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Music Technology - Minor

The Music Technology minor is designed to give students a strong foundation in the rapidly developing field of music production and audio recording technologies. Coupled with courses in applied music, the minor provides students with the necessary tools to be successful in studio equipment, techniques and standards.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Be proficient in using music production software, digital audio workstations (DAWs) and other relevant music technology tools.
  2. Have the ability to critically listen to and analyze various genres of music, identifying production techniques and sonic characteristics.

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Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
MUS 11111MUSIC RUDIMENTS 3
MUS 21113MUSIC PRODUCTION I 3
MUS 21114MUSIC PRODUCTION II 3
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
MUS 31113
MUSIC PRODUCTION III
MUS 31114
MUSIC PRODUCTION IV
MUS 35213
STUDIO ENSEMBLE
MUS 41181
ACOUSTICS AND TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC
MUS 42161
HISTORY OF JAZZ (DIVD)
MUS 42165
HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC (DIVD) (WIC)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Stark Campus

Music - Minor

The Music minor allows students with a passion for music to select the coursework that best aligns with their interests and talents. Students select from a wide variety of courses and ensembles to create an individualized course combination that allows them to explore music performance in solo, chamber, small group and large ensembles; music history and literature; music theory and analysis; jazz; world music; and more.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Perform from a variety of musical styles, composers and eras based on their area of musical interest.
  2. Analyze music from a variety of musical styles, composers and eras based on their area of musical interest.
  3. Create music from a variety of musical styles, composers and eras based on their area of musical interest.

Admissions for Music - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Students with a solo performance focus are required to do a program/scholarship audition to participate in applied lessons and select ensembles.

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Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 22121MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) 3
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
MUS 11121
THEORY I
MUS 11122
THEORY II
MUS 16000
APPLIED MUSIC
MUS 17013
FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO
MUS 17111
PIANO CLASS I
MUS 17112
PIANO CLASS II
MUS 21113
MUSIC PRODUCTION I
MUS 21213
CLASS COMPOSITION I
MUS 22111
UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA)
MUS 22131
SURVEY OF ROCK MUSIC HISTORY (DIVD)
MUS 34111
INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING
MUS 35213
STUDIO ENSEMBLE 1
MUS 41341
JAZZ IMPROVISATION I
MUS 41351
JAZZ IMPROVISATION II
MUS 42131
MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES
MUS 42161
HISTORY OF JAZZ (DIVD)
MUS 42162
JAZZ STYLES AND ANALYSIS
MUS 42181
POPULAR WORLD MUSIC (DIVG)
MUS 42221
SYMPHONIC LITERATURE
MUS 42227
WIND BAND LITERATURE
MUS 42241
PIANO LITERATURE
MUS 42261
VOCAL LITERATURE
MUS 42271
CHORAL LITERATURE
MUS 42291
SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 45121
KENT CHORUS 2,3
MUS 45131
KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP 2,3
MUS 45141
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CHORALE 3
MUS 45142
CORO CANTARE 2,3
MUS 45143
CANTIQUE 2,3
MUS 45212
ORCHESTRA 2,3
MUS 45221
SYMPHONY BAND 2,3
MUS 45222
MARCHING BAND 2
MUS 45223
WIND ENSEMBLE 2,3
MUS 45224
FLASHER BRASS 2
MUS 45225
UNIVERSITY BAND 2
MUS 45231
JAZZ ENSEMBLE 2
MUS 45251
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
MUS 45301
AFRICAN ENSEMBLE (DIVG) 2
MUS 45302
CARIBBEAN STEELBAND (DIVG) 2
MUS 45311
CHAMBER MUSIC
MUS 45312
JAZZ COMBO DEVELOPMENT 2
MUS 45313
NOVA JAZZ SINGERS 2
MUS 45315
ASIAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE (DIVG)
MUS 48610
SINGER'S DICTION
Minor Upper-Division Electives, choose from the following:6
MUS 34111
INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING
MUS 35213
STUDIO ENSEMBLE 1
MUS 41341
JAZZ IMPROVISATION I
MUS 41351
JAZZ IMPROVISATION II
MUS 42131
MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES
MUS 42161
HISTORY OF JAZZ (DIVD)
MUS 42162
JAZZ STYLES AND ANALYSIS
MUS 42181
POPULAR WORLD MUSIC (DIVG)
MUS 42221
SYMPHONIC LITERATURE
MUS 42227
WIND BAND LITERATURE
MUS 42241
PIANO LITERATURE
MUS 42261
VOCAL LITERATURE
MUS 42271
CHORAL LITERATURE
MUS 42291
SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 45121
KENT CHORUS 2,3
MUS 45131
KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP 2,3
MUS 45141
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CHORALE 3
MUS 45142
CORO CANTARE 2,3
MUS 45143
CANTIQUE 2,3
MUS 45212
ORCHESTRA 2,3
MUS 45221
SYMPHONY BAND 2,3
MUS 45222
MARCHING BAND 2
MUS 45223
WIND ENSEMBLE 2,3
MUS 45224
FLASHER BRASS 2
MUS 45225
UNIVERSITY BAND 2
MUS 45231
JAZZ ENSEMBLE 2
MUS 45251
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
MUS 45301
AFRICAN ENSEMBLE (DIVG) 2
MUS 45302
CARIBBEAN STEELBAND (DIVG) 2
MUS 45311
CHAMBER MUSIC
MUS 45312
JAZZ COMBO DEVELOPMENT 2
MUS 45313
NOVA JAZZ SINGERS 2
MUS 45315
ASIAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE (DIVG)
MUS 48610
SINGER'S DICTION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
1

Course is only offered at the Stark campus.

