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Music Education Concentration, B.M.

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Requirements for the Concentration

The music education concentration is a B.M. program that provides the skills necessary for teaching music in public or private schools in California. It is recommended for anyone planning a teaching career in music. The program consists of a core of basic music major requirements, plus specialized courses for prospective teachers of vocal, instrumental, and general music in elementary, junior high, and senior high schools.

Theory/Musicianship: 2 Units

MUS 120 - Musicianship I Unit(s):

Applied Skills: 15 units

MUS 189 - Jazz Improvisation I Unit(s): 2
MUS 259 - Music Technology: Tools and Applications Unit(s): 2-3
MUS 400 - Music for the Classroom Unit(s): 2
MUS 401 - Conducting Technique Unit(s): 2
MUS 115 - Vocal Methods Unit(s): 1
MUS 118 - Guitar Methods Unit(s): 1
MUS 122 - Strings Methods I (Violin/Viola Unit(s): 1
MUS 123 - Woodwinds Methods I (Clarinet/Saxophone Unit(s): 1
MUS 124 - Brass Methods I (Trumpet/Trombone Unit(s): 1
MUS 129 - Percussion Methods Unit(s): 1
MUS 491 - Senior Recital Unit(s): 1-3

Specialized Tracks

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Applied Skills - Instrumental Music Education Track 10 Units

MUS 314 - Orchestration Unit(s): 2
MUS 403 - Instrumental Conducting and Methods Unit(s): 3
MUS 405 - Instrumental Methods and Repertoire Unit(s): 2
MUS 422 - Strings Methods II (Cello/Bass Unit(s): 1
MUS 423 - Woodwinds Methods II (Flute/Double Reeds Unit(s): 1
MUS 424 - Brass Methods II (Horn/Tuba Unit(s): 1

Applied Skills - Instrumental Jazz Music Education Track 11 Units

MUS 289 - Jazz Improvisation II Unit(s): 3
MUS 389 - Jazz Improvisation III Unit(s): 3
MUS 403 - Instrumental Conducting and Methods Unit(s): 3
MUS 405 - Instrumental Methods and Repertoire Unit(s): 2

Applied Skills - Choral Music Education Track 10 Units

MUS 315 - Diction - English/Italian Unit(s): 1-2
MUS 316 - Diction - French and German Unit(s): 1-2
MUS 313 - Choral Arranging Unit(s): 2
MUS 402 - Choral Conducting Unit(s): 3
MUS 404 - Choral Methods and Repertoire Unit(s): 2
MUS 448 - Choral and Vocal Accompanying Unit(s): 1-2

Performance Ensembles: 2 Units

Total Concentration Units: 29-30

Sample Four-Year Program

Music, B.M., Music Education Concentration Instrumental Track

Freshman Year: 34 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

MUS 106 - Fundamentals of Music Theory Unit(s): 3 (Preparatory Course)
MUS 109 - Intensive Keyboard Lab I Unit(s): 2 (Preparatory Course)
MUS 160A - Humanities Learning Community Unit(s): 4
GE Course (B4)
Major Ensemble
Private lessons
Repertory Class

Spring Semester (18 Units)

MUS 209 - Intensive Keyboard Lab II Unit(s): 2 (Preparatory Course)
MUS 110 - Theory I: Diatonicism Unit(s): 3
MUS 120 - Musicianship I Unit(s):
MUS 160B - Humanities Learning Community Unit(s): 4
Major Ensemble
Private lessons
Repertory Class
MUS 115 - Vocal Methods Unit(s): 1
GE Course (D3)

Sophomore Year: 32 Units

Fall Semester (17 Units)

MUS 210 - Theory II: Chromaticism Unit(s): 3
MUS 220 - Musicianship II Unit(s): 2
MUS 309A - Keyboard Proficiency Lab Unit(s): 1
MUS 118 - Guitar Methods Unit(s): 1
MUS 122 - Strings Methods I (Violin/Viola Unit(s): 1
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
Repertory Class
MUS 150 - Survey of U.S. Music Unit(s): 3
GE Course (A2)

Spring Semester (15 Units)

MUS 310 - Theory III: Form and Analysis Unit(s): 3
MUS 320 - Musicianship III Unit(s): 2
MUS 309B - Keyboard Proficiency Lab Unit(s): 1
MUS 129 - Percussion Methods Unit(s): 1
MUS 422 - Strings Methods II (Cello/Bass Unit(s): 1
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
Repertory Class
GE Course (B1)

