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Department of Music College of Arts and Sciences DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Faculty Admission Requirements for Music John Kinchen, III (2018). Chair, Professor of Music and Majors and Minors Director of Choral Activities. B.M., Eastman School of Music, An audition is required for admission into a music major University of Rochester; M.M., Florida State University; or music minor program. The audition is also used to evaluate D.M.A., Boston University. the student's eligibility for a music scholarship. Paul H. Randlett (2019). Associate Professor of Music and Through the audition process, students demonstrate (1) Director for the Center of Worship. B.M. and M.A., Liberty talent and capability in voice or an instrument, (2) the potential University; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. to develop advanced levels of musicianship, (3) proven academic success, and (4) a strong sense of purpose and commitment to Elizabeth Bedsole (1998). Professor of Music. B.M., Stetson calling. Based on these auditions, students will be placed in University; M.C.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological a studio for music instruction appropriate to his or her skills Seminary; Ed.D., University of Illinois. and aspirations. An examination in the area of basic theory will be Christopher Curtis (2019). Assistant Professor of Composition administered for placement into the correct theory course. A and Theory. B.M., Union University; M.M., University of North functional keyboard examination will be given to non-keyboard Carolina at Greensboro; D.M.A., University of Memphis. majors for keyboard placement. Kelly Garner (2019). Associate Professor of Contemporary Voice Freshmen admitted to the department may declare any of and Worship Technology. A.S., Gadsden State Community the majors except performance. Students who wish to pursue College; B.S.Ed., Auburn University; M.A., Middle Tennessee the performance program will petition the applied faculty State University; D.M.A., University of Miami. during the board examination at the conclusion of the second semester of study. The applied faculty will assess the student’s Michael Mann (2011). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., Middle achievement and potential and will either admit the student to Tennessee State University; M.M., University of Miami. the performance major or recommend that the student choose Terry McRoberts (1992). University Professor of Music. B.S., another major within the department. Manchester College; M.M., Youngstown State University; D.A., All transfer students must complete the same application Ball State University. and audition processes outlined above. Transfer students with 8 or more hours in principal applied studies will register Joshua Veltman (2004) Professor of Music. B.A., Calvin College; for MUS 250 during their first semester at Union. At the end M.A. and Ph.D., Ohio State University. of the semester, the student will perform a sophomore board examination to determine application of this course toward the Sabrina Warren (2017) Assistant Professor of Vocal Studies. degree requirements and future applied studies. B.A., Wesleyan College; M.M., Belmont University; D.M.A., University of Memphis. General Regulations For Students Georgia Wellborn (1989). Professor of Music. B.M., Carson Newman College; M.M., Florida State University; M.L.S., In The Department Of Music University of Tennessee; D.A., University of Mississippi; In addition to the regulations included in this Catalogue, Additional study, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, music majors and minors are responsible for following the the University of North Texas, and Westminster Choir College procedures, policies, and guidelines provided in the Department of Music Handbook. Recital attendance requirements, applied Staff lesson attendance policies, board examination and recital Kelly Maust (2017). Academic Secretary - Music performance requirements, and other important information are included in the Handbook. Mission Statement Ensemble requirements are based on degree, level, and principal applied area: The mission of the Department of Music at Union • Music Education/Choral Emphasis requires 6 University is to offer Christ-centered education in music and semesters of choral ensembles. worship that promotes excellence and character development • Music Education/Instrumental Emphasis requires 6 in service to the Church and society. semesters of instrumental ensembles, excluding MUS 181-481 and 165-465. 