MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT ADVISING MANUAL FOR MAJORS

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1 MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT ADVISING MANUAL FOR MAJORS Philosophy and Objectives of the Music Department: Manhattanville s music programs offer broad opportunities both for the music major and liberal arts student. It is in pursuing that dual purpose, to train future professionals and to serve the aesthetic needs of the liberal arts major, that the core philosophy of the Music Department is most apparent. We enthusiastically seek to provide a performance experience for non-majors and to encourage our majors to explore broader intellectual horizons by enrolling in a wide variety of diverse courses. Our music curriculum allows for a strong emphasis on creativity and individual expression without sacrificing the full development of necessary skills and self-discipline. Courses are available for all Manhattanville students in specialized areas of musical performance, music history, music theory, composition, music education, musical theatre, music management, music technology, and jazz studies. Opportunities exist for public performances, both on and off campus, through membership in a variety of performing organizations. It is not uncommon to find the major and non-major performing side by side. The Music Department also offers a flexible minor in music to address the diverse interests of students wishing to pursue music as a supplementary subject area. Manhattanville College offers several degree programs in music. Music majors may pursue either the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Music, the Bachelor of Arts degree in music with a concentration in Music Management, Musical Theatre, Music Technology, or a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Music Education. Graduate students, with the proper prerequisite training, can pursue the Master of Arts in Teaching in music education. This program requires a combination of 40 graduate credits in music, psychology and education. Students who have already completed a master s degree in music can take courses in the Post-masters Certification Program (see School of Education Graduate Catalogue). Since fall 2005, we have offered a combined degree honors program with the School of Education to allow an accelerated Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. The combined degree program allows students to double count 15 credits towards both degrees. Successful completion of any graduate program results in permanent teaching certification for New York State. For all of our degree programs, a primary objective of the Music Department is to provide the means and environment to equip our graduates to take their place in the world of music outside the campus walls. We take very seriously our role to encourage in students the responsibility to use their individual talents in ways that will benefit and serve the community-at-large. Ultimately, we aim to provide an environment where music study at Manhattanville College will inspire young men and women to pursue life-long learning and pleasure in music. Francis Brancaleone, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Music 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 3 I. DEPARTMENTAL HONORS 4 II. CLASS AND LESSON ATTENDANCE POLICIES 4 III. CONCERT ATTENDANCE POLICY 5 IV. PROCEDURES FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR RECITALS 6 V. PROCEDURES FOR VOCAL COACHING 7 VI. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS TOWARDS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 8 VII. UNDERGRADUATE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 10 VIII. PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS 12 IX. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC MAJORS 13 X. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES IN THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT 14 XI. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES A. BACHELOR OF ARTS: Major in Music 16 B. BACHELOR OF ARTS: Concentration in Music Management 18 C. BACHELOR OF ARTS: Concentration in Musical Theatre 20 D. BACHELOR OF ARTS: Concentration in Music Technology 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 XII. PROCEDURES FOR AN INTERNSHIP IN MUSIC MANAGEMENT 32 XIII. MUSIC MINOR REQUIREMENTS 33 XIV. SENIOR EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS 34 XV. THE SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION 36 XVI. REQUESTING RECOMMENDATIONS 37 2

3 How to be Successful as a Music Major: A Guide to Advising This Manual is the official 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 should also serve as a source of information for other students, faculty, advisors, and administrators. The Music Faculty will revise the manual annually. 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 130 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 successful audition is required for the B.A. in Music, the B.Mus. in Music Education, B.A. in Music with a Concentration in Musical Theatre and the B.A. in Music with a Concentration in Music Technology. Audition requirements are posted on the Music Department Web Page. Without exception, 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.A. in Music with a Concentration 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 should be aware of 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 towards 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 Music Majors with a concentration in Music Management must complete at least one semester of Internship and the Internship Seminar in Music Management, with associated internship hours. These cannot be completed in the same semester (see Procedures for an Internship in Music Management). It is each student's responsibility to meet the requirements for the Music Major. Members of the Music Faculty are available to assist with understanding requirements, but each student should be clear about requirements and responsibilities. 3

