Performing Arts Building, Room A417
Phone: 703-993-1380
Web: gmu.edu/departments/music
James Gardner, Chair
Professors: Camphouse, Engebretson, J. Gardner (chair), Maiello, Miller, Smith
Term professor: Balakerskaia, Hearden, Johonnott, Lapple, Sternbach
Associate professors: Billingham, Carroll, Monson (associate chair), T. Owens
Term associate professors: Casagrande, Ker-Hackleman, Rendler
Assistant professors: Bergman, Bullard, Nickens, Novak
Adjuncts: Antosca, Beach, Beckwith, Behrend, Berkshire-Brown, Berger, Collins, Cook, Conlon, Crabill, East, Gerber, Guessford, Haroutounian, Healey, Hughes, Kilkenny, Kim, McCarthy, M. Owens, Parrell, Rittenhouse, Roberts, Snitzler, Stephansky, Teie, von Villas, Watters, Wenner
Bassoon: Douglas Kehlenbrink, Adjunct Associate Professor. BS, Ball State University; MM, James Madison University. Former faculty member, James Madison University.
Cello: Robert Park, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BS, University of Maryland, College Park; MM, DMA, Catholic University of America; principal cellist, U.S. Army Band of Washington, D.C. (Army Orchestra and Strolling Strings).
Loran Stephenson, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, Curtis Institute of Music; MM, Catholic University of America; National Symphony Orchestra; former member, U.S. Army Band of Washington, D.C.
David Teie, Adjunct Associate Professor, Cello. BM, Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University; cellist, National Symphony Orchestra, Washington, D.C.
Clarinet: Sharon Bonneau, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BM, BME, Eastman School of Music; MA, George Mason University; former clarinetist, U.S. Air Force Band of Washington, D.C.
Lora Ferguson, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, Oberlin Conservatory; MM, Catholic University of America; clarinetist, Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra; Capitol Woodwind Quintet.
Brian Jones, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BME, Florida State University; MM, Baylor University; DMA, Catholic University of America; former member, U.S. Air Force Band of Washington, D.C.; instructor of clarinet, Levine School of Music.
Composition: Steve Antosca, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BA, Tulane University; MM, Peabody Conservatory of Music of Johns Hopkins University; Artist-in-Residence, Duke Ellington School of the Arts; cochair, Composition Department at Levine School of Music.
Glenn Smith, Professor. BA, MA, California State University, Hayward; DMus, Indiana University.
Mark Camphouse, Professor. BM, MM, Northwestern University; former director of bands, Radford University.
Conducting: Stanley Engebretson, Professor. BA, MA, University of North Dakota; DMA, Stanford University; artistic director, Masterworks Chorus and Orchestra; music director, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church; former associate conductor, Minnesota Chorale.
Anthony Maiello, Professor. BS, MS, Ithaca College; Director of Instrumental Music Studies, George Mason University; former chairman of performance, Potsdam College of State University of New York; former associate conductor, McLean (Virginia) Orchestra.
Mark Camphouse (see Composition)
Euphonium: Roger Behrend, Adjunct Professor. BME, Michigan State University; MA, George Mason University; solo/principal euphoniumist, U.S. Navy Band of Washington, D.C.
Flute: Judith Lapple, Adjunct Professor. BM, Eastman School of Music; MM, Northeast Louisiana University; former principal flutist, U.S. Air Force Band of Washington, D.C.
Thomas Perazzoli, Adjunct Associate Professor. Philadelphia Musical Academy; flutist, National Symphony Orchestra.
Guitar (Classical): Larry Snitzler, Adjunct Professor. Former student of Andres Segovia (guitar) and Nadia Boulanger (theory).
Guitar (Jazz): Richard Whitehead, Adjunct Assistant Professor. Former member U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note.
Harp: Jeanne Chalifoux, Adjunct Assistant Professor. Artist Diploma, Curtis Institute of Music; former harpist, National Gallery Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra.
Horn: Eric Moore, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BME, BA, Boston University; MM, University of Texas at Austin; principal horn, U.S. Navy Band and Fairfax Symphony.
Edwin Thayer, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, MM, University of Illinois; hornist, National Symphony Orchestra.
