XAVIER UNIVERSITY
MUSIC
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Information is correct as of June 2015.
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The Department of Music contributes intellectually and artistically to the cultural life of the University and its surrounding community. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Department of Music prepares majors, within a diverse and broadly based liberal arts curriculum, to enter the fields of music and music education, pursue graduate-­‐level education, or enter occupations outside of music that require a solid foundation in the liberal arts. The Department of Music offers three undergraduate degree programs: the Bachelor of Arts in Music, the Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music and, in conjunction with the Department of Education, the Bachelor of Science in Music Education. All degree programs emphasize a broad coverage of the field of music and reflect Xavier's philosophy of combining a strong liberal arts core with a major area of study. The Department of Music is committed to the advancement of knowledge through the study of music as an art and a science. This study encompasses music theory, music history, pedagogy, esthetics, music education, and an extensive list of applied music opportunities. Additionally, students may elect to concentrate in the following areas: composition, conducting, music history, and music theory. Specific requirements for these concentrations are located in the four-­‐year engagement plans. All curricula in the Department of Music seek to educate students through scholarly research, the study of music scores and performance and through creative and interpretive studies in the area of applied music. These combined educational experiences develop mature citizens in today's diverse society. The Department of Music serves all students of Xavier University regardless of their major course of study as they pursue their liberal arts education. Most Department of Music course offerings meet the university core fine arts requirement. 2
B.A. IN MUSIC – ENGAGEMENT PLAN
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Fall Semester Attend the Career Services Career Fair Ask professors for letters of recommendation for graduate school Attend five concerts (one may be off-­‐campus) Prepare your graduate school applications, résumés, and audition materials •
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First Semester Credits Second Semester Credits FRESHMAN YEAR MUSC 200: Theory I 3 MUSC 202: Theory II 3 MUSC 201: Sightsinging & Dictation I 1 MUSC 203: Sightsinging & Dictation II 1 Private Lesson 1 1 Private Lesson 2 1 Large Ensemble 1 1 Large Ensemble 2 1 First-­‐Year Seminar 3 Foreign Language Elective 2 3 Foreign Language Elective 1 3 Natural Science Elective 3 Scientific Perspectives 3 THEO 111: Theological Foundations 3 Total 15 Total 15 Total Cumulative Credits 30 SOPHOMORE YEAR MUSC 300: Theory III 3 MUSC 302: Theory IV 3 MUSC 301: Sightsinging & Dictation III 1 MUSC 303: Sightsinging & Dictation IV 1 MUSC 210: Music History I 3 MUSC 211: Music History II 3 MUSC 420: Conducting I 3 Private Lesson 4 1 Private Lesson 3 1 Large Ensemble 4 1 Large Ensemble 3 1 Mathematical Perspectives 3 ENGL 101 or ENGL 115 3 PHIL 100: Ethics as Intro to Philosophy 3 Total 15 Total 15 Total Cumulative Credits 60 JUNIOR YEAR MUSC 310: Music History III 3 MUSC 304: Producing Electronic Music 3 MUSC 401: Orchestration & Arranging 3 MUSC 400: Form & Analysis 3 Private Lesson 5 1 Private Lesson 6 1 Large Ensemble 5 1 Large Ensemble 6 1 Theological Perspectives 3 Small Ensemble 1 1 ENGL/CLAS/SPAN 205 Lit & Moral Imagin. 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3 Total 17 Total 15 Total Cumulative Credits 92 SENIOR YEAR Private Lesson 7 1 Private Lesson 8 1 Large Ensemble 7 1 Large Ensemble 8 1 Humanities Elective 3 Senior Recital 0 Philosophical Perspectives (PHIL 200) 3 Historical Perspectives 3 Free Elective 3 Social Science Elective 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3 Total 14 Total Total Cumulative Credits 14 120 4
COURSE CHECKLIST (B.A. IN MUSIC)