4 I. DEPARTMENTAL HONORS (Effective Fall, 1983) (Revised Fall, 2003) 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 AND LESSON ATTENDANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING TEACHERS (Effective Fall, 1986) (Revised Fall, 1999, 2011) A. Classroom Attendance: Students are expected to attend all class meetings and to be prepared 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. If a student accumulates more than the allowed number of unexcused absences in a course in a single semester, that student's standing in the course and in the department will be in jeopardy. The student may be asked to appear before the faculty and/or the Department Chair to explain the unexcused absences. Refusal to appear before that group could result in dismissal from the department. 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 will not 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. If a student accumulates more than two unexcused absences in a single semester, that student will be asked to appear before the instructor and/or the Department Chair to explain the unexcused absences. Refusal to appear could result in dismissal from the lessons. C. Procedure for Changing Teachers: Should it become necessary or desirable to change private teacher, it can only be done between semesters. This is a sensitive issue and both parties need to exercise utmost care not to offend the other or to create any bad feelings. The best procedure would be to have a frank discussion between student and teacher. However, that may not always be possible, in which case, the student should write a respectful letter outlining the reasons for the change and thanking the teacher for his/her progress to date. 4

5 III. CONCERT ATTENDANCE POLICY (Effective Fall, 1986) (Revised Fall, 2004, Fall, 2010, Fall, 2011) Attendance at Concerts and Recitals for Music Majors (All Programs): Concert attendance improves musicianship by making students more sensitive to live musical sound and is vital to helping make them more complete participants in all music major tracks. Musicians interact with live audiences in a way that they cannot in the recording studio. We encourage all music students to take up an instrument to begin to understand the performing experience better and your attendance at live concerts completes that experience. 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. However, recognizing that the Department produces many performances each semester, a representative group has been selected. 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. The Freshman-Sophomore-Junior Recital (Spring).* 5. At least one additional concert or recital each semester. 6. One small ensemble or senior recital concert. Music majors are expected to make-up any absence by attending other on-campus 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. Students are not excused to participate in extra-curricular events. Make certain to check the Music Department concert calendar and make appropriate arrangements with work or family so that your educational responsibilities are given their proper priority. *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. 5

6 IV. PROCEDURES FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR RECITALS (Effective Fall, 2007) (Revised 2010) In order to assure a good presentation, students who are scheduled to give a recital should observe the following guidelines. Please address any questions to the Department Chair. 1. By October 1 (fall) or February 1 (spring), submit your program information on the appropriate form, signed by your teacher, to the Music Department Office. After departmental approval, you should send the information to Kathryn DiBernardo, Music Department Coordinator, dibernardokat@mville.edu, in digital form. Each work should be presented with correct spelling, composers dates, and complete information with regards to movements. All performers on the recital must be specified, as well as any proposed encore (which will not appear in the program). This information is required for music licensing. Models of previous programs are available in the Music Department Office for your reference. The last page is reserved for acknowledgements. Include them with your program notes. 2. Students are responsible for Program Notes for Senior Recitals. These notes should be of high quality and submitted for approval to the Department Chair, or an assigned faculty member, in electronic form. The date for completed fall program notes is October 15, and for spring program notes is March 1. This leaves time for any corrections. Students planning to do more than one draft should plan ahead and be sure to get comments from your applied teachers before submission. In the concert program, students will be identified as sole authors of the notes, so all plagiarism and citation guidelines apply. Note: 10% of your recital grade will depend upon the program submission process and there will be penalties for lateness. 3. A full-length recital should be approximately minutes in length. Half-length recitals should run between 35 and 40 minutes. The recitals are scheduled back to back, and it would be very unfair to your fellow recitalists to interfere with their presentation. Be sure that all family and friends have directions to the hall, since we will start each program on time. Be aware that the clock continues to run during any scheduled intermission or breaks in the program. 4. Should you wish to have your recital recorded contact information for approved recording engineers will be provided by the Music Office. 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. 5. Your recital will be graded usually by three of the Manhattanville faculty, whose notes will be available to you for review. Under normal circumstances the recital grade will also stand as the jury portion of your applied music grade and you will not be required to perform a jury during the semester that you give a recital. Resources: Guides to the format and style of notes are described at the following web sites that you may find helpful: or the most detailed information on writing about music appears in sections of The Recital Participation Form is available as a link on the Music Department web page and in the Music Department Office. 6