Junior Year: 33 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

MUS 420 - Musicianship IV Unit(s):
MUS 124 - Brass Methods I (Trumpet/Trombone Unit(s): 1
MUS 189 - Jazz Improvisation I Unit(s): 2
MUS 251 - History of Western Music, Ancient World to 1750 Unit(s): 3
MUS 259 - Music Technology: Tools and Applications Unit(s): 2-3 (2 Unit(s) Required)
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
Additional Ensemble

Spring Semester (17 Units)

MUS 424 - Brass Methods II (Horn/Tuba Unit(s): 1
MUS 252 Unit(s): 3
MUS 400 - Music for the Classroom Unit(s): 2
MUS 401 - Conducting Technique Unit(s): 2
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
GE Course (C2)
GE Course (D5)

Senior Year: 31 Units

Fall Semester (18 Units)

MUS 123 - Woodwinds Methods I (Clarinet/Saxophone Unit(s): 1
MUS 314 - Orchestration Unit(s): 2
MUS 403 - Instrumental Conducting and Methods Unit(s): 3
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
EDUC 417 - School and Society Unit(s): 3
GE Course (B2)
GE Course (D4)

Spring Semester (13 Units)

MUS 423 - Woodwinds Methods II (Flute/Double Reeds Unit(s): 1
MUS 405 - Instrumental Methods and Repertoire Unit(s): 2
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
MUS 491 - Senior Recital Unit(s): 1-3 (1 Unit(s) Required)
EDSS 418 - Development in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood Unit(s): 3
GE Course (D2)
Additional Ensemble

Total Units: 120

Music, B.M., Music Education Concentration Choral Track

Freshman Year: 34 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

MUS 106 - Fundamentals of Music Theory Unit(s): 3 (Preparatory Course)
MUS 109 - Intensive Keyboard Lab I Unit(s): 2 (Preparatory Course)
MUS 160A - Humanities Learning Community Unit(s): 4
GE Course (B4)
Major Ensemble
MUS 147 - Applied Music Studies Unit(s): 1
MUS 151 - Repertory Class Unit(s): 1

Spring Semester (18 Units)

MUS 209 - Intensive Keyboard Lab II Unit(s): 2 (Preparatory Course)
MUS 110 - Theory I: Diatonicism Unit(s): 3
MUS 120 - Musicianship I Unit(s):
MUS 160B - Humanities Learning Community Unit(s): 4
Major Ensemble
MUS 147 - Applied Music Studies Unit(s): 1
MUS 151 - Repertory Class Unit(s): 1
MUS 115 - Vocal Methods Unit(s): 1
GE Course (D3)

Sophomore Year: 31 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

MUS 210 - Theory II: Chromaticism Unit(s): 3
MUS 220 - Musicianship II Unit(s): 2
MUS 309A - Keyboard Proficiency Lab Unit(s): 1
MUS 118 - Guitar Methods Unit(s): 1
MUS 122 - Strings Methods I (Violin/Viola Unit(s): 1
Major Ensemble
MUS 147 - Applied Music Studies Unit(s): 1
MUS 447 - Applied Music Studies Unit(s): 1
GE Course (A2)

Spring Semester (17 Units)

MUS 310 - Theory III: Form and Analysis Unit(s): 3
MUS 320 - Musicianship III Unit(s): 2
MUS 309B - Keyboard Proficiency Lab Unit(s): 1
MUS 129 - Percussion Methods Unit(s): 1
GE Course (B1)
Major Ensemble
MUS 147 - Applied Music Studies Unit(s): 1
MUS 151 - Repertory Class Unit(s): 1
MUS 150 - Survey of U.S. Music Unit(s): 3

Junior Year: 33 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

MUS 420 - Musicianship IV Unit(s):
MUS 315 - Diction - English/Italian Unit(s): 1-2 (1 Unit(s) Required)
MUS 124 - Brass Methods I (Trumpet/Trombone Unit(s): 1
MUS 189 - Jazz Improvisation I Unit(s): 2
MUS 259 - Music Technology: Tools and Applications Unit(s): 2-3 (2 Unit(s) Required)
MUS 251 - History of Western Music, Ancient World to 1750 Unit(s): 3
Major Ensemble
MUS 447 - Applied Music Studies Unit(s): 1

Spring Semester (17 Units)