David Whaley, Adjunct Associate Professor. BME, Drake University; MM, DMA, University of Illinois; hornist, National Symphony Orchestra.
Koto: Kyoko Okamoto, Adjunct Assistant Professor. Bachelor in Languages, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies; Toho Kinshu Kai (Koto School).
Oboe: Lorrie Berkshire-Brown, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BM, Arizona State University; MM, Manhattan School of Music; oboist, U.S. Army Band of Washington, D.C.; substitute oboist, New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
Organ: William Neil, Adjunct Professor. BA, Pennsylvania State University; MM, Syracuse University; University of Michigan; Juilliard School; organist and keyboardist, National Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Soloists of Washington.
Percussion: Kenneth Harbison, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, Eastman School; MM, Catholic University of America; assistant principal percussionist, National Symphony Orchestra.
John Kilkenny, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BM, The Juilliard School; MM, Temple University; music director, Metropolitan Wind Symphony; cochair, University of Maryland Summer Percussion Workshop.
Percussion (Jazz): Harold Summey, Adjunct Assistant Professor. MM, Howard University; member, U.S. Army Band.
Piano: Anna Balakerskaia, Adjunct Artist Professor. MM, DMA, St. Petersburg State Conservatory, Russia; former faculty member, Moscow and St. Petersburg State Conservatories.
Joanne Haroutounian, Adjunct Associate Professor. BA, Trenton State College; MA, American University; PhD, University of Virginia; pedagogy author, lecturer, and clinician.
Linda Apple Monson, Associate Professor. BMEd, MM, DMA, Peabody Conservatory of Music of Johns Hopkins University; diploma (piano performance), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; former faculty member of Peabody Institute, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, and Northern Virginia Community College.
Piano (Jazz): Wade Beach, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BM, MM, University of Maryland; former member, U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note.
Saxophone: Richard Parrell, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BA, BM, George Mason University; MME, North Texas State University; solo principal saxophonist, U.S. Army Band of Washington, D.C.
Timothy Roberts, Adjunct Associate Professor, Saxophone. BM Northwestern University; MM, DMA Catholic University of America; principal saxophonist and a National Tour soloist with the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C.; coordinator of the Navy Band’s International Saxophone Symposium.
Dale Underwood, Adjunct Professor. Texas Tech University; former saxophone soloist, U.S. Navy Band of Washington, D.C.
String Bass: Glenn A. Dewey, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, University of Illinois; MM, Northwestern University; bassist, U.S. Marine Band of Washington, D.C.; former double/electric bass instructor, Millikin University.
Trombone: Matthew Neff, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BS, MEd, Pennsylvania State University; MM, Catholic University; bass trombonist, U.S. Navy Band.
Harry Watters, Adjunct Associate Professor, Jazz Trombone. BM, University of North Texas; MM, University of New Orleans; United States Army Band-Army Blues; United States Army Band-Brass Quintet; Yamaha clinician.
Trumpet: Stanley Curtis, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, University of Alabama; MM, Cleveland Institute of Music; trumpeter, U.S. Navy Band.
Dennis Edelbrock, Adjunct Professor. BME, University of Iowa; MA, DMA, Catholic University of America; trumpeter, U.S. Army Band of Washington, D.C., and National Gallery Orchestra.
Kenneth Rittenhouse, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Jazz Trumpet. BA, Performance, West Virginia Wesleyan College; MM, Jazz Studies, University of Maryland; additional graduate study, Eastman School of Music; member of the United States Army “Blues” Jazz Ensemble in Washington, D.C.; performs regularly with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.
Tuba: Roger Behrend (see Euphonium).
Viola: Edwin Johonnott, Adjunct Professor. Former violinist, National Symphony Orchestra. Studied at Indiana University and Illinois University.
Ramon Scavelli, Adjunct Associate Professor. Philadelphia Musical Academy; violist, National Symphony Orchestra.
Violin: James E. Gardner, Professor and Chair, Department of Music. BM, Oklahoma City University; MM, DMA, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Peter Haase, Adjunct Professor. MM, State Conservatory of Music, Katowice, Poland; postgraduate studies, Moscow Conservatory and the Juilliard School; violinist, National Symphony Orchestra.
Edwin Johonnott (see Viola).
