DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
1997-1998 Bulletin Information |
For current bulletin information see www.southalabama.edu/bulletin |
Chair: Andrew H. Harper (460-6136)
Professors: Bush, Harper, Jones, Wermuth
Associate Professors: Clark, Papastefan, A. Bohnet
Assistant Professors: Daniel, Fisher (Emeritus), Gruner, Heavner, McMillan, Zoghby
Instructor: M. Caldwell
Lecturers: Alette, Andrews, K. Bohnet, Boyd, B.J. Early, V. Early,
Evers, Gordon, N. Hopper, W. Hopper, Landgrabe, Lee, Lindley, Middleton, Myrick, C. Reims,
G. Reims, Weiss
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 (BA)
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 60 quarter hours in music is required including: MUT 111, 112, 113, 211, 212,
213; MUL 334, 335, 336; twelve quarter hours of applied music at the concentration level;
six quarter hours of major ensemble; and six quarter hours of electives in music numbered
300 or above (MUT 311 and 312 recommended).
Students must have a piano proficiency at least at the level of completion of MUE 103.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN MUSIC
A minimum of 30 quarters hours in music, including the following:
MUT 111, 112, 113; MUL 334, 335, 336; and six quarter hours of applied music at the
concentration (300) level and ensemble.
MINOR IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Students interested in the retail music trade may major in music,
earning the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a minor in the College of Business and
Management Studies by taking the following courses: MUS 204, ACC 211 and 212, FIN 300 and
341, MKT 371, one BMS elective numbered 400 or above, and ECO 214 and 215.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF
MUSIC DEGREE (B.M.)
A total of 198 quarter 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 specific requirements.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
English Composition
Two courses in basic written communication, English Composition 101 and 102, or the
equivalent.
Fine Arts (Art or Theatre)
One course is required from this area.
Humanities
Foreign Languages, Literature, Philosophy: Two of these fields must be represented (except
for voice majors). Five courses are required from this area.
Social Sciences
Four courses, including History of Civilization.
Mathematics or Natural Sciences
Three courses are required from this area.
Physical Education
Six activity courses are required. ROTC students need not take PE, but may elect to do so.
Electives
Three courses (12 hours) are required from areas other than music.
REQUIREMENTS IN FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
| Instrumental Major Applied Music (400 level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secondary Piano (or other). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upper-level music courses (300 or above) Including MUT 311, 312, 313, 361, 412, or 413. Piano majors must include MUL 437, 438, MUE 446, 447, and may omit MUT 313,412, 413, Instrumental majors must include appropriate MUE pedagogy course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electives, music and non-music - Keyboard majors three hours. Elective must include small ensembles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voice Major Applied Major (400 level). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secondary Piano (or other) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upper-level music courses (300 or above), including MUT 311, 312, 361, MUL 443, 444 MUS 201, 202, and 203 Electives, music and non-music - Electives must include small ensembles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major Ensemble . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Hours
48 6 24 12 19 |
Voice majors must have one year of one foreign language and the
first quarter 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 three credit hours.
Instrumental and voice majors must complete MUA 300, 400.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF
MUSIC DEGREE IN MUSIC EDUCATION
| General Requirements English Composition EH 101, 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speech Pathology 290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Education 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Education Activity Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natural and Physical Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Including one Economics Course and one History course |
Hours
8 8 4 4 3 1 16 20* |
SPECIALIZATION IN MUSIC
| Music Theory . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applied Major (300 level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secondary Piano (or other) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upper-Level Music Courses - MUT 312, MUT 361. . . . . . . . Major Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHORAL OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Including MUE 402, MUT 364, MUT 411 Applied elective including guitar and instrument INSTRUMENTAL OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Including MUE 141, 142, 241, 242, 341, 342, 345, 346 MUT 313, MUT 362 Applied electives including voice PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
24 22 6 12 7 12 17 19 52 8 |
PIANO PROFICIENCY
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 departmental 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 FCE
11 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 FCE 11 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. The student, under the guidance of an instructor in applied music,
should appear at least once a year in a closed or public recital. In addition to
performing in recitals, full-time music students are also required to attend concerts or
recital class each quarter 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 four 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 quarter unless special permission is obtained from the student's advisor, major applied teacher, and department chair.
Senior Recital Requirements
A senior recital 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 instrumental and vocal majors in the program leading to the Bachelor of Music Degree, a minimum of a partial junior recital and a full senior recital is required.
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 (Band; Choir; String Ensemble) must be
elected each quarter 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 9 quarter hours in a major ensemble, to be taken for three consecutive years and 1.5
quarter hours 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, String,
Percussion, and Piano Ensembles; and University Opera Theatre.
Note: No more than eighteen credits in this area are applicable toward a degree.
APPLIED MUSIC LEVELS
100 Level - Elective study is designed for students
not majoring or minoring in music.
200 Level - Secondary study is designed for students majoring or minoring in music 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.
GRADUATE STUDIES
Although the Music Department has no graduate degree programs, it
offers courses at the graduate level for qualified students desiring graduate study in
music.
PLACEMENT IN GRADUATE APPLIED MUSIC CLASSES
Students intending to enroll in graduate applied music classes must
take a Performance Placement Examination prior to their initial registration. Approval for
registration in graduate applied music presupposes that students have met the appropriate
performance levels for undergraduate senior music majors.
DESCRIPTIONS OF MUSIC COURSES ARE FOUND AS FOLLOWS: