2017-18
GAIL BALDWIN, Part-time Instructor, Piano
B.A., Saint Ambrose; M.S., Wisconsin-Platteville
JACOB BANCKS, Assistant Professor, Musicianship, Composition
B.M., Wheaton; M.M., Eastman; Ph.D., Chicago
KARA BANCKS, Part-time Instructor, Clarinet
B.M., Wheaton; M.M. Eastman
SUSAN BAWDEN, Part-time Instructor, Bassoon, Woodwind Methods
B.M., Iowa
SARAH BURNS, Visiting Assistant Professor, Music Education
B.S., Fredd-Hardeman College; M.M., Capital; D.M.A., Shenandoah
DANIEL CHETEL, Director of Orchestral Activities, Augustana Symphony Orchestra, Conducting, Art of Listening
A.B., Harvard; M.M., Maryland; D.M.A., Kentucky
GARY CICCOTELLI, Part-time Instructor, Drum Set
B.M.E., Augustana College
MICHELLE CROUCH, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Voice, Opera, Musicianship
B.Ch.M., Prairie; B.M., M.M., Alberta; D.M.A., Iowa
JOHN CUMMINS, Part-time Instructor
B.M., University of Minnesota; M.M., Iowa
DEBORAH DAKIN, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Viola, Music Appreciation
B.M., New School; M.M., SUNY–Binghamton; D.M.A., Iowa
DORTHA DEWIT, Part-time Instructor, Violin
B.A., Oberlin; M.A., Indiana
SHEILA DOAK, Part-time Instructor, Piano
B.M., Northwestern
JANINA EHRLICH, Professor, Cello, Music Appreciation, Music History
B.M., Drake; M.M., Indiana; D.M.A., Iowa
ROBERT ELFLINE, Associate Professor, Piano, Music Appreciation, Musicianship, Senior Inquiry
B.M., Illinois Wesleyan; M.M., Rice; D.M.A., Cincinnati
MARGARET ELLIS, Instructor of Music and Physical Education and Administrative Assistant of Music, Musicianship, Trumpet
B.M., Augustana; M.M., Northwestern
ERIN FREUND, Part-time Assistant Professor, Harp
B.M., Oberlin; M.M., D.M.A., Northwestern
RANDALL HALL, Associate Professor, Saxophone, Improvisation, Musicianship, Electronic Music, Music History
B.S., Warner Pacific; M.M., New England; D.M.A., Eastman, Premier Prix-CNR Boulogne-Billancourt
JOHN W. HILDRETH, Professor, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Music Appreciation
B.A., Concordia (Fort Wayne); B.Mus., M.M., Roosevelt; Ph.D., Northwestern
MAUREEN HOLMES, Part-time Instructor, Voice
B.M., Drake University; M.M., Westminister Choir College
JON HURTY, Gassman Family Endowed Chair in Music, Co-Chair, Director of Choral Activities, Augustana Choir, Chamber Singers, Conducting
B.A., Bethany; M.A., California State–Northridge; D.M.A., Illinois
SONJA HURTY, Adjunct Instructor, Voice, Augustana Concert Chorale, Musicianship
B.A., Bethany; M.A., California State–Northridge
RICK JAESCHKE, Associate Professor, Music Education, Music Appreciation
B.M., Susquehanna; M.M., James Madison; Ed.D., Columbia
SAMANTHA KEEHN, Assistant Professor, Low Brass, Brass Methods, Music Appreciation
B.M., Texas Tech; M.M., Baylor; D.M.A., Colorado
LEE KESSINGER, Part-time Instructor, Horn
B.M.E., Augustana
CYNTHIA LAMBRECHT, Part-time Instructor, Oboe, Woodwind Methods
B.M., Illinois State; M.M., Indiana
JAMES LAMBRECHT, Professor, Co-Chair, Director of Bands, Trumpet, Conducting, Brass Methods, Augustana Symphonic Band
B.M., Wisconsin–Whitewater; M.M., D.M., Indiana
GOLDEN LUND, Part-time Assistant Professor
B.M., University of Utah; M.M., Indiana; D.M.A., Nebraska
SAUL NACHE, Part-time Instructor, Voice
B.A., Western; M.M., Illinois
MARY NEIL, Professor, Piano, Musicianship
B.A., Western Illinois; M.F.A., D.M.A., Iowa
TONY OLIVER, Assistant Professor, Concert Band, Percussion, Percussion Methods, Music Appreciation, Percussion Ensemble
B.M., M.A., Iowa; D.M.A., Rutgers
JOSEPH OTT, Adjunct Instructor, Augustana Jazz Ensemble, Improvisation, Jazz History, Music Appreciation
B.S., Eastern Illinois
JOHN PFAUTZ, Professor, Voice, Church Music, West African Music
B.S., Eastern Nazarene; M.M., Missouri; D.M.A., West Virginia
RANDY POBANZ, Part-time Instructor, Guitar, Guitar Ensemble
B.A., M.M., Southern Illinois
SANGEETHA RAYAPATI, Professor, Voice, Diction, Vocal Pedagogy, Senior Inquiry
B.M., Valparaiso; M.M., D.M.A., Minnesota
CHARLES SCHMIDT, Assistant Professor, Piano, Class Piano, Musicianship
B.A., M.M., Missouri-Kansas City; D.M.A., Michigan State
SUSAN SCHWAEGLER, Part-time Instructor, Clarinet, Clarinet Choir, Woodwind Methods
B.M.E., Northwestern; M.P.S., St. Ambrose
PATRICIA Weitzel, Part-time Assistant Professor, Bass, String Methods
B.M., Federal de Minas Gerais-Brazil; M.M., Southern Mississippi, D.M.A. Iowa
JANET STODD, Part-time Instructor, Flute, Flute Choir, Woodwind Methods
B.A., Augustana; M.M., Western Illinois
SUSAN E. STONE, Professor, Violin, Musicianship, String Methods, Music Appreciation
B.M., Valparaiso; M.M., Northwestern; D.M.A., Southern California
MICHAEL ZEMEK, Associate Professor, Co-Chair, Music Education, Conducting, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble
B.M., Gustavus Adolphus; M.M., St. Cloud; Ed.D., Illinois
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.
