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Music (MUSE, MUSM, MUSP) Undergraduate Programs

238 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER/(320) 308-3223
www.stcloudstate.edu/music

Also see College of Fine Arts and Humanities description and requirements.

Chairperson: Terry Vermillion
Faculty: Carucci, Ferrell, Fuller, Gast, Givens, Hansen, Hayes, Judish, Krause, Layne, Miller, Moore, Nelson, O'Bryant, Smale, Springer, Tuomaala, Twombly, Vermillion, Verrilli, Wilhite

The Department of Music is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Department of Music prepares students for careers in music and offers diverse musical experiences to all, enriching the musical fabric of our university and community, regionally and globally. We accomplish this through a nationally accredited curriculum that emphasizes creativity, individual student learning and vibrant performance opportunities fostered by highly experienced and accessible faculty.

Advising. Course work for the music major follows an established sequential pattern. To ensure proper sequencing and timely completion of course work, students must seek the advice of a faculty member in the music department. It is the student's responsibility to seek this advice at the beginning of the freshman year.

Applying for the major. Application to the B.S. and B.A. degrees should be made upon completion of 15 semester credit hours. Application to the B.M. degree typically occurs at the end of the second year with successful completion of the "sophomore review". Contact your music adviser for more information. Major applications must be signed by a music department instructor in the student's major area (i.e.: music ed., theory/composition, applied performance).

A grade of "C" or above in all music classes is required for all music major or minor degree programs. A "C-" in a music course is not considered a passing grade for the music major.

Transfer students. Students wishing to transfer to St. Cloud State University should contact the department chairperson for evaluation of music credits before entering the degree program. Entrance exams in theory, musicianship, piano, history and applied areas may be required for transfer credit acceptance consideration. Transfer students need to confer with advisers regarding performance ensembles and credits.

Instrumental music majors and minors. A minimum of three years of high school experience in band or orchestra is recommended for prospective instrumental music majors and minors.

Vocal Music majors and minors. A minimum of three years of high school experience in a vocal group is recommended for prospective vocal music majors and minors. Incoming freshman students who have not had one year previous study may be advised to take class voice prior to private voice.

Private applied lessons. Students should pick up an application or download one from www.stcloudstate.edu/music. All incoming students must audition for private lessons during the first week of each semester or during scholarship audition days.

Students not majoring in music may register for private lessons as electives if they are registered in a music department performing organization. Priority is given to music majors and minors.

    1 Credit lessons meet 1/2 hour weekly.
    2 Credit lessons meet 1 hour weekly.
    3 Credit lessons meet 1 l/2 hours weekly (B.M. majors only)

Departmental fees. Students will be charged an extra fee for each credit of private instruction. Students using university owned instruments will be charged an annual rental fee. Students taking piano instruction will be charged a piano usage fee.

Departmental juries. All undergraduate students enrolled in applied lessons are required to perform a jury at the end of the semester. A recital may take the place of a jury. Non majors, at the discretion of the applied teacher, may be excused from a jury the first semester of study.

Piano proficiency. All music major degree programs require a piano proficiency examination. The exam is designed to ensure that all students master practical piano performance skills. Content of the proficiency examination is available from the music office.

Students are strongly encouraged to begin piano study during the freshman year, and continue lessons until the piano proficiency exam is completed. Students may take the piano proficiency exam at any time during piano study but no later than the second semester of the sophomore year.

Theory placement exam. Students must pass this exam in order to enroll in MUSM 101/111 in the spring semester. Students who do not pass this exam must take MUSM 100 fall semester prior to taking MUSM 101/111.

Freshman students. Freshman students interested in a music degree should enroll in the following courses for fall semester and should contact the music office regarding theory placement exam, applied lessons and auditions for performing organizations.

1. MUSM 125. Music in World Culture.
2. Applied music lessons. Instrumental or vocal. Applications for applied music lessons are available in the music office or online at www.stcloudstate.edu/music. In addition to lessons in an applied major, applied piano lessons are recommended for all music majors as preparation for the piano proficiency.
3. Performing organization. Musical performing organizations are available for all levels of musical experience. Auditions are held during the first week of classes; Students may check the Music Department Office for schedules.

Upper Division Writing Requirement. Completion of MUSM 323 fulfills the Upper Division Writing Requirement for all bachelor's degree programs offered by the Department of Music. BES majors in music and transfer students may seek permission through the department chair and the instructor of record to accept the completion of MUSM 321 or 322 to fulfill the UDWR.

Bachelor of Arts

This program is primarily for those interested in music as personal enrichment, as background for a career in the music industry or preparation for further studies in music.

