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Music Education

Bachelor of Music Education

The music education degree gives students the skills and expertise to effectively teach choral, instrumental, and general music to grades K-12.

Our music education program offers one of the most comprehensive curriculums in the Southeast, emphasizing active-based learning and incorporating service learning. Each semester, education courses include field experiences in successful local school music programs. A unique feature of our program is that all music education students will teach and conduct a piece with the university ensemble before starting their student teaching. This practical experience prepares them for success in the classroom.

Instrumental
Vocal

Instrumental

Program Contact

Joseph S. Girgenti
j.girgenti@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8307

Instrumental Music Education Major Map

First Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Music Theory I and II Ear Training I and II Class Piano I and II Intro to Education courses Begin Instrumental Classes: Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings
Performance	Wind Ensemble and Athletic Bands Lessons Perform in Recital Lab and in studio class
Opportunities	Additional ensembles (chamber, choir, or opera)
Exploration	Enroll in three GE (one or two per semester - ENG 110, Math 116, GPS)

Second Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Music Theory III and IV Ear Training III and IV Class Piano III and IV Diction I and II Music History courses Education courses
Performance	Wind Ensemble and Athletic Bands Lessons Perform in Recital Lab and in studio class Participate in Chamber Ensemble
Opportunities	Additional ensembles (chamber, choir, or opera)
Exploration	Enroll in one GE per semester (GPS) Apply for the Teacher Education program

Third Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Music Methods courses Conducting courses Music History Strings Methods Education courses
Performance	Wind Ensemble and Athletic Bands Lessons Perform in Recital Lab and in studio class Participate in Chamber Ensemble
Opportunities	Work toward completion of Lyceum requirement Additional ensembles (chamber, choir, or opera) Optional courses: Music of African American Composers
Exploration	Complete foreign language requirement Enroll in two GE in 2nd semester (GPS, Health and Wellness)

Fourth Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Music Methods course Conducting course Instrumental Methods Class Voice Student Teaching in public schools
Performance	Wind Ensemble and Athletic Bands Lessons Perform in Recital Lab and in studio class Participate in Chamber Ensemble Present final recital
Opportunities	Student assistant conductor in a Wingate choir Additional ensembles (chamber, choir, or opera)
Exploration	Enroll in one GE Complete the EdTPA requirement in student teaching for licensure Complete the Praxis and Content Project (Portfolio)

Vocal

Program Contact

Dr. Nana Wolfe-Hill
n.wolfehill@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8312

Vocal Music Education Major Map

First Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Music Theory I and II Ear Training I and II Class Piano I and II Intro to Education courses
Performance	Choir (s) Voice Lessons
Opportunities	Additional Ensembles Participate in Opera
Exploration	Enroll in two GE per semester (ENG 110, Math 116, Health and Wellness, GPS)

Second Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Music Theory III and IV Ear Training III and IV Class Piano III and IV Diction I and II Music History courses Education courses
Performance	Choir (s) Voice Lessons Perform in Concert Lab recitals and in Studio Classes
Opportunities	Additional Ensembles Participate in Opera Take Vocal Pedagogy
Exploration	Enroll in one GE per semester (GPS) Apply for the Teacher Education program

Third Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Music Methods courses Conducting courses Music History Strings Methods Education courses
Performance	Choir(s) Voice Lessons Perform in Concert Lab recitals and Studio Classes
Opportunities	Work toward completion of Lyceum requirement Additional ensembles Participate in Opera Optional courses: Music of African American Composers, Vocal Pedagogy
Exploration	Complete foreign language requirement Enroll in one GPS

Fourth Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Music Methods course Conducting course
Performance	Choir(s) Voice Lessons
Opportunities	Student assistant conductor in a Wingate choir Participate in Opera Workshop
Exploration	Enroll in one GE Complete the EdTPA requirement in student teaching for licensure Complete the Praxis and Content Project (Portfolio)

BA in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music

About Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is designed for the study of music within a liberal arts curriculum. When course sequences are structured carefully, students in this degree program can fulfill requirements in music and may attain either a double major, a minor, or two minors in another discipline.

