Music Education Minor

Students pursuing a degree in education have the opportunity to add a minor in music education. The minor comprises three different tracks:

Instrumental
Vocal
Keyboard

Each track prepares students to take the Illinois Licensure Test to be certified to teach K-12 grade music for the State of Illinois.

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Methods Courses

One-on-one methods courses help insure students are proficient on all instruments they will teach

Certified to Teach

Upon graduation, students have the opportunity to become certified in the State of Illinois, to teach two different subjects at the K-12 grade level.

Improve your skills

With three separate tracks, students have the opportunity to hone their skills within their area of study.

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Music Education Minor Course Requirements

Students pursuing a minor in music education are required to complete 18 credit hours.

Music education students are required to complete 12 credits of common courses.

MUTH110 Commercial Theory I (3 credits)
MUTH305 Commercial Theory II (3 credits)
MUTH306 Commercial Theory III (2 credits
MUAP110 Commercial Keyboarding I (1 credit)
MUAO115 Commercial Keyboarding II (1 credit)
MUSG221 Elementary Conducting (2 credits)
MUSG100 Recital Class (0 credit, required 4 semesters or 3 if classes complete)

Instrumental Track

MUEN145 Band (2 credits)
MUEN345 Band (2credits)

Choose two of the three that are not in the same instrument family as primary instrument:

MUAP111B Applied Brass (1 credit)
MUAP111W Applied Woodwind (1 credit)
MUAP111P Applied Percussion (1 credit)

Vocal Track

MUAP111V Applied Voice (1 credit)
MUAP211V Applied Voice (1 credit)

Choose four credits of the following vocal ensemble classes, ensembles may be repeated:

MUEN141 Greenville University Choir (1 credit)
MUEN341 Greenville University Choir (1 credit)
MUEN1500 Gospel Choir (0.5 credit)
MUEN350 Gospel Choir (0.5 credit)

Keyboard Track

MUEN143 Fusion Ensemble (2 credits)
MUEN343 Fusion Ensemble (2 credits)
MUAP111K Applied Keyboard (1 credit)
MUAP211K Applied Keyboard (1 credit)

Visit the Online Catalog for an explanation of graduation requirements.

Music Education Minor Courses

Provides the skill set for reading and playing piano in commercial styles. Emphasis will be placed on reading chord charts, using the Nashville Number system, improvisation, chord voicing and inversions. A main emphasis will be to have the students be able to accompany themselves on piano/keyboard. The course is taken concurrently with MUTH 110 Commercial Music Theory. (Offered spring semester.)

This course will provide students with the functional skills on the piano including the ability to develop basic technique, ability to play chord progressions, read, harmonize, transpose, improvise, and compose. Prerequisite: MUAP 110. (Offered spring semester.)

Recital Class is designated as a requirement for all music majors, who must attend 12 concerts per semester. Music minors need to attend 9 concerts per semester and must be registred for Recital Class during the semesters they are taking applied lessons. Music majors are required to take this course every semester they are attending classes on campus.

This course studies standard conducting patterns, develops the skill of both hand and baton directing, and emphasizes development of listening and leadership skills. Prerequisite: MUTH 305. (Offered spring of odd calendar years.)

This course is specifically designed for Music Industry Studies majors. It will enable students to learn basic music theory concepts and some aural skills which will relate to the contemporary music industry. (Offered spring semester.)

This course will prepare the student to thrive in real world situations s/he may encounter as an artist and/or composer in the music field. Skills to be learned in this course include: chord construction and nomenclature, scales, basic pop music arranging, ear training, and keyboard/guitar accompaniment. Prerequisite: MUTH 104 or MUTH 110. (Offered fall semester.)

A continuation in study of MUTH 305. Prerequisite: MUTH 305. (Offered spring semester.)

This ensemble, open to all students regardless of major, will act as the marching band during football season and then transition to concert band for the remainder of the year. (Offered Fall and Spring.)

This ensemble, open to all students regardless of major, will act as the marching band during the football season and then transition to concert band for the remainder of the year. (Offered Fall and Spring.)

Course Fee: $385

Course Fee: $770

Prerequisite: MUAP 111K Course Fee: $770

MUEN143 Fusion Ensemble (1 Credit)

MUEN343 Fusion Ensemble (1 Credit)

Course Fee: $385

Prerequisite: MUAP 111V Course Fee: $385

The Greenville University Choir, founded by Professor Robert W. Woods in 1927, has become an outstanding symbol of the University. It offers students throughout the University an opportunity to sing exemplary sacred choral literature in an excellent mixed choir setting. Numerous concerts are given during the year including an extended annual tour. Membership is by audition and includes the expectation of a year long commitment. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN150 Gospel Choir (0.5 Credit)

MUEN350 Gospel Choir (0.5 Credit)

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