Major (45)
MUSM 101, 111, 125, 202, 203, 205, 212, 213, 304, 305, 321, 322, 323; MUSP 270
6 semesters of applied major (minimum of 1 semester at 300 level)
2 semesters of major performing organization
4 semesters of elective performing organization
2 semesters of applied piano (non-pianists) with completion of piano proficiency OR
2 semesters of applied minor instrument (pianists)
2 credits music electives

Optional Emphases:
Jazz (19)
MUSM 229, 423, 433, 434, 468, 469
2 semesters MUSP 157 or 158
2 credits of applied major

Music and New Media (24)
MUSM 433, 434, 438
2 semesters MUSM 435
2 semesters MUSM 437
2 semesters MUSM 401
1 semester MUSP 396
2 semesters MUSM 301 (fulfills 2 credit B.A. Music elective requirement)

Theory/Composition (22)
MUSM 229, 402, 403, 423, 433, 434
2 semesters MUSM 301
2 semesters MUSM 401
1 semester MUSP 396 (composition recital)

Minor (22-23)
MUSM 101, 111, 125, 202, 205, 212
Choose one course from the following: MUSM 321, 322, 323 (corequisites do not apply)
2 semesters of applied major
2 semesters of elective performing organization
5 credits of music electives (upon consultation with music adviser)

Bachelor of Music

This program is developed to prepare students for private studio teaching and/or further graduate study for careers in professional performance and college teaching.

Admission to the BM degree is dependent upon passing the sophomore review.

Major (77-84)
Core (62-63):
MUSM 101, 111, 125, 202, 203, 205, 212, 213, 304, 305, 321, 322, 323, 402
MUSP 270
2 semesters at 2 credits of applied major (at 100 level)
2 semesters at 3 credits of applied major (at 200 level)
4 semesters at 3 credits of applied major (at 300-400 level)
MUSP 396 (corequisite of 300 level applied major), 496 (corequisite of 400 level applied major), The following applies to piano pedagogy only: MUSP 396 for 2 cr. or MUSP 496 for 2 cr.

Electives: (Choose one) MUSM 301 (one year required to fulfill elective requirement), 403, or 433
4 semesters of applied piano (non-pianists) and completion of piano proficiency or
4 semesters of applied minor instrument (pianists)

Choose one of the following emphases:

Vocal Performance (21)
4 semesters of major performing organization
2 semesters of elective ensemble
2 semesters of MUSP 360
MUSE 442, MUSM 242
2 semesters of foreign language (consult with your adviser before selecting a language emphasis)

Instrumental performance (17)
6 semesters of major performing organization
2 semesters of elective ensemble
MUSE 345
7 credits of music electives (recommended: MUSM 301, 403, 421, 433, 434, ensembles or chamber music).

Piano Performance (14)
4 semesters of major performing organization
3 semesters of elective ensemble or chamber music
MUSE 430, 431; MUSM 436, MUSP 405

Piano Pedagogy (16)
2 semesters of major performing organization
3 semesters of elective ensemble or chamber music
MUSE 334, 430, 431, 477, 478; MUSM 436, MUSP 405

Bachelor of Science

This program is primarily for those interested in teaching music in the elementary and secondary schools. Entering freshmen are encouraged to seek academic advice early regarding specific requirements in order to plan their program efficiently. Entering students with limited background in applied study, piano skills, and/or music theory should elect additional courses to strengthen those skills.

Major (61)
Core (47):
MUSM 101, 111, 125, 202, 203, 205, 212, 213, 304, 305, 321, 322, 323;
MUSP 270; MUSE 240, 331, 332, 468
2 semesters of applied major at 100 level
6 semesters of major performing organization
2 semesters of applied piano (non-pianists) with completion of piano proficiency OR 2 semesters of applied minor (pianists) with completion of 200-level proficiency
Junior Recital (co-requisite of 1 semester applied lessons at 300 level or above).

Vocal Emphasis (14)
2 semesters of applied major at 200 level
2 semesters of applied major at or above 200 level (one semester required at 300 level)
MUSP 372; MUSE 244, 334, 442
2 credits of applied piano (non-pianists) OR 2 credits of applied voice (pianists) with completion of 200 level proficiency

Instrumental Emphasis (14)
2 semesters of applied major at 200 level
2 semesters of applied major at or above 200 level (one semester required at 300 level)
MUSP 370; MUSE 346, 347, 348, 349

In addition to the 61 credit music major, students in the BS program must complete the professional education sequence. A list of these courses may be found in this Catalog under Teacher Development. Music majors do not need to take IM 422, and will register for 11 credits of ED 467. BS music majors must also plan general education courses carefully, using MUSM 125 as one course in Fine Arts and Humanities, and a waiver of three credits in the Social Behavioral Sciences (left hand column) for CEEP 262 and 361 and a waiver of 3 credits for Social Science (right hand column) for 6 credits of ED courses, and a waiver of PESS 122. Students should also elect IM 260 or ETS 157 as a general education course to meet the technology competency requirement for admission to Teacher Education.

Bachelor of Elective Studies

Major (32)
Completion of 32 credits with the approval of the department.

*MUSM, Music/Musicianship; MUSP, Music Performance; MUSE, Music Education