7 V. PROCEDURES FOR VOCAL COACHING (Effective Fall, 2007) Manhattanville s Music Department provides three coach/accompanists for students taking voice class or voice lessons on campus. 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 era, but don't be afraid to ask questions during the session; try to come for at least three consecutive coachings at least once per term. Obviously, the more often and consistently you attend coachings, the better your progress and final results will be. 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. Coachings can be scheduled directly with Ms. Yom. Coaching Procedures for Voice Lessons: Students are required to attend at least six coachings 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 lessons. Ms. Guernsey specializes in the classical repertoire; Ms. Meyer specializes in musical theater repertoire. However, if your schedule does not allow for coachings with both Ms. Guernsey and Ms. Meyer, either one will be happy to help you with any of your songs. If you are one of those students who can't come for ANY regularly scheduled coachings, let the coaches know and something will be worked out for you. Other Vocal Coaching: During the semester, there are informal recitals, competitions, and juries. You must notify Ms. Guernsey and Ms. Meyer at least TWO WEEKS prior to the event of your intention to perform, and you must have coached the song(s) in advance. Accompanist fee for competitions (such as the Arlene Kaplan) is $70.00 to be paid on the day of the competition. If you are performing a Junior or Senior Recital, please confirm your accompanist as early as possible, and communicate when you get your concert date and program set. 7

8 VI. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS TOWARDS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (Effective Fall, 2004) (Revised Fall, 2008, 2010) The Sophomore Review determines whether each student is making progress towards acquiring skills necessary for success as a major in the Music Department. Each student is reviewed by music department faculty for progress in core areas of the music curriculum during their third semester at the College, except for transfer students who will be reviewed at the end of their first semester. All students will be evaluated for satisfactory grades in required Core Courses and acceptable progress in Music Theory. 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 of knowledge. The review will be used to determine that students have acquired sufficient technical knowledge about music to proceed to upper level courses as juniors and to accomplish the upper level courses in a timely manner. Failure to maintain satisfactory progress can result in the following: either the student must withdraw from the major program or, upon recommendation of the faculty review, the student can continue in a provisional status. Provisional status can require 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 must be on schedule to complete MUT 2043: Comprehensive Musicianship IV, MUT 2044: Keyboard Harmony IV, MUT 2022: Intermediate Ear Training II, and MUH : Survey of Western Music I and II by the end of the second year of study. B.A. Major in Music students must 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 towards preparation for a full Senior Recital has been made. B.A. Major in Music students (major instrument other than piano) must 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 (see D.2, p. 7). The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress towards competency on piano as a secondary instrument has been met. Students not meeting satisfactory progress will be required to continue study. 8

