MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT ADVISING MANUAL

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1 Welcome to the Music Department - Fall 2014 MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT ADVISING MANUAL From the Music Department faculty and staff, welcome to the Music Department s Fall 2014 semester! This handbook is primarily intended to help music majors navigate their paths toward successful degree completion, but the information herein will be also useful to all students interested in music studies. Listed below are these five undergraduate majors, one graduate degree, and the professors associated with each area: B. A. in Music (Prof. Mel Comberiati or Prof. Olivier Fluchaire) B. A. in Music Business (Prof. Harvey Rachlin) B. A. in Music Technology (Prof. Geoffrey Kidde) B. F. A. in Musical Theatre (Prof. Mark Cherry) B. M. in Music Education (Prof. Jerry Kerlin) M. A. T. in Music Education (Prof. Jerry Kerlin) On pages you will find the requirements for these degrees, as well as a sample guide to how one may complete these requirements in 8 semesters. The M. A. T. can be completed in 4 semesters, or, if combined with the B. M., in 2 semesters as an accelerated honors track. To understand the details of these degrees, or if you can t find the information you re looking for in this handbook, contact one of the professors listed above. We are here to help! The Music Department encourages all students to take advantage of one or more of our numerous performance opportunities (majors and non-majors alike are welcome in every group). Performing in one of our ensembles is not only fun and satisfying, it s also a great way to earn college credit. On page 13 you will find more detailed information about these ensembles: Manhattanville College Community Orchestra (directed by Carl Bettendorf) Manhattanville College Chorus (directed by John Cuk) Manhattanville College Vocal Chamber Ensemble (directed by John Cuk) Manhattanville College Wind Ensemble (directed by Terry Reynolds) Manhattanville College Community Jazz Ensemble (directed by Terry Reynolds) Manhattanville College Small Jazz Ensemble (directed by Jay Azzolina) Mnhattanville Electronic Music Band (directed by Jeremy Goldsmith) Quintessentials (directed by Mark Cherry) Musical Theatre Ensemble (directed by Mark Cherry) Manhattanville College Percussion Ensemble Chamber Ensembles (directed by Olivier Fluchaire and Flora Kuan) Opportunities for performance in Musical Theatre also include Cabaret Performance Workshop, and Music Theater Productions. Additional performance opportunities include the Informal Recital Series and the Midday Library Music Series. The Music Department offers private instrumental and vocal instruction from highly qualified professional musicians for the additional fee of $500 for 1/2 credit and $1000 for 1 credit. Please see Ms. Kathy DiBernardo in the Music Department Office (Music Building, Room 103) to sign up for lessons, and for general questions about contacting faculty, FACO forms, etc. As do all the opportunities listed above, music lessons offer students the potential for artistic, intellectual and emotional growth. The music faculty hopes you will take advantage of these opportunities, as we build together a vibrant, supportive and nurturing music-making community. 1

2 MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE MUSIC FACULTY FULL-TIME FACULTY: Francis Brancaleone Mark Cherry Carmelo Comberiati Olivier Fluchaire Jerry Kerlin Geoffrey Kidde Harvey Rachlin Professor of Music Music Theory, Keyboard Harmony, Piano and Organ Instruction, College Organist (On sabbatical fall 2014) Visiting Lecturer and Artist-in-Residence for Musical Theatre Musical Theatre, Cabaret, The Quintessentials, Ensemble Professor of Music Music History, Ethnomusicology, Early Music Assistant Professor Music History, Music Theory, String Rudiments, Violin Instruction, Ensemble Associate Professor of Music Music Education, Music Theory, World Musics Professor of Music, Music Department Chair Music Technology, Music Theory, Music Composition Music Business Coordinator Music Business Internship Supervisor ADJUNCT FACULTY: Jay Azzolina Adjunct Lecturer, Musician Jazz Studies, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Instruction Michael Bartoli Adjunct Lecturer Musical Theatre Carl Bettendorf Adjunct Lecturer Orchestra, Instrumental Conducting Diana Canova Musician Voice Instruction Ronald Cappon Adjunct Lecturer, Musician Voice Instruction Lyndon Christie Musician Bass Instruction John Cuk Adjunct Lecturer Chorus, Vocal Ensemble, Choral Conducting Faith Esham Adjunct Lecturer, Musician Voice Instruction Tom Freas Musician Trumpet Instruction Jeremy Goldsmith Adjunct Lecturer Music Technology Studies Diane Guernsey Adjunct Lecturer, Musician Vocal Accompanist, Piano Instruction Neil Haiduck Musician Clarinet and Saxophone Instruction Harold Jones Musician Flute Instruction Flora Kuan Adjunct Lecturer, Musician Keyboard Harmony, Music Theory, Piano Instruction, Ensemble Victor Lionti Musician Viola Instruction James Lorusso Adjunct Lecturer, Musician Guitar Instruction Beverly Meyer Musician Vocal and Musical Theatre Accompanist Christoper Pfund Musician Voice Instruction Terry Reynolds Adjunct Lecturer, Musician Jazz, Wind and Brass Ensembles Jane Seaman Adjunct Lecturer Musical Theatre Andrew Swift Musician Percussion Instruction Patricia Walker Adjunct Lecturer, Musician Wind and Brass Rudiments, French Horn Instruction Jeongeun Yom Musician Chorus, Vocal, and Instrumental Accompanist Kathryn DiBernardo, Music Department Coordinator 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 4 Welcome 1 Faculty 2 Table of Contents 3 How to be Successful as a Music Major: A Guide to Advising 4 I. DEPARTMENTAL HONORS 5 II. CLASS, LESSON ATTENDANCE, REHEARSAL SPACE POLICIES AND PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING TEACHERS 5 III. CONCERT ATTENDANCE POLICY 6 IV. PROCEDURES FOR SENIOR RECITALS 7 V. PROCEDURES FOR VOCAL COACHING 8 VI. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS TOWARDS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 9 VII. UNDERGRADUATE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 11 VIII. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC MAJORS 12 IX. PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS 13 X. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES IN THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT 14 XI. MUSIC MINOR REQUIREMENTS 15 XII. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES A. BACHELOR OF ARTS: Major in Music 16 B. BACHELOR OF ARTS: Major in Music Business 18 C. BACHELOR OF ARTS: Major in Music Technology 20 D. BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: Major in Music Theatre 22 E. BACHELOR OF MUSIC: Major in Music Education 24 F. BACHELOR OF MUSIC: Major in Music Education combined with 27 MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING: Music Education Five-year Accelerated Honors Program G. MASTERS OF ARTS IN TEACHING (MAT Program) 31 H. CERTIFICATION IN MUSIC EDUCATION (CERT Program) 32 XIII. PROCEDURES FOR MUSIC BUSINESS INTERNSHIPS 33 XIV. SENIOR EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS 35 XV. THE SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 36 XVI. REQUESTING RECOMMENDATIONS 37 XVII. MUSIC DEPARTMENT UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS 38 3

