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Faculty

James Richards, Chair, Department of Music, Professor,
Ph.D., University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music
Gearoid O'hAllmhurain, Jefferson Smurfit, Professor of Irish Studies
Ph.D., The Queen's University of Belfast
Robert Nordman, E. Desmond Lee, Professor of Music Education
M.M., Saint Louis Conservatory of Music
Diane Touliatos, Curators' Professor
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Douglas Turpin, E. Desmond Lee, Professor Emeritus of Music Education
D.Ed., Washington University
Fred Willman, Curators' Teaching Professor
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Barbara Harbach, Professor
D.M.A., University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music
John Hylton, Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication, Professor,
D.Ed., Penn State University
Kenneth E. Miller, Professor Emeritus,
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Evelyn Mitchell, Professor Emerita
Arnold Perris, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Robert J. Ray, Professor
B.M., Northwestern University
Kurt S. Baldwin, Associate Professor, Arianna String Quartet
M.M., New England Conservatory of Music
David Gillham, Associate Professor, Arianna String Quartet
M.M., Peabody Conservatory
James E. Henry, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Washington University
John McGrosso, Associate Professor, Arianna String Quartet
M.M., Juilliard School of Music
Joanna Mendoza, Associate Professor, Arianna String Quartet
M.M., Juilliard School of Music
Leonard Ott, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Wm. Thomas Walker, Associate Professor, Dean, Continuing Education and Outreach
D.A., University of Northern Colorado
Gary Brandes, Assistant Professor
M.M., University of Missouri-Columbia
Stella Markou, Assistant Professor
M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music
William Hammond, Teaching Associate Professor (Music History and Literature)
D.Ed. Boston University
Alla Voskoboynikova, Teaching Associate Professor (Piano)
M.M., Gnessins Academy of Music-Moscow, Russia
James Widner, Teaching Associate Professor, (Jazz Studies)
M.A., Memphis State University
Billie Jo Derham, Teaching Assistant Professor (Piano)
M.M., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Matthew Henry, Teaching Assistant Professor, (Percussion)
M.M., Webster University
William Hammond, Adjunct Associate Professor
D.Ed. Boston University
Kathryn Haggans, Adjunct Associate Professor (Voice)
Ph.D., University of Arizona
Aurelia Hartenberger, Adjunct Associate Professor (Music Education)
Ed.D, Washington University
Carol Koch, Adjunct Senior Lecturer (Music Education and Piano)
M.M.E., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Tod Bowermaster, Adjunct Lecturer (French Horn)
B.M., Northwestern University
Kimberly Cowell, Adjunct Lecturer (Music Education)
M.M., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Ann Homann, Adjunct Lecturer (Oboe)
M.M., St. Louis Conservatory of Music
Hugh Jones, Adjunct Lecturer (Jazz Studies)
M.M., Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Joseph Kaminsky, Adjunct Lecturer (String Pedagogy)
M.M., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Paula Kasica, Adjunct Lecturer (Flute)
B.M., St. Louis Conservatory of Music
Kenneth W. Kehner, Adjunct Lecturer (Jazz Piano)
B.M., Truman State University
Stephen Morton, Adjunct Lecturer (Voice)
M.M., University of Tennessee
Robert Mottl, Adjunct Lecturer (Bassoon)
M.M., Indiana University
Gerry Pagano, Adjunct Lecturer (Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba)
M.M., Juilliard School of Music
Alan Rosenkoetter, Adjunct Lecturer (Guitar)
B.S., Washington University
Henry Smith, Adjunct Lecturer (Saxophone and Jazz)
B.M., University of Texas
John Smith, Adjunct Lecturer (Music Education)
M.M., University of Oklahoma
Sue Stubbs, Adjunct Lecturer (Double Bass)
M.M., University of Missouri-Columbia
Lorenzo Trujillo, Adjunct Lecturer (Trumpet and Jazz)
D.M.A., University of California-Los Angeles
Miles Vandiver, Adjunct Lecturer (Jazz Percussion)
B.A., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Jeanine York-Garesche, Adjunct Lecturer (Clarinet)
M.M., St. Louis Conservatory of Music
Susan Werner, Adjunct Lecturer (Voice)
M.M., University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana
Mindy Gilkey, Specialist (Piano)
M.M., University of Oregon
Meiko Hironaka-Bergt, Specialist (Piano)
M.M. Toho Academy of Music
Deborah Mihok, Specialist (Piano)
B.M.E., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Vera Parkin, Specialist (Piano)
M.M., Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Donna Pyron, Specialist (Piano)
B.M., University of Missouri-Columbia
Sharon Tash, Specialist (Piano)
B.A., University of Missouri-St. Louis

Music faculty members have received recognition for distinguished achievements in conducting, composition, and performance. The faculty is also recognized for research in musicology and music education. Part-time applied music lecturers are professional musicians.

The Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Performing Ensembles

Membership in Music Department performing ensembles (choral, orchestral, concert and pep band, jazz, chamber, etc.) is open to UMSL students in all majors and minors. Admission to most ensembles is by audition (consent of the instructor). Music 1400, University Chorus, is open to all university students without audition.

General Information

Degrees and Areas of Concentration

The Department of Music offers programs of study leading to the B.M. degree in music education (and state teaching certification in grades K-12); the B.M. degree with an emphasis in performance; the B.M. degree with elective studies in business; and the B.A. degree in music.

Instruction in piano, organ, voice, and all band and orchestral instruments is given by full-time faculty and part-time professional musicians, some of whom are members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Faculty recitals are regularly scheduled.

Music Minors
 Three minors in music are available: a minor in music; a minor in music education (choral/vocal, grades K-9); and a minor in jazz studies.

Facilities
 The Department's facilities , classrooms, studios, practice rooms, and listening labs are located in the Music Building. Rehearsal rooms are in the Villa.

Ensembles
Fourteen performing ensembles are open to all by audition with credit optional:
1400, University Chorus
1410, The University Singers
1500, University Orchestra
1520, University Band
1530, University Wind Ensemble
1541, Chamber Ensemble Brass
1542, Jazz Combo
1543, Chamber Ensemble Percussion
1544, Chamber Ensemble Strings
1545, Chamber Ensemble Voice
1546, Chamber Ensemble Woodwind
1550, Jazz Ensemble
1560, Opera Workshop
1600, Advanced Opera Workshop

Each year more than 100 recitals and concerts are presented.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting us: Department of Music: (314) 516-5980,

Undergraduate Studies

General Education Requirements
General education requirements apply to all majors, except students in the B.M. with elective studies in business and B.M. in music education degree programs who are not required to take a foreign language. Courses required for degree programs may not be taken on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis. Students must receive at least a C- in each music course and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 in all music courses to meet degree requirements.

Students may complete any number of hours of applied music (private lesson) toward a degree. Non-music majors may complete no more than 8 hours in music-performing organizations (Music 1400, University Chorus; 1410, University Singers; 1500, University Orchestra; 1520, University Band, et. seq.) toward graduation, including credit transferred. Courses in applied music (private lessons and performing organizations) do not fulfill the humanities general education requirement. Department courses, which meet the non-Euro-American study requirement, are Music 1090, Non-Western Music I, and Music 1100, Non-Western Music II.

Learning Outcomes (General Education)

Degree Requirements
Admission to all music degree programs is by audition and interview to demonstrate musical aptitude and potential, moderate technical proficiency, and seriousness in selecting music as a four-year course of study. In addition to the applied music audition, placement examinations in music theory and music history may be required to confirm students’ prior experience in these areas. Auditions are scheduled from January to May for the fall semester; a limited number are held in December for the spring/winter semester. Students in applied music must pass a junior-standing examination to confirm their level of performance skills for enrollment in Music 3440 – 3459 or Music 4440 – 4459. This examination is usually taken at the same time as the applied music jury for the fourth semester of enrollment in Music 1440 - 1459.