9 B.A. in Music with concentration in Musical Theatre B.A. Major in Music with a concentration in Musical Theatre students must be on schedule to complete DTH 1000: Creative Process in Dance and Theatre and at least two courses in Music or Theatre History by the end of the second year of study. B.A. Major in Music with a concentration in Musical Theatre students must be on schedule to complete MUT 1033: Comprehensive Musicianship II, MUT 1034: Keyboard Harmony II, and MUT 1041: Creative Process II by the end of the second year of study. B.A. Major in Music with a concentration in Musical Theatre students must 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.A. Major in Music with a concentration in Musical Theatre students must be on schedule to complete their second semester of half-hour study of piano (1 credit) by the end of the second year of study. The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress towards using piano as support for Musical Theatre study has been met. B.A. in Music with concentration in Music Management B.A. Major in Music with a concentration in Music Management students must be on schedule to complete at least two Music Management 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 with a concentration in Music Management students must be on schedule to complete MUT 1033: Comprehensive Musicianship II, MUT 1034: Keyboard Harmony II, and MUT 1041: Creative Process II by the end of the second year of study. B.A. Major in Music with a concentration in Music Management students must have plans to complete the 6 required credits in Applied Music or Music Technology. B.A. in Music with concentration in Music Technology B. A. Major in Music with a concentration in Music Technology students must be on schedule to complete the theory sequence up to MUT 2022: Intermediate Ear Training II, MUT 2043: Comprehensive Musicianship IV and MUT 2044: Keyboard Harmony IV, as well as two semesters of MUH : Survey of Western Music by the end of the second year of study. B. A. Major in Music with a concentration in Music Technology students must be on schedule to complete three semesters of Music Technology courses, including MUAT 1007: MIDI and Audio Production and MUAT 2011 and 3011: Audio Recording Techniques I and II. Additionally, students at this level must have completed MAC 1075: Computers and Information Technology by the end of the second year of study. B.Mus. in Music Education B.Mus. Music Education students must be on schedule to complete MUH : Survey of Western Music I and II, EDU 2000: Fundamentals of Schools and Teaching, and EDU 2010: Educating Learners with Diverse Needs by the end of the second year of study. B.Mus. Music Education students must be on schedule to complete MUT 2043: Comprehensive Musicianship IV, MUT 2044: Keyboard Harmony IV, and MUT 2022: Intermediate Ear Training II by the end of the second year of study. B.Mus. Music Education students must 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 towards preparation for a half Senior Recital has been made. B.Mus. Music Education students (major instrument other than piano) must 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. If piano class is taken for two semesters, then an additional two semesters (.5) of half-hour lessons must be taken. The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress towards competency on piano as a secondary instrument has been met. Students not meeting satisfactory progress will be required to continue piano study. 9

10 VII. UNDERGRADUATE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (Est. Fall, 1986) (Revised, Fall, 1988 and Spring, 1993 and 1997) Candidates for B.A. in Music, B.A. in Music with Concentration in Musical Theatre, or 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, B.A. in Music with Concentration in Musical Theatre Prepare a full-length solo recital on the major performing vehicle for performance before a jury (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 Prepare a half-length (or optional full-length) solo recital on the major performing vehicle for performance before a jury (usually during Spring Semester). Make at least one ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert. Each of the public appearances stated above requires the written approval of both the student's applied music instructor and the Music Department Chair (see Recital Participation Permission Form on line). For Piano as a secondary instrument: All candidates, except for those choosing piano as their major performing medium, are required to study piano for a minimum of four semesters, on campus. The B.A. in Music with a concentration in Musical Theatre and the accelerated honors B.Mus.in Music Education requires six semesters. Students with limited piano training may substitute MUA 1009 and MUA 1010: Class Piano I and II for the first year of lessons (2 semesters). In the last required semester jury examination a determination will be made as to the piano competency of the candidate. Candidates may be required to continue their piano studies on campus until they are able to satisfy the secondary piano competency requirement. Secondary piano students are strongly urged to take part in public performances and/or make use of their piano skills in other ways. 10

11 Candidates for a B.A. degree in Music with a concentration in Music Management: 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. Candidates for a B. A. degree in Music with a concentration in Music Technology: Students are expected to develop performance skills related to Music Technology, and to take performance courses which will make this possible. Senior projects may include a live performance which incorporates Music Technology. 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. Quality of participation in such classes will be reflected in the semester's applied music grade. 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 extremely unusual circumstances and with the approval of the Dean of Studies and the Chair of the Music Department. The Jury grade counts for 30% 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. 11

12 VIII. 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. There are scheduled weekly rehearsals. 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*: 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 pre-requisite; 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 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 on the college level or admission by special permission of Music Department or the Dance/Theatre Department. Please Note: A Fall Semester; B Spring Semester *Permission form required. 12