Voice: Samuel Bonds, Adjunct Associate Professor. Faculty member, Duke Ellington School for the Arts.
Carla Rae Cook, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, University of Utah; MM, Boston University; Postgraduate Studies, Manhattan School of Music; performing dramatic mezzo-soprano.
Stanley Engebretson (see Conducting).
Kathryn Hearden-Botelho, Adjunct Professor. BM, St. Norbert College; MM, Performers Certificate, DMA, Eastman School of Music.
Laura Mann, Adjunct Professor. BM, MM, Eastman School of Music; DMA, University of Maryland.
Patricia Miller, Professor. BM, Boston University; MM, New England Conservatory; Artist Diploma, Accademia di Santa Cecilia (Rome); Advanced Vocal Studies, Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria.
Seong Nam, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BM, Han-Yang University; MM, University of Maryland; chorus member, Washington National Opera; music director, Gyung Hyang Garden Presbyterian Church.
Richard Novak, Assistant Professor, Tenor. BM, MM, Stephen F. Austin University; DMA, University of North Texas; semifinalist-Metropolitan Opera National Council Regional Auditions, Singer of the Year-National Association of Teachers of Singing; Wichita Grand Opera, Gilmore International Keyboard Festival, Monroe Symphony, the Living Opera, San Antonio Symphony, Des Moines Metro Opera, American Bel Canto Opera.
Debby Wenner, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BS, Frostburg State College; MM, George Washington University; graduate work, West Virginia University, Catholic University of America; former member, Metropolitan Opera Apprentice Program; performing mezzo-soprano.
The Music Department offers all course work designated MUSI in the Course Descriptions chapter of this catalog.
The two undergraduate degree programs offered through the Department of Music, the bachelor of art (BA) in music and the bachelor of music (BM), prepare students for graduate work in music and music literature; research and professional work in musical activities; and state licensure, or certification, to teach vocal and choral or instrumental music at the elementary and secondary school levels.
Through its strategic plan, Music Outreach and the Teaching Professions, the department enables students to pursue worthwhile vocational goals as teachers, performers, conductors, and composers. The department also seeks to educate its students to reflect a concern for cultural and humanistic values as future ambassadors and advocates of music and other arts. Through innovative learning experiences, the department provides all students in the BA and BM programs with opportunities to become effective musicians, teachers, and advocates of music. Teaching music is the principal area in which students can find employment in private studios, public and private schools, academies, and higher education within the ever-changing workplace. Because of this, all music majors at Mason receive some training in the teaching of music.
The department also recognizes the critical outreach role it provides in serving students from all majors, as well as members of the community who significantly benefit from the values and experiences of an education in music. The department seeks to provide unique educational opportunities through its various course offerings, workshops, presentations, and performances for those seeking music enrichment.
Entrance to all music degree programs is by audition. Arrangements for an audition must be made in advance by contacting the Department of Music before the scheduled audition date. Auditions are held approximately once per month. Audition dates and audition application forms are available through the music department web site: gmu.edu/departments/music.
A fundamentals of music test is given during the first week of classes to all students enrolled in MUSI 115 Theory I. Call the Department of Music at 703-993-1380 for additional information.
Competency placement tests are required of all transfer students who wish to present transfer credit in any of the following areas: sight singing, ear training, and keyboard skills.
Students must earn a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in their major or higher, if required by their program.
Mason requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in their major at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in music may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing MUSI 332. Students who transfer this course into Mason may be required to repeat it or enroll in some other suitable course to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
BA-MUSI
Students pursuing a BA must complete the general education program outlined below. This distribution enables students to develop a breadth of knowledge, as well as the necessary skills to make the in-depth study of a major truly meaningful. In addition to general education requirements, students must also demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language or complete a minor program. A minimum of 57 credits in music course work is required for the music major. A total of 120 credits is required.