4 How to be Successful as a Music Major: A Guide to Advising This Manual is the reference guide to the Manhattanville College Music Department, containing information about requirements, policies, resources, departmental structure, and special opportunities. Although designed especially to assist music majors, the manual may also serve as a source of information for other students, faculty, advisors, and administrators. What the Music Major Should Know (The Essential Starting Points): The following general requirements are explained in detail either within this Manual or within the Music Department web site. All Music Majors must complete the Music Major Information Sheet each semester (available in the Music Department Office). All Music Majors require 120 credits to graduate and must pursue specific sequences of courses in their academic programs (see Degree Requirements and Recommended Sequence of Courses for a specific degree program). A grade of at least C- is required for credit towards the Music Major, except in the Senior Seminar courses, which require a minimum grade of C. A successful audition is required for the B.A. in Music, the B.Mus. in Music Education, B.F. A. in Musical Theatre and the B.A. in Music Technology. Audition requirements are posted on the Music Department Web Page. All music majors must take a Music Theory Placement Exam. All Music Majors in the B.A. in Music, B.Mus. in Music Education and B.F.A. in Musical Theatre must meet ongoing performance requirements (see Undergraduate Performance Requirements and Applied Music Requirements for the B.A. in Music). All Music Majors are required to meet the Concert Attendance Requirements each semester to remain majors in good standing (see Concert Attendance Requirements). All Music students must follow the Classroom Attendance Policies for classes, ensembles and applied music lessons (see Class and Lesson Attendance Policies). All Music Majors must complete the Sophomore Review for Satisfactory Progress toward Degree Requirements to be considered as a major and to receive approval for the first portfolio review (see Satisfactory Progress towards Degree Requirements). All Music Majors must complete a successful Senior Evaluation (see Senior Evaluation Requirements and The Senior Comprehensive Examination). All B. A. in Music Business Majors must complete one semester of Internship and the Internship Seminar in Music Business, with associated internship hours. These cannot be completed in the same semester (see Procedures for an Internship in Music Business). Members of the Music Faculty are available to assist with understanding requirements, but it is each student's responsibility to meet the requirements for the Music Major. 4

5 I. DEPARTMENTAL HONORS Upon recommendation of the Music Faculty, Departmental Honors are conferred upon graduating seniors who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in departmental courses, receive a minimum grade of A- for the Senior Evaluation, and have made significant contributions to the activities of the Music Department. II. CLASS, LESSON ATTENDANCE, REHEARSAL SPACE POLICIES AND PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING TEACHERS A. Classroom Attendance: Students are expected to attend all class meetings and to participate in all activities in those meetings. In the event that an unavoidable absence is necessary, the student is expected to notify the instructor in advance of the class meeting and to provide a legitimate excuse for that absence. Unless otherwise indicated by the instructor, the following policies apply: For a course that meets twice a week, more than two unexcused absences will lower the grade. For a course that meets once a week, more than one unexcused absence will lower the grade. Repeated lateness disrupts the class and habitual latecomers may not be permitted into the class. Arriving late for class twice will be considered as one absence. The Music Department reserves the right to dismiss students from the department based on severe attendance problems. B. Attendance at Applied Music Lessons: Students enrolled in Applied Music Courses are expected to attend all scheduled lessons and any master class/clinics offered by the Music Department for your instrument. Also, all students taking lessons are required to play at a music jury at the end of the semester during finals week. Make your travel plans with that in mind. Missing the jury will result in a grade of F for the semester. Note: Instructors are under no obligation to make up lessons missed by the student and should not be asked to schedule make-up lessons. However, any lesson missed due to the absence of the instructor should be made up at a time convenient to both the student and the instructor. In the event that an unavoidable absence is necessary, the student is expected to notify the instructor in advance of the lesson time and to explain the absence. More than two unexcused absences per semester will lower the grade and may lead to dismissal from lessons. C. Rehearsal Space: The Music Department has 10 dedicated rehearsal rooms containing pianos five of which face an outside wall and have windows. These rooms are open whenever the building is open. They are available to Manhattanville students at all times except during performances in Pius X Hall or if class rooms 112, 24 and 7 are being used for teaching, and the sound of practicing in the closest practice rooms is disturbing to those classes. Classrooms are for teaching and are not to be used for practice by students. Their use is scheduled either by the Registrar s Office and the Music Office. 5

6 Pius X Recital Hall is a designated, showcase performance space. As such, the instruments, equipment and space need to be maintained in the best possible condition at all times. It may be used for ensemble rehearsals, classes, or lectures only. However, when preparing for performances in that space, students may reserve and use a limited amount of rehearsal time by a written request from their private teacher to the Music Department Coordinator, who then assigns them a time. For a performance on an Informal Recital, students will be allowed 20/30 minutes a day or two before the performance. For a Graduation Recital, the student may secure up to 4 hours of rehearsal time with or without an accompanist. Teacher s Offices/Studios in the Music Building are off limits at all times except for those Faculty/Staff authorized to use them. Students interested in the use of the Berman Center rehearsal/performance facilities should contact the Music Department office for more information. III. CONCERT ATTENDANCE POLICY Attendance at Concerts and Recitals for Music Majors: The Music Department considers attendance at events and concerts to be a vital part of all students musical training and an indication of commitment to the major. To remain in good standing, students must attend (in their entirety) a total of six approved on-campus concerts and recitals each semester. Attendance is compulsory for all music majors at the following events: 1. One Faculty Concert or designated event each semester.* 2. At least two large ensemble concerts each semester, selected from: Chorus, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble or Community Jazz Ensemble. 3. At least one Informal Student Recital each semester. 4. At least one additional concert or recital each semester. 5. One small ensemble or senior recital concert. Music majors are expected to make up any absence by attending other on-campus concerts or, with prior approval, off-campus concerts. Students may not shift concert attendance from semester to semester to make up deficiencies. Any questions regarding concert attendance may be directed to the Music Office. Failure to fulfill this requirement may result in the student not being considered for Departmental Awards, Scholarships, or being recommended as an appropriate Music Department representative for College or outside events. *Should absence from these events prove unavoidable, the student is expected to provide a written explanation for the absence to the Chair of the Music Department and a plan to substitute attendance at a comparable concert. 6

7 IV. PROCEDURES FOR SENIOR RECITALS Students presenting a recital for credit toward a degree program in the music major must register for applied music lessons and MUH 4494A/B (fall or spring) during the semester in which the recital is presented. The Recital Participation Form is available as a link on the Music Department web page and in the Music Department Office. 1. Deadlines for the submission of materials will follow guidelines presented in MUH 4494A/B; however the proposed program, signed by the applied music teacher, must be presented in class for departmental approval by October 1 (fall) or February 1 (spring). 2. After departmental approval, the concert program must be properly formatted for publication. This work is supervised as part of the Senior Recital course and must be forwarded to the Music Department Office no later than two weeks before the recital date, after which the Department prints the program book. Missing the deadline for submission could require the rescheduling of the recital to the following semester. 3. Students are encouraged to prepare professional quality Program Notes for their own recitals. The web links below are for resources and guidance for the preparation of the notes. The student is responsible for preparing and formatting camera-ready copy of the final materials. The due dates for completed program notes are October 15 (fall) and March 15 (spring) 4. Recitals should run for minutes, and are scheduled back to back; half-recitals are minutes. Be sure that all family and friends have directions to the hall, and that everyone is aware that there may be a recital directly afterwards. 5. Should you wish to have your recital recorded, you may contact the Music Department Office for contact information for approved recording engineers. It is your responsibility to negotiate payment directly with the engineer. Please allow sufficient time to secure services for the date. At least three weeks is suggested. 6. Your recital will be graded by Music Department faculty, whose notes will be available to you for review. The recital grade will stand as the jury portion of your applied music grade for the semester of the performance and you are not required to perform a jury during the semester that you give a recital. 7. Departmental accompanists are available for recitals required as part of a degree program. The College pays the accompanist $ for a recital. The student s responsibility is an additional $ for his or her recital. The fee includes the recital and one dress rehearsal, and is due the day of the dress rehearsal. If a student performs an elective recital, it is the responsibility of the student to find and compensate an accompanist. 8. Rehearsal time and space with an accompanist will be made available during the semester of the recital, but use of Pius X Recital Hall must be scheduled in the Music Department Office. Resources: You may find the guides for the format and style of notes helpful at the following web sites at The University of Puget Sound: Style Guide for Instrumental Recital Programs: Style Guide for Vocal Recital Programs: 7

