Assessment Report Standard Format

July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008

PROGRAM(S) ASSESSED Graduate Studies in Music

ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR Dr. Hank Dahlman

YEAR 4 of a 10 YEAR CYCLE

1.  ASSESSMENT MEASURES EMPLOYED

This year, the Graduate Studies in Music program, a unit of the Department of Music, assessed Learning Outcome 3:

“The student will develop music performance skills as appropriate to the degree.”

This was measured using means described in our assessment plan as follows:

“Final and other examinations and tests, clinical observation, and performance in solo and/or ensemble settings, including concerts and recitals.”

The measurements were done in conjunction with the Department of Music’s undergraduate program.

a) in 2007-08 the Department of Music reviewed the performance standards in applied music. As applied music performance is fundamental to all music majors it is essential to assess this area on a regular basis. Assessment measures include performance juries at the end of the quarter, and performance at public recitals.

b) in 2007-08 the Department of Music assessed performance standards for music ensembles. Similar to standards for applied music, ensemble performance needs regular review. Assessment measures include public performances, and ensemble acceptance to perform at state and national conventions.

2. ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

a) Based on jury results, and recital performances applied music continues to be a strength of the Department of Music

b) Several ensembles were selected for 2007-08 and 2008-09 convention performances. Ensembles included representation in instrumental and choral areas. Quality of most campus ensemble performances was at a high level.

Concern was raised over the quality of the Pep Band and the Jazz Ensemble.

3. PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS

a) None needed

b) The Director of the Pep Band and Jazz Ensemble met with Dr. Dregalla to discuss the issues and work on ways to improve quality of these ensembles

4. ASSESSMENT PLAN COMPLIANCE

a) in compliance

5. NEW ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENTS

Although performance quality is assessed continually, it is important to hold formal evaluations of these important areas. Assessment for these areas was done by faculty involved, but also by the Department Chair, external judges hired to adjudicate various internal competitions, and the committees who adjudicate the various conference/conventions to which ensembles apply.

Individuals involved with Performance Assessment in 2007-2008

1. Concerto/Aria Night Judges

Dr. William Bausano, voice
Miami University

Dr. Christopher Durrenberger, piano

Wittenberg University

Dr. Jiang Liu, string

University of Dayton

2. Student Honors Recital Judges

a. Round one: WSU Applied Faculty

b. Round two: Dr. Herbert Dregalla, Dr. Charles Larkowski

c. Round three: Chris Durrenberger (Piano), Joyce Wendel (Voice), and Phil Magnuson (Viola).

3. Student juries

Vocal jury: Dr. Kimberly Warrick, Mr. Vincent Davis, Ms. Diana Cataldi, Ms. Ginger Minneman

String/Keyboard jury: Dr. Jackson Leung, Dr. In-Hong Cha, Dr. Franklin Cox, Mr. Jim McCutcheon

Brass jury: Mr. Dan Zehringer, Dr. Gretchen McNamara, Mr. Jacob Cameron, Mr. Sean Vore

Woodwind jury: Dr. Randall Paul, Dr. Shelley Jagow, Dr. Christopher Chaffee, Mr. Bill Jobert, Ms. Krista Pfennig-Berning

Percussion Jury: Dr. David Booth, Mr. Jerry Noble

4. Ensembles selected by blind audition to perform at conventions

Ensembles performing at conventions in 2007-08 :

Saxophone Quartet

• International Society for Music Education (ISME) World Conference in

Bologna, Italy (2008)

• North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Biennial Conference in Columbia, South Carolina (2008)

• United States Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium in Fairfax, Virginia (2006, 2008)

Chamber Singers (Madrigal Dinner)

• American Choral Directors Association Central Division Convention, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ensembles sending recordings in 2007-08 for 2008-09 performances and accepted to perform:

WSU Percussion Ensemble 2009 OMEA

WSU Women’s Chorale

WSU Saxophone Quartet

5. Jazz Ensemble Assessment

Mr. Wayne Markworth, former Director of Bands at Centerville High School and an expert in Jazz Ensembles, assisted in this process.

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