DEPARTMENT
OF MUSIC
Acting Chair: Frank Clark (460-6136)
Professors: Bush, Jones, Wermuth
Associate Professors: A. Bohnet, Clark, Gruner, Papastefan
Assistant Professors: Fisher (Emeritus), Burnes-Burroughs, Heavner, Holm, Justus, Skinner,
Zoghby
Lecturers: K. Bohnet, B.J. Early, V. Early, Middleton, C. Reims, G. Reims, Weiss,
Smoke
The Music Department of the University of South Alabama is a fully
accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Courses are offered for those planning to become professional musicians,
those entering the field of music education, those desiring a minor
in music, or those who desire music courses for reasons of personal
enrichment and enjoyment.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN MUSIC (B.A.)
Students pursuing a B.A. degree in music must meet the general requirements
for a bachelor’s degree in addition to the specific requirements listed
below.
A minimum of 58 semester hours in music
is required, including MUT 112, 113, 212, 213, 312, 361; MUL 101,
335, 336; sixteen semester hours of applied music at the concentration
level and two hours at the secondary level; eight semester hours of
major ensemble; and six semester hours of electives in music numbered
300 or above.
Students must have a piano proficiency
at least at the level of completion of MUE 203.
PACE DEGREE
PROGRAM
01-02 General Education Requirements
See General Education Requirements for the College
of Arts and Sciences.
03 Fine & Performing Arts
Select one course from departments of
DRA, ARS, or ARH.
04-10 General Education Requirements
See General Education Requirements for the College
of Arts and Sciences.
11 Major (58 HRS)
MUT 112 MUT 113 MUT 212
MUT 213 MUT 312 MUT 361
MUL 101 MUL 335 MUL 336
MUA 100 (repeat a minimum 6 times with a grade of “S”)
Select 2 hours: MUA or MUB
200 level
Select 16 hours: MUA or MUB 300/400 level
Select 8 hours from Dept of MUO.
Select 6 hours at the 300 and/or 400 level from Depts of MUO, MUL, MUS,
MUE, MUT.
12 Major Residency/GPA
Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the
300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.
13 Minor
See specific department.
15 University Residency Requirement/GPA
Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or
400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MINOR IN MUSIC
A minimum of 26 semester hours in music, including the following:
MUT 112 and 113; MUL 101, 335 and 336; six semester hours of applied
music at the concentration (300) level; two semester hours of major
ensemble; and three semester hours of electives in music numbered
300 or above.
MINOR
IN BUSINESS
Students interested in the retail music trade may major in music,
earning the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a minor in the Mitchell
College of Business by taking the following courses: MUS 204, ACC
211 and 212, ECO 215 and 216, MKT 320, two BMS electives numbered
300 or above.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR A BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE (B.M.)
A total of 128 semester hours’ credit, including the following general
requirements and a field of specialization. An audition is required
for acceptance in the program. Refer to Department of Music Handbook
for audition requirements.
GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
English Composition and Oral English Communication
Two courses in basic written communication,
English Composition 101, 102, or the equivalent, and CA 110, Public
Speaking.
Humanities
One course in Literature is required
from this area.
Social Sciences
Three approved courses are required,
including History of Civilization.
Note: Students must complete a
six hour sequence in either history or literature. See listings under
College of Arts and Sciences for sequences.
Mathematics
MA 110 or higher.
Natural Sciences
Two natural science laboratory courses
are required.
Physical Education
Two activity courses are required.
ROTC students need not take PE, but may elect to do so.
Electives
Three courses (9 hours) are required from areas other than music.
REQUIREMENTS
IN FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
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Instrumental Major
Applied Music (400 level)
.................................................................
Secondary Piano (or other)
...............................................................
Theory MUT 112, 113, 212, 213
.....................................................
Music History MUL 101, 335, 336
..................................................
Upper-level music courses (300 or above) including MUT 311,
312, 361, 412, MUA 300, 400. Piano majors must include MUL
437 and 438, MUE 446 and 447, and may omit MUT 412, Instrumental
majors must include appropriate MUE pedagogy course
....................
Eight semester hours of electives in music numbered 300
or above. Keyboard majors six hours. Elective must include
small ensembles .....
Major Ensemble
...............................................................................
Total
...............................................................................................
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Hours
24
4
12
9
13
8
8
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128
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PACE
DEGREE PROGRAM
01-02 General Education Requirements
See General Education Requirements for the College
of Arts and Sciences.
03 Fine & Performing Arts
Select one course from Depts of DRA, ARS, ARH.
04 Humanities (6 HRS)
Select one: EH 215, EH 216, EH 225, EH 226, EH 235, EH 236
Select one course from Depts of EH, PHL, LG, LGS.
05-07 General Education Requirements
See General Education Requirements for the College
of Arts and Sciences.
