Department of Music

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Chair: Timothy M. Altman

Faculty:  Larry D. Arnold, Joshua Kalin Busman, Katie DeFiglio, Joanna Ross Hersey, Jaeyoon Kim, José Rivera*, David Martin Spitzer, Nathan Thomas, Mark Tollefsen, Aaron Vandermeer, Joseph Van Hassel  

^*Undergraduate Music Education Director

The Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Additionally, the music teacher education licensure program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina State Board of Education.

The mission of the Department of Music is to offer all students who have demonstrated interest and ability in music the opportunity to continue further study either for a profession or an avocation, and to educate students in such a way that they understand and appreciate music not only as an art form with a rich historical and cultural heritage, but as an evolving, contemporary endeavor that incorporates traditional and technological advancements through individual and group participation.

The goals of the Department of Music are: 1) to provide comprehensive musical training for teachers of vocal and instrumental music; 2) to prepare students for careers in music education through an understanding and application of the National Standards in Music; 3) to promote musical literacy among all students; 4) to provide comprehensive musical, technological, and entrepreneurial training for students wishing to seek employment in the music industry; 5) to encourage professional dispositions; 6) to provide outreach, support, and encouragement to regional public school teachers and students in the form of workshops, festivals, performances, and clinics; 7) to provide a well-rounded curriculum for students planning to pursue advanced degrees; 8) to encourage continued learning in the field of music and foster the ability to think critically about music; 9) to provide experiences that music students and the general university students will find rewarding in developing cultural awareness; and 10) to provide public programs and concerts to enrich the cultural life of the university and community.

The music faculty of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke believes that true musicianship is the synthesis of knowledge acquired through active participation in the study, performance, and creation of music.  It is enhanced through the discipline required to gain the physical, listening, and interpretive skills to master the instrument that has been chosen to be the vehicle for communication of the art.  Furthermore, the music faculty believes that this synthesis occurs incrementally, building on a firm foundation and rising to the highest goal attainable. It is nurtured with positive encouragement from mentors, peers, and oneself. The faculty strives to establish an atmosphere of support in which faculty and students work together to be the best that they can be.

Please note that all prospective music majors, lateral entry candidates, and students seeking an academic concentration in music must audition in order to gain acceptance into one of the music degree programs as well as gain approval of the specific performance (applied music) area.

Also please note that the department’s ensemble offerings (see below - MUS 1001 , MUS 1071 ; MUS 1121 , MUS 1161 , MUS 1181 , MUS 1192 , MUS 1381 ; MUS 1411 ; MUS 1561 ; MUS 1621 ; MUS 1641 , MUS 1651 ; MUS 1731 ; MUS 1741 ; MUS 1751 ; MUS 1761 ; and MUS 1771 ) are open to all students regardless of major. An audition is required for a number of these ensembles.

Applied Music

Private study is offered in piano, organ, voice, and instruments of the band and orchestra. In each of these fields, the work is adapted to the needs of the individual student. Courses in applied music are required of all music majors and may be elected with permission of the instructor by students not majoring in music. Credit for non-majors is limited to one semester hour. It is the Department of Music policy that non-majors enrolled in private lessons are expected to enroll in an appropriate ensemble. For more information on these matters, please consult the UNCP Department of Music Handbook.

Freshman, sophomore, and junior music majors are expected to perform in a minimum of one departmental recital per semester at the discretion of the instructor. Senior music majors must be in preparation for their senior recital.

Proficiency Requirements

All music majors are evaluated at the conclusion of their third semester of Applied Music. Transfer students at or above this level will be evaluated at the conclusion of their first semester of study. The Evaluation Forum involves an assessment of both the student’s performing ability and his/her overall academic accomplishments and professionalism. This process will determine whether or not the student will be allowed to enroll in upper level music courses. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for entrance into the Bachelor of Music in Music Education program, 2.0 for all other baccalaureate degrees.

All music majors are required to attend recitals, concerts, seminars, workshops, etc. Additional information concerning this requirement is in the UNCP Department of Music Handbook.

Graduating seniors (with the exception of Bachelor of Arts in Music majors) must present an individual or joint recital as a partial requirement for graduation. Approval of the recital must be given by the music faculty at least three weeks prior to presentation. Students who complete their applied music studies must continue to enroll in Applied Music until they have completed their senior recital requirements.

A proficiency examination is required of all music majors by the Piano Division. The requirements for the Piano Proficiency Exam are outlined in the UNCP Department of Music Handbook.

Programs

• Music Education (K-12), Instrumental Emphasis, B.M.
• Music Education (K-12), Keyboard Emphasis (Instrumental Orientation), B.M.
• Music Education (K-12), Keyboard Emphasis (Vocal Orientation), B.M.
• Music Education (K-12), Vocal Emphasis, B.M.
• Music with Music Industry Emphasis-Classical Track, B.A.
• Music with Music Industry Emphasis-Jazz and Commerical Track, B.A.
• Music, B.A.
• Musical Theatre, B.M.

