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NASM Standards and specific classes All Professional Baccalaureate Degrees in Music – Common Body of Knowledge and Skills Competencies are met within the common body of knowledge, skills, courses, and requirements as outlined below for the BME and BMT degrees. 1. Performance. Students must acquire:

a. Technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for the particular music concentration.

Course Credits Applied Study 8 Senior Recital (required for BME) 1

b. An overview understanding of the repertory in the major performance area and the ability to perform

from a cross-section of that repertory.

Course Credits Applied Study 8 Ensemble 8 Secondary Ensemble (music activity grant students) 8

c. The ability to read at sight with fluency demonstrating both general musicianship and, in the major

performance area, a level of skill relevant to professional standards appropriate for the particular music concentration.

Course Credits Ear Training and Sight Singing I-IV 4 Applied Study 8 Ensemble 8 Secondary Ensemble (music activity grant students) 8

d. Knowledge and skills sufficient to work as a leader and in collaboration on matters of musical

interpretation. Rehearsal and conducting skills are required as appropriate to the particular music concentration.

Course Credits Conducting (BME and BMT) 2 Choral or Instrumental Conducting (BME) 2

e. Keyboard competency.

Course Credits Applied Piano as many as needed to pass proficiency

f. Growth in artistry, technical skills, collaborative competence and knowledge of repertory through regular ensemble experiences. Ensembles should be varied both in size and nature.

Course Credits Ensemble 8 Secondary Ensemble (music activity grant students) 8 Chamber Ensemble (BME instrumental) 2

2. Musicianship Skills and Analysis. Students must acquire:

a. An understanding of the common elements and organizational patterns of music and their interaction, the ability to employ this understanding in aural, verbal, and visual analysis, and the ability to take aural dictation.

Course Credits Music Theory I-IV 12 Ear Training and Sight Singing I-IV 4 History of Music I-II 6 Conducting 2 Choral or Instrumental Conducting (BME) 2

b. Sufficient understanding of and capability with musical forms, processes, and structures to use this

knowledge and skill in compositional, performance, analytical, scholarly, and pedagogical applications, according to the requisites of their specializations.

Course Credits Music Theory I-IV 12 History of Music I-II 6 Choral Literature and Pedagogy (BME vocal) 2 Diction and Vocal Pedagogy (BME vocal) 2 Instrumental Literature and Pedagogy (BME instrumental) 2

c. The ability to place music in historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts

Course Credits History of Music I-II 6 African-American Music or Jazz History 3 Applied Study 8 Ensemble 8 Secondary Ensemble (music activity grant students) 8

3. Composition/Improvisation. Students must acquire:

A rudimentary capacity to create original or derivative music. These may include but are not limited to the creation of original compositions or improvisations, variations or improvisations on existing materials, experimentation with various sound sources, the imitation of musical styles, and manipulating the common elements in non-traditional ways.

Course Credits Piano proficiency until passed Music Theory I-IV 12 Choral Arranging (BME vocal) 2 Jazz Ensemble I, II 2

Jazz Combo I, II 2 African-American Music 3

Piano: Students are required to demonstrate harmonization skills at the keyboard. The Specific requirement is stated below:

o Provide an accompaniment for the tunes in an elementary school book. Harmonization should include:

Common tone block chord progression Rhythmic variable pattern

Music Theory/Composition: Students enrolled in Music Theory are required to write musical compositions within the context of the course. Individual composition lessons are available to all students.

Choral: Students in Choral Arranging are required to arrangement compositions for various choral ensembles.

Jazz: Students enrolled in the Jazz Ensembles and Jazz Combos are exposed to improvisational techniques, and a course in Jazz Improvisation has been added as an elective.

African-American Music: Students enrolled in African-American Music create a variety of cross-rhythms and drumming patterns using traditional African instruments, as well as non-traditional sources.

4. History and Repertoire. Students must acquire:

A basic knowledge of music history through the present time, including study and experience of musical language and achievement in addition to that of the primary culture encompassing the area of specialization.

Course Credits History of Music I-II (includes World Music) 6 African-American Music or Jazz History 3 Form and Analysis (elective) 2 20th Century Theory (elective) 2 Recital Attendance (8 semesters) 0

Students are required to enroll in two semesters of History of Music and one semester of either African-American Music or Jazz History. For further study, students may enroll in Form and Analysis and 20th Century Theory to increase their knowledge in this area.

Early Music: Students in History of Music are required to perform in a Schola Cantorum ensemble, performing music written before 1450.