08 Natural Sciences
Select two: BLY 101/BLY 121, BLY 102/BLY 122, CH 101, CH 103, CH
131, CH 132/CH 141, GEO 101, GEO 102, GY 111, GY 112, PH 101, PH 104,
PH 114/PH 201, PH 115/PH 202, NS 199, NS 299
09 PE/ROTC (2 HRS)
Select 2 hours (course level 100) from Dept of PE.
11 Major
MUT 112
MUT 113
MUT 212
MUT 213
MUT 311
MUT 312 |
MUT 361
MUL 101
MUL 335
MUL 336
MUL 437
MUL 438 |
MUE 446
MUE 447
MUO 424
MUA 300
MUA 400 |
MUA 100 (repeat a minimum 6 times with a grade of “S”)
Select 24 hours: MUA 421, MUA 422, MUA 423
Select 4 hours at the 200
and/or 300 and/or 400 level from Depts of MUA, MUB.
Select 8 hours from Dept of MUO.
12 Major Residency/GPA
Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the
300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.
13 Minor
See specific department.
15 University Residency Requirement/GPA
Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or
400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
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Voice Major
Applied Major (400 level)
.................................................................
Secondary Piano (or other)
...............................................................
Theory MUT 112, 113,
212, 213
.....................................................
Music History MUL 101, 335, 336
..................................................
Upper-level music courses (300 or above), including MUT
311, 312, 361; MUL 443, 444
.........................................................................
MUS 202 and 203
...........................................................................
Six semester hours of electives in music numbered 300 or
above .......
Electives must include small ensembles
Major Ensemble
..............................................................................
Total
..............................................................................................
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Hours
24
4
12
9
11
2
6
8
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128
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Voice majors must have one year of one foreign language and the first
semester of one additional foreign language. These must include French
and German. Voice majors in the Bachelor of Music Program are required
to take University Opera Theatre for a total of two credit hours.
Instrumental and voice majors must complete MUA 300 and 400.
PACE DEGREE PROGRAM
01 Written and Oral Communications (9 HRS)
EH 101 EH 102 CA 110
02 Foreign Language (9 HRS)
Select one-year sequence from any one group; LG 111 and LG 112 or
LG 021; LG 151 and LG 152 or LG 022
Select one additional course (different from above): LG 111 or LG
151
03 Fine & Performing Arts
MUL 101
Select one course from Depts of DRA, ARS, ARH.
04 Humanities (6 HRS)
Select one: EH 215, EH 216, EH 225, EH 226, EH 235, EH 236
Select one: Depts of EH, PHL, LG, LGS
05-07 General Education Requirements
See General Education Requirements for the College
of Arts and Sciences.
08 Natural Sciences
Select two: BLY 101/BLY 121, BLY 102/BLY 122, CH 101, CH 103, CH
131, CH 132/CH 141, GEO 101, GEO 102, GY 111, GY 112, PH 101, PH 104,
PH 114/PH 201, PH 115/PH 202, NS 199, NS 299
09 PE/ROTC (2 HRS)
Select 2 hours (course level 100) from Dept of PE
11 Major
MUT 112
MUT 113
MUT 212
MUT 213
MUT 311 |
MUT 312
MUT 361
MUL 335
MUL 336
MUL 443
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MUL 444
MUS 202
MUS 203
MUA 300
MUA 400
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MUA 100 (repeat a minimum 6 times with a grade of “S”)
Select 22 hours: MUA 421, MUA 422, MUA 423
Select 8 hours from Dept of MUO.
Select 4 hours: MUA 201, MUA 202, MUE 102, MUE 103, MUE 202, MUE 203
12 Major Residency/GPA
Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the
300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.
13 Minor
See specific department.
15 University Residency Requirement/GPA
Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or
400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE IN MUSIC EDUCATION
Completion of the program requires a
grade-point average of at least 2.5 on all work attempted, no grade below
:C" in professional teacher education, and at least a 2.5. grade-point
average on all work attempted in the teaching specialization (music).
General
Requirements
...........................................................
EH 101, 102 English Composition I, II
......................................
CA 110, Public Speaking
..........................................................
Mathematics (MA 110 or higher)
..............................................
Physical Education 100
.............................................................
Physical Education Activity Course
...........................................
Natural Science
........................................................................
Social Sciences, Including one History course ...........................
Humanities (One Literature Course)
.........................................
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33 Hours
6
3
3
3
1
8
6
3
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SPECIALIZATION
IN MUSIC
MUT 112, 113, 212, 213 Music Theory
...................................
Applied Major (300 level)
........................................................
Secondary Piano (or other)
......................................................
MUL 101, 335, 336 Music History
.........................................
MUT 312, 361, 412 Upper-Level Music Courses
...................
Major Ensemble
.....................................................................
MUA 100 (repeat a minimum 6 times with a grade of
"S")
MUA 400 |
12
14
4
9
7
7
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Choral
Option
.......................................................................
Including MUT 364; MUS 202 and 203
Applied elective including guitar and instrument |
9
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Instrumental
Option
.............................................................