13 IX. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC MAJORS Community Outreach: A significant part of the mission of Manhattanville College is to encourage service to the community and mankind in general. 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. Students interested in such activities should notify the Music Department Chair, in writing, as soon as possible. Departmental Volunteer Activities: In an organization as complex and active as the Music Department there are many tasks, which are necessarily assumed by gracious volunteers. 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. They have acted as ushers, 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 need such help. We promise a happy experience, insights into the management of the Department, and intangible rewards. 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. Internships: Of particular interest to Music Management Majors, but open to all students, is the opportunity to take an active role in specially selected internships. These may be on or off campus, carry academic credit, and in some rare instances offer a stipend. On campus internships include: managing the Chorus, the Orchestra, managing concerts, or managing the Musical Theatre Production. Off campus internships have taken place in TV production studios, recording studios, publishing companies, with cable TV, and with symphony orchestras. For more information contact the Music Department Chair or the Center for Career Development. 13

14 X. Student Learning Objectives in the Music Department During academic year, the faculty in the Music Department conducted a department-wide evaluation and invited an external reviewer to look at the music curriculum and procedures. An important outcome of that review has been the identification of specific learning objectives related to the major programs and courses offered. The following six learning objectives were identified as supporting the core philosophy of the department. Associated with each objective are specific tasks within the curriculum to which the department will look in assessing the essential aspects of our disciplines. Objective I: Real World Experience in Music Build skills in individual music performance through private and group instruction leading to public performance on and off campus. Build skills in group music performance through small ensemble and large group ensemble instruction leading to public performance on and off campus. Develop an overview of the kinds of jobs available to those with music management training. Develop practical work skills in a music-related field. Preliminary observation and integrated student teaching as a capstone requirement for music education. Objective II: Critical Thinking and Aural Analysis Learn to examine pieces within specific historical and cultural contexts, and learn to ask questions about the style, context, and function for historical understanding, performance or transmission of ideas to others. Develop the ability to compare and contrast major works in history of music. Learn to read primary source texts and secondary works critically, and to question the assumptions of scholars. Be able to integrate aural analysis with a variety of theoretical approaches. Develop skills to integrate critical evaluation of source material into performance. Develop skills to integrate critical aural and analytical skills for the development of musical material into improvisation, new musical arrangements and original composition. Objective III: Breadth of Knowledge Learn basic terminology associated with Music. Develop approach to performance skills through knowledge of piano as a learning tool. Required for B.A. in Music, B.Mus. in Music Education and B.A. in Music with a concentration in Musical Theatre. Learn basic terminology and procedures associated with music technology. Understand and demonstrate music technology knowledge within context of departmental courses and performances, including student responsibility for organizing and presenting material electronically and recording of department concerts. Learn to integrate singing, dancing and acting in performance for musical theatre. Learn the names, time periods and characteristics of major historical periods and styles. Learn a basic overview of music industry and career opportunities. Identify specialized areas of the music industry, including the recording and broadcast industries, music publishing, copyright law, and legal issues. Investigate deeper knowledge base in specialized fields; develop tools for building advanced level of knowledge. Demonstrate broad, generalized knowledge of repertoire, formal procedures, and chronology of style. As of fall 2009, all students are required to complete one year of foreign language study. 14

15 Objective IV: Information Retrieval and Literacy Learn to locate and retrieve information from a variety of sources, both primary and secondary. Learn to evaluate information and its sources critically. Understand the legal, economic and ethical issues of information access in the music industry. Learn to demonstrate how research can support ideas when presenting an argument. Objective V: Analytic and Research Writing Skills Develop a clear and grammatically-correct writing style. Learn to identify and cite sources properly, and to understand the standards of integrity in the pursuit of academic work. Learn to write effective, comparative essays, including discussions of style, image function, and historical context. Develop effective thesis statements and/or topic sentences for advanced research papers and build arguments using both primary and secondary sources. Objective VI: Develop a Global Outlook Develop a basic familiarity with international musical cultures in popular and art traditions in Western and non-western cultures. Understand the role of religion, socio-economic, and political factors in influencing music. Understand the role of socio-economic and political factors in influencing the music industry. 15