MUSIC Courses UNIVERSITY CORE Courses MUSC 200: Theory I 3 First-­‐Year Seminar (CORE 100) 3 MUSC 201: Sightsinging & Dictation I 1 First-­‐Year Co-­‐Curricul. Passport (CORE 101/102) 0 MUSC 202: Theory II 3 ENGL 101 or ENGL 115 3 MUSC 203: Sightsinging & Dictation II 1 Mathematical Perspectives 3 MUSC 210: Music History I 3 Foreign Language Elective 1 3 MUSC 211: Music History II 3 Foreign Language Elective 2 3 MUSC 300: Theory III 3 Creative Perspectives (included in major) 0 MUSC 301: Sightsinging & Dictation III 1 Scientific Perspectives 3 MUSC 302: Theory IV 3 Science Elective 3 MUSC 303: Sightsinging & Dictation IV 1 Social Science Elective 3 MUSC 304: Producing Electronic Music 3 Historical Perspectives (HIST 100s) 3 MUSC 310: Music History III 3 Humanities Elective 3 MUSC 400: Form & Analysis 3 Theological Perspectives (THEO 200+) 3 MUSC 401: Orchestration & Arranging 3 Philosophical Perspectives (PHIL 200) 3 MUSC 420: Conducting I 3 TOTAL HOURS 36 Private Lesson 1 1 Private Lesson 2 1 Private Lesson 3 1 Private Lesson 4 1 THEO 111: Theological Foundations 3 Private Lesson 5 1 PHIL 100: Ethics as Intro to Philosophy 3 Private Lesson 6 1 ENGL/CLAS/SPAN 205: Lit & Moral Imagination 3 Private Lesson 7 1 TOTAL HOURS 9 Private Lesson 8 1 Large Ensemble 1 1 Large Ensemble 2 1 Large Ensemble 3 1 ERS Elective Large Ensemble 4 1 Diversity Large Ensemble 5 1 Writing Large Ensemble 6 1 Oral Large Ensemble 7 1 Quantitative Large Ensemble 8 1 Small Ensemble 1 1 Senior Recital 0 Free Electives or Additional Major/Minor TOTAL HOURS 54 Rotations: A = odd/even year; e.g. 11-­‐12 Theory Rotation FA (A) Orchestration (MUSC 401) SP (A) Form and Analysis (MUSC 400) Minimum Total Degree Hours ERS Courses FLAGS* B = even/odd year; e.g. 12-­‐13 Other Rotation FA (A) History III (MUSC 310) *IMPORTANT: additional courses are needed if FLAGS are not fulfilled by other courses in core or major 5
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC EDUCATION
First Semester Credits Second Semester Credits FRESHMAN YEAR MUSC 200: Theory I 3 MUSC 202: Theory II 3 MUSC 201: Sightsinging & Dictation I 1 MUSC 203: Sightsinging & Dictation II 1 Private Lesson 1 1 Private Lesson 2 1 Large Ensemble 1 1 Large Ensemble 2 1 EDMS 131: Professional Education 3 EDFD 110: Human Development & Learning 3 First-­‐Year Seminar 3 Foreign Language Elective 2 3 Foreign Language Elective 1 3 Natural Science Elective 3 Scientific Perspectives 3 THEO 111: Theological Foundations 3 Total 18 Total 18 Total Cumulative Credits 36 SOPHOMORE YEAR MUSC 300: Theory III 3 MUSC 302: Theory IV 3 MUSC 301: Sightsinging & Dictation III 1 MUSC 303: Sightsinging & Dictation IV 1 MUSC 210: Music History I 3 MUSC 211: Music History II 3 MUSC 420: Conducting I 3 MUSC 421: Conducting II 3 Private Lesson 3 1 Private Lesson 4 1 Large Ensemble 3 1 Large Ensemble 4 1 EDSP 200: Sp Ed Identification & Issues 3 MUSC 351: String Techniques 1 ENGL 101 or ENGL 115 3 PHIL 100: Ethics as Intro to Philosophy 3 Total 18 Total 16 Total Cumulative Credits 70 JUNIOR YEAR Private Lesson 5 1 MUSC 304: Producing Electronic Music 3 Large Ensemble 5 1 Private Lesson 6 1 MUSC 151, 152, or 268 1 Large Ensemble 6 1 MUSC 320: Instrumental Methods 3 MUSC 221: Elementary Methods 3 MUSC 350: Functional Piano 2 MUSC 352: Woodwind Techniques 1 MUSC 353 Brass Techniques 1 EDSM 350: Technology & Topics for Educators 3 EDSP 380: Classroom Management 3 Mathematical Perspectives 3 Humanities Elective (History 200+) 3 Philosophical Perspectives (PHIL 200) 3 ENGL/CLAS/SPAN 205 Lit & Moral Imagination 3 Total 18 Total Total Cumulative Credits 18 106 SENIOR YEAR MUSC 401: Orchestration & Arranging 3 EDSM 471: Student Teaching 9 Private Lesson 7 1 EDRE 471: Content Area Literacy 3 Large Ensemble 7 1 Small Ensemble 1 1 Senior Recital 0 MUSC 321: Choral Methods 3 MUSC 354: Percussion Techniques 1 EDMS 411: Clinical Experiences 1 Theological Perspectives 3 Total 14 Total Total Cumulative Credits 7
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MUSIC Courses MUSC 200: Theory I 3 MUSC 201: Sightsinging & Dictation I 1 MUSC 202: Theory II 3 MUSC 203: Sightsinging & Dictation II 1 MUSC 210: Music History I 3 MUSC 211: Music History II 3 MUSC 300: Theory III 3 MUSC 301: Sightsinging & Dictation III 1 MUSC 302: Theory IV 3 MUSC 303: Sightsinging & Dictation IV 1 MUSC 304: Producing Electronic Music 3 MUSC 401: Orchestration & Arranging 3 MUSC 420: Conducting I 3 MUSC 421: Conducting II 3 Private Lesson 1 1 Private Lesson 2 1 Private Lesson 3 1 Private Lesson 4 1 Private Lesson 5 1 Private Lesson 6 1 Private Lesson 7 1 Large Ensemble 1 1 Large Ensemble 2 1 Large Ensemble 3 1 Large Ensemble 4 1 Large Ensemble 5 1 Large Ensemble 6 1 Large Ensemble 7 1 Small Ensemble 1 1 Senior Recital 0 TOTAL HOURS 49 EDUCATION Courses EDFD 110: Human Development & Learning 3 EDMS 131: Professional Education 3 EDSP 200: Sp Ed Identification & Issues 3 EDMS 350: Technology & Topics for Educators 3 EDSP 380: Classroom Management 3 EDMS 411: Clinical Experiences 1 EDRE 471: Content Area Literacy 3 EDSM 471: Student Teaching 9 TOTAL HOURS 28 Rotations: A = odd/even year; e.g. 09-­‐10 Techniques Rotation FA (A) Brass (MUSC 353) SP (A) Percussion (MUSC 354) FA (B) Woodwind (MUSC 352) SP (B) String (MUSC 351) Theory Rotation FA (A) Orchestration & Arranging (MUSC 401) SP (A) Form & Analysis (MUSC 400) MUSIC EDUCATION Courses MUSC 151, 152, or 268 MUSC 221: Elementary Methods MUSC 320: Instrumental Methods MUSC 321: Choral Methods MUSC 350: Functional Piano MUSC 351: String Techniques MUSC 