Profile

Music education major aims to cultivate professional talents with an international perspective, solid professional skills, a solid foundation in music discipline knowledge, and outstanding music education and teaching abilities. Graduates will also possess a certain level of humanistic depth and scientific spirit, enabling them to engage in music teaching and research in primary and secondary schools as well as educational institutions.

The standard duration of this program is four years, with a minimum requirement of 142 credits for graduation, including general education, professional education, professional internships, and a graduation project (thesis).

Students who meet the graduation requirements will be conferred the Bachelor of Arts degree in accordance with the Wenzhou University Implementation Details for the Conferment of Bachelor's Degrees.

Teaching Language:English

Job Prospect

This program offers cutting-edge knowledge in music education and has designed a curriculum based on the training objectives for international music education professionals. Through the study of the courses, you will not only master the skills of music education but also broaden your international cultural horizons and enhance your proficiency in both Chinese and English, equipping you with the necessary competencies to compete in the global talent market. After graduation, you can pursue a career as a full-time music teacher in primary and secondary schools or educational institutions, or you can join large international corporations as a cultural officer.

Core Courses

【Course Title】Elementary music theory and solfege

【Credits】8

【Credit Hours】128

【Instructor】Zheng mengxian

【Course Description】

Music Theory and Sight Singing is a practical, technical foundational course that combines theory with practice. It primarily guides students in systematic training of music theory, sight singing, and ear training. This course is an essential component of the curriculum for the Musicology (Normal) major and is a required core professional course for students majoring in Musicology (Normal) at general higher education institutions.

【Course Title】Instrumental Performance and Teaching

【Credits】4

【Credit Hours】64

【Instructor】Dong lingfan

【Course Description】

Instrumental Performance and Teaching is a core course designed to cultivate the basic abilities of students to engage in music education work. Through the study of instruments such as the guzheng (Chinese zither), pipa (Chinese lute), erhu (Chinese violin), suona (Chinese horn), clarinet, violin, and cello, students gain an understanding of instrumental performance and teaching methods. This course integrates knowledge, skills, artistry, and practicality, playing a significant role in enhancing students' overall quality and developing their musical talents. It is an essential component of the Musicology (Normal) program curriculum and is a required core professional course for students majoring in Musicology (Normal) at general higher education institutions.

【Course Title】Piano Performance and Teaching

【Credits】4

【Credit Hours】64

【Instructor】Chen si

【Course Description】

Piano Performance and Teaching is a core course that aims to cultivate students' basic abilities for music education work. Through fundamental piano training and the study of more advanced performance techniques, combined with the appreciation of relevant piano compositions, this course develops students' abilities in piano performance, teaching, and appreciation. It is an integral part of the curriculum for the Musicology (Normal) major and is a required core professional course for students majoring in Musicology (Normal) at general higher education institutions.

【Course Title】Vocal Performance and Teaching

【Credits】4

【Credit Hours】64

【Instructor】Ye wenhui

【Course Description】

Vocal Performance and Teaching is a course that focuses on foundational voice training to address vocal techniques. Students will study vocal works from different periods, styles, and countries to enhance their level of vocal performance and teaching abilities. This course integrates knowledge, skills, artistry, and practicality, playing a significant role in improving students' overall quality and developing their musical talents. It is an essential component of the Musicology (Normal) program curriculum and is a required core professional course for students majoring in Musicology (Normal) at general higher education institutions.

【Course Title】Chorus and Conducting

【Credits】4

【Credit Hours】64

【Instructor】Zou yuefei

【Course Description】

Choral and Conducting is a required course for undergraduate students majoring in Musicology (Normal), focusing on the theory and practice of choral and conducting. This course is built on the foundation of students' extensive participation in choral practices. Through the teaching of basic conducting theories, skills, and analysis of choral music, students will learn to design different gestures for various time signatures in choral works and understand the general rules and basic methods of choral training. This course is beneficial for students to understand, experience, and express music in dual roles as both musicians and conductors. It plays a significant role in developing students' musical talents, fostering cooperative and coordination skills, and enhancing their musical performance and teaching abilities.

【Course Title】Piano Improvising  Accompaniment

【Credits】4

【Credit Hours】64

【Instructor】Chen luwen

【Course Description】

Piano Improvisation Accompaniment is a required core course in the Musicology (Normal) major, integrating various foundational disciplines of music into a comprehensive and applied curriculum. It is an essential professional skill that students should possess for engaging in music teaching and research in primary and secondary schools, as well as in social music and arts professions.

【Other Courses】

Music Curriculum Standards and Textbook Research

Music Teaching Design and Implementation

Music Bibliography

Intercultural Communication Theory and Practice

Educational Internship