Hampton University
Bachelor of Arts in Music Pre-Certification

Hampton, USA

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Arts in Music Pre-Certification prepares students for teaching music in schools. It combines music theory, performance, and pedagogy, providing a holistic foundation for future educators. This program emphasizes hands-on experience through student teaching opportunities and a curriculum aligned with certification standards. Students will develop both their musical skills and teaching methodologies, ensuring they are well-equipped for the education sector.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers as music teachers, band directors, or private instructors. Other opportunities include roles in educational administration, curriculum development, or educational consulting in music education. Overall, students will be positioned for success in various music-focused educational settings.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Pre-Certification prepares students for a career in K-12 Music Education. This program, offered in collaboration with the Department of Music and Performing Arts and the Department of Education, leads to the Master in Teaching Degree, a fifth-year program in Education. The University conforms to the accreditation.

The licensure requirements for the Master’s in Teaching (MT) include: completing the required courses, earning the state’s passing score on the Praxis II Examination in Music Content Knowledge, earning the state’s passing score on the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA), and completing an internship, which is a twelve-week student teaching experience.

Praxis Examinations for Bachelor of Arts in Music (Pre-Certification) Majors

All Bachelor of Arts in Music (Pre-Certification) Majors must pass Praxis I during the sophomore year and Praxis II during the senior year. The Praxis tests are required for teacher certification and for admission in the School of Education (Praxis I) and student teaching (Praxis II). The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is also a Graduate School admission requirement.

Study Abroad Opportunities

The Department of Music and Performing Arts has a history of travel abroad beginning in the early 1900s. Under the direction of Robert Nathaniel Dett, who served at Hampton from 1913 to 1932 and is credited with establishing the Department of Music and Performing Arts and was the director of the University Choir, students from the department traveled and performed extensively throughout Europe. More recently, the Marching Band was a guest performer in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The University Choir was a guest performer in Medellin, Colombia. The Department of Music and Performing Arts responds to travel abroad opportunities that provide growth and exposure for our students.

Most recently, The Marching Force has performed at the Vatican in Rome, Italy for the 2021 New Year’s Day Parade. The Marching Force has also performed in the 2020 Honda Battle of the Bands in Atlanta, GA, and the Macy’s Thanks Giving Day Parade in 2021! The Force plans to expand its international travels as it looks towards France and England.

Music Program Requirements

The Department of Music is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Comprehensive Examination

Each music major is required to take a comprehensive examination (concurrent with the Major Performance 307 course). This examination will determine the type of exit project required for graduation: a basic recital honors recital, or an artist recital.

Performance Requirements

Music majors and minors are required to enroll in a major/minor performance class and a major ensemble each semester until their performance requirements are met. Additionally, students are required to perform in a minimum of one recital each semester and pass a jury examination before the faculty at the end of each semester.

Senior Recitals

The exit requirement for music majors is the senior recital which should be performed during the 407 or 408 major performance course level.

Required Attendance

Music majors are required to attend workshops, seminars, and recitals. Students will receive the “S” grade in Recital Attendance 101 (RCT) for attendance of a minimum of 8 activities each of the six semesters.

Grades in Major

All music majors and minors are required to pass music courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Freshman Year

First Semester