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Nov 21, 2024
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2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Education
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Bachelor of Arts
Please see the Education Programs section of this Catalog for important admission information.
The Music Education program fulfills the Core Focus requirement by virtue of completing all requirements of the degree.
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Required Courses (26 credit hours)
Academic programs vary in their requirements. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the Academic Guidebook to review the Academic Planning Form pertinent to their program of study. In addition, students should review course descriptions regarding any prerequisites for required courses. Graduation requirements include a minimum of 120 credit hours, although some academic programs may require additional credits. Please refer to the Academic Resources section of the catalog for more information. Information regarding the new Core Curriculum, which takes effect with the Class of 2016, is available at http://www.providence.edu/academic-affairs/core-curriculum. Additional Required Courses for Music Education (47 credit hours)
Diversity Requirements
All music education majors must fulfill the following diversity requirements:
- Completion of at least one course from an approved list of diversity electives. The diversity elective may also satisfy a Core Curriculum requirement, meet a minor requirement, or fill a free elective slot.
- Completion of at least one practicum experience in an urban setting.
- Demonstration of the ability to prepare and implement lessons that include effective strategies for working with students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Music - Other Requirements for Both Majors
- Private study of an instrument or voice for credit is required for four years unless otherwise approved by the department. There is an additional fee for these lessons.
- Participation in an appropriate performance organization* is required for four years unless otherwise approved by the department.
- All music majors are expected to attend College concerts and recitals. Music majors are required to perform in at least one student performance hour sponsored by the music department during each academic semester.
- All music majors will perform a “Jury” during fall and spring semesters of each year to evaluate their progress in meeting the requirements of a music major. A written faculty evaluation will determine the ongoing progress of each major.**
- All music majors are expected to pass a piano proficiency examination at the end of the first semester of the junior year.**
- All music majors with a performance specialization are expected to advance to the 300 level of applied study for a minimum of two semesters prior to graduation.
- At the recommendation of the department, all music majors will be required to present a project or give a recital during his/her senior year. Music education majors will be required to give a recital during the fall semester of his/her senior year.**
*Orchestra, Providence College Women’s Chorus, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band***, Concert Chorale, Wind Ensemble, or I Cantori.
**Refer to department policy.
***Jazz Band does not fulfill the large ensemble requirement for music education majors unless otherwise given permission by the chair.
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