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Music

 2011-12 FINAL 1-30-12 

Maj2011-12 FINAL 1-30-12 ors/Minors Requirements
General Music Courses
Areas of Concentration
Music Education Courses
Applied Lessons
Chamber Music
Ensemble

Faculty

JACOB BANCKS, Assistant Professor, Musicianship, Composition
B.M., Wheaton; M.M., Eastman; D.M.A., Chicago

MICHELLE CROUCH, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Voice, Music Appreciation, Musicianship
B.M., Prairie Bible, Alberta, M.M., Alberta, D.M.A., Iowa

DANIEL CULVER, Henry Veld Professor of Music, Co-chair, Orchestral Activities, Music History, Conducting
B.M., Cornell; M.F.A., D.M.A., Iowa

DEBORAH DAKIN, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Viola, Music Appreciation
B.M., New School; M.M., SUNY–Binghamton; D.M.A., Iowa

HOWARD ECKDAHL, Artist-in-Residence, Voice, Musicianship, Wennerberg Men's Ensemble, Music Appreciation
B.A., Augustana, M. M., Northern

JANINA EHRLICH, Professor, Cello, Music Appreciation, Music History
B.M., Drake; M.M., Indiana; D.M.A., Iowa

ROBERT ELFLINE, Assistant Professor, Piano, Class Piano, Music Appreciation, Musicianship
B.M., Illinois Wesleyan; M.M., Rice; D.M.A., Cincinnati

MARGARET ELLIS, Administrative Assistant, Music Appreciation, Musicianship, Trumpet
B.M., Augustana; M.M., Northwestern

STEVEN GRISMORE, Instructor, Guitar, Improvisation
B.A., M.A., Iowa

RANDALL HALL, Assistant Professor, Saxophone, Music Appreciation, Musicianship
B.S., Warner Pacific; M.M., New England; D.M.A., Eastman

JOHN W. HILDRETH, Professor, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Music Appreciation
B.A., Concordia (Fort Wayne); B.Mus., M.M., Roosevelt; Ph.D., Northwestern

JON HURTY, Professor, Co-chair, Director of Choral Activities, Augustana Choir, Chamber Singers
B.A., Bethany; M.A., California State–Northridge; D.M.A., Illinois

SONJA HURTY, Adjunct Instructor, Voice, Cantilena Augustana
B.A., Bethany; M.A., California State–Northridge

RICK JAESCHKE, Associate Professor, Music Education, Concert Band
B.M.E., Susquehanna; M.M.E., James Madison; Ed.D., Columbia

SAMANTHA KEEHN, Artist-in-Residence, Low Brass, Brass Methods, Music Appreciation
B.M., Texas Tech; M.M., Baylor; D.M.A., Colorado

JAMES LAMBRECHT, Professor, Director of Bands, Trumpet, Musicianship
B.M., Wisconsin–Whitewater; M.M., D.M., Indiana

MARY NEIL, Professor, Piano, Musicianship
B.A., Western Illinois; M.F.A., D.M.A., Iowa

TONY OLIVER, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Percussion, Percussion Methods, Music Appreciation
B.M., M.A., Iowa; D.M.A., Rutgers

JOSEPH OTT, Adjunct Instructor, Jazz, Jazz History
B.S., Eastern

JOHN PFAUTZ, Professor, Voice, Opera, Vocal Literature
B.S., Eastern Nazarene; M.M., Missouri; D.M.A., West Virginia

SANGEETHA RAYAPATI, Associate Professor, Voice, Diction, Vocal Pedagogy, Music Appreciation
B.M., Valparaiso; M.M., D.M.A., Minnesota

SUSAN E. STONE, Professor, Music Appreciation, Violin, Musicianship
B.M., Valparaiso; M.M., Northwestern; D.M.A., Southern California

ROSITA TENDALL, Assistant Professor, Music Education, Music Appreciation
B.M.E., Wartburg; M.M., Iowa; Ph.D, Iowa

MICHAEL ZEMEK, Assistant Professor, Music Education, Collegiate Chorale, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble
B.M., Gustavus Adolphus; M.M., St. Cloud; Ed.D., Illinois

Faculty for other areas

GAIL BALDWIN, M.S. Piano

KARA BANCKS, M.M. Eastman

MARTIN BARCLAY, M.A. Voice

SUSAN BAWDEN, B.M. Bassoon

DORTHA DEWIT, M.M. Violin

JAMES DREIER, M.A. Percussion

MICHELLE ELMENDORF, M.M., Piano, Accompanying

LEE KESSINGER, B.M. Horn

CYNTHIA LAMBRECHT, M.M. Oboe

SAUL NACHE, M.M., Voice

GARY PALMER, M.M. Double Bass

LARRY PETERSEN, M.M. Keyboard

RANDY POBANZ, M.M. Guitar

ERIN PONTO, M.M. Harp

SUE SCHWAEGLER, M.P.S. Clarinet

JANET STODD, M.M. Flute


Major and Minor Requirements

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Bachelor of Arts: Major in Music

See Music Department Handbook for specific requirements.

