Conservatory of Music
Course Requirements
Bachelor of Music,
Major in Music Education: Instrumental
In order to earn the bachelor of music degree with a major in music education (concentration in instrumental), students must complete a minimum of 124 units with a Pacific cumulative and program grade point average of 2.0.
I. Major Requirements:
| Class | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MCOM 010 | Music Theory and Aural Perception I | 4 |
| MCOM 011 | Music Theory and Aural Perception II | 4 |
| MCOM 012 | Music Theory III: Chromatacism | 2 |
| MCOM 013 | Aural Perception III | 1 |
| MCOM 014 | Introduction to Orchestration | 2 |
| MCOM 015 | Music Theory IV: Twentieth Century | 2 |
| MCOM 016 | Aural Perception IV | 1 |
| MCOM 017 | Form and Processes in Music | 2 |
| MHIS 011 | Survey of Music History I | 3 |
| MHIS 012 | Survey of Music History II | 3 |
| MHIS 013 | Survey of Music History III | 3 |
| MPER 151 | Principles of Conducting | 2 |
| MCOM | Elective (1 jazz course) | 3 |
| MAPP 001 | Guitar Class | 1 |
| Note: Proficiency in guitar must be met. | ||
| Four units of one or a combination of the following courses: | 4 | |
| MAPP 001 | Applied Music: Piano | |
| MAPP 005 | Applied Music: Piano | |
| Note: Proficiency in piano must be met. 2) If the student is a pianist, substitute voice lessons for piano. | ||
| MAPP 011 | Applied Music | 8 |
| Note: MAPP 011 is to be repeated to have a total of 8 units from this one course. | ||
| MAPP 111 | Advanced Applied Music for Music Education Majors | 8 |
| Note: MAPP 111 is to be repeated to have a total of 8 units from this one course. | ||
| Six units from the following courses: | 6 | |
| MEDU 101 | Woodwind Instruments I | |
| MEDU 102 | Woodwind Instruments II | |
| MEDU 103 | Brass Instruments I | |
| MEDU 104 | Brass Instruments II | |
| MEDU 105 | Percussion Instruments | |
| MEDU 107 | String Instruments I | |
| MEDU 108 | String Instruments II | |
| One of the following courses: | 2 | |
| MEDU 110 | Band Development | |
| MEDU 112 | Orchestra Development | |
| MEDU 113 | Laboratory Ensemble | 4 |
| Note: MEDU 113 must be taken for four semesters, four units total. | ||
| MEDU 114 | Music in Elementary School | 2 |
| MEDU 115 | Music Experiences, K-6 | 2 |
| MEDU 116 | Music in Secondary School | 2 |
| MEDU 117 | Music Experiences, 7-12 | 2 |
| MHIS 006 | Music of the World's Peoples | 3 |
| Eight units from the following courses: | 8 | |
| MPER 070 | University Symphony Orchestra | |
| MPER 072 | Symphonic Wind Ensemble | |
| MPER 073 | Concert Band | |
| MPER 080 | Opera Production | |
| MPER 082 | The Oriana Choir (Women's Chorus) | |
| MPER 083 | University Chorus | |
| MPER 084 | Pacific Singers | |
| MPER 153 | Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
| Half recital is required. | ||
| One of the following courses: | 3 | |
| CURR 135x | Teaching Reading/Language Arts (Multiple Subject) | |
| CURR 175 | Reading/Language Arts Development: Single Subject | |
| CURR 105x | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EPSY 121x | Lerner Centered Concerns | 3 |
| CURR 137x | Teaching English Language Learners | 2 |
| CURR 134x | Educational Computing | 2 |
| The following are required for the credential, not for the degree: | ||
| CURR 178 | Directed Teaching | 2-14 |
| SPED 125x | Teaching Exceptional Learners | 2 |
| CURR 195x | Seminar: Directed Teaching | 2 |
Bachelor of Music,
Major in Music Education: Choral
In order to earn the bachelor of music degree with a major in music education (choral), students must complete a minimum of 124 units with a Pacific cumulative and program grade point average of 2.0.