8 V. PROCEDURES FOR VOCAL COACHING Manhattanville s Music Department provides three coaching accompanists for students taking voice class or voice lessons. In order to get the most out of your coaching, you should: have legible copies of your music for your coach (making sure that you have not cut off the bass line at the bottom of the page and that the piece is in the correct key for you); be warmed up and ready to sing; arrive on time; try to familiarize yourself with the composers' dates and stylistic eras, but don't be afraid to ask questions during the session; try to come for at least three consecutive coaching sessions at least once per term. Obviously, the more often and consistently you attend coaching sessions, the better your progress and final results will be. PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE ACCOMPANISTS WILL PLAY RECITALS OR JURIES FOR STUDENTS WITH WHOM THEY HAVEN'T WORKED PREVIOUSLY! Procedures for MUA : Voice Class I and II Students in both sections of voice class are required to meet regularly with Jeonguen Yom as described in class materials. Coaching sessions can be scheduled directly with Ms. Yom. Coaching Procedures for Voice Lessons: Students are required to attend at least six coaching sessions per semester. Sign-up sheets are posted weekly with 15-minute time slots. Time slots are limited, so if you are ill or cannot attend for any other reason, you must take your name off the list (preferably in advance) or call the Music Office (ext. 5260) so that the slot may be made available to another student. Diane Guernsey and Beverly Meyer are the coaches for voice students for the applied music lesson. Either one will be happy to help you with any of your songs. If you can't come to ANY regularly scheduled coaching sessions, let the coaches know and other times for sessions will be scheduled. Other Vocal Coaching: During the semester, there are informal recitals, competitions, and juries. You must notify Ms. Guernsey, Ms. Meyer or Ms. Yom at least TWO WEEKS prior to the event of your intention to perform, and you must have had coaching sessions on the song(s) in advance. Accompanist fee for competitions (such as the Arlene Kaplan) is $100 to be paid on the day of the competition. This fee includes one rehearsal. The student portion of the accompanist fee for Senior Recitals is $ The fee includes one dress rehearsal and is due the day of the dress rehearsal. If you are performing a Junior or Senior Recital, please confirm your accompanist as early as possible, and communicate to that accompanist when you get your concert date and program set. 8

9 VI. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS TOWARDS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The Sophomore Review determines whether each student is making satisfactory progress necessary for success as a music major. Each student is reviewed by his or her music department advisor in core areas of the music curriculum during their third semester at the college, or, for transfer students, at the end of their first semester at Manhattanville. All students will be evaluated for satisfactory grades in required music theory courses. Students in the Bachelor of Music (Music Education) program and in the Bachelor of Arts (Major in Music) program will also be evaluated for satisfactory progress in their major performing vehicle and on the piano. Satisfactory progress is required in order to maintain standing as music major. The Sophomore Review focuses on both theoretical and practical areas music to determine if students can proceed to upper level courses. Students who do not demonstrate satisfactory progress may be asked to withdraw from the music program or may be given the option to continue with provisional status. Provisional status requires the retaking of courses and either additional time or summer study for the completion of the degree. Students transferring to Manhattanville with 40 or more credits should be on track to meet the same requirements. They will be reviewed at the end of their first semester of full time study at the College. The following list summarizes the levels of satisfactory progress for each of the music degree programs: B.A. in Music B.A. Major in Music students should be on schedule to complete MUT 2043: Music Theory IV, MUT 2044: Keyboard Harmony IV, MUT 2022: Ear Training IV, and either MUH 2011 or MUH 2012 (Survey of Western Music I or II) by the end of the second year of study. B.A. Major in Music students should be on schedule to complete their fourth semester of one-hour applied study (4 credits) by the end of the second year of study. The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress toward preparation for a full Senior Recital has been made. B.A. Major in Music students (major instrument other than piano) should be on schedule to complete their fourth semester of half-hour study of piano (2 credits) by the end of the second year of study. The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress toward competency on piano as a secondary instrument has been met. Students not meeting satisfactory progress will be required to continue study. B.A. in Music Business B.A. Major in Music Business students should be on schedule to complete at least two Music Business courses, two Music History courses, and two required ECO or MGT courses by the end of the second year of study. B.A. Major in Music Business students should be on schedule to complete MUT 1033: Theory II, MUT 1034: Keyboard Harmony II, and MUT 2021: Ear Training II by the end of the second year of study. 9

10 B.A. in Music Technology B.A. Major in Music Technology students should be on schedule to complete MUT 2043: Music Theory IV, MUT 2044: Keyboard Harmony IV, MUT 2022: Ear Training IV, and either MUH 2011 or MUH 2012 (Survey of Western Music I or II) by the end of the second year of study. B. A. Major in Music Technology students should be on schedule to complete three semesters of Music Technology courses: MUAT 1007: MIDI and Music; MUAT 2011:Audio Production; and MUAT 2021: Computer Music. Additionally, students at this level should be on schedule to complete one of the following: MAC 1003: Make Movies & Games in Alice, MAC 1005: Programming Worlds Animation and Games, COMM 2050: Intro to Digital Media and TV Production COMM 4025: Topics in Advanced TV Video). B.F.A. in Musical Theatre B.F.A. in Musical Theatre students should be on schedule to complete DTH 1000: eative Process; DTH 1001: Acting I; DTH 1500: Stage aft; DTH 2013 Acting II; DTH 4012: Voice & Speech II; DTH 4121: Dance for Musical Theatre; 2 Semesters of Ballet/Modern Dance Technique; DTH 4400A Production Practicum (at least 1 Semester) by the end of the second year of study. B.F.A. in Musical Theatre students should be on schedule to complete MUT 1033: Theory II, MUT 1034: Keyboard Harmony II, MUT 2021: Ear Training II, MUA 2071 or 2072:Cabaret Performance Workshop, MUA 2227: Acting for Musical Theatre, and MUH 2235: History of American Musical Theater by the end of the second year of study. B.F.A. in Musical Theatre students should be on schedule to complete their fourth semester of MUA Voice Class and/or one-hour applied study in voice (4 credits) by the end of the second year of study. The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress towards preparation for participation in Musical Theatre productions has been made. B.F.A. in Musical Theatre students should be on schedule to complete two credits of piano study (class or private lessons) by the end of the second year of study. B.Mus. in Music Education B.Mus. in Music Education students should be on schedule to complete MUH.2011: Survey of Western Music I, EDU.2000: Fundamentals of Schools and Teaching, and EDU.2010: Educating Learners with Diverse Needs by the end of the second year. B.Mus. in Music Education students should be on schedule to complete MUT.2043: Music Theory IV, MUT.3021: Ear Training IV, and MUT.2044: Keyboard Harmony IV by the end of the second year. B.Mus. in Music Education students should be on schedule to complete a fourth semester of one-hour applied study (4 undergraduate credits) by the end of the second year. The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress has been made toward preparation for a half Senior Recital. B.Mus. in Music Education students (major instrument other than piano) should be on schedule to complete a fourth semester of half-hour piano study (2 undergraduate credits) by the end of the second year. The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress has been made toward competency on piano as a secondary instrument. Students not making satisfactory progress will be required to continue piano study. 10

