Music Handbook Revised May Resources for Students and Faculty

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1 Music Handbook Revised May 2017 Resources for Students and Faculty 0

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview of the Music Handbook... 3 Mission Statement... 3 Accreditation... 3 Goals... 3 Kansas State Department of Education Music Standards... 4 Degree Programs in Music... 6 Music Faculty & Staff... 7 General Information Accompanists... 8 Advising... 9 Applied Music... 9 Auditorium... 9 Calendar... 9 Classrooms... 9 Computers... 9 Concert Etiquette... 9 Copyright Infringement Curriculum Declaring a Major Ensembles Concert Chorale Symphonic Band Orchestra Women s Ensemble Chamber Ensembles Faculty Office Hours Fees Health and Safety Instrument Loan and Rental Keys Library Lockers Participation Awards Practice Rooms Purchasing Music Scheduling of Lessons Academic Policies and Procedures Application & Admission to the Department Complaint Policy Concert Attendance Credit/Time Requirements Grading Policies Junior and Senior Recitals Jury Examinations Jury Evaluation Piano Proficiency Examination Practice Logs Programs

3 Portfolios Recital Performance Students with Disabilities Forms, Documents, and Worksheets Application for Acceptance to the Music Department as a Major Freshman Interview/Jury Sheet Sophomore Barrier Jury Sheet Jury Repertoire Sheet Jury Evaluation Form Concert Attendance Form Noon Recital Attendance Form Noon Recital Performance Form Piano Proficiency Examination Curriculum Worksheets Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Arts in Music/Emphasis in Composition Bachelor of Music Education Music Minor Suggested Courses of Study 4 year suggested sequence Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Arts in Music/Emphasis in Composition Bachelor of Music Education Petition for Acceptance to a MAJOR Program Faculty Resources Repertoire lists Brass/Percussion Piano Organ Strings Guitar Vocal Woodwinds

4 OVERVIEW OF THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT HANDBOOK The Handbook contains important information for students regarding the policies and curricula of the music department. Students should use the Handbook as a resource for planning for the major and accessing information regarding departmental policies and procedures. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Benedictine College Music Department complements the mission of the college as presented in the catalog, and is accepted by the music faculty and all constituents of Benedictine College: The Benedictine College Music Department strives to present opportunities for students that meet the artistic, creative, and scholarly demands of those who intend to pursue teaching, performance or other careers in music. The Department enhances the cultural activities of the college and serves the student body with offerings in applied music and with vocal and instrumental ensembles. ACCREDITATION Benedictine College is accredited as a degree-granting institution of higher education by: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; National Association of Schools of Music; and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. GOALS 1. The Music Department aims to provide for students in the liberal arts degree programs (Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Music, Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music with Emphasis in Music Composition,) educational opportunities, performance experiences, and expectation of standards on a national level to prepare them for entrance into study on the graduate level and/or preparation for a professional career in music. 2. The Music Department aims to provide professional training for those students desiring to teach PreK-12 general music through the Bachelor of Music Education degree program. 3. The Music Department aims to successfully meet standards required by the appropriate accrediting agencies: National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, (CAEP). 4. The Music Department aims to provide to all students the opportunity to perform in ensembles, participate in music courses and applied music, and to attend musical events for their cultural development. 5. The Music Department aims to provide an atmosphere that fosters scholarship and independent research to reflect the character of Benedictine College as America's Discovery College. 3

5 KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MUSIC STANDARDS In addition to the goals, objectives, and competencies set for all teacher education students at Benedictine College, the Department of Music adheres to the following educational objectives that are specific to music education students and are issued by the Kansas State Department of Education. The Benedictine College Music Department and the Department of Education present programs for PreK-12 instrumental, vocal and general music. KSDE Standards for PreK-12 General Music are as follows: Standard # 1 - The teacher of PK-12 music (Instrumental, Vocal, General) has skills in pedagogy (planning, delivering instruction, and assessment) for vocal, instrumental, and general music. Content Knowledge 1.1 The teacher understands repertoire and pedagogy appropriate for various developmental stages. 1.2 The teacher knows representative works of the past and present from the solo, small, and large ensemble literature. 1.3 The teacher utilizes a variety of pedagogies appropriate to teaching singing, performing, listening, moving, creating, and reading/writing. Professional Skills 1.4 The teacher performs alone with musical understanding and technical proficiency sufficient to interpret and model representative works of the past and present. 1.5 The teacher performs alone and in small and large ensembles (vocal and instrumental). 1.6 The teacher demonstrates the ability to access musical and literary resources for vocal and/or instrumental music. 1.7 The teacher develops pedagogy appropriate for various developmental stages, and models/implements musical skills, such as singing, performing, listening, moving, creating, and reading/writing. 1.8 The teacher demonstrates singing effective for instructional purposes. 1.9 The teacher demonstrates functional knowledge of various instruments and musical technologies. Standard # 2 - The teacher of PK-12 music (Instrumental, Vocal, General) has skills in creating, arranging, and improvising. Content Knowledge 2.1 The teacher knows the characteristics, ranges and traditional usages of various musical sound sources to make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of content. Professional Skills 2.2 The teacher improvises melodies and accompaniments that are stylistically appropriate over various harmonic progressions for modeling and teaching improvisation. 2.3 The teacher performs written accompaniments on the music keyboard or chord instrument and transposes accompaniments to developmentally appropriate keys and ranges. 2.4 The teacher creates music appropriate for various developmental stages. 2.5 The teacher transcribes or arranges selected music for voices and instruments other than those for which the pieces were written in ways that preserve or enhance musical expression. Standard # 3 - The teacher of PK-12 music (Instrumental, Vocal, General) has skills in reading and writing music. Content Knowledge 3.1 The teacher understands the aural and notational skills required for creating and recreating music for instruction. Professional Skills 4

6 3.2 The teacher conducts from a variety of scores, reading multiple staves, transpositions, clefs, and contemporary notation. 3.3 The teacher performs music notation at sight vocally and instrumentally. 3.4 The teacher notates music from aural sources. 3.5 The teacher can develop and use criteria for evaluating selecting materials for reading and writing musical compositions. 3.6 The teacher selects, maintains, and integrates technology to facilitate music reading and writing. Standard # 4 - The teacher of PK-12 music (Instrumental, Vocal, General) has skills in listening to, analyzing, describing, and performing music. Content Knowledge 4.1 The teacher knows technical and symbolic vocabulary of music. 4.2 The teacher understands the organization of sound in musical forms. 4.3 The teacher understands the common elements of music and their interaction through aural and visual analysis. Professional Skills 4.4 The teacher identifies, through visual and aural analysis, composers and music representing diverse styles, periods, cultures, genres, and techniques of musical organization. 4.5 The teacher describes and models relevant performance practices, techniques, and compositional devices. 4.6 The teacher demonstrates effective strategies for developing students growth through a variety of active musical experiences. Standard # 5 - The teacher of PK-12 music (Instrumental, Vocal, General) has skills in selecting, analyzing, interpreting, presenting, and evaluating music and music performance within the context of music education. Content Knowledge 5.1 The teacher understands criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of teaching materials (i.e. compositions, arrangements, improvisations) and performances. Professional Skills 5.2 The teacher evaluates a varied repertoire of music through planning, engaged instruction, performance, and assessment. 5.3 The teacher demonstrates effective strategies for student exploration of the music of various historical periods and cultures as appropriate for various developmental stages. 5.4 The teacher facilitates student self-evaluation of music and musical performances. 5.5 The teacher develops, plans and implements music classroom instruction and performance at all developmental levels (i.e. inclusive, solo, chamber, auditioned). Standard # 6 - The teacher of PK-12 music (Instrumental, Vocal, General) can assess musical knowledge and skills. Content Knowledge 6.1 The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to measure student growth, monitor student progress, and inform both student and teacher decisions. Professional Skills 6.2 The teacher selects, designs, and applies music assessment strategies that evaluate the program to ensure students learning, skill, and artistic development. Standard # 7 - The teacher of PK-12 music (Instrumental, Vocal, General) demonstrates professional responsibility and reflective practice. Content Knowledge 7.1 The teacher understands cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects of music education to meet the needs of each learner. 7.2 The teacher is aware of the impact of a program within a community. 7.3 The teacher understands appropriate professional, ethical, administrative (financial, management, organizational, and operational) aspects of an overall music program. 5