Evidence of sound musicianship, a close acquaintance with an appropriate portion of musical literature, and the ability to bring it to actual performance are required for graduation in all music degree programs. Students in the bachelor of music-performance emphasis fulfill this requirement with junior and senior recitals. Those in all other degree programs must satisfy the requirement by participating in three regularly scheduled student recitals during the last two semesters of applied music study, or by performing for a special jury of faculty members. The faculty may invite students who are not in the bachelor of music-performance emphasis program to give public senior recitals with the recommendation of the applied music instructor.

Music majors are required to enroll in an approved ensemble (University Band, University Singers, University Chorus, or University Orchestra), to study one applied area progressively each semester, and to enroll in the appropriate pedagogy and literature seminar each semester of the degree program. (Music education majors are exempt from these requirements during the student teaching semester.) The following specific ensemble enrollments, depending upon the applied music area, are required:

Wind and percussion students—University Band; string students--University Orchestra; voice students
--University Singers (or by special permission, University Chorus); keyboard and guitar students--any approved ensemble, but those in the bachelor of music in music education program must enroll in an ensemble compatible with the teaching certification they are pursuing. Instrumental students may be required to participate in additional ensembles to enhance their musical development.
Majors are required to appear in performance at the department's discretion and to attend a prescribed number of departmental recitals. Non-keyboard players are required to pass an exam in piano proficiency: Music 2180, Intermediate Piano Proficiency, or equivalent for instrumentalists, or Music 3290, Intermediate Piano Proficiency, or equivalent for vocalists.

The music department may require students to pass a placement test in order to enroll in the next level course, provided this or an equivalent test is administered to all students seeking to enroll in that course.

Core Curriculum
The following core courses are required for all music majors:

Music Theory
1301, Theory of Music I
1302, Aural Training I
1311, Theory of Music II
1312, Aural Training II
2301, Theory of Music III
2302, Aural Training III
2311, Theory of Music IV
2312, Aural Training IV
3410, Orchestration

Piano Proficiency
1140, Piano Proficiency
1150, Piano Proficiency
2160, Intermediate Piano Proficiency
2180, Intermediate Piano Proficiency

Music History and Literature
1010, History of Western Music I
1020, History of Western Music II
and at least one upper level history course 4000 – 4270.

Applied Music
1460, 3460, 4460, Seminar in Pedagogy and Literature

In addition to the core curriculum, students must fulfill the requirements for the specific degree program or emphasis area as listed below:

Learning Outcomes (All Music Degrees)

Bachelor of Arts in Music

In addition to the required core curriculum, candidates must complete the following:
1090, Non-Western Music I, or 1100, Non-Western Music II
2510, Conducting I
3920, Senior Research

Applied Area
 8 credit hours of private lessons

Ensemble
4 hours maximum credit

Foreign Language
Candidates for the B.A. degree in Music are required to complete 13 credit hours or the equivalent in proficiency in one foreign language. Please see additional information about the Foreign Language requirement in the College of Fine Arts and Communication “Specific Baccalaureate Degree Requirements.”

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

In addition to the required music core curriculum, candidates must complete the following:

General Education Requirements
At least one course from two of the following fields: music (excluding applied music), art, foreign language, Western and Non-Western cultures, philosophy, literature, classical studies, and theatre and drama.

Communication Skills
At least two courses in English composition and one in oral communications.

Social Studies
Courses in American history, American government and general psychology.

Natural Science
One course in physical or earth science; one course in a biological science. At least one of these courses must have a laboratory component.

Mathematics
One college-level mathematics course. ( Note: All of the courses in the General Education Requirement Area must be a minimum of two semester hours.)