11 VII. UNDERGRADUATE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Candidates for the B.A. in Music, the B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, or the B.Mus. in Music Education: For Major Performing Vehicle: Freshman and Sophomore years: Junior year: Senior year: At least one solo or ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert. At least one solo appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert. At least one ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert. Candidates for B.A. in Music, Perform a full-length juried solo recital on the major performing vehicle (usually spring semester). Make at least one ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert. B.F.A. n Musical Theatre Perform a full-length juried recital (usually during spring semester). Make at least one ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert. Candidates for B.Mus. in Music Education Perform a half- or full-length juried solo recital on the major performing vehicle (usually fall semester). Make at least one ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert. Juried recitals require the written approval of both the student's applied music instructor and the Music Department Chair (see Recital Participation Permission Form on line). Candidates for the B.A. in Music Business and for the B.A. in Music Technology: Students are encouraged to develop performance skills on at least one instrument or voice. The Department recommends that all music majors enroll regularly for applied music lessons and take part in public recitals and concerts. 11

12 Master Classes and Clinics: All matriculated music majors are required to participate in Master Classes or Clinics as offered by their respective applied music teachers. Jury Examinations: Applied music jury examinations will be held each semester during exam week. All students enrolled in applied music lessons are required to take a jury examination on each instrument or in voice at the end of the semesters during which the study took place. Students are expected to prepare three works and/or the equivalent for the exam. Students can be excused from a jury examination only for medical or special circumstances and with the approval of the Dean of Studies and Music Department Chair. The Jury grade counts for 50% of the term's final Applied Music grade. Written Jury evaluations are kept on file in the Music Department office and students may read their evaluation forms. VIII. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC MAJORS Community Outreach: A significant part of the mission of Manhattanville College is to encourage service to the community. Music students can take an active role in such service during the course of the year by performing or teaching at any one of a number of public and/or private charitable, educational, or health institutions in the area. Please contact the Music Department Chair for more information. Departmental Volunteer Activities: Manhattanville has been fortunate over the years to have caring and loyal students who have contributed their time and talents to serve the needs of the Department as ushers, stage managers, attendance and ticket takers, envelope-stuffers, messengers, piano-movers, telephone operators, poster hangers, painters, receptionists, and secretaries. Their services have been much appreciated and they seem to have enjoyed being part of a successful, productive team. The Music Department continues to appreciate such help. The following standards apply to ushering: Arrive no later than 20 minutes before the performance is scheduled to begin. Dress neatly. No jeans. Ushers must remain at the door of the theater to attend to latecomers and thus may not be able to see the entire performance. Therefore, if you are required to see the performance enter quietly at an appropriate time. 12

13 IX. PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS Manhattanville College Community Orchestra, MUA 4482A/B: Open to qualified men and women from the College and community with the permission of the conductor. Weekly rehearsals will prepare for the presentation of selected works from the chamber orchestra, concerto, and symphonic repertoire. There are two scheduled public concerts including an Awards Concert featuring the winner of the campus concerto competition. Manhattanville College Chamber Music Performance Class, MUA 4479A/B*: Open to College students with the permission of the instructor. The department will organize small ensemble groups to focus on classical repertoire for chamber groups. Weekly rehearsals are scheduled. Manhattanville College Chorus, MUA 4483A/B: Open to students from the College and community members with the permission of the conductor. Weekly rehearsals will prepare for the presentation of selected works from the choral repertoire. Public performances include: the Holiday Concert (a major campus event) and a Spring Concert. The Chorus also may perform at other functions both on and off campus. Manhattanville College Vocal Chamber Ensemble, MUA 4488A/B*: This select group is open to students currently enrolled in the College Chorus who successfully audition. Weekly rehearsals prepare this group for on and off campus performances featuring music from all periods. Manhattanville College Electronic Music Band (MIDI), MUA 4481A/B: Open to College students interested in electronic and computer music. In this course, students will explore, arrange, and compose pieces with an emphasis on integrating music technology into performance. Weekly rehearsals are required. Manhattanville College Small Jazz Ensemble, MUA 4486A/B: Open to qualified musicians with the permission of the instructor, this small ensemble focuses on improvisational techniques, special arrangements, and standard as well as innovative jazz techniques. Normally, enrollment in the course follows completion of MUA 4485: Jazz Improvisation as a prerequisite; however, experienced performers may be allowed to join. Weekly rehearsals and public performances will be scheduled. Manhattanville College Community Jazz Ensemble (Big Band), MUA 4480A/B: Open to College students and community members who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, and rhythm instruments, and who wish to read, rehearse and perform jazz and other popular music appropriate for a large ensemble. Members commit to a weekly meeting with the goal of preparing for both formal and informal performances. Manhattanville College Wind Ensemble, MUA 4484A/B: Open to students who play wind, brass, and percussion instruments, and who wish to read, rehearse, and perform literature appropriate for a secondary level wind ensemble. Weekly rehearsals will explore wind ensemble literature, as well as prepare this group for on campus performance. Manhattanville College Cabaret Performance Workshop I/II, MUA 2071/2072*: A course in the solo performance of musical theater song is open to students by audition. Weekly rehearsals prepare students for public performances in a cabaret setting. Musical Theatre Ensemble, MUA 4487A/B*: Open to College students, with permission of the instructor. Required for first year Musical Theatre Majors, the group performs Musical Theatre numbers and Vocal Jazz, working on ensemble performance and vocal blend. Weekly rehearsals prepare students for performance at the Ensembles Concert at the end of the semester. Vocal Pop Group The Quintessentials, MUA 4489A/B*: A year-long select pop group open to men and women through audition at the end of spring semester. Weekly rehearsals prepare this featured group for on- and off-campus performances featuring a variety of songs in special arrangements. Manhattanville Performance Project Musical Theatre, MUA 4475A/B*: A performance class focused on the process and craft of theater and music. This two-semester course stresses training in physical movement and choreography, vocal production, and dramatic elements. The course culminates in public performances. Prerequisites: two semesters of applied voice, dance, or theater technique courses at the college level or admission by special permission of the Music Department or the Dance/Theatre Department. Please Note: A Fall Semester; B Spring Semester *Permission form required. 13