Non-Western Music: Music history students also learn about non-Western music through segments taken from Jeff Todd Titon’s Worlds of Music. Music majors are also required to take either African-American Music or Jazz History.

Recital Class exposure: Music majors are required to attend a weekly Recital Class in which students are assigned to perform each week. Each music major is required to perform at least once each semester. The music major student body is exposed to all performance mediums and repertoire outside of their specific area.

Recital Attendance requirement: Music majors are required to attend ten concerts per semester, only three of which can be those in which the student is a performer. Concerts on the Drury campus offer a wide variety of performances, including instrumental and choral ensembles, solo recitals, musical theater, opera workshops, and the Springfield-Drury Civic Orchestra. The Springfield community offers professional performances by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, SRO Lyric Theatre, Springfield Little Theater, Vandivort Theatre, the Chamber Orchestra of the Ozarks, and professional touring companies which perform at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

5. Synthesis. Students must be able to work on musical problems by combining, as appropriate to the issue, their capabilities in performance; aural, verbal and visual analysis; composition/improvisation; and history and repertory.

Course Credits Teacher Aide I (BME) 1 Field Experience (BME) 1 Teaching in Diverse Classrooms (BME) 2 Student Teaching (BME) 10 Field Study I-IV (BMT) 4 Internship (BMT) 6

Bachelor of Arts

2. Musicianship (BA)

1. The ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually with the elements of music such as rhythm, melody,

harmony, structure, timbre, texture.

Course Credits Music Theory I-IV 12 Ear Training and Sight Singing I-IV 4

2. An understanding of and the ability to read and realize musical notation.

Course Credits Music Theory I-IV 12 Ear Training and Sight Singing I-IV 4

3. An understanding of compositional processes, aesthetic properties of style, and the ways these shape and

are shaped by artistic and cultural forces.

Course Credits Music Theory I-IV 12 History of Music I-II 6 African-American Music or Jazz History 3

4. An acquaintance with a wide selection of musical literature, the principal eras, genres, and cultural

sources.

Course Credits Music Theory I-IV 12 History of Music I and II 6 African-American Music or Jazz History 3

5. The ability to develop and defend musical judgments.

Course Credits Music Theory I-IV 12 Senior Seminar 3

1. Performance and Music Electives (BA)

1. Ability in performing areas at levels consistent with the goals and objectives of the specific liberal arts

degree program being followed.

Course Credits Applied instruction (8 semesters) 8 Ensembles (8 semesters) 8 Secondary Ensemble (music activity grant students) 8

2. An understanding of procedures for realizing a variety of musical styles.

Course Credits History of Music I-II 6 African-American Music or Jazz History 3

3. Knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of music beyond basic musicianship appropriate to the

individual’s needs and interests, and consistent with the purposes of the specific liberal arts degree

program being followed.

Students must select 10 hours of electives from the following:

Course Credits Song Literature and Pedagogy 2 Choral Literature and Pedagogy 2 Instrumental Literature and Materials 2 Choral Arranging 2 Conducting 2 Instrumental Conducting 2 Choral Conducting 2 Composition 1-2 Instrumentation 2 Diction for Singers 2 Literature and Pedagogy of Major Instrument 2 Half Recital 1 Full Recital 2 Arts Criticism 3 History and Development of American Music Theater 3 Recreational Music 3 Orientation to Music Therapy 1 20th Century Theory 2 Jazz Improvisation 2

Bachelor of Music Education

The prospective music teacher should have: (1) Personal commitment to the art of music, to teaching music as an element of civilization, and to

encouraging the artistic and intellectual development of students, plus the ability to fulfill these

commitments as an independent professional.

Music Credits Conducting 2 Choral or Instrumental Conducting 2 Applied lessons Vocal 14 Instrumental 8 Ensembles Vocal 8 Vocal/instrumental requirement 2 Instrumental 8 Instrumental/vocal requirement 2 Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4

(2) The ability to lead students to an understanding of music as an art form, as means of communication, and

as part of their intellectual and cultural heritage.

Music Credit Conducting 2 Choral or Instrumental Conducting 2 History of Music I-II 6 Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4 African-American Music or Jazz History 3

(3) The capability to inspire others and to excite the imagination of students, engendering a respect for music

and a desire for musical knowledge and experiences.

Music Credit Conducting 2 Choral or Instrumental Conducting 2 Choral Literature and Pedagogy (vocal) 2 Instrumental Literature and Materials (instrumental) 2 Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4

(4) The ability to articulate logical rationales for music as a basic component of general education, and to

present the goals and objectives of a music program effectively to parents, professional colleagues, and

administrators.

