Music Major: Instrumental Music Concentration (B.M.E.)

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This program is designed for students preparing for a career as a K-12 music educator and leads to the Alabama Class B teaching certificate. Practical experiences in teaching music are provided in the greater Birmingham area.

General Education - University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education - Distribution Areas: 19 Credits

Natural and Computational Sciences (8)
Social Sciences (4)
Mathematics (4)
Fine Arts: SOA 200 (3) , SOA 210 (3) , or SOA 250 (3)

Music Major w/Instrumental Music Concentration: 97 Credits

Music Core: 49 Credits

Theory and Aural Skills: 16 Credits

Musicology: 10 Credits

Conducting: 4 Credits

Applied Studies: 12 Credits

MUSC 0999 - Music Seminar/Recital Attendance (0) (take 7 times)
MUSA 0011 - Performance Lab (0) (when enrolled in applied studies)
Performance Area Principal (12 total credits): First Year (4), Second Year (4), and Third Year (4)
MUSC 4698 - Degree Recital (0)

Ensembles: 7 Credits

Major Ensembles (7)

Education Core: 12 Credits

Music Education Core: 30 Credits

Music Education Electives: 3 Credits

(choose 3 credits)

Piano Skills: 3 Credits

Total Required Credits: 138

* If piano proficiency is met, the student will replace the credits with music electives.
** May be waived for proficiency by faculty committee.