Applied Area
7 credit hours of private lessons

Practicum
2510, Conducting I

Instrumental Certification
1250, 1260, 1270, 1280, Instrumental Techniques
2610, Elementary School Instrumental Literature Laboratory
3521, Conducting II – Instrumental
3620, Junior – Senior High School Instrumental Literature Laboratory

Vocal Certification
1250, Singer's Diction: English, Italian and German
1260, Singer's Diction: Latin, French, and Spanish
2611, Elementary School Choral Literature Laboratory
3190, Intermediate Piano Proficiency
3290, Intermediate Piano Proficiency
3420, Choral Arranging
3430, Instrumentation and Score Technique (in lieu of Music 3410
3522, Conducting II – Choral
3621, Junior – Senior High School Choral Literature Laboratory

For vocal certification students whose applied area is not voice, the following course is also required:
1240, Intermediate Vocal Techniques

Ensemble
 4 hours maximum credit

Curriculum and Methods of Teaching
*3570, Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Elementary School Music
*3670, Philosophic and Practical Foundations of the Secondary Music Education Curriculum

Instrumental Certification
*3680, Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music I
*3700, Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music II

Vocal Certification
*3690, Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Middle School/Junior High School General Music
*3710, Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Secondary Choral Music

*Must be taken in residence before enrolling in Secondary Education 3293 and Secondary Education 3294.

Proficiency Exam
Students working toward certification in choral/vocal or instrumental music K-12 are required to pass a proficiency examination before admission to student teaching in music, usually before or during the sixth semester of their program.

Professional Education and Student Teaching

Level I Courses :
TCH ED 2210, Introduction to Teaching
TCH ED 2211, Introduction to Schools
TCH ED 2212, Introduction to Learners

Level II Courses:
TCH ED 3310, Introduction to Instructional Methodology
TCH ED 3312, Psychology of Teaching and Learning
TCH ED 3313, The Psychology and Education of Exceptional Individuals
SEC ED 4391, Teaching Reading in Secondary School Content Area

Level III Courses :
SEC ED 3293, Student Teaching in Music, K-6
SEC ED 3294, Student Teaching in Music 7-12

Learning Outcomes ( Music Education)

Bachelor of Music with an Emphasis in Performance

In addition to the required core curriculum, candidates must complete the following:
1090, Non-Western Music I, or 1100, Non-Western Music II
1560, Piano Pedagogy (Keyboard students only)
2510, Conducting I
3110, Analysis of Twentieth-Century Techniques
3120, Tonal Counterpoint
3190, Intermediate Piano Proficiency (voice majors only)
3290, Intermediate Piano Proficiency (voice majors only)
3521 or 3522, Conducting II
3920, Senior Research

Music History and Literature
An additional upper level course is required 4000-4270.

Applied Area
12 credit hours of Applied Music, including 8 credit hours at the Music 4440-4459 level (junior and senior recitals required)

Students in Applied Music must pass a junior standing exam to confirm their level of performance skills for enrollment in Music 4440-4459.

Ensemble
Participation required as follows:
Large Ensemble 4 hours maximum credit
Chamber Ensemble/Accompanying 6 hours

Foreign Language
Candidates pursuing this emphasis area with an applied area in voice must complete two semesters of one foreign language selected from French, German, or Italian 1 and Italian 2.

Bachelor of Music with Elective Studies in Business

In addition to the required core curriculum, candidates must complete the following:

Applied Area
 8 credit hours of applied music

Music History and Literature:
An additional upper 4000 – 4459 level course is required.
1090, Non-Western Music I, or 1100, Non-Western Music II

Practicum
2510, Conducting I

Ensemble
4 hours maximum credit

Internship
4920, Internship (replaces Music 3920 Senior Research in Core Curriculum)

English
 One of the following English courses is required:
3100, Advanced Expository Writing
3120, Business Writing
3130, Technical Writing

Business Administration
The following courses in business administration are required:
2400, Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
2410, Managerial Accounting
3600, Management as a Behavioral Science I
3700, Basic Marketing

Two courses selected from the following list must also be taken:
1800, Computers and Information Systems
2900, Legal Environment of Business
3270, Management of Promotion
3441, Income Taxes
3500, Financial Management
3611, Advanced Management and Organizational Behavior
3621, Human Resource Management
3622, Industrial and Labor Relations
3710, Consumer Behavior
3900, Business Law: Contracts, Sales, Secured Transactions, Bankruptcy

Note : The following courses fulfill general education requirements and are prerequisites to the required business administration courses:

Psych 1003, General Psychology, or Sociology 1010, Introduction to Sociology
Economics 1001, Principles of Microeconomics

