory III 3 ❏ MUS250 History of Music I: Ancient-18th Century 3 ❏ MUS255 History of Music II: 18th Century-Present 3 ❏ MUS318 Music Computer Applications 3 ❏ MUS323 Conducting I 3 ❏ MUS324 Conducting II 3 ❏ MUS210 Analysis and Performance 3 ❏ MUS300 Recital 1 ❏ MUS400 Colloquium/Senior Recital 2

Requirements: In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the University, students must complete the requirements for secondary education certification, with EDU240 fulfilling the Liberal Arts Core technology requirement (see Education in Bachelor's Degree Programs section), and take the following core courses: ❏ MUS150 Theory I 3 ❏ MUS155 Theory II 3 ❏ MUS209 Theory III 3 ❏ MUS250 History of Music I: Ancient-18th Century 3 ❏ MUS255 History of Music II: 18th Century-Present 3 ❏ MUS318 Music Computer Applications 3 ❏ MUS323 Conducting I 3 ❏ MUS324 Conducting II 3 ❏ MUS213 Music Education Methods—Elementary 3 ❏ MUS300 Recital 3

4 elective credits (any MUS course 200 or higher) ❏ MUS ___________________________________ ❏ MUS ___________________________________ ❏ MUS ___________________________________ ❏ MUS ___________________________________ All music majors are required to: • participate in a USF large music ensemble each semester; • pass a piano proficiency examination (by the end of sophomore year); • receive approval to continue as a music major during annual evaluations; • take applied lessons each semester when not taking MUS300 or MUS400 (applied lessons may be taken for no credit, but MUS300/400 must be taken for credit); • maintain acceptable attendance at concerts, recitals and community events (10 per semester); • take MUS100 Music Seminar each semester; and • perform in at least one departmental recital per semester.

UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS

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Instrumental majors ❏ MUS227 Instrument Techniques: Woodwinds 2 ❏ MUS326 Instrumental Techniques: Brass and Percussion 2 ❏ MUS314 Music Education Methods –Instrumental 3

Choral/Vocal majors ❏ MUS214 Diction/Literature ❏ MUS316 Vocal Pedagogy ❏ MUS313 Music Education Methods–Choral

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All music education majors are required to: • participate in a USF large music ensemble each semester (excluding student teaching semester); • pass a piano proficiency examination (by the end of sophomore year); • receive approval to continue as a music education major during annual evaluations;