2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Music
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Chair: Professor Goldspiel, Head of Strings and Music Technology, (Guitar, Music Theory)
Professors Ardovino, Head of the Instrumental Area (Conducting, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Trumpet); George, Head of the Voice Area; Landers (Music Theory, Composition); MacCrae, Head of the Keyboard Area; Neprud-Ardovino (Clarinet, Saxophone); Williams (Voice); Associate Professor Wood (Voice, Opera); Assistant Professors Doyle, Director of Choral Activities; Halliday (Music Education); Hoffman, Head of Music Education; Sargent (Music History).
Majors
All music degree programs include a music core, applied studies, advanced studies, and specialized area studies (for B.A. students, area studies include general electives or an approved minor). Prior study or preparation may exempt students from some courses. The Department of Music offers two degree programs and one minor. Each degree program offers the student the opportunity to concentrate on a particular instrument or voice. The Bachelor of Music combines the University’s distinctive general-education program with professional studies in music to prepare for careers in education, performance, or graduate study in music. The Bachelor of Arts in Music combines music studies with the liberal arts or career-oriented minor programs to prepare for a broad range of careers in the music industry and related areas. Orientation and advising are available from the department to assist students in the choice of a degree plan. The Music Studies minor combines a basic core of music-foundation studies with applied study.
Minors
Music Studies
This program consists of 21 credit hours distributed among courses in music theory, literature, and performance (private lessons and ensemble). Requirements include MUS 111 , 112 , 113 , 114 , (Theory and Music Skills) MUP 129 , 130 (Class Piano), MUS 250 (World Music), 4 hours of private lessons at the 100-200 level, 4 hours of ensemble (one per semester), and 2 hours of music electives.
Music, Applied Private Lessons for Music Majors and Minors (MUP)
The following numbers apply to all four levels of Applied Private Lessons for music majors and approved music minors. Each level may be taken twice for 1-2 credit hours. Study at the 100 level requires consent of instructor. Study at the 200 level requires consent of instructor and two semesters of 100-level study. Study at the 300 level requires successful completion of the Upper-Division Qualifying Exam, consent of instructor, completion of MUS 113, and two semesters of 200-level study. Study at the 400 level requires consent of instructor and two semesters of 300-level study.
Number and Subject
20-Voice
31-Harpsichord
32-Organ
33-Piano
41-Flute
42-Oboe
43-Clarinet
44-Bassoon
45-Saxophone
51-Horn |
52-Trumpet
53-Trombone
54-Euphonium
55-Tuba
61-Percussion
71-Violin
72-Viola
73-Cello
74-Double Bass
75-Guitar |
Course Descriptions
MUP-classes in applied music, ensembles, and all private lessons.
Students must pass an audition for initial enrollment in 100-level private lessons. An Upper-Division Qualifying Exam is required before enrolling in 300-level MUP private lessons.
Music majors must complete six to eight semesters of MUP private lessons in one area of study (e.g., clarinet, guitar, organ, voice, trumpet) as part of completion of a degree program. Students are also required to undertake a secondary area of study.
MUS-courses in music history, theory, literature, and pedagogy
Credit for Performance Study
The amount of lesson time per week will be a one-half hour lesson for one semester hour of credit and a one-hour lesson for two semester hours of credit.
Music Core (26-34 semester hours)
0 MUS 100 - Recital and Concert Attendance *
8 MUS 111-114-Music Theory and Skills I, II
8 MUS 211-214-Music Theory and Skills III, IV
10 MUS 250 , 252 , 341 , & 342 -Music History
2-5 MUP-Secondary Applied**
2 MUS 495 - Basic Conducting ***
0 MUP 490 - Senior Recital ***
2 MUS 496 /497 -Choral or Instrumental Conducting****
0 MUP 390 - Junior Recital *****
* B.A.: 6 semesters; B.M., Music Education: 7 semesters; B.M., Performance: 8 semesters
** Non-Piano concentrates: MUP 129 , 130 , 229 , 230 -Class Piano I-IV;
Piano concentrates: 4 semesters of a secondary instrument (4 semester hours);
Choral/General Music Education using piano as a primary instrument:
MUP 120 and 220 -Voice, and MUS 133
Voice Lab I/English Language Diction (5 semester hours);
B.A. only: MUP 129 , 130 -Class Piano I, II (2 semester hours)
*** Not required for B.A.
**** Music education and instrumental performance majors only
***** B.M. performance only
General Education
The General Education core curriculum, described in the Academic Programs and Policies chapter of this Bulletin, applies to all music concentrations with the following exceptions:
Music Study for Non-Majors
General Education
Invitation to Listening MUS 121 - Invitation to Listening , MUS 122 - Invitation to Listening (Honors) , MUS 125 - American Music Culture , MUS 255 - School Music for the Elementary Teacher , and MUS 342 - Music History, 19th Century to Present are options for completing the Fine Arts core requirement.
Ensembles
The department’s choral and instrumental ensembles actively seek qualified participants who are non-music majors. A complete list of ensembles is provided below.
Private Lessons
Based on availability, individual music instruction is open to all students who meet the stated prerequisites. Priority is given to music majors. In addition to tuition, a private-lesson fee of $65 or class-lesson fee of $50 will be charged for each credit hour.
Admission and Retention
Admission to a degree program or minor in music is based on an audition in the primary performance area.
B.M. students whose primary instrument is not piano must complete the four-semester Class Piano course sequence (MUP 129 , 130 , 229 , and 230 ). B.A. students whose primary instrument is not piano or organ must complete the first two semesters of the sequence. Placement in this series depends on results of the admission test in functional piano. Test results may offer the option of another secondary performance area to meet this credit requirement.
All music majors must enroll in MUS 100 for eight semesters (seven semesters for Music Education majors; six for B.A. majors). This zero-credit course requires students to maintain a satisfactory attendance record at recitals and concerts.
A minimum grade of C is required for all required music courses.
Advanced standing in music from other accredited institutions is determined by audition in the primary performance area and appropriate examinations in music theory, ear training, sight singing, music history, and functional piano.
Reproduction Rights
The Department of Music reserves the right to retain examples of student work for instructional purposes and to use photographs, video and/or audio recordings of student performances in promotional materials the department produces or approves. No compensation or further notice will be given or provided for such right.
ProgramsBachelor of ArtsBachelor of Music- Music, Choral Education, B.M.
- Music, Instrumental Education, B.M.
- Music, Instrumental Performance, B.M.
- Music, Piano Performance, B.M.
- Music, Voice Performance, B.M.
Minor(s)
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