DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

Music homepage: http://www2.una.edu/music

Chair: Dr. James K. Simpson, 142 Music Building, 765-4361

Faculty: Dr. Cai, Mr. Flowers, Dr. Garfrerick, Dr. Hornstein, Mr. Jones, Ms. Lee, Mrs. Malone, Mr. Mason, Dr. Moore, Dr. Olson, Mr. Risher

The University of North Alabama is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The Department of Music offers options in commercial music, sacred music, and performance leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Music or the Bachelor of Science in Music degree; and majors in instrumental music P-12 and vocal/choral music P-12 leading to the Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree. The department also offers a minor in music and coursework which is applicable to the general studies component in all programs.

Programs in the Department of Music are designed

  1. for students who wish to pursue personal or professional interests in their applied area or to help them prepare for advanced study in graduate school. (Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Science in Music degree)
  2.  for students who desire to enter the teaching profession through preparation in their chosen area of specialization—vocal/choral music P-12 or instrumental music P-12. (Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree)
  3. for students who wish to pursue a career in the music industry. The option in commercial music is designed to permit students to specialize in coursework with direct application to the music industry and recording technology. (Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Science in Music degree)
  4. for students who wish to pursue a career in sacred music. The option in sacred music is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to work with choral groups in churches and to provide a basic foundation for graduate work. (Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Science in Music degree)
  5. for the general student through offerings in fundamental music courses, performing ensembles, and applied music.
  6. to provide a minor field of concentration in the College of Arts and Sciences. The minor in music, in addition to specific course requirements, also requires demonstration of reasonable proficiency in music performance, reasonable competence in musical understanding, and ensemble participation. (Music programs should be planned in consultation with the chair of the department.)

       

All students majoring or minoring in music( This includes transfer students.) will be given a theory and aural skills placement examination prior to their acceptance into the music program. The results of this examination will be used to determine the appropriate theory course for credit or audit.

All applied music courses are numbered from the 100- to the 400-level with each successive level representing a higher level of competency. Syllabi are on file for each level of competency.

Sacred Music (Option II), Performance (Option III), and music education majors are required to participate in a major performing ensemble (University Band, Collegiate Singers, University Chorale) in the student’s area of specialization each semester of enrollment at the University as full-time students. Students are not required to participate during the term in which they are enrolled in student teaching.

Sacred Music (Option II), Performance (Option III), and music education majors are required to take a sophomore examination which includes proficiency in piano and performance on the student’s major applied instrument. To satisfy these requirements, students must:

1.  a. complete the minimum course requirements in piano by the
   end of their sophomore year, and

     b. demonstrate proficiency in piano before the music faculty.

2.  be currently enrolled in the 200–level in applied music and, with the approval of their instructor, perform on their major applied instrument before the music faculty.

The faculty will advise the student at that time concerning continuation in the music program

Students with majors in music as a teaching field for education certification, or options in commercial music, sacred music and performance are required to take exit examinations for graduation.

Students with an option in commercial music, a minor in music, and other majors may take a one-credit-hour lesson each semester unless they have obtained prior approval from their applied instructor to take additional hours. Music education, sacred music (Option II), and performance (Option III) majors are expected to take a two-credit-hour lesson each semester until they have completed the requirements for Senior Recital (MU 419).

Sacred Music (Option II), Performance (Option III), and music education majors are required to give a senior year demonstration of proficiency in the student’s chosen area or areas of music performance by one of the following means: an individual public recital or a joint public recital with another student. Students must be enrolled in applied music during the semester of their senior recital. Music education majors must complete their MU 419 recital requirement prior to their student internship.*

Special fees are charged for work in Applied Music (individual instruction). For organ, piano, voice, and orchestral or band instruments, the fee is $60.00 per credit hour which provides for one half-hour lesson per week in a semester and one one-hour lesson per week in a summer term. Where such instruction may be approved for groups of four the fee is $30.00 per credit hour. No special fees are charged for recordings, materials, or for using university-owned instruments in the university band. Some special financial aids are available for eligible students who play in the university band or serve as accompanists (see “Expenses” and “Student Financial Services’’). Financial Aid may also be available for students in chorus, piano, strings and voice.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN MUSIC

Course

Credit

A. General Studies Component

41

For general studies requirements and additional requirements for UNA students, refer to Academic Procedures and Requirements.

