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Music Performance MusB/Music Education EdM

University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

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Program
Award
Music Performance MusB/Music Education EdM
CIP
50.0915
Credits (computed from items)
369-434
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196088
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196088_94f6bc5a
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Criteria

5 items
  1. maintain a 3.0 GPA
    Not resolved to a course
  2. earn a “C” grade or higher in content courses (courses in the major);
    Not resolved to a course
  3. earn a “B-” or better in all education and graduate-level coursework;
    Not resolved to a course
  4. complete an interview with the Office of Educator Preparation in year three of the bachelor’s program;
    Not resolved to a course
  5. submit two letters of recommendation.
    Not resolved to a course

Academic Requirements

3 items
  1. maintain a 3.0 GPA
    Not resolved to a course
  2. earn a “C” grade or higher in content courses (courses in the major);
    Not resolved to a course
  3. earn a “B-” or better in all education and graduate-level coursework.
    Not resolved to a course

Undergraduate Course Requirements

0 items

    Music Core (27 Credits)

    12 items
    1. MUS 104LEC
      Introduction to Music Theory and Musicianship
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. MUS 105LEC
      Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. MUS 105LAB
      Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 1 Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    4. MUS 106LEC
      Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 2
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. MUS 106LAB
      Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 2 Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    6. MUS 155LAB
      Basic Keyboard
      Not resolved to a course
      1-2
    7. MUS 211LEC
      Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 3
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. MUS 211LAB
      Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 3 Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    9. MUS 212LEC
      Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 4
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. MUS 212LAB
      Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 4 Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    11. MUS 213LEC
      Music History Survey 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. MUS 214LEC
      Music History Survey 2
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Eight 400-level Applied Instrument or Voice Courses (2 Credits Each, 16 Credits Total)

    19 items
    1. MUS 452STU
      Trombone
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    2. MUS 454STU
      Tuba
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    3. MUS 456STU
      Percussion
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    4. MUS 460STU
      Piano
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    5. MUS 464STU
      Organ
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    6. MUS 466STU
      Harpsichord
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    7. MUS 468STU
      Guitar
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    8. MUS 469STU
      Voice
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    9. MUS 472STU
      Violin
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    10. MUS 474STU
      Viola
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    11. MUS 476STU
      Cello
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    12. MUS 478STU
      Double Bass
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    13. MUS 480STU
      Saxophone
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    14. MUS 482STU
      Flute
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    15. MUS 484STU
      Oboe
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    16. MUS 486STU
      Clarinet
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    17. MUS 488STU
      Bassoon
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    18. MUS 490STU
      French Horn
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4
    19. MUS 492STU
      Trumpet
      Not resolved to a course
      2-4

    Six Ensemble Courses (12 Credits)

    11 items
    1. MUS 321LAB
      University Chorus
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    2. MUS 331LAB
      UB Concert Band
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    3. MUS 334LAB
      UB Percussion Ensemble
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    4. MUS 338LAB
      UB Symphony Orchestra
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    5. MUS 340LAB
      Chamber Music
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    6. MUS 341LAB
      UB Chamber Singers
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    7. MUS 350LAB
      Music and Drama Ensemble
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    8. MUS 351LAB
      University Choir
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    9. MUS 356LAB
      Jazz Ensemble: Big Band
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    10. MUS 357LAB
      Jazz Ensemble: Combo
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    11. MUS 447LAB
      Contemporary Ensemble
      Not resolved to a course
      2

    Two 300/400-level Music History Electives (6 Credits)

    4 items
    1. MUS 311LEC
      Women and Music
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. MUS 333LEC
      Orpheus: The Meaning of Music
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. MUS 408LEC
      Special Topics in Music
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. MUS 440SEM
      Seminar in American Music
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Upper-level Music Electives (14 Credits)

    9 items
    1. Two Conducting Courses:
      Not resolved to a course
    2. MUS 343LAB
      Elements of Conducting I
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    3. MUS 344LAB
      Elements of Conducting II
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    4. Five Methods Courses:
      Not resolved to a course
    5. MUS 420STU
      Woodwind Methods
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    6. MUS 421STU
      Brass Methods
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    7. MUS 422STU
      Percussion Methods
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    8. MUS 423STU
      String Methods
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    9. MUS 424STU
      Vocal/Choral Methods
      Not resolved to a course
      2

    UG Education Core (13 Credits)

    4 items
    1. LAI 350LEC
      Introduction to Education
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. LAI 474SEM
      Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. ELP 405LEC
      Sociology of Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. CEP 400LEC
      Educational Psychology
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Graduate Course Requirements

    0 items

      Graduate Education Core (24 Credits)

      7 items
      1. LAI 583
        Classroom Musicianship and Materials
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. LAI 584
        Instrumental Musicianship and Materials
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. LAI 694
        Instructional Strategies All Grades
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. LAI 667
        Field Experience
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. LAI 674
        Student Teaching Seminar
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. LAI 668
        Supervised Teaching
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. LAI 595
        Supervised Teaching II
        Not resolved to a course
        6

