Music

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts with a Comprehensive Major in Music
- Music Performance Option
- Music Business Option
Bachelor of Arts with a Subject Major In Music Studies
Bachelor of Science in Education with a Field Endorsement in Music (K-12)
Bachelor of Science in Education with a Subject Endorsement in Vocal Music (K-8)

Music Minor
Music (K-8) Minor
Private Lessons

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General Studies

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Mission

It is the mission of the Department of Music at Chadron State College to provide students a rich environment in which to pursue their musical interests and career goals. With a broad-based curriculum, the undergraduate programs offered are designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in both the public and the private sectors. The CSC Department of Music strives to set and maintain high standards of excellence in providing musical leadership to the campus and to the service region as the premier four-year institution of higher education in the Nebraska Panhandle.

The Degree of Bachelor of Arts with a Comprehensive Major in Music

A student must complete the core requirements, an option, graduation literacy and the General Studies requirements. No grade lower than "C" in any required music course will apply toward graduation. Incoming students should plan to take theory and piano placement exams during the first week of classes. Incoming students should plan to take the theory and piano placement exams during the first week of classes.

Core Requirements

Number	Course Title	Hours
MKTG 231	Principles of Marketing	3
MUS 101	Student Recital	0
MUS 115	Private Instruction	2
MUS 131/131L	Theory I and Lab	4
MUS 132/132L	Theory II and Lab	3
MUS 199	Admission to Candidacy	0
MUS 215	Private Music Instruction	2
MUS 231/231L	Theory III and Lab	4
MUS 240	Principles of Conducting	2
MUS 299	Sophomore Qualifying Exam	0
MUS 315	Private Instruction	2
MUS 399	Solo Half-Recital	0
MUS 427	Music History II	3
Total hours		26

Music Performance Option

Number	Course Title	Hours
Core Requirement		26
MUS 102/302 MUS 103/303	Wind Ensemble or Concert Choir	8
MUS 104/304 105/305 106/306 107/307 108/308 109/309 110/310 124/324 or 125/325	Chamber Ensembles	4
MUS 220 OR MUS 317	Functional Piano Skills OR Seminar in Accompanying Techniques	2
MUS 232/232L	Theory IV and Lab	4
MUS 238 OR MUS 315r OR MUS 319b	Diction for Singers OR Instrument Repair OR Music Studio Operations**	1-2
MUS 415	Private Instruction (addition to core)	2
MUS 426	Music History I	3
MUS 428	Music of the 20th Century	3
MUS 499	Solo Full Recital	0
Electives	Electives	3-4
Total hours		57
Electives to be chosen from the following: MUS 238, 315o, 315r, 319a, 321, 322, 335, 336, 413, 419, 423, 424, 430 Students proficient in piano at time of enrollment may test out of the requirement. *Vocal Majors must enroll in Diction for Singers

Music Business Option

Number	Course Title	Hours
Core Requirement		26
MKTG 331	Sales Techniques	3
MKTG 335 OR MKTG 336 OR MKTG 338	Entrepreneurial Business Start-Up OR Entre-Promotions and Advertising OR Buyer Behavior	3
MUS 335	Recording Techniques	2
MUS 336	Jazz Improvisation I	2**
MUS 390	Internship	1***
MUS 413	Songwriting/Arr & MIDI I	2**
MUS 419	Music Business	3

Emphasis Instrumental/Vocal or Piano Studio Operations		15
Total hours		57
Instrumental/Vocal Emphasis: MUS 102/302 or MUS 103/303 (7 cr.); MUS 220; MUS 420; BIS 332 Music Studio Operations Emphasis: MUS 102/302 or MUS 103/303 (4 cr.); MUS 317 or 220; MUS 319A and B; MUS 329, MUS 423 and MUS 424, or MUS 251 (2 cr.) The following courses are recommended as supportive electives for the Music Business Option: MUS 104/304, 105/305, 106/306, 330, 335, 337, 414 NOTE: Non-classical literature may be added providing a satisfactory repertoire of classical literature can be performed at an acceptable level. Students proficient in piano at time of enrollment may test out of the requirement. Sophomore qualifying and senior recital requirements are required. Non-classical literature may be added providing a satisfactory repertoire of classical literature can be performed at an acceptable level. MUS 115x Private Improvisation may be substituted for MUS 336. MUS 115z, Private Songwriting Arranging, and MIDI I, may be substituted for MUS 413. *A student may elect to enroll in 1-12 credit of MUS 390, or a substitution suggested by the advisor and approved by the faculty based on the student’s career goals.

