Liberal Arts Degrees

Major in Music (Bachelor of Arts)—57 credits: A liberal arts degree allowing for pursuit of a broad range of interests while still majoring in music. Very viable as a double major. Requires a minor area if no double major is chosen. The 57 credits include MUCT 111, 112, 113, 211, 212, 213; MUHL 455, 456, 457; MURE 420; 12 credits of performance in one area which includes a 1 or 2-credit recital or project; 6 credits of ensemble; 2 credits of electives; Piano Proficiency. Required cognates: HIST 104 or 105; PHYS 405. NOTE: At least one course other than ensemble or applied music must be taken in residence.

Major in Elementary Music Education (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science)—55 credits: A liberal arts degree for those interested in teaching pre-junior high level. Requires state teacher certification. The 55 credits include MUCT 111, 112, 113, 211; MUCT 301, 302; MUED 458; MUHL 456, 457; MUED 375-05; 6 credits of performance in piano, 4 credits of performance in voice; 6 credits of ensemble; *6 credits of electives; Piano Proficiency. Required cognates; HIST 104 or 105; PHYS 405. NOTE: General Education courses determine whether the degree is a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science.

Minor in Music—30 credits: Option for students wishing to pursue personal interests in music. The 30 credits include MUCT 111, 112, 113, 211; MUHL 456, 457; 6 credits of performance in one area; 3 credits of ensemble; Piano Proficiency.

Minor in Elementary Music Education—37 credits: The minor for the above-listed Bachelor of Arts/Science in Elementary Education curriculum. The 37 credits include MUCT 111, 112, 113; MUED 301, 458; MUHL 456; MUED 375-05; 3 credits of performance in piano, 2 credits of performance in voice; 6 credits of ensemble; *4 credits of electives; Piano Proficiency.

*The student is encouraged to obtain elective credit through attendance at professional workshops and seminars (e.g., International Music Festival at Andrews University) for which college credit is available. Students must check the validity of a particular festival with their adviser prior to attendance.

Professional Degrees

Bachelor of Music—74/75 credits: The following core courses are required for all Bachelor of Music degrees: 74/75 credits including MUCT 111, 112, 113, 211, 212, 213, 400, 454, 470; MUED 301, 302; MUHL 455, 456, 457; MURE 420; *12 credits of ensemble; Piano Proficiency. Required cognates: HIST 104 or 105; PHYS 405.

*Note: 11 credits of ensemble required for Bachelor of Music in Music Education majors.

Performance (Bachelor of Music): A degree for those who wish to concentrate on performance and whose career goals include a focus toward performance and studio or collegiate teaching and graduate school. Consult with department chair for areas of availability. In addition to the core credits listed above, 48 credits are to be chosen from the following areas: Applied Music; Language (Voice majors only); Literature of the Major Area; Music Electives; Pedagogy of the Major Area; Teaching Practicum.

General Requirements

1. Students must enroll for a one-hour lesson (2 credits) each quarter in residence to a minimum total of 24 credits and until they have given their senior recital.
2. Students must participate in an ensemble each quarter in residence.
3. Students must give a junior recital and a senior recital.
4. Students must attend major area masterclasses.
5. Language (for voice majors only).

Music Education (Bachelor of Music): A degree designated for students seeking careers as certified teachers in pre-collegiate denominational or public schools. Students receive this degree with an emphasis in instrumental, keyboard, or vocal education. Requires state certification. During their first year, students must make application and have annual advising sessions with the Certification Clerk in the School of Education. NOTE: Students must check the current School of Education Bulletin to keep abreast of the most recent requirements. Students normally spend five years in residence to complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Music Education.

Instrumental Emphasis: 41 credits including MUED 304, 305, 375-02 -06, 458, 459; 13 credits major performance, 4 credits minor performance which includes a 1- or 2-credit recital; ensemble credit must be in an instrumental ensemble.

Keyboard Emphasis: 42/43 credits including either MUED 304 plus MUED 375-02-05 or MUED 305 and 475 plus 4 credits of applied voice (MUPF 164-464); MUED 420 or 478, 458, 459; MUHL 480 or 484; 13 credits major performance, 4 credits minor performance which includes a 1- or 2-credit recital (piano majors must choose organ as their minor instrument and vice versa); 3 credits of ensemble must be in MUPF 210.

Vocal Emphasis: 42 credits including MUED 304, 305, 375-02-05, 458, 459, 475; 13 credits major performance, 4 credits minor performance which includes a 1- or 2-credit recital; ensemble credit must be in a choral ensemble.

Information for Music Majors and Minors

1. Admission as a Music Major: Enrollment as a music major at Andrews University is provisional until the student has had an opportunity to demonstrate that his/her academic and performance skills are on an acceptable level. All incoming freshmen must take the Freshman Theory Placement Exam prior to being considered for acceptance as a music major. After the student performs in his/her first Jury, the performance instructor will make a recommendation to the music faculty concerning the student's application for admission as a music major. See the Department of Music Student Handbook for further information.
2. Applied Music General Requirements: All music majors shall register in applied music for four (4) years in residence and until they complete their senior recital. Consult individual curricula for specific requirement of credit towards graduation.
3. Jury Requirements: All music majors shall participate in a Jury at least two (2) times during the school year including the winter and spring quarters. Transfer students must appear in their first quarter in residence. Summer students appear each summer quarter.
4. Ensemble Requirements: Each music major shall be enrolled in a music ensemble each quarter of residence.
5. Piano Proficiency: All music majors and minors shall pass a piano proficiency examination. Examination content is covered in the MUCT 111-113 Music Foundations course sequence and the examination is administered at the end of MUCT 113. Students who do not pass the examination at this time must enroll in applied piano until the examination is passed. The piano proficiency examination must be passed before a student is advanced to upper-division status.
6. Upper-division Status: Application for advancement to Upper Division Performance Studies shall be submitted to the student's performance teacher no later than two weeks before the final sophomore jury recital. (See Department of Music Student Handbook for further information). Students may not register for Upper Division Studies in Applied Music until they have been granted Upper Division Status by the music faculty.
7. State Certification: Students wishing to teach music in secondary school should choose the Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree program. Those qualifying for the state secondary provisional certificate in music also qualify for the endorsement to teach music in the elementary schools in the state of Michigan, provided they have taken MUED 458 Music in the Elementary School. Students must consult the current School of Education Bulletin to keep abreast of the most recent certification requirements. Students must have annual advising sessions with the Certification Clerk in the School of Education.
8. Denominational Certification: Denominational certification is not automatic with state certification and is not required for graduation. For more information contact the Certification Clerk in the School of Education.
9. Student Handbook: The Department of Music Student Handbook, available at the Department of Music office, provides further clarification of general guidelines, requirements, and standards for Department of Music students as well as information concerning items such as recital attendance, recital requirements, and financial aid and departmental scholarships.

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