Phone: 262-472-1310 E-Mail: music@uww.edu
800-621-8744
Faculty: J. Michael Allsen (Chairperson), Karen Boe, MyungHee Chung, Julie Cross, Michael Dugan, Christian Ellenwood, Robin Fellows, George Ferencz, Jane Ferencz, Robert Gehrenbeck, Frank Hanson, Glenn Hayes, Alena Holmes, Jeff Herriott, Brian Leeper, Matthew Sintchak, John Tuinstra, Sharri Van Alstine, Benjamin Whitcomb, Tobie Wilkinson.
Through its Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts degree programs, the Music Department offers its majors high-quality instruction and performance opportunities to prepare them for careers and/or advanced study in such areas as public school music teaching, performance, music theory or musicology, and studio teaching, as well as for the wide range of opportunities that exist in the music field. By completing a minor in Music, students can gain not only personal satisfaction but knowledge and experience that can be of value as they pursue a chosen career. The Music Department also offers elective certificates in Accompanying, Jazz, and Music Business.
The Department sponsors a variety of performing ensembles, which are open to all university students. Vocal groups include the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Women’s Chorale, Meistersingers (Men's Chorus), Vocal Jazz, and Opera Workshop. The Department also collaborates with the Theatre/Dance Department in an annual musical theatre production of an opera, operetta, or Broadway musical. Instrumental groups include the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Whitewater Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Bands, Brass Choir, Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Trombone Choir, Percussion Ensemble, SONICT (new music ensemble), and chamber groups. All provide rich and varied musical experiences and the opportunity to meet and perform with many talented musicians.
The UW-Whitewater Music Department has been fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1977. Prospective music majors may find application materials, audition requirements, and a schedule of audition on the Music Department website at academics.uww.edu/CAC/Music/.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES
Auditions
Students desiring to major or minor in music must pass an audition in their primary performing area. If this cannot be completed before initial registration, music major status will be conditional pending a successful entrance audition. Minors may enroll for applied music study (lessons) only with the permission of instructor and department, but applied study is not necessary to the completion of the minor.
Waivers
Entering majors or minors may, through the Advanced Placement Examination, be waived from Music Theory I (MUSC 151), Music Theory II (MUSC 152) and Aural Skills I (MUSC 153), depending on AP scores. Total units required for graduation, however, remain unchanged.
Note: to non-music majors: The one-unit instrumental and vocal ensembles may be repeated. Though all such music ensemble units earned will appear on your transcript, no more than six will be applied toward graduation. All ensembles, except MUSC 169 Marching Band, carry General Education ARTS (GA) credit. MUSC 169 carries Physical Education (GP) credit.
Other Requirements - Music Department Handbook
The Music Department Handbook contains important information which, due to space limitations, is not printed in the Catalog. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with its contents. The Handbook is updated as policies change or are added. All enrolled majors and minors - regardless of admission date-are bound by policies outlined in the most recent revision of this Handbook. This handbook may be found at http://academics.uww.edu/CAC/Music/Handbook.
Applied Music Study: Terminology and Policies
The term “Primary Performing Area” refers to the student’s main performing medium - the one in which he/she must pass an entrance audition in order to be accepted as a music major, will receive instruction, and will be expected to maintain satisfactory progress over the course of study. For applied study in the Primary Performing Area, courses are arranged by level (for example, MUSC 160, MUSC 260, MUSC 360, and MUSC 460, in the case of instrumental instruction), which normally correspond to the freshman through senior years of enrollment.
Ordinarily a music major will have only one Primary Performing Area and will not change that area during the course of study. If a change is desired, the student must reaudition in the new performing area, and if successful, would be placed at the first term freshmen level for lessons in the new area. This change must have the consent of a) the department chairperson, b) the appropriate applied music area coordinator(s), and c) the two applied music instructors involved.
Applied music study (class or private, required or elective) required by a student's curriculum is termed “Secondary” or “Non-Primary” study. In the case of private instruction, the course numbers MUSC 126, MUSC 127, MUSC 128, MUSC 129, MUSC 326, MUSC 327, and MUSC 328 apply to such secondary study.
