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Opportunities

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Scholarships/ Awards

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Dean: Jon R. Piersol; Assistant Deans: Seth Beckman, George Riordan, Bentley Shellahamer

The School of Music is a vital, integral component of The Florida State University community. It serves as a center of excellence for the cultural development of the community, state, region, and nation, and offers a comprehensive program of instruction for all students who expect to become professional musicians: performers, composers, scholars, educators, administrators, and therapists. For the general University student, it offers a wide spectrum of opportunities for disciplined personal growth and creative achievement. Further, the school maintains the highest quality faculty, students, curriculum, and facilities.

Numerous concerts and recitals are offered by the School of Music throughout the school year. Performing organizations include the Baroque Ensemble, Brass Ensembles, Chamber Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Winds, Choral Union, Collegians (Men's Glee Club), Concert Bands, Duo Piano, Early Music Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles, Jazz/Pop Vocal Ensembles, Madrigal Singers, Marching Chiefs, Music Theatre Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, Opera Chorus, Opera Orchestra, Percussion Ensembles, String Ensembles, Symphonic Band, University Chorale, University Philharmonia, University Singers, University Symphony, Wind Orchestra, Woodwind Ensembles, Women's Glee Club, and World Music Ensembles. In addition, there are numerous student and faculty chamber-music groups. The School of Music sponsors many faculty solo recitals as well as a faculty chamber music series. Of particular interest to the music student are bi-weekly student recitals, certificate and degree recitals, and programs sponsored by music honoraries. An artists' list and monthly calendar of School of Music programs and other cultural activities on campus are available upon request from the coordinator of music publicity in the School of Music.

The following honorary societies and professional fraternities are sponsored by the School of Music: the Phi Chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda; the Epsilon Iota Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia; the Beta Alpha Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota; the Gamma Nu Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi; the Alpha Omega Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma; the Alpha Chapter of Alpha Mu; the Beta Chi Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon; The Florida State University Music Theory Society; The Florida State University Society for Musicology; and collegiate chapters of the Music Educators National Conference, the American Choral Directors Association, and the American Guild of Organists.

The School of Music has been a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1930, and its degree requirements are in accordance with the latest published regulations of that association. Following are the undergraduate degrees offered by the School of Music:

Bachelor of music — performance

Piano, Piano pedagogy, Organ, Harpsichord, Voice, Strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass), Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Harp, Guitar (classical)

Bachelor of music — music theatre

Bachelor of music — composition

Bachelor of music — music theory

Bachelor of music — music history and literature

Bachelor of music — music therapy

Bachelor of music education

Choral

Instrumental

General

Bachelor of arts in music

In addition to the bachelor of music and bachelor of music education degrees, the bachelor of arts degree in music is offered through the School of Music. The bachelor of arts degree in music allows students the opportunity to tailor their degree programs to their specifications by combining other areas of interest with music studies, such as music criticism, commercial music, church music, music and law, and jazz studies.

The School of Music provides a music minor for the divisions of the University that require a minor course of study. Admission to the minor program requires the following: 1) approval of the major department; 2) approval of the School of Music; and 3) an approved placement audition level on an acceptable instrument or voice. Detailed information can be obtained from the School of Music's undergraduate studies office.

The following are the graduate degrees offered by the School of Music:

Master of music

Performance

Accompanying

Piano pedagogy

Choral conducting

Instrumental conducting

Jazz studies

Music theory

Composition

Musicology (both historical and ethnomusicology)

Opera

Music therapy

Master of music education

Master of arts in arts administration

Doctor of philosophy in music education

Doctor of philosophy in music (specializations in historical musicology, ethnomusicology, or music theory)

Doctor of education in music education

Doctor of music in composition

Doctor of music in performance

The doctor of philosophy degree in humanities with an emphasis in music is available from the College of Arts and Sciences. Consult the Graduate Bulletin for information on the graduate programs offered by the School of Music.