| Credits | |
|---|---|
|
General Education |
25–46 |
|
Foundation Requirements |
|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
ENGL 101 and ENGL 302 Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency may substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGL 100 or 101, as well as in 302, to fulfill degree requirements. |
|
|
Quantitative Reasoning (Mathematics)* |
3 |
|
Core Requirements |
|
|
Literature* |
3 |
|
Natural science* (two classes; one must contain a lab) |
7 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social or behavioral science* |
3 |
|
* Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing. |
|
|
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work. |
|
|
Other |
0–21 |
|
Intermediate-level language proficiency* or an academic minor |
|
|
* See beginning of CVPA chapter for foreign language requirement. |
|
|
Music Major |
57 |
|
Musicianship |
28 |
|
MUSI 115, 116, 215, 216 Music Theory I–IV |
12 |
|
MUSI 113, 114 Sight Singing/Ear Training I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 171, 172, 273 Keyboard Skills I–III |
3 |
|
(Pianists substitute MUSI 371 and 372 for MUSI 171 and 172) |
|
|
MUSI 331 and 332 Music History in Society I and II |
6 |
|
MUSI 331 and 432 I and IV or MUSI 332 and 432 II and IV |
|
|
MUSI 431 Music History III (Meets university general education global understanding requirement) |
3 |
|
Performance and Music Electives |
29 |
|
Applied music (PMI) |
8 |
|
Large ensemble (Transfer students must earn at least 2 credits at Mason) |
4 |
|
Additional ensembles (Large or small; meets university general education arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 415 Music in Computer Technology (Meets university general education information technology requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 251 Art of Teaching Music (Meets university general education communication requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 351, 352, or 353 Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internship |
2 |
|
MUSI 490 Synthesis (Meets university general education synthesis requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (five semesters) |
0 |
|
Electives Can include additional music courses |
17–38 |
|
Total |
120 |
BM-MUSI
One hundred twenty credits are required for the BM degree. Four concentrations are offered: composition, jazz, music education, and performance. Students are required to complete core courses of one of the concentrations plus courses listed below in one of the points of emphasis relative to the concentration. Eligibility to continue in upper-level courses will be assessed during the sophomore year of study.
|
General Education |
21 |
|
Foundation Requirements |
|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
ENGL 101 and ENGL 302 Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency may substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGL 100 or 101, as well as 302, to fulfill degree requirements. |
|
|
Quantitative reasoning (mathematics)* |
3 |
|
Core Requirements |
|
|
Literature* |
3 |
|
Natural science* |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social or behavioral science* |
3 |
*Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing.
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work.
|
Music Core Courses |
72 |
|
MUSI 251 Art of Teaching Music (general education communications) |
3 |
|
MUSI 415 Music in Computer Technology (general education information technology) |
3 |
|
MUSI 431 Music History in Society III (general education global understanding) |
3 |
|
MUSI 324 Junior Recital, MUSI 424 Senior Recital, and MUSI 491 Performance (Synthesis) |
3 |
|
MUSI 113, 114, and 213 Sight-Singing/Ear-Training I–III |
6 |
|
MUSI 115, 116, 215 and 216 Music Theory I–IV |
12 |
|
MUSI 273 Keyboard Skills III |
1 |
|
MUSI 319 Composition and Arranging |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 419 Orchestration |
3 |
|
MUSI 331, 332, and 432 Music History I, II, and IV |
9 |
|
MUSI 361 Class Strings |
1 |
|
MUSI 363 or 364 Class Woodwinds |
1 |
|
MUSI 365 or 369 Class Brass |
1 |
|
MUSI 366 Class Percussion |
1 |
|
MUSI 454 or 485 Jazz Arranging or Chamber Music |
3 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (five semesters) |
0 |
|
MUSI 248 Applied Music: Composition |
2 |
|
MUSI 448 Applied Music: Composition (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 485 M3E or Healing Arts Ensemble (four semesters) |
4 |
|
Emphasis Requirement (complete one) |
27 |
|
Composition: Brass emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 245 Applied Music: Brass (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, or 389 Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Composition: Guitar emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 246 Applied Music: String (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, 385, or 389 Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, 385, or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Composition: Keyboard emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 242 Applied Music: Keyboard (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, or 385 Chorus |
1 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, or 385 Chorus (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 351 Keyboard Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 371 and 372 Accompanying I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Composition: Percussion emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 247 Applied Music: Percussion (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, or 389 Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Composition: String emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 246 Applied Music: String (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 387 Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUSI 387 Ensemble (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Composition: Voice emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 243 Applied Music: Voice (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, or 385 Chorus |
1 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, or 385 Chorus (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 352 Vocal Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Choral Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Composition: Woodwind emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 244 Applied Music: Woodwind (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, or 389 Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Total |
120 |
|
General Education |
21 |
|
Foundation Requirements |
|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
ENGL 101 and ENGL 302 Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency may substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGL 100 or 101, as well as 302, to fulfill degree requirements. |
|
|
Quantitative Reasoning (Mathematics)* |
3 |
|
Core Requirements |
|
|
Literature* |
3 |
|
Natural science* |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social or behavioral science* |
3 |
*Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing.