Curricula for Minors

Minor in Music
Candidates must complete the following courses (26 hours):

Music Theory
1301, Theory of Music I
1302, Aural Training I
1311, Theory of Music II
1312, Aural Training II

Music History and Literature
1010, History of Western Music I
1020, History of Western Music II

Applied Area
4 credit hours of private lessons
Ensemble
2 credit hours (4 hours maximum credit)

Six additional credit hours to be chosen from courses such as the following:
2160, Intermediate Piano Proficiency (Prerequisite: Music 1150)
2180, Intermediate Piano Proficiency
2301, Theory of Music III
2302, Aural Training III
2311, Theory of Music IV
2312, Aural Training IV
3410, Orchestration

Any 4200-level music history and literature course

Music education methods courses and instrumental techniques courses may not be taken to complete this minor.

Non-keyboard players are required to pass an exam of piano proficiency Music 1150 or equivalent.

A GPA of 2.5 for all music hours is required to complete this minor.

Minor in Music Education
(choral/vocal, grades K-9) The minor in music education is designed to provide a second classification area for students enrolled in other education programs that lead to initial teaching certification.

Candidates must complete the following courses (41 hours):

Music Theory
1301, Theory of Music I
1311, Theory of Music II
1302, Aural Training I
1312, Aural Training II

Music History and Literature
1010, History of Western Music I
1020, History of Western Music II

Music Education
3570, Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Elementary School Music*
3670, Philosophic and Practical Foundations of the Secondary Music Education Curriculum*
3690, Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Middle School/Junior High School General Music*

*Elementary education majors will omit Music 3770 from their regular elementary program to take these courses. Also required, as applicable, is SEC ED 4399, Student Teaching.

Practicum
1140/1150, Piano Proficiency
2160/2180, Intermediate Piano Proficiency
2510, Conducting I
2611, Elementary School Choral Literature Laboratory
3621, Junior-Senior High School Choral Literature Laboratory

Ensemble
1400/1410, Chorus or University Singers

Applied Music, voice (at least 2 hours must be private rather than class voice)

The student must receive at least a C- in each music course and maintain a 2.5 GPA in all music courses (Chorus/Singers is not included in the GPA).

Minor in Jazz Studies
Candidates must complete 31 credit hours from the following:

Music Theory
1301, Theory of Music I
1302, Aural Training I
1311, Theory of Music II
1312, Aural Training II
1320, Theory of Jazz

Music History and Literature
1020, History of Western Music II
1070, Introduction to Jazz

Applied Area
4 credit hours of private lessons

Jazz Improvisation
1200, Jazz Improvisation Laboratory (2 credit hours/ Music 1200 repeated)

Piano Proficiency
1140/1150, Piano Proficiency
2160, Intermediate Piano Proficiency
2170, Jazz Keyboard Harmony

Ensemble
 2 credit hours minimum, to be selected from:
1542, Jazz Combo
1545, Chamber Ensemble Voice
1550, Jazz Ensemble

Graduate Study

Master of Music Education
The master of music education degree is designed to enable music specialists in grades K-12 to pursue continued professional growth in an emphasis area of their choice: choral, general music, instrumental, or music technology.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the program requires a bachelor of music in music education (or equivalent) degree, admission to the Graduate School, and three letters of recommendation.

A written examination in music education (including applications of music history and music theory/ear-training) will be taken during the first semester or term of enrollment in the program for advising purposes and to identify the possible need for review in the areas of music theory and history.

The program requires completion of 32 hours of graduate credit, 22 of which must be earned in residence.

Required Courses and Options:
Each candidate will choose one of the following emphasis areas:

Choral music education
Instrumental music education
General music education
Music education and technology

The minimum 32-hour program includes the following requirements.