Facilities

Music Facilities

The School of Music enjoys excellent teaching, research, and performance facilities. The two School of Music buildings are located on Copeland Street on the East side of the campus. The Kuersteiner Building, completed in 1948 and recently renovated, is a four-story structure that is connected to the Wiley L. Housewright Music Building, which was completed spring 1979. The School of Music also occupies a number of offices in the Longmire Building. These buildings house the administrative offices; teaching studios; classrooms; band, orchestra, choral, opera, and ensemble rehearsal halls; music education and music therapy research laboratories; electronic music studios; ethnomusicology studios; early music studios; concert and recital halls; the Warren D. Allen Music Library; the Center for Music Research; and 130 practice rooms. All music facilities are air-conditioned and are structurally designed for maximum effectiveness.

Concert Facilities

The Opperman Music Hall is a 430-seat recital hall located in the Kuersteiner Building. The facility is used for faculty and student recitals, concerts, and lectures. The Ernst von Dohnanyi Recital Hall, located in the Housewright Music Building, is a 218-seat facility used for recitals and lectures. The Lindsay Recital Hall, located in the Kuersteiner Building, is a 125-seat facility used for recitals and lectures. The Owen F. Sellers Music Amphitheatre is used for outdoor performances in the fall and spring. Ruby Diamond Auditorium is a 1,575-seat facility used for opera and major concert productions.

Music Library

The Warren D. Allen Library is conveniently located in the Housewright Building, where it serves the students and faculty of the School of Music as well as many users from other areas of the University. One of the major music libraries of the southeastern United States, the music library provides a pleasant setting conducive to the efficient utilization of the extensive collection of over 150,000 scores, sound recordings, video cassettes, books, periodicals, and microforms. Housed in 18,000 square feet of space with comfortable furnishings and excellent sound equipment, the music library provides students with impressive resources and surroundings for the pursuit of their studies. A librarian and other library staff are on duty to assist students and faculty in their use of the library.

Opera Shops

Built in 1977-78, the Opera Scene Shop provides 6,000 square feet of construction space with some storage area. The building features a drafting office, elevated grid area for constructing wagons and assembling scenic flats or drops, complete hand and table tools, and a wooden "stage" area for painting drops. An opera production is built there each semester, as well as sets for opera scenes and opera majors' projects.

The Opera Costume Shop is located in the Kuersteiner Building. Costumes are constructed or alterations are made on rental costumes each semester. In addition, costumes are constructed for the 16th-century Madrigal Christmas Dinner and various opera workshop scene programs.

Organs

A 1975, 34-stop Holtkamp tracker (mechanical action) organ in Opperman Music Hall is used for recitals, concerts, and lessons. Practice organs include a 1976, 3-stop Holtkamp tracker; a 1973, 6-stop Wicks; a 1967, 4-stop Holtkamp; and a 1976, 4-stop portable continuo/chamber organ, also with mechanical action, by Holtkamp. A restored English chamber organ built by Hill and Davison in 1837-38 is available to organ students for practice and performance.

Opportunities

Honors Program

The School of Music offers honors work in several degree programs to encourage talented juniors and seniors to undertake independent and original research as part of the undergraduate experience. For requirements and other information, see the "University Honors Program and Honor Societies" chapter of this General Bulletin.

Certificate Programs

In addition to the degree programs, the School of Music offers certificate programs that provide additional specialized areas of emphasis. The certificate programs offered include:

Certificate in performance

Certificate in church music (instrumental or vocal emphasis)

Certificate in piano pedagogy

Certificate in special music education

Certificate in computers in music

Certificate in early music

Certificate in music of the Americas

Certificate in world music

Certificate in jazz studies

Graduate Certificate in college teaching

Graduate Artist Certificate in performance (opera, piano, violin, viola, violoncello)

Graduate Certificate in the pedagogy of music theory

Music therapy equivalency

Additional information regarding the certificate programs may be obtained from the School of Music's undergraduate or graduate studies offices.

Special Events

The School of Music provides students an opportunity to participate in many special events and experiences each year. Students interested in receiving additional information should contact the School of Music's publicity office or the school's undergraduate/graduate studies offices. A partial listing includes the following:

The Festival of New Music. This biennial festival features recent works by composers from throughout North America.

Housewright Scholar Residencies. The School of Music enjoys the residencies of visiting scholars each year through the Lucilla and Wiley Housewright Eminent Scholar Chair in Music.

Shelfer Scholar Residency. The School of Music enjoys a continuing residency of a Professor of Voice through the Lucille P. and Elbert B. Shelfer, Jr., Eminent Scholar Chair in Music.