7 Professional Skills 7.4 The teacher articulates a philosophy of music education. 7.5 The teacher provides musical experiences that enhance students intellectual, personal, emotional, social and career development. 7.6 The teacher articulates the unique musical contributions of cultural diversity. 7.7 The teacher manages the classroom and instructional time effectively through appropriately structured learning activities, efficient transitions and pacing, balanced presentations of music education materials, and music for performance. 7.8 The teacher operates and maintains musical instruments and equipment. 7.9 Teachers seek leadership roles and collaborative opportunities to ensure learner growth and to advance the profession The teacher demonstrates abilities in knowledge of technology and its pedagogical application within the classroom to deepen the students understanding of musical content. DEGREE PROGRAMS IN MUSIC Bachelor of Arts in Music: A degree designed for those students wishing to enrich their lives with the study of music. Those students desiring a professional career should pursue this degree program and consider further studies in graduate school. Bachelor of Arts in Music with Emphasis in Music Composition: A degree designed for those students seeking a career as a composer or continuing graduate studies in composition. Bachelor of Music Education: A degree designed for those students wishing to teach Pre-K-12 music. This program is approved by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, (CAEP), and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Music Minor: A program of study for those persons majoring in a discipline other than music who wish to acquire a basic background in music. 6

8 MUSIC FACULTY AND STAFF Name & Office Number Extension & Dr. Ruth E. Krusemark Department Chair 7598 Professor Piano, Organ, Theory BFH 308 Dr. Christopher Greco Theory, Orchestration, 7599 Associate Professor Woodwinds, BFH 323 Composition Dr. Kristin Newbegin Voice, Class Voice 7449 Adjunct BFH 205 Dr. Lara West Keyboard, 7353 Adjunct World Music Literature BFH 202 Mr. Ted Hanman Bands, Brass, Music Ed, 7996 Assistant Professor History, Percussion, SU Rehearsal Room Instrumental Conducting Mr. Tim Tharaldson Choral Ensembles, Voice 7597 Assistant Professor Class Voice, BFH 318 Choral Conducting Mr. Richard Yeager Music History, 7353 Adjunct Music Appreciation BFH 202 Mr. Keith Stanfield Strings 7347 Adjunct BFH 301 Mr. Jason Riley Guitar 7353 Adjunct BFH 202 Ms. Michelle Rautmann Piano 7347 Adjunct BFH 301 Sr. Susan Barber Music Appreciation 7347 Adjunct BFH 301 William Kenton Lanier Orchestra Adjunct Mrs. Lois Niemann Administrative Assistant 7477 BFH 309 Mrs. Laura Goehner-Moreno Staff Accompanist 7

9 GENERAL INFORMATION ACCOMPANISTS Students have the opportunity to serve as accompanists within the department. Please see the Chair if you would like to serve. We are fortunate to retain the services of an outstanding professional accompanist, Ms. Laura Goehner- Moreno. Here are the guidelines for you to follow to use her services: Laura Goehner-Moreno Benedictine College Staff Accompanist/Piano Collaborator Voice ~ Woodwinds ~ Brass ~ Strings ~ Percussion ~Guidelines~ Please call or to schedule an appointment at least 3 weeks before a performance. Remember to include all your available days and times when you first me. Deliver the music to my bulletin board. If the music is in the public domain, print out the music yourself and post it to my bulletin board in Fink, room #205. I should receive the music near the time you first contact me, about 3 weeks before we practice. Print guidelines: music must be single-sided, very black notes (not gray), white paper (not beige), no cut-off notes and include title. Remember to write your name on the first page so that I know whose music it is. Contact info: laura_goehner_moreno@hotmail.com Hone phone: Cell phone (for urgent needs): , text is fine Accompanying hours vary and are arranged on an individual basis. I am on campus Mondays - Thursdays. Practices are in the afternoon, ending by 3:15pm. 8

10 ADVISING You will be assigned an advisor for your first year of study. The advisor may or may not be a music faculty member. If you intend to pursue a music major please inform the registrar s office so that an appropriate advisor may be assigned. Please see your advisor frequently concerning academic issues. Your advisor is your best resource. The advisor may offer advice concerning available resources to aid you in other areas of your college experience. APPLIED MUSIC Applied music is at the heart of your music study. Your teacher will set goals for you to reach in regard to technique and literature. You are expected to regard your applied study as a priority. In a normal semester you should receive approximately 14 lessons (dependent upon breaks in the schedule). You will be expected to practice a minimum of five hours for 1 credit or 10 hours for 2 credits weekly. As a major in music, you will be required to perform a senior recital during your last formal semester. AUDITORIUM All recitals, unless otherwise noted on the music calendar, will be held in O Malley-McAllister Auditorium in the Student Union. This includes Noon recitals, Junior and Senior recitals and any other special performances. Organ recitals and other special events may be scheduled in the Abbey church. You must reserve additional auditorium time through the music department administrative assistant. The auditorium is used for activities by the entire campus so please plan ahead to reserve the venue. CALENDAR You will be ed a Music Department calendar at the beginning of the year. You should make an attempt to attend as many events as possible. Concert Attendance (CONATT I-VI) requires six noon recitals and eight major events. For college calendars visit CLASSROOMS All music classrooms are located on the second and third floors of Bishop Fink Hall and St. John Paul II Student Center Rehearsal Room. COMPUTERS Several computers are located in rooms 315, 310 and 317 of Bishop Fink Hall that provide a variety of software in theoretical exercises and composition. A dedicated computer for Smart Music is located in room 317. MUSC 1000 requires computer-assisted learning through Practica Musica. CONCERT ETIQUETTE Please dress appropriately for participation in a recital or concert. Your appearance gives the audience a first impression of the performance experience. Ensemble directors are explicit on the uniform dress for their events. In an ensemble, avoid anything that makes you stand out from the other participants. Recitalists: If the audience applauds your entrance you must acknowledge them graciously. Following your performance bow and then acknowledge your accompanist and other performers. Audience: Concerts require intense listening by the audience. Any distraction to either the performer or the audience is not acceptable. PLEASE no talking, excessive movement, paper shuffling, candy wrappers, or any other distractive practices are allowed. Always arrive early but if you arrive after the program has started, do not look for a seat until the next applause has begun. Please turn off all electronic devices. Food or drink is never permitted in a concert venue. Give your attention to the performer. Applaud when the performer arrives on stage. Do not applaud between movements of a multi-movement work. Applause is the only appropriate response to a performance. PLEASE no yelling, cheering or whistling. Absolutely no flash photography is allowed during a recital or concert. Never leave in the midst of a selection. If you must exit, 9

11 do so at the next applause. While children are encouraged to attend recitals, a distracting child should be removed IMMEDIATELY to preserve a positive experience for the performer and for the audience. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT Xeroxing more than 10% of a work for educational purposes is strictly forbidden by law. Soloists cannot legally supply Xerox copies for their accompanists unless the music is in the public domain. Please plan ahead to have the originals available. Please review the law online at: CURRICULUM All students should be familiar with the requirements for each degree as they are outlined in the worksheets for their respective degrees. As was stated before, constant communication with your advisor is crucial to your success in obtaining a degree from Benedictine College. (See Curriculum Worksheets on pgs ) There is a four-year suggested sequence of courses for the music majors located in the documents section of this handbook (pgs ) Adjustments may be required dependent upon course availability but you should plan a similar course of study for your music major. DECLARING A MAJOR Students accepted into the music program should complete a Petition for Acceptance to a MAJOR Program. (see form pg. 45) This can be done after formal acceptance to the department following the sophomore barrier. The Chair of the Music Department must sign this petition. A copy is kept in the Music Department and the official copy must go to the Registrar s Office. ENSEMBLES All music majors seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree, or a Bachelor of Arts degree with emphasis in Composition, must take 8 credits of a major ensemble. A major ensemble is defined as Concert Chorale, Women s Ensemble, Symphonic Band, or Orchestra. Ensemble requirements for music education majors are as follows: instrumental majors must 7 semesters band, 3 semesters choir; vocal majors must take 7 semesters choir, 3 semesters band; string majors must take 7 semesters orchestra, 3 semesters total, band and choir combined. Music education majors must also take 2 credits of a chamber ensemble as described below. Benedictine College offers the following ensembles: CONCERT CHORALE A chorus of approximately 70 voices, the Concert Chorale performs a variety of choral music from the sacred and secular repertoire. The choir performs two concerts each semester and meets from 2:25-3:15 P.M. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Rehearsal Room of St. John Paul II Student Union. Mr. Timothy Tharaldson, Director SYMPHONIC BAND A concert ensemble performing standard band repertoire, open to all students with prior experience. They perform two major concerts each semester. The class meets from 4:05-5:00 P.M. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Rehearsal Room of St John Paul II Student Union. Mr. Ted Hanman, Director ORCHESTRA The BC/Atchison Community Orchestra is open to all string players and selected players. The group meets on Thursdays from 7:00 9:30 P.M. in the Rehearsal Room of St. John Paul II Student Union, and performs one major event each semester. Mr. William Kenton Lanier, Conductor. WOMEN S ENSEMBLE An ensemble that performs standard SSA literature and is open to all female students. The group meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-1:50 P.M. in the rehearsal room of St. John Paul II Student Union. Mr. Tim Tharaldson, director. CHAMBER ENSEMBLES Chamber Singers is an audition group of around twenty-four SATB singers. Extensive time commitment and travel required. Mr. Tim Tharaldson, director 10

