{"id":2160,"date":"2018-04-23T20:49:18","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T20:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/?page_id=2160"},"modified":"2024-09-19T14:50:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T19:50:35","slug":"bme-music","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/bme-music\/","title":{"rendered":"(B.M.E.) Bachelor of Music in Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-three-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:60%;width:calc(60% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.6 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>The mission of the Music Education program is to prepare outstanding music educators for lifelong careers inspiring today\u2019s youth. Our undergraduate program provides a core of knowledge and skills, enhanced by applied learning experiences that ready our graduates for contemporary and current educational practices. Our faculty members are cutting-edge teacher\/scholars with national certifications in Orff Schulwerk and Kodaly. They are active scholars and researchers, particularly in the areas of instrumental music, jazz education, choral music, Kodaly, Orff Schulwerk, Laban Movement Analysis, and vocal pedagogy.<\/p>\n<p>As of 2019, the BME degree sequence was overhauled to best meet the needs of the 21st century music educator, as well as shorten the time required to complete the degree. Most students are able to complete the BME in nine (9) total semesters.<\/p>\n<p>All music major degree programs have a concert\/recital attendance applied learning activity requirement. To complete the degree, the student must attend 12 approved performances each semester for a total of 6 semesters. This is in addition to all coursework for any music major degree. Attendance requirements and an approved listing of concerts\/recitals are provided at the beginning of each regular semester.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:28px;margin-top:20PX;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">CONCENTRATIONS<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic horizontal-tabs icon-position-left\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li a.tab-link{border-top-color:#ffc700;background-color:#ffc700;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs{background-color:#f2f2f2;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{border-right-color:#f2f2f2;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{background-color:#f2f2f2;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li a:hover{background-color:#f2f2f2;border-top-color:#f2f2f2;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .tab-pane{background-color:#f2f2f2;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .tab-content .tab-pane{border-color:#ffffff;}<\/style><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-25d1e31e6fc105545f6\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-instrumental\" href=\"#tab-25d1e31e6fc105545f6\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Instrumental<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-2c28adb5498c08efaea\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-vocal\" href=\"#tab-2c28adb5498c08efaea\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Vocal<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-25d1e31e6fc105545f6\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-instrumental\" href=\"#tab-25d1e31e6fc105545f6\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Instrumental<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-instrumental\" id=\"tab-25d1e31e6fc105545f6\">\n<p>If instrumental music is your passion, you can tailor your music education degree with the concentration that matches your interest.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN EDUCATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS<\/b><br \/>\nCandidates for the Bachelor of Music in Education degree must participate in one major ensemble each semester with the exception of the student teaching semester. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music in Education degree must complete 4 credits in 300-level \u201cApplied Music-Major Instrument\u201d requirements for graduation.<\/p>\n<p>Requires a core of 49 credits in music courses plus additional credits in the area of concentration.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-2c28adb5498c08efaea\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-vocal\" href=\"#tab-2c28adb5498c08efaea\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Vocal<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-vocal\" id=\"tab-2c28adb5498c08efaea\">\n<p>If vocal music is your passion, you can tailor your music education degree with the concentration that matches your interest.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN EDUCATION VOCAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS<\/b><br \/>\nCandidates for the BME-Vocal degree must complete 45 hours in the major core, 17 hours in the concentration, and 33 hours in the professional education sequence. The BME additionally requires passing the Missouri Content Area Assessment in music (MOCA) prior to student teaching.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-two-fifth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:40%;width:calc(40% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.4 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 4px 10px 10px 10px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"411\" alt=\"Student looking in a microscope\" title=\"Screen Shot 2018-04-16 at 2.18.40 PM\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2018\/04\/Screen-Shot-2018-04-16-at-2.18.40-PM.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2124\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-2160-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-2160-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-2160-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:rgba(255,199,0,0.3); }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2160-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2160-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2160-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2160-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2160-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2160-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2160-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2160-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-2160-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e1b8547140d57fb64\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2160-1\" data-target=\"#e1b8547140d57fb64\" href=\"#e1b8547140d57fb64\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Music Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e1b8547140d57fb64\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/undergraduate\/liberal-arts\/fine-arts\/music-bme\/#requirementstext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to view the course requirements in the MWSU Course Catalog.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"630655e70baf0061a\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2160-1\" data-target=\"#630655e70baf0061a\" href=\"#630655e70baf0061a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Sample Degree Plans<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"630655e70baf0061a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Mapping your degree plan is important. Consult with your academic advisor to create a plan and monitor it regularly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.missouriwestern.edu\/registrar\/ug\/FA\/MUS\/SP-BME-Instrumental-4yr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B.M.E. Music\/Instrumental Concentration &#8211; 4 Yr.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.missouriwestern.edu\/registrar\/ug\/FA\/MUS\/SP-BME-Instrumental-4.5yrs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B.M.E. Music\/Instrumental Concentration &#8211; 4.5 Yr.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.missouriwestern.edu\/registrar\/ug\/FA\/MUS\/SP-BME-Vocal-4yr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B.M.E. Music\/Vocal Concentration &#8211; 4 Yr.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.missouriwestern.edu\/registrar\/ug\/FA\/MUS\/SP-BME-Vocal-4.5yrs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B.M.E. 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