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work.
|
Music Core Courses |
74 |
|
MUSI 251 Art of Teaching Music (general education communications) |
3 |
|
MUSI 415 Music in Computer Technology (general education information technology) |
3 |
|
MUSI 431 Music History in Society III (general education global understanding) |
3 |
|
MUSI 389 Jazz Ensemble (three semesters) (general education fine arts) |
3 |
|
MUSI 324 Junior Recital, MUSI 424 Senior Recital, and |
3 |
|
MUSI 491 Performance (synthesis) |
|
|
MUSI 389 Jazz Ensemble (five semesters) |
5 |
|
MUSI 485 Jazz Chamber Ensemble (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (5 semesters) |
0 |
|
MUSI 113, 114, and 213 Sight-Singing/Ear-Training I–III |
6 |
|
MUSI 115, 116, 215, and 216 Music Theory I–IV |
12 |
|
MUSI 273 Keyboard Skills III |
1 |
|
MUSI 319 Composition and Arranging |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Intro to Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 454 Jazz Arranging |
3 |
|
MUSI 107 Development of Jazz |
3 |
|
MUSI 311 Jazz Studies |
3 |
|
MUSI 331, 332, and 432 Music History I, II, and IV |
9 |
|
MUSI 492-J Topics in Jazz Studies |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 Instrumental Conducting |
2 |
|
MUSI 450 and 452 Jazz Improvisation I and II |
4 |
|
Emphasis Requirement (complete one) |
25 |
|
Jazz: Brass emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 245 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 445 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
General Electives |
3 |
|
Jazz: Guitar emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 246 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 446 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
General Electives |
3 |
|
Jazz: Keyboard emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 242 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 442 Applied Music (4 semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 371 and 372 Accompanying I–II |
2 |
|
General Electives |
3 |
|
Jazz: Percussion emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 247 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 447 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
General Electives |
3 |
|
Jazz: Woodwind emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 244 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 444 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
General Electives |
3 |
|
Total |
120 |
The music education concentration is approved by the Virginia State Department of Education and administered through the College of Education and Human Development, which is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Minimum scores on the Praxis I and II, and VCLA tests must be achieved before state licensure is granted.
Students must be formally accepted into the music education concentration by the department’s Music Teacher Education Committee. They must have earned 45 to 60 credits and completed Sight Singing and Ear Training III, Keyboard Skills III, and Theory III with a grade of C or higher. Other requirements are as follows:
On fulfilling the above requirements, students must complete 15 weeks of a full-time internship or student teaching. Applications for placement, subject to approval of the committee, are submitted to the Office of Teacher Education at the beginning of the previous semester. In addition, students must pass the VCLA before student teaching and the Praxis II (Music: Content Knowledge) test during the internship semester.
|
General Education |
21 |
|
Foundation Requirements |
|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
ENGL 101 and ENGL 302 Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency may substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGL 100 or 101, as well as 302, to fulfill degree requirements. |
|
|
Quantitative reasoning (mathematics)* |
3 |
|
Core Requirements |
|
|
Literature* |
3 |
|
Natural science* |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social or behavioral science* |
3 |
*Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing.
