EAST CENTRAL COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

GUIDELINES AND POLICIES

2010~2011

Music Department Mission

Help students to develop individual skills to meet their professional and personal goals in music, and provide educational and cultural opportunities for the college and the greater community.

Goal I

The department of music offers instruction to those who want professional training in music as well as those who wish to pursue music as a vocation.

Objectives:

  • Provide associate degree program and coursework to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate institutions.
  • Offer music courses in general education curricula
  • Offer music courses for community members
  • Promote knowledge and skills in music through core music curriculum

Goal II

Serve as a resource for cultural activities, providing enrichment to the community.

Objectives:

  • Offer a variety of concerts, recitals, and music festivals
  • Provide performance opportunities for both individual and ensemble.

Goal III

Maintain a standard of excellence.

Objectives:

  • The music department offers curricula in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Schools of Music.
  • Maintain high standards in hiring faculty and developing curricula according to NASM standards.

The Associate of Arts (AA)

The AA degree is the institutional transfer degree. Each AA degree is comprised of the general education block (a minimum of 43 credit hours) coupled with elective options in the academic area of choice. Students completing the AA degree who transfer to a public baccalaureate institution in Missouri will enter the transfer institution at the junior level; all lower division general education coursework will be satisfied.

Course Offerings

The offerings in the Music Department are not limited to Music Majors. The applied lessons, ensembles and music appreciation, world music, and survey of literature courses are offered as a general enrichment program.

Courses

·Music Theory ~ written I, II, III, IV

·Music Theory ~ aural I, II, III, IV

·Music History

·Class Piano I, II, III, IV

·Ensemble ~ choral, band, percussion, or piano

·Applied Piano I, II, III, IV

·Applied Voice/Instrument

·Recital Attendance

·Fundamentals of Music

·Music Appreciation

·World Music

· Jazz Improvisation

Ensembles

-College Choir

-Vocal Jazz Ensemble

-College Band

-Piano Ensemble

-Jazz Combo

-Jazz Band

-Percussion Ensemble

-String Ensemble

Music Major Core Curriculum

The following core courses are required for all Music majors:

Music Theory

MU1603Music Theory I (Written)

MU1621Music Theory I (Aural)

MU1703Music Theory II (Written)

MU1711Music Theory II (Aural)

MU2103Music Theory III (Written)

MU2121Music Theory III (Aural)

MU2203Music Theory IV (Written)

MU2211Music Theory IV (Aural)

Piano Proficiency

MU1042Class Piano I: Beginners

MU1142Class Piano II: Upper Elementary

MU2042Class Piano III: Early Intermediate

MU2052Class Piano IV: Intermediate

Music History

MU1813Music History to 1800

MU1913Music History from 1800

Applied Music

Applied Voice

Applied Instrument

*Music Majors are required to participate in an ensemble each semester.

Facilities

All of the ECC Music Department facilities are located on the Union campus. The AC building houses the choral and instrumental rooms, the John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center - a shared performance theatre, a music computer lab, a brand new Yamaha keyboard lab, choral/band orchestra library, practice rooms, music theory classrooms and teaching studios.

Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Jennifer Lim Judd, D.M.A. in Piano Performance

University of Missouri - Kansas City, Associate Professor of Music, , 636-584-6696

Dr. Tim Sexton, D.M.A. in Choral Conducting

University of South Carolina, Choir director, Instructor of Music

, 636-584-6698

Aaron Bounds, M.M.

Missouri State University – Springfield, Band Director, Instructor of Music, , 636-584-6697

Music Adjuncts

Lisa Blackmore, Adjunct High Brass Instructor

D.M.A. in Trumpet, University of Illinois-Urbana Chamaign

Justin Branum, Adjunct Music Instructor

M.M. in Jazz Studies, Webster University

Dr. Leon Burke III, Adjunct Voice Instructor

D.M.A. in Choral Conducting, University of Kansas

Su Chiu, Adjunct Piano Instructor, M.M.

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

Bill Hopkins, Adjunct guitar instructor

M.M. in Guitar Performance, University of Missouri—Kansas City

Dr. Matthew Kickasola, Adjunct Music Instructor

Ph.D. in Musicology, Washington University

Jessica Klingler, Adjunct Voice Instructor

M.M. in Voice Performance, New York University

Doug Rice, Adjunct Woodwind Instructor

B.S. in Music, Missouri State University

James Shollenberger, Adjunct Music Instructor

M.A., Temple University, Kodaly

Rachel Snyder, Adjunct Music Instructor

M.M. – University of Central Missouri

Patricia Tavenner, Adjunct Voice Instructor

M.S.—Music, Missouri State University

Diana Umali, Adjunct Piano and World Music Instructor

M.M. in Piano Performance, Southern Illinois University—Edwardsville

Damon Van, Adjunct Percussion Instructor

B.M. in Music Education, graduate work at Millikin University, 12 years as band director in the public school system

Outreach and Community Activities

  • Concert series
  • Contact: Dr. Jennifer Judd, 636-584-6696,
  • Four Rivers Children’s Chorale
  • Contact: Dr. Tim Sexton, 636-584-6698,
  • Community Band and Jazz Combo
  • Contact: Aaron Bounds, 636-584-6697,
  • Sonatina Festival
  • Contact: Dr. Jennifer Judd, 636-584-6696,
  • Monster Piano Concert
  • Contact: Dr. Jennifer Judd, 636-584-6696,
  • Summer Camp
  • Contact: Dr. Jennifer Judd, 636-584-6696,
  • Continuing Education Music Lessons
  • Contact: Sharron Witte, 636-584-6528,

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students who major in music or perform in an ensemble. The amount of scholarship ranges from $100 to $1000 per semester. Please contact the appropriate faculty for auditions.

Outstanding Music Major Scholarships: $1000 per semester

Qualifications for eligibility:

  1. Only available for full time music major students, students who will take required courses for music majors, music theory, intro to music history, applied major voice or instrument, applied piano, ensemble and recital attendance
  2. Auditions and recommendation from music faculty, demonstrate strong music abilities, talent and commitment to complete a music degree
  3. 2.50 GPA in high school

Qualification for retaining the scholarship:

1. For full time music major students, students who will take required courses for music majors, music theory, intro to music history, applied piano and ensemble, applied major voice or instrument, and receive at least a “B” in all of the core music courses

2. Demonstrate strong commitment to music department activities including volunteering for the Missouri State High School Music Festival

3. Recommendation from a music faculty

4. 2.50 GPA

5. Excellent attendance in classes