16 XI. A. BACHELOR OF ARTS: MAJOR IN MUSIC (Effective with Class of 2002) (Revised June, 2004) Required Music Courses: MUT 1040 Creative Process I 1.5 MUT 1041 Creative Process II 1.5 MUT 1031 Comprehensive Musicianship I 3.0 MUT 1032 Keyboard Harmony I 0.5 MUT 1033 Comprehensive Musicianship II 3.0 MUT 1034 Keyboard Harmony II 0.5 MUT 2021 Intermediate Ear-Training I 1.0 MUT 2022 Intermediate Ear-Training II 1.0 MUT 2041 Comprehensive Musicianship III 3.0 MUT 2042 Keyboard Harmony III 0.5 MUT 2043 Comprehensive Musicianship IV 3.0 MUT 2044 Keyboard Harmony IV 0.5 MUT 3 Electives in Music Theory 6.0 MUT 3021 Advanced Ear-Training I 1.0 MUH 2011 Survey of Western Music I 3.0 MUH 2012 Survey of Western Music II 3.0 MUH 3011 Music of the 20th Century 3.0 MUH 3 Music History Elective 3.0 MUH 3997 Music Senior Seminar 3.0 MUH 3998 Music Senior Projects 3.0 MUA 4494 Music Senior Recital 1.0 MUA Ensemble (8 semesters Large + 2 semesters Small) 10.0 Must include 2 semesters Chorus or another vocal ensemble MUA Primary Instrument (8 semesters) 8.0 MUA Piano (minimum 4 semesters on campus) or electives if piano is primary Total Required Music Credits: 67.0 Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 63.0 Reading Knowledge of French, German, or Italian (or other foreign language by permission of the Department) Total Minimum Credits for the Degree:

17 Recommended Sequence of Required Music Courses for: Bachelor of Arts in Music (Band or Orchestral Instrument, Piano or Voice as primary instrument) FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (17.5/18.0 credits) Cr P T MUT 1031 Comp. Musicianship I 3.0 MUT 1032 Keyboard Harmony I 0.5 MUT 1040 Creative Process I 1.5 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1.0 MUA 1009 Piano Class (or lessons) 1.0/0.5 MUA 4482A,4483A,4484A Large Ens. 1.0 FYP 1001 & Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6.0 SECOND SEMESTER (17.5/18.0 credits) Cr P T MUT 1033 Comp. Musicianship II 3.0 MUT 1034 Keyboard Harmony II 0.5 MUT 1041 Creative Process II 1.5 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1.0 MUA 1009 Piano Class (or lessons) 1.0/0.5 MUA 4482B,4483B,4484B Large Ens. 1.0 FYP 1002 & Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6.0 SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (16.0 credits) Cr P T MUT 2021 Intermediate Ear Training I 1.0 MUT 2041 Comp. Musicianship III 3.0 MUT 2042 Keyboard Harmony III 0.5 MUH 2011 Survey of Western Music I* 3.0 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1.0 MUA 4575A Piano Lessons* 0.5 MUA 4482A,4483A,4484A Large Ens. 1.0 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6.0 SECOND SEMESTER (16.0 credits) Cr P T MUT 2022 Intermediate Ear Training II 1.0 MUT 2043 Comp. Musicianship IV 3.0 MUT 2044 Keyboard Harmony IV 0.5 MUH 2012 Survey of Western Music II* 3.0 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1.0 MUA 4575B Piano Lessons* 0.5 MUA 4482B,4483B,4484B Large Ens. 1.0 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6.0 THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (16.0 credits) Cr P T MUT 3 Music Theory Elective 3.0 MUT 3021 Advanced Ear Training I 1.0 MUH 3011 Music of the 20 th Century 3.0 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1.0 MUA 4482A,4483A,4484A Large Ens. 1.0 MUA 4 Chamber Music/Small Ens. 1.0 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6.0 SECOND SEMESTER (16.0 credits) Cr P T MUT 3 Music Theory Elective 3.0 MUH 3 Music History Elective 3.0 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1.0 MUA 4482B,4483B,4484B Large Ens. 1.0 MUA 4 Chamber Music/Small Ens. 1.0 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 7.0 FIRST SEMESTER (16.0 credits) Cr P T MUH 3997 Music Senior Seminar 3.0 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1.0 MUA 4482A,4483A,4484A Large Ens. 1.0 Open Elective/Gen. Ed FOURTH YEAR SECOND SEMESTER (14.0 credits) Cr P T MUH 3998 Music Senior Projects 3.0 MUA 4494B Senior Recital 1.0 MUA Primary Instrument or Voice 1.0 MUA 4482B,4483B,4484B Large Ens. 1.0 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 8.0 *Students with piano as primary instrument will take music electives in place of piano class/0.5 cr. Lessons Total Required Music Credits: 67.0 Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 63.0 Reading Knowledge of French, German, or Italian (or other foreign language by permission of the Department) Total Minimum Credits for the Degree: P-Projected / T-Taken 17

