Music course catalog

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GAIL BALDWIN, Part-time Instructor, Piano and Choral Accompanist
B.A., Saint Ambrose; M.S., Wisconsin-Platteville

SULINA BAEK, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Flute
B.M., Illinois; M.M., Mannes; D.M.A., Hartford

JACOB BANCKS, Associate Professor and Co-Chair, Composition, Musicianship
B.M., Wheaton; M.M., Eastman; Ph.D., Chicago

SUNMIN CHA, Part-time Assistant Professor, Voice
B.M., Hanyang; M.M., Lamar; D.M.A., Nebraska

JAEHYUK CHOI, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Voice
B.M., Hanyang; M.M., Lamar; D.M.A., Nebraska

GARY CICCOTELLI, Part-time Instructor, Drum Set
B.M.E., Augustana

MICHELLE CROUCH, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Voice
B.Ch.M., Prairie; B.M., M.M., Alberta; D.M.A., Iowa

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

SHEILA DOAK, Choral Accompanist
B.M., Northwestern

ROBERT ELFLINE, Professor, Piano
B.M., Illinois Wesleyan; M.M., Rice; D.M.A., Cincinnati

MARGARET ELLIS, Professional Faculty-Assistant Professor and Administrative Assistant, Musicianship, Trumpet
B.M., Augustana; M.M., Northwestern

DAWN FARMER, Associate Professor, Music Education, Coordinator of Music Education
B.M.E., Arizona; M.A., Maryland; Ph.D., Arizona State

LAUREL FILZEN ETZEL, Part-time Instructor, Horn
B.A., Western Illinois; M.M., Western Michigan

ERIN FREUND, Part-time Assistant Professor, Harp
B.M., Oberlin; M.M., D.M.A., Northwestern

HISHAM BRAVO GROOVER, Assistant Professor, Orchestra and Violin
B.A., Loyola; M.M., Western Kentucky; M.A., Iowa; Artist Diploma, University of Denver; D.M.A. (ABD), Minnesota

RANDALL HALL, Professor, Saxophone
B.S., Warner Pacific; M.M., New England; D.M.A., Eastman, Premier Prix-CNR Boulogne-Billancourt

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

BENJAMIN HOLMES, Part-time instructor, Augustana Concert Chorale
B.M.E., M.M.E., Illinois

MAUREEN HOLMES, Adjunct Instructor, Voice
B.M., Drake University; M.M., Westminster Choir

DONG YEOL HONG, Part-time Assistant Professor, Cello
B.M., Cleveland Institute; M.M., Indiana; D.M.A., Cincinnati

ERIN HOPKINS, Assistant Professor, Music Education
B.M., Michigan; M.Ed., Harvard; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve

JON HURTY, Henry Veld Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities, Augustana Choir, Conducting
B.A., Bethany; M.A., California State–Northridge; D.M.A., Illinois

SONJA HURTY, Adjunct Instructor, Voice, Choral Tour Manager
B.A., Bethany; M.A., California State–Northridge

SAMANTHA KEEHN, Continuing Lecturer-Assistant Professor, Low Brass
B.M., Texas Tech; M.M., Baylor; D.M.A., Colorado

MATTHEW KOWALCZYK, Instructor, Bassoon
B.M.E., Illinois State; M.M., Arizona

CYNTHIA LAMBRECHT, Part-time Instructor, Oboe
B.M., Illinois State; M.M., Indiana

JAMES LAMBRECHT, Professor, Co-Chair, Director of Bands, Augustana Symphonic Band, Trumpet, Conducting
B.M., Wisconsin–Whitewater; M.M., D.M., Indiana

JOEL LINSCHEID, Visiting Assistant Professor, Augustana Jazz Ensemble, Improvisation
B.A., Bethel; M.M., Colorado; D.M.A., New England

ELIZABETH MATERA, Part-time Assistant Professor, Clarinet, Instrumental Tour Manager
B.M.E., Iowa; M.M., D.M.A., Catholic

CHRISTOPHER NELSON, College Organist, Organ
B.A. Bethany College; M.S.M., Luther Seminary

TONY OLIVER, Continuing Lecturer-Associate Professor, Percussion, Concert Band
B.M., M.A., Iowa; D.M.A., Rutgers

RANDY POBANZ, Part-time Instructor, Guitar
B.A., M.M., Southern Illinois

SANGEETHA RAYAPATI, Professor, Voice
B.M., Valparaiso; M.M., D.M.A., Minnesota

CHARLES SCHMIDT, Continuing Lecturer-Assistant Professor, Piano, Class Piano, Musicianship
B.A., M.M., Missouri-Kansas City; D.M.A., Michigan State

AMANDA SHERRILL, Professional Faculty- Assistant Professor, Staff Accompanist, Piano
B.M., Stetson; M.M., D.M.A., Arizona State

RACHEL VICKERS, Part-time Instructor, Voice
B.M., Wartburg; M.M., Minnesota

MIKE WHITE, Part-time Assistant Professor, Double Bass
B.M., Illinois State; M.A., D.M.A., Iowa

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

Bachelor of Arts: Major in Music

See Music Department Handbook for specific requirements.

