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Kent State Stark’s performing ensembles are open for membership STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS to students by audition as credit courses. According to degree Ohio Collegiate Music Education Association: Professional organization requirements, music majors must participate for credit in a designed for any college student interested in advocating music large performing ensemble each semester. These involvement education or simply anyone interested in music (OCMEA). opportunities give students diverse performing experiences. Large and small performing ensembles include the following: Percussion Club: Percussion Club was established for the purpose of furthering the education of professional percussive music and » Chamber Ensemble in Opera » Pop, Rock, Jazz and to unite students in the field of percussive based music through and Musical Theatre Electronic Ensembles the collecting, collating and spreading of knowledge in the field of » Chorale » Woodwind and Brass Percussion Performance or Education. » Concert Band Ensembles » Guitar Ensemble » University Chorus Music Technology Club: Established for the purpose of furthering the » Percussion Ensemble education of professional audio and to unite students in the field of music technology through the collecting, collating and spreading of » For complete descriptions, membership and audition knowledge in the field of music technology. information: www.kent.edu/stark/music New Musicians/Young Composers Society: Established for young composers of Kent State University of Stark to share and study approaches to music composition.
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS Music scholarships are available for selected students with high abilities. Visit the Kent State Stark Music Department website for applications and scholarship dates: www.kent.edu/stark/music-scholarship-auditions » For additional information, contact Dr. Sebastian Birch at [email protected] or 330-244-3359.
PLACEMENT INFORMATION www.kent.edu/stark/music-placement-audition-days
Kent State Stark Chorale STARK CAMPUS FULL-TIME FACULTY www.kent.edu/stark/music-faculty
» Ian Anderson » Laurel Seeds Assistant Professor of Music, Associate Professor Audio Recording Voice, Class Piano, Vocal and [email protected] Instrumental Music Education 330-244-3389 [email protected] MUSIC 330-244-3358 » Dr. Sebastian Birch Associate Professor of Music, » Dr. Rachel Waddell DEPARTMENT & Theory, Composition, Piano Assistant Professor of Music, [email protected] Director of Choral Activities PROGRAMS 330-244-3359 [email protected] 330-244-3361 » Misty Jones Assistant Professor of Music, Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered trademarks Music Production and may not be used without The Kent State Stark Concert Band performs every semester and has [email protected] permission. WWW.KENT.EDU/STARK/MUSIC received numerous awards. 330-244-3351 MUSIC DEGREES MUSIC TECHNOLOGY WHY MUSIC?
Kent State University at Stark offers programs leading to CAREER OPPORTUNITIES undergraduate degrees for students who seek a high level of Opportunities available to graduates in music from Kent State professional competence in instrumental, vocal or music technology. University are numerous and varied. Kent State alumni have outstanding records as classroom teachers, composers, An audition and theory placement test is required before admission performers, and band, orchestra and choral conductors. Others to all programs. Students may complete approximately two years have chosen from careers as instrument retailers, instrument of coursework toward the Bachelor of Music degrees before repairers, music license administrators, music researchers, transitioning to the Kent Campus. The Bachelor of Science in Music technicians, music librarians, studio teachers, sound technicians, Technology must be completed at the Stark Campus. and audio and recording engineers.
BACHELOR OF ARTS APPLIED MUSIC COURSES Bachelor of Arts majors have an opportunity to study music and Applied music courses are individualized music classes in which liberal arts with an optional minor, available in most academic areas students, working one-on-one with their instructors, concentrate of the university, or as a dual degree program with a major in another on the development of performance skills on a particular musical field. This degree includes study on a main instrument and ensemble instrument or voice. Students must audition for approval to participation throughout the program. register for applied music courses. Candidates select from the following main instruments: » Instrumental (all band and orchestra instruments) Applied music courses include instruction on the following: » Classical guitar » Voice » Piano » Composition » Bassoon » Clarinet » Classical Guitar » Drumset » Electric Bass » Electric Guitar BACHELOR OF MUSIC » Euphonium » Flute/Piccolo » French Horn Candidates select from the following majors: » Oboe/English Horn » Percussion » Piano » Instrumental (all band and orchestral instruments) » Saxophone » String Bass » Trombone » Voice » Piano » Composition » Trumpet » Tuba » Voice The Bachelor of Music degree program provides specialized, intensive » Violin, Viola and Cello available at Kent Campus preparation in music. Those interested in a performing career or in teaching applied music, theory, music history, or literature are specifically advised to complete this program. ACCREDITATION The Kent State Stark Music Department, as part of the Glauser School of Music, is a fully accredited member of the National BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION Association of Schools of Music. The curriculum for Music Education is one of the most forward- looking curricula in the country and includes work in jazz, folk, musical Kent State University at Stark offers a complete four-year curriculum theatre and music from around the world. This degree prepares in music technology leading to the Bachelor of Science in Music FACILITIES & CLASSROOMS students to teach kindergarten through 12th grade music in any public Technology degree. The degree is only offered at Kent State Individual practice rooms are available for music students in the school in Ohio and is also recognized in most states. University’s Stark Campus. Fine Arts building, in addition to an electronic keyboard lab with state-of-the-art digital pianos. A theory classroom is located near Students concentrate on courses in music production and audio the music production and audio production labs and a large lecture BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY recording, using state-of-the-art technology. Students work in two space and rehearsal hall with computer and complete audio visual (see center panel) music computer production labs and two recording labs on campus, capability are located within the music wing of the Fine Arts building. as well as at Kopperhead recording and music services in nearby North Canton. The development of musicianship knowledge and skills MUSIC MINORS in traditional and popular styles are also an important component PERFORMANCE HALLS Students in the College of the Arts or in Arts and Sciences may of the curriculum. The study of music theory and music history, The Fine Arts building at Kent State Stark offers a 360-seat theatre declare a minor in music, audio recording, music technology/ including world music, provides a well-rounded education that and a concert band shell for band performances. In addition, production or world music. Acceptance is by audition. Students may prepares graduates for successful careers. Main Hall Auditorium offers approximately 360 seats for recitals complete the entire music minor program at Kent State Stark. and chamber ensemble performances. The University Center » For additional information about Kent State Stark’s Music offers performance facilities for chamber concerts and jazz Technology degree, contact Misty Jones at performances in the Timken Great Hall and in the Dining Room. [email protected] or 330-244-3351.