A. Credentials
- Documentation of at least one year participation in ILCMEA
B. Core Student Learning Outcomes
SLO #1 - Written Music Theory: read music at an advanced level, analyze scores from various stylistic periods, and harmonize melodies and bass lines. as relevant to their degree program.
SLO #2 – Aural Skills: Accurately sight-sing and take aural dictation as appropriate to their degree program.
- MUS 2502: Musical score and recording of sight-singing assignment/unit II exam
SLO #3 – Music History: Through score analysis and listening, effectively describe musical elements and expressive devices using advanced technical vocabulary. Identify historical periods, genres, and interdisciplinary connections within a historical context.
- MUS 3585: exam
SLO #4 – Applied Instruction: Perform effectively and musically on their primary performance area demonstrating an understanding of relevant repertoire, as appropriate to their degree program.
SLO #5 – Piano: Prepare works, as relevant to their degree program
- MUS 2206: two-minute (max) accompaniment recording
SLO #6 – Technology: perform basic digital audio recording and editing; synthesis sampling and sequencing.
- MUS 1070: distribution of audio file artifact
SLO #7 – Ensemble: Develop skills of collaborative musicianship through participation in ensemble contexts.
C. B.Mus, Teacher Licensure Learning Outcomes
SLO #1 – Functional Performance: Demonstrate vocal proficiency and the ability to play a variety of instruments.
- MUS 1308/1309/1310/1311 playing test rubrics, one from each course (total of 4)
- MUS 2502: Musical score and recording of sight-singing assignment/unit II exam, if applicable
SLO #2 – Conducting: Demonstrate conducting skills in a variety of classroom and ensemble settings that lead to musically expressive and technically accurate performances with ensembles found in K-12 settings.
SLO #3 – Analysis/History: Apply knowledge from music theory, history studies to curriculum development, lesson planning, and daily classroom and performance activities.
- MUS 3400/3440: Comprehensive musicianship project
SLO #4 – Disposition for teaching: Model and display an appropriate disposition for K-12 teaching.
- No artifact required – cooperating teacher assessment supplied at later date
SLO #5 – Arranging: Transcribe, arrange, modify, and adapt music from original sources to suit ensembles in K-12 music settings.
- MUS 4750: project of your choice
SLO #6 – Policies/Standards: Critique methods, policies and advocacy in the arts for their influence on the musical growth of K-12 students.
- MUS 3400/3440: school board advocacy assignment
SLO #7 – Teaching: Plan and deliver effective and appropriate music instruction, and assess student learning and growth in a K-12 environment.
- MUS 3400 or 3440: capstone assignment (plan)
SLO #8 – Culturally responsive: Demonstrate knowledge and application of culturally responsive pedagogy
- Culturally responsive lesson plan from either MUS 1312, 2444, or 3400