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2009-2010 University Catalog
Music, BM
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Banner Code: AR-BM-MUSI
Performing Arts Building, Room A417
Phone: 703-993-1380
Web: gmu.edu/departments/music
Faculty
James Gardner, Chair
Professors: Camphouse, Carroll, Engebretson, J. Gardner (chair), Maiello, Miller, Monson (associate chair), Smith
Term professor: Balakerskaia, Hearden, Johonnott, Lapple
Associate professors: Billingham, T. Owens
Term associate professors: Casagrande, Ker-Hackleman, Rendler
Assistant professors: Bergman, Guessford, Nickens, Novak, Robinson
Adjunct Faculty: Beach, Beckwith, Behrend, Berkshire-Brown, Berger, Conlon, Crabill, East, Gerber, Haroutounian, Healey, Hughes, Kilkenny, McCarthy, M. Owens, Parrell, Rittenhouse, Roberts, Snitzler, Stephansky, Sternbach, Taylor, von Villas, Watters, Wenner
The bachelor of music (BM) prepares 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.
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.
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 in 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.
Students must earn a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in their major or higher, if required by their program.
Writing-Intensive Requirement
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.
Teacher Licensure
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.
Academic Policies
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▲ Concentration in Composition (CPO):
General Education (21 credits)
Foundation Requirements
- Analytical reasoning (mathematics)* (3)
- Written Communication:
- ENGL 101 - Composition Credits: 3
- ENGL 302 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
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.
Core Requirements
- Literature* (3)
- Natural science* (3)
- Western civilization (3)
- Social or behavioral science* (3)
Notes:
*Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing.
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work. Music Core Courses (72 credits)
- MUSI 485 M3E or Healing Arts Ensemble (4)
(four semesters)
Note:
MUSI 448 must be taken for four semesters for a total of 12 credits
MUSI 485 option must be taken for 3 credits Emphasis Requirement (complete one) (27 credits)
Composition: Brass emphasis
Composition: Guitar emphasis
Composition: Keyboard emphasis
Composition: Percussion emphasis
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 MUSI 172 Keyboard Skills I and II (2)
- MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature (3)
- MUSI 391 and MUSI 396 Conducting I and II (4)
- General electives (8)
Composition: Voice emphasis
Composition: Woodwind emphasis
▲ Concentration in Jazz (JACZ):
General Education (21 credits)
Foundation Requirements
- Quantitative reasoning (mathematics)* (3)
- Written Communication:
- ENGL 101 - Composition Credits: 3
- ENGL 302 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
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.
Core Requirements
- Literature* (3)
- Natural science* (3)
- Western civilization (3)
- Social or behavioral science* (3)
Notes:
*Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing.
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work. Music Core Courses (74 credits)
Note
Students concentrating in Jazz Studies must take MUSI 389 Jazz Ensemble for a total of 8 credits Emphasis Requirement (complete one) (25 credits)
Jazz: Brass emphasis
- MUSI 245 Applied Music (four semesters) (8)
- MUSI 445 Applied Music (four semesters) (12)
- MUSI 171 and MUSI 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 MUSI 172 Keyboard Skills I and 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 MUSI 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 MUSI 172 Keyboard Skills I and II (2)
- General electives (3)
▲ Concentration in Music Education (MUE):
Certification to Teach
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:
- Submit scores for the Praxis I (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) tests to the committee. It is strongly recommended that students take the Praxis I tests as soon as ENGL 302, a course in literature, and a course in mathematics have been completed.
- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.80 in all course work completed at Mason and in course work at all institutions of higher learning combined.
- Earn no grade lower than a C in music and professional education courses needed for graduation.
- Successfully pass sight singing, ear training, keyboard, and conducting proficiency exams during the first music methods course (MUSI 461, 463, 464, 466, or 467). Students in the voice emphasis must also pass a voice proficiency exam, and students in the instrumental emphasis must pass a musical instrument fingering proficiency exam during the first music methods course.
- Complete all course work in the program sequence.
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 credits)
Foundation Requirements
- Quantitative reasoning (mathematics)* (3)
- ENGL 101 - Composition Credits: 3
- ENGL 302 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
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.
Core Requirements
- Literature* (3)
- Natural science* (3)
- Western civilization (3)
- Social or behavioral science* (3)
Notes:
*Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing.
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work. Music Core Courses (59 credits)
Emphasis Requirement (complete one) (40 credits)
Music Education: Brass emphasis
Music Education: Guitar emphasis
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 , MUSI 384 , and/or MUSI 385 Ensemble: Chorus (four semesters) (4)
- MUSI 381 , MUSI 384 , and/or MUSI 385 Ensemble: Chorus (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) (3)
- MUSI 352 Vocal Pedagogy (3)
- MUSI 363 , MUSI 364 , MUSI 365 , or MUSI 369 Class Instruments (1)
- MUSI 367 Class Guitar (1)
- MUSI 371 , MUSI 372 Accompanying I and II (2)
- MUSI 391 , MUSI 396 Choral Conducting I and II (4)
- MUSI 461 Teaching General Music (3)
- MUSI 463 Teaching Vocal Secondary Music (3)
Music Education: Percussion emphasis
Music Education: String emphasis
Music Education: Voice emphasis
Music Education: Woodwind emphasis
▲ Concentration in Performance (PFM):
General Education (21 credits)
Foundation Requirements
- Quantitative reasoning (mathematics)* (3)
- ENGL 101 - Composition Credits: 3
- ENGL 302 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
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.
Core Requirements
- Literature* (3)
- Natural science* (3)
- Western civilization (3)
- Social or behavioral science* (3)
Notes:
*Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing.
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work. Music Core Courses (43 credits)
Emphasis Requirement (complete one) (56 credits)
Performance: Brass emphasis
Performance: Guitar emphasis
Performance: Keyboard emphasis
Performance: Percussion emphasis
Performance: String emphasis
Performance: Voice emphasis
Performance: Woodwind emphasis
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