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.
Curriculum Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curriculum Structure
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Credits
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LBC Foundation Studies Courses
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4
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Bible & Theology Core Courses
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30
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Arts & Sciences Core Courses
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40
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Major Courses
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86 |
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Program Total
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160 |
LBC Foundations (4 credits)
Bible & Theology Courses (30 credits)
| BTH 101 | Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption & Consummation | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| BOT 210 or BOT 330 | 3 |
| THE 302 | Biblical & Theological Issues in Worship | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 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 (100/200 Level) | 1 |
MAT
| Math Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
MAT
| Math Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| SOC 101/PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 325 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| HUM 440 | Music History III | 3 |
| HUM 340 | Music History II | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| HUM 245 | Intro to World Music | 3 |
Music & Music Education Courses (86 credits)
| MUE 499 | Music Education Senior Recital | 0 |
| MUS 101 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 101L | Musicianship I Lab | 1 |
| MUS 102 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS 102L | Musicianship II Lab | 1 |
| MUS 211 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| MUS 211L | Musicianship Lab III | 1 |
| MUS 301 | Music Theory IV: Adv. Harmony | 3 |
| MUS 301L | Musicianship Lab IV | 1 |
MUS
| MUS 212, MUS 330, MUS 331, MUS 332, or MUS 335 | 3 |
| MUS 221 | Conducting I | 2 |
| MUS 222 | Conducting II | 2 |
| MUE 105 | Foundations of Music Education | 2 |
| MUE 435 | Adaptive Music Education | 3 |
| MUE 220 | Art of Teaching General Music I | 2 |
| MUE 221 | Art of Teaching General Music II | 1 |
| MUE 320 | Art of Teaching Choral Music | 3 |
| MUE 422 | Art of Teaching Instrumental Music | 3 |
| MUL 222 | Brass Lab | 1 |
| MUL 202 | Woodwind Lab | 1 |
| MUL 131 | String Lab | 1 |
| MUL 302 | Percussion Lab | 1 |
| MUS 312 | Rhythm Section Methods | 3 |
| EDU 103 | Professional Seminar I | 1 |
| EDU 204 | Instructional Design | 3 |
| EDU 333 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDU 410 | Teaching the English Language Learner | 3 |
| EDU 301 | Teacher Education Internship I | 0 |
| EDU 302 | Teacher Education Internship II | 0 |
| EDU 401 | Teacher Education Internship III | 0 |
| EDU 402 | Teacher Education Internship IV | 1 |
| EDU 350 | Professional Seminar II | 2 |
| EDU 450 | Teacher Education Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 461 | The Cross Cultural Experience | 1 |
| EDU 493 | Professional Seminar III | 2 |
| EDU 499 | Student Teaching | 12 |
ENS
| Ensemble (1 credit, 4 semesters) | 4 |
ENS
| Ensemble (0 credit, 4 semesters) | 0 |
| MAP Applied Study (8 semesters) | 8 |
| MUL 101 | Piano Lab I | 1 |
| MUL 102 | Piano Lab II | 1 |
| MUL 121 | Contemporary Voice Lab | 1 |
| MAP 100 | MPWA Forum (8 semesters) | 0 |
Program Director: Rachel M. Sidebothom, Master of Music Education
Rachel Sidebothom serves at Lancaster Bible College as the interim 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.
Faculty
Rachel Sidebothom, MME
Floyd Rawleigh, MM
Timothy Sidebothom, PhD
Paul Thorlakson, DMA