Major Area(9 credit hours)
5810, Foundations of Music Education (3)
5910, Music Education Research (3)
5990, Master's Project in Music Education (3)

Advanced Methods(3 credits from the following)
5510, Graduate Instrumental Methods (3)
5610, Graduate Choral Methods (3)
5710, General Music: A Model for Multi-Faceted Musical Learning (3)

Choose 9 credits from the following:
5010, Studies in Style and Performance (3)
5020, Choral Literature (3)
5030, Band Literature (3)
5040, Orchestra Literature (3)
5110, Scoring and Arranging (3)
5210, Advanced Conducting (3)
5620, Guitar in the Classroom (3)
5750, Microcomputer Applications in Music Education(3)
5760, Microcomputer Assisted Instruction Curriculum Development in Music (3)
5770, Graduate Microcomputer Applications in Music (3)
5920, Psychology of Music (3)

Cognate in Education

Choose one 3-credit curriculum course such as:
SEC ED 6415, The Secondary School Curriculum (3)
ELE ED 6422, Curriculum Construction in Elementary Schools (3)

Choose one other 3-credit education course such as:
ED REM 5730, Educational Statistics (3)
ED FND 6421, Philosophy of Education (3)
SEC ED 6425, Secondary School Supervision (3)
ELE ED 6425, Elementary School Supervision (3)
ED REM 6707, Classroom Testing and Measurement (3)
ED REM 6710, Educational Research Methods (3)

Electives

Choose 5 credits from elective courses such as:
4010, Marching Band Techniques (3)
5020, Choral Literature (3)
5030, Band Literature (3)
5040, Orchestra Literature (3)
5060, Graduate Workshop in Music Education (1-3)
5070, Techniques and Literature for the Jazz Ensemble (3)
5110, Scoring and Arranging (3)
5120, Advanced Composition Techniques (3)
5130, Teaching Music Theory in the High School (3)
5210, Graduate Conducting (3)
5310, Graduate Chamber Ensemble (0)
5430, Special Applied Studies (1)
5440, Graduate Applied Studies (1)
5490, Graduate Ensemble (1)
5510, Graduate Instrumental Methods (3)
5520, Instrumental Music Administration (3)
5610, Graduate Choral Methods (3)
5620, Guitar in the Classroom (3)
5650, Music Theatre in the School (3)
5710, General Music: A Model for Multi-Faceted Musical Learning (3)
5720, Electronic Music Techniques for Teachers (3)
5730, Individualizing Music Instruction (3)
5740, Techniques of Group Keyboard Instruction (3)
5750, Microcomputer Applications in Music Education (3)
5760, Microcomputer Assisted Instruction: Curriculum Development in Music
5770, Graduate Microcomputer Applications in Music (3)
5800, Musical Acoustics (3)
5820, School Music Administration and Supervision (3)
5830, Contemporary Music Education (3)
5840, Problems of Urban Music Education (3)
5920, Psychology of Music (3)
5950, Special Problems in Music Education (3)
ED TECH5340, Selection and Utilization Education Media (3)
SPEC ED 6412, Psychology of Exceptional Children (3)
SEC ED 6414, Teaching the Gifted/Talented in the Secondary School (3)
SEC ED 6418, The Junior High/Middle School (3)
SEC ED 6427, Supervision of Clinical Experiences in Teacher Education (3)
SEC ED 6429, The Department Head (3)
ED REM 6710, Educational Research Methods (3)

Career Outlook

Undergraduate

A music degree builds the foundation for a career in professional performance, for teaching in a school or private studio or for serving as a church music director. A music degree may also prepare one for positions in the music industry (recording, publishing, radio programming, manufacturing, or music retail). A trained artistic mind can also be valuable in the fields of advertising, public relations, and consumer services.

A number of UMSL music graduates have been readily accepted into outstanding graduate programs, including our own Master of Music Education degree program. Many are pursuing successful careers in music education, business, and industry, or as professional performers.

Graduate

Many graduate students in music education will already hold full-time music teaching positions. A graduate degree in music education allows for continued professional growth. Music specialists may refine their teaching expertise, add to their understanding and knowledge about music and educational processes, become more specialized in a specific emphasis area of music education (choral, instrumental, general music or music technology), or any combination of these professional growth areas.

Graduate-level work in music education is often required to renew a teacher's certificate or to satisfy professional growth requirements specified by an employing school or school district or to advance to new positions within the field of music education.