Music Credit Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4 Instrumental Literature and Materials (instrumental) 2 Choral Literature and Pedagogy (vocal) 2

Song Literature and Pedagogy (vocal) 2

(5) The ability to work productively within specific educational systems, promote scheduling patterns that

optimize music instruction, maintain positive relationships with individuals of various social and ethnic

groups, and be empathetic with students and colleagues of differing backgrounds.

Music Credit Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4 Instrumental Literature and Materials (instrumental) 2 Choral Literature and Pedagogy (vocal) 2

(6) The ability to evaluate ideas, methods, and policies in the arts, the humanities, and in arts education for

their impact on the musical and cultural development of students.

Music Credits Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4 Instrumental Literature and Materials (instrumental) 2 Choral Literature and Pedagogy (vocal) 2

(7) The ability and desire to remain current with developments in the art of music and in teaching, to make

independent, in-depth evaluations of their relevance, and to use the results to improve musicianship and

teaching skills.

Music Credits Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4 Instrumental Literature and Materials (instrumental) 2 Choral Literature and Pedagogy (vocal) 2 Song Literature and Pedagogy (vocal) 2

b. Music Competencies (1) Conducting and Musical Leadership. The prospective music teacher must be a competent conductor, able

to create accurate and musically expressive performances with various types of performing groups and in

general classroom situations. Instruction in conducting includes score reading and the integration of

analysis, style, performance practices, instrumentation, and baton techniques. Laboratory experiences that

give the student opportunities to apply rehearsal techniques and procedures are essential.

Course Credits Conducting 2 Choral or Instrumental Conducting 2

(2) Arranging. The prospective music teacher should be able to arrange and adapt music from a variety of

sources to meet the needs and ability level of school performing groups and classroom situations.

Course Credits Instrumentation (instrumental) 2 Choral Arranging (vocal) 2

(3) Functional Performance. In addition to the skills required for all musicians, functional abilities in keyboard

and the voice are essential. Functional performance abilities in instruments appropriate to the student’s

teaching specialization are also essential.

Course Credits Applied Piano until proficiency exam is passed Voice Class/Applied Voice 2 Brass Class 2 String Class 2 Percussion Class 2 Woodwind Class 2

(4) Analysis/History/Literature. The prospective music teacher should be able to apply analytical and historical

knowledge to curriculum development, lesson planning, and daily classroom and performance activities.

Teachers should be prepared to relate their understanding of music with respect to styles, literature,

multiple cultural sources, and historical development, both in general and as related to their area(s) of

specialization.

Course Credits History of Music I-II 6 African-American Music or Jazz History 3 Music Theory I-IV 12

c. Specialization Competencies – BME

(1) General Music. Essential competencies and experiences for the general music teaching specialization.

(a) Musicianship, vocal, and pedagogical skills sufficient to teach general music.

Course Credits Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4 Applied Voice (vocal) 14 Voice Class (instrumental) 2 Choral ensemble (vocal) 8 Choral ensemble (instrumental) 2

(b) Knowledge of content, methodologies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum

development for general music.

Course Credit Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4

(c) The ability to lead performance-based instruction.

Course Credit Conducting 2 Choral Conducting or Instrumental Conducting 2 Choral Literature and Pedagogy (vocal) 2 Instrumental Literature and Materials (instrumental) 2 Internship with Springfield-Drury Girls Choir (1 semester elective)

(d) Laboratory and field experiences in teaching general music.

Course Credits Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4 Teacher Aide 1 Student Teaching 10

(2) Vocal/Choral Music. Essential competencies and experiences for the vocal/choral or general music teaching

specialization are:

(a) Vocal and pedagogical skill sufficient to teach effective use of the voice.

Course Credits Applied Voice 14 Song Literature and Pedagogy 2 Choral Literature and Pedagogy 2 Choral Ensembles 8 Internship with Springfield-Drury Girls Choir (1 semester elective)

(b) Knowledge of content, methodologies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum

development for vocal/choral music.

Course Credits Choral Conducting 2 Choral Literature and Pedagogy 2 Choral Arranging 2 Internship with Springfield-Drury Girls Choir (1 semester elective)

(c) Experience in solo vocal performance and in ensembles. Ensembles should be varied both in size and

nature.

