Music
Music 140
541-552-6101
Music 140
541-552-6101
Stuart O. Turner, Chair
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Music
Music 140 541-552-6101 Stuart O. Turner, Chair |
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Professors: Margaret R. Evans, Stuart O. Turner
Associate Professors: Paul T. French, Michael Turner
Assistant Professors: Rhett Bender, Cynthia Hutton, Alexander Tutunov
Adjunct Faculty: Kirsten Boldt, Kenton Gould, Larry Hudson, Phebe Kimball, Randy Larson, Max McKee, David Miller, Ellie Murray, Doug Nagel, David Rogers, Nancie Linn Shaw, Lisa Truelove, Stephen Truelove, Alice Turner
The Department of Music has an integrated program of study which combines computer-enhanced instruction with private and class instruction by master artists and teachers. Music instruction is also available for nonmajors.For nonmajors, courses are offered which enhance general college life and provide enriching musical experiences. Courses for general students 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 possible for qualified students.
The music faculty is committed to preparing music majors for the work force and for graduate studies. The department provides students the opportunity to develop the technical skills necessary to meet new challenges in the continually 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 all other departments of the University.
A limited number of scholarships are 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). Majors are limited in "90" series applied music classes to 3 credits per level at 190 and 290 and 6 credits per level at 390 and 490 for their major instrument.
- BA or BS in music
- BA or BS in music-business
- MA or MS in arts and letters
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1. All students planning to major in music are required to pass an entrance audition on their major instrument. The audition is offered at the beginning of fall term and the end of each term.
2. Students must choose an option in performance, music instruction, liberal arts, or music-business.
3. All music majors must fulfill piano and vocal proficiencies by the end of their sophomore year. Information may be obtained from the music office.
4. All music majors taking applied lessons are required to perform a jury or complete an assessment project at the end of each term.
5. All majors must pass an MuP 390 hearing before moving from lower division MuP 290 to upper division MuP 390 applied level.
6. Music majors are required to maintain a 2.75 GPA in music courses.
7. All music majors are required to pass ten terms of the zero-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. All music majors must take Music and Computers (Mus 155) to meet the computer literacy requirement. Students are encouraged to take this course during their first fall term at SOU.
9. All music majors must take 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.
(87 credits)
(86 credits)
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.
(62 credits)
Students interested in this program should refer to page 137 of the printed catalog.
(29 credits)
Students who want to teach music at the early childhood/elementary and/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 also consult the Education Department regarding admission requirements for the MAT teacher education program.This competitive program requires students to prepare in advance to enhance their 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, admission requires proficiency in a second language. 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.