_________

* Performance and music education majors may be asked to have a pre-recital review.

Music majors must complete:

Area V: Additional Requirements (see requirements by option)

64

For the Bachelor of Arts degree the student must satisfy the following requirement: 6 hours of a required foreign language at the intermediate level. The student may elect to count up to 6 hours of foreign language at the intermediate level (201, 202) towards the 23 hours in this area.

B. Major Core Requirements:

*Music Theory (201, 202)

6

*Sight Singing and Ear Training (220, 221)

2

*Survey of Music Literature (244)

3

Advanced Music Theory (301, 302)

6

History of Music I and II (345W, 346)

6

Orchestration (361)

2

Instrumental Conducting (383) or Choral Conducting (384)

2

*(**)University Band [105, 205, 305(2), 405(2)] or University Chorale

  [107, 207, 307(2), 407(2)] or Collegiate Singers [110, 210,

  310(2), 410(2)]

***(5-8)

32-35

C. Option I: Commercial Music

Music majors must complete:

Area V: Additional Requirements

23

Music Theory [201, 202]

(6)

Sight Singing and Ear Training [220, 221]

(2)

University Band [105, 205] or University Chorale [107, 207] or Collegiate Singers [110, 210] or Additional Applied Studio Courses

(4)

  

Remaining hours from among any approved Arts and Sciences Area V elective courses or any UNA elective course to bring the total to 23 hours.

  

  

Survey of the Music Industry (225)

3

Songwriting and Analysis (300) or Recording Techniques (425)

3

Music Publishing (325)

3

Record Company Operations (329)

3

Survey of Audio Recording (335)

3

Production (426) or Music Technology and Midi (430)

3

History of Recorded Music (435)

3

****Music Practicum (495)

3

Class and/or Applied Music

7

Music Electives (300-400 level)

4

35

Prescribed Supporting Courses:

Accounting Concepts I (AC 291)

3

The Legal Environment of Business (BL 240)

3

Business Applications of Microcomputer Software (CIS 125), recommended or Introduction to Computers (CS 110)

3

* These courses are required in the major if not completed as a part of the General Studies Component.

** Numbers in parentheses indicate hours required on the 300-400 level for Sacred Music and Performance majors only.

*** Option I: Commercial Music - 5 hours, Option II & III - 8 hours.

**** Students electing Option I (commercial music) must have completed all other commercial music area courses and at least 100 semester hours toward the BAM/BSM degree (commercial music option), and have departmental approval, before participating in a commercial music practicum/internship experience.

Course

Credit

*Principles of Macroeconomics (EC 251)

3

Entertainment Industry Law (ENT 470)

3

Elementary Statistics (MA 147) or

3

  Applied Statistics (MA 345)

3

Principles of Management (MG 330)

3

International Business (MG 491)

3

Marketing (MK 360)

3

*Introductory Physics (PH 121)

3

Audio Electronics (PH 347)

3

or

27-33

 

Prescribed Supporting Courses: (3-6 hours)

CS 110 or CIS 125

ENT 470 (not required for Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, and Radio-Television-Film minors)

AND

Select one of six minors in the Department of Communications and Theatre:

Broadcast Journalism (18 hours)

Journalism (18 hours)

Public Communication (19 hours)

Public Relations (18 hours)

Radio-Television-Film (18-19 hours)

Theatre (18 hours)

C. Option II: Sacred Music

Music majors must complete:

Area V: Additional Requirements

23

Music Theory [201, 202]

(6)

Sight Singing and Ear Training [220, 221]

(2)

Applied Music [100, 200 level]

(5)

University Band [105, 205] or University Chorale [107, 207] or Collegiate Singers [110, 210] or   Additional Applied Studio Courses

(4)

  

  

Remaining hours from among any approved Arts and Sciences Area V elective courses or any UNA elective course to bring the total to 23 hours.