Including MUE 142, 242, 342, 345, 346 and MUT 362
Applied electives including voice |
11
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| PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION ........................................ |
33
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| EDM
310, MUS 490 or MUS 201 |
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EPY
251
MUE 455
EDF 315 and 211
SED 470
MUE
444
SPE 400
EPY 455
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION OF MUSIC MAJORS
PIANO
PROFICIENCY
-
All music majors must enroll in class piano
(MUE 102, 103, 202, 203) for credit each semester
until the piano proficiency examination is completed successfully.
-
Excess hours in piano required to complete the piano proficiency
examination may not be counted toward graduation in music. Should
the student desire to take additional hours in piano after passing
the proficiency examination, these hours may be counted.
-
Students who pass the piano proficiency examination before completing
the required four (4) hours in piano may elect to continue piano
study or may petition to substitute another applied area for the
remaining hours.
-
The piano proficiency examination must be passed prior to enrollment
of a student in Senior Recital or Student Teaching.
PLACEMENT
IN MUSIC THEORY
Students intending to take music theory must first take a Theory Placement
Examination. This applies to transfer students as well as students
who begin basic theory at the University of South Alabama. Contact
the Music Office for details.
PLACEMENT
IN APPLIED MUSIC CLASSES
All students not previously enrolled in private music study at the
University of South Alabama must audition prior to enrolling. Contact
the Music Office for audition requirements and scheduling.
All students enrolled in private music
study must fill out a Teacher Preference card for each Applied Music
course in which they are enrolled. These forms must be filed in the
Music Office LPAC by 5:00 p.m. on the first day of classes. Students
not complying with this requirement may not be assigned a private
teacher.
APPLIED
MUSIC
Applied music is an integral and vital part of the total education
in the field of music. In addition to performing in recitals, full-time
music students are also required to attend concerts and recital class
(MUA 100) for six semesters and take part in various programs given during their
course of study. In order to broaden the student’s musical experience,
the student must choose at least one secondary performing medium.
Students choosing a minor in music must
include applied music courses at the concentration level.
Credit for applied music is based on
the minimum practice time per week, not on the length of the lesson
period. Courses that show one hour’s credit require one 30-minute
lesson per week with a minimum practice period of 30 minutes per day.
A two-hour course requires 60 minutes of lesson time a week and at
least 60 minutes of practice time per day. Those that show three hours’
credit require 60 minutes of lesson time per week with a minimum of
two hours per day for practice. Satisfactory achievement and development
are best achieved by practicing twice the above minimum requirements.
A student may take no more than two
applied music courses in any given semester unless permission is obtained
from the student’s advisor, major applied teacher, and department
chair.
Senior Recital Requirements
A senior recital (MUA 400) for public presentation is required for the Bachelor
of Arts and Music Education Major and may be presented alone or in
combination with no more than two other students.
For performance majors in the program
leading to the Bachelor of Music Degree, a minimum of a partial junior
recital and a full senior recital (MUA 400) is required.
APPLIED
MUSIC LEVELS
100 Level -
Elective study is designed for students majoring in academic areas
other than music.
200 Level
-Secondary study is designed for music majors or minors who desire
to study in an applied area other than in their primary applied field.
Secondary study is typically structured to help students meet a proficiency
requirement.
300 Level
- Concentration study is designed for B.A. and B.M. students majoring
in Music or Music Education. Enrollment at the concentration level
is limited to students who have successfully completed an applied
music audition.
400 Level
- Major study is designed for the performance major. Enrollment at
the major level is limited to students who have successfully completed
an applied music audition.
MINOR
Students pursuing a
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Music will select an academic
minor, the requirements for which are determined by that
department. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Music Degree in
Music Education or Music Performance are not required to have an academic
minor.
MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS
The Department of Music sponsors performing organizations open to all
students of the University, providing satisfactory audition
requirements have been met. Ensemble participation is recognized as an
essential literature class in music and music education. The
appropriate MAJOR ensemble (Symphony Band or Concert Choir) must be
elected each semester that a student is enrolled as a full-time
student in music. All Bachelor of Music Degree majors in guitar and
piano must satisfactorily complete a minimum of six semester hours in
a major ensemble, to be taken for three consecutive years and one
semester hour in another ensemble in which they will play their
principal performing instrument. Students are, in addition, encouraged
to elect additional hours in both major and small ensembles. Consult
the appropriate curriculum in the section entitled Music Organizations
for the requirements. The organizations include the Concert Choir;
University Chorale; University Symphonic Band; Jazz Band; Woodwind,
Brass, Guitar, Percussion, and Piano Ensembles; and University
Opera Theatre.
Note: No more than twelve
credits in this area are applicable toward a degree.
Descriptions of Music courses are found
as follows:
Music,
Applied (MUA, MUB)
Musical
Organizations (MUO)
Music Education, Methods, and Materials
(MUE)
Music History and Literature (MUL)
Music Studio (MUS)
Music
Theory (MUT)
Conducting (MUT)
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of Arts and Sciences
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