Department website: https://www.atu.edu/music

​An audition, demonstrating acceptable musical preparation, is required prior to enrollment as a major in music.

See the College of Education and Health page for additional requirements.

For licensure, students must pass the Praxis II music specialty and Principles of Learning and Teaching exam.

The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.

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See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements."

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See course descriptions for the appropriate applied music course number.

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Class piano or applied piano must be taken each semester until successful completion of    Piano Proficiency.

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Required for enrollment in two-credit hour and three-credit hour upper-level applied  study and for the completion of all music degrees.

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Prerequisite: successful completion of Piano Exit Exam.

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Prerequisite: admission to Stage II.

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See admission policy and procedure.

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For licensure, students must pass the Praxis II specialty and Principles of Learning and Teaching exam.

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Concurrent enrollment in a major ensemble (MUS 1501 Band, MUS 1631 Symphonic Wind Ensemble, MUS 1571 University Choir, MUS 1581 Choral Artists, MUS 1681 Concert Chorale, MUS 3501 Band, MUS 3631 Symphonic Wind Ensemble, MUS 3571 University Choir, MUS 3581 Choral Artists, or MUS 3681 Concert Chorale) is required to be eligible to enroll in applied study. Only one credit per semester may be used to fulfill the major ensemble requirement.

  Students who complete the program:

• will be able to demonstrate technical skills for artistic self-expression in at least one major performance area.
• will be able to identify the repertoire in their major performance area and perform a cross-section of that literature.
• will be able to read music at sight fluently.
• will have the knowledge and skills to lead and collaborate on matters of musical interpretation.
• will be able to analyze music in historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts.
• will be able to identify the common elements and organizational patterns of music.
• will be able to create original or derivative music compositions.
• will demonstrate functional keyboard skills.
• will be able to demonstrate an understanding of stylistic characteristics of historically significant periods of Western music, including representative repertoires.
• will be able to create accurate and musically expressive performances with various types of performing groups and in general classroom situations.
• will be able to apply analytical and historical knowledge to curriculum development, lesson planning, daily classroom, and performance activities.
• will be able to identify appropriate content, methodologies, pedagogies, philosophies, materials, technologies, and curriculum development for classroom use.
• will be able to teach music to beginning students in their chosen areas of specialization.