352: Woodwind Techniques MUSC 353: Brass Techniques MUSC 354: Percussion Techniques TOTAL HOURS UNIVERSITY CORE Courses First-­‐Year Seminar (CORE 100) First-­‐Year Co-­‐Curric. Passport (CORE 101/102) ENGL 101 or ENGL 115 Mathematical Perspectives Foreign Language Elective 1 Foreign Language Elective 2 Creative Perspectives (included in major) Scientific Perspectives Science Elective Social Science Elective (included in major) Historical Perspectives* (included in major) Humanities Elective* (must be History 200+) Theological Perspectives (THEO 200+) Philosophical Perspectives (PHIL 200) TOTAL HOURS ERS Courses THEO 111: Theological Foundations PHIL 100: Ethics as Intro to Philosophy ENGL/CLAS/SPAN 205: Lit & Moral Imagination TOTAL HOURS FLAGS** ERS Elective Diversity Writing Oral Quantitative MINIMUM TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 1 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 16 3 0 3 3 3 3 0 3 3 0 0 3 3 3 30 3 3 3 9 132 B = even/odd year; e.g. 10-­‐11 Methods Rotation FA (A) Instrumental (MUSC 320) SP (A) Elementary (MUSC 221) FA (B) Choral (MUSC 321) Other Rotation FA (B) Functional Piano (MUSC 350) *The History department will waive its requirement if Humanities Elective is a History 200-­‐level or above **IMPORTANT: additional courses are needed if FLAGS are not fulfilled by other courses in core or major 8
GUIDELINES AND POLICIES FOR MUSIC STUDENTS*
*In this document the term Music Students refers to the Music Majors, Music Minors and Jazz Minors. CONTACT INFORMATION
All music students are to inform the Music Office (Edgecliff room 105) of their preferred contact address, telephone number, and email address ASAP. Any changes during the year must be reported to the Office of the Registrar and to the Music Office. ACCEPTANCE INTO THE DEPARTMENT
Students choosing applied music as a major will be provisionally accepted on the basis of talent, musicality, and musical literacy, once being academically accepted to Xavier. Musical background and proficiency in an applied instrument/voice will determine placement within the department. It is important that music education majors register for a minor in Professional Education during PREP or with Jeffrey P. Hutton (x3702), in the Education office, Elet 107d. REGISTERING FOR A CONCENTRATION
Upon acceptance into the department, music majors are required by their degree to register for the requisite number of semesters of private applied music lessons (vocal or instrumental) in their auditioned area. The applied music area is referred to as the concentration within the major. For example, students that audition in piano and are accepted into that concentration are required to register for piano lessons. Students wishing to change their concentration must consult with the chair and the applied faculty in the newly requested area to determine if this is feasible and if the student is qualified. An audition in the new area is required. Students who register for composition in addition to a vocal or instrumental category and intend to declare composition as their concentration must still complete all applied music requirements for the degree. Most students present a senior recital in the area of their concentration during their last year of study. Conducting: Students may elect to pursue a concentration in conducting. Students will still complete all applied music requirements. In order to prepare a conducting project with a university ensemble, the student must take the 3 credit hour MUSC 422, Advanced Conducting and the .5 or 1 credit hour MUSC 424, Private Lesson Conducting. Upon completion of these requirements, the student would request a faculty member to mentor a final project in conducting. Senior Thesis: Students pursuing the B.A. in Music may elect to present a senior thesis in music history or music theory. Students will still complete all applied music requirements. In addition, the student is strongly advised by the faculty to take one additional 3 credit hour course in either music history or music theory. The student is encouraged to take advantage of the Greater Consortium of Colleges and Universities in order to find courses that extend their knowledge in the general area of their thesis. Typically, these courses may not be available at Xavier but can be cross-­‐registered for at a nearby college or university. The student is responsible for their own transportation to these other institutions. A cross-­‐registered course may also be used to fulfill the general elective requirement for the B.A. in Music degree. The student is likewise advised to take a 3 credit hour thesis preparation course as an Independent Study. This study would be with a faculty member that agrees to work with the student on the thesis. Special permission from the department chair and the faculty member is required to register for the Independent Study and to prepare a senior thesis in music theory or music history. ADVISING