MAJOR IN MUSIC. 45 credits, including 18 credits in MUSC-111, MUSC-112, MUSC-113 and MUSC-211, MUSC-212, MUSC-213, 12 credits in MUSC-311, MUSC-312, MUSC-313, MUSC-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 all non-credit requirements.
PRE-MUSIC THERAPY. Same requirements as a Bachelor of Arts: Major in Music degree plus additional coursework. Contact: Sangeetha Rayapati, Associate Professor (music) sangeetharayapati@augustana.edu
Augustana's Pre-Music Therapy program prepares students for a completion program in Music Therapy after graduation.
See above for Bachelor of Arts: Major in Music requirements. Additional coursework includes conducting (MUSC-260, MUSC-360, MUSC-361), class voice or applied voice (MUSC-103 or MULS-100-VC), applied guitar (MULS-100-GTR), instrumental techniques (EDMU-121), Elementary Music Teaching Methods (EDMU-386), as well as psychology courses (PSYC-100, PSYC-216, PSYC-220, PSYC-240, PSYC-420, PSYC-421), and Human Anatomy (BIOL-351). 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. 21 credits including 9 credits in MUSC-111, MUSC-112, MUSC-113, 6 credits from MUSC-311, MUSC-312, MUSC-313, MUSC-314, MUSC-315, MUSC-316 or MUSC-318, 6 credits earned in one area of applied music. Ensemble: two years participation.
MINOR IN COMPOSITION. 25 credits including 9 credits in MUSC-111, MUSC-112, MUSC-113, 3 credits in MUSC-314, 2 credits in rudiments of composition, 6 credits in MUSC-320 and MUSC-330, 1 credit in conducting, 4 credits applied composition. Ensemble: two years participation.
MINOR IN JAZZ. 23 credits including 9 credits in MUSC-111, MUSC-112, MUSC-113, 3 credits from MUSC-311, MUSC-313, MUSC-314, MUSC-315, MUSC-316, 3 credits of Jazz History (MUSC-318), 2 credits in MUSC-220, 6 credits in Jazz Improvisation. Two years participation in Jazz Ensemble or Jazz Combo.
See Music Department Handbook for specific requirements
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. 71 credits, including 18 credits in MUSC-111, MUSC-112, MUSC-113, MUSC-211, MUSC-212, MUSC-213, 15 credits from MUSC-311, MUSC-312, MUSC-313, MUSC-314 and choice of MUSC-315, MUSc-316, MUSC-318 or MUSC-401. 21 credits of major applied, 2 credits class or applied piano, and 4 credits of instrumental pedagogy and literature. 2 credits of minor applied, 4 credits of conducting. 2 credits for junior chamber and senior solo recital and 3 credits Senior Inquiry. Major ensemble participation required each term. Fulfill all non-credit requirements.
PIANO. 71 credits, including 18 credits in MUSC-111, MUSC-112, MUSC-113, MUSC-211, MUSC-212, MUSC-213. 15 credits from MUSC-311, MUSC-312, MUSC-313, MUSC-314 and choice of MUSC-315, MUSC-316, MUSC-318 or MUSC-401. 22 credits of piano and 4 credits of piano pedagogy and literature. 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. Major ensemble participation required each term. Fulfill all non-credit requirements.
VOICE. 73 credits, including 18 credits in MUSC-111, MUSC-112, MUSC-113, MUSC-211, MUSC-212, MUSC-213. 15 credits from MUSC-311, MUSC-312, MUSC-313, MUSC-314 and choice of MUSC-315, MUSC-316, MUSC-318 or MUSC-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. Major ensemble participation required each term. Fulfill all non-credit requirements.
See Music Department Handbook for specific requirements
COMPOSITION. 72 credits, including 18 credits in MUSC-111, MUSC-112, MUSC-113, MUSC-211, MUSC-212, MUSC-213. 12 credits from MUSC-311, MUSC-312, MUSC-313, MUSC-314. 2 credits in rudiments of composition, 12 credits of applied composition, 8 credits of minor applied. 2 credits of electronic music, 6 credits of conducting, 2 credits of class or applied piano. 3 credits of orchestration/arranging, 3 credits of new music seminar, 1 credit for senior recital and 3 credits Senior Inquiry. Major ensemble participation required each term. Fulfill all non-credit requirements.