Summer Music Camps. Each year the School of Music provides a performance institute for high school and junior high school musicians.

Other Special Events. The School of Music regularly hosts various conventions and workshops, presents festivals, and gives special courses.

Work-Study. Students eligible for work-study through the Office of Financial Aid may request employment through the School of Music.

Faculty Citations. The School of Music may award faculty citations to outstanding students who are pursuing the baccalaureate degree or to graduates who hold a baccalaureate degree from the School of Music. These citations bear the names of distinguished former members of its faculty: the Ernst von Dohnanyi citation for excellence in performance or composition; the Ella Scoble Opperman citation for distinguished achievement in the teaching of music and outstanding leadership; and the Warren D. Allen citation for excellence in scholarship. With faculty approval, additional citations may be awarded to graduates who hold master's or doctorate degrees from the School of Music.

Scholarships/Awards

School of Music financial assistance is available in the form of undergraduate music scholarships and out-of-state tuition waivers. These awards are available to undergraduate applicants who demonstrate superior musical ability and are normally renewable provided satisfactory academic and musical progress is demonstrated.

School of Music scholarship assistance ranges from $500.00 to $2,500.00 for in-state students and $500.00 to $9,700.00 for out-of-state students. All undergraduate music major applicants are considered for School of Music financial assistance when they audition, provided they audition no later than the deadline established annually by the School of Music.

Additional information regarding School of Music financial assistance may be obtained from the School of Music Bulletin or by contacting the School of Music's undergraduate studies office.

Requirements

Undergraduate Studies

Program Director: Dr. Ted Stanley

All students working toward the bachelor of music degree, the bachelor of music education degree, or the bachelor of arts in music degree register directly in the School of Music.

Students enrolled in other divisions of the University may take courses in music with the approval of the instructor and the Dean of the School of Music.

Liberal Studies Program. Undergraduates are required to meet the liberal studies requirements as specified in the various music curricula.

Specific Requirements for all Music Majors

Placement Audition. All entering students are required to take a placement audition in applied music. All applicants must meet appropriate minimum standards through this audition before being granted admission to the School of Music. This audition is heard by a faculty jury and is closed to all except the area faculty concerned. Students are expected to be prepared to play or sing representative works of acceptable repertoire. Placement in the appropriate applied music course is based on the requirements established by the National Association of Schools of Music. If students meet the minimum standard requirement but are below freshman level, they must enroll in the applied music MV_ 101_ series until prepared for the MV_ 131_ or MV_ 141_ series. All students have the option of a reexamination for a higher course number at the end of any semester. Students may be given a temporary status in applied music during their first semester by placement in undergraduate coaching (MVO 1010, 2020, 3030, 4040). Students placed in undergraduate coaching must complete a jury exam at the end of their first semester of residence at the University for placement and advisement.

Jury Examinations. All students must meet the applied music proficiencies for their individual degree program each term for continuation in the music major. Jury examinations are required of all majors and principals at the completion of a two-semester sequence. Note: students placed in undergraduate coaching (MVO 1010, 2020, 3030, or 4040) must complete a jury exam at the conclusion of one semester. If a student placed in undergraduate coaching fails to take a jury exam, the student will be given an automatic placement of MV_ 101_. At their discretion, applied teachers may require a student to take a jury examination at the end of any semester.

Recital Examinations. Candidates for the bachelor of music degree in performance are required to present a joint recital during the junior year (MV_ 3970) and a complete recital in the senior year (MV_ 4971). An examination will precede each of these recitals by at least two weeks. The area faculty will determine the content of the examination. A candidate who passes the examination by a two-thirds positive majority (unless otherwise specified by the area or degree) is eligible to present the required recital.

Student Recital. All undergraduate music majors must enroll and receive a satisfactory grade ("S") in student recital attendance (MUS 1010r) for a total of six semesters during the undergraduate degree program. Attendance requirements for transfer students who were music majors at the institution from which the transfer is made will be determined by the School of Music in accordance with the number of semester hours completed.

Chamber Music. All woodwind and brass first-year and first-year transfer students must register for MUN 2460 Chamber Music during the first Spring and second Fall terms. String first-year and first-year transfer students must register during the first two Fall terms. Other transfers in these areas must register for MUN 2460/4463 during their first fall term at the University.