All music students will be assigned a full-­‐time music faculty member as their advisor. Students are required to schedule an advising appointment each semester. FRESHMEN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
Progress during the freshman and sophomore years will be closely evaluated. At the end of the first semester of the sophomore year, the faculty will review the progress of each student in order to determine final acceptance into the department. At that time, the student will have to meet the following requirements: • A minimum of a 2.0 overall grade point average. • Recommendation of applied music teacher. • Basic keyboard skills (White key major / minor scales and corresponding cadence formulas) • Student must have passed all boards/jury examinations (for details, see Boards/Jury Examinations) 9
APPLIED LESSONS
All applied music instruction is offered both Fall and Spring semesters and meets the Fine Arts requirements with three semesters of 1 credit each. All students enrolled in Applied Music will be charged an additional fee per semester for private lessons. Students who wish to take a half hour lesson per week (.5 credit, $300 for the semester) should register for the 01 section of the applied lesson. Students who wish to take a full hour lesson per week (1 credit, $600 for the semester) should register for the 02 section. BOARDS / JURY EXAMINATIONS
At the end of each semester, all music students enrolled in applied music lessons must perform for a jury panel. The performance will be judged according to the following criteria: a. Technique b. Musicianship c. Difficulty of repertoire The number of compositions, technical exercises studied during the semester, and progress from one semester to the next will also be taken into consideration. The student may review the grade and comments of jurors at any time. Jury sheets are kept in the department office. The student will be graded as follows: • Pass with distinction • Pass • Pass with reservation • Fail In case a student passes with reservation or fails to pass the examination, he/she will be required to perform either the unsatisfactory part of the exam or the complete examination during the third week of the following semester. DRESS CODE FOR RECITALS AND BOARDS
Every performer should look dignified. The performance is about how well you perform and about the music you are performing. People see you the moment you enter the stage and what you look like should not be a distraction. Women: • Short skirts and plunging necklines are inappropriate. • Skirts should be knee length and necklines reasonable. • Dress pants are also acceptable. • If you are wearing a knee-­‐length skirt you should wear black stockings or tights. Gentlemen: • Suit or slacks and blazer/sport coat, reasonable dress shoes and appropriate socks. Please consider your board appearance a performance and dress accordingly. If you have questions concerning appropriate dress, please discuss these matters with your respective teachers. 10
KEYBOARD PERFORMANCE AREA DISPOSITION AND GUIDELINES
For the undergraduate in the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Performance, Bachelor of Science in Music Education (MUSC 280-­‐02) Each semester, students will be expected to master a minimum of four repertoire items appropriate to their level of study. These pieces must belong to the standard classical repertoire. At least two historical periods need to be represented. Repertoire items should be contrasting and complementary in terms of their technical and musical challenges. Works must be learned from memory. The eight-­‐semester program of study will be distributed as follows: th
Freshmen Year: Students will normally study an 18 century polyphonic work such as a 2-­‐part invention by J.S. Bach, one Sonata (Allegro movement of Classical sonata), a character piece of the Romantic or Impressionist era, and a virtuoso etude. Repertoire assignments will be supplemented with appropriate technical exercises and assignments relating to the departmental piano board requirement. Students are required to perform at student recitals once during both semesters. Freshman Year, Semester I: Sample repertoire • J.S. Bach Two-­‐ Part Inventions (C major BWV 772, d minor BWV 775) • F. Schubert selections from Impromptus op.90, R. Schumann “Arabesque”, F. Chopin selections from Waltzes, Mazurkas, Nocturnes, F. Liszt “Consolation”n. 3, I. Brahms selection from op.117, 118,119, P. Tchaikovsky selections from “Seasons”, “Dumka”, S. Rachmaninov selections from Preludes, Barcarole op.10, Polichinelle op.3 n. 4, E. Granados selections from “Goyescas”, I. Albeniz selections from Iberia, Espana, C. Debussy selections from “Preludes”, “Suite Bergamasque”, “Image”. Freshman Year, Semester II: Sample repertoire • Virtuoso etude by K. Czerny selected from op.299 or op.745 • Sonata -­‐Allegro movement from Classical sonata by J. Haydn, W.A. Mozart, L.W. Beethoven Sophomore Year: Students will study a polyphonic work such as a 3-­‐part invention by J.S. Bach, a virtuoso etude, th