12 Men s Choir performs standard TTBB literature and is open to all male students. Mr. Tim Tharaldson, director Jazz Band performs standard jazz and big band charts. This ensemble is by permission only. Mr. Ted Hanman, director. BC Brass Ensemble open to all brass players and performs each semester in concert. Mr. Ted Hanman, director. BC Drumline: This audition ensemble performs at home football games, occasional basketball games and college events. Mr. Ted Hanman, director. Voice, Woodwind, brass, percussion and string chamber ensembles are developed as needed. See the appropriate instructor if you are interested in participating. FACULTY OFFICE HOURS All music faculty members will have their office hours and schedules posted outside their office doors. Students should consult these postings and contact the faculty for appointments during these posted times. FEES Music majors receive 8 semesters applied lessons (7 for BME) of the major instrument plus an optional 1 credit per semester for an additional instrument without charge. Any additional applied study will result in an appropriate fee per credit hour. Music minors will receive 2 semesters (1 credit each) of their major instrument without charge. Additional applied study will incur the applied lesson fee. Anyone who enrolls in any applied lessons, class voice, class guitar or composition class, will be assessed a one-time Music Technology fee per semester. Students in choral groups, class voice and applied music (except percussion, piano, organ, guitar) are assessed a fee for the use of the staff accompanist. Applied music study by nonmajors or non-minors will be assessed the applied lesson fee. HEALTH AND SAFETY (1) Hearing Health We recommend that students, faculty and staff promote hearing heath by adhering to the guidelines articulated concerning Noise-Induced Hearing Loss by the National Association of Schools of Music and the Performing Arts Medical Association. Protecting Your Hearing Health Student Information Sheet on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Standard Version National Association of Schools of Music Performing Arts Medicine Association This document is not copyrighted. It may be reproduced in whole or in part in the interest of education and institutional development. This resource may be edited to fit the local needs of departments, schools, or institutions. Any organization or institution may reproduce the document in quantities sufficient for its own use, but not for sale. Notice of credit to NASM and PAMA should appear on all versions of this resource, both original and as edited for local use. Protecting Your Hearing Health An NASM PAMA Student Information Sheet on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Hearing health is essential to your lifelong success as a musician. Your hearing can be permanently damaged by loud sounds, including music. Technically, this is called Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Such danger is constant. Noise-induced hearing loss is generally preventable. You must avoid overexposure to loud sounds, especially for long periods of time.the closer you are to the source of a loud sound, the greater the risk of damage to your hearing mechanisms. Sounds over 85 db (your typical vacuum cleaner) in intensity pose the greatest risk to your hearing.risk of hearing loss is based on a combination of sound or loudness intensity and duration. Recommended maximum daily exposure times (NIOSH) to sounds at or above 85 db are as follows: o 85 db (vacuum cleaner, MP3 player at 1/3 volume) 8 hours o 90 db (blender, hair dryer) 2 hours o 94 db (MP3 player at 1/2 volume) 1 hour 100 db (MP3 player at full volume, lawnmower) 15 minutes O 110 db (rock concert, power tools) 2 minutes o 120 db (jet planes at take-off) without ear protection, sound damage is almost immediate. Certain behaviors (controlling volume levels in practice and rehearsal, avoiding noisy environments, turning down the volume) reduce your risk of hearing loss. Be mindful of those MP3 earbuds..the use of earplugs and earmuffs helps to protect your hearing health. 11

13 Day-to-day decisions can impact your hearing health, both now and in the future. Since sound exposure occurs in and out of school, you also need to learn more and take care of your own hearing health on a daily, even hourly basis. It is important to follow basic hearing health guidelines. It is also important to study this issue and learn more. If you are concerned about your personal hearing health, talk with a medical professional. If you are concerned about your hearing health in relationship to your program of study, consult the appropriate contact person at your institution. This information is provided by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA). For more information, check out the other NASM- PAMA hearing health documents, located on the NASM Web site at the URL linked below. PAMA_Hearing_Health Protecting Your Hearing Health: Student Information Sheet on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss NASM/PAMA: November 2011 V-2 ( Student_Information_Sheet-Standard.pdf) Instructors must advise students in high -risk situations, particularly wind and percussion ensembles, of the risks for hearing loss and provide preventative measures, such as earplugs for potentially dangerous situations. Students in the MUSC 3200 Pk-12 Music Methods Course are also advised of the policies for prevention and education of their students in practicums, as well. Faculty members are also instructed to monitor situations across campus in which students may be exposed to excessive levels of noise and report to the Music Chair. Students engaging in amplified sound situations within the department are also introduced to the potentials of hearing loss at sustained high levels. Additional information can be found at: (1)Vocal Health Information on maintaining general vocal health is included in the applied music syllabus. MU 224 Vocal Communication and Technique includes pedagogical aspects that address laryngeal health and function, as well as the general vocal health issues similar to those outlined in the applied syllabus. Students are introduced to general vocal health issues in the choral ensembles in regard to dangerous methods of singing that can potentially harm the voice. (2)Musculoskeletal Health Students in applied music and ensembles are instructed on the benefits of correct breathing, posture and muscular use to prevent injury. Correct conducting techniques in regard to and musculoskeletal health are presented in MU 304, Introduction to Conducting, MU 424 Instrumental Conducting and MU 404 Choral Conducting. Students are urged to develop safe practice habits and to know the limitations of the body in regard to issues for the particular instruments. Pianists are particularly vulnerable to carpal tunnel syndrome or other muscular/skeletal issues. Applied piano teachers identify preventative measures in their syllabi. Students are referred, when necessary, to appropriate medical professionals. (3) Safety Many procedures have been initiated to assure the safety of students on campus. Enhanced lighting for nighttime has increased the sense of safety of students and staff on campus. Accessible rules and procedures for emergency preparedness have provided clarity to all constituents in various emergency situations. Students are also given information on multiple health issues including mental health and counseling procedures. The institution is required to submit for public viewing by the Clery Act an annual security report and fire safety report for every calendar year. The report is available in pdf form online at: The report addresses many issues in regard to security including campus law enforcement policies, disciplinary procedures and crime prevention and reporting. The buildings and campus are monitored by security officers and the hours are posted. 12

14 INSTRUMENT LOAN AND RENTAL The Music Department does not have instruments available for rental. Please see the appropriate applied instructor for inquiries concerning instrument availability. Students should be responsible to own their instruments with the exception of large brass, string or percussion instruments such as the Sousaphone, string bass, drums, etc. that support the ensembles. KEYS Keys may be checked out for the practice rooms, band room, woodwind, brass, and percussion rooms. Each key requires a $10 deposit refundable when the key is returned. Keys may be checked out in the music office from 8 a.m - noon. LIBRARY Records, scores and CD s are located in room 315 of Bishop Fink Hall. This room houses 1200 choral titles, over 2000 scores, and 6000 records and has study space for students. Students are not allowed to remove any recordings from the Music Library. The main library houses all other books and reference materials. The music library maintains several listening stations for records and compact discs. LOCKERS There are a limited number of lockers available for books and instruments. Lockers are located in the thirdfloor hallways by the practice rooms in Bishop Fink Hall. Padlocks for these lockers may be checked out, free of charge, from the department assistant in the music office, or you may provide your own padlock. PARTICIPATION AWARDS Students, prior to matriculation, may audition for a participation award in one of the large ensembles. Students must remain in the assigned ensemble to receive a participation award on an on-going basis. The participation awards for incoming students are considered as part of the entire financial package for students. Therefore, current students may not apply for participation awards. If you are receiving a participation award you must sign a contract every semester, which must be returned to the music office. Please refer to the participation award contract in the documents section of this handbook. PRACTICE ROOMS Students are assigned practice rooms at the beginning of the semester. You will be sharing this room with several students so it is important to develop a schedule for the room. Practice rooms are located on 2 nd and 3 rd floors of Bishop Fink Hall. We ask that no food or drink, other than water be taken into the practice rooms. Access to Bishop Fink Hall is from 6:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily. We are fortunate to be an All-Steinway School and we ask you to be good stewards of these fine instruments. Please do not open windows in the practice rooms or place anything on the pianos that could harm them. PURCHASING MUSIC There are many resources online for purchasing music. Please ask your applied teacher for the appropriate companies or sites. Music majors need to begin purchasing music, recommended by their applied teachers, in order to build their private libraries. Students are assessed fees in several ensembles to cover the cost of music purchases. PLEASE adhere to copyright laws. SCHEDULING OF LESSONS You should provide your applied teacher with a copy of your schedule approximately 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the term. The teacher will determine your lesson time based upon your mutual availability. 13