Curricular Regulations

Auditions. Placement auditions for all undergraduate majors and music minors are required prior to registration. Jury examinations are given following two semesters of study in each applied music series (MV_1311-4346 series for all majors except performance majors; MV_1411-4446 series for performance majors). Students may be given a temporary status in applied music during their first semester by placement in undergraduate coaching (MVO 1010, 2020, 3030, 4040).

Liberal Studies Requirements. Liberal studies requirements for all undergraduate curricula are listed by areas in the "Undergraduate Degree Requirements" chapter of this General Bulletin. Undergraduate music majors will fulfill the Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts requirement by electing MUL 2110, Survey of Music Literature (two [2] semester hours), one year of MUH 3211-3212 Survey of Music History (six [6] semester hours,) and an approved literature course (a total of eleven [11] semester hours). Piano pedagogy, therapy, choral, instrumental, and general music education majors will elect PSY 2012, General Psychology, as three (3) of the six (6) required semester hours in Area III History/Social Science.

All Music Majors. A candidate for a baccalaureate degree must satisfy the following University requirements:

1. Liberal studies cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be 2.0 or higher;
2. Cumulative GPA (overallall college work) must be 2.0 or higher. Cumulative GPA for all music courses must be 2.0 or higher;
3. College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) must be successfully completed by sophomores prior to achievement of junior academic status;
4. Courses in liberal studies used to fulfill state State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.030 must each be completed with a grade of "C-" or higher;
5. A minimum of sixty (60) semester hours must be completed at a senior institution;
6. A minimum of forty (40) semester hours of upper division must be completed (3000 and 4000 level courses);
7. The final thirty (30) semester hours must be completed at The Florida State University; and
8. A minimum of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours is required for graduation.

Each student is strongly urged to be knowledgeable of curricular requirements and University regulations that govern the student's selected academic program. Although a faculty adviser is assigned to aid and assist a student in academic advisement matters, it is imperative for a student to assume the personal responsibility regarding academic progress and successful completion of the program.

Because of its accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music, BM and BME students in the School of Music must achieve certain competencies that have been established by NASM. These are normally built into the curricula for the various degree programs so that students are not required to register for extra courses. Three competencies are worthy of special mention: improvisation, conducting, and technology.

Students normally meet the improvisation requirement through the completion of the MVK 2121 Class Piano sequence, where improvisation is an integral component of the class. Conducting competency is automatically included in several degree programs, most notably music education; students in other majors normally take MUG 3104. A course in music technology is included in each degree program.

Contact the Undergraduate Office in the School of Music for additional information and the options available for meeting these requirements.

Curricula Leading to the Bachelor of Music Degrees

Note: students are encouraged to obtain specific curriculum guides from the School of Music undergraduate studies office.

Performance Majors. Candidates for the bachelor of music degree in performance must select an area of concentrationpiano, harpsichord, organ, voice, harp, guitar, or a string, woodwind, brass, or percussion instrumentand follow the curriculum in the chosen area of concentration. Bachelor of music degree candidates in all areas of performance are required to present a joint recital during the junior year (MV_3970) and a complete recital during the senior year (MV_4971). An examination will precede every such recital by at least two weeks.

All performance majors except piano, harpsichord and organ majors are required to demonstrate proficiency in playing piano accompaniments of medium difficulty (completion of second-year class piano [MVK 2121r] requirements). Credit earned in class piano may be used to satisfy the applied music secondary requirement. This requirement must be met before the end of the junior year.

Piano Performance Majors. Total of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: thirty-six (36) semester hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; eight (8) semester hours in keyboard literature; twenty-four (24) semester hours in theory; ten (10) semester hours in music history and literature; four (4) semester hours of ensemble; eight (8) semester hours of piano pedagogy and piano accompanying; student recital attendance; one (1) semester hour of music technology; one (1) semester hour of conducting and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Organ Performance Majors. Total of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: thirty-two (32) semester hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; two (2) semester hours in applied music secondary; six (6) semester hours in pedagogy and repertory; twenty-four (24) semester hours in theory; ten (10) semester hours in music history and literature; four (4) semester hours of ensemble; student recital attendance; twelve (12) semester hours of a foreign language; one (1) semester hour of music technology; one (1) semester hour of conducting; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Harpsichord Performance Majors. Total of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: thirty (30) semester hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four (4) semester hours in applied music piano or organ; six (6) semester hours of repertory/continuo playing and pedagogy; twenty-four (24) semester hours in theory; thirteen (13) semester hours in music history and literature; four (4) semester hours of ensemble; student recital attendance; one (1) semester hour of music technology; eight (8) semester hours of German, French, or Italian; one (1) semester hour of conducting; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