Program Contact

Dr. Jessie Wright Martin
(704) 233-8308
jmartin@wingate.edu

Music Major Map

First Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Prepare for Wingate life with OneDog 101 Begin courses in Music Theory and Ear Training; Applied Lessons in your primary instrument; and a secondary instrument Begin progress towards General Education course requirements
Performance	Participate in Ensembles Perform in Recital and Concert Lab Participate in special events and concerts
Opportunities	Explore music organizations on campus (ACDA, NAfME, SAI) Explore concerts and other music events in the greater Charlotte area
Exploration	Meet with your Academic Advisor in Music Take advantage of tutoring and writing services with the Academic Resource Center Explore the Ethel K. Smith Library Consider participation in the Honors College

Second Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Begin Music History sequence Continue Music Theory and Ear Training, Applied Lessons, and secondary instrument Continue General Education course requirements Take diction, collaborative piano, or a chamber ensemble
Performance	Participate in Ensembles Perform in Recital and Concert Lab Participate in special events and concerts
Opportunities	Pursue leadership opportunities in music organizations on campus (ACDA, NAfME, SAI) Participate in state, regional, or national music conferences
Exploration	Attend and/or participate in Guest Artist master classes and recitals Attend LYCEUM programming Participate in a W'Engage domestic travel program Consider adding a minor in another field

Third Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Take courses in conducting and the Alexander Technique Complete the Music History sequence Explore elective courses in music and other fields Begin study of Foreign Language
Performance	Participate in Ensembles Perform in Recital and Concert Lab Participate in special events and concerts Begin research and preparation for Senior Recital or Project
Opportunities	Explore graduate school possibilities or career options Pursue leadership opportunities in music organizations on campus (ACDA, NAfME, SAI) Participate in state, regional, or national music conferences
Exploration	Attend and participate in Guest Artist master classes and recitals Attend LYCEUM programming Participate in a W'International travel abroad experience

Fourth Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Complete all required music and elective courses and/or minor Complete Foreign Language study
Performance	Prepare and present Senior Recital or Project Participate in Ensembles Perform in Recital and Concert Lab Participate in special events and concerts
Opportunities	Apply/audition for graduate programs or seek career opportunities Pursue leadership opportunities in music organizations on campus (ACDA, NAfME, SAI) Participate in state, regional, or national music conferences
Exploration	Attend and participate in Guest Artist master classes and recitals Complete LYCEUM requirement Apply for Graduation Work with Career Services to develop a resume

Performance Emphasis

bachelor of arts

About the Music Performance emphasis

In the music program, students have the opportunity to specialize in performance, performing a junior and senior recital on their applied instrument. Due to the flexible nature of a Bachelor of Arts, students have the freedom to choose a double major or minor in nearly any other field.

Requirements

To be considered for the music performance emphasis, students must meet certain criteria:

Admittance to Wingate University
Completion of an acceptance audition that consists of:
- Two-selection performance.
- Interviews with designated music faculty.
300 and 400-level music courses and seminars
Classes in diction, accompanying or chamber ensemble
Principal performance study

Program Contact

Dr. Jessie Wright Martin
(704) 233-8308
jmartin@wingate.edu

Performance Emphasis Major Map

First Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Prepare for Wingate life with OneDog 101 Begin courses in Music Theory and Ear Training; Applied Lessons in your primary instrument; and a secondary instrument Begin progress towards General Education course requirements
Performance	Participate in Ensembles Perform in Recital and Concert Lab Participate in special events and concerts
Opportunities	Explore music organizations on campus (ACDA, NAfME, SAI) Explore concerts and other music events in the greater Charlotte area
*Exploration*	Meet with your Academic Advisor in Music Take advantage of tutoring and writing services with the Academic Resource Center Explore the Ethel K. Smith Library Consider participation in the Honors College

Second Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Begin Music History sequence Continue Music Theory and Ear Training, Applied Lessons, and secondary instrument Continue General Education course requirements Take diction, collaborative piano, or a chamber ensemble
Performance	Participate in Ensembles Perform in Recital and Concert Lab Participate in special events and concerts Begin research and preparation for Junior Recital
Opportunities	Pursue leadership opportunities in music organizations on campus (ACDA, NAfME, SAI) Participate in state, regional, or national music conferences
Exploration	Attend and/or participate in Guest Artist master classes and recitals Attend LYCEUM programming Participate in a W'Engage domestic travel program Consider adding a minor in another field

Third Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Take courses in conducting and the Alexander Technique Complete the Music History sequence Explore elective courses in music and other fields Begin study of Foreign Language
Performance	Prepare and perform Junior Recital Participate in Ensembles Perform in Recital and Concert Lab Participate in special events and concerts Begin research and preparation for Senior Recital
*Opportunities*	Explore graduate school possibilities or career options Pursue leadership opportunities in music organizations on campus (ACDA, NAfME, SAI) • Participate in state, regional, or national music conferences
Exploration	Attend and participate in Guest Artist master classes and recitals Attend LYCEUM programming Participate in a W'International travel abroad experience

Fourth Year

Category	To Do
Courses	Complete all required music and elective courses (such as MUS 471: Literature and Pedagogy of primary instrument) Complete minor program Complete Foreign Language study
Performance	Prepare and perform Senior Recital Participate in Ensembles Perform in Recital and Concert Lab Participate in special events and concerts
*Opportunities*	Apply/audition for graduate programs or seek career opportunities Pursue leadership opportunities in music organizations on campus (ACDA, NAfME, SAI) Participate in state, regional, or national music conferences
*Exploration*	Attend and participate in Guest Artist master classes and recitals Complete LYCEUM requirement Apply for Graduation Work with Career Services to develop a resume

Church Music Emphasis

bachelor of arts

About the Church Music emphasis

In the music program, students have the opportunity to specialize in the church music concentration. In addition to the general music core, the Church Music concentration includes courses in music education and church music as well as an internship at a local church all of which enrich students' understanding and practical experience in the realm of sacred music. Due to the flexible nature of a Bachelor of Arts, students have the freedom to choose a minor in another field of study.

Requirements

To be considered for the church music emphasis, students must meet certain criteria:

Admittance to Wingate University
Completion of an acceptance audition that consists of:
- Two-selection performance.
- Interviews with designated music faculty.
300 and 400-level music courses and seminars
Classes in diction, accompanying or chamber ensemble
Modern Worship Practices Across Multiple Denominations and Music Methods Studies

Program Contact

Dr. Jessie Wright Martin
(704) 233-8308
jmartin@wingate.edu

Church Music Emphasis Major Map

First Year

Category	To Do
Courses	OneDog 101 Take first two levels of music theory and ear training
Performance	Participate in a major ensemble Perform in Recital and Concert Lab Perform in Studio Class
Opportunities	Perform in a chamber ensemble Participate in opera
Exploration	Complete 2 semesters of RCL Study a secondary instrument Enroll in two GE per semester (ENG 110 and a GPS)

Second Year

Category	To Do
*Courses*	Take final two levels of music theory and ear training Begin music history courses
*Performance*	Participate in special event concerts Participate in a major ensemble Perform in Studio Class
*Opportunities*	Participate in opera Study Alexander Technique
*Exploration*	Begin diction, collaborative piano, or chamber ensemble

Third Year

Category	To Do
*Courses*	Begin methods courses Begin conducting courses Begin church music related courses
*Performance*	Perform in RCL to prepare for final project Participate in a major ensemble Perform in Studio Class
*Opportunities*	Work toward completion of Lyceum requirement Participate in opera Enroll in Religion General Elective
*Exploration*	Begin foreign language requirement

Fourth Year

Category	To Do
*Courses*	Complete final church music courses Prepare for final project
*Performance*	Present final project Participate in a major ensemble Perform in Studio Class
*Opportunities*	Intern with a local church
*Exploration*	Engage with the local community, home communities and non-profit organizations

Questions?

Music Department
music@wingate.edu