Degree Programs

• The Bachelor of Music Education degree prepares the student for certification to teach general music, choral, and/or instrumental music in K-12 public schools.
• The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is designed for the student who wishes to combine a music degree with degree requirements from another discipline with the option of a double major. Students who pursue a degree in music may choose an emphasis in Music Performance or Music Industry.
  
  The Music Performance emphasis is designed to bring the student
  to the highest level of achievement on a chosen instrument toward a
  performance career, church music career, or studio teaching career. The Music Industry emphasis combines music, communications and business coursework to develop knowledge and skills in all three areas and prepare the student for a business or communications
  career related to music.
   

Admittance Procedure for Music Majors:

• Admittance to the University.
• Audition to gain approval to proceed with a degree program in the Department of Music. Students who are not approved to proceed with the degree program of choice may reapply for approval after one semester and successful completion of Music 100: Fundamentals of Music and other courses recommended by the music faculty.

Other Requirements for Music Majors:

Performance Study Examinations
Each music student enrolled in principal applied study will have a performance study examination at the end of each semester. Guidelines are available in the department office.

Theory Placement Examination
A placement examination is given to all entering students wishing to pursue a music degree. The exam includes the fundamentals of notation (pitch and rhythm), tonality, scales, interval and triad structure.

Piano Proficiency Students (MUS 299)
Students pursuing the BME degree or the BA with emphasis in performance must complete all portions of the piano proficiency prior to the semester in which the Junior Recital is to be given. The student will not be allowed to give the recital without the completion of this requirement. The proficiency examinations will be scheduled at the beginning, middle, and end of each semester. During each examination, the student must attempt all parts of the proficiency test not previously completed.

Recital Performance Requirements
All students in Principal Performance Study perform in student recitals each semester, once for one hour's credit or twice for two hour's credit. All students pursuing the BA in Music must complete a sophomore recital (Music 220). Performance Emphasis students give a sophomore, junior, and a senior recital (Music 220, 320, 420). Students in the Bachelor of Music Education program give a junior recital (Music 320).

Recital Attendance Requirement
Students pursuing music degrees at Wingate University are expected to attend recitals and concerts presented on campus. Specific attendance requirements vary depending on the program of study.

Elective Music Courses
For students studying other academic fields, electives in music are offered. Chamber Choir, University Singers, Stadium Band, University Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble and Wingate Chorale give all students the opportunity to participate in performance ensembles. Other elective courses in music for the general student population include Music in Film and Television in the US, Popular Music in the US, Music in World Cultures, and Women in the History of Art and Music, as well as individual performance study in voice and various instruments.

CONTACT:
Dr. Ron Bostic
Professor of Music & Department Chair
robost@wingate.edu
704-233-8312