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Professors: Margaret R. Evans, Stuart O. Turner
Associate Professor: Paul T. French
Assistant Professors: Rhett Bender, Cynthia Hutton, Terry Longshore, Alexander Tutunov
Adjunct Faculty: Todd Barton, Kirsten Boldt, Kenton
Gould, Larry Hudson, Phebe Kimball, David MacKenzie, Angel McDonald, Max McKee,
David Miller,
Ellie Murray, David Rogers, Nancie Linn Shaw, Lisa Truelove, Stephen Truelove,
Alice Turner
The Department of Music has an integrated program of study that combines computer-enhanced instruction with private and class instruction by master artists and teachers. Music instruction is also available to nonmajors.For nonmajors, courses are offered that enhance general college life and provide enriching musical experiences. These include World Music; Introduction to Jazz and Popular Music; Introduction to Western European Music; Class Instruction in Piano, Guitar, and Voice; and ensembles. Private lessons are available to qualified students.
The music faculty is committed to preparing music majors for the work force and graduate studies. The department provides students with an opportunity to develop the technical skills necessary to meet new challenges in the continuously changing, multifaceted music profession. The Department of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Vocal Jazz Annex, Opera Workshop, Symphonic Band, Instrumental Jazz Ensemble, Rogue Valley Symphony, Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon, and Performing Chamber Ensemble are open to qualified students by consent of the instructor. They are intended to serve as an integral part of the musical training of students who are majoring in music and to provide an opportunity for musical performance to students in other University departments.
A limited number of scholarships is available to students who are planning to be music majors. They are awarded on the basis of auditions held in February or March for the following year. Applications may be obtained from the music office.
There are special course fees for applied music. The MuP 170, 270, 370, 470 fee is $65. The MuP 190, 290, 390, 490 fee is $15 (for majors). In "90" series applied music classes, majors are limited to 3 credits for each level at 190 and 290 and 6 credits for each level at 390 and 490 for their major instrument.
Music
All music majors must:1. Pass an entrance audition on their major instrument. The audition is offered at the beginning of fall term and at the end of each term.
2. Choose an option in performance, music instruction, liberal arts, or music-business.
3. Fulfill piano and vocal proficiencies by the end of their sophomore year. Information may be obtained from the music office.
4. Perform a jury or complete an assessment project at the end of each term if they are taking applied lessons.
5. Pass an MuP 390 hearing before moving from lower division MuP 290 to upper division MuP 390 applied level.
6. Maintain a 2.75 GPA in music courses.
7. Pass ten terms of the 0-credit, pass/no pass course, Convocations/Concerts. For transfer students, the number of terms required depends on the number of applied music credits transferred.
8. Take Music and Computers (Mus 155). Students are encouraged to take this course during their first fall term at SOU.
9. Complete the Capstone Experience course (Mus 400), which consists of a project and a research paper. Students need to consult their department advisor to determine the exact nature of their capstone experience.
Music performance majors perform a half-recital during their junior year and a full recital during their senior year. All recitals are subject to audition by the faculty at least one month prior to the anticipated performance date.
Students interested in this program should refer to printed catalog page 138 of this catalog.
Students who want to teach music at the early childhood/elementary or middle school/high school levels in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor's degree in music before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the Education Department regarding admission requirements for the MAT teacher education program.This competitive program requires students to prepare in advance to enhance their chances of acceptance into the program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences working with children in the public schools prior to application to the MAT program are required.
In addition, proficiency in a second language is required for admission. This requirement can be met by successfully completing two years of a second language at the college or university level or by passing a second language proficiency test at the intermediate level.
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