Music Education (BMus)
Credential: Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Majors: Music Education and Biblical Studies
Certification: PA Instructional I Certification in Music K-12 and ACSI Standard Certification in Music.
Location: Lancaster
Program Director: Rachel M. Sidebothom, Master of Music Education
Program Mission Statement: The Music Education program trains students to be comprehensive musicians skilled in the art and practice of innovative music making and teaching through a biblical worldview, prepared for the teaching profession in both public and private K-12 educational settings.
Program Description: The Music Education program prepares music teachers for PreK-12 instruction in public and private schools. Students graduate with PA Instructional I certification in Music PreK-12 and ACSI Certification in Music. Students are also prepared to teach in other settings such as community and church music programs.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will:
1. Demonstrate basic musicianship skills in sight-singing, dictation, conducting, voice and piano.
2. Describe and demonstrate the integration of a Biblical worldview in the life and career of an artist.
3. Apply historical and theoretical understanding to the analysis, performance, and creation of musical forms, processes, and structures found in representative examples from the western music tradition.
4. Demonstrate professional skills on a primary instrument and basic competency on all traditional instruments.
5. Design and implement effective pedagogical methods for music instruction.
Experiential Learning: The music education program includes four semesters of internship, a practicum semester, and a semester of student teaching all in local public and private schools. Students must be physically present to fulfill these field experiences. All placements are coordinated by the Education Department.
Continuation in MWPA Programs: Upon completion of 42 credits and/or during the second semester Sophomore year, the MWPA Faculty will vote on the student’s formal acceptance into the specific program leading toward graduation.
Criteria for formal acceptance:
- Satisfactory evaluation of jury performance (2 semesters)
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C average)
- Professional GPA of 2.7 (B- average)
- Applied GPA of 3.0 (B average)
- Attendance at required departmental events
- Participation in and attendance at departmental performance events
Probation
For freshmen, if applied GPA is between 2.0-3.0 and/or professional GPA is between 2.0-2.7, student will be on probation for sophomore year.
For sophomores, if applied GPA is between 2.0-3.0 and/or professional GPA is between 2.0-2.7, student will meet with the department chair to determine continued action plan.
If applied and/or professional GPA is below 2.0, students will be asked to find another major.
Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curricular Structure
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Credits
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Bible & Theology Courses
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33
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Arts & Sciences Courses
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40
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Music & Music Education Courses
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86
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LBC 100 Foundations Seminar
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1
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Christian Service CSV 201, CSV 202
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0
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Program Total
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160
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Bible & Theology Courses (33 credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| BOT 210 | Psalms | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
BNT
| New Testament Elective | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (40 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
HIS
| History Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| Science Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| SCI Lab | 1 |
MAT
| Math Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
MAT
| Mathematics Elective (100/200 level) | 3 |
| HUM 245 | Intro to World Music | 3 |
| HUM 340 | Music History II | 3 |
| HUM 440 | Music History III | 3 |
| SOC 101/PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 325 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
Music & Music Education Courses (86 credits)
LBC 100 (1 credit)
Christian Service (0 credit)
Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.
CSV 201 and
CSV 202
Program Director: Rachel M. Sidebothom, Master of Music Education
Rachel Sidebothom serves at Lancaster Bible College as the associate chair of the Music, Worship, and Performing Arts department and program director for music education. In this position, she teaches methods courses, music theory, and oversees ensembles. She is the former director of handbell choirs at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, PA. Before teaching at LBC, Rachel was the instrumental music director and Fine Arts department chair at Lancaster Christian School and Lancaster County Christian School.