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work.
|
Music Core Courses |
59 |
|
MUSI 251 Art of Teaching Music (general education communications) |
3 |
|
MUSI 415 Music in Computer Technology (general education information technology) |
3 |
|
MUSI 431 Music History in Society III (general education global understanding) |
3 |
|
MUSI 495 Music Ed Internship (general education synthesis) |
6 |
|
MUSI 323 Music Education Recital |
0 |
|
MUSI 113, 114, 213 Sight-Singing/Ear-Training I–III |
6 |
|
MUSI 115, 116, 215, 216 Music Theory I–IV |
12 |
|
MUSI 273 Keyboard Skills III |
1 |
|
MUSI 319 Composition and Arranging |
3 |
|
MUSI 331, 332, 432 Music History I, II, and IV |
9 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (five semesters) |
0 |
|
MUSI 361 Class Strings |
1 |
|
MUSI 366 Class Percussion |
1 |
|
MUSI 393 Music Administration and Management |
2 |
|
EDRD 300 Language and Curriculum Integration |
3 |
|
EDUC 301 Educationally Diverse Populations |
3 |
|
EDUC 302 or 539 Human Growth/Development |
3 |
|
Emphasis Requirement (complete one) |
40 |
|
Music Education: Brass emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 245 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 445 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills |
2 |
|
MUSI 363 and 364 Class Woodwinds I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 365 and 369 Class Brass I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 368 Class Voice |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 464 and 466 Instrumental Methods I–II |
6 |
|
General Elective |
1 |
|
Music Education: Guitar emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 246 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 446 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, 385, or 389 Ensemble (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, 385, or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills |
2 |
|
MUSI 363 and 364 Class Woodwinds I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 365 and 369 Class Brass I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 368 Class Voice |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 464 or 467 Instrumental Methods I or II |
3 |
|
MUSI 466 Instrumental Methods II |
3 |
|
General Elective |
1 |
|
Music Education: Keyboard emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 242 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 442 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 223 Applied Music (Voice, two semesters) |
2 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble: Chorus (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble: Chorus (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 352 Vocal Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 363, 364, 365, or 369 Class Instruments |
1 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 371, 372 Accompanying I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 391, 396 Choral Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 461 Teaching General Music |
3 |
|
MUSI 463 Teaching Vocal Secondary Music |
3 |
|
Music Education: Percussion emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 247 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 447 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (3 semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills |
2 |
|
MUSI 363 and 364 Class Woodwinds I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 365 and 369 Class Brass I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 368 Class Voice |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 464 and 466 Instrumental Methods I–II |
6 |
|
General Elective |
1 |
|
Music Education: String emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 246 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 446 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 387 Ensemble: Orchestra (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 387 Ensemble: Orchestra (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills |
2 |
|
MUSI 363 and 364 Class Woodwinds I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 365 and 369 Class Brass I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 368 Class Voice |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 467 Orchestral Methods |
3 |
|
MUSI 466 Instrumental Methods II |
3 |
|
General Elective |
1 |
|
Music Education: Voice emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 243 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 443 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 222 Applied Music (Piano, two semesters) |
2 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble: Chorus (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble: Chorus (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills |
2 |
|
MUSI 352 Vocal Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 363, 364, 365, or 369 Class Instruments |
1 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Choral Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 461 Teaching General Music |
3 |
|
MUSI 463 Teaching Vocal Secondary Music |
3 |
|
Music Education: Woodwind emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 244 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 444 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171–172 Keyboard Skills |
2 |
|
MUSI 363 and 364 Class Woodwinds I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 365 and 369 Class Brass I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 368 Class Voice |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 464 and 466 Instrumental Methods I and II |
6 |
|
General Elective |
1 |
|
Total |
120 |
|
General Education |
21 |
|
Foundation Requirements |
|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
ENGL 101 and ENGL 302 Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency may substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGL 100 or 101, as well as 302, to fulfill degree requirements. |
|
|
Quantitative reasoning (mathematics)* |
3 |
|
Core Requirements |
|
|
Literature* |
3 |
|
Natural science* |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social or behavioral science* |
3 |
* Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing.
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work.
