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2016-2017 University Catalog
Music, BM
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Banner Code: AR-BM-MUSI
Web: music.gmu.edu
College: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department: School of Music
This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the accelerated master’s degree program. See Music, BM (Performance)/Music, Accelerated MM (Performance) for specific requirements.
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Mason Core (21-24 credits)
Coursework within the major and concentration fulfills the information technology, global understanding, oral communications, fine arts, and synthesis requirements. Students should consult the Mason Core guidelines for course options that fulfill the requirements remaining in the following areas:
- 3 credits of quantitative reasoning (Music Technology Concentration, see required courses)
- 6 credits of written communication
- 3 credits of literature
- 3 credits of non-lab natural science
- 3 credits of western civilization
- 3 credits of social or behavioral science
- 3 credits of IT for Music Technology Concentration
Concentrations
Students may choose from one of the following concentrations:
Core Courses Required for All Concentrations (20 Credits)
▲ Concentration in Composition (CPO):
Students must complete all concentration requirements as well as requirements for one of the following emphases:
Courses Required for All Emphases (70 credits)
Emphasis Requirement (9 credits)
Composition: Brass emphasis
Composition: Guitar emphasis
Composition: Keyboard emphasis
Composition: Percussion emphasis
Composition: String emphasis
Composition: Voice emphasis
Composition: Woodwind emphasis
▲ Concentration in Jazz (JAZC):
Students must complete all concentration requirements as well as requirements for one of the following emphases:
Courses Required for All Emphases (69 credits)
Emphasis Requirement (10 credits)
Jazz: Percussion emphasis
▲ Concentration in Music Education (MUE):
Certification to Teach
The music education concentration is approved by the Virginia State Department of Education and administered through the College of Education and Human Development, which is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Minimum scores on the Praxis Core and II and VCLA tests must be achieved before state licensure is granted.
For complete information on all requirements and procedures see the George Mason University School of Music Education Handbook at http://music.gmu.edu/sites/gmumusic.egovsol.com/files/files/Music%20Ed%20Handbook%20Fall2013.pdf and consult the College of Education and Human Development website at http://cehd.gmu.edu/teacher/test/.
Student must complete all concentration requirements as well as requirements for one of the following emphases:
- Brass
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- String
- Voice
- Woodwind
Courses Required for All Emphases (54 credits)
Emphasis Requirement (25 credits)
Music Education: Brass emphasis
Music Education: Guitar emphasis
Music Education: Keyboard emphasis
Music Education: Percussion emphasis
Music Education: String emphasis
Music Education: Voice emphasis
Music Education: Woodwind emphasis
▲ Concentration in Music Technology (MTEC):
Students must complete all concentration requirements as well as requirements for one of the following emphases:
- Electroacoustic Music
- Engineering
- Recording
Courses Required for All Emphases (46-47 credits)
Emphasis Requirement (26 credits)
Music Technology: Electroacoustic Music
MATH (3-4 credits)
Choose from one of the following (fulfills Mason Core quantitative reasoning requirement):
Additional Course Work Credits: 13-14
Choose from the following:
Music Technology: Engineering Emphasis
A double major in a STEM field or the following:
MATH (4 credits)
Choose one of the following (meets Mason Core quantitative reasoning requirement):
Additional Course Work Credits: 22
Coursework from any course with one of the following prefixes: CS , ECE , IT , MATH , MBUS , PHYS
At least 10 credits from additional coursework or general electives must come from 300 or 400 level courses.
Music Technology: Recording Emphasis
MATH (3-4 credits)
Choose from one of the following:(meets Mason Core quantitative reasoning requirement)
Additional Course Work Credits: 14-15
General Electives (6-7 credits)
▲ Concentration in Performance (PFM):
Students must complete all concentration requirements as well as requirements for one of the following emphases:
Courses Required for All Emphases (39 credits)
Emphasis Requirement (40 credits)
Performance: Brass emphasis
Performance: Guitar emphasis
Performance: Keyboard emphasis
Performance: Percussion emphasis
Performance: String emphasis
Performance: Voice emphasis
Performance: Woodwind emphasis
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