If harpsichord is the principal or major instrument, the candidate must complete, by jury, the MVK 2321r-2323r series in either piano or organ in addition to the principal/major requirement in music secondary. Two (2) semester hours of ensemble involving harpsichord are required of all harpsichord principals/majors in partial fulfillment of the requirements in ensemble.

Voice Performance Majors. Total of one hundred thirty-two (132) semester hours: twenty-four (24) semester hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four (4) semester hours in applied music secondary; twenty-two (22) semester hours of theory; ten (10) semester hours in music history and literature; eight (8) semester hours of ensemble; student recital attendance; twenty-one (21) semester hours in diction/foreign language; four (4) semester hours of choral literature and conducting and vocal pedagogy; six (6) semester hours of vocal solo literature; four (4) semester hours of opera/music theatre electives; one (1) semester hour of music technology; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Strings Performance Majors (Violin, Viola, Cello, Doublebass). Total of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: thirty-two (32) semester hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four (4) semester hours in applied music secondary; twenty-four (24) semester hours of theory; ten (10) semester hours in music history and literature; twelve (12) semester hours of ensemble; student recital attendance; eight (8) semester hours of repertory and pedagogy; one (1) semester hour of conducting; one (1) semester hour of music technology; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Harp Performance Majors. Total of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: thirty-six (36) semester hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four (4) semester hours in applied music secondary; four (4) semester hours in harp pedagogy and literature; twenty-four (24) semester hours of theory; ten (10) semester hours of music history and literature; student recital attendance; eight (8) semester hours of ensemble; four (4) semester hours of electives; one (1) semester hour of music technology; one (1) semester of conducting; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Guitar Performance Majors. Total of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: thirty-two (32) semester hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four (4) semester hours in applied music secondary; twenty-four (24) semester hours of theory; ten (10) semester hours in music history and literature; four (4) semester hours of ensemble; student recital attendance; eight (8) semester hours in repertory and pedagogy; eight (8) semester hours of foreign language; one (1) semester hour of conducting; one (1) semester hour of music technology; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion Performance Majors. Total of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: twenty-eight (28) semester hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior and senior recitals; four (4) semester hours in applied music secondary; six (6) semester hours in wind and percussion instrument literature and pedagogy; twenty-four (24) semester hours of theory; ten (10) semester hours of music history and literature; student recital attendance; twelve (12) semester hours of ensemble; six (6) semester hours of electives; one (1) semester hour of music technology; one (1) semester hour of conducting; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Composition. Approval by the composition faculty is required for admission to the program. Total of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: sixteen (16) semester hours and jury competency in applied music; six (6) semester hours in applied music secondary; thirty-two (32) semester hours of theory; eighteen (18) semester hours of composition; ten (10) semester hours of music history and literature; student recital attendance; senior recital of compositions; six (6) semester hours of ensemble; two (2) semester hours of electives; one (1) semester hour of music technology; one (1) semester hour of conducting; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Candidates for the bachelor of music degree in composition must pursue, and complete by jury exam, the study of a principal instrument through the MV_4341-4346 series. If keyboard is not chosen as the principal instrument, the candidate must fulfill the requirements of the completion of third-year (MVK 3131r) class piano. A recital of compositions by the composition major is required during the senior year.

Music Theory. Approval by the theory faculty is required for admission. Total of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: sixteen (16) semester hours and jury competency in applied music; six (6) semester hours in applied music secondary; thirty-two (32) semester hours of theory; four (4) semester hours of composition; ten (10) semester hours of music history and literature; student recital attendance, two (2) semester hours of electives; two (2) semester hours of thesis; six (6) semester hours of ensemble; twelve (12) semester hours of German; one (1) semester hour of music technology; one (1) semester hour of conducting and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Candidates for the bachelor of music degree in theory must pursue, and complete by jury exam, the study of a principal instrument through the MV_4341-4346 series. If keyboard is not chosen as the principal instrument, the candidate must fulfill the requirements of the completion of third-year (MVK 3131r) class piano. A senior thesis by the theory major is required during the senior year.