|
Music Core Courses |
43 |
|
MUSI 251 Art of Teaching Music (general education communications) |
3 |
|
MUSI 415 Music in Computer Technology (general education information technology) |
3 |
|
MUSI 431 Music History in Society III (general education global understanding) |
3 |
|
MUSI 324 Junior Recital, MUSI 424 Senior Recital, and MUSI 491 Performance (synthesis) |
3 |
|
MUSI 113, 114, 213 Sight-Singing/Ear-Training I–III |
6 |
|
MUSI 115, 116, 215, 216 Music Theory I–IV |
12 |
|
MUSI 273 Keyboard Skills III |
1 |
|
MUSI 319 Composition and Arranging |
3 |
|
MUSI 331, 332, 432 Music History I, II, and IV |
9 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (five semesters) |
0 |
|
Emphasis Requirement (complete one) |
56 |
| Performance: Brass emphasis | |
|
MUSI 225 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 445 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internships (two semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 419 Orchestration |
3 |
|
General Electives |
11 |
| Performance: Guitar emphasis | |
|
MUSI 226 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 446 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, 385, and/or 389 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, 385, and/or 389 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internships (two semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 419 Orchestration |
3 |
|
General Electives |
11 |
| Performance: Keyboard emphasis | |
|
MUSI 242 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 442 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 351 Keyboard Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 371 and 372 Techniques of Accompanying I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 373 Adv Accompanying and Musicianship Skills |
3 |
|
MUSI 382 or 485 Piano Chamber Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 Conducting I |
2 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internship |
2 |
|
MUSI 492H Keyboard Literature |
3 |
|
General Electives |
11 |
| Performance: Percussion emphasis | |
|
MUSI 227 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 447 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internships (two semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 419 Orchestration |
3 |
|
General Electives |
11 |
| Performance: String emphasis | |
|
MUSI 226 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 446 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 387 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 387 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internships (two semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 419 Orchestration |
3 |
|
General Electives |
11 |
| Performance: Voice emphasis | |
|
MUSI 223 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 443 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 325 and 326 Performance Seminar I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 341 and 342 Diction for Singers I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 352 Vocal Pedagogy and Lab |
3 |
|
MUSI 388 Fundamental Techniques of Stagecraft |
2 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Choral Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
Foreign Language: French, German, and/or Italian |
9 |
| Performance: Woodwind emphasis | |
|
MUSI 224 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 444 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internships (two semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 419 Orchestration |
3 |
|
General Electives |
11 |
|
Total |
120 |
Undergraduate students seeking certification to teach vocal and choral or instrumental music at the elementary and secondary levels must earn the BM degree as specified under Concentration in Music Education section in this chapter. Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree and are seeking state licensure to teach music must also complete this sequence of courses, which constitute a state-approved program for teacher education in music.
All music minors must pass a music audition. Music minors in the keyboard area use the Keyboard Skills I credit as a music elective.
| Credits | |
|---|---|
|
Total Required |
21 |
|
MUSI 101 Introduction to Classical Music |
3 |
|
MUSI 113 Sight Singing/Ear Training I |
2 |
|
MUSI 115, 116 Theory I and II |
6 |
|
MUSI 171 Keyboard Skills I |
1 |
|
Applied Music (PMI) |
6 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (two semesters)* |
0 |
|
Ensembles |
3 |
This minor is open to music and nonmusic majors who wish to explore America’s unique art form. It is open to all instrumentalists and vocalists, including students who perform on instruments not normally associated with jazz. No prior experience in jazz is needed, but candidates must pass a music audition. Jazz studies minors in the keyboard area use the Keyboard Skills I credit as a music elective.
| Credits | |
|---|---|
|
Total Required |
21 |
|
MUSI 107 The Development of Jazz |
3 |
|
MUSI 113 Sight Singing/Ear Training I |
2 |
|
MUSI 115, 116 Theory I, II |
6 |
|
MUSI 171 Keyboard Skills I |
1 |
|
Applied Music (PMI) |
2 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (two semesters)* |
0 |
|
MUSI 311 Jazz Studies |
3 |
|
MUSI 485 Jazz Chamber Ensembles |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Jazz Improvisation |
1 |
*All students who enroll as music minors and jazz studies minors must take MUSI 300 for two semesters. A grade of S (satisfactory) must be earned each semester.
Bullard (coordinator), Carroll, Lepore, Owens
This program is designed for those who wish to widen their scope of knowledge about music while deepening their understanding of the world’s peoples. Students learn in the classroom, as well as experientially, in the form of applied studies and exercises in field work how music making functions within cultural contexts, conveying varied meanings in bodily action and musical sound worldwide. Students gain skills that will serve them in many fields of endeavor, from developing specific musical expertise to acquiring proficiency with technological and anthropological aspects of ethnographic enquiry.
Students must complete 16 to 18 credits, with a 10-credit core and opportunities to take electives in several departments at Mason.