      Music Education Requirements (Credits 9)

      3 items
      1. LAI 554
        Measurement and Evaluation in Music
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. LAI 569
        Research in Music Education OR LAI 515 Action Research
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. LAI 606
        Foundations in Music Education
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Content Area Electives (Credits 2)

      9 items
      1. LAI 687
        Select Topic: Laban Movement Analysis for Musicians
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. LAI 765
        Select Topic: SMI Moving Through Music History
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      3. LAI 766
        Select Topic: SMI Creative Practice Choral Pedagogy
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. LAI 766
        Select Topic: SMI MLT & Special Needs Students
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. LAI 767
        Select Topic: SMI Musicianship and Theory - Elementary General
        Not resolved to a course
        3-6
      6. LAI 768
        Select Topic: SMI Musicianship and Theory - Early Childhood
        Not resolved to a course
        3-6
      7. LAI 769
        Select Topic: SMI Musicianship and Theory: Instrumental
        Not resolved to a course
        1-6
      8. LAI 703
        Independent Study
        Not resolved to a course
        1-6
      9. MUS *** With advisor approval, any graduate level course 500 or above
        Not resolved to a course
        1-6

      Music Education Electives (Credits 6)

      7 items
      1. LAI 538
        Music Education Practices
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. LAI 561
        Technology and Music Education
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. LAI 564
        Studies in Music Education
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. LAI 566
        Design and Evaluation of Music Curriculum
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. LAI 568
        Historical Development of Music Learning Theory
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. LAI 610
        Supervision of Music Learning Programs
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. LAI 703
        Independent Study
        Not resolved to a course
        1-6

      Capstone Event (3 Credits)

      2 items
      1. LAI 700
        or 701
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. Comp Exam/Portfolio completed through successful of 667 & 674
        Not resolved to a course

      Additional Degree Requirements

      2 items
      1. Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
        Not resolved to a course
      2. 13 credits of Education Core*
        Not resolved to a course

      Notes

      0 items

        Curricular Plan

        67 items
        1. MUS 155LAB
          Basic Keyboard
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        2. Applied Lessons
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        3. Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        4. UB Seminar
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        5. ENG 105LEC
          Writing and Rhetoric
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        6. MUS 104LEC
          Introduction to Music Theory and Musicianship
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        7. MUS 105LEC
          Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 1
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        8. MUS 105LAB
          Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 1 Lab
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        9. Applied Lessons
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        10. Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        11. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        12. Math and Quantitative Reasoning
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        13. LAI 350LEC
          Introduction to Education
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        14. MUS 106LEC
          Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 2
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        15. MUS 106LAB
          Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 2 Lab
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        16. MUS 213LEC
          Music History Survey 1
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        17. Applied Lessons
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        18. Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        19. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 1
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        20. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Lab
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        21. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        22. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        23. MUS 211LEC
          Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 3
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        24. MUS 211LAB
          Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 3 Lab
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        25. MUS 214LEC
          Music History Survey 2
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        26. Applied Lessons
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        27. Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        28. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        29. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        30. ELP 405LEC
          Sociology of Education
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        31. MUS 212LEC
          Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 4
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        32. MUS 212LAB
          Music Theory, Analysis, and Aural Skills 4 Lab
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        33. Music History Elective 1
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        34. Applied Lessons
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        35. Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        36. MUS 343LAB
          Elements of Conducting I
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        37. LAI 474SEM
          Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        38. CEP 400LEC
          Educational Psychology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        39. Music History Elective 2
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        40. Applied Lessons
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        41. Ensemble
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        42. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        43. MUS 344LAB
          Elements of Conducting II
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        44. Communication Literacy II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        45. UBC 399MNT
          UB Curriculum Capstone
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        46. MUS 424STU
          Vocal/Choral Methods
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        47. MUS 423STU
          String Methods
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        48. MUS 420STU
          Woodwind Methods
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        49. Applied Lessons
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        50. Music Education Elective 1
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        51. LAI 584
          Instrumental Musicianship and Materials
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        52. LAI 606
          Foundations in Music Education
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        53. Applied Lessons
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        54. Recital
          Not resolved to a course
          0
        55. Music Education Elective 2
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        56. LAI 554
          Measurement and Evaluation in Music
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        57. LAI 583
          Classroom Musicianship and Materials
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        58. MUS 421STU
          Brass Methods
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        59. MUS 422STU
          Percussion Methods
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        60. LAI 694
          Instructional Strategies All Grades
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        61. Content Area Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          2
        62. LAI 668
          Supervised Teaching
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        63. LAI 667
          Field Experience
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        64. LAI 569
          Research in Music Education OR LAI 515 Action Research
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        65. Capstone
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        66. LAI 595
          Supervised Teaching II
          Not resolved to a course
          6
        67. LAI 674
          Student Teaching Seminar
          Not resolved to a course
          3
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