2020-2021 • Worship Leadership requires 8 semesters of choral ensembles and two semesters of Worship Leadership Lab. MUSIC 109 • Church Music requires at least 6 semesters of choral • B.A. or B.S. Music Majors, B.M. Music Majors with ensembles; two other semesters may be fulfilled by any Emphasis in Management and B.M. Music Majors with other ensembles for which the student is qualified. Elective Studies in Communication Arts are required Keyboard principals are required to include 2 to complete 6 semesters of choral ensembles if voice semesters of Piano Ensembles toward their ensemble principals or 6 semesters of instrumental ensembles if requirement. instrument principals. Keyboard principals are required • Performance/Emphasis in Voice requires 8 semesters of to complete 2 semesters of piano ensembles, 2 semesters choral ensembles and 4 semesters of Opera Workshop. of MUS 230 and 2 semesters of any ensemble. • Performance/Emphasis in Piano requires 5 semesters of • Music Minors are required to complete 4 semesters any ensemble, 3 semesters of MUS 230, and 4 semesters of choral ensembles if voice principals or 4 semesters of Piano Ensembles. of instrumental ensembles if instrumental principals. • Performance/Emphasis in Organ requires 6 semesters of Keyboard principals are required to complete 1 semester any ensemble, 2 semesters of MUS 230, and 2 semesters of piano ensemble, 1 semester of MUS 230 and 2 of Piano Ensembles. semesters of any ensemble. • Theory and Composition each require 8 semesters • B.A. Worship Leadership students are required to of any ensemble for which the student is qualified. complete 6 semesters of an ensemble for which the Keyboard principals only are required to complete 4 student is qualified, two of which must be Worship semesters of MUS 181-481 and/or MUS 230. Leadership Lab. Curriculum I. Major in Church Music— 35–37 hours + 48-hour core (I). The Department offers majors leading to the Bachelor of A. Additional Applied Studies: 450 – 4 hours Music degree in Music Education, Performance, Worship B. Substitute MUS 399 with 499 in Music Core Leadership, Church Music, Theory, and Composition. The BM C. Additional Ensemble Experience – 2 semesters in Music is also offered with an Emphasis in Management or D. Upper-level MUS Electives – 2 hours with Elective Studies in Communication Arts. Each Bachelor E. Upper-level Academic MUS Electives – 3 hours of Music student selects an applied principal area of study. B.M. F. Professional Church Music Courses – 22 students are required to complete the University General Core MUS 116, 313, 323, 324, 330, 390, 419, 424, 430 Curriculum, Core Music studies that help prepare students for G. Courses Specific to Applied Area – 2-4 hours advanced training in their major area of study, and the specific 1. Voice – MUS 206 requirements of their chosen major. They are exempt from 2. Instrumental – MUS 129V (2 semesters) the requirement of a Specific Core Curriculum and from a 3. Piano – MUS 230, 325 minor; however, the ambitious student is not precluded from 4. Organ – MUS 215, 219, 230 completing a minor. As shown below, Music Education majors will complete the Professional Education core in fulfilling II. Major in Composition—35 hours + 48-hour core (I.) licensure requirements. Students selecting a major in Worship A. Additional Ensemble Requirements – 2 hours Leadership will take a music core that differs slightly from the B. Upper-level MUS Electives – 6 hours other Bachelor of Music degrees. (See section VII below for C. Upper-level Academic MUS Electives – 4 hours details.) D. MUS 223, 232, 309, 318, 331, 410, 489 – 15 hours E. MUS 350C, 450C (4 semesters)—8 hours Bachelor of Music Degree III Major in Music Education Bachelor of Music Degree Required Core for all majors A. Emphasis for Vocal/General Instructor—18 hours plus EXCEPT Worship Leadership (See Worship Leadership Professional Education Core, shown as 2. below, and section VII for more information about the music core for 48-hour core (I). Omit MUS 317 in Music Core. this major.)—48 hours: 1. Professional Music Education: A. MUS 109, 209, 210, 220 – 15 hours a. MUS 116, 313, 321, 322, 430, 439, EDU 424 B. MUS 311, 315, 316, 317, 340 – 12 hours b. Select two from MUS 237, 238, 241, 242 C. Applied Music Studies – 13 hours 2. Teacher Licensure for Vocal/General Music Grades 1. MUS 150-350 (12 hours/6 semesters) K–12—34 hours 2. MUS 399, recital a. Major requirements as shown above D. Secondary Performance – 2 hours/semesters b. Professional Education: EDU 150, 340, 358; PSY 1. MUS 221-222 (voice or instrumental principals) 213; PSY/SE 230; EDU 305, 440, 441, 451. 2. MUS 129V (keyboard principals) c. Completion of applicable portions of the Praxis II. E. Ensemble Experience – 6 hours/semesters F. Recital Attendance – MUS 000, 8 semesters except Music Education emphasis, which require 6 semesters MUSIC 110 d. For additional information, see the Assistant Dean 3. Piano – MUS 416 for Teacher Education and Accreditation. 4. Instrumental – Select two from MUS 237, 238, 241, B. Emphasis for Instrumental/General Instructor—18 hours 242 plus Professional Education Core, shown as 2. below, and 48-hour core (I). Omit MUS 317 in Music Core. VI.Major in Music with Studies in one of the following areas, 1. Professional Music Education: select one in addition to 48-hour core (I). a. MUS 205, 237, 238, 241, 242, 313, 319, 439, 440, A. Emphasis in Management—36 hours EDU 424 1. Select 8 Upper-level MUS Elective hours b. Substitute MUS 331 for MUS 340 in the B.M.
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