MAJOR IN MUSIC. 45 credits, including 18 credits in 111-112-113 and 211-212-213, 12 credits in 311, 312, 313, 314. 10 credits in applied piano, organ, voice, guitar or orchestral instruments, 2 credits in class piano/applied piano and 3 credits Senior Inquiry. Ensemble: two years participation. Fulfill Improvisation Rudiments in MUSC 150.

PRE-MUSIC THERAPY. Contact: Sangeetha Rayapati, Associate Professor (music) sangeetharayapati@augustana.edu

Augustana's Pre-Music Therapy program prepares students for graduate work in Music Therapy.

The degree requirements mirror those of the Bachelor of Arts: Music degree and include musicianship (MUSC 111-113 and 211-213) , Styles and Literature (MUSC 311-314), applied lessons in voice, piano, guitar, and primary area, and senior inquiry. Additional coursework includes conducting (MUSC 260, 360, 361), arranging (MUSC 320), instrumental techniques (MUSC 121), Elementary Teaching Methods (EDMU 386), as well as psychology courses (PSYC 100, 216, 220, 240, 420, 214), and Human Anatomy (BIOL 255). Recommended internship with client populations. For more detailed information, please consult the Department of Music Handbook. Students interested in this program should confer with the advisor early in the first year of study.

MINOR IN MUSIC. 20 credits including 9 credits in 111-112-113, 6 credits from 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316 or 318, 6 credits earned in one area of applied music. Ensemble: two years participation.

MINOR IN COMPOSITION. 23 credits including 9 credits in 111-112-113, 3 credits in 314, 4 credits in 320 and 330, 1 credit in 260, 6 credits applied composition. Ensemble: two years participation.

MINOR IN JAZZ. 22 credits including 9 credits in 111-112-113, 3 credits from 311, 313, 314, 315, 316, 3 credits of Jazz History (318), 2 credits in 220, 6 credits in Jazz Improvisation. Two years participation in Jazz Ensemble or Jazz Combo.

Bachelor of Arts: Major in Music Performance

See Music Department Handbook for specific requirements

COMPOSITION. 70 credits, including 18 credits in 111-112-113, 211-212-213. 15 credits from 311, 312, 313, 314 and choice of 315, 316, or 318. 11 credits of applied composition, 8 credits of minor applied. 6 credits of conducting, 2 credits of class or applied piano. 2 credits of orchestration/arranging, 2 credits of new music seminar, 2 credits music technology. 2 credits for senior recital and 3 credits Senior Inquiry. Major ensemble participation required each term. 2 credits music electives. Fulfill Improvisation Rudiments in MUSC 150.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. 74 credits, including 18 credits in 111-112-113, 211-212-213, 15 credits from 311, 312, 313, 314 and choice of 315, 316, 318 or 401. 21 credits of major applied, 2 credits class or applied piano, and 2 credits of instrumental pedagogy and literature. 2 credits of minor applied, 3 credits of applied chamber music, 4 credits of conducting. 2 credits for junior chamber and senior solo recital and 3 credits Senior Inquiry. 2 credits of music technology. Major ensemble participation required each term. Fulfill Improvisation Rudiments in MUSC 150.

PIANO. 73 credits, including 18 credits in 111-112-113, 211-212-213. 15 credits from 311, 312, 313, 314 and choice of 315, 316, 318 or 401. 22 credits of piano and 4 credits of piano pedagogy and litera¬ture. 2 credits of minor applied, 3 credits of applied chamber music, 2 credits of conducting. 2 credits for junior chamber and senior solo recital and 3 credits Senior Inquiry. 2 credits of music technology. Major ensemble participation required each term. Fulfill Improvisation Rudiments in MUSC 150.

VOICE. 75 credits, including 18 credits in 111-112-113, 211-212-213. 15 credits from 311, 312, 313, 314 and choice of 315, 316, 318 or 401. 21 credits of voice and 6 credits of vocal pedagogy, diction and literature. 2 credits of class or applied piano, 2 credits of minor applied, 4 credits of conducting. 2 credits for junior and senior recital and 3 credits Senior Inquiry. 2 credits of music technology. Major ensemble participation required each term. Fulfill Improvisation Rudiments in MUSC 150.