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and a larger scale 20 or 21 century composition or Classical sonata in 3 or more movements. Repertoire assignments will be supplemented with appropriate technical exercises relating to the departmental board requirement. Students are required to perform at student recitals once in both semesters. Sophomore Year, Semester I: Sample repertoire • J.S. Bach Three -­‐Part invention such as B flat major (BWV 800), b minor (BWV 801) • Slow movement of classical sonata by J. Haydn, W.A. Mozart, L.W. Beethoven • Virtuoso etude by K. Czerny op.299 or op.745 Sophomore Year, Semester II: Sample repertoire • Remaining movements of Classical Sonata • Or larger scale XX or XXI century work such as G. Gershwin “Rhapsody in Blue”, “Preludes” S. Prokofiev Sonata n.3, n.4,“Old Granny Tales”, scenes from Ballet “Romeo and Juliette”, Babadjanyan “Pictures”, S Bartok “Allegro Barbaro”, S. Gubaidulina “Chaconne”, Villa-­‐ Lobos “Bachianas brasilieras”, A. Ginastera Dancas Argenitnas, L. Liebermann “Gargoyles” Junior Year: Students will explore repertoire at the level of WTC (book I and book II) of J.S. Bach, one virtuoso etude, one large Romantic work, and one or more movements of a concerto for piano and orchestra. Students are expected to take their piano proficiency exam by the spring semester. Students are required to perform twice during junior year. In the spring semester, students need to perform a short solo recital or take part in the collaborative/chamber music student recital. Junior Year, Semester I: Sample repertoire • J.S. Bach Preludes and Fugues from WTC Book I or Book II • Virtuoso etude by F. Chopin, F. Liszt, S. Rachmaninov, A. Skryabin • Movement of a concerto for piano and orchestra from Classical or Romantic era or movement or section of a large Romantic era work. 11
Junior Year, Semester II: Sample repertoire • Remaining movements of a concerto • Or large scale Romantic work: L.W. Beethoven Sonata op 109, 110, 111, J. Brahms variations and fugue on theme of Handel, Variations on theme of Haydn, F. Schubert “Wanderer” fantasy, R. Schumann Carnaval, F. Liszt Valee d’Obermann, F. Chopin Ballade 1, 2, 3 or 4, “24 preludes”, M. Mussorgsky “Pictures at an Exhibition”, A. Skryabin Sonata n 4, Bach–Busoni “Chaconne” Senior Year: Students will be expected to master a full recital program to be performed either in the fall or spring Semesters. At least three different styles of music or four different composers must be represented. Students are allowed to include only two works that had been previously performed during their three years of study. Recital program will be presented to the faculty board for diagnostic three weeks prior the recital date. Senior Year I and II semester • Planning the repertoire for the senior recital. Reviewing selections that had been performed during Freshman, Sophomore, and/or Junior years, and working on selections of new works according to the Piano Majors guidelines (see above). 12
VOCAL PERFORMANCE AREA DISPOSITION AND GUIDELINES
For the undergraduate in the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Performance, Bachelor of Science in Music Education (MUSC 282-­‐02) We, the voice faculty, understand that all young singers are individuals first and singers second, coming from different backgrounds of training and having different levels of physical, mental and emotional maturity. These requirements are to guide the vocal student in the development of good singer-­‐musicianship through acquiring the techniques of good posture, breath management, aural perception and tone production. It is further to help the student, through the learning of appropriate vocal literature, to attain thoughtful and artistic interpretation and successful performance of the repertoire to be presented. CONTENT • Statement • The Student Recital Requirement • The Voice Board Requirement • The Grading Policy • The Vocal Music Minor • The Accompanist STUDENT RECITAL REQUIREMENT The Student Recital: All voice majors will perform in a student recital every semester with the exception of the semester in which they perform their senior recital. Taking into consideration the vocal guidelines, the individual student will perform up to ten minutes of appropriate vocal literature agreed on and prepared with his or her instructor. The Junior or Non-­‐required Recital: The Junior Recital, although not required, is strongly suggested in preparation for the Senior Recital, which takes place the following