Undergraduate Division
Bachelor of Music Education Degrees
Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental Teaching-Band
This BME emphasis prepares students for State of Indiana K-12 All-Grades certification in Instrumental–General Music. Graduates are trained to work with general music classes, instrumental music classes, and ensembles in public schools with specialization in the band area.
Admission Requirements
See "Admission Requirements" in the Undergraduate Division section of this bulletin.
Major Ensemble
X40 University Instrumental Ensembles (2 cr.) each fall and spring semester, except during the student teaching semester. Must include four semesters of band, at least two of which must be marching band.
Performance Study
Minimum of 2 credit hours each semester, except during student teaching, until senior recital is passed. Entrance audition, freshman jury, upper-division examination, senior recital. I300 Studio Masterclass (0 cr.) and/or I301 Departmental Masterclass (0 cr.) may be required in connection with performance study (varies by studio).
Secondary Piano and Keyboard Proficiency
Students whose primary applied area is guitar, harp, historical performance, organ, or piano must complete the keyboard proficiency as required by their respective departments. All other students must take an examination for placement in P111 Piano Class 1, Music Majors (2 cr.), P121 Piano Class 2, Music Majors (2 cr.), or P100 Piano Elective/Secondary (2 cr.) and continue study each semester until the Keyboard Proficiency Examination is passed.
Other Secondary Performance
Required for guitar, keyboard, or voice students: secondary band instrument (2-2-2-2 cr.).
Core Music Courses
27 credit hours
- Music Fundamentals Online or equivalent
- T132 Music Skills I (1 cr.)
- T151 Music Theory and Literature I (3 cr.)
- T152 Music Theory and Literature II (3 cr.)
- T231 Musical Skills II (1 cr.)
- T232 Musical Skills III (1 cr.)
- T251 Music Theory and Literature III (3 cr.)
- T252 Music Theory and Literature IV (3 cr.)
- T331 Musical Skills IV (1 cr.)
- T351 Music Theory and Literature V (3 cr.)
- M401 History and Literature of Music I (4 cr.)
- M402 History and Literature of Music II (4 cr.)
- Or equivalent honors courses
A grade of C or higher is required in T132 Musical Skills I, T231 Musical Skills II, T232 Musical Skills III, and T331 Musical Skills IV.
Music Education Courses
60 credit hours
- E131 Freshman Colloquium in Music Education (2 cr.), concurrent with EDUC M101 Laboratory/Field Experience (0 cr.)
- E218 Cultural Diversity in Music Pedagogy (3 cr.)
- E232^ Inclusive Participatory Music Practices (3 cr.), concurrent with EDUC M201 Laboratory/Field Experience (0 cr.)
- E312 Arranging for Instrumental and Vocal Groups (2 cr.)
- E481 Methods and Materials for Teaching Instrumental Jazz (2 cr.)
- E491 Senior Seminar in Music Education (2 cr.)
- F261 String Class Techniques (2 cr.)
- F281 Brass Instrument Techniques (2 cr.), concurrent with F200 Music Education Instrumental Laboratory (1 cr.)
- F337 Woodwind Techniques (2 cr.), concurrent with F200 Music Education Instrumental Laboratory (1 cr.)
- F338 Percussion Techniques (2 cr.) (percussion students substitute two semesters in F447 Percussion Chamber Ensemble for F338)
- F466 Techniques in Marching Bands (2 cr.)
- G370 Techniques for Conducting (2 cr.)
- G373 Instrumental Conducting (2 cr.)
- I202 Master Class in Music Education for Student Teaching (1 cr.), required during the student teaching semester.
- EDUC P254^ Educational Psychology (3 cr.), concurrent with EDUC M201 Laboratory/Field Experience (1 cr.)
- EDUC M342* Methods and Materials for Teaching Elementary Music (3 cr.), concurrent with EDUC M301 Laboratory/Field Experience (0 cr.) and EDUC K207 Practical Aspects of Disability Law for Music Teachers (1 cr.)
- EDUC M344* Methods and Materials for Teaching Instrumental Music (3 cr.), concurrent with EDUC M301 Laboratory/Field Experience (0 cr.)
- EDUC M434* Administration of School Bands (2 cr.)
- EDUC M482* Student Teaching (16 cr.)
A grade of C or higher is required in EDUC P254. A grade of C+ or higher is required in E131, E218, E232, EDUC M342, EDUC M344, and EDUC M434.
Those courses marked with an asterisk have admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) of the School of Education as a prerequisite. Prerequisites for admission to the TEP are marked with an (^) and should be completed by the fourth semester of coursework. For more information about admission to the Teacher Education Program please contact the Music Education Department. To apply to TEP, please visit https://education.indiana.edu/admissions/apply/undergraduate/index.html.
Instrumental majors are required to participate in at least one spring semester of Young Winds as partial fulfillment of EDUC M301 Laboratory/Field Experience.
General Education
See "General Education Requirements" under Curricula for Bachelor's Degrees in Music in this bulletin.
To Complete Degree
Music or non-music electives as needed to bring the total credit hours to 120, excluding I400 and major ensemble.