15 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES APPLICATION AND ADMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT All students desiring to be music majors must successfully complete the procedure for acceptance by the department. The first screening procedure occurs in the freshman year after the successful completion of Fundamentals of Music (MU 100). Step One: February 15 th of each year: All freshmen desiring to major in music must fill out an application as part of the requirements for acceptance into the Music Program as a major. (See Application for Acceptance on pg. 21 ) Step Two: During the last two weeks of school a 15 minute interview and jury will be administered.(see Freshman Interview/Jury Sheet on pg. 22 ) Students will prepare music representing contrasting styles in a 10 minute performance for the jury. (The student may prepare more but the faculty will hear a performance of no more than 10 minutes.) Decisions on literature and memorization are at the discretion of the instructor. This jury will substitute for the regular end-of-the-semester jury. The student will be asked to identify reasons for wanting to be accepted into the department. Students will be asked to bring their practice logs. All music faculty will be present and will contribute to the discussion regarding the student s progress in applied music, ensembles and coursework. Following the interview/jury the Music Faculty will discuss the student and make one of the following decisions: Entrance into the program with no reservations Entrance into the program with reservations Probationary entrance into the program Denial of entrance into the program Students denied entrance into the program will be asked to make an appointment with the Chair to discuss other options for a major in a different area. Results of the discussion will be submitted on the Freshman Jury/Interview form to be placed in the student s file. The music department will send a copy of the form stating the results of the interview/jury. All forms should be typed using the computer. An electronic copy of the form will be ed to each student. Rationale: This process should provide early identification of problems in all areas as well as raising the bar for progress in applied music and academic courses. Step Three: Every semester students will be evaluated in the regular jury until the Sophomore Barrier: At the end of the sophomore year those students will present a 15 minute jury with the student preparing music representing contrasting styles in a 10 minute performance for the jury. (Student may prepare more but faculty will only hear a 10 minute performance.) Decisions on literature and memorization are at the discretion of the instructor. Scales and sight reading will be required during the Sophomore jury/interview. (See Sophomore Barrier Jury Sheet on pg. 24) A short discussion will be held following the performance so that all faculty are aware the progress of the student. The music faculty will submit (collectively) a form with the information for the student s file. A letter to the student will follow identifying strengths, weaknesses and the determination of the status of the student: Continuation in the Music Program with no reservations. Continuation in the Music Program with reservations. Probationary continuation in the Music Program. Denial of continuation in the Music Program. 14

16 This procedure is designed to provide constant monitoring of music majors throughout their college careers. Early detection of inability to proceed as a music major will be beneficial to help students investigate other avenues. The jury experience for all other students will remain the same. COMPLAINT POLICY (from the Benedictine College Student Handbook, , p ) 1. Complaint and Grievance Policy Benedictine College is committed to treating all students fairly and respectfully. The College s policies that apply to students are published annually in the Benedictine College Catalog and in the Benedictine College Student Handbook. These publications are available on-line on the Benedictine College website. In an instance of perceived violation of a College policy, a student may file a complaint. This policy provides two avenues for pursuing a complaint: an Informal Resolution Procedure and a Formal Resolution Procedure. Students may utilize either or both procedures. This policy is intended as an avenue of redress when a student has a general complaint against the College or an administrator of the College that is not clearly encompassed by another College policy. If a student has a complaint dealing with conduct explicitly covered by another policy, such as sexual harassment, the explicity policy (in the example, the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures) will apply. Informal Resolution Procedure The student arranges a meeting with the person involved with the complaint and/or with the direct supervisor of the person involved. For example, a student who perceives that he or she has been graded unfairly on an assignment should meet with the faculty member who assigned the grade. In this example, the meeting with the faculty member may be followed up with a meeting with the department chair or the original meeting might be with the department chair. Another example would be a complaint to the Student Life Office involving a Resident Director. The student would meet with Resident Director or the Director of Residence Life and attempt to resolve the issue in this way. If the informal process does not resolve the complaint, the student may utilize the formal complaint procedure. Formal Resolution Procedure A formal complaint is in writing and sets forth a statement of the issue, the College policy or procedures violated, and the specific remedy sought. The complaint is normally submitted using an online form found on the Benedictine College website on the Student Complaints page. The complaint can also be submitted on paper to the Office of Assessment & Institutional Research (Library 210) and it will be forwarded to the appropriate office if you are not aware of where to submit it. Many areas already have specific ways to handle complaints that closely parallel the steps specified below. In cases such as these, a formal complaint will be directed to the appropriate person and the previously approved appeal process will be followed. LEVEL 1 Normally, the person to whom the complaint has been submitted (the investigator), conducts, within seven (7) business days of receiving the complaint, a formal conference with the student, permitting her or him to provide any necessary relevant information. 15

17 The investigator confers with the other person or persons involved and conducts an additional investigation as he or she deems necessary. Normally, a written recommendation is sent within seven (7) business days of the first formal conference. The recommendation is sent to the student and the other person or persons who are directly involved. The written recommendation states the background information, the rationale for the recommendation, and the recommended action, if any. Copies of the original complaint and the written recommendation are kept for a minimum of five years. LEVEL 2 If any of the parties involved in the complaint do not feel it is adequately resolved in Level 1, they may submit a written appeal within fourteen (14) business days of receipt of the Level 1 recommendation to the direct supervisor of the person who wrote the recommendation. The written appeal must specify the conditions that s/he believes were not adequately or appropriately taken into consideration in Level 1. Normally, the supervisor holds a hearing within fourteen (14) business days of receipt of the appeal or complaint and a written recommendation is sent to the student and others within fourteen (14) business days of such hearing. In cases of appeals to Level 2, copies of the original complaint and the Level 1 and Level 2 written recommendations are kept for a minimum of five years. LEVEL 3 Except in the case of a complaint against the President, where the Board of Directors has final authority, written appeals of the Level 2 recommendation must be submitted to the President within fourteen (14) business days. The written appeal must specify the conditions that s/he believes were not adequately or appropriately taken into consideration in Level 2. The President makes the final decision. Normally, the President's written decision is sent to the student and other parties within fourteen (14) business days of receiving the Level 3 appeal. In cases of appeals to Level 3, copies of the original complaint, the previous written recommendations, and the final decision are kept for a minimum of five years. To access the Benedictine College Student Handbook go to: CONCERT ATTENDANCE Please review carefully the concert attendance policy: Students must attend 14 events to receive credit (CR) for the class. Attendance at six noon recitals is required. The Noon Recital Attendance Form is distributed at the beginning of each recital and must be signed and turned in to the attending faculty member at the conclusion of the recital. (See Noon Recital Attendance Form, pg. 29) Eight of the 14 events are to be major events on or offcampus. For all 8 major events, students must complete an electronic form with a short review of the performance, and, for out of town performances, must submit a program with a signature of an appropriate witness, such as an usher. (The witness may not be another student.) The electronic form will be ed to you at the beginning of the semester. Forms and programs must be submitted to the music office within 1 week after the event. No handwritten forms will be accepted. (See Concert Attendance Form, pg. 28) CREDIT/TIME REQUIREMENT Credit Hour formulas and policies 1. Formulas a. Benedictine College (1) The basic formula identifies that one semester credit hour (50 minute class) requires two hours outside of class. (2) Citation and location Credit Hour Definition Benedictine College uses the Carnegie Unit as a guide when defining a credit hour for 16

18 undergraduate classes. A semester credit hour represents a minimum of one fifty-minute class period a week for the semester. In addition, the student is expected to spend an average of two hours outside of class for each hour in class. Benedictine College Catalog, , p. 60) b. Music Unit Benedictine College Music Department Credit hour compliance guidelines for (1) Applied Music: MUSC 1005, 4997, , all applied lessons (2) Ensembles: MUSC , , , , , , , , , , , , , , (3) Music Education and Conducting: MUSC 1200, 1201, 1202, 2200, 3200, 3201, 4200, 4201 (4) Music History: MUSC 1100, 1101, 1102, 4100, 4101 (5) Music Theory: MUSC 1001, 1001, 1002, 2000, 3000, 3003, 3004, 3005, 4003 We define the following for the average student for these courses: Activity Assigned readings (4) At least 1 hour per class meeting (5) 2 hours per textbook chapter Writing (3) (4) At least 5 hours per semester Problem sets (5) 1-2 hours per assignment Technology-aided learning (5) 1 hour per week Oral presentation preparation (3) 5 hours (5) 2.5 hours per presentation Service Learning or Civic Engagement Lab, Studio, or (music) practice time Research (1) 5 hours per week per credit (2) 2 hours per week (4) at least 8 hours per project Individual projects Group projects Practicum/clinicals (3) 50 hours observation Study/review (3) (4) (5) at least 5 hours each exam Required time for a semester course # of credit hours # of minutes in-class meeting each week 1 50 minutes 1680 minutes minutes 3360 minutes minutes 5040 minutes minutes 6720 minutes minutes 8400 minutes # of required minutes outside of class per semester 17