MUS 351 - History of Western Music, 1750-present Unit(s): 3
MUS 316 - Diction - French and German Unit(s): 1-2 (1 Unit(s) Required)
MUS 400 - Music for the Classroom Unit(s): 2
MUS 401 - Conducting Technique Unit(s): 2
Major Ensemble
MUS 447 - Applied Music Studies Unit(s): 1
GE Course (D5)
GE Course (C2)

Senior Year: 32 Units

Fall Semester (17 Units)

MUS 123 - Woodwinds Methods I (Clarinet/Saxophone Unit(s): 1
MUS 313 - Choral Arranging Unit(s): 2
MUS 402 - Choral Conducting Unit(s): 3
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
EDUC 417 - School and Society Unit(s): 3
GE Course (B2)
MUS 448 - Choral and Vocal Accompanying Unit(s): 1-2 (1 Unit(s) Required)

Spring Semester (15 Units)

MUS 404 - Choral Methods and Repertoire Unit(s): 2
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
MUS 491 - Senior Recital Unit(s): 1-3 (1 Unit(s) Required)
EDSS 418 - Development in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood Unit(s): 3
GE Course (D2)
Additional Ensemble
GE Course (D4)

Total Units: 130

Music, B.M., Instrumental Jazz Track

Freshman Year: 34 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

MUS 106 - Fundamentals of Music Theory Unit(s): 3 (Preparatory Course)
MUS 109 - Intensive Keyboard Lab I Unit(s): 2 (Preparatory Course)
MUS 160A - Humanities Learning Community Unit(s): 4
GE Course (B4)
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
Repertory Class

Spring Semester (18 Units)

MUS 209 - Intensive Keyboard Lab II Unit(s): 2 (Preparatory Course)
MUS 110 - Theory I: Diatonicism Unit(s): 3
MUS 120 - Musicianship I Unit(s):
MUS 160B - Humanities Learning Community Unit(s): 4
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
Repertory Class
GE Course (D3)

Sophomore Year: 31 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

MUS 210 - Theory II: Chromaticism Unit(s): 3
MUS 220 - Musicianship II Unit(s): 2
MUS 292 - Jazz Piano I Unit(s): 1
MUS 118 - Guitar Methods Unit(s): 1
MUS 122 - Strings Methods I (Violin/Viola Unit(s): 1
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
Repertory Class
MUS 189 - Jazz Improvisation I Unit(s): 2
GE Course (A2)

Spring Semester (15 Units)

MUS 289 - Jazz Improvisation II Unit(s): 3
MUS 320 - Musicianship III Unit(s): 2
MUS 392 - Jazz Piano II Unit(s): 1
MUS 129 - Percussion Methods Unit(s): 1
Major Performing Ensemble
Additional Ensemble
Private Lessons
Repertory Class
GE Course (B1)

Junior Year: 32 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

MUS 389 - Jazz Improvisation III Unit(s): 3
MUS 420 - Musicianship IV Unit(s):
MUS 124 - Brass Methods I (Trumpet/Trombone Unit(s): 1
MUS 212 - Jazz Harmony and Arranging I Unit(s): 3
MUS 251 - History of Western Music, Ancient World to 1750 Unit(s): 3
MUS 259 - Music Technology: Tools and Applications Unit(s): 2-3 (2 Unit(s) Required)
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons

Spring Semester (17 Units)

MUS 312 - Jazz Harmony and Arranging II Unit(s): 3
MUS 351 - History of Western Music, 1750-present Unit(s): 3
MUS 400 - Music for the Classroom Unit(s): 2
MUS 401 - Conducting Technique Unit(s): 2
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
GE Course (C2)
MUS 351 - History of Western Music, 1750-present Unit(s): 3

Senior Year: 33 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

MUS 123 - Woodwinds Methods I (Clarinet/Saxophone Unit(s): 1
MUS 403 - Instrumental Conducting and Methods Unit(s): 3
Private Ensemble
Private Lessons
EDUC 417 - School and Society Unit(s): 3
GE Course (B2)
GE Course (D4)

Spring Semester (14 Units)

MUS 343 - Studies in Musical Genres Unit(s): 3
MUS 405 - Instrumental Methods and Repertoire Unit(s): 2
Major Ensemble
Private Lessons
MUS 491 - Senior Recital Unit(s): 1-3 (1 Unit(s) Required)
EDSS 418 - Development in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood Unit(s): 3
GE Course (D2)
GE Course (D5)

Total Units: 130

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