| Office: | 240 Talbot Hall |
| Phone: | 985-448-4601 |
| Professor: | Francis, Soares (Head). |
| Associate Professor: | Ladd, St. Marie. |
| Assistant Professors: | Kindy, Miranda, Robichaux, Su, Wible. |
Mission
The Department of Music provides its students an educational environment and fosters the development of critical thinkers and comprehensive musicians. Our faculty focuses on teaching, music performance, and scholarship to prepare students for a range of careers in music. Along with musical knowledge, students develop skills in communication, collaboration, and creativity as well as an increased sense of cultural diversity. The department also provides students across campus with general education requirements, numerous musical opportunities, and a deeper understanding and appreciation of the performing arts.
The Department of Music is committed to its reputation as a center of excellence in the performing arts and serves as an educational and cultural resource for the region. The faculty embraces the idea that music plays an integral role in preserving and enriching the culture and quality of life for the university and surrounding areas through community outreach and engagement.
Retention Guidelines
- A student must earn the grade of C or higher in each required course for the major or minor, and meet all graduation requirements as stated under General University Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree in the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Catalog.
- All Music majors enrolled in a studio lesson must perform a jury exam during finals week at the end of each semester. The requirements are specified in each course syllabus according to level of study.
- At the completion of the fourth semester of study, all Music majors must take the upper-level entrance assessment, which will determine continued study at the junior level. This assessment consists of an expanded jury exam plus a self-study piece.
- The Department of Music has updated its website to include an online survey for alumni to complete regarding current address; job title, location, and/or teaching responsibilities; and suggestions for improving our degree programs.
- A student in a Music Education concentration must meet all requirements for admission and progression through the teacher education curriculum, student teaching and graduation as stated under College of Education and Behavioral Sciences in the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Catalog.
Music Program
The University awards the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Music to a student who completes the basic curriculum.Ìý This degree is not intended as a substitute for the professional degree in music performance. It is designed to help meet the changing needs of students. Before being permitted to enroll in music courses designated as performance courses, a student must perform a placement audition.
Minor
A minor in Music is available to all students. Courses taken for the 18-hour minor in music must be approved by the Department Head.
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Music Minor – Piano Only (18 hours)
| Music | 100 | Recital | 0 |
| Music | 100 | Recital | 0 |
| Music | 119 | Theory | 4 |
| Music | 120 | Theory | 4 |
| Music | 161* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 162* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 261* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 262* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 376 | Piano Literature | 3 |
| Music | 476 | Piano Pedagogy | 3 |
Music Minor – Voice, Winds, and Percussion (18 hours)
| Music | 100 | Recital | 0 |
| Music | 100 | Recital | 0 |
| Music | 119 | Theory | 4 |
| Music | 120 | Theory | 4 |
| Music | 161* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 162* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 261* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 262* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 169 | Class Piano | 1 |
| Music | 170 | Class Piano | 1 |
| Music | Ensemble | (as appropriate) | 1 |
| Music | Ensemble | (as appropriate) | 1 |
A minimum of two(2) hours of music courses must be selected from the following:
| Music | 105 | Music Apprec. | 3 |
| Music | 269 | Class Piano | 1 |
| Music | 270 | Class Piano | 1 |
| Music | 240 | Music Literature | 2 |
| Music | Elective | ||
| Music | Elective |
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music
- Liberal Arts Concentration (MUSA)
- Instrumental Education Concentration (MUSN)
- Music Composition Concentration (MUSC)
- Music Performance Concentration (MUSP)
- Vocal Education Concentration (MUSV)
| (GER) General Education Requirement |
| (UR) University Requirement |
Suggested Course Sequence:
| ÌýYEAR* | ÌýCOURSE NAME | ÌýCOURSE NUMBER | ÌýREQUIREMENT | CREDIT HRS |
| 1 | ENGL | 101 | GER | 3 |
| 1 | ENGL | 102 | GER | 3 |
| 1 | Freshman Seminar Course | UR | 1 | |
| 1 | MATH Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 1 | MUS | 100 | 0 | |
| 1 | MUS | 100 | 0 | |
| 1 | MUS | 119 | 4 | |
| 1 | MUS | 120 | 4 | |
| 1 | MUS | 169 | 1 | |
| 1 | MUS | 170 | 1 | |
| 1 | MUS | 171 | 2 | |
| 1 | MUS | 172 | 2 | |
| 1 | MUS | 201 | 2 | |
| 1 | MUS Ensemble Elective | 1 | ||
| 1 | MUS Ensemble Elective | 1 | ||
| 1 | Natural Sciences Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 2 | ENGL Literature Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 2 | MATH Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 2 | Concentration Course | 2 | ||
| 2 | Concentration Course | 3 | ||
| 2 | MUS | 100 | 0 | |
| 2 | MUS | 100 | 0 | |
| 2 | MUS | 211 | 3 | |
| 2 | MUS | 217 | 1 | |
| 2 | MUS | 212 | 3 | |
| 2 | MUS | 218 | 1 | |
| 2 | MUS | 240 | GER | 3 |
| 2 | MUS | 269 | 1 | |
| 2 | MUS | 271 | 2 | |
| 2 | MUS | 272 | 2 | |
| 2 | MUS Ensemble Elective | 1 | ||
| 2 | MUS Ensemble Elective | 1 | ||
| 2 | Natural Sciences Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | 3 | ||
| 3 | Concentration Course | 1 | ||
| 3 | MUS | 100 | 0 | |
| 3 | MUS | 100 | 0 | |
| 3 | MUS | 301 | 2 | |
| 3 | MUS | 323 | 3 | |
| 3 | MUS | 340 | GER | 3 |
| 3 | MUS | 341 | GER | 3 |
| 3 | MUS | 371 | 2 | |
| 3 | MUS | 372 | 2 | |
| 3 | MUS Ensemble Elective | 300-level or above | 1 | |
| 3 | MUS Ensemble Elective | 300-level or above | 1 | |
| 3 | Natural Sciences Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | 3 | ||
| 3 | Concentration Course | 300-level or above | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | GER | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | 300-level or above | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | 300-level or above | 3 | |
| 4 | MUS | 400 | 1 | |
| 4 | Concentration Course | 2 | ||
| 4 | Concentration Course | 3 | ||
| 4 | Concentration Course | 3 | ||
| 4 | Concentration Course | 300-level or above | GER | 3 |
| 4 | Concentration Course | 300-level or above | 3 | |
| 4 | Concentration Course | 300-level or above | 3 | |
| 4 | Concentration Course | 0 – 6 | ||
| Ìý | TOTAL HOURS | Ìý | Ìý | 120 – 126 |
*Recommend complete as Freshman (1), Sophomore (2), Junior (3), Senior (4)
At the completion of the fourth semester of study, all Music majors must take the upper-level entrance assessment, which will determine continued study at the junior level. This assessment consists of an expanded jury exam plus a self-study piece.
Liberal Arts Concentration (MUSA)
| HIST Elective (3) |
| MUS 270 (1) |
| 7 hours as specified by the department head from: MUS 302 (1), 303 (1), 306(1), 319 (3), 320 (3), 376 (3), 389 (3), 407 (3), 476 (3), 489 (3) |
| Social Sciences Elective (3) (GER) |
| Social Sciences Elective (3) (GER) (300-level or above) |
| ENGL 366 or 368 (3) |
| Approved Elective (3) |
| Approved Electives (15) (300-level or above) |
| Elective (3) |
Instrumental Education Concentration (MUSN)
| EDUC 321 (3) | MUED 223 (1) | MUS 243 (1) |
| EDUC 368 (3) | MUED 225 (1) | MUS 302 (1) |
| EDUC 430 (3) | MUED 227 (1) | MUS 407 (3) |
| EDUC 450 (3) | MUED 229 (1) | MUS 432 (1) |
| EDUC 454 (6) | MUED 383 (3) | PSYC 206 (3) (GER) |
| HIST 255 or 256 (3) | MUED 385 (2) | PSYC 210 (3) |
| MUED 221 (1) | MUED 386 (1) | PSYC 311 (3) (GER) |
Ìý
Music Composition Concentration (MUSC)
| MUS 270 (1), 350 (1), 351 (1), 352 (1), 369 (1), 423 (3), 432 (1), 433 (1) |
| MUS Electives 19 hours from MUS 302 (1), 303 (1), 306 (3), 322 (3), 325 (3), 370 (2), 376 (3), 389 (3), 407 (3), 423 (3), 470 (2), 471 (2), 472 (2) |
| Social Sciences Elective (3) (GER) |
| Social Sciences Elective (3) (GER) (300-level or above) |
| ENGL 366 or 368 (3) |
| Elective (3) |
Music Performance Concentration (MUSP)
| HIST Elective (3) |
| MUS 270 (1) |
| MUS 369 (1) |
| 6 hours as specified by the department head from MUS 302 (1), 303 (1), 306 (1), 319 (3), 320 (3), 407 (3), 432 (1), 433 (1) |
| Social Sciences Elective (3) (GER) |
| Social Sciences Elective (3) (GER) (300-level or above) |
| ENGL 366 or 368 (3) |
| Approved Elective (3) |
| Music Electives (15)
15 hours from: MUS 321 (3), 322 (3), 325 (3), 326 (3), 376 (3), 382 (1), 386 (1), 389 (3), 390 (1), 391 (1), 392 (1), 393 (1), 394 (1), 396 (1), 397 (1), 398 (1), 423 (3), 471 (2), 472 (2), 476 (3), 489 (3) |
| Elective (3) |
Vocal Education Concentration (MUSV)
| EDUC 321 (3) |
| EDUC 368 (3) |
| EDUC 430 (3) |
| EDUC 450 (3) |
| EDUC 454 (6) |
| HIST 255 or 256 (3) |
| MUED 383 (3) |
| MUED 384 (3) |
| MUED 478 (2) |
| MUS 109 (1) |
| MUS 209 (1) |
| MUS 244 (1) |
| MUS 270 (1) |
| MUS 303 (1) |
| MUS 407 (3) |
| MUS 433 (1) |
| PSYC 206 (3) (GER) |
| PSYC 210 (3) |
| PSYC 311 (3) (GER) |