Music History and Literature. Approval by the music history and literature faculty is required for admission. Total one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: twelve (12) semester hours and jury competency in applied music; six (6) semester hours in applied music secondary; twenty-two (22) semester hours of theory; thirty (30) semester hours of music history and literature; student recital attendance; two (2) semester hours of thesis; six (6) semester hours of ensemble; one (1) semester hour of music technology; twelve (12) semester hours of German; one (1) semester hour of conducting; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Candidates for the bachelor of music degree in music history and literature must pursue, and complete by jury exam, the study of a principal instrument through the MV_3331-3336 series. If keyboard is not chosen as the principal instrument, the candidate must fulfill the requirement for completion of third-year (MVK 3131r) class piano.

Music Theatre. Approval by the music theatre faculty is required for admission. Total of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: sixteen (16) semester hours and jury competency in applied music, including junior recital equivalency; four (4) semester hours in applied music secondary; sixteen (16) semester hours of theory; ten (10) semester hours of music history and literature; fourteen (14) semester hours of theatre studies; fifteen (15) semester hours of movement techniques/dance; four (4) semester hours of music theatre repertory; two (2) semester hours of ensemble; one (1) semester hour of major performance role; eight (8) semester hours of music theatre workshop; student recital attendance; one (1) semester hour of music technology; one (1) semester hour of conducting; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Music Therapy. Total of one hundred thirty-two (132) semester hours: twelve (12) semester hours and jury competency in applied music; six (6) semester hours in applied music secondary; sixteen (16) semester hours of theory; ten (10) semester hours of music history and literature; twenty-six (26) semester hours of music therapy; six (6) semester hours of other music; two (2) semester hours of senior project; student recital attendance; seven (7) semester hours of ensemble; sixteen (16) semester hours of behavioral/health/natural science; three (3) semester hours of elective; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies. Following the completion of the academic program, candidates must serve a six-month resident internship at an affiliated, approved clinical center. Certain courses may satisfy both liberal studies and degree requirements.

Candidates for the bachelor of music degree in music therapy who complete by jury exam the MV_ 2321-2326 level in the principal performance area may continue principal instrument study or may elect to study in two or three secondary performance areas. Dance may be used as one of the secondary performance areas. If piano is not the principal instrument, the candidate is required to meet the minimum internship requirements in piano either by completion of second-year class piano requirements (MVK 2121r) or by examination. A total of eighteen (18) semester hours in applied music is required.

Piano Pedagogy Majors. Total of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: twenty-four (24) semester hours and jury competency in applied music, including senior recital; six (6) semester hours in keyboard literature; twenty-four (24) semester hours in music theory; ten (10) semester hours in music history and literature; two (2) semester hours in ensemble; sixteen (16) semester hours in piano pedagogy; three (3) semester hours of educational collateral; student recital attendance; five (5) semester hours of other music; one (1) semester hour of technology; one (1) semester hour of conducting; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Curricula Leading to the Bachelor of Music Education Degrees

Music Education Majors. Candidates for the bachelor of music education degree in choral music must choose as a principal instrument voice, piano, harpsichord, harp, guitar, or organ. Candidates for the bachelor of music education degree in instrumental music will choose as a principal instrument piano, organ, guitar, harpsichord, or an orchestral or band instrument. Candidates for the bachelor of music education degree with an emphasis in music for the general student must choose as a principal instrument voice, piano, harp, guitar, organ, harpsichord, or a band or orchestral instrument. All music education majors must complete applied music requirements as specified in the respective curricula. All music education majors are required to meet the minimum requirements in class piano and class guitar prior to internship.

Florida has placed the following requirements on entry to a teacher certification program:

1. SAT score of 960 or better or an ACT score of 20 or better;
2. Grades of "C" or better in all freshman English and basic mathematics courses; and
3. Additional requirements as stipulated by each department.

