Music Education (B.M.) - Instrumental - Resident

Music Education (B.M.) - Instrumental - Resident

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements

Communication & Information Literacy 1
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric3
Communications Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1
UNIV 101Foundational Skills1
Math ElectiveMATH 114 or higher3
Technology Competency 20-3
Critical Thinking 1
RLGN 105Introduction to Biblical Worldview 32
Critical Thinking Elective3
Civic & Global Engagement 1
EVAN 101Evangelism and the Christian Life 32
Cultural Studies Elective3
Social & Scientific Inquiry 1
Natural Science Elective3
Social Science Elective3
Christianity & Contexts 1
BIBL 105Old Testament Survey2
BIBL 110New Testament Survey2
THEO 201Theology Survey I 32
THEO 202Theology Survey II 32
Total Hours37-40
1

Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements

2

All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course

3

Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 & EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 & THEO 202 waived

As a requirement for completion of this program, including student teaching and passing required licensure tests,  the graduate of this program, regardless of state residency, must obtain a VA state teaching license. The VA  teaching license may then be used for reciprocity in another state according to the regulations of that state.

Major Requirements

Major Foundational Courses
MUSC 200Music, Art, Worship and Culture 13
MUSC 312Music History: Since 1750 13
MUSC 314Music in World Cultures 13
PSYC 210Developmental Psychology 13
Total Hours12
1

Course may also fulfill select general education requirements.

Major Courses
MUSC 105Music Theory I3
MUSC 106Music Theory II3
MUSC 107Musicianship I1
MUSC 108Musicianship II1
MUSC 205Music Theory III3
MUSC 206Music Theory IV3
MUSC 207Musicianship III1
MUSC 208Musicianship IV1
MUSC 311Music History: Antiquity - 17503
MUSC 315Basic Conducting2
Ensemble (refer to chart)
Choose seven credit hours of Ensemble7
Applied Music Studies: Primary Instrument (refer to chart)
Choose 10 credit hours of Applied Music Studies – Primary Instrument courses10
MUSC 498Senior Recital1
Total Hours39
Instrumental Cognate
MUSC 310Principles of Arranging3
MUSC 317Instrumental Conducting2
MUSC 360Commercial Improvisation Techniques2
MUSC 390Foundations of Vocal Technique2
Instrumental Techniques Elective 12
Instrumental Techniques Elective 12
Instrumental Techniques Elective 12
Total Hours15
1

Choose one of the following not already applying to the degree: MUSC 355, MUSC 357, MUSC 363, MUSC 374.

Ensemble (7 hours)

Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 184
Marching Band I
MUSC 185
Symphony Orchestra I
MUSC 187
University Band I
MUSC 194
Wind Symphony I
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 185
Symphony Orchestra I
MUSC 187
University Band I
MUSC 194
Wind Symphony I
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 179
Classical Guitar Ensemble I 1
MUSC 184
Marching Band I
MUSC 185
Symphony Orchestra I
MUSC 187
University Band I
MUSC 194
Wind Symphony I
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 179
Classical Guitar Ensemble I 1
MUSC 185
Symphony Orchestra I
MUSC 187
University Band I
MUSC 194
Wind Symphony I
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 479
Classical Guitar Ensemble II 1
MUSC 484
Marching Band II
MUSC 485
Symphony Orchestra II
MUSC 487
University Band II
MUSC 494
Wind Symphony II
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 183
Jazz Ensemble I
MUSC 193
Chamber Music Ensemble I
MUSC 479
Classical Guitar Ensemble II 1
MUSC 483
Jazz Ensemble II
MUSC 485
Symphony Orchestra II
MUSC 487
University Band II
MUSC 493
Chamber Music Ensemble II
MUSC 494
Wind Symphony II
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 183
Jazz Ensemble I
MUSC 193
Chamber Music Ensemble I
MUSC 479
Classical Guitar Ensemble II 1
MUSC 483
Jazz Ensemble II
MUSC 485
Symphony Orchestra II
MUSC 487
University Band II
MUSC 493
Chamber Music Ensemble II
MUSC 494
Wind Symphony II
Total Hours7
1

Guitar students must take 5 semesters of MUSC 179/MUSC 479

Applied Music Studies (Primary Instrument – 10 Hours)

Choose Voice, Piano or Guitar/Strings/Brass/Woodwinds or Percussion as the Primary Instrument.

Voice Primary

MUSC 121Voice (Freshman)1
MUSC 221Voice Sophomore2
MUSC 222Voice Sophomore2
MUSC 321Voice (Junior)2
MUSC 322Voice (Junior)1
MUSC 421Voice (Senior)2
Total Hours10

Piano Primary

MUSC 141Private Piano (Freshman)1
MUSC 241Private Piano Sophomore2
MUSC 242Private Piano Sophomore2
MUSC 341Private Piano (Junior)2
MUSC 342Private Piano (Junior)1
MUSC 441Private Piano Senior2
Total Hours10

Guitar/Strings/Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion Primary

MUSC 151Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Freshman1
MUSC 251Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Sophomore2
MUSC 252Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Sophomore2
MUSC 351Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Junior2
MUSC 352Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Junior1
MUSC 451Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds Percussion (Senior)2
Total Hours10

Teacher Licensure

All practicum courses should be completed before student teaching, and candidates should not plan to take practicum courses in summer terms. Refer to Advising Guide for licensure information. 3.0 GPA required for Teacher Licensure.