Elective applied study is available for music minors, majors choosing to study a second area, majors who want to study beyond the curricular requirements, or non-music students; however, "elective" lessons (MUSC 120, MUSC 121, or MUSC 122) are available only by consent of the department chair, and these lessons will cost the student an additional fee above tuition.
Units: For all private applied study, a half-hour of instruction per week will receive one unit, with a maximum of one hour of instruction for two or more units. A minimum of five hours of individual practice per week are required for each unit taken.
Writing Proficiency Requirement
In order to pass the writing requirement as a music major, students do one of the following: 1) achieve a grade of B or better in a required paper in one of the following courses: MUSC 438 (Medieval Music), MUSC 445 (Renaissance Music), MUSC 447 (Music of the Classical Period), MUSC 448 (Music of the Romantic Period), MUSC 450 (Survey of World Musics), MUSC 455 (Form and Analysis), or MUSC 463 (Music After 1900), 2) take and pass the writing portion of the PPST (required for all music majors with an emphasis in music education), or 3) pass ENGLISH 370 (Advanced Composition). Students may attempt to pass the writing requirement only once within a single course, but may attempt it again by taking other courses listed above. Students must notify the instructor of the course in writing that they will attempt to pass the writing proficiency.
MAJORS/EMPHASES
The Music Department offers two undergraduate major programs, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Music (BM). Five emphases are possible under the Bachelor of Music program: Music Performance, Music History-Theory, Choral Music Education, Instrumental Music Education, and General Music Education.
Major and related course requirements for the BA and each of the five emphases for the BM degree are listed below. Immediately following is a series of notes related to applied music study and other requirements for these programs.
MUSIC (BA)
MAJOR - 41 UNITS
SELECT 12 UNITS WITH ADVISOR FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST OF APPLIED AND ELECTIVE MUSIC COURSES:
| 6 terms of Primary Applied Instruction (See Note 1) | 6 u | |
| 2 terms of MUSC 128 and/or Class Piano (unless Primary Applied is Keyboard) | 0-2 u | |
| 4 terms of ensembles (See note 9) | 4 u | |
| Music electives other than ensembles | 2 u | |
| TOTAL UNITS | 12 u |
UNITS OUTSIDE THE 1ST MAJOR - 70 UNITS
Note: AN APPROVED MINOR IS REQUIRED FOR BA MUSIC MAJORS
MUSIC - VOCAL PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS (BM)
MAJOR - 81 UNITS
MUSIC - INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS (BM)
MAJOR - 80 UNITS
MUSIC - KEYBOARD PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS (BM)
MAJOR - 78 UNITS
MUSIC HISTORY - THEORY EMPHASIS (BM)
This emphasis is designed to prepare the student for graduate study in musicology or theory/composition. Only students with an excellent overall academic record and demonstrated potential in these areas will be admitted. Approval of the history-theory faculty is required, one of whom will serve as academic advisor. Admission to this emphasis should be sought by the end of the freshman year. NOTE: The required 6-9 units of General Studies Humanities must include 4 units of French or German.
MAJOR - 78 UNITS
Select 45 units with advisor from:
| Primary Applied Instruction (8 u at lower division, 3 u at upper division) | 11 u | |
| MUSC 128 and/or Class Piano* | 7 u | |
| Ensembles (See note #10) | 6 u | |
| History-Literature and Theory/Composition Electives** | 10 u | |
| Music Electives | 4 u | |
| TOTAL UNITS | 45 u |
*If primary applied is piano or organ, MUSC 128 is waived, and 7 units added to Music Electives.
** To include a minimum of 8 units History-Literature from MUSC 343, MUSC 438, MUSC 439, MUSC 443, MUSC 445, MUSC 446, MUSC 447, MUSC 448, MUSC 463, MUSC 496, and 2 units Theory/Composition from MUSC 452, MUSC 459, MUSC 479, MUSC 496.