2

Repeatable for up to eight semesters.

3

An audition is required.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • A minimum C grade is required for all minor courses.
  • Transfer students must complete a minimum 11 credit hours of music (MUS) courses at Kent State University, including one semester of applied music and one semester of a major ensemble.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus

Jazz Studies - Minor

The Jazz Studies minor allows student to explore the medium of jazz through individual and ensemble performance and creative learning activities.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Create music that is informed by the study of the history, theory and performance practice of jazz.
  2. Analyze music that is informed by the study of the history, theory and performance practice of jazz.
  3. Perform music that is informed by the study of the history, theory and performance practice of jazz.

Admissions for Jazz Studies - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to this minor is selective. Students are required to do a program/scholarship audition. Information regarding audition days and requirements can be found at www.kent.edu/music/undergraduate-audition, or inquiries can be sent to musicadmission@kent.edu.

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Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 41341JAZZ IMPROVISATION I 1
MUS 42162JAZZ STYLES AND ANALYSIS 3
MUS 45231JAZZ ENSEMBLE (taken twice)2
or MUS 45313 NOVA JAZZ SINGERS
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
MUS 16001
APPLIED MUSIC JAZZ 1
MUS 17013
FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO
MUS 41342
JAZZ COMPOSING AND ARRANGING
MUS 41351
JAZZ IMPROVISATION II
MUS 42161
HISTORY OF JAZZ (DIVD)
MUS 45231
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
MUS 45312
JAZZ COMBO DEVELOPMENT
MUS 45313
NOVA JAZZ SINGERS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12
1

Repeatable for up to two semesters.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • A minimum C grade is required for all minor courses.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Music Technology - B.S.

Explore the intersection of music and technology and master the tools shaping today’s music industry with the Music Technology B.S. program. Specialize in audio recording, music production or performance while gaining hands-on experience in recording, engineering and digital music creation. Whether you are producing, performing or composing, this program equips you with the skills to thrive in studios, live events, film, TV and beyond. 

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Music Technology prepares students as musicians within a broad field of constantly changing technology. Students study in courses that develop expertise in music computer technology for application in the recording industry, audio-engineering and music production.

The development of music technology has had an enormous impact on the music industry. There are many career opportunities for talented musicians in music technology. Skilled musicians can apply formal training to recording careers, studio performance, arranging or producing and live performances. Opportunities are also available in non-traditional, contemporary popular music venues, the movie industry, television, multi-media events and music for advertising, as well as traditional performing arts venues. The growth of music technology has made knowledge and experience in this area a necessity for all students preparing for a career in any area of the music industry. To compete effectively in the contemporary music world, one must possess a strong traditional music background, plus the technical expertise required to make the most of a rapidly changing and developing technology.

The Music Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Audio Recording concentration provides students the opportunity to learn advanced audio recording techniques.
  • The Music Production concentration provides students the opportunity to learn how to use technology to realize creative work such as original music, arranging and production.
  • The Performance concentration provides students who want to perform the necessary technological tools to succeed in the modern music industry.

Admissions for Music Technology - B.S.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Admission to this major is selective. To be admitted to the Music Technology major, students audition their primary instrument and/or with a portfolio and complete theory and keyboard placement tests.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Function as competent and versatile professional studio musicians who perform in diverse commercial music venues.
  2. Compose and arrange music.
  3. Create appropriate sound for visual media.
  4. Create music productions of professional quality.
  5. Produce professional audio recordings, both live and in studio, from start to finish.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 11121THEORY I 4
MUS 11122THEORY II 4
MUS 21113MUSIC PRODUCTION I 3
MUS 21114MUSIC PRODUCTION II 3
MUS 21221AUDIO RECORDING I 3
MUS 21222AUDIO RECORDING II 3
MUS 21341CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC THEORY 3
MUS 22111UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) 3
MUS 22121MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) 3
MUS 32211WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
or MUS 42131 MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES
or MUS 42161 HISTORY OF JAZZ (DIVD)
MUS 32230NAVIGATING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY 3
MUS 40092MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP (ELR) 2
MUS 42165HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC (DIVD) (WIC) 13
Music (MUS) Elective3
Major Ensemble, choose from the following: 28
MUS 45141
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CHORALE
MUS 45142
CORO CANTARE
MUS 45143
CANTIQUE
MUS 45212
ORCHESTRA
MUS 45221
SYMPHONY BAND
MUS 45223
WIND ENSEMBLE
Applied Studio Musicianship, choose from the following: 38
MUS 36913
APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP 4
MUS 36914
ELECTRIC GUITAR APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36915
ELECTRIC BASS APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36916
DRUM SET PERCUSSION APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36917
KEYBOARD APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36918
CONTEMPORARY VOICE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36919
FLUTE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36920
CLARINET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36921
SAXOPHONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36922
TRUMPET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36923
HORN APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36924
TROMBONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
Piano Class or Applied Music Piano, choose from the following: 52
MUS 17111
PIANO CLASS I
MUS 17112
PIANO CLASS II
MUS 27111
PIANO CLASS III
MUS 27112
PIANO CLASS IV
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
BUS 10123EXPLORING BUSINESS 3
or ENTR 27056 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
or MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
CS 10051COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Humanities3
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)6
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional6
General Elective (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credits hour, including 39 upper-division credit hours)1
Concentrations23
Choose from the following:
Audio Recording
Music Production
Performance
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

2

Major ensemble (eight separate semesters): All music technology majors must enroll in an ensemble appropriate to their major performance area. Two credit hours must be taken in major ensemble. Major ensemble credit can be earned for MUS 25011 and MUS 25225, as approved by faculty. Students may choose to complete the remaining 6 credit hours with MUS 35213, or 4 credit hours with MUS 35213 or major ensemble and 2 credit hours with ensemble electives (such as MUS 25311 and MUS 45231 for students whose instrument is guitar) as approved by faculty.