14 X. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES IN THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT The music faculty revised our program Student Learning Objectives during the academic year as part of the process of modernizing and streamlining our curriculum. This curricular development also saw changes in our actual degrees and the requirements leading to successful completion of each of the music degrees. Objective I: Develop Skills Essential to Professional Situations Participate in individual and group music performance leading to public performance on and off campus. Investigate the variety of career opportunities available to those with music training. Analyze socio-economic and political factors influencing the global music industry. Explore cutting-edge pedagogies, actively observe, and student-teach for music education. Investigate deeper knowledge base in specialized fields to develop tools for building advanced level of understanding. Objective II: Develop Skills for Aural Identification and Musical Analysis Examine pieces within specific historical and cultural contexts, and ask questions about the style and function for deeper understanding of performance and transmission of ideas. Read primary source texts and secondary works critically and question the assumptions of scholars. Integrate aural analysis with a variety of theoretical approaches. Integrate critical aural and analytical skills for the development of musical material into performance, improvisation, new musical arrangements, technologies, and original composition. Objective III: Apply itical Thinking to Music Locate and retrieve information from a variety of sources, both primary and secondary. Learn to evaluate information and its sources critically. Understand and articulate the legal, economic and ethical issues of the music industry. Consolidate knowledge in specialized fields of music and familiarity with repertoire, technical procedures, and chronology. Articulate and defend findings and opinions in logical, cogent prose and presentation. 14

15 XI. MUSIC MINOR REQUIREMENTS Required Distribution of Courses The Music Department offers a flexible Minor in Music that requires a distribution of courses from three areas of study within the Department. Requirements for the Minor in Music are fulfilled by the completion of eighteen credits in Music. Nine credits must be in approved courses covering the areas of: Applied Music or Technology : beginning with MUA or MUAT Music History: beginning with MUH Music Theory: beginning with MUT. No fewer than three credits must be taken in each of these areas. The remaining 9 credits beyond the required distribution may be from any Music Department offerings, and may be used by students to explore a sub area of music. For example, a student may choose to focus on music business by taking three MUMG courses, or may choose to take a variety of courses. Transfer edits At least 9 of the total 18 credits must be taken at Manhattanville; no more than 9 credits may be transferred in from other institutions. Intent to Minor A grade of at least C- is required for credit towards the Music Minor. Approval by the Music Department Chair is required for the Minor in Music, and all students interested in the Music Minor should register their intent with the Music Office, Room 103 in the Music Building. Note: The Department offers the Minor only as a Minor in Music, without specifying a concentration; only that designation appears on the transcript. 15

16 XII. A.BACHELOR OF ARTS: MUSIC Required Music Courses: Music Major Core Courses (22 credits) MUT 1031 Music Theory I 3 MUT 1033 Music Theory II 3 MUT 1040 Ear Training I 1 MUT 2021 Ear Training II 1 MUT 1032 Keyboard Harmony I 0.5 MUT 1034 Keyboard Harmony II 0.5 MUH 2011, 2012 Survey of Western Music I or II 3 MUH 3 Music History Elective 3 MUA / MUAT Electives 3 MUH 3997 Music Senior Seminar (Capstone I) 2 MUH 3998 Music Senior Projects (Capstone II) 2 B.A. Music Courses (27 credits) MUT 2041 Music Theory III 3 MUT 2043 Music Theory IV 3 MUT 2022 Ear-Training III 1 MUT 3021 Ear-Training IV 1 MUT 2042 Keyboard III 0.5 MUT 2044 Keyboard IV 0.5 MUA Piano Class I-II or equivalent (not required for students with piano 2 as major instrument) MUA 4 Lessons on Major Instrument or Voice* 5-8 MUA 4 Large Ensemble* 5-8 MUA 4494 Music Senior Recital 0 MU_ level Music Elective 3 *Up to 3 credits (total) of MUA or MUAT electives may be applied toward the satisfaction of the large ensemble or lessons requirements. Total Required Music edits: 49 Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 71 Reading Knowledge of French, German, or Italian (or other foreign language by permission of the Department) Total Minimum edits for the Degree: 120 NOTE: Accepted Music Majors, without other restrictions, may register for up to a maximum of 21 credits per semester. (continued on next page) 16

