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Music education (secondary endorsement)

Students majoring in secondary music education must complete the requirements of the secondary education program, the requirements of the music major, and the courses in instrumental and/or vocal music listed below:

Instrumental music
MUS215 Survey of Instrumental Literature 1
Choose three courses 3
    MUS224 Methods of Teaching Brass Instruments
    MUS225 Methods of Teaching Woodwind Instruments
    MUS226 Methods of Teaching Percussion Instruments
    MUS227 Methods of Teaching String Instruments
MUS302 Advanced Conducting 3
MUS303 Orchestration 2
MUS309 Teaching Instrumental Music 2
MUS325 Recital 1
Class or private instruction in major instrumental area 2
Class or private instruction in secondary instrumental area 2
Ensemble participation 1

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 17

 
Vocal Music
MUS217 Vocal Pedagogy 2
MUS218 Vocal Diction 2
MUS219 Survey of Choral Literature 1
MUS220 Survey of Vocal Literature 1
MUS302 Advanced Conducting 3
MUS307 Teaching Elementary Vocal Music 2
MUS308 Teaching Secondary Vocal Music 2
MUS325 Recital 1
Class or private instruction in voice 2
Ensemble participation 1

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 17


* Those specializing in band must choose 224, 225, and 226. Those specializing in orchestra must choose 227 and two other courses. Students desiring certification in both instrumental and vocal music education must complete 2 credits in their major instrumental area and 2 credits in voice.


Contact
Dr. Tim McGarvey
Department of Music
Northwestern College
101 7th St. SW
Orange City, IA 51041
712-707-7066
mcgarvey@nwciowa.edu

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