3

Applied studio musicianship (four semesters and 8 credit hours): Students must meet the Sophomore Proficiency requirement after two semesters and the Senior Proficiency requirement for graduation.

4

Students register for MUS 36913 for all other popular music instruments not listed.

5

Students who have completed the Applied Studio Musicianship and Applied Music requirement on piano may replace requirement with Music (MUS) electives.

Audio Recording Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 31221AUDIO RECORDING III 3
MUS 31222AUDIO RECORDING IV 3
MUS 41181ACOUSTICS AND TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC 2
MUS 41221AUDIO RECORDING V 3
MUS 41222AUDIO RECORDING VI 3
MUS 41240AUDIO ELECTRONICS I 3
MUS 41250LIVE SOUND PRODUCTION 2
Applied Studio Musicianship, choose from the following: 1,24
MUS 36913
APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36914
ELECTRIC GUITAR APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36915
ELECTRIC BASS APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36916
DRUM SET PERCUSSION APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36917
KEYBOARD APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36918
CONTEMPORARY VOICE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36919
FLUTE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36920
CLARINET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36921
SAXOPHONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36922
TRUMPET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36923
HORN APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36924
TROMBONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
Minimum Total Credit Hours:23
1

Applied studio musicianship (four semesters and 8 credit hours): Students must pass the Sophomore Proficiency Threshold after two semesters and the Senior Proficiency Threshold for graduation.

2

Students who choose to complete more than one concentration may apply Applied Studio Musicianship hours toward all concentrations.

Music Production Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 21213CLASS COMPOSITION I 2
MUS 21214CLASS COMPOSITION II 2
MUS 31113MUSIC PRODUCTION III 3
MUS 31114MUSIC PRODUCTION IV 3
MUS 41113MUSIC PRODUCTION V 3
MUS 41114MUSIC PRODUCTION VI 3
MUS 41181ACOUSTICS AND TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC 2
MUS 41255MUSIC PRODUCTION SEMINAR 1
Applied Studio Musicianship, choose from the following: 1,24
MUS 36913
APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36914
ELECTRIC GUITAR APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36915
ELECTRIC BASS APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36916
DRUM SET PERCUSSION APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36917
KEYBOARD APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36918
CONTEMPORARY VOICE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36919
FLUTE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36920
CLARINET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36921
SAXOPHONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36922
TRUMPET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36923
HORN APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36924
TROMBONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
Minimum Total Credit Hours:23
1

Applied studio musicianship (four semesters and 8 credit hours): Students must pass the Sophomore Proficiency Threshold after two semesters and the Senior Proficiency Threshold for graduation.

2

Students who choose to complete more than one concentration may apply Applied Studio Musicianship hours toward all concentrations.

Performance Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 41250LIVE SOUND PRODUCTION 2
Applied Studio Musicianship, choose from the following: 1,216
MUS 36913
APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36914
ELECTRIC GUITAR APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36915
ELECTRIC BASS APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36916
DRUM SET PERCUSSION APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36917
KEYBOARD APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36918
CONTEMPORARY VOICE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36919
FLUTE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36920
CLARINET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36921
SAXOPHONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36922
TRUMPET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36923
HORN APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36924
TROMBONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
Concentration Electives, choose from the following: 5
MUS 20295
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC 3
MUS 31113
MUSIC PRODUCTION III
MUS 31114
MUSIC PRODUCTION IV
MUS 31221
AUDIO RECORDING III
MUS 31222
AUDIO RECORDING IV
MUS 31230
GUITAR TECHNOLOGY
MUS 31260
VOCAL PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES
MUS 41341
JAZZ IMPROVISATION I
Minimum Total Credit Hours:23
1

Students must take four semesters of 4 credit hours of Applied Studio Musicianship courses. Students must meet the Senior ASM Proficiency Threshold and complete one full senior recital and register for applied music courses during a degree recital semester.

2

Students who choose to complete more than one concentration may apply Applied Studio Musicianship hours toward all concentrations.

3

Integrated study and special topic courses may be applied toward concentration electives with approval.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Minimum C grade required in all music (MUS) courses
  • Minimum eight semesters of major ensemble courses and six semesters of applied studio musicianship and applied music courses. Applied music courses are available during the summer on selected instruments. Composition may also be taken during the summer.
  • Attendance at minimum 84 concerts or recitals for students who begin the program as first-semester freshmen (students who transferred from a non-music program or university must attend an average of 10 music concerts or recitals for semesters of full-time enrollment)
  • Students pursuing the Audio Recording and Music Production concentration simultaneously can take the Audio Recording and Music Production III, IV, V, and VI classes concurrently.
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Audio Recording Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
CS 10051 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
!MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
!MUS 21113 MUSIC PRODUCTION I 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
!Piano Class or Applied Music Piano 1-2
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
MUS 21221 AUDIO RECORDING I 3
Applied Studio Musicianship 2
Major Ensemble 1
Piano Class or Applied Music Piano 0-1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
MUS 21222 AUDIO RECORDING II 3
MUS 21341 CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC THEORY 3
MUS 22111 UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) 3
Applied Studio Musicianship 2
Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!MUS 21114 MUSIC PRODUCTION II 3
MUS 22121 MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) 3
MUS 32230 NAVIGATING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
!MUS 31221 AUDIO RECORDING III 3
!MUS 32211
or MUS 42131
or MUS 42161
 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I
or MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES
or HISTORY OF JAZZ (DIVD)
3
MUS 41250 LIVE SOUND PRODUCTION 2
Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Six
!MUS 31222 AUDIO RECORDING IV 3
!MUS 41181 ACOUSTICS AND TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC 2
!MUS 41240 AUDIO ELECTRONICS I 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Seven
BUS 10123
or ENTR 27056
or MGMT 24163
 EXPLORING BUSINESS
or INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
or PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
3
MUS 41221 AUDIO RECORDING V 3
MUS 42165 HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC (DIVD) (WIC) 3
Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
!MUS 40092 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP (ELR) 2
!MUS 41222 AUDIO RECORDING VI 3
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 1
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Music Production Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!CS 10051 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
!MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
!MUS 21113 MUSIC PRODUCTION I 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
!Piano Class or Applied Music Piano 1-2
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
!MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
!MUS 21221 AUDIO RECORDING I 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
!Piano Class or Applied Music Piano 0-1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
!MUS 21222 AUDIO RECORDING II 3
!MUS 21341 CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC THEORY 3
MUS 22111 UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) (music major section) 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!MUS 21114 MUSIC PRODUCTION II 3
MUS 22121 MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) (music major section) 3
MUS 32230 NAVIGATING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
!MUS 21213 CLASS COMPOSITION I 2
!MUS 31113 MUSIC PRODUCTION III 3
!MUS 32211
or MUS 42131
or MUS 42161
 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I
or MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES
or HISTORY OF JAZZ (DIVD)
3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Six
!MUS 21214 CLASS COMPOSITION II 2
!MUS 31114 MUSIC PRODUCTION IV 3
!MUS 41181 ACOUSTICS AND TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC 2
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Seven
BUS 10123
or ENTR 27056
or MGMT 24163
 EXPLORING BUSINESS
or INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
or PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
3
!MUS 41113 MUSIC PRODUCTION V 3
!MUS 41255 MUSIC PRODUCTION SEMINAR 1
!MUS 42165 HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC (DIVD) (WIC) 3
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Eight
!MUS 40092 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP (ELR) 2
!MUS 41114 MUSIC PRODUCTION VI 3
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 1
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Performance Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
CS 10051 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
!MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
!MUS 21113 MUSIC PRODUCTION I 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
!Piano Class or Applied Music Piano 1-2
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
!MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
MUS 21221 AUDIO RECORDING I 3
Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
!Piano Class or Applied Music Piano 0-1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
!MUS 21222 AUDIO RECORDING II 3
!MUS 21341 CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC THEORY 3
MUS 22111 UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!MUS 21114 MUSIC PRODUCTION II 3
MUS 22121 MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) 3
MUS 32230 NAVIGATING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
!MUS 32211
or MUS 42131
or MUS 42161
 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I
or MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES
or HISTORY OF JAZZ (DIVD)
3
MUS 41250 LIVE SOUND PRODUCTION 2
Applied Studio Musicianship 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Concentration Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Six
Applied Studio Musicianship 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Concentration Elective 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Seven
BUS 10123
or ENTR 27056
or MGMT 24163
 EXPLORING BUSINESS
or INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
or PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
3
MUS 42165 HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC (DIVD) (WIC) 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Concentration Elective 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
MUS 40092 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP (ELR) 2
!Applied Studio Musicianship 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 1
 Credit Hours17
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Stark Campus

Accreditation for Music Technology - B.S.

Accreditation

The B.S. degree in Music Technology is approved by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Music Technology - B.S.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

5.6%

faster than the average

116,300

number of jobs

$69,690

potential earnings

Music directors and composers

1.7%

slower than the average

58,000

number of jobs

$52,250

potential earnings

Sound engineering technicians

6.0%

faster than the average

15,800

number of jobs

$53,520

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Music Education - B.M.

Inspire the next generation of musicians with the Music Education B.M. program. Learn how to become a skilled music educator and empower your students to unleash their musical potential.

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Program Description

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Full Description

The Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education prepares students to teach grades K-12. Students develop teaching and learning skills; gain experience in conducting, instrumental and choral techniques and methods, jazz, folk and rock; and have the opportunity to explore world music and develop their individual musicianship through private lessons, recitals and small and large ensemble performance.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Music Education - B.M.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Admission to this major is selective. Students are required to do a program/scholarship audition. Information regarding audition days and requirements can be found on the school website, and inquiries can be sent to musicadmission@kent.edu.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Plan and implement instruction in a variety of music pedagogy settings that is rooted in musical development and equity for all students.
  2. Demonstrate broad knowledge and skills with music theory, music history and musicianship.
  3. Acquire music K-12 licensure in the state of Ohio by successfully completing all requirements in music and general education.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 11121THEORY I 14
MUS 11122THEORY II 14
MUS 17111PIANO CLASS I 21
MUS 17112PIANO CLASS II 1
MUS 17512WIND TECHNIQUES I 1
MUS 21111THEORY III 4
MUS 21112THEORY IV 4
MUS 22121MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) (music major section)3
MUS 23241MUSIC TEACHING AS A PROFESSION 32
MUS 27512WIND TECHNIQUES II 1
MUS 27513PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES 41
MUS 32211WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
MUS 32212WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 53
MUS 33214MUSIC EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNIQUES 1
MUS 33314PROGRESSIVE AND VERNACULAR MUSIC METHODS 4,62
MUS 33315GENERAL MUSIC METHODS 3,62
MUS 33316CHORAL MUSIC METHODS 3,62
MUS 34111INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 1
MUS 34121CONDUCTING AND LEADERSHIP IN SCHOOLS 1
MUS 37512STRING TECHNIQUES 1
MUS 37514VOICE TECHNIQUES 1
or MUS 43241 MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES AND LITERATURE
MUS 42392STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) 69
MUS 43245JAZZ ENSEMBLE TECHNIQUES AND LITERATURE 1
MUS 44210INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC METHODS 3,62
MUS 45222MARCHING BAND 1
MUS 49525SEMINAR FOR STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) 3,63
Applied Music Electives (MUS 36000 level) 78
Applied Music Electives (MUS 46000 level) 76
Large Ensemble Electives, choose from the following:6
MUS 45141
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CHORALE
MUS 45142
CORO CANTARE
MUS 45143
CANTIQUE
MUS 45212
ORCHESTRA
MUS 45221
SYMPHONY BAND
MUS 45223
WIND ENSEMBLE
Large Ensemble or Jazz Ensemble Elective, choose from the following:1
MUS 45141
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CHORALE
MUS 45142
CORO CANTARE
MUS 45143
CANTIQUE
MUS 45212
ORCHESTRA
MUS 45221
SYMPHONY BAND
MUS 45223
WIND ENSEMBLE
MUS 45231
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
MUS 45313
NOVA JAZZ SINGERS
Non-Western and Other Ensemble Elective, choose from the following: 81
MUS 45121
KENT CHORUS
MUS 45131
KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP
MUS 45151
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY GOSPEL CHOIR
MUS 45224
FLASHER BRASS
MUS 45225
UNIVERSITY BAND
MUS 45251
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
MUS 45271
NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE
MUS 45301
AFRICAN ENSEMBLE (DIVG)
MUS 45302
CARIBBEAN STEELBAND (DIVG)
MUS 45312
JAZZ COMBO DEVELOPMENT
MUS 45313
NOVA JAZZ SINGERS
MUS 45315
ASIAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE (DIVG)
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
CI 47330READING AND WRITING IN ADOLESCENCE/ADULTHOOD 63
CULT 29535EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (min C grade)3
EPSY 29525EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (min C grade)3
PHIL 11001INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (DIVG) (KHUM) 3
or PHIL 21001 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (DIVG) (KHUM)
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
SPED 23000INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) (min C grade)3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition (min C grade)6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)3
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)3
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:127
1

Music Theory Placement Test score of 02 is required.

2

Students who pass the placement exam will replace MUS 17111 with a 1-credit hour music (MUS) elective.

3

Includes 20 field hours.

4

Includes 10 field hours.

5

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

6

Course requires admission to advanced study through the College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS).

7

B.M. in Music Education students are restricted to taking 2-credit hour applied music sections, which include a 60-minute group practice and 60-minute private lesson. Course selection is based on instrument of acceptance into the Music Education major. The 46000-level may be taken following the 36000-level Applied Music Proficiency Threshold evaluation, which takes place during the fourth semester final jury exam.

8

Wind, brass and percussion primaries may substitute this requirement with MUS 45222.

Progression Requirements

Students must meet all professional requirements to be admitted to advanced study and enroll in upper-division coursework:

  • Minimum 2.750 major GPA and 2.500 overall GPA
  • Students are required to pass the Music Education Professional Evaluation (MEPE), and pass all sections and be admitted to advanced study through the College of Education, Health and Human Services in order to continue in the Music Education major with CI 47330, MUS 33314, MUS 33315, MUS 33316, MUS 42392, MUS 44210 and MUS 49525. Information about the MEPE is distributed by the coordinator of music education.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.750 2.500
  • Minimum C grade required in all music (MUS) courses
  • Minimum 3.000 GPA required in MUS 11121, MUS 11122, MUS 21111 and MUS 21112
  • Attendance at minimum eight concerts or recitals during semesters of applied music registration
  • Completion of one-half senior recital, which may not be performed during the student teaching period, and registration in applied music courses (46000 level) during a degree recital semester
  • MUS 11110, MUS 11111, MUS 16914 and MUS 16915 will not count as credit for graduation in this program

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information about assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged, but not required.

Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
MUS 23241 MUSIC TEACHING AS A PROFESSION 2
MUS 45222 MARCHING BAND 1
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Applied Music Elective (MUS 36000 level) 2
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
MUS 17111 PIANO CLASS I 1
MUS 17512 WIND TECHNIQUES I 1
MUS 22121 MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) 3
Applied Music Elective (MUS 36000 level) 2
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Non-Western and Other Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
CULT 29535 EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY 3
MUS 17112 PIANO CLASS II 1
MUS 21111 THEORY III 4
MUS 27513 PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES 1
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Applied Music Elective (MUS 36000 level) 2
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours18
Semester Four
EPSY 29525 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
MUS 21112 THEORY IV 4
MUS 27512 WIND TECHNIQUES II 1
SPED 23000 INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) 3
Applied Music Elective (MUS 36000 level) 2
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Five
MUS 32211 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
MUS 33315 GENERAL MUSIC METHODS 2
MUS 34111 INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 1
MUS 37512 STRING TECHNIQUES 1
Applied Music Elective (MUS 46000 level) 2
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
MUS 32212 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 3
MUS 33214 MUSIC EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNIQUES 1
MUS 33316 CHORAL MUSIC METHODS 2
MUS 34121 CONDUCTING AND LEADERSHIP IN SCHOOLS 1
MUS 43245 JAZZ ENSEMBLE TECHNIQUES AND LITERATURE 1
PHIL 11001
or PHIL 21001
 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (DIVG) (KHUM)
or INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (DIVG) (KHUM)
3
Applied Music Elective (MUS 46000 level) 2
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Seven
CI 47330 READING AND WRITING IN ADOLESCENCE/ADULTHOOD 3
MUS 33314 PROGRESSIVE AND VERNACULAR MUSIC METHODS 2
MUS 37514
or MUS 43241
 VOICE TECHNIQUES
or MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES AND LITERATURE
1
MUS 44210 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC METHODS 2
Applied Music Elective (MUS 46000 level) 2
Large Ensemble or Jazz Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Eight
MUS 42392 STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) 9
MUS 49525 SEMINAR FOR STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) 3
 Credit Hours12
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:127

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for Music Education - B.M.

Accreditation

The B.M. degree in Music Education is approved by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Music Education - B.M.

Education teachers, postsecondary

4.8%

about as fast as the average

77,300

number of jobs

$65,440

potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

3.6%

about as fast as the average

627,100

number of jobs

$60,810

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

3.8%

about as fast as the average

1,050,800

number of jobs

$62,870

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Committee Membership

  • Denise Bartell, associate provost, academic affairs
  • Sue Wamsley, associate professor, department of history, Salem Campus
  • Lorene Martin, senior lecturer, nursing, Salem Campus
  • Lydia Rose, associate professor, sociology, East Liverpool Campus
  • Mary Anderson, lecturer, english, East Liverpool Campus
  • Ali Erritouni, associate professor, english, East Liverpool Campus
  • Eric Miller, associate professor, psychology, Ea

Music - B.M.

Earn your Bachelor of Music degree and turn your passion into a career! Specialize in voice, piano, composition or instrumental while gaining hands-on experience through ensembles, chamber music, conducting and more. Showcase your talent in two public recitals and prepare for a future in professional music or graduate study.

Program Information for Music - B.M.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Music degree in Music is a performance degree. Students develop the skills and knowledge essential to begin their professional careers.

The Music major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Composition concentration provides preparation for graduate study in the field, a credential for private instruction and the ability to compose and use technology in a variety of musical styles.
  • The Instrumental Performance concentration provides preparation for graduate study in the field; a credential for private instruction; and the ability to perform as a soloist, in chamber music and in large ensembles. This program is available on the following instruments: violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion.
  • The Piano Performance concentration provides preparation for graduate study in the field; a credential for private instruction; and the ability to perform as a soloist, as an accompanist, in chamber music and in large ensembles.
  • The Voice Performance concentration provides preparation for graduate study in the field; a credential for private instruction; and the ability to perform as a soloist, in opera, in chamber music and in large ensembles.

All students have the opportunity to explore non-western and western musical ensembles, chamber music, improvisation, conducting, pedagogy and additional music electives, and demonstrate their acquired skills in two public recitals.

Admissions for Music - B.M.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Admission to this major is selective. Students are required to do a program/scholarship audition. Information regarding audition days and requirements can be found on the school website, and inquiries can be sent to musicadmission@kent.edu.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Work conceptually, aurally and creatively with elements of music such as melody, harmony, form, rhythm and texture.
  2. Interpret and perform music from a multitude of diverse musical styles, composers and eras through solo, small group and large group performances.
  3. Work independently to prepare performances of the highest level as a performer or composer in their area of specialization.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 11121THEORY I 14
MUS 11122THEORY II 4
MUS 21111THEORY III 4
MUS 21112THEORY IV 4
MUS 32211WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
MUS 32212WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 23
MUS 34111INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 1
MUS 41341JAZZ IMPROVISATION I 1
MUS 48250PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC 3
Applied Music Electives (36000 level), choose from the following: 316
MUS 31211
COMPOSITION
MUS 36111
APPLIED MUSIC PIANO
MUS 36311
APPLIED MUSIC VOICE
MUS 36411
APPLIED MUSIC VIOLIN
MUS 36412
APPLIED MUSIC VIOLA
MUS 36413
APPLIED MUSIC CELLO
MUS 36414
APPLIED MUSIC DOUBLE BASS
MUS 36511
APPLIED MUSIC FLUTE
MUS 36512
APPLIED MUSIC OBOE
MUS 36513
APPLIED MUSIC CLARINET
MUS 36514
APPLIED MUSIC BASSOON
MUS 36515
APPLIED MUSIC SAXOPHONE
MUS 36611
APPLIED MUSIC TRUMPET
MUS 36612
APPLIED MUSIC HORN
MUS 36613
APPLIED MUSIC TROMBONE
MUS 36614
APPLIED MUSIC EUPHONIUM
MUS 36615
APPLIED MUSIC TUBA
MUS 36711
APPLIED MUSIC PERCUSSION
Applied Music Electives (46000 level), choose from the following: 416
MUS 41211
COMPOSITION
MUS 46111
APPLIED MUSIC PIANO
MUS 46311
APPLIED MUSIC VOICE
MUS 46411
APPLIED MUSIC VIOLIN
MUS 46412
APPLIED MUSIC VIOLA
MUS 46413
APPLIED MUSIC CELLO
MUS 46414
APPLIED MUSIC DOUBLE BASS
MUS 46511
APPLIED MUSIC FLUTE
MUS 46512
APPLIED MUSIC OBOE
MUS 46513
APPLIED MUSIC CLARINET
MUS 46514
APPLIED MUSIC BASSOON
MUS 46515
APPLIED MUSIC SAXOPHONE
MUS 46611
APPLIED MUSIC TRUMPET
MUS 46612
APPLIED MUSIC HORN
MUS 46613
APPLIED MUSIC TROMBONE
MUS 46614
APPLIED MUSIC EUPHONIUM
MUS 46615
APPLIED MUSIC TUBA
MUS 46711
APPLIED MUSIC PERCUSSION
Large Ensemble Electives, choose from the following: 58
MUS 45121
KENT CHORUS
MUS 45141
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CHORALE
MUS 45142
CORO CANTARE
MUS 45143
CANTIQUE
MUS 45212
ORCHESTRA
MUS 45221
SYMPHONY BAND
MUS 45223
WIND ENSEMBLE
Non-Western and Small Ensemble Electives, choose from the following:2
MUS 45131
KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP
MUS 45151
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY GOSPEL CHOIR
MUS 45231
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
MUS 45251
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
MUS 45271
NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE
MUS 45301
AFRICAN ENSEMBLE (DIVG)
MUS 45302
CARIBBEAN STEELBAND (DIVG)
MUS 45313
NOVA JAZZ SINGERS
MUS 45315
ASIAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE (DIVG)
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)6
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional6
Concentrations
Choose from the following:14
Composition
Instrumental Performance
Piano Performance
Voice Performance
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

Music Theory Placement Test score of 02 is required.

2

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

3

Students must complete 16 credit hours at the 36000 level. Applied music courses are based on instrument of acceptance into the appropriate concentration. The 46000 level may be taken following the 36000-level Applied Music Proficiency Threshold evaluation, which takes place during the fourth semester final jury exam.

4

Students must complete 16 credit hours at the 46000 level. Applied music courses are based on instrument of acceptance into the appropriate concentration.

5

Students must enroll in a major ensemble appropriate to their major performance area.

Composition Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 16000APPLIED MUSIC 13
MUS 17013FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO 1
or MUS 17112 PIANO CLASS II
MUS 17111PIANO CLASS I 21
MUS 41291SEMINAR IN POST-TONAL AND RECENT MUSIC 3
MUS 41391SEMINAR IN TONAL AND PRE-TONAL MUSIC THEORY 3
MUS 45271NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE 1
MUS 48699COMPOSITION RECITAL (ELR) 2
Minimum Total Credit Hours:14
1

Students may not take additional composition lessons to satisfy this requirement.

2

Placement test required. Students who pass the placement exam will replace MUS 17111 with a 1-credit hour music (MUS) elective.

Instrumental Performance Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 17013FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO 1
or MUS 17112 PIANO CLASS II
MUS 17111PIANO CLASS I 11
MUS 38599RECITAL (ELR) 1
MUS 42221SYMPHONIC LITERATURE 3
or MUS 42227 WIND BAND LITERATURE
MUS 45311CHAMBER MUSIC (taken three times)3
MUS 48599CAPSTONE RECITAL (ELR) 1
Music Elective, choose from the following:3
MUS 41291
SEMINAR IN POST-TONAL AND RECENT MUSIC
MUS 41391
SEMINAR IN TONAL AND PRE-TONAL MUSIC THEORY
MUS 42221
SYMPHONIC LITERATURE
MUS 42227
WIND BAND LITERATURE
MUS 42241
PIANO LITERATURE
MUS 42261
VOCAL LITERATURE
MUS 42271
CHORAL LITERATURE
MUS 42291
SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 48610
SINGER'S DICTION
Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective, choose from the following:1
MUS 45131
KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP
MUS 45151
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY GOSPEL CHOIR
MUS 45231
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
MUS 45251
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
MUS 45271
NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE
MUS 45301
AFRICAN ENSEMBLE (DIVG)
MUS 45302
CARIBBEAN STEELBAND (DIVG)
MUS 45313
NOVA JAZZ SINGERS
MUS 45315
ASIAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE (DIVG)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:14
1

Placement test required. Students who pass the placement exam will replace MUS 17111 with a 1-credit hour music (MUS) elective.

Piano Performance Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 38599RECITAL (ELR) 1
MUS 42241PIANO LITERATURE 3
MUS 45311CHAMBER MUSIC (taken three times)3
MUS 45321ACCOMPANYING (taken twice)3
MUS 48599CAPSTONE RECITAL (ELR) 1
Music Elective, choose from the following:3
MUS 41291
SEMINAR IN POST-TONAL AND RECENT MUSIC
MUS 41391
SEMINAR IN TONAL AND PRE-TONAL MUSIC THEORY
MUS 42221
SYMPHONIC LITERATURE
MUS 42227
WIND BAND LITERATURE
MUS 42261
VOCAL LITERATURE
MUS 42271
CHORAL LITERATURE
MUS 42291
SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 48610
SINGER'S DICTION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:14

Voice Performance Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 17013FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO 1
or MUS 17112 PIANO CLASS II
MUS 17111PIANO CLASS I 11
MUS 38599RECITAL (ELR) 1
MUS 45131KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP 1
MUS 42261VOCAL LITERATURE 3
MUS 48599CAPSTONE RECITAL (ELR) 1
MUS 48610SINGER'S DICTION 3
Music Elective, choose from the following:3
MUS 41291
SEMINAR IN POST-TONAL AND RECENT MUSIC
MUS 41391
SEMINAR IN TONAL AND PRE-TONAL MUSIC THEORY
MUS 42131
MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES
MUS 42221
SYMPHONIC LITERATURE
MUS 42227
WIND BAND LITERATURE
MUS 42241
PIANO LITERATURE
MUS 42271
CHORAL LITERATURE
MUS 42291
SEMINAR IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE
Minimum Total Credit Hours:14
1

Placement test required. Students who pass the placement exam will replace MUS 17111 with a 1-credit hour music (MUS) elective.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Minimum C grade required in all music (MUS) courses
  • Students in the Composition concentration must earn a minimum 3.000 GPA in MUS 11121, MUS 11122, MUS 21111 and MUS 21112.
Roadmaps

Roadmaps

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Roadmaps

Composition Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
MUS 17111 PIANO CLASS I 1
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
MUS 17013
or MUS 17112
 FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO
or PIANO CLASS II
1
MUS 21111 THEORY III 4
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
MUS 21112 THEORY IV 4
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
MUS 16000 APPLIED MUSIC 1
MUS 32211 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
MUS 34111 INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 1
MUS 48250 PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC 0-3
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Six
MUS 16000 APPLIED MUSIC 1
MUS 32212 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 3
MUS 41291
or MUS 41391
 SEMINAR IN POST-TONAL AND RECENT MUSIC
or SEMINAR IN TONAL AND PRE-TONAL MUSIC THEORY
3
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
MUS 16000 APPLIED MUSIC 1
MUS 41341 JAZZ IMPROVISATION I 1
MUS 45271 NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE 1
MUS 48250 PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC 0-3
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
MUS 41291
or MUS 41391
 SEMINAR IN POST-TONAL AND RECENT MUSIC
or SEMINAR IN TONAL AND PRE-TONAL MUSIC THEORY
3
MUS 48699 COMPOSITION RECITAL (ELR) 2
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Instrumental Performance Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
MUS 17111 PIANO CLASS I 1
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
MUS 17013
or MUS 17112
 FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO
or PIANO CLASS II
1
MUS 21111 THEORY III 4
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
MUS 21112 THEORY IV 4
MUS 45311 CHAMBER MUSIC 1
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
MUS 32211 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
MUS 34111 INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 1
MUS 42221
or MUS 48250
 SYMPHONIC LITERATURE
or PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC
0-3
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
MUS 32212 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 3
MUS 38599 RECITAL (ELR) 1
MUS 42227 WIND BAND LITERATURE 0-3
or Music Elective
 
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Seven
MUS 41341 JAZZ IMPROVISATION I 1
MUS 42221
or MUS 48250
 SYMPHONIC LITERATURE
or PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC
0-3
MUS 45311 CHAMBER MUSIC 1
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Eight
MUS 42227 WIND BAND LITERATURE 0-3
or Music Elective
 
MUS 45311 CHAMBER MUSIC 1
MUS 48599 CAPSTONE RECITAL (ELR) 1
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Piano Performance Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
MUS 21111 THEORY III 4
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
MUS 21112 THEORY IV 4
MUS 45311 CHAMBER MUSIC 1
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
MUS 32211 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
MUS 34111 INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 1
MUS 42241
or MUS 48250
 PIANO LITERATURE
or PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC
3
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
MUS 32212 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 3
MUS 38599 RECITAL (ELR) 1
MUS 45321 ACCOMPANYING 2-4
or Music Elective
 
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Seven
MUS 41341 JAZZ IMPROVISATION I 1
MUS 42241
or MUS 48250
 PIANO LITERATURE
or PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC
3
MUS 45311 CHAMBER MUSIC 1
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Eight
MUS 45311 CHAMBER MUSIC 1
MUS 45321 ACCOMPANYING 2-4
or Music Elective
 
MUS 48599 CAPSTONE RECITAL (ELR) 1
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Voice Performance Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
MUS 17111 PIANO CLASS I 1
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
MUS 17013
or MUS 17112
 FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ PIANO
or PIANO CLASS II
1
MUS 21111 THEORY III 4
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
MUS 21112 THEORY IV 4
MUS 45131 KENT STATE OPERA THEATRE WORKSHOP 1
Applied Music Elective (36000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
MUS 32211 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
MUS 34111 INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCTING 1
MUS 48250
or MUS 48610
 PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC
or SINGER'S DICTION
3
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
MUS 32212 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY II (WIC) 3
MUS 38599 RECITAL (ELR) 1
MUS 42261 VOCAL LITERATURE 3
or Music Elective
 
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
MUS 41341 JAZZ IMPROVISATION I 1
MUS 48250
or MUS 48610
 PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC
or SINGER'S DICTION
3
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Eight
MUS 42261 VOCAL LITERATURE 3
or Music Elective
 
MUS 48599 CAPSTONE RECITAL (ELR) 1
Applied Music Elective (46000 level) 4
Large Ensemble Elective 1
Non-Western and Small Ensemble Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for Music - B.M.

Accreditation

The B.M. degree in Music is approved by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Music - B.M.

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

3.8%

about as fast as the average

1,050,800

number of jobs

$62,870

potential earnings

Additional Careers
  • Instrumentalists and singers
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