Course Credits Applied Voice 14 Senior Recital 1 Student Teaching 10 Choral Ensembles 8

(d) Performance ability sufficient to use at least one instrument as a teaching tool and to provide, transpose,

and improvise accompaniments.

Course Credits Applied piano until proficiency exam is passed 1

(e) Laboratory experience in teaching beginning vocal techniques individually, in small groups, and in larger

classes;

Course Credits Song Literature and Pedagogy 2 Choral Literature and Pedagogy 2

Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4 Teacher Aide 1 Field Experience 1 Student Teaching 10 Internship with Springfield-Drury Girls Choir (1 semester elective)

(3) Instrumental Music. Essential competencies and experiences for the instrumental music teaching specialization

are:

(a) Knowledge of and performance ability on wind, string, and percussion instruments sufficient to teach

beginning students effectively in groups.

Course Credits Brass Class 2 Woodwind Class 2 Percussion Class 2 String Class 2

(b) Knowledge of content, methodologies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum

development for instrumental music.

Course Credits Instrumental Conducting 2 Instrumental Literature and Pedagogy 2 Instrumentation 2

(c) Experiences in solo instrumental performance and in ensembles. Ensembles should be varied both in size

and nature.

Course Credits Applied Lessons 8 Senior Recital 1 Band or Orchestra 8 Student Teaching 10 Chamber Ensembles 1

(d) Laboratory experience in teaching beginning instrumental students individually, in small groups, and in

larger classes.

Course Credits Instrumental Literature and Materials 2 Teacher Aide 1 Field Experience 1 Student Teaching 10

d. Teaching Competencies

(1) Ability to teach music at various levels to different age groups and in a variety of classroom and ensemble

settings in ways that develop knowledge and how music works syntactically as a communication medium

and developmentally as an agent of civilization. This set of abilities includes effective classroom and

rehearsal management.

Music Credits Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4 Conducting 2 Choral Conducting or Instrumental Conducting 2 Choral Literature and Pedagogy 2 Song Literature and Pedagogy 2 Instrumental Literature and Materials 2

(2) An understanding of child growth and development and an understanding of principles of learning as they

relate to music.

Music Credits Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4

(3) The ability to access aptitudes, experiential backgrounds, orientations of individuals and groups of

students, and the nature of subject matter, and to plan educational programs to meet assessed needs.

Music Credits Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4 Instrumental Literature and Materials 2 Choral Literature and Pedagogy 2 Song Literature and Pedagogy 2

(4) Knowledge of current methods, materials and repertories available in all levels of music education

appropriate to the teaching specialization.

Music Credit Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4 Choral Literature and Pedagogy 2 Song Literature and Pedagogy 2 Instrumental Literature and Materials 2 Brass Class 2 Percussion Class 2 Woodwind Class 2 String Class 2 Voice Class 2

(5) The ability to accept, amend, or reject methods and materials based on personal assessment of specific

teaching situations.

Music Credits Internship with Springfield-Drury Girls Choir (1 semester elective)

(6) An understanding of evaluative techniques and ability to apply them in assessing both the music progress

of students and the objectives and procedures of the curriculum.

Music Credits Elementary and Secondary Music Methods 4

Bachelor of Music Therapy

3. Essential Competencies, Experiences, and Opportunities

Competencies, experiences, and opportunities discussed elsewhere for music therapy students will not be repeated here. This section therefore, will identify specific courses and other requirements that are used to meet NASM competencies. Following each competency are the course titles, credits, and other requirements that address the competency. These requirements are divided into Preparatory /Adjunctive Requirements and Music Therapy Requirements. The preparatory requirements serve as a foundation for meeting music therapy requirements.

a. Advanced keyboard skills, including the ability to play at sight, accompany, transpose, and improvise.

Preparatory/Adjunctive Requirements Credits Music Theory 12 Ear Training and Sight Singing 4 Applied Piano (until both Proficiency Exams are passed) 1

Music Therapy Requirements Applied Piano (until MT Piano Proficiency is passed) 1 Recreational Music 3 Field Studies I-IV 4 Music Therapy Piano Proficiency Examination

b. Ability to sight-sing and take aural dictation.

Preparatory/Adjunctive Requirements Credits Ear Training and Sight Singing 4

Music Therapy Requirements Music Therapy Piano Proficiency Examination Piano Concepts for Music Therapy or Applied Piano 1

c. Skills in voice, especially as related to group singing. Ability to communicate using a basic repertory of

traditional, folk, and popular songs.