year. This may be a joint recital with another vocal or instrumental student. The Senior Recital: Please see the Senior Recital guidelines. The repertoire for the senior recital should include, but not be limited to the following: song literature, oratorio and operatic and or musical theater literature representative of the major periods in music history and also representative of but not limited to the four major languages: Italian, French, German and English. THE VOICE BOARD REQUIREMENT All Voice Majors will perform for the full Voice Board at the end of each semester. This presentation gives a full accounting of the vocal student’s progress to this point. There must be evidence of steady progress through regular vocal discipline, ie. a daily regimen of vocal exercise and the learning of the appropriate vocal literature as assigned by the individual vocal instructor. Freshmen Year: English and Italian song literature (although not limited to) deemed appropriate by the individual instructor for the specific student will be performed at both the student recital and voice board. Fall Semester: Required are one selection from the fall student recital repertoire and one selection from new repertoire. Spring Semester: Required are one selection from spring student recital repertoire and two selections from new repertoire. Sophomore Year: English, Italian, French or German song literature deemed appropriate by the individual instructor for the specific student. An introduction to oratorio and operatic literature is appropriate at this time. Fall Semester: Required are one selection from the fall student recital repertoire and four selections from new repertoire. Spring Semester: Required are one selection from spring recital repertoire and four selections from new repertoire. One of these will be and oratorio or operatic aria. Junior Year: The student will continue to prepare song literature in English, Italian, French, and German. Some consideration should be given to Spanish and also to the Eastern European languages. The student will continue 13
their study of oratorio and operatic or musical theater literature chosen and agreed to by the instructor. There should at this time be preparation for a joint junior recital to be given in the spring semester. Fall Semester Voice Board: Required are one selection from fall student recital repertoire and four selections from new repertoire. The student will present to the voice board a written proposal for the junior recital. Spring Semester Voice Board: Required are all materials from junior recital and four selections from new repertoire. All music education majors will present to the voice board a written proposal for the senior recital or thesis to be given in the fall semester of their senior year. Senior Year: The senior Bachelor of Science in Music Education will present his or her senior project according to the guidelines set forth by the Xavier University Department of Music. This student, after fulfilling the obligation of the senior student recital or thesis will be excused from all following Voice Board appearances. The senior Bachelor of Arts in Performance will appear the Fall Semester. Fall Semester: Required are one selection from the fall student recital repertoire and five additional selections from new repertoire. The senior performance major will at this time present to the Voice Board, in writing, the proposed senior recital or thesis. Spring Semester: The senior performance major will present his or her recital or thesis according to the aforementioned departmental guidelines, after which, if the student has fulfilled his or her obligation, that student will thereafter be excused from all further Voice Board appearances. If at anytime the full Voice Board does not feel that the individual student has met the criteria set forth in these guidelines, they reserve the right to request that the student repeat that particular voice board appearance until the obligation is satisfied. GRADING POLICY • Attendance • Attendance of departmental recitals and concerts • Attendance of all master class events • Evidence of vocal and musical progress through daily vocal discipline as assigned by the individual vocal instructor • Learning and understanding of all assigned vocal literature • Evidence of appropriate attitude toward musical and academic obligations Even though the Voice Board will make a recommendation, the semester’s grade is ultimately the decision of the individual instructor. THE VOCAL MUSIC MINOR (MUSC 282-­‐01 or MUSC 282-­‐01) The Vocal Music Minor: The Music Minor will adhere to the recommendations as spelled out in the guidelines for the first three semesters of the Music Major with the exception of one recital. (Music Minors are required to sing only two recitals but appear for three boards). Although no final recital is required, many music minors, because they continue their applied study long after they have met their requirements, chose to prepare a solo recital. This is left to the discretion of the individual student and his or her instructor. THE ACCOMPANIST Please see the guidelines posted by the Department of Music concerning the accompanist. 14