18 XI. B. BACHELOR OF ARTS: Concentration in Music Management (Effective Fall, 2004) Required Music Courses: MUT 1040 Creative Process I 1.5 MUT 1041 Creative Process II 1.5 MUT 1031 Comprehensive Musicianship I 3.0 MUT 1032 Keyboard Harmony I 0.5 MUT 1033 Comprehensive Musicianship II 3.0 MUT 1034 Keyboard Harmony II 0.5 MUH 1007 Listening To Music 3.0 MUH Music History Elective 3.0 MUH 2011 Survey of Western Music I 3.0 MUH 2012 Survey of Western Music II 3.0 MUH 3997 Music Senior Seminar 3.0 MUA 4 Elective Ensemble or Applied Music 6.0 MU Music Electives 3.0 Total Required Music Credits: 34.0 Required Management Courses: ECO 1011 Principles of Economics I 3.0 ECO 1012 Principles of Economics II 3.0 MGT 1001 Fundamentals of Management 3.0 MGT 1002 Fundamentals of Accounting I 3.0 MGT 1003 Introduction to Marketing 3.0 MGT 1007 Computer Concepts or equivalent MAC course 3.0 MUMG 1011 Intro to the Music Business: An Overview 3.0 MUMG 2011 Music Publishing and the Copyright Law 3.0 MUMG 2012 The Recording and Broadcast Industries 3.0 MUMG 3011 Contracts and Legal Issues for the Music Business 3.0 MUMG 4497 Internship in Music Management (1 semester) 3.0 MUMG 3997 Internship Seminar in Music Management 3.0 (cannot be taken same semester as MUMG 4497) MUMG or MGT Elective 3.0 Total Required Management Credits: 39.0 Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 57.0 Total Minimum Credits for the Degree:

19 Recommended Sequence of Required Music Courses for: Bachelor of Arts in Music with a Concentration in Music Management FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (19.0 credits) Cr P T MUT 1031 Comp. Musicianship I* 3.0 MUT 1032 Keyboard Harmony I* 0.5 MUT 1040 Creative Process I* 1.5 MUH 1007 Listening to Music 3.0 MUA 4 elective Ens. or Applied Music** 1.0 MUMG 1011 Intro. to Music Business 3.0 MGT 1001 Fund. of Management 3.0 FYP 1001 & SECOND SEMESTER (19.0 credits) Cr P T MUT 1033 Comp. Musicianship II* 3.0 MUT 1034 Keyboard Harmony II* 0.5 MUT 1041 Creative Process II* 1.5 MUH Music History elective 3.0 MUA 4 elective Ens. or Applied Music** 1.0 MUMG 2011 Music Pub. & Copyright Law 3.0 MGT 1003 Introduction to Marketing 3.0 FYP 1002 & SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (16.0 credits) Cr P T MUH 2011 Survey of Western Music I 3.0 MUA 4 elective Ens. or Applied Music** 1.0 MUMG 2012 Rec. and Broadcast Ind. 3.0 MGT 1002 Fund, of Accounting I 3.0 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6.0 SECOND SEMESTER (16.0 credits) Cr P T MUH 2012 Survey of Western Music II 3.0 MUA 4 elective Ens. or Applied Music** 1.0 MUMG 3011 Contracts and Legal Issues 3.0 MGT 1007 Computer Concepts 3.0 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 6.0 THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (15.0 credits) Cr P T MUA 4 elective Ens. or Applied Music** 1.0 MUMG 4497 Internship in Music Mgt. 3.0 ECO 1011 Principles of Economics I 3.0 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 8.0 SECOND SEMESTER (15.0 credits) Cr P T MUA 4 elective Ens. or Applied Music** 1.0 MUMG/MGT elective 3.0 ECO 1012 Principles of Economics II 3.0 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 8.0 FOURTH YEAR FIRST SEMESTER (15 credits) Cr P T MUH 3997 Music Senior Seminar 3.0 MU Music elective 3.0 Open Elective/Gen. Ed. 9.0 SECOND SEMESTER (15 credits) Cr P T MUMG 3997 Intern. Seminar in Music Mgt. 3.0 (cannot be taken same semester as MUMG 4497) Open Elective/Gen. Ed *Students placed into the Foundations of Music Theory sequence must begin courses in freshman year. Courses with an asterisk will then be taken the next year, after completing MUT 1016: Foundations of Music Theory II. **MUAT elective credits can be substituted for MUA 4 elective Ensemble or Applied Music credit Total Required Music Credits: 34.0 Total Required Management Credits: 39.0 Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 57.0 P-Projected / T-Taken Total Minimum Credits for the Degree:

20 XI. C. BACHELOR OF ARTS: Concentration in Musical Theatre (Effective Fall 2008) Required Music Courses: MUT 1040 Creative Process I 1.5 MUT 1041 Creative Process II 1.5 MUT 1031 Comprehensive Musicianship I 3.0 MUT 1032 Keyboard Harmony I 0.5 MUT 1033 Comprehensive Musicianship II 3.0 MUT 1034 Keyboard Harmony II 0.5 MUT 2021 Intermediate Ear Training I 1.0 MUT 2022 Intermediate Ear Training II 1.0 MUH 2011 Survey of Western Music I 3.0 MUH 2012 Survey of Western Music II 3.0 MUH 2235 History of American Musical Theatre 3.0 MUH 2239 Musical Theatre Junior Seminar I 2.0 MUH 2240 Musical Theatre Junior Seminar II 2.0 MUH 3995 Musical Theatre Senior Seminar I 3.0 MUH 3996 Musical Theatre Senior Seminar II 3.0 MUA 1003 Voice Class I 1.0 MUA 1004 Voice Class II 1.0 MUA 2071/72 Cabaret Performance Workshop (one semester) 2.0 MUA 2227 Acting for Musical Theatre 2.0 MUA 4575 Piano Instruction (6 semesters) 3.0 MUA 4611 Voice Instruction (6 semesters) 6.0 MUA 4475 Performance Project: Musical Theatre (4 semesters) 8.0 MUA 4494 Music Senior Recital 1.0 Total Required Music Credits: 55.0 Required Dance and Theatre Courses: DTH 1000 Creative Process in Dance/Theatre 3.0 DTH 1001 Acting I 3.0 DTH 1500 Stagecraft 3.0 DTH 2530, 2535,2540 Scenic, Lighting, Costume, or Sound Design 3.0 or 2555 DTH 3202/3203 Survey of Dramatic Literature I or II 3.0 DTH 3310, 3312, 3314, Performance Seminar DTH 4010 Voice and Speech I 2.0 DTH 3 semesters of Modern Dance or Ballet (including at least semester of each style) DTH 4121 Dance for Musical Theatre 2.0 DTH 1 Semester of Dance elective 2.0 DTH 1 Upper-Level Acting Elective 2.0 Total Required Dance and Theatre Credits: 32.0 Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 43.0 Total Minimum Credits for the Degree: