MusicFaculty: L.A. Lauderdale (Coordinator), R.T. Glaze, P.P. Huybregts, J.T. Rawlins
The undergraduate curriculum of the Department of Music is designed to equip graduates for careers in the field of music. Students may choose one of two Specializations: Music Education, which prepares students to teach music in public/private schools through certification in the teacher education program under the College of Education; and Music Performance, which prepares the student for further studies at the graduate level in preprartion for a career in concert performance. Permission to major or minor in music is granted by the Department. All music courses have been approved and are required by the National Association of Schools of Music, NCATE, and SACS. The Department of Music has held accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1971.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general university requirements and General Studies requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Music must meet the requirements listed below.
Candidates for admission to UWF's NCATE/DOE approved teacher education programs must meet admission requirements detailed under Admission to Teacher Education. In addition to the program requirements noted below, teacher education students must also complete requirements specified under Teacher Education.
Admission
To be admitted as a music major, students must audition for the faculty or coordinator at least one semester prior to enrollment as a music major. Entering freshmen are advised to contact the Department of Music in the spring semester of their senior year in high school in order to secure information regarding scholarship auditions and general information about the degree plan of their choice. Scholarship auditions are generally scheduled in February and March of each academic year.
Transfer students from other colleges and universities are also advised to contact the Department of Music one semester prior to their anticipated date of enrollment in order to insure a smooth transition into the music curriculum at UWF. Transcripts will be evaluated by the coordinator prior to enrollment as a music major.
Departmental Requirements
In addition to the course requirements, the Department of Music requires the following of its majors:
Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions.
| MUT 1111 | Freshman Theory | 3 | |
| MUT 1112 | Freshman Theory II | 3 | |
| MUT 2116 | Sophomore Theory | 3 | |
| MUT 2117 | Sophomore Theory II | 3 | |
| MUT 1271L | Freshman Theory Lab | 1 | |
| MUT 1272L | Freshman Theory Lab II | 1 | |
| MUT 2276L | Sophomore Theory Lab | 1 | |
| MUT 2277L | Sophomore Theory Lab II | 1 | |
| MUN xxxx | Ensemble | 4 | |
| MVx 131x | Freshman Applied Music | 2-4 | |
| MVx 2324 | Sophomore Applied Music | 2-4 | |
| MVK 1112 | Class Piano I, II, III, IV, or Piano Proficiency | 0-4 |
Electives (0 sh)
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (60 sh)
| MUH 3211 | History of Western Music I | 3 | |
| MUT 4311 | Instrumentation | 2 | |
| MVx 3xxx | Junior Applied Music | 3 | |
| MUN xxxx | Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUH 3212 | History of Western Music: 18th Through 20th Centuries II | 3 | |
| MUT 3611 | Musical Structure & Style | 2 | |
| MVx 3xxx | Junior Applied Music | 3 | |
| MUN xxxx | Ensemble | 1 | |
| MVx 3xxx | Junior Recital | 1 | |
| MUT 3401 | Techniques in Counterpoint | 2 | |
| MUG 4104 | Special Methods in Music | 2 | |
| MVx 4xxx | Senior Applied Music | 3 | |
| MUN xxxx | Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUE 4411 | Choral Techniques | 3 | |
| MVx 4xxx | Senior Applied Music | 3 | |
| MVx 4975 | Senior Recital | 3 | |
| MUN xxxx | Ensemble | 1 | |
| Music courses from the required lower division courses mentioned above | |||
| that have not been completed | 12 | ||
| Upper Division Music Electives | 11 | ||
Major-Related (0 sh)
| MUT 1111 | Freshman Theory | 3 | |
| MUT 1112 | Freshman Theory II | 3 | |
| MUT 2116 | Sophomore Theory | 3 | |
| MUT 2117 | Sophomore Theory II | 3 | |
| MUT 1271L | Freshman Theory Lab | 1 | |
| MUT 1272L | Freshman Theory Lab II | 1 | |
| MUT 2276L | Sophomore Theory Lab | 1 | |
| MUT 2277L | Sophomore Theory Lab II | 1 | |
| MUN xxxx | Ensemble | 4 | |
| MVx 1x1x | Freshman Applied Music | 2-4 | |
| MVx 2x2x | Sophomore Applied Music | 2-4 | |
| MVK 1112 | Class Piano I, II, III, IV, or Piano Proficiency | 0-4 |
Electives (0 sh)
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (48 sh)
| MUH 3211 | History of Western Music: End of Ancient World Through 17th Century I | 3 | |
| MUT 4311 | Instrumentation | 2 | |
| MUE 4342 | Brass Instrumental Methods & Materials | 2 | |
| MUE 3210 | Music for the Elementary School Teacher | 2 | |
| MVx 3xxx | Junior Applied Music | 2 | |
| MUN xxxx | Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUH 3212 | History of Western Music Music: 18th Through 20th Centuries II | 3 | |
| MUT 3611 | Musical Structure & Style | 2 | |
| MUE 2450 | Woodwind Instrumental Methods | 3 | |
| MVx 3xxx | Junior Applied Music | 2 | |
| MUN xxxx | Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUT 3401 | Techniques in Counterpoint | 2 | |
| MUG 4104 | Special Methods in Music | 2 | |
| MVx 4xxx | Senior Applied Music | 2 | |
| MUN xxxx | Ensemble | 1 | |
| MUE 4330 | Music in the Middle & Secondary Schools | 2 | |
| MUE 2470 | Percussion Methods & Materials | 3 | |
| MUE 4411 | Choral Techniques | 3 | |
| MVx 4xxx | Senior Recital | 1 | |
| MUN xxxx | Ensemble | 1 | |
| Music courses from the required lower division courses mentioned above that have | |||
| not been completed | 8 | ||
Major-Related (12 sh)
| EDF 3214 | Psychological Foundations of Learning/Teaching | 3 | |
| EDF 3605 | Social, Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| ESE 4940 | Professional Practicum: Secondary Education | 3 | |
| EDG 3323C | General Methods for Teaching K-12 Students | 3 |
Electives (0 sh)
POST BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION
| Professional Sequence: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| EEX 3070 | Methods in Inclusion & Collaboration | 2 | |
| EDG 4707 | Multicultural Education for Secondary Secondary School Teachers | 2 | |
| EME 4430 | Integrated Technology in Secondary Education | 2 | |
| ESE 4322 | Instruction, Management & Assessment: Secondary Education | 3 | |
| EDG 4940 | Student Teaching | 6 | |
MINOR
Students wishing to obtain a Minor in Music must complete MUH 3211 or 3212, as well as any other music courses approved by the department to meet the 12 sh requirement by the University of courses at the 3000- or 4000-level. This may include applied lessons, ensembles, directed studies, and any other courses offered at the appropriate level.
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