19 GRADING POLICIES Following the freshman year all new music majors shall be evaluated by the music faculty for continuance as a music major. Any student receiving lower than a C- in any music course shall be placed on departmental probation for one semester. After one semester the student shall be reviewed for acceptance or dismissal within the department. In addition, a student may be placed on probation in the applied area at the discretion of the applied teacher and with the consensus of the entire music faculty. For all music majors and minors, no grade less than a C- in any music course will be accepted for graduation. JUNIOR AND SENIOR RECITALS Presentation of a senior recital is compulsory for music majors. Junior recitals are optional and presented as preparation for the senior recital and at the discretion of the applied teacher. Junior recitals will be joint recitals. Only music majors are eligible to present junior and senior recitals. The department chair and the applied teacher will schedule the recital and decide who will share the event. Students presenting senior recitals will perform only on their major instrument. Secondary instruments may not be included on the senior recital since the recital should be representative of the cumulative work in a particular applied area. A student must successfully pass a jury prior to 30 days before the recital date or the recital will be postponed. Students are responsible for scheduling the recital jury. One faculty member should be involved in addition to the applied teacher. All junior and senior recitals will be scheduled at 4:00 P.M. on Fridays during the academic year when possible. JURY EXAMINATIONS All music majors enrolled in applied music must perform a jury examination at the end of each semester. The applied teacher shall approve a piece to be presented to the entire music faculty. Memorization is at the discretion of the applied teacher. Jury Repertoire Sheets (pg.26) should list pieces, and exercises studied and performances accomplished during the semester. Performances pertain to the material studied in the applied lessons. All music majors must complete a jury repertoire sheet, which should be included in their portfolios. Music majors will be responsible for any literature listed on the Jury Repertoire Sheet. While the entire music faculty will hear each student and assign a grade, the final grade will remain the responsibility of the applied instructor. All students in applied music (non-majors and minors) will perform on a noon recital in lieu of a jury. The department will schedule a special noon recital(s) for non-majors and minors at the end of the semester, which will fulfill the jury requirement. A student may also fulfill the jury requirement by performing on a regular noon recital with the following condition: In the fall semester, the recital performance must be after November 1, and in the spring semester, the recital performance must be after April 1. In this case, the student will not have to perform again on the Non-major/minor recital at the end of the semester. A student may perform a jury waiver at an earlier date only at the discretion and permission of the applied teacher. A junior/senior who presents a recital or major performance may not be required to present a jury at the end of the same semester. This decision is left to the discretion of the applied teacher. All students (majors, non-majors, minors) must submit an electronic copy of the jury repertoire sheet to the department administrative assistant prior to the time of their jury or jury waiver performance. The Jury Repertoire Sheet (found on pg. 26) is used for all jury performances except the Freshman/Interview Jury, and the Sophomore Barrier Jury (both of which have a separate repertoire sheet). JURY EVALUATION All jury performances will be evaluated using the same form. All music faculty members in attendance at the jury will complete a separate form. Scores will then be averaged and comments will be compiled on one form, which will be sent electronically to each student for inclusion in their portfolios. A copy will also be placed in the student s personal file in the music department. (See Jury Evaluation Form, pg. 27 ) PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION All music majors must pass the piano proficiency examination (see pg. 30) prior to graduation. Music education students must pass the examination in the semester prior to student teaching. Students should schedule the piano proficiency examination with the Chair of the Music Department. 18

20 PRACTICE LOGS All students in applied lessons must submit a weekly practice log to their applied instructor. (Practice logs will be developed and distributed by each individual instructor.) Students enrolled in 1 hour of credit must prove 5 hours (minimum) a week of practice. Students enrolled in 2 credits must prove 10 hours (minimum) a week of practice. The Music Department Faculty adopted the following policy: No student shall receive an A in applied music if the practice logs are not submitted or if the student is deficient in the requisite number of practice hours. PROGRAMS All students performing junior or senior recitals must have the program information to the administrative assistant no less than ten days prior to the event. Birth and death dates of the composers are mandatory. The applied instructor must approve of the recital program and any notes before acceptance by the administrative assistant. Students performing in noon recitals must fill out the Noon Recital Performance Form (pg. 29) and turn in by noon the day before the recital. Students will not be allowed to perform if the form is not turned in on time. PORTFOLIOS Benedictine College Music Department will require the collection of artifacts for portfolio assessment for music majors. All students from the beginning of their tenure at Benedictine College would begin gathering hardcopy information. The portfolios can be creative and contain information of interest to the students but must contain the following: 1. Copies of programs in which the student has participated (solos, ensembles) 2. List of concerts attended (this would be merely a summary list from the concert attendance forms) 3. Jury repertoire sheets from all semesters 4. Freshman Jury/Interview summary sheet 5. Sophomore Barrier Jury Sheet 6. Copy of the semester s grades from Oasis (placed in portfolio after grades distributed) 7. Examples of works of pride in music courses (examinations, assignments, papers, compositions, etc.) 8. Copy of the application to the department (Feb. of freshman year) including the statement of intent to become a music major. Curricular 4-year plan for entering students/graduation plan for transfers. 9. Jury faculty summary sheets (post-juries) 10. Junior/Senior Recital programs 11. Piano Proficiency evaluation form 12. Practice logs 13. Optional section anything they do outside of college awards, internships, auditions, etc. Be creative. Students should bring portfolios to the jury at the end of the semester for review by the faculty. All majors who are not required to perform a jury must submit their portfolio, to the Department Chair, for examination by the first scheduled day of finals. Final review of the portfolio will be included in the P/F for the senior comprehensive (MUSC SENIORCOMP). RECITAL PERFORMANCE Students must complete a Noon Recital Performance Form (see form on pg. 29) for inclusion on the program for noon recitals. This form requires the signatures of the applied instructor, the accompanist (if applicable) and the student performer. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain all necessary signatures and submit the form to the music office by noon of the day before the recital. Information pertaining to the selection must be written clearly and accurately. Each studio teacher has a policy for the number of performances on student recitals per semester. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Benedictine College complies with federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities that may affect their performance in a class or otherwise affect the individual s ability to enjoy the programs and services offered by the College. If a student requests accommodations, please contact Julie Romano, Coordinator of Disability Services, in the Student Success Center located in Guadalupe Hall, at

21 FORMS DOCUMENTS CURRICULUM WORKSHEETS REPERTOIRE LISTS 20

22 Music Department Application for acceptance to the Music Department as a major You must pass MU 100 prior to submitting this application. Application Due Date: February 15 th. Please click the shaded area to enter your information, then tab to next field. Name: Campus address: Phone: address: Check Desired Degree Program: Bachelor of Music Education Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts with Emphasis in Music Composition Instrument: Number of semesters of completed applied music: Applied Instructor: Essay: Please write an essay of no less than 250 words explaining your desire and intent to be accepted into the Music program as a major. 21

23 Music Department FRESHMAN INTERVIEW/JURY SHEET Recommendation for Entrance into the Music Department as a Major NAME APPLIED TEACHER Semester, 20 DEGREE SOUGHT: BA BME MAJOR EMPHASIS: PRIMARY INSTRUMENT ON/OFF CAMPUS SOLO PERFORMANCES THIS SEMESTER (Please list where performed, date and name of composition) COMPLETE LIST OF MATERIAL STUDIED THIS SEMESTER Technique (scales, arpeggios, etudes, vocalises) & other repertoire studied, accompaniments REPERTOIRE FOR JURY Selections (2 or more) should include contrasting styles of music to equal at least 10 minutes. 22

24 Freshman Interview/Jury, page 2 COMMENTS Date of Decision: RECOMMENDATION: Entrance into the program with no reservations Entrance into the program with reservations Probationary entrance into the program. Denial of entrance into the program. 23

25 Music Department NAME APPLIED TEACHER SOPHOMORE BARRIER JURY SHEET Recommendation for Continuation of Study Semester, 20 DEGREE PROGRAM: BA BME MAJOR EMPHASIS: PRIMARY INSTRUMENT ON/OFF CAMPUS SOLO PERFORMANCES THIS SEMESTER (Please list where performed, date and name of composition) COMPLETE LIST OF MATERIAL STUDIED THIS SEMESTER Technique (scales, arpeggios, etudes, vocalises) & other repertoire studied, accompaniments REPERTOIRE FOR JURY Selections (2 or more) should include contrasting styles of music to equal at least 10 minutes. 24

26 Sophomore Barrier, page 2 COMMENTS Date of Decision: RECOMMENDATION: Continuation in the Music Program with no reservations. Continuation in the Music Program with reservations. Probationary continuation in the Music Program. Denial of continuation in the Music Program. 25