Students must first demonstrate to the coordinator a basic level of knowledge and training in some area of Western or non-Western music, or earn a grade of B or higher in MUSI 103 or 431. Prerequisites for specific courses are indicated below.
| Credits | |
|---|---|
|
Total Required |
16–18 |
|
Core |
10 |
|
MUSI 103 Musics of the World |
3 |
|
ANTH 114 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
|
MUSI 497 Independent Study: Experiential Learning in World Music |
3 |
|
One of the following two courses: |
1 |
|
Applied Music (PMI) or Ensembles* |
|
|
MUSI 303, World Music Event Attendance (Five each semester for three semesters) |
0 |
|
* Selection of private music instruction or ensemble must be approved by minor coordinator. |
|
|
Electives |
6–8 |
|
Choose from |
|
|
Applied Music (PMI) |
1–3 |
|
MUSI 485 Ensembles |
1–3 |
|
One of the following three courses:
|
1–3 |
|
One of the following two dance courses:
|
3 |
|
One of the following two courses in communications:
|
1–3 |
|
One course, selected from the following five categories of area studies:
|
3 |
|
Additional electives may include summer travel courses, as appropriate, and must be approved by the minor coordinator. |
MM-MUSI
The expansion of professional education in the arts is paramount for the growth and development of a rich and vital cultural community and a supporting network of individual artists. The dynamics of contemporary society suggest that the influence of the arts on public life will continue to expand well into the 21st century. Each year, opportunities increase for creative work by performers, composers, sculptors, painters, dancers, actors, historians, theoreticians, and musicologists.
The MM degree is offered as an educational channel to meet the intellectual and career needs of qualified students. It is a comprehensive and advanced program of study with a choice of concentrations in performance (single or multiple instruments), music education, composition, conducting, and pedagogy and performance. The MM with a concentration in music education does not provide licensure to teach music in public or private schools.
In addition to fulfilling admission requirements for graduate study, applicants are expected to hold a baccalaureate degree in music or another discipline, with courses equaling the music requirements (minus the 7- to 8-credit teaching sequence) for the BA in music offered at Mason.
The following admission requirements must also be met:
All students are required to complete placement examinations in music theory, sight singing and ear training, and basic keyboard skills. These examinations must be taken prior to the beginning of the first semester of graduate study. A sufficient placement score can reduce or eliminate prerequisites for some of the 600-level and above courses in music theory and history. The exam is offered during a three-hour period, usually on the Saturday before the first day of classes of the fall and spring semesters. For the summer schedule, see the director of graduate studies.
Students in the MM degree program (emphasis in vocal performance) must take proficiency exams in French, German, Italian, and English to demonstrate diction competency. Students may be required to take MUSI 525, 526 Performance Seminar for Singers and Accompanists I, II.
All students are required to pass a comprehensive exit exam administered during the graduation semester or, in the case of students selecting the thesis option in the music education concentration, on completion of 24 credits of course work and immediately before beginning work on the thesis. August graduates must take this exam during the preceding spring term. This exam is usually a three-hour written test, with questions based primarily on course work the student has taken toward the degree at Mason.
A student must successfully complete the appropriate 30 credits in graduate music courses. With approval of the department, 3 nonmusic graduate credits may be taken.
The student is admitted as concentrating in one of five areas: performance (single or multiple instrument/voice), music education, composition, conducting, or pedagogy/performance. All students are required to complete the 11 credits described below as General Requirements plus 19 credits in one of the six areas identified below as Additional Requirements. There are some limited possibilities for double concentrations. For details, see the director of graduate studies.
General Requirements for the MM (for all six options): 11 credits
|
MUSI 611 Analytical Techniques |
3 |
|
MUSI 630 Topics in Music History/Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 662 Introduction to Research in Music |
3 |
|
Ensemble |
2 |
|
MUSI 728 PMI Composition |
9 |
|
MUSI 613 Graduate Orchestration |
3 |
|
MUSI 630 Topics in Music History and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 790 Graduate Recital |
1 |
|
Electives |
3 |
|
MUSI 729 PMI Conducting |
9 |
|
MUSI 613 Graduate Orchestration |
3 |
|
MUSI 610 Topics in Music Theory or MUSI 630 Topics in Music His |