Curriculum in Music

This curriculum leads to the degree bachelor of music and is an alternative to the curriculum in liberal arts and sciences with a major in music. To obtain a bachelor of music degree, a student must earn a minimum of 124.5 credits including a minimum of 32 credits in residence at Iowa State University and a minimum of 45 advanced credits (credits in courses numbered 300 or above) and must meet all of the requirements specified below. Courses taken on a pass/not pass basis may be counted toward the required total of 124.5 credits, and may be used to meet the advanced credit requirement, if appropriate, but may not be used to satisfy any other graduation requirement. No more than 9 credits in 490 (Independent Study) courses in a single discipline may be counted toward graduation. See Music.

Students interested in pursuing an emphasis in music theater should see the section on Theater, Performing Arts Major.

A minor in music is available; the requirements appear under Music, Courses and Programs.

Credits		Degree Requirements
32		General Education Requirements (Students choosing the music education option should consult their advisers regarding general education requirements)*
6		Social Sciences
6		Humanities
6		Music 383, 384
3		Phys 198
6		Mathematical, physical, and biological sciences
5		Electives

6.5 - 14.5		Other Requirements
6		Engl 104, 105†
0.5		Library 160
0 - 8		Foreign language (one)††

47		Music Core
22		Music 120, 230, 231, 232, 331, 332, 337, 338, 361
12		Music 119, 219, 319, 419
3		One of the following: Music 472, 473, 474, 475, 476
3		One of the following: Music 430, 440, 448
7		Ensembles

33 - 47		Area of Concentration select one of the of following options:

35 - 47		Music education** Licensure options: Vocal K-12, Vocal K-6, Vocal 7-12, Instrumental K-12, Instrumental K-6, Instrumental 7-12
14		All licensure options Music 248, 266, 366, 466; C I 204, 406, 415
9		All vocal options Music 327, 358A, 360, 362A, music theater or opera studio
23		Vocal K-12 option - 46 total cr. Music 367, 465; C I 426; LAS 417K, 417L
12		Vocal K-6 option - 35 total cr. LAS 417L
19		Vocal 7-12 option - 42 total cr. Music 367, 465; C I 426; LAS 417K
12		All Instrumental options Music 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 358B, 362B, 464
20-21		Instrumental K-12 option - 46-47 total cr. Music 368 or 369; C I 416; LAS 417K, 417L
12		Instrumental K-6 option - 38 total cr. LAS 417L
16-17		Intrumental 7-12 option - 42-43 total cr. Music 368 or 369; C I 416; LAS 417K

33		Organ
4		Music 119B, 219B
8		Music 319C, 419C
8		Music 417, additional music history
3		Additional music theory
8		Additional foreign language
2		Electives

33		Piano
12		Music 119, 219, 319, 419
12		Music 321, 417
3		Additional music theory
6		Electives

33		String Instruments
12		Music 119, 219, 319, 419
6		Music 181, 321
3		Additional music theory
4		Music 417
8		Electives

33		Composition
8		Applied music
4		Music 362A, 362B
13		Additional music theory and composition
8		Electives

33		Voice
4		Music 327 and 119B, 119C, or 119K
8		Music 319A, 419A
6		Music 324, 325, 360
3		Additional music theory
2		Music 417
8		Additional foreign language
2		Electives

33		Wind or Percussion Instrument
12		Music 119, 219, 319, 419
1 - 3		Music 351-352 or 353-354 or 355
3		Music 321
3		Additional music theory
4		Music 417
8 - 10		Electives

124.5 - 140.5		Total Credits

††The requirement may be met by completion of three or more years of high school study in one foreign language. Prospective students are encouraged to begin foreign language training as early as possible in their academic careers. Students who have a strong foreign language preparation may attempt to acquire college credit by taking a test-out examination which is administered each semester by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

*As described in the Teacher Education section of this bulletin, music education students must meet additional specific course requirements. In many cases, these courses can be used to satisfy general education requirements as well.

**K-12 options include 16 weeks of student teaching, K-6 and 7-12 options include 12 weeks of student teaching. All students will complete at least 50 hours of field experience, of which at least 40 hours must occur after admission to teacher education but before student teaching. Music education students should refer to the Teacher Education section of this catalog for further information.

Curriculum in Music

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