27 Music Department JURY REPERTOIRE SHEET Semester, 20 NAME APPLIED TEACHER MAJOR INSTRUMENT MUSIC MAJORS: Is this your primary instrument? Number of semesters studied Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior ON/OFF CAMPUS SOLO PERFORMANCES THIS SEMESTER (Please list where performed, date and name of composition) COMPLETE LIST OF MATERIAL STUDIED THIS SEMESTER Technique (scales, arpeggios, etudes, vocalises) & other repertoire studied, accompaniments. REPERTOIRE FOR JURY 26

28 BENEDICTINE COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT JURY EVALUATION FORM End of Semester Jury FreshmanJury/Interview Sophomore Barrier Jury Jr. Recital Jury Jr. Recital Sr. Recital Jury Sr. Recital Student Name: Date of Recital/Jury: Instrument: Primary Instrument Yes No Juror: Degree Program: BA BME Minor ExCurr Unacceptable The student does not meet the basic criteria for the standard indicated. (0-.99) Acceptable The student meets the basic criteria and is considered proficient. (1-1.99) Distinguished The student exceeds the basic criteria to be considered proficient. ( ) Preparedness Technical Proficiency Appropriate Literature Musicality Stage Presence Overall Evaluation AVERAGE: PRACTICE LOG : SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY NA (Not applicable) 27

29 CONCERT ATTENDANCE MUSC CONATT I-VI Requirements: 14 concerts including 6 noon recitals, 8 major events: Ensemble Concerts; Faculty, Junior, Senior Recitals; Professional concerts on or off campus. For the 8 major events: use this form to write a short critical review of the concert that reflects your reaction to the music and performance. (This form will be sent to you electronically at the beginning of the semester.) Complete and return this form, electronically, to the Music Office, within a week following the event. You should include this review in your portfolio. Handwritten forms will not be accepted. No reviews will be accepted if they are not submitted within a week of the event. NAME: CONCERT NAME: DATE: 28

30 NOON RECITAL ATTENDANCE FORM NAME DATE CONCERT ATTENDED This form must be turned at the conclusion of the event to receive credit for Concert Attendance MUSC CONATT I-VI **************** NOON RECITAL PERFORMANCE FORM (Please print clearly) Recital Date Student Name Instrument/Voice Type Composition and Movement Composer Accompanist Length in Minutes Student s Signature Instructor s Signature Accompanist s Signature Jury Waiver (NonMajors Only) YES NO *ALL APPROPRIATE SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED BEFORE SUBMITTING FORM TO THE MUSIC OFFICE FORM DUE BY NOON ON THE DAY BEFORE THE RECITAL 29

31 BENEDICTINE COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION Student Name: Degree Program: BA BME Date of Examination: Examiner: Music Faculty: Circle the number that reflects your evaluation of the specific concept. Unacceptable The student does not meet the basic criteria for the standard indicated. (0-.99) Acceptable The student meets the basic criteria and is considered proficient. (1-1.99) Distinguished The student exceeds the basic criteria to be considered proficient. ( ) ) Play all major and 3 forms of the minor scales throughout the circle of fifths ) Play the five-finger scale plus the major, minor, diminished, and augmented triads on each tonic ) Play the I, IV6/4, I, V7, I throughout the circle of fifths ) Harmonize the following melody using primary and secondary triads ) Harmonize the following melody using primary and secondary triads with a stylistically appropriate accompaniment pattern ) Transpose the following piece either a half step up of down ) Sightread a four-part hymn or Bach chorale ) Improvise a melody over the given chord structure Overall Evaluation: PASS FAIL 30

32 NAME MAJOR: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC (REVISED Spring 2017) General Education Requirements NUMBER COURSE REQUIRED COMPLETED GRADE Core ENGL 1010 English Composition or 3 ENGL 1000 English Composition Foreign Language 4 Foreign Language 4 PHIL 1750 Principles of Nature 3 THEO 1100 Introduction to Theology 3 GNST 1000 BC Experience EXSC 1115 Wellness for Life 1 Health (EXSC Activity course) 1 TOTAL 19 Foundations: a course may satisfy one requirement Historical Perspective (6 hrs. total) Music History I MUSC Music History II MUSC 4101 (cannot be used as both Historical and Aesthetic) 3 or any course from the approved list Total 6 Aesthetic experience (6 hrs. total) (This foundation is achieved through the following courses) World Music Literature MUSC Music History and Literature II MUSC Total 6 Person and Community in the Modern World (3 hrs. total) Any course from the approved list. Total 3 Understanding the Natural World (7-8 hrs. total) ( One course must include a lab.) Acoustics (with lab) PHYS 1200 (Suggestion) Total 7-8 Faith Foundation (6 hrs. total) Any two courses from the approved list. 3 3 Total 6 Philosophical Inquiry (6 hrs. total) Any two courses from the approved list. 3 3 Total 6 31

33 Skills and Perspectives: a course may satisfy three requirements Written Communications (2 courses) Music History I MUSC Total 6 Oral Communication (1 course) Any course from the approved list. 3 Visual Communication (1 course) Any course from the approved list. MUSC 3201 Introduction to Conducting 1 Quantitative Analysis (1 course) Any course from the approved list. 3 Scientific Method (1 course) (This requirement is fulfilled by PHYS 1200 as listed earlier, or any course from approved list) Acoustics PHYS 1200 OR Global Perspective (1 course) Any course from approved list. MUSC 1100 World Music Literature 3 Western Perspective (1 course) (any course from approved list) Total General Education 53 Music Requirements MUSC 1000 Fundamentals of Music 2 MUSC 1001 Music Theory and Aural Skills I 3 MUSC 1002 Music Theory and Aural Skills II 3 MUSC 1003 Functional Keyboard I 1 MUSC 1004 Functional Keyboard II 1 MUSC 1101 World Music Literature 3 MUSC 2000 Music Theory and Aural Skills III 3 MUSC 3000 Music Theory and Aural Skills IV 3 MUSC 3201 Introduction to Conducting 1 MUSC 4100 Music History & Literature I 3 MUSC 4101 Music History & Literature II 3 PIAPROF Piano Proficiency Cr MUSC 4997 Senior Recital 1 SRCOMP Senior Comprehensive Cr 32

34 Applied Music Major Instrument 1 Major Instrument 1 Major Instrument 1 Major Instrument 1 Major Instrument 1 Major Instrument 1 Major Instrument 1 Major Instrument 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 CONATT I Concert Attendance CR CONATT II Concert Attendance CR CONATT III Concert Attendance CR CONATT IV Concert Attendance CR CONATT V Concert Attendance CR CONATT VI Concert Attendance CR Plus 6 credits of upper division music electives: Total Departmental Credits 49 PLUS ELECTIVES TO EQUAL 128 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. (MUST INCLUDE 40 HRS UPPER DIVISION CREDITS) TOTAL CREDITS

35 NAME MAJOR: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC EMPHASIS IN COMPOSITION (Revised SP 2017) General Education Requirements NUMBER COURSE REQUIRED COMPLETED GRADE Core ENGL 1010 English Composition or 3 ENGL 1000 English Composition w/review Foreign Language 4 Foreign Language 4 PHIL 1750 Principles of Nature 3 THEO 1100 Introduction to Theology 3 GNST 1115 BC Experience EXSC Wellness for Life 1 Health (EXSCActivity course) 1 TOTAL 19 Foundations: a course may satisfy one requirement Historical Perspective (6 hrs. total) Music History I MUSC Music History II MUSC or any course from the approved list Total 6 Aesthetic experience (6 hrs. total) (This foundation is achieved through the following courses) World Music Literature MUSC Music History and Literature II MUSC 4101 (cannot be used as both Historical and Aesthetic) 3 or any course from the approved list. Total 6 Person and Community in the Modern World (3 hrs. total) Any course from the approved list. Total 3 Understanding the Natural World (7-8 hrs. total) ( One course must include a lab.) Acoustics (with lab) PHYS 1200 (Suggestion) Total 7-8 Faith Foundation (6 hrs. total) Any two courses from the approved list. 3 3 Total 6 Philosophical Inquiry (6 hrs. total) Any two courses from the approved list. 3 3 Total 6 34