The Degree of Bachelor of Arts with a Subject Major In Music Studies

A Student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies requirements, the graduation literacy requirement and a major or minor in another discipline. Recommended minors include Art, Communication Arts, English, History, Library Information Management, Psychology, and Theater. No grade lower than "C" in any required course will apply toward graduation. Incoming students should plan to take the theory and piano placement exams during the first week of classes.

Number	Course Title	Hours
MUS 101	Student Recital	0
MUS 102/302 OR MUS 103/303	Wind Symphony OR Concert Choir	6
MUS 104/304 MUS 105/305 MUS 106/306 MUS 107/307 MUS 108/308 MUS 109/309 MUS 110/310 MUS 124/324 MUS 125/325	Chamber Ensembles	2
MUS 115	Private Instruction	2
MUS 131 & 131L	Theory I & Lab	4
MUS 132 & 132L	Theory II & Lab	4
MUS 199	Admission to Candidacy	0
MUS 215	Private Music Instruction	2
MUS 220 OR MUS 317	Functional Piano Skills OR Seminar in Accompanying Techniques	2
MUS 240	Principles of Conducting	2
MUS 299	Sophomore Qualifying Exam	0
MUS 426 OR MUS 428	Music History I OR Music of the 20th Century	3
MUS 427	Music History II	3
	Electives	6
Total hours		36
Electives to be chosen from the following: MUS 231, 231L, 232, 232L, 238, 315o (up to 3 cr.), 319a, 319b, 321, 322, 335, 336, 413, 423, 424, 426, 427, 430.

The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a Field Endorsement in Music (K-12)

This endorsement qualifies a person to teach instrumental and vocal music in grades K-12. A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies, graduation literacy and Professional Education requirements, including successful completion of MUS 431a, Elementary Music Endorsement, and MUS 431b, Secondary Music Endorsement. Incoming students should plan to take the theory and piano placement exams during the first week of classes.

Number	Course Title	Hours
MUS 101	Student Recital	0
MUS 102/302 MUS 103/303	Wind Ensemble or Choir	6*
MUS 114	Introduction to Music Education	2
MUS 115	Private Music Instruction	2

MUS 131 & 131L	Theory I & Lab	4
MUS 132 & 132L	Theory II & Lab	4
MUS 199	Admission to Candidacy	0
MUS 215	Private Music Instruction	2
MUS 220 OR 317	Functional Piano Skills OR Seminar in Accompanying Techniques	2
MUS 221	Keyboard Skills for the Class Teacher	2
MUS 231 & 231L	Theory III & Lab	4
MUS 232 & 232L	Theory IV & Lab	4
MUS 238	Diction for Singers	1
MUS 240	Principles of Conducting	2
MUS 251	Music Education Practicum, K-12	2-4**
MUS 315	Private Instruction	2
MUS 321	Choral Conducting	2
MUS 322	Instrumental Conducting	2
MUS 351	Music Education Practicum, K-12	2
MUS 352	Music Education Practicum, K-12	1
MUS 399	Solo Half Recital	0
MUS 412	Tech. of Marching Band	1
MUS 426	Music History I	3
MUS 427	Music History II	3


Total hours		58-60
Electives in Jazz may be selected from among the following: MUS 104/304, 105/305, 106/306, or 336 Students must complete at least one credit hour of both band and choir to meet state accreditation requirements. *This is a one credit hour repeatable course. Students may move to the next course in the sequence based on the completion of student learning outcomes. Transfer students may be asked to complete performance assessment in order to substitute coursework from other institutions. The following Classes are recommended as supportive classes: MUS 216, 315r, 329, 413, 421

The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a Subject Endorsement in Vocal Music (K-8)

This endorsement qualifies a person to teach vocal music in the elementary grades. It is strongly recommended that a student complete the following program in conjunction with a K-8 Elementary Education Endorsement program, in addition to the General Studies requirements, the Professional Education requirements, and MUS 431a, Elementary Music Endorsement. Students who pursue the K-8 endorsement are recommended to subsitute MUS 329 for MUS 333 (See Education degree requirements). Incoming students should plan to take theory and piano placement exams during the first week of classes.

Number	Course Title	Hours
MUS 101	Student Recital	0
MUS 103/303	Choir	4
MUS 115S	Private Music instruction (Voice)	2
MUS 131/131L	Theory I & Lab	4
MUS 132/132L	Theory II & Lab	4
MUS 199	Admission to Candidacy	0
MUS 215S	Private Music Instruction (Voice)	2
MUS 216	Guitar Class	1
MUS 220 OR MUS 317	Functional Piano Skills OR Seminar in Accompanying Techniques	2
MUS 221	Keyboard Skills for the Class Teacher	2
MUS 240	Principles of Conducting	2
MUS 250	Music Education Practicum, K-8	1
MUS 252	Music Education Practicum, K-8	1




Total hours		33

Minors in Music

Music

A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies requirements and a major in another discipline.

