Music Education (Ages 3-21)
Program Details
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Curriculum
The sample course sequence below illustrates class offerings for the Music Education (Ages 3-21) major. Consult the official Xavier University course catalog for detailed registration and advising information.
Fall
- MUSC 199: Recital Attendance............ 0cr.
- MUSC 200: Music Theory I............ 3cr.
- MUSC 201: Aural Skills I............ 1cr.
- MUSC 208: Keyboard Skills I............ 1cr.
- EDMS 131: Professional Education............ 3cr.
- Private Lesson............ 1cr.
- Large Ensemble............ 1cr.
- CORE 100: First-Year Seminar............ 1cr.
- ENGL 101 or ENGL 115............ 3cr.
- CORE 101: GOA Co-Curriculum Program I............ 0cr.
Spring
- MUSC 199: Recital Attendance............ 0cr.
- MUSC 202: Music Theory II............ 3cr.
- MUSC 203: Aural Skills II............ 1cr.
- MUSC 209: Keyboard Skills II............ 1cr.
- Private Lesson............ 1cr.
- Large Ensemble............ 1cr.
- EDFD 110: Human Development & Learning............ 3cr.
- PHIL 100: Ethics as an Intro to Philosophy............ 3cr.
- CORE 102: GOA Co-Curriculum Program II............ 0cr.
Fall
- MUSC 199: Recital Attendance............ 0cr.
- MUSC 210: Music History I............ 3cr.
- MUSC 300: Music Theory III............ 3cr.
- MUSC 301: Aural Skills III............ 1cr.
- MUSC 308: Keyboard Skills III............ 3cr.
- MUSC 312: Conducting I............ 3cr.
- EDSP 200: Sp Ed: Identification & Issues............ 3cr.
- Private Lesson............ 0cr.
- Large Ensemble............ 1cr.
- Small Ensemble............ 1cr.
Spring
- MUSC 199: Recital Attendance............ 0cr.
- MUSC 151, 152, or 268............ 3cr.
- MUSC 211: Music History............ 0cr.
- MUSC 302: Music Theory IV............ 3cr.
- MUSC 303: Aural Skills IV............ 1cr.
- MUSC 309: Keyboard Skills II............ 3cr.
- MUSC 313: Conducting II............ 0cr.
- MUSC 351: String Techniques............ 0cr.
- Private Lesson............ 1cr.
- Large Ensemble............ 1cr.
Fall
- MUSC 199: Recital Attendance............ 0cr.
- MUSC 320: Instrumental Methods............ 3cr.
- MUSC 353: Brass Techniques............ 3cr.
- Private Lesson............ 1cr.
- Large Ensemble............ 1cr.
- EDSP 380: Classroom Management............ 3cr.
- Second Language Elective I............ 3cr.
- Historical Perspectives............ 3cr.
- ENGL/CLAS/SPAN 205: Literature & the Moral Imagination............ 3cr.
Spring
- MUSC 199: Recital Attendance............ 0cr.
- MUSC 304: Producing Electronic Music I............ 3cr.
- MUSC 352: Woodwind Techniques............ 3cr.
- Private Lesson............ 1cr.
- Large Ensemble............ 1cr.
- Second Language Elective............ 3cr.
- Scientific Perspectives............ 3cr.
- MUSC 221: Elementary Methods............ 3cr.
- EDMS 350: Technology & Topics for Education............ 3cr.
Fall
- MUSC 199: Recital Attendance............ 0cr.
- MUSC 401: Orchestration & Arranging............ 3cr.
- MUSC 354: Percussion Techniques............ 3cr.
- EDMS 411: Clinical Experiences............ 1cr.
- MUSC 321: Choral Methods............ 3cr.
- MUSC 450: Senior Recital............ 0cr.
- Private Lessons............ 1cr.
- Large Ensemble............ 1cr.
- Natural Science Elective............ 1cr.
- Theological Perspectives............ 3cr.
- Philosophical Perspectives............ 3cr.
Spring
- EDMS 471: Student Teaching: Multi-Age ............ 9cr.
- EDRE 471: Content Area Literacy............ 3cr.
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Broaden Your Musical Horizons and Develop Versatility as a Performer
Musical clubs and organizations on campus include the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, the XU Concert Choir, the women and men's choruses and the Edgecliff Vocal Ensemble.
Gain Expertise in a Curriculum Focused on Real-World Learning
As a student in the music education program, you'll benefit from private music lessons, participate in ensemble opportunities, attend recitals and gain valuable experience through student teaching.
Kickstart Your Music Teaching Career in Cincinnati, Ohio
Students have multiple opportunities to engage with local arts organizations, including the Cincinnati Pops, Cincinnati Ballet and Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. Additionally, Xavier has long-term partnerships with over 50 regional school districts where students are placed for student teaching.