Departments of Music and Education
Assistant Dean: Jonathan Hall, D.M.A.
Department Chair: Jonathan Hall, D.M.A.
Professor: Barry McGinnis, D.M.A.
Associate Professors: Sarah Masterson, D.M.A.; Chris Sheppard, D.M.A.; Jonathan Hall, D.M.A.
Assistant Professors: Jacqueline Townsend, D.M.A.; Wanda Neese, M.M.
Lecturer: Alison Branham, M.M.
Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate competency and improvement in music performance.
2. Attain and demonstrate knowledge of music theory, music history, and music literature appropriate for individual degree programs.
3. Attain and demonstrate knowledge of music technology and music pedagogy appropriate for individual degree programs.
4. Demonstrate growth of written and aural communication skills using appropriate music terminology.
5. Strengthen and demonstrate skills of critical thinking through musical listening, analysis, and assessment.
6. Develop a global awareness of musical diversity as human expression.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Education-Choral (not including general education Core)
Theory/Ear Training
Applied Lessons
Music Education & Methods
Piano
Required Courses
Teacher Education
Ensembles
BME Choral students must take 9 credit hours of large ensembles.
Core Exemption
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music Education degree are exempt from the following Core requirements: Math (MA), COL 102.