2023-24 Academic Catalog Page
GAIL BALDWIN, Part-time Instructor, Piano and Choral Accompanist
B.A., Saint Ambrose; M.S., Wisconsin-Platteville
JACOB BANCKS, Associate Professor and Co-Chair, Composition, Musicianship
B.M., Wheaton; M.M., Eastman; Ph.D., Chicago
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
JANINA EHRLICH, Professor, Cello, Music History
B.M., Drake; M.M., Indiana; D.M.A., Iowa
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
ERIN FREUND, Part-time Assistant Professor, Harp
B.M., Oberlin; M.M., D.M.A., Northwestern
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
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
PATRICK MCNALLY, Visiting Assistant Professor, Opera and Voice
B.F.A, Carnegie Mellon; M.M. New England Conservatory; D.M.A., Nebraska-Lincoln
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
SUSAN E. STONE, Professor, Violin, Musicianship
B.M., Valparaiso; M.M., Northwestern; D.M.A., Southern California
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
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 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 (MULS-100-VC), applied guitar (MULS-100-GTR), 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, 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: 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: Recital Attendance.
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: 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: 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: 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: Recital Attendance.
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 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: Recital Attendance.
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 120, 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 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 121, 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 and Piano Proficiency. Supporting courses required for licensure include psychology.
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.
Additional fees for lessons above and beyond tuition will be charged according to the lesson fees noted in the Schedule of Student Charges. 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 1 credit each semester, 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 Chorus
MUEN-113, MUEN-213, MUEN-313, MUEN-413 Augustana Chamber Orchestra
MUEN-114, MUEN-214, MUEN-314, MUEN-414, SMI Lab Ensemble
This spring, the Augustana Symphonic Band traveled to Japan, while the Augustana Choir and Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble toured the Midwest.
Athleticism and the arts are a natural at Augustana, especially in opera. Football lineman Spencer Warfield ’23 and fencer Soryn Richter ’26 take the stage in “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on April 21 and 23.
The choir of SVF-Vättern College, Jönköping, Sweden, will perform at Augustana on Thursday, April 13, as part of their 2023 spring tour of Illinois and Minnesota.
The winner of the prestigious Jenny Lind Scholarship will present a concert. Soprano Josefine Mindus will be accompanied by pianist Rebecka Elsgard. See flyer.