Form and Analysis (363)

3

Music in the Elementary School (381)

3

Choral Arranging/Administration (390)

4

Instrumental Techniques (393)

2

Choral Techniques (394)

2

Vocal Diction I and II (395, 396)

4

Vocal Science (398)

2

* These courses are required in the major if not completed as a part of the General Studies Component.

Course

Credit

Senior Recital (419)

1

Sacred Music Literature (449)

3

Music Practicum (495)

3

Major Applied Instrument

14

41

Prescribed Supporting Courses:

Accounting Concepts I (AC 291)

3

Business Applications of Microcomputer Software (CIS 125), recommended or Introduction to Computers (CS 110)

3

Elementary Statistics (MA 147) or Applied Statistics (MA 345)

3

Principles of Management (MG 330)

3

Promotion and Advertising (MK 363)

3

*General Psychology (PY 201)

3

Abnormal Psychology (PY 302) or Physiological Psychology (PY 361)

3

Learning (PY 321)

3

21-24

C. Option III: Performance

Music majors must complete:

Area V: Additional Requirements

23

Music Theory [201, 202]

(6)

Sight Singing and Ear Training [220, 221]

(2)

Applied Music [100, 200 level]

(5)

University Band [105, 205] or   University Chorale [107, 207] or   Collegiate Singers [110, 210] or Additional Applied Studio Courses

(4)

Remaining hours from among any approved Arts and Sciences Area V elective courses or any UNA elective course to bring the total to 23 hours.

  

(Choose Emphasis 1, 2, or 3)

1. Emphasis in Instrumental Music:

Applied Brass [114, 214, 314(4), 414(2)] or Applied Percussion [115, 215, 315(4), 415(2)] or Applied Strings [116, 216, 316(4), 416(2)] or Applied Woodwinds [117, 217, 317(4), 417(2)]

Form and Analysis (363)

16

Instrumental Literature and Pedagogy (392)

3

Ensemble

2

Music Electives (300-400 level)

1

Senior Recital (419)

9

2

33

* These courses are required in the major if not completed as a part of the General Studies Component.

Prescribed Supporting Courses: (For Emphasis 1, 2 or 3)

Business Applications of Microcomputer Software (CIS 125), recommended or Introduction to Computers (CS 110)

3

Entertainment Industry Law (ENT 470)

3

Principles of Management (MG 330) or Promotion and Advertising (MK 363)

3

9

2. Emphasis in Keyboard:

Applied Piano [112, 212, 312(4), 412(2)] or Applied Organ [113, 213, 313(4), 413(2)]

16

Form and Analysis (363)

3

Organ Literature and Materials (442) or Piano Literature and Materials (445)

3

Organ Pedagogy (443) or Piano Pedagogy (446)

3

Class Accompanying (134) piano emphasis only

1

Music Electives (300-400 level)

5

Senior Recital (419)

2

33

Prescribed Supporting Courses: (For Emphasis 1, 2 or 3)

Business Applications of Microcomputer Software (CIS 125), recommended or Introduction to Computers (CS 110)

3

  Entertainment Industry Law (ENT 470)

3

Principles of Management (MG 330) or Promotion and Advertising (MK 363)

3

9

  

3. Emphasis in Voice:

Opera/Music Theater Workshop [108, 208, 308(1), 408(1)]

4

Applied Voice [111, 211, 311(4), 411(2)]

16

Form and Analysis (363)

3

Vocal Diction I and II (395, 396)

4

Vocal Science and Vocal Literature (397, 398)

4

Music Electives (300-400 level)

2

Senior Recital (419)

2

35

Prescribed Supporting Courses: (For Emphasis 1, 2 or 3)

Business Applications of Microcomputer Software (CIS 125), recommended or Introduction to Computers (CS 110)

3

  

Entertainment Industry Law (ENT 470)

3

Principles of Management (MG 330) or Promotion and Advertising (MK 363)

3

  

9

D. Minor:

A minor is not required for Options I, II or III.

General Elective hours, if required, to bring total to 128.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN MUSIC

Course

Credit

Musical Activities

3

Music Theory (201, 202)

6

History of Music (345, 346)

6

Class and Applied Music

2

Music Electives (300-400 level)

6

Total

23