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. 89 credits, including 18 credits in MUSC-111, MUSC-112, MUSC-113, MUSC-211, MUSC-212, MUSC-213. 12 credits MUSC-311, MUSC-312, MUSC-313, MUSC-314. 11 credits of voice, 8 credits in MUSC-103, MUSC-323, MUSC-324, MUSC-325, MUSC-326 and EDMU-121. 2 credits of class or applied piano, 6 credits of conducting. Professional Music Education Sequence to include 11 music education credits in EDMU-150, EDMU-250, EDMU-330, EDMU-386, EDMU-387, EDMU-452, and 21 education credits in EDUC-300, EDUC-340, EDUC-411, EDUC-422, EDUC-450 and INTR-EDA92. (Senior Inquiry met in EDUC-422, EDUC-492, EDUC-450.) Major ensemble participation required in 11 terms. Fulfill all non-credit requirements.
CONCENTRATION IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION. 88 credits, including 18 credits in MUSC-111, MUSC-112, MUSC-113, MUSC-211, MUSC-212, MUSC-213. 12 credits MUSC-311, MUSC-312, MUSC-313, MUSC-314. 11 credits of major applied, 7 credits in EDMU-120, EDMU-271, EDMU-272, EDMU-273, EDMU-274, EDMU-275, EDMU-276. 2 credits of class or applied piano, 6 credits of conducting. Professional Music Education Sequence to include 11 music education credits in EDMU-150, EDMU-250, EDMU-330, EDMU-386, EDMU-387, EDMU-452 and 21 education credits in EDUC-300, EDUC-340, EDUC-411, EDUC-422, EDUC-450 and INTR-EDA92. (Senior Inquiry met in EDUC-422, INTR-EDA92, EDUC-450.) Major ensemble participation required in 11 terms. Fulfill all non-credit requirements.
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.
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, Electronic Music, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Harpsichord, Horn, Improvisation, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Drum Set, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice, Conducting, Composition.
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, MUCH-200, MUCH-300, MUCH-400 Chamber Brass
MUCH-301, MUCH-401 Junior Chamber Recital Preparation
MUCH-102, MUCH-202, MUCH-302, MUCH-402 Clarinet Choir
MUCH-103, MUCH-203, MUCH-303, MUCH-403 Flute Choir
MUCH-104, MUCH-204, MUCH-304, MUCH-404 World Hand Drumming
MUCH-105, MUCH-205, MUCH-305, MUCH-405 Percussion Ensemble
MUCH-106, MUCH-206, MUCH-306, MUCH-406 Chamber Piano
MUCH-107, MUCH-207, MUCH-307, MUCH-407 Chamber String
MUCH-108, MUCH-208, MUCH-308, MUCH-408 Chamber Woodwind
MUCH-109, MUCH-209, MUCH-309, MUCH-409 Jazz Combo
MUCH-110, MUCH-210, MUCH-310, MUCH-410 Chamber Improvisation
MUCH-111, MUCH-112, MUCH-113, MUCH-114 Horn Choir
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, MUEN-200, MUEN-300, MUEN-400 Augustana Choir
MUEN-101, MUEN-201, MUEN-301, MUEN-401 Chamber Singers
MUEN-102, MUEN-202, MUEN-302, MUEN-402 Augustana Concert Chorale
MUEN-103, MUEN-203, MUEN-303, MUEN-403 Augustana Concert Band
MUEN-104, MUEN-204, MUEN-304, MUEN-404 Augustana Jazz Ensemble
MUEN-105, MUEN-205, MUEN-305, MUEN-405 Jazz Lab Band
MUEN-106, MUEN-206, MUEN-306, MUEN-406 Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble
MUEN-107, MUEN-207, MUEN-307, MUEN-407 Opera @Augustana
MUEN-108, MUEN-208. MUEN-308, MUEN-408 Augustana Symphony Orchestra
MUEN-109, MUEN-209, MUEN-309, MEUN-409 Augustana Symphonic Band
MUEN-110, MUEN-210, MUEN-310, MUEN-410 Augustana Academic Chorus
MUEN-111, MUEN-211, MUEN-311, MUEN-411 Wennerberg Men's Chorus
MUEN-113, MUEN-213, MUEN-313, MUEN-413 Augustana Chamber Orchestra-pending approval EPC
The Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival Sept. 14-15 at Augustana will include masterclasses, workshops, discussions and recitals.
Matt Robinson '01 and his band will perform Paul Simon's “Graceland” album Thursday in Davenport. The Chicago musician graduated in finance but left accounting to spend full-time on his music.
The Mississippi Bend Players, led by Broadway director and Augustana alumnus Phil McKinley, will kick off their second season with the musical "Big River: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
New students interested in music at Augustana are invited to the annual Music Department Open House during Welcome Week.
Augustana's Dr. Robert Elfline, piano, will perform with guest artist Dr. Kim Rooney Hagelstein, French horn