Admission to the Music Education Professional Sequence. The music education professional sequence comprises the following upper-division courses in the music education curriculum: MUE 3311, 3334, 3343, 3344, 3443, 3491, 3492, 3493, 3494, 3495r, 3496r, 4342, 4411, 4480, 4481, 4940; MUS 4970r.

Students pursuing the bachelor of music education degree in general, choral, or instrumental music may apply to the Internship Committee for admission to the professional sequence upon completion of the equivalent of forty-five (45) semester hours at The Florida State University or transfer of forty-five (45) semester hours from an accredited community college or senior institution. Students may not enroll in courses listed in the professional sequence prior to formal approval by the Internship Committee.

Qualification for admission to the professional sequence is based upon the following minimum criteria:

1. Cumulative GPA of 2.5;
2. Cumulative music GPA of 3.0;
3. Successful completion of MUE 2040;
4. SAT score of 960 or ACT score of 20;
5. Completion of liberal studies requirements in English and mathematics with minimum grade of "C-";
6. Successful completion of the first semester of sophomore-level applied music (MV_ 2321-2326); and
7. Satisfactory faculty evaluations in the areas of music education, applied music, music theory, class piano/guitar, and ensembles.

Transfer students who do not meet all of the above criteria may be admitted to the professional sequence on a provisional basis and may enroll in a maximum of five (5) semester hours of professional sequence course work during the first term of residence. Students assigned provisional status must complete all requirements and achieve a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 at the conclusion of the first term.

Students may be required to appear before the Internship Committee for an interview. The committee will approve or reject the petition on the basis of the criteria stated above as well as other factors that relate to teaching competency. Applicants denied admission may appeal during the subsequent semester. Those who reapply must appear in person, document the removal of deficiencies that previously prevented admission, and present any other pertinent information to support reconsideration of the application.

Students applying for teacher certification in the state of Florida upon completion of the degree program should request that the certificate be assigned under the status of music education K-12.

Bachelor of Music Education-Instrumental. Total of one hundred thirty-four (134) semester hours: twelve (12) semester hours and jury competency in applied music; three (3) semester hours in applied music secondary; sixteen (16) semester hours of theory; ten (10) semester hours of music history and literature; four (4) semester hours of ensemble; student recital attendance; fifty- four (54) semester hours of music education including internship (students intending to intern in an elementary school must complete MUE 3344 [3] the semester preceding internship); two (2) semester hours of senior project/recital; three (3) semester hours of psychology; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Bachelor of Music Education-Choral. Total of one hundred thirty-four (134) semester hours: twelve (12) semester hours of applied music; five (5) semester hours of applied music secondary; sixteen (16) semester hours of theory; ten (10) semester hours of music history and literature; two (2) semester hours of senior project/recital; student recital attendance; fifty (50) semester hours of music education including internship (students intending to intern in an elementary school must complete MUE 3344 [3] the semester preceding internship); six (6) semester hours of ensemble; three (3) semester hours of psychology; one (1) semester hour of music elective; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Bachelor of Music Education-General Emphasis. Total of one hundred thirty-four (134) semester hours: twelve (12) semester hours and jury competency in applied music; six (6) semester hours in applied music secondary; sixteen (16) semester hours of theory; ten (10) semester hours of music history and literature; five (5) semester hours of ensemble; student recital attendance; fifty (50) semester hours of music education including internship; two (2) semester hours of senior project; three (3) semester hours of psychology; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Curriculum Leading to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music

Total of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours: eight (8) semester hours and jury competency in applied music; sixteen (16) semester hours of theory; ten (10) semester hours of music history and literature; four (4) semester hours of ensemble; twelve (12) semester hours of upper-division music electives; student recital attendance; twelve (12) semester hours of foreign language; thirty (30) semester hours of electives/minor requirements; and thirty-six (36) semester hours of liberal studies.

Requirements for a Minor in Music

Admission to the program is by approval of the School of Music and by a placement audition at the principal level on an acceptable instrument or voice.

Music Minor. Total of twenty-five (25) semester hours: four (4) semester hours in applied music; twelve (12) semester hours of theory; seven (7) semester hours of music history and literature; two (2) semester hours of ensemble; and two (2) semesters of student recital attendance.