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Undergraduate Bulletin 2007-2009
Music

 

Music

Charles Isaacson, Chairperson
Department Office: Arts and Communications N206/210
Department Telephone: 920-424-4224

CODE 73 or MUSIC


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Faculty
Degrees
Summary of Fields of Study
Admission/Graduation Requirements
Required Core Courses
The Major(s), with Emphases and/or Options
The Minor(s)
Course Offerings

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Faculty

Degrees

Summary of Fields of Study

  1. GOAL(S)
    • See the department for listing of their goal(s).
  2. THE MAJOR(S)
    • The Department offers 2 majors. These are: 1) Music, 2) Music Education. Within the Music major, the Department offers a choice of these 4 emphases: 1) Instrumental Performance, 2) Piano Performance, 3) Vocal Performance, 4) Music Industry.
    • Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs are also offered.
    • Within the Music Education major, the Department offers a choice of these 3 emphases: 1) Choral, 2) General Music, 3) Instrumental.
    • Within the Music Industry emphasis of the Music Major, the Department offers 3 options: 1) Recording Technology; 2) Music Business; 3) Music Business and Recording Technology
  3. THE MINOR(S)
    • The Department offers 1 minor(s): 1) Music (Non-teaching).

Admission/Graduation Requirements

Required Core Courses

The Major(s), with Emphases and/or Options

  1. MUSIC MAJOR
    Recommended for students who plan to pursue music as a profession in areas other than Music Education.
    • Required Courses: Required courses for each emphasis are included in the following paragraphs.
    • Comment:
      Students are required to select one of the following emphases.
      Students completing Emphases A through E and the undergraduate baccalaureate degree requirements will receive the Bachelor of Music degree. Students completing Emphasis F may apply that toward either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science Degree.
    • Instrumental Performance Emphasis
      • Recommended for students who plan a career in instrumental performance or in studio teaching at other than elementary or secondary levels. A special entrance audition is required for admission to this program.
      • Required Units (crs.): 82 minimum
      • Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
        • Music: Music 009, 306, 307, 387; two courses from: 403, 404, 405; 4 units (crs.) from : Music 208, 308; 4 units (crs.) from: Music 261, 263, 265, 267
        • Other Requirements: A minimum of 28 units (crs.) in the student's primary applied area, of which at least 12 must be at the upper level.
        • Students must follow the Instrumental Performance syllabus appropriate to the area of primary applied study.
        • Electives: Sufficient to meet the Minimum Requirement:
    • Piano Performance Emphasis
      • Recommended for students who plan a career in piano performance, or in teaching studio piano at other than the elementary or secondary levels. A special entrance audition is required for admission to this program.
      • Required Units (crs.): 82 minimum
      • Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
        • Music: Music 009, 306, 307, Music 387 or 388; two courses from: Music 303, 403, 404, or 405; Music 476, 477, 478; 4 units (crs.) from Music 208 and 308.
      • Other Requirements: A minimum of 28 units (crs.) in applied piano of which at least 12 must be at the upper level.
      • Electives: Sufficient to meet the Minimum Requirement:
    • Vocal Performance Emphasis
      • Recommended for students who plan a career in vocal performance or in teaching studio voice at other than the elementary or secondary level. A special entrance audition is required for admission to this program.
        • Required Units (crs.): 82 minimum
        • Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
          • Music: Music 009, 306, 307, 388, 485; two courses from: Music 303, 304, 405; 4 units (crs.) from: Music 111, 311
        • Other Requirements: A minimum of 28 units (crs.) in applied voice, of which at least 12 must be at the upper level. At least two semesters of French and/or German Language.
        • Electives: Sufficient to meet the Minimum Requirement
    • Music Industry Emphasis
      • Recommended for students who plan a career in the various areas of the music industry.
        • Music Business Option
          • Required Units (crs.): 86 minimum
          • Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
            • Business: Business Administration 198, 204, and 352; one course from the following: Business Administration 210, 371, 372, 376 or 379. Completion of the Business minor will substitute for all required business courses above.
            • English: English 309
            • Music: Music 119, 120, 306 or 307, 314, 355, 356, 415, 444
          • Other Requirements: A minimum of 12 units (crs.), in the student's primary applied area, of which at least 4 must be at the upper level.
          • Electives: Sufficient to meet the Minimum Requirement including these studies:
            • Economics: Economics 106, 206 or 207
        • Recording Technology Option Recommended for students who plan a career as a recording technician.
          • Required Units (crs.): 83 minimum
          • Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
            • Business: Business Administration 198, 204 and 352; one course from the following: Business Administration 210, 371, Business Administration 372 or 376 or 379. Completion of the Business minor will substitute for all required business courses above.
            • English: English 309
            • Music: Music 113, 114, 214, 300, Music 306 or 307, 314, 330, 357, 358, 359, 414, 445; Music 247.