I. Major Requirements:
| Class | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MCOM 010 | Music Theory and Aural Perception I | 4 |
| MCOM 011 | Music Theory and Aural Perception II | 4 |
| MCOM 012 | Music Theory III: Chromatacism | 2 |
| MCOM 013 | Aural Perception III | 1 |
| MCOM 014 | Introduction to Orchestration | 2 |
| MCOM 015 | Music Theory IV: Twentieth Century | 2 |
| MCOM 016 | Aural Perception IV | 1 |
| MCOM 017 | Form and Processes in Music | 2 |
| MHIS 011 | Survey of Music History I | 3 |
| MHIS 012 | Survey of Music History II | 3 |
| MHIS 013 | Survey of Music History III | 3 |
| MPER 151 | Principles of Conducting | 2 |
| Four units of one or a combination of the following courses: | 4 | |
| MAPP 001 | Applied Music: Piano | |
| MAPP 005 | Applied Music: Piano | |
| Note: Proficiency in piano must be met. 2) If the student is a pianist, substitute voice lessons for piano. | ||
| Five of the following courses: | 5 | |
| MEDU 101 | Woodwind Instruments I | |
| MEDU 102 | Woodwind Instruments II | |
| MEDU 103 | Brass Instruments I | |
| MEDU 105 | Percussion Instruments | |
| MEDU 107 | String Instruments I | |
| MEDU 108 | String Instruments II | |
| MEDU 111 | Choral Development | 2 |
| MEDU 113 | Laboratory Ensemble | 1 |
| MEDU 114 | Music in Elementary Schools | 2 |
| MEDU 115 | Music Experiences, K-6 | 2 |
| MEDU 116 | Music in Secondary Schools | 2 |
| MEDU 117 | Music Experiences, 7-12 | 2 |
| MHIS 006 | Music of the World's People | 3 |
| MPER 020 | Introduction to Lyric Diction | 2 |
| MPER 021 | Introduction to Lyric Diction | 2 |
| MPER 152 | Choral Conducting | 2 |
| MCOM | Elective (1 jazz course) | 3 |
| MAPP 011 | Applied Music | 10 |
| Note: MAPP 011 is to be repeated to have a total of 10 units from this one course. | ||
| MAPP 111 | Advanced Applied Music for Music Education Majors | 6 |
| Note: MAPP 111 is to be repeated to have a total of 6 units from this one course. | ||
| MPER 050 | Solo Class | 0 |
| Note: MPER 050 is to be taken every semester. | ||
| One of the following courses: | 3 | |
| CURR 135 | Teaching Reading/Language Arts (Multiple Subject) | |
| CURR 175 | Reading/Language Arts Development: Single Subject | |
| CURR 105x | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EPSY 121x | Learner-Centered Concerns | 3 |
| The following are required for the credential, not for the degree: | ||
| Note: MPER 050, MAPP 111, Major Ensemble, and MEDU 113 may be waived during the last year if they conflict with student teaching. | ||
| CURR 178 | Directed Teaching | |
| CURR 195x | Seminar: Directed Teaching | 2 |
| CURR 179 | Teaching in the Content Areas | 4 |
| CURR 137x | Teaching English Language Learners | 2 |
| CURR 134x | Educational Computing | 2 |
| SPED 125x | Teaching Exceptional Learners | 2 |
| Note: Music Education majors must present a half recital, usually in their senior year. 2) Music Education majors with voice as a principal instrument are required to complete a senior examination during the final year. 3) Teaching Credential candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the U.S. Constitution through coursework or examination. They must demonstrate competency in reading, writing and math by passing the CBEST Examination. 4) Music Education majors not working toward a teaching credential may substitute free elective courses to complete the required 124 units for the Bachelor of Music degree. 5) Students who become interns may substitute electives for the student teaching in the fourth year. 6) Major Ensembles must relate to the student’s proposed teaching area as specified by advisers. 7) Residency requirements in Solo Class, Major Ensemble and Lab Ensemble may be waived when in conflict with student teaching. | ||