Music Education - Dixie State College Of Utah

Music Education from Dixie State College Of Utah is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Description There is a place for you in the Dixie State College Music Department. The Music options at DSC are varied, ranging from participation in a large ensemble to majoring in Music and pursuing a bachelor?s degree . The Music Department is committed to preparing students with the necessary tools to function as a musician in the performance hall, in the classroom, or for their own enjoyment. The mission of the Dixie State College Music Department is to prepare students for professional careers in music; to provide a high quality educational experience for all students; to serve as an educational and cultural resource for Dixie State College, the local community, and the region; to develop character, dedication and excellence; and to encourage lifelong learning. Students may elect to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Music (BS) or Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA). The BA requires 16 credits of a foreign language. Both require a minimum of 120 credits. In addition, a Bachelor of Science in Music Education is available. The Music baccalaureate degree will provide a core of music courses giving students a fundamental background in theory, ear training, history, conducting, private applied lessons, piano proficiency, and large ensembles. The degrees are designed to fit within the context of a liberal arts curriculum. The degree is designed to prepare students in foundational areas such as theory, history, performance, keyboard, and pedagogy to facilitate establishing careers in the work force or continuing their studies in graduate programs. Additional elective credits beyond the core and liberal arts courses offered combine to offer a meaningful preparation for career pursuits A Music Theory Placement Exam is administered during the first week of classes of the Fall Semester of MUSC 1110 Music Theory I. Students who do not pass the Placement Exam must enroll in MUSC 1100 Fundamentals of Music in addition to MUSC 1110. In some cases, students may be counseled to only enroll in MUSC 1100 Fundamentals of Music to strengthen their music knowledge foundation. Based on the exam, students may also be placed in MUSC 2110 Music Theory II. The same placement guidelines apply to Ear Training/Sight Singing courses. Music majors are required to take private applied lessons for each semester. A minimum of eight credits is required to earn the degree . Music majors are also required to participate in a large ensemble each semester while at DSC. For instrumentalists, options are MUSC 3310 Symphony Band and MUSC 3350 Symphony Orchestra. For vocalists the option is MUSC 3250 Concert Choir. Pianists may use any of the above options or may enroll in MUSC 4433 Keyboard Ensemble & Accompanying.. Guitarists may enroll in MUSC 3370 Guitar Ensemble. Students are limited to three ensembles per semester. Participating in more than three ensembles is counterproductive. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the department chair. All students receiving a scholarship from the Music Department are required to enroll in an approved ensemble (as assigned). Each student majoring in Music is required to perform a jury before a panel of faculty every semester. Juries are scheduled during the final exam period. Students should plan well in advance of that week to avoid any conflicts. View more details on Dixie State College of Utah . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.