Students are not permitted to double major in more than one music major. Therefore, students desiring to emphasize more than one music program are encouraged to choose one major and opt for one of the music minors (i.e. Minor in Composition, Minor in Jazz, or Minor in Performance)

MAJOR IN MUSIC. 44 credits, including 17 credits in 110, 111, 112/112L, 211/211L, 212/212L; 12 credits in 300, 311, 312; 3 credits in 450, 451; 8 credits in one area of applied vocal or instrumental lessons; and 2 credits in applied piano or 4 credits in class piano. Ensemble requirements: eight terms participation. Non-credit requirements: Improvisation, Recital Attendance, Applied Lesson Level Attainment, and Piano Proficiency.

PRE-MUSIC THERAPY (advising track). Same requirements as Major in Music degree plus additional coursework including conducting (MUSC-360, MUSC-361), class voice (MUSC-103) or applied voice, applied guitar, Basic Instrumental Techniques (EDMU-121), General Music Methods and Materials (EDMU 386), psychology courses (PSYC-100, PSYC-216, PSYC-220, PSYC-240, PSYC-412), and Human Anatomy (BIOL-351). Augustana’s Pre-Music Therapy program prepares students for an equivalency or completion program in Music Therapy after graduation. For more detailed information, please consult the Music Department Handbook.

MINOR IN MUSIC. 21 credits, including 9 credits in 110, 111, 112/112L; 8 credits from 300, 302, 311, 312, 315, 316 or 317; and 4 credits in one area of applied vocal or instrumental lessons. Ensemble requirements: 4 terms participation. Non-credit requirement: Applied Lesson Level Attainment, Recital Attendance.

MINOR IN JAZZ. 21 credits, including 9 credits in 110, 111, 112/112L; 4 credits in 317; 2 credits in 220; and 6 credits in applied jazz improvisation lessons. Ensemble requirements: 4 terms participation in Jazz Ensemble or Jazz Combo. Non-credit requirement: Applied Lesson Level Attainment, Recital Attendance.

Bachelor of Arts: Major in Music Performance

See Music Department Handbook for specific requirements

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. 62 credits, including 17 credits in 110, 111, 112/112L, 211/211L, 212/212L; 12 credits in 300, 311, 312; 4 credits from 315, 316, 317 or 480; 2 credits in 363, 364; 4 credits in 360; 2 credits in 390, 490; 3 credits 450, 451; 14 credits in one area of applied instrumental lessons; and 2 credits in applied piano or 4 credits in class piano. Ensemble requirements: eight terms participation. Non-credit requirements: Applied Lesson Level Attainment, Improvisation, Recital Attendance and Piano Proficiency.

PIANO. 62 credits, including 17 credits in 110, 111, 112/112L, 211/211L, 212/212L; 12 credits in 300, 311, 312; 4 credits from 315, 316, 317 or 480; 4 credits in 321, 322; 4 credits in 360; 2 credits in 390, 490; 3 credits 450, 451; 14 credits in applied piano lessons; and 2 credits in minor applied vocal or instrumental lessons. Ensemble requirements: eight terms participation. Non-credit requirements: Applied Lesson Level Attainment, Improvisation, Recital Attendance and Piano Proficiency.

VOICE. 64 credits, including 17 credits in 110, 111, 112/112L, 211/211L, 212/212L; 12 credits in 300, 311, 312; 4 credits from 315, 316, 317 or 480; 4 credits in 323, 325; 4 credits in 360; 2 credits in 390, 490; 3 credits 450, 451; 14 credits in applied voice lessons; and 2 credits in applied piano or 4 credits in class piano. Ensemble requirements: eight terms participation. Non-credit requirements: Applied Lesson Level Attainment, Improvisation, Recital Attendance and Piano Proficiency.

MINOR IN PERFORMANCE. 26 credits, including 9 credits in 110, 111, 112/112L; 4 credits from 300, 311, 312, 315, 316, or 317; 12 credits in one area of applied vocal or instrumental lessons; 1 credit 490. Ensemble requirements: 4 terms participation. Non-credit requirement: Applied Lesson Level Attainment, Recital Attendance.