EDUC 189Practicum in Education I: Local0
EDUC 235Content Instructional Design3
EDUC 360Foundations of Education3
EDUC 389Practicum in Education III: Local0
EDUC 435Content Curriculum Fundamentals3
MUSC 210Introduction to Music Education3
MUSC 325Technology and Assessment for Music Education3
MUSC 437Elementary Music Methods and Materials2
MUSC 438Elementary Music Methods and Materials Practicum1
MUSC 490Secondary Music Methods and Materials2
MUSC 491Secondary Music Methods and Materials Practicum1
Gate Courses
EDGT 291School of Education Gate 1 – UG Initial Licensure – Local0
EDGT 292School of Education Gate 2 – UG Initial Licensure – Local0
EDGT 293School of Education Gate 3 – UG Initial Licensure – Local0
Student Teaching
EDST 475The Reflective Educator: Resource Seminar3
Student Teaching Elective 1,29
Total Hours33
1

Liberty University School of Education Background check is required for all practicums and student teaching.

2

Choose one of the following: EDST 462, EDST 463, EDST 464, EDST 465, EDST 468, or EDST 469.

Additional Major Requirements

  • Keyboard Proficiency Exam
  • Freshman Promotional Jury
  • Sophomore Performance Review
  • Attendance at 32 approved concerts and recitals

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • 124 Total hours
  • 2.0 Overall grade point average
  • 31 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
  • Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
  • 25% Of major and cognate taken through Liberty University
  • 31 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
  • Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
  • CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
First SemesterHours
Information Literacy Elective 1 3
Technology Competency 2 0-3
EDGT 291 School of Education Gate 1 – UG Initial Licensure – Local 0
ENGL 101 Composition and Rhetoric 3
MUSC 105 Music Theory I 3
MUSC 107 Musicianship I 1
RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview 2
UNIV 101 Foundational Skills 1
Ensemble 3 1
Primary Instrument 4 1
CSER 0
 Hours15-18
Second Semester
Communications Elective 1 3
Math Elective 1 3
EDGT 292 School of Education Gate 2 – UG Initial Licensure – Local 0
EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life 2
MUSC 106 Music Theory II 3
MUSC 108 Musicianship II 1
Ensemble 3 1
Primary Instrument 4 2
CSER 0
 Hours15
Sophomore Year
First Semester
MUSC 210 Introduction to Music Education 3
MUSC 205 Music Theory III 3
MUSC 207 Musicianship III 1
MUSC 315 Basic Conducting 2
MUSC 360 Commercial Improvisation Techniques 2
Ensemble 3 1
Primary Instrument 4 2
CSER 0
 Hours14
Second Semester
Social Science Elective 1 3
EDUC 189 Practicum in Education I: Local 0
EDUC 235 Content Instructional Design 3
MUSC 206 Music Theory IV 3
MUSC 208 Musicianship IV 1
MUSC 325 Technology and Assessment for Music Education 3
Instrumental Techniques Course 5 2
Ensemble 3 1
Primary Instrument 4 2
CSER 0
 Hours18
Junior Year
First Semester
BIBL 105 Old Testament Survey 2
EDUC 435 Content Curriculum Fundamentals 3
MUSC 311 Music History: Antiquity - 1750 3
MUSC 490 Secondary Music Methods and Materials 2
MUSC 491 Secondary Music Methods and Materials Practicum 1
THEO 201 Theology Survey I 2
Instrumental Techniques Course 5 2
Ensemble 3 1
Primary Instrument 4 2
CSER 0
 Hours18
Second Semester
Cultural Studies Elective 1 3
EDUC 360 Foundations of Education 3
EDUC 389 Practicum in Education III: Local 0
MUSC 310 Principles of Arranging 3
MUSC 317 Instrumental Conducting 2
MUSC 390 Foundations of Vocal Technique 2
MUSC 437 Elementary Music Methods and Materials 2
MUSC 438 Elementary Music Methods and Materials Practicum 1
Ensemble 3 1
Primary Instrument 4 1
CSER 0
 Hours18
Senior Year
First Semester
Natural Science Elective 1 3
BIBL 110 New Testament Survey 2
EDGT 293 School of Education Gate 3 – UG Initial Licensure – Local 0
MUSC 314 Music in World Cultures 3
MUSC 498 Senior Recital 1
THEO 202 Theology Survey II 2
Instrumental Techniques Course 5 2
Ensemble 3 1
CSER 0
 Hours14
Second Semester
EDST 475 The Reflective Educator: Resource Seminar 3
Student Teaching Elective 6 9
CSER 0
 Hours12
 Total Hours124-127
1

Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling in foundational skills requirements.

2

All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information.

3

See DCP for Ensemble options.

4

See DCP for Primary Instrument options.

5

Choose one of the following courses not already applying to the degree: MUSC 355, MUSC 357, MUSC 363, or MUSC 374.

6

Choose one of the following: EDST 462, EDST 463, EDST 464, EDST 465, EDST 468, or EDST 469.

All applicable prerequisites must be met

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