PIANO PROFICIENCY
Music majors must pass a piano proficiency examination in order to graduate. For information about requirements, consult with members of the piano faculty. PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION STUDENTS WILL BE EXAMINED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1. Students are to prepare the following areas prior to the examination time: a. Solo Piece: Play one prepared piano piece, student’s choice. Minimum level: Bach Minuet or Clementi Sonatina, first movement. b. Scales: Play all major and minor scales. c. Chord Progressions: Play cadence formulas for all major and minor scales. 2. Students are to be prepared to perform the following areas at sight: a. Sightreading: Sight-­‐read an easy piano piece. Minimum level: Kabalevsky—easy pieces. b. Transposition: Transpose a simple folk-­‐like melody one step higher and one step lower and be prepared to play a simple harmonization of the transposed melody. Minimum level: A patriotic song for elementary school use. c. Sightread/Prepare a piano/vocal score. Minimum level: A patriotic song for elementary school use. 3. The music for the following areas will be given to the student twenty minutes prior to the examination time. The student is to prepare these areas during this time: a. Chorale Harmony: Harmonize a melody in chorale style. Use appropriate SATB voice-­‐leading techniques. b. Functional Harmony: Make up an appropriate and simple piano style accompaniment to a given folk-­‐like melody. Be prepared to play either the accompaniment alone or melody with accompaniment. PIANO
For students with limited piano skills, it is required they take class piano or private piano lessons to develop piano skills which will benefit them in theory studies and passing the piano proficiency exam. SENIOR RECITAL
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The recital must be scheduled with the chair of the department at least three months prior to the performance date. Three weeks prior to the recital date, a panel of faculty will hold a hearing for the recital. The student will be allowed to perform one piece from the recital. The faculty panel will choose another piece from the program. The pieces must be well prepared or the recital date will be changed. At the time of the recital hearing, the following items will be due to the faculty panel: a. A 3-­‐5 page paper on one of the composers on the recital. This paper should identify why the work is important to the composer’s style and output. b. A theoretical analysis (form, harmony, etc.) of one of the pieces on your recital. This should be presented in both a written analysis, and markings on a copy of the score. c. A copy of the complete program for the recital. This should include all composer dates, translations, and program notes for each piece (no more than a paragraph for each piece). The following statements must appear on each senior recital program: a. This recital is given in partial fulfillment for the degree (either B.A. in Performance or B.S. in Music Education) b. Student Name (e.g. Joe Smith) is a student of Faculty Name (e.g. Jane Doe) SENIOR RESUMES
Senior Music Education Majors must complete a resume for the Education Department before they begin their student teaching and submit a copy of their resume to the office of the department of music to include in their file. RECITAL PARTICIPATION
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Performance selections are due in the office two weeks prior to the recital date. It is the student’s responsibility to provide this information in writing to their instructor. After consultation with and approval by the instructor, the information is submitted to the office to be included in the program. If program selections are not submitted by the deadline, the information will not be on the program. RECITAL ATTENDANCE
Music majors are required to attend a total of five recitals/concerts during a semester, to total 40 for graduation. All Department of Music sponsored concerts will count toward this requirement. Other requirements follow: • Four of these performances must be on-­‐campus events. Acceptance of one attendance at a professional performance off-­‐campus is subject to the approval of the faculty. Note: Attendance of high school concerts, musicals, etc. will not qualify. • Students should verify accuracy of the posted number of recital attendances at midterm during each semester. • Completion of this recital attendance policy is necessary for graduation. Non-­‐fulfillment of this policy becomes part of the students’ permanent record. • Credit will be recorded in the department office when the student brings a recital program that has been signed by a music department faculty member that is in attendance at the concert. RECITAL ACCOMPANIST GUIDELINES