Preparatory/Adjunctive Requirements Credits Voice class or Applied Voice 2 Choir (recommended) 1-8 Principal Instrument (if voice) 8

Music Therapy Requirements Recreational Music 3 Music Therapy Piano Proficiency Examination Music Therapy Guitar Proficiency Examination Field Studies I-IV 4 Applied Piano 1 Beginning Class Guitar 1 Intermediate Class Guitar 1

d. Guitar skills sufficient to accompany self and ensembles. Ability to perform a basic repertory of

traditional, folk, and popular songs in several keys, with or without printed music.

Music Therapy Requirements Music Therapy Guitar Proficiency Examination Recreational Music 3 Field Studies I-IV 4 Beginning Class Guitar 1 Intermediate Class Guitar 1

e. Knowledge of and performance ability on percussion and other instruments sufficient to facilitate rhythm-

based musical experiences for individuals and groups.

Preparatory/Adjunctive Requirements Credits Percussion Class or Applied Percussion 2 Jazz Ensemble (recommended) 1-8 African American Music or Jazz History 3 Music Therapy Requirements Recreational Music 3 Field Studies I-IV 4

f. Conducting skills adequate to the therapist’s needs in providing repertory and leadership to small and

large vocal/instrumental ensembles.

Preparatory/Adjunctive Requirements Credits Conducting 2 Music Therapy Requirements Recreational Music 3 Field Studies I-IV 4

g. Composition and arranging skills sufficient to compose songs with simple accompaniment; and to arrange,

transpose, and simplify music compositions for small vocal and non-symphonic instrumental ensembles.

Preparatory/Adjunctive Requirements Credits Music Theory I - IV 12 Music Therapy Requirements Recreational Music 3 Applied Piano 1 Music Therapy Piano Proficiency Examination Intermediate Class Guitar 1 Music Therapy Guitar Proficiency Examination Field Studies I-IV 4

h. Movement skills to direct and move expressively in structured rhythmic and improvisatory movement

experiences.

Preparatory/Adjunctive Requirements Credit Recommended EXSP Fitness Activity Elective 1-2 [Social and square dance, Ballet, Tap I, Dance I, or Aerobic Fitness (aerobic dance)]

Music Therapy Requirements Recreational Music 3 Field Studies I-IV 4

i. Knowledge of the basic principles of normal human development, exceptionality and psychopathology,

principles of therapy, and the therapeutic relationship.

Preparatory/Adjunctive Requirements Credit Neurobiology 3 Introduction to Psychology 3 Life Span Development 3 Abnormal Psychology 3 Ethical Issues in Health Care (recommended) 3 Music Therapy Requirements Field Studies I-IV (includes principles of psychotherapy) 4 Medical Music Therapy 2 Music Therapy in Geriatrics 2 Music Therapy in Behavioral Health 3 Music and Developmental Disabilities 3 Behavior Measurement & Ethics 3

j. Knowledge of the basic foundations and principles of music therapy, including history and philosophy; the

psychological, physiological, and sociological bases for the use of music as therapy; music therapy

methods, the techniques and materials with their appropriate applications to various client populations.

Music Therapy Requirements Credit Music Therapy Orientation & Accountability 2 Medical Music Therapy 2 Music Therapy in Geriatrics 2 Music Therapy in Behavioral Health 3 Music and Developmental Disabilities 3 Psychological of Music 3 Field Studies I-IV 4 Recreational Music 3

k. Knowledge of various client populations; client assessment; treatment planning; therapy implementation

and evaluation; clinical documentation (both oral and written) and termination/discharge planning.

Preparatory/Adjunctive Requirements Credit Abnormal Psychology 3 Music Therapy Requirements Field Studies I-IV 4 Medical Music Therapy 2 Music Therapy in Geriatrics 2 Music Therapy in Behavioral Health 3 Music and Developmental Disabilities 3 Music Therapy Research Methods 3 Recreational Music 3 Music Therapy Internship 6

l. Knowledge of professional standards of clinical practice; professional role and ethics; interdisciplinary

collaboration in designing and implementing treatment programs; supervision and administration.

Preparatory/Adjunctive Requirements Credit Ethical Issues in Health Care (recommended) 3

Music Therapy Requirements Music Therapy Orientation & Accountability 2 Behavior Measurement & Ethics 3 Field Studies I-IV 4 Music Therapy Internship 6

m. Knowledge of research methods to be able to interpret information, demonstrate basic knowledge of

historical, quantitative, and qualitative research, and to apply research findings to clinical practice in

music therapy.

Music Therapy Requirement Credit Music Therapy Research Methods 3