36 Skills and Perspectives: a course may satisfy three requirements Written Communications (2 courses) Music History I MUSC Total 6 Oral Communication (1 course from the approved list) 3 Visual Communication (1 course) MUSC 3201 Introduction to Conducting 1 Quantitative Analysis (1 course from the approved list) 3 Scientific Method (1 course) (This requirement is fulfilled by PHYS 1200 as listed earlier, or any course from approved list) Acoustics PHYS 1200 Global Perspective (1 course) MUSC 1101 World Music Literature 3 Western Perspective (1 course from the approved list) 3 Music Requirements MUSC 1000 Fundamentals of Music 2 MUSC 1001 Music Theory and Aural Skills I 3 MUSC 1002 Music Theory and Aural Skills II 3 MUSC 1003 Functional Keyboard I 1 MUSC 1004 Functional Keyboard II 1 MUSC 1101 World Music Literature 3 MUSC 2000 Music Theory and Aural Skills III 3 MUSC 3000 Music Theory and Aural Skills IV 3 MUSC 3003 Orchestration/Arranging 2 MUSC 3201 Introduction to Conducting 1 MUSC 3005 Counterpoint 2 MUSC 4100 Music History & Literature I 3 MUSC 4101 Music History & Literature II 3 PIAPROF Piano Proficiency Cr MUSC 3004 Seminar in composition 3 MUSC 4997 Senior Recital 1 SRCOMP Senior Comprehensive Cr Applied Music MUSC 2001 Music Composition 2 MUSC 2002 Music Composition 2 MUSC 3001 Music Composition 2 MUSC 3002 Music Composition 2 35

37 MUSC 4001 Music Composition 2 MUSC 4002 Music Composition 2 Major Instrument 1 Major Instrument 1 Major Instrument 1 Major Instrument 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 CONATT I Concert Attendance CR CONATT II Concert Attendance CR CONATT IIIConcert Attendance CR CONATT IVConcert Attendance CR CONATT V Concert Attendance CR CONATT VIConcert Attendance CR Total Departmental Credits 58 PLUS ELECTIVES TO EQUAL 128 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. (MUST INCLUDE 40 HRS UPPER DIVISION CREDITS) TOTAL CREDITS

38 NAME MAJOR: BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION (REVISED 2017) For students beginning catalog yr General Education Requirements NUMBER COURSE REQUIRED COMPLETED GRADE Core ENGL 1010 English Composition or 3-4 ENGL 1000 English Composition w/review PHIL 1750 Principles of Nature 3 THEO 1100 Introduction to Theology 3 GNST 1000 BC Experience EXSC Wellness for Life 1 Approved EXSC Fitness Activity Course 1 TOTAL 11 Foundations: a course may satisfy one requirement Historical Perspective (6 hrs. total) (MUSC 4100 fulfills half the requirement) World Civilization HIST 1100 or HIST 1101 (required) 3 Music History and Literature I MUSC Total 6 Aesthetic experience (6 hrs. total) (This foundation is achieved through the following courses) World Music Literature MUSC Music History and Literature II MUSC Total 6 Person and Community in the Modern World (3 hrs. total) This foundation is achieved through the following required course: General Psychology PSYC Total 3 Understanding the Natural World (7-8 hrs. total) ( One course must include a lab, and must be taken in two different disciplines.) Acoustics (with lab) PHYS 1200 (Suggestion) 4 World Regional Geography SOCI Total 7-8 Faith Foundation (6 hrs. total) Any two courses from the approved list. 3 3 Total 6 Philosophical Inquiry (6 hrs. total) Any two courses from the approved list. Philosophy of Education EDUC Total 6 37

39 Skills and Perspectives: a course may satisfy three requirements Written Communications (2 courses) Music History I MUSC Supervised Student Teaching Sec. EDUC Total 6 Oral Communication (1 course) Vocal Comm & Technique MUSC 2200 Visual Communication (1 course) Any course from the following list. EDUC 2220 Psycho Ed Development or 3 MUSC 3201 Introduction to Conducting 1 Quantitative Analysis (1 course) MATH 2110 Statistics (required) 4 Scientific Method (1 course) (This requirement is fulfilled by PHYS 1200 as listed earlier, or any course from approved list) Acoustics PHYS 1200 OR 4 Global Perspective (1 course required) and Western Perspective (1 course required) HIST 1100 World Civilization or HIST 1101 (Satisfies both Global and Western Perspective) 3 Total General Education: 34 Professional Education Requirements Diversity Requirement (1 course required from following 4 courses) Sociology of Culture SOCI 2350 World Regional Geography SOCI 2300 Sociology of Race and Ethnic Relations SOCI 3250 Intro to Sociology SOCI EDUC 2200 Introduction to Education 2 EDUC 2201 Intro to Education Research & Field Experience 1 EDUC 2220 Psychoeducational Development 3 EDUC 2222 Psychology of Indiv. with Exceptionalities 3 EDUC 3357 General Secondary Methods and Media 3 (Music Ed: do not enroll in EDUC Must be enrolled in MUSC 3200 concurrently) EDUC 3312 School as Community 3 EDUC 3313 as Community Research & Field Experience 1 EDUC 3332 Teaching Reading in the Content Area 2 EDUC 3365 Effective Instructional Technology 2 EDUC 4451 Philosophy of Education 3 The following courses are part of the student teaching semester. You will automatically be enrolled: EDUC 4455 Differentiated Instruction 3 EDUC 4462 Classroom Management 2 EDUC 4470 Student Teaching Seminar 1 38

40 EDUC 4492 Supervised Student Teaching-Elementary 5 EDUC 4496 Supervised Student Teaching-Secondary 5 EDUC DIVPROF Diversity Competencies CR EDUC TECHPROF Technology Proficiency CR EDUC CNTEXAM Content Area Exam, Praxis Test #5113 CR (Licensure requirement) EDUC SRCOMP Senior Comprehensive Final Educ. Portfolio CR EDUC PLTEXAM Licensure Requirement Test-PLT CR Praxis Test #0624 or #5624 Total Professional Ed 42 Music Requirements MUSC 1000 Fundamentals of Music 2 MUSC 1001 Music Theory and Aural Skills I 3 MUSC 1002 Music Theory and Aural Skills II 3 MUSC 1003 Functional Keyboard I 1 MUSC 1004 Functional Keyboard II 1 MUSC 1005 Class Voice 2 MUSC 1350 Opera Workshop 1 MUSC 1200 Stringed Instruments 2 MUSC 1201 Woodwind Instruments 2 MUSC 1202 Brass & Percussion Instruments 2 MUSC 1101 World Music Literature 3 MUSC 2000 Music Theory and Aural Skills III 3 MUSC 2200 Vocal Communication & Technique 2 MUSC 3000 Music Theory and Aural Skills IV 3 MUSC 3003 Orchestration/Arranging 2 MUSC 3201 Introduction to Conducting 1 MUSC 3200 Music methods K-12 (Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 3357) 3 MUSC 4100 Music History & Literature I 3 MUSC 4101 Music History & Literature II 3 MUSC PIAPROF Piano Proficiency Cr MUSC 4200 Instrumental Conducting 1 MUSC 4201 Choral Conducting 1 MUSC 4997 Senior Recital 1 MUSC SRCOMP Senior Comprehensive (Praxis II EDUC CNTEXAM Music Content Test) Cr Applied Music Major Instrument 2 Major Instrument 2 Major Instrument 2 Major Instrument 2 Major Instrument 2 Major Instrument 2 Major Instrument 2 Major Ensemble (Major area) 1 Major Ensemble (Major area) 1 Major Ensemble (Major area) 1 39

41 Major Ensemble (Major area) 1 Major Ensemble (Major area) 1 Major Ensemble (Major area) 1 Major Ensemble (Major area) 1 Major Ensemble (Secondary area) 1 Major Ensemble (Secondary area) 1 Major Ensemble (Secondary area) 1 Chamber Ensemble 1 Chamber Ensemble 1 CONATT I Concert Attendance CR CONATT II Concert Attendance CR CONATT III Concert Attendance CR CONATT IV Concert Attendance CR CONATT V Concert Attendance CR CONATT VI Concert Attendance CR Total Departmental Credits 72 40

42 NAME: MUSIC MINOR REQUIREMENTS Minor Declaration Form on file: Yes No Date Number Course Required Hrs. Completed Grade MUSC 1000 Fundamentals of Music 2 MUSC 1001 Music Theory and Aural Skills I 3 MUSC 1003 Functional Keyboard I 1 MUSC 1101 World Music Literature 3 Major Instrument 1 Major Instrument 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 CONATT I Concert Attendance Cr CONATT II Concert Attendance Cr PLUS 9 CREDIT HOURS OF ANY ADDITIONAL MUSIC COURSES (may use ensembles & applied lessons) Total 9 Total Departmental Credits 22 NOTE: Transfer students pursuing a music minor must take a minimum of 40% of the coursework required for the minor at Benedictine College. 41