MUSIC EDUCATION CHORAL EMPHASIS (BM)
The Music Education Choral Emphasis is designed to prepare the student for a career of teaching choral music in grades 6-12, and leads to licensure in secondary choral music. Students whose primary performing area is not voice must demonstrate, through audition before the voice faculty, a satisfactory level of vocal ability before being admitted to this program. The outline of courses assumes a primary performing area of either voice or keyboard (piano or organ). Students who wish to add general music licensure to the program of studies in the choral emphasis must complete additional course work as outlined in Note 11. (See following pages)
LICENSURE - 29 UNITS
MAJOR - 70-71 UNITS
Select 26-27 units with ADVISOR from the following list of applied and ensemble music courses:
13 units of applied study in primary performing area (see Note 2)
6 units of secondary piano instruction if voice is the primary performing area
OR
7 units of secondary vocal instruction if keyboard is the primary performing area (see Note 4)
7 terms enrollment in MUSC 171
MUSIC EDUCATION INSTRUMENTAL EMPHASIS (BM)
The Music Education Instrumental Emphasis is designed to prepare the student for a career of teaching instrumental music in the public schools (kindergarten through grade 12). Students who wish to add general music licensure to the program of studies in the instrumental emphasis must complete additional course work as outlined in Note 12. (See following pages)
LICENSURE - 31 UNITS
MAJOR - 77-81 UNITS
Select 23-27 units with advisor from the following list of applied and elective music courses:
13 units of applied study in primary performing area (see Note 2)
3 units in secondary piano instruction
OR
7 units of MUSC 126 (principal secondary instrument) if keyboard is the primary performing area
7 terms band or orchestra (see Note 5)
MUSIC EDUCATION GENERAL EMPHASIS (BM)
The Music Education General Emphasis is designed to prepare the student for a career of teaching general music in grades K-12, and leads to licensure in elementary and secondary general music. Students whose primary performing area is not voice must demonstrate, through audition before the voice faculty, a satisfactory level of vocal ability before being admitted to this program. The outline of courses assumes a primary performing area of voice or keyboard (piano or organ). Students who wish to add choral music licensure to the program of studies in the general emphasis must complete additional course work as outlined in Note 11.
LICENSURE - 31 UNITS
MAJOR - 69-70 UNITS
Select 26-27 units with ADVISOR from the following list of applied and elective music courses:
13 units of applied study in primary performing area (see Note 2)
6 units of secondary piano instruction if voice is the primary performing area
OR
7 units of secondary vocal instruction if keyboard is the primary performing area (see Note 4)
7 terms enrollment in MUSC 171
NOTES
MINOR
MUSIC
MINOR - 23 UNITS
Select 13 additional units (with Minor advisor )from two or three of the categories below. Note: Music minors must obtain departmental permission to enroll in private instruction (MUSC 120, 121 or 122). Students allowed to enroll in private instructions must also be enrolled in one of the ensembles listed below.
Applied Music Option (0 - 7 units)
MUSC 120, 121, 122, 166, 177, 178, 187, 188 and 189
Ensemble Option (4 - 7 units)
MUSC 161, 162, 164, 169, 171, 269, 272 and 279
Coursework Option (0 - 10 units)
MUSC 143, 154, 240, 241, 245, 246, 247, 251, 252, 253, 254, 344, 345, 346, 431, 452, 457 and 458
CERTIFICATES
The Music Department offers three elective Certificate programs, available to both Music majors and minors. In many cases, these draw upon coursework that also counts toward a degree.
ACCOMPANYING CERTIFICATE
This program certifies that the student will have background in accompanying in various situations: assisting vocal and instrumental soloists, accompanying school, community and church choirs, or working in theatre and dance. Students will gain familiarity with proper rehearsal techniques, and basic vocal techniques as an aid in coaching and accompanying singers. Students will gain practical experience in several historical styles of music, and learn appropriate techniques for each.
CERTIFICATE – 12 UNITS
Note: The student must be involved primarily as an accompanist in courses counted under No.2.
JAZZ CERTIFICATE
This program certifies that the student will have a varied background in Jazz, incorporating performance, improvisation, history, composition, and arranging.
CERTIFICATE – 12 UNITS
Note: The student must be enrolled in the Vocal Jazz section of MUSC 279 to count this course under No.1.
MUSIC BUSINESS CERTIFICATE
This interdisciplinary Certificate draws upon classes from the College of Business, Arts Management, and Music to provide the student with a background in business practices appropriate to the music profession.
CERTIFICATE (12 UNITS)
Note: The student must select courses from at least three areas in No.2.