Contact: Tami Morris, Edgecliff Hall B2 513-­‐377-­‐8367 (cell) / 513-­‐624-­‐6177 (home studio) tami_morris@hotmail.com Fees: $15/person, cash; exact amount is preferred Due in the Music Office (Edgecliff 105) the first week of the semester For extremely difficult accompaniments, a higher fee may be negotiated. Music: Due one month prior to performance date Difficult accompaniments are due two months prior Single-­‐sided copies; posted on bulletin board outside of EDC B2 Rehearsals: After the fee is paid and music is turned in, Tami will contact you via XU email about rehearsals. Fridays, plus a few other options for those who can’t do Fridays ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION
The ensembles of the Department of Music are open to all qualified students by audition. It is at the discretion of the director of each ensemble to set performance standards and admit (or reject) students accordingly. All ensembles perform in concert at the University and in the Greater Cincinnati area. Please Note: One hour credit is given for participation in an ensemble. Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances. Music Majors are required to participate in a large ensemble as follows: Concentration Ensemble Voice Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus, Men's Chorus Winds/Percussion Symphonic Winds Strings Chamber Orchestra Keyboard Any of the above by audition or piano ensemble It is further required of Music Education majors that in the spring semester of their junior year (or another semester as approved by their advisor) they will participate in a small ensemble according to their principle instrument as follows: Concentration Ensemble Voice Edgecliff Vocal Ensemble Winds/Percussion Brass Ensemble, Chamber Winds, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Strings Chamber Music Keyboard Piano Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble 16
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Students who are ill and miss classes must provide a written excuse from their doctor or the XU Health and Counseling Center upon their return. POSTINGS
Each student is responsible to regularly read announcements on bulletin boards in Edgecliff Hall. Final exams in applied music and the list of student advisor assignments are posted each semester. 17
CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL EVENTS
Xavier University English Department Ryan Writers Series Ethics/Religion and Society Lectures: http://www.xavier.edu/ers/Lecture-­‐Series.cfm Bruggeman Center: http://www.xavier.edu/dialogue/Programs-­‐and-­‐Activities.cfm Art, Music, and Theatre on Campus: Art Gallery: http://www.xavier.edu/art/art-­‐gallery.cfm Music Department: http://www.xavier.edu/music/ Theatre Department: http://www.xavier.edu/theatre/ Xavier Players: http://www.xavier.edu/players/ Art, Music, and Theatre off Campus: Cincinnati Art Museum: http://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/ Contemporary Arts Center: http://contemporaryartscenter.org/ Taft Museum of Art: http://www.taftmuseum.org/ Cincinnati Symphony: http://cincinnatisymphony.org/Home.php Cincinnati Opera: http://www.cincinnatiopera.com/ Cincinnati Ballet: http://www.cballet.org/ Cincinnati Shakespeare Company: http://www.cincyshakes.com Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: http://www.cincyplay.com/ Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati: http://www.cincyetc.com/home/ Cincinnati World Cinema: http://www.cincyworldcinema.org/index.php SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Dorothy Day Center: Office of Student Involvement: Interfaith Community Engagement: Alternative Breaks: http://www.xavier.edu/cfj/ http://www.xavier.edu/student-­‐involvement/ http://www.xavier.edu/interfaith/ http://www.xavier.edu/alternativebreaks/ CAREER SERVICES CENTER EVENTS AND RESOURCES: CLC 530
https://www.xavier.edu/career/students Monday – Friday, 8:30a.m. -­‐ 5:00p.m. The CSC offers: • Major/Career Planning and Decision-­‐Making • Individualized Career Coaching • On-­‐Campus Employment and Community Service Jobs Program • Xavier University Mentoring Program -­‐ CAS and CSSH&E students • Career Resource Library • Internship Search Assistance • Graduate School Timeline Advice • Resume and Cover Letter Review • Interview Techniques and Preparation • Mock Interviews • Career Fairs -­‐ Fall, Spring, and Education Career Fairs • Online Job Board -­‐ eRecruiting • On-­‐Campus Recruiting (interviews, information tables, etc.) 18