          • Other Requirements: A minimum of 12 units (crs.) in the student's primary applied area, of which at least 4 must be at the upper level.
          • Electives: Sufficient to meet the Minimum Requirement including:
            • Economics: Economics 106, 206 or 207
        • The Music Business and Recording Technology Option
          • Required Units (Crs.): 76 minimum
          • Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
            • Music:   Music 113, 114, 119, 120, 214, 300, 305, 306 or 307, 314, 355, 357, 414 or 415, 444 or 445 (must be approved by Music Industry faculty.
            • Applied credits (4 upper level) 10 crs.
            • Major Ensemble 8 crs. (8 semesters)
            • Optional: video/film, additional Techniques (ww/brass/string/perc), additional Practicum, additional applied study in either area.
            • Business Administration (12 credits total): Business 198, 204, 371, 379
          • Electives: Sufficient to meet the minimum requirement including these studies: Economics 206; English 309
    • Liberal Arts Emphasis
      • Recommended for students who wish to obtain a broad education in Music. Students may choose either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Music.
      • Required Units (crs.): 48 minimum
      • Required Course s: In addition to the Core Courses:
        • Music: Music 306, 307; one course from: Music 303, 304, 403, 404, 476, 477
      • Other Requirements: A minimum of 12 units (crs.) in the student's primary applied area, of which at least 4 must be at the upper level.
      • Electives: Sufficient courses from the Department's offerings to meet the Minimum Requirement.
  2. MUSIC EDUCATION MAJOR
    Recommended for students who plan to teach music in public or private elementary and secondary schools.
    • Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
      • Music: Music 145 and one course from: Music 303, 304, 403, 404, 405, 476, 477
    • See paragraphs following for courses required in specific emphases.
    • Other Requirements: All courses for licensure as established by the State Department of Public Instruction and the College of Education and Human Services are also required. Students must meet the Human Relations Code requirement. (See Required Core Courses for the College of Education and Human Services.) All Music Education Majors must pass a piano proficiency examination.
    • Comment:
      Students are required to select only one of the emphases specified in the following paragraphs. However, it is strongly recommended that all students complete the General Music emphasis with the option of an additional emphasis in either Choral or Instrumental Music.
      Students completing all undergraduate baccalaureate degree requirements of the Music Department and all College of Education and Human Services undergraduate degree requirements will receive the Bachelor of Music Education Degree.
    • General Music Emphasis
      • Recommended for students who plan to teach music classes in the public and/or private elementary and/or secondary schools. Preparation is for those courses termed "general music".
      • Required Units (crs.): 61 minimum
      • Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
        • Music: Music 176, 179 or 180, Music 182 or 183, Music 184 or 185, Music 215, 216 or 218, Music 277, 306, 307, 373, 374, 375, 377, 384, 386, Music 387 or 388, Music 485, Music 375,
      • Other Requirements: A minimum of 10 units (crs.) in the student's primary applied area, of which at least 4 units (crs.) must be at the upper level.
      • Electives: Sufficient to meet the Minimum Requirement
    • Choral Emphasis
      • Recommended for students who plan to direct choirs in public or private secondary schools.
      • Required Units (crs.): 61 minimum
      • Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
        • Music: Music 111 or 311, Music 176, 277, 306, 307, 373, 374, 375, 377, 385, 388, 389, 485.
      • Other Requirements: A minimum of 12 units (crs.) in the student's primary applied area (voice or piano), of which at least 4 units (crs.) must be at the upper level. Piano majors must have at least 6 units (crs.) of voice. Voice majors must have at least 6 units (crs.) of piano. Participation in a major choral ensemble is required each term.
      • Electives: Sufficient to meet the Minimum Requirement
    • Instrumental Emphasis
      • Recommended for students who plan to direct bands or orchestras in the public or private elementary and secondary schools.
      • Required Units (crs.): 61 minimum
      • Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
        • Music: Music 176, 182, 277, 301, 306, 307, 373, 374, 375, 377, 387, 399, 3 units (crs.) from the following : Music 261, 263, 265, 267, 362, 363, 365.
      • Other Requirements: A minimum of 12 units (crs.) in the student's primary applied area, of which at least 4 units (crs.) must be at the upper level.
      • Three units (crs.) from secondary applied areas, above, are required of instrumental music education majors. Two of these units (crs.) must be from secondary applied areas outside the student's primary applied area. The related instrumental techniques course is a prerequisite to the study of a secondary instrument.
      • Electives: Sufficient to meet the Minimum Requirement

The Minor(s)

  1. MUSIC (NON-TEACHING) MINOR
    Recommended for students who wish to pursue a Music minor in a non‑teaching area.
    • Required Units (crs.): 24 minimum
    • Required Courses:
      • Music : Music 107, Music 108, Music 116
    • Other Requirements: Four semesters of 1 unit (cr.) each in the student's primary applied area. 6 units (crs.) of Music elective courses and 4 units (crs.) of band, chorus, or orchestra participation.
    • Electives: Additional courses beyond the Minimum Requirement may be taken from the Department's offerings.

Course Offering(s)