43 SUGGESTED COURSES OF STUDY 4 year Suggested Sequence - Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Freshman Year MUSC-1000, Fund. Music & Aural Skills 2 MUSC-1001, Music Theory/Aural Skills I 3 MUSC-1003, Functional Keyboard I 1 MUSC-1004, Functional Keyboard II 1 THEO-1100, Introduction to Theology 3 Foreign Language 4 ENGL-1010, English Composition 3 MUSC-1101, World Music Literature 3 Foreign Language 4 Applied Music 1 EXSC-1115, Wellness for Life 1 Ensemble 1 Applied Music 1 MUSC-CONATT 2, Concert Attendance cr Ensemble 1 Music electives 4 GSNT-1000, BC Experience cr MUSC-CONATT 1, Concert Attendance cr Music elective Sophomore Year MUSC-1002, Music Theory/Aural Skills II 3 MUSC-2000, Music Theory/Aural Skills III 3 Approved EXSC Fitness Activity course 1 Oral Communication 3 Applied Music 1 Understanding the Natural World 4 Ensemble 1 Aesthetic Experience 3 MUSC-CONATT 3, Concert Attendance cr Applied Music 1 PHIL-1750, Principles of Nature 3 Ensemble 1 Electives 6 MUSC-CONATT 4, Concert Attendance cr Junior Year MUSC-3000, Music Theory/Aural Skills IV 3 MUSC-4100, History of Music I 3 Philosophical Inquiry 3 Quantitative Analysis 3 Upper Division Music Electives 3 Applied Music 1 Faith 3 MUSC-PIAPROF, Piano Proficiency cr Applied Music 1 Ensemble 1 Ensemble 1 MUSC-CONATT 6, Concert Attendance cr MUSC-CONATT 5, Concert Attendance cr Music electives 1 Upper Division Music Elective 3 Western Perspectives 3 Electives Senior Year MUSC-3201, Introduction to Conducting 1 Person & Community 3 MUSC-4101, History of Music II 3 Philosophical Inquiry 3 Upper Division Electives 5 Understanding the Natural World 3 Ensemble 1 Applied Music 1 Faith 3 Ensemble 1 Applied Music 1 MUSC-4997, Senior Recital 1 Written Communication 3 MUSC-SRCOMP, Senior Comprehensive cr Upper Division Music Electives

44 4 year Suggested Sequence - Bachelor of Arts in Music/Emphasis in Composition Freshman Year MUSC-1000, Fund. of Music/Aural Skills 2 MUSC-1001, Music Theory & Aural Skills I 3 MUSC-1003, Functional Keyboard I 1 MUSC-1004, Functional Keyboard II 1 THEO-1100, Introduction to Theology 3 Foreign Language 4 ENGL-1010, English Composition 3 MUSC-1101, World Music Literature 3 Foreign Language 4 Applied Music 1 EXSC-1115, Wellness for Life 1 Ensemble 1 Applied Music 1 MUSC-CONATT 2, Concert Attendance cr Ensemble 1 Elective 3 GNST-1000, BC Experience cr MUSC-CONATT 1, Concert Attendance cr Sophomore Year MUSC-2001, Music Composition 2 MUSC-2000 Music Thy & Aural Skills III 3 MUSC-1002, Music Theory/Aural Skills II 3 MUSC-2002, Music Composition 2 Approved EXSC Fitness Activity Course 1 Oral Communication 3 Applied Music 1 Understanding the Natural World 3 Ensemble 1 Electives 3 MUSC-CONATT 3, Concert Attendance cr Applied Music 1 PHIL-1750, Principles of Nature 3 Ensemble 1 Elective 6 MUSC-CONATT 4, Concert Attendance cr Junior Year MUSC-3000, Music Theory & Aural Skills 3 MUSC-3002, Music Composition 2 MUSC-3001, Music Composition 2 MUSC-3201, Introduction to Conducting 1 Philosophical Inquiry 3 MUSC-4100, History of Music I 3 Quantitative Analysis 3 Faith 3 MUSC-PIAPROF, Piano Proficiency cr Ensemble 1 Ensemble 1 MUSC-CONATT 5, Concert Attendance cr MUSC-CONATT 6, Concert Attendance cr Upper Division Elective 3 MUSC-3005, Counterpoint 2 Written Communication Senior Year MUSC-4001, Music Composition 2 Person and Community 3 MUSC-3003, Orchestration/Arranging 2 MUSC-4002, Music Composition 2 MUSC-4101, History of Music II 3 Philosophical Inquiry 3 Ensemble 1 Understanding the Natural World 4 Faith 3 Ensemble 1 Elective 2 MUSC-4997, Senior Recital 1 MUSC-3004, Seminar in Composition 3 MUSC-SRCOMP, Senior Comprehensive cr

45 4 year Suggested Sequence - Bachelor of Music Education degree Freshman Year MUSC-1000 Fund of Music & Aural Skills 2 MUSC-1001, Music Theory & Aural Skills I 3 MUSC-1003, Functional Keyboard I 1 MUSC-1004, Functional Keyboard II 1 THEO-1100, Introduction to Theology 3 MUSC-1101, World Music Literature 3 Applied Music 2 MUSC-1201, Woodwind Methods 2 MUSC-1005, Class Voice 2 MUSC-1350, OperaWorkshop 1 Ensemble 1 Ensemble 1 MUSC-CONATT 1, Concert Attendance cr MUSC-CONATT 2, Concert Attendance cr GNST-1000, BC Experience cr HIST-1100 or HIST-1101, World Civ 3 EDUC-2200, Introduction to Education 2 MATH-2110, Applied Statistics 4 EDUC-2201, Introduction to Ed Field Exp 1 Applied Music 2 ENGL-1010, English Composition Sophomore Year MUSC-1002, Music Theory & Aural Skills II 3 MUSC-2000, Music Thy & Aural Skills III 3 PYSC-1000, General Psychology 3 MUSC-2200,Vocal Communication/Tech 2 Faith 3 Understanding the Natural World 4 Applied Music 2 EDUC-2222, Psych of Indiv With Excep 3 Ensemble 1 Applied Music 2 MUSC-CONATT 3, Concert Attendance cr Ensemble 1 EXSC-1115, Wellness for Life 1 MUSC-CONATT 4, Concert Attendance cr EDUC-2220, Psych Ed Development 3 Chamber Ensemble 1 SOCI-2300, World Regional Geography 3 MUSC-1200, Stringed Instruments 2 _ Secondary Ensemble Junior Year Approved EXSC Fitness Activity Course 1 MUSC-3003, Orchestration/Arr 2 MUSC-3201, Introduction to Conducting 1 MUSC-4100, History of Music I 3 MUSC-1202, Brass & Percussion 2 Applied Music 2 EDUC-3312, School as Community 3 MUSC-4200, Instrumental Conducting 1 EDUC-3313, School as Comm/Field Ex 1 Secondary Ensemble 1 MUSC-3000, Music Theory & Analysis IV 3 EDUC-4451, Philosophy of Education 3 PHIL-1750, Principles of Nature 3 EDUC-3332, Teach Reading/Content Area 2 Faith 3 MUSC-PIAPROF, Piano Proficiency cr Applied Music 2 Ensemble 1 Ensemble 1 MUSC-CONATT 6, Concert Attendance cr MUSC-CONATT 5, Concert Attendance cr MUSC-3997, Junior Recital (optional) Philosophical Inquiry Senior Year MUSC-4101, History of Music II 3 EDUC-4455, Differentiated Instruction 3 MUSC-3200, K 12 Music Methods 3 EDUC-4462, Classroom Management 2 EDUC-3357, General Sec Meth & Media 3 EDUC-4470, Student Teaching Seminar 1 (Music Ed majors do not take EDUC-3358) EDUC-4492, Supervised Stud Teach/Elem 5 Applied Music 2 EDUC-4496, Supervised Stud Teaching/Sec 5 Ensemble 1 EDUC-CNTEXAM, Content Area Exam cr MUSC-4997, Senior Recital 1 EDUC-SRCOMP, Senior Comprehensive cr MUSC-SRCOMP, Senior Comprehensive cr EDUC-DIVPROF, Diversity Competencies cr MUSC-4201, Choral Conducting 1 EDUC-TECHPROF, Tech Proficiency cr Secondary Ensemble 1 Chamber Ensemble 1 EDUC-3365, Effective Instr/Technology _

46 MAJOR Petition for Acceptance to a MAJOR Program Name of student making application: (Please Print) BC ID # Catalog Year(s): Anticipated Degree Date: To the Student: Take this form to the Chair of the Department to which you are petitioning for a major along with a current copy of your transcript. (You may print a copy of your current and past courses from Colleague.) To be completed by the Chair of the Department to which the student is petitioning, in consultation with the student: Department to which student is petitioning for acceptance as a major: Intended Degree: B.A. B.S. B.S.N B.M.E. Art Education Intended Major: Area of Specialization or Concentration (if applicable): (Note: This must be an approved area of specialization as given in your Catalog.) I accept this student into this department. Signature of Department Chairperson Date To the Registrar: Please assign as the student s major advisor. For the student s senior year, the department chairperson will often be the advisor. Signature of student: Date: To the Department Chair: Please make a copy of this form and retain it in the student s file. To the student: Return this form to the Office of Academic Records and Registration, 113 St. Benedict Hall, to be officially registered in your major. For Office Use Only: Program: Expected Completion Date: 45