17 Recommended Sequence of Required Music Courses for: Bachelor of Arts in Music Primary instruments include all those for which the department offers private lessons. Please check with Department Chair if you are uncertain as to whether your instrument can be used as a vehicle for study in the B.A. in Music. FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (16.5 credits) MUT 1031 Music Theory I 3 MUT 1032 Keyboard Harmony I 0.5 MUT 1040 Ear Training I 1 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1 MUA 1009 Piano Class I (or private piano lesson) 1 MUA 4482A, 4483A, 4484A Large Ensemble 1 FYP 1001 & Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 3 SECOND SEMESTER (16.5 credits) MUT 1033 Music Theory II 3 MUT 1034 Keyboard Harmony II 0.5 MUT 2021 Ear Training II 1 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1 MUA 1010 Piano Class II (or private piano lesson) 1 MUA 4482B, 4483B, 4484B Large Ensemble 1 FYP Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6 SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (15.5 credits) MUT 2022 Ear Training III 1 MUT 2041 Music Theory III 3 MUT 2042 Keyboard Harmony III 0.5 MUH 2011 Survey of Western Music I 3 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1 MUA 4482A, 4483A, 4484A Large Ensemble 1 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6 SECOND SEMESTER (15.5 credits) MUT 3021 Ear Training IV 1 MUT 2043 Music Theory IV 3 MUT 2044 Keyboard Harmony IV 0.5 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1 MUA 4482B, 4483B, 4484B Large Ensemble 1 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 9 THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (14 credits) MU_ 3 Music Elective 3 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1 MUA/MUAT Elective 3 MUA 4482A, 4483A, 4484A Large Ensemble 1 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6 SECOND SEMESTER (14 credits) MUH 3 Music History Elective 3 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1 MUA 4482B, 4483B, 4484B Large Ensemble 1 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 9 FOURTH YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (15 credits) MUH 3997 Music Senior Seminar 2 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1 MUA 4482A, 4483A, 4484A Large Ensemble 1 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 11 SECOND SEMESTER (16 credits) MUH 3998 Music Senior Projects 2 MUA 4494B Senior Recital 0 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1 MUA 4482B, 4483B, 4484B Large Ensemble 1 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 12 Total Required Music edits: 49 Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 71 Reading Knowledge of French, German, or Italian (or other foreign language by permission of the Department) Total Minimum edits for the Degree: 120 (Music Majors may register for 21 credits per semester) 17

18 XI. B. BACHELOR OF ARTS: MUSIC BUSINESS Required Music and Business Courses: Music Major Core Courses (22 credits) MUT 1031 Music Theory I 3 MUT 1033 Music Theory II 3 MUT 1040 Ear Training I 1 MUT 2021 Ear Training II 1 MUT 1032 Keyboard Harmony I 0.5 MUT 1034 Keyboard Harmony II 0.5 MUH 2011, 2012 Survey of Western Music I or II 3 MUH 3 Music History Elective 3 MUA / MUAT Electives 3 MUH 3997 Music Senior Seminar (Capstone I) 2 MUMG 3997 Internship Seminar (Capstone II) 2 B.A. Music Business Courses (30 credits) MUMG 1011 Intro to Music Business 3 MUMG 2 or or 3000-level MUMG Elective Courses 6 3 MUMG 4497 Internship 3 MU_ level Music Elective 3 ECO 1011 Principles of Economics I 3 ECO 1012 Principles of Economics II 3 MGT 1001 Fundamentals of Management 3 MGT 1002 Fundamentals of Accounting I 3 MGT 1003 Introduction to Marketing 3 Total Required Music Business edits: 52 Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 68 Total Minimum edits for the Degree: 120 (continued on next page) 18

19 Recommended Sequence of Required Music Courses for: Bachelor of Arts in Music Business FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (17 credits) MUT 1031 Music Theory I 3 MUT 1032 Keyboard Harmony I 0.5 MUT 1040 Ear Training I 1.5 MUMG 1011 Intro. to Music Business 3 FYP 1001 & Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 3 SECOND SEMESTER (14 credits) MUT 1033 Music Theory II 3 MUT 1034 Keyboard Harmony II 0.5 MUT 2021 Ear Training II 1.5 MUMG 2011 Music Pub. & Copyright Law 3 MGT 1003 Introduction to Marketing 3 FYP SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (15 credits) MGT 1001 Fundamentals of Management 3 MUMG 2012 Rec. and Broadcast Ind. 3 MUAT Elective 3 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6 SECOND SEMESTER (15 credits) MUH 2012 Survey of Western Music II 3 MUMG 3011 Contracts and Legal Issues 3 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 9 THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (15 credits) MUMG 4497 Internship in Music Mgt. 3 MGT 1002 Fundamentals of Accounting I 3 ECO 1011 Principles of Economics I 3 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6 SECOND SEMESTER (15 credits) MUH 3 Music History Elective 3 ECO 1012 Principles of Economics II 3 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 9 FOURTH YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (15 credits) MUH 3997 Music Senior Seminar 2 MU Music Elective 3 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 10 SECOND SEMESTER (15 credits) MUMG 3997 Intern. Seminar in Music Mgt. 2 (cannot be taken same semester as MUMG 4497) Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 13 Total Required Music Business edits: 52 Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 68 Total Minimum edits for the Degree: 120 (Music Business Majors may register for 21 credits per semester) 19