Number	Course Title	Hours
MUS 101	Student Recital	0
MUS 115	Private Instruction	2
MUS 131/131L	Theory I & Lab	4
MUS 199	Admission to Candidacy	0
MUS 215	Private Instruction	2
MUS 427	Music History II	3
Music Performance*		4
Music Electives**		7
Total hours		21
Chosen from the following performance ensembles: MUS 102/302, 103/303, 104/304, 105/305, 106/306, 107/307, 108/308, 109/309, 110/310, 124/324, 125/325, 126/326 *Chosen from the following courses: MUS 132/132L, 216, 220, 230, 231, 240, 312, 315r, 319A, 319B, 321, 322, 336, 413, 419,420, 423, 424, 426, 428 Note: Entrance to many of the above ensembles is by audition.

Music (K-8)

A student must complete the following program in addition to the General Studies and Professional Education, Elementary Education requirements, including MUS 431a, Special Methods in Elementary Education. Please note that music performance courses are one credit hour each. It takes 4 semesters to complete a 4 credit requirement for a performing ensemble. Incoming students should plan to take the theory and piano placement exams during the first week of classes.

Number	Course Title	Hours
MUS 101	Student Recital	0
MUS 103/303	Choir	4
MUS 115S	Private Music Instruction (Voice)	2
MUS 131 & 131L	Theory I & Lab	4
MUS 199	Admission to Candidacy	0
MUS 215S	Private Music Instruction (Voice)	1
MUS 220 OR MUS 317	Functional Piano Skills OR Seminar in Accompanying Techniques	2
MUS 250	Music Education Practicum, K-8	1
MUS 426	Music History I	3

Total hours		20
*Students proficient in piano at time of enrollment may test out of the requirement.

Private Lessons

Private instruction is offered in every instrument and voice. A minimum of five hours of practice per week is required for each credit earned. A performance examination (Jury) in each private lesson course is required at the end of each semester. All private lessons must be taken for credit. Students must pass a sophomore qualifying examination before registering for MUS 315. Students should enroll in MUS 415 during the semester of their senior recital.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate acquired musical skills by performing alone and in ensembles.
Students will notate, analyze, and describe music using a common vocabulary.
Students will develop an appreciation for and knowledge of the history of music as it relates to form, style, performance practice, and the other arts.
Students will be able to formulate strategies and demonstrate skills directly related to their degree program.

Requirements

Music majors and minors are required to participate in a major performing ensemble directly related to their major performing instrument/voice each semester.
Students in all degree programs (B.S.E. and B.A.) are required to pass a Piano Proficiency Examination before attempting the Sophomore Qualifying Exam (MUS 299) on their major instrument. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Education programs must complete this requirement before they can be approved by the Department of Music to enter the Professional Year.
Students in all degree programs must audition to be admitted to candidacy at the end of one year of study.
Students in all degree programs (except B.S.E. Vocal Music K-8) are required to present a qualifying solo recital for the music faculty at the end of the sophomore year, or at the end of the first semester in the case of an upper division transfer student. A student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 on his/her major instrument voice to present the qualifying exam. This requirement must be met before a student is eligible to enroll for upper division credit in applied music.
Students majoring in music performance will present a public half recital during the junior year as well as a public full recital during the senior year. The junior recital cannot be given until the student has completed at least four semesters as a music major at Chadron State College. The same GPA requirements apply for the sophomore qualifying exam and the senior recital.
Each senior music major (except B.S.E. Vocal Music K-8 Endorsement) must present a solo recital during the senior year. A student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 on his/her major instrument-voice to present the senior recital. At least three weeks prior to the scheduled recital date, the student will present a prerecital hearing for the music faculty. Upon the recommendation of the faculty following the hearing, the student will present a public recital or reschedule another hearing for the following semester.
All students pursuing a B.S.E. with a Subject Endorsement Vocal Music (K-8) or a Field Endorsement in Music (K-12) must take EDUC 431K Special Methods in Music.
The Department of Music requires that music majors and minors receive a grade of "C" or higher in all music coursework in order to receive departmental approval for graduation.
Transfer students from a two (2) year institution must complete 50% of the required courses for the major from Chadron State College.