Bachelor of Arts: Major in Music Education

Music students who successfully complete the music education degree and meet Illinois State requirements for certification receive an Initial Teaching Certificate: K-12 vocal/instrumental/classroom music.

See Music Department Handbook for specific requirements.

CONCENTRATION IN VOCAL MUSIC EDUCATION. 65 credits, including 18 credits in 111-112-113, 211-212-213. 12 credits 311, 312, 313, 314. 11 credits of voice, 7 credits in 323, 324, 325, 326 and 121. 2 credits of class or applied piano, 6 credits of conducting. Senior Inquiry met in EDUC 422, 492, 450. (Professional Music Education Sequence to include 9 credits in EDMU 280, 281, 386, 387.) Major ensemble participation required in 11 terms. Fulfill Improvisation Rudiments in MUSC 150.

CONCENTRATION IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION. 65 credits, including 18 credits in 111-112-113, 211-212-213. 12 credits 311, 312, 313, 314. 11 credits of major applied, 7 credits in 120, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276. 2 credits of class or applied piano, 6 credits of con¬ducting. Senior Inquiry met in EDUC 422, 492, 450. (Professional Music Education Sequence to include 9 credits in EDMU 280, 281, 386, 387.) Major ensemble participation required in 11 terms. Fulfill Improvisation Rudiments in MUSC 150.


Non-Credit Requirements (All Music Degrees)


  1. Successful completion of Piano Proficiency Requirement. See Department of Music Handbook. (Not required for music minor.)
  2. Successful completion of Recital Attendance Requirement. See Department of Music Handbook.
  3. Successful completion of MUSC-150--Rudiments of Improvisation Requirement. (Not required for music minor.) See Department of Music Handbook.
  4. Performance requirement must be met in jury, studio class or student recital as required by respective studios.

General Music Courses (MUSC)

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Piano
MUSC 102 Class Piano
MUSC 321 Piano Literature (2)
MUSC 322 Piano Pedagogy (1+1)

Voice
MUSC 103 Class Voice
MUSC 323 Diction and Literature I (2)
MUSC 324 Diction and Literature II (2)
MUSC 325 Vocal Pedagogy I (1)
MUSC 326 Vocal Pedagogy II (1)

Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Guitar, Percussion
MUSC 270 Fingerboard Harmony for Guitar (2)
MUSC 363 Pedagogy for Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Guitar or Percussion (1)
MUSC 364 Literature for Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Guitar or Percussion (1)

Course descriptions

Music Education (EDMU)

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Applied Lessons (MULS)

One credit is given for each half-hour weekly lesson, two credits for two half-hour weekly lessons. Four levels of instruction are offered: 100-first-year level; 200 second-year level; 300 third-year level; and 400 fourth-year level. Instruction is given in the following: Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Electric Bass, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Harpsichord, Horn, Improvisation, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Set Drums, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice, Conducting, Composition.

Chamber Music (MUCH)

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Students may register for chamber ensembles for credit or participation. First-year students register at the 100-level, sophomores at the 200-level, juniors at the 300-level and seniors at the 400-level.

MUCH 100, 200, 300, 400 Chamber Brass
MUCH 301, 401 Junior Chamber Recital Preparation
MUCH 102, 202, 302, 402 Clarinet Choir
MUCH 103, 203, 303, 403 Flute Choir
MUCH 104, 204, 304, 404 World Hand Drumming
MUCH 105, 205, 305, 405 Percussion Ensemble
MUCH 106, 206, 306, 406 Chamber Piano
MUCH 107, 207, 307, 407 Chamber String
MUCH 108, 208, 308, 408 Chamber Woodwind
MUCH 110, 210, 310, 410 Chamber Improvisation

Ensemble (MUEN)

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Students qualifying for the following ensembles have the option of earning 2/3 credit each term, or for participation for no credit. First-year students register at the 100-level, sophomores at the 200-level, juniors at the 300-level and seniors at the 400-level.

MUEN 100, 200, 300, 400 Augustana Choir
MUEN 101, 201, 301, 401 Chamber Singers
MUEN 103, 203, 303, 403 Augustana Concert Band
MUEN 104, 204, 304, 404 Augustana Jazz Ensemble
MUEN 105, 205, 305, 405 Jazz Lab Band
MUEN 106, 206, 306, 406 Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble
MUEN 107, 207, 307, 407 Opera @Augustana
MUEN 108, 208. 308, 408 Augustana Symphony Orchestra
MUEN 109, 209, 309, 409 Augustana Symphonic Band
MUEN 102, 202, 302, 402 Ascension Singers
MUEN 110, 210, 310, 410 Cantilena Augustana
MUEN 111, 211, 311, 411 Wennerberg Men's Chorus