Music, Vocal Emphasis (B.M.E.)

82 hours, Professional Education Minor included

The B.M.E. degree is for students pursuing a teaching career in music. The degree provides the student with the necessary coursework required for the standard teaching certificate as outlined by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Music, Instrumental Emphasis will demonstrate:

Ability to hear and analyze rhythm, melody, harmony, and form.
Ability to sight-read music and perform with other musicians.
Understanding of compositional and aesthetic properties of style and how the art of music is shaped by cultural forces.
Acquaintance with a wide selection of music literature beyond the student’s specialization through lectures, assignments, and concert attendance.
Ability to perform a cross-section of that repertory according to the student’s interest and program standards.
Ability to communicate clearly, critically, and creatively about music.
Ability to plan and teach elementary and secondary general music effectively.
Ability to conduct ensembles and rehearse instrumental music effectively.
Organizational leadership skills for management of instrumental ensembles in the public schools.

Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.

11 HOURS BASIC THEORY

4 HOURS CLASS PIANO

9 HOURS MUSIC HISTORY

4 HOURS ADVANCED THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY

10 HOURS MUSIC TECHNIQUE

1 HOUR PIANO

8 HOURS VOICE

4 HOURS MUSIC ENSEMBLE (1300 OR 1400 LEVEL COURSES)

1 HOUR CAPSTONE PROJECT OR RECITAL

3 HOURS PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC-2523 Developmental Psychology

4 HOURS MUSIC METHODS

23 HOURS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION MINOR

FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCY - CHOOSE ONE:

High school foreign language - 2 years of same foreign language with a grade of “C” or better OR university credit - 3 hours foreign language or American Sign language with a grade of “C” or better