• Jazz Studies Minor for Music Majors
• Jazz Studies Minor for Non-Music Majors
• Media Integration Studies Minor
• Music Business Minor
• Music Minor
• Musical Theatre Minor
• Sacred Music Minor for Instrumental Emphasis Music Majors or Non-Music Majors
• Sacred Music Minor for Voice or Keyboard/Vocal Orientation Music Majors

• Music, Instrumental Orientation, Academic Concentration
• Music, Keyboard Orientation, Academic Concentration
• Music, Vocal Orientation, Academic Concentration

Courses

• MUS 0106. Basic Musicianship (3 credits)
• MUS 1001. University Chorale (1 credit)
• MUS 1020. Introduction to Music Appreciation (3 credits)
• MUS 1040. Introduction to Jazz Appreciation (3 credits)
• MUS 1060. Rhythm and Rock (3 credits)
• MUS 1071. University Pep Band (1 credit)
• MUS 1121. Scenes from Musical Theatre (1 credit)
• MUS 1140. Theory I (3 credits)
• MUS 1150. Theory II (3 credits)
• MUS 1161. University Orchestra (1 credit)
• MUS 1181. University Marching Band (1 credit)
• MUS 1192. Global Rhythm Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUS 1330. Class Piano I for Non‑Music Majors (1 credit)
• MUS 1340. Class Piano II for Non‑Music Majors (1 credit)
• MUS 1350. Class Guitar I (1 credit)
• MUS 1360. Class Guitar II (1 credit)
• MUS 1381. Pembroke Singers (1 credit)
• MUS 1411. University Band (1 credit)
• MUS 1561. University Jazz Choir (1 credit)
• MUS 1621. University Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUS 1641. Musical Production (1 credit)
• MUS 1651. Percussion Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUS 1731. Chamber Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUS 1741. Jazz Combo (1 credit)
• MUS 1751. Low Brass Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUS 1761. Guitar Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUS 1771. Early Music Ensemble (1 credit)
• MUS 1810. Class Piano I for Music Majors (1 credit)
• MUS 1820. Class Piano II for Music Majors (1 credit)
• MUS 1910. Class Voice (1 credit)
• MUS 2020. Vocal Diction (1 credit)
• MUS 2140. Theory III (3 credits)
• MUS 2150. Theory IV (3 credits)
• MUS 2250. Class Woodwind (1 credit)
• MUS 2260. Class Brass (1 credit)
• MUS 2270. Class Percussion (1 credit)
• MUS 2280. Class Strings (1 credit)
• MUS 2290. Vocal Methods (1 credit)
• MUS 2430. Musical Theatre Styles I (3 credits)
• MUS 2440. Musical Theatre Styles II (3 credits)
• MUS 2450. Music Technology (2 credits)
• MUS 2540. Introduction to Music Education (1 credit)
• MUS 2810. Class Piano III for Music Majors (1 credit)
• MUS 2930. The World of Music: Classical to the Contemporary Era (3 credits)
• MUS 2940. The World of Music: Antiquity to the Baroque Era (3 credits)
• MUS 2980. History of Musical Theatre (3 credits)
• MUS 3290. Conducting (2 credits)
• MUS 3301. Rehearsal Strategies (2 credits)
• MUS 3320. Form and Analysis (2 credits)
• MUS 3340. Orchestration and Arranging (2 credits)
• MUS 3351. Accompanying (1 credit)
• MUS 3430. Musical Theatre Styles III (3 credits)
• MUS 3440. Musical Theatre Styles IV (3 credits)
• MUS 3460. Jazz Composition (2 credits)
• MUS 3500. The Music Industry (3 credits)
• MUS 3530. The Recording Industry (3 credits)
• MUS 3580. Audio Production (3 credits)
• MUS 3610. Jazz Theory and Composition (3 credits)
• MUS 3670. Studio Techniques (3 credits)
• MUS 3800. Introduction to Media Integration (3 credits)
• MUS 3900. Church Music (3 credits)
• MUS 3970. World Music: A Global Study (3 credits)
• MUS 4000. Elementary Music Methods and Materials (3 credits)
• MUS 4040. Senior Recital (0-2 credits)
• MUS 4050. Secondary General and Choral Music Education Methods (3 credits)
• MUS 4200. Secondary Instrumental Music Methods (3 credits)
• MUS 4220. Jazz Pedagogy: Winds (1 credit)
• MUS 4230. Jazz Pedagogy: Rhythm Section (1 credit)
• MUS 4240. Jazz Pedagogy: Literature and Administration (1 credit)
• MUS 4250. Piano Pedagogy (2 credits)
• MUS 4450. Music Composition (2 credits)
• MUS 4490. Internship (Full Semester) (9 credits)
• MUS 4580. Intermediate Media Integration (3 credits)
• MUS 4750. Professional Seminar for Pre-Service Music Teachers (2 credits)
• MUS 4800. Advanced Media Integration (3 credits)
• MUS 4990. Independent Study in Music (1-3 credits)

• MUSL 1140. Lab I (1 credit)
• MUSL 1150. Lab II (1 credit)
• MUSL 2140. Lab III (1 credit)
• MUSL 2150. Lab IV (1 credit)
• MUSL 3610. Jazz Lab (1 credit)

Private lessons are designed to build technical proficiency, repertoire, and awareness of vocal and instrumental problems. Permission of the instructor is a prerequisite for all MUSP courses. Enrollment for two hours of credit is restricted to the major instrument for music majors only; each two-hour course from MUSP 1501-1861 may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 semester hours; MUSP 3501-3801 Music majors enrolling for one-semester-hour lessons may repeat levels MUSP 1001-1361 for a maximum of three semester hours and levels MUSP 3001-3361 for a maximum of four semester hours. Students not majoring in music should enroll for one-hour credit; each one-hour course from MUSP 1001-1361

• MUSP 1001. Private Voice. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1021. Private Piano. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1041. Private Organ. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1061. Private Flute. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1081. Private Oboe. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1101. Private Clarinet. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1121. Private Bassoon. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1141. Private Saxophone. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1161. Private Trumpet. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1171. Private Improvisation. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1181. Private French Horn. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1201. Private Trombone. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1221. Private Euphonium. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1241. Private Tuba. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1261. Private Percussion. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1271. Private Drumset. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1281. Private Violin. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1301. Private Viola. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1321. Private Violoncello. (1 credit)
• MUSP 1341. Private Bass Viol. (1 credit)

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