Bachelor of Arts: Major in Music Composition

See Music Department Handbook for specific requirements

MAJOR IN COMPOSITION. 67 credits, including 17 credits in 110, 111, 112/112L, 211/211L, 212/212L; 12 credits in 300, 311, 312; 6 credits in 225, 320, 330; 4 credits in 360; 1 credit in 490; 3 credits 450, 451; 12 credits in applied composition lessons; 5 credits in one area of applied vocal or instrumental lessons; 1 credit of applied electronic music lessons; and 2 credits in applied piano or 4 credits in class piano;. Ensemble requirements: eight terms participation. Non-credit requirements: Improvisation, Recital Attendance, Applied Lesson Level Attainment, and Piano Proficiency.

MINOR IN COMPOSITION. 25 credits, including 9 credits in 110, 111, 112/112L; 4 credits from 312; 6 credits in 225, 320, 330; and 6 credits in applied composition lessons. Ensemble requirements: 4 terms participation. Non-credit requirement: Applied Lesson Level Attainment, Recital Attendance.

Bachelor of Arts: Major in Music Education

Music students who successfully complete the music education degree and meet Illinois State requirements will be recommended for a Professional Educator License endorsed in K-12 music.

See Department of Education and the Department of Music Handbook for specific requirements.

CONCENTRATION IN VOCAL MUSIC EDUCATION. 92 credits, including 17 credits in MUSC 110, 111, 112/112L, 211/211L, 212/212L; 12 credits in MUSC 300, 311, 312; 8 credits in MUSC 360, 361; 7 credits of applied voice, and 2 credits in applied piano or 4 credits in class piano. Music education sequence includes 15 credits in EDMU 121, 250, 330, 386, 387; 4 credits in vocal methods MUSC 323, 325; and 25 professional education credits in EDUC 301, 340, 411, 422, 450 and INTR-EDA92 (Senior Inquiry met in EDUC 422, 450, and INTR-EDA92). Ensemble requirement: seven terms participation. Non-credit requirements: Improvisation, Recital Attendance, Applied Lesson Level Attainment, and Piano Proficiency. Supporting courses required for licensure include psychology.

CONCENTRATION IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION. 92 credits, including 17 credits in MUSC 110, 111, 112/112L, 211/211L, 212/212L; 12 credits in MUSC 300, 311, 312; 8 credits in MUSC 360, 361; 7 credits in one area of applied instrumental lessons, and 2 credits in applied piano or 4 credits in class piano. Music education sequence includes 19 credits in EDMU 120, 250, 330, 386, 387; 4 credits in instrumental methods chosen from EDMU 272, 273, 274, 275 (required for orchestra majors), 276; and 25 professional education credits in EDUC 301, 340, 411, 422, 450 and INTR-EDA92 (Senior Inquiry met in EDUC 422, 450, and INTR-EDA92). Ensemble requirement: seven terms participation. Non-credit requirements: Improvisation, Recital Attendance, Applied Lesson Level Attainment, and Piano Proficiency. Supporting courses required for licensure include psychology.

Music Education Major Extended Credit Program

To meet state licensure standards, Augustana students pursuing a major in an education field are eligible to participate in an annual extended credit program.

All Augustana students are allowed to take up to 34 credits each academic year under the Augustana tuition plan. Students who enroll in an education major are allowed to enroll in an additional four credits per year (38 total) with full time tuition with full time enrollment for two semesters (J-term credits included in tuition and J-term credits count toward the 38 for the year).

To participate in this program, students must:

• submit completed paperwork to declare a major in education no later than week six of spring semester in their first year;
• meet with their education advisor every term prior to registration;
• register within all published deadlines and continuously pursue coursework for their education major in order to maintain progress toward a degree;

Credits must be used within an academic year and do not roll over year to year. Students who exceed 38 credits, will be responsible for the associated overload fees. [Schedule of Student Charges] Students who do not meet the above criteria each year do not qualify for the additional credits.

Grade Point Average Notation: All courses listed in the catalog as required courses for any major and/or minor, including those courses outside of the department or with a different subject coding, are considered part of the major and will count in the grade point average. Some departments may have additional grade requirements for the courses offered within their department. Recommended supporting courses that are optional and not required may also count in the major depending on the program. For more information see your department chair or the degree requirements for Bachelor of Arts and information on Majors/Minors.

General Music Courses (MUSC)

Music Education (EDMU)

Applied Lessons (MULS)

Additional fees for lessons above and beyond tuition will be charged according to the lesson fees noted in the Schedule of Student Charges.Students may register for up to four credits of lessons; each credit equals one half-hour of instruction weekly.

Chamber Music (MUCH)

Students may register for chamber ensembles for 0 or 1 credits.

Ensemble (MUEN)

Students may register for ensembles for 0 or 1 credits.