20 XI. C. BACHELOR OF ARTS: MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Required Music Technology Courses: Music Major Core Courses (22 credits) MUT 1031 Music Theory I 3 MUT 1033 Music Theory II 3 MUT 1040 Ear Training I 1 MUT 2021 Ear Training II 1 MUT 1032 Keyboard Harmony I 0.5 MUT 1034 Keyboard Harmony II 0.5 MUH 2011, 2012 Survey of Western Music I or II 3 MUH 3 Music History Elective 3 MUA / MUAT Electives 3 MUH 3997 Music Senior Seminar (Capstone I) 2 MUH 3998 Music Senior Projects (Capstone II) 2 B.A. Music Technology Courses (30-32 credits) MUT 2041 Music Theory III 3 MUT 2043 Music Theory IV 3 MUT 2022 Ear-Training III 1 MUT 3021 Ear-Training IV 1 MUT 2042 Keyboard Harmony III 0.5 MUT 2044 Keyboard Harmony IV 0.5 MUAT 1007 MIDI and Music 3 MUAT 2011 Audio Production 3 MUAT 2021 Computer Music 3 *Two 3000 level MUAT courses from the following four courses or additional electives * *MUAT 3011 Audio for Video 3 *MUAT 3021 Interactive Musical Systems 3 *MUAT 3030 Audio for Games 3 *MUAT 3032 Advanced Topics in Music Technology 3 **Two MAC or COMM courses from the following four courses or additional electives ** **MAC 1003 Make Movies & Games in Alice 3 **MAC 1005 Programming Worlds Animation and Games 4 **COMM 2050 Intro to Digital Media and TV Production 3 **COMM 4025 Topics in Advanced TV Video 4 Total Required Music Technology edits: Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: Total Minimum edits for the Degree: 120 (continued on next page) 20

21 Recommended Sequence of Required Music Courses for: Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (15.5 credits) MUT 1031 Music Theory I 3 MUT 1032 Keyboard I 0.5 MUT 1040 Ear Training I 1 MUA 4 Elective Ensemble or Applied Music 1 FYP 1001 & Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 4 SECOND SEMESTER (15.5 credits) MUT 1033 Music Theory II 3 MUT 1034 Keyboard II 0.5 MUT 2021 Ear Training II 1 MUA 4 Elective Ensemble or Applied Music 1 MUAT 1007 MIDI and Music 3 FYP Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 4 SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (14.5 credits) MUT 2022 Ear Training III 1 MUT 2041 Music Theory III 3 MUT 2042 Keyboard III 0.5 MUA 4 Elective Ensemble or Applied Music 1 MUAT 2011 Audio Production 3 MAC 1003 Making Movies and Games 3 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 3 SECOND SEMESTER (15.5 credits) MUT 3021 Ear Training IV 1 MUT 2043 Music Theory IV 3 MUT 2044 Keyboard IV 0.5 MUH 2012 Survey of Western Music II 3 MUA 4 Elective Ensemble or Applied Music 1 MUAT 2021 Computer Music 3 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 4 THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (16 credits) MUAT 3011 Audio for Video 3 MUA 4 Elective Ensemble or Applied Music 1 COMM 2050: Intro to Digital Media & TV 3 Production Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 9 SECOND SEMESTER (15 credits) MUA 4 Elective Ensemble or Applied Music 2 MUAT 3032 Advanced Topics in Music Technology 3 MUH 3 Music History Elective 3 COMM 4025: Topics in Adv. TV/Video 4 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6 FOURTH YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (15 credits) MUH 3997 Music Senior Seminar 2 MU_ 3 Music Elective 3 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 10 SECOND SEMESTER (15 credits) MUH 3998 Senior Project 2 MUAT Music Technology Elective 3 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 10 Total Required Music edits: Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: Total Minimum edits for the Degree: 120 (Music Technology Majors may register for 21 credits per semester) 21

22 XI. D. BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: MUSICAL THEATRE Required Musical Theatre Courses: Music Major Core Courses (22 credits) MUT 1031 Music Theory I 3 MUT 1033 Music Theory II 3 MUT 1040 Ear Training I 1 MUT 2021 Ear Training II 1 MUT 1032 Keyboard Harmony I 0.5 MUT 1034 Keyboard Harmony II 0.5 MUH 2235 American Musical Theatre 3 MUH 3 Music History Elective 3 MUA / MUAT Music Electives 3 MUA 3996 Musical Theatre Performance Seminar I 2 MUA 3997 Musical Theatre Performance Seminar II 2 B.F.A. Musical Theatre Courses (47 credits) MUA Voice class or lessons 8 MUA Piano Class I-II or equivalent (not required for students with 2 piano as major instrument) MUA 2071 or 2072 Cabaret Performance Workshop 2 MUA 2227 Acting for Musical Theatre 2 MUA 2240 Professional World of Musical Theatre 2 MUA 4475 Performance Project: Musical Theatre (2 productions) 2 MUA 4494 Senior Recital 0 DTH 1000 eative Process 3 DTH 1001 Acting I 3 DTH 1500 Stagecraft 2 DTH 2013 Acting II 3 DTH 25 Design Elective 3 DTH 3202/3203 Survey of Dramatic Literature I or II 3 DTH 4012 Voice and Speech II 2 DTH 4121 Dance for Musical Theatre 2 DTH One semester each of Modern Dance and Ballet 4 DTH Movement Elective 2 DTH 4500A Production Practicum: ew (2 semesters) 2 Required Musical Theatre edits: 69 Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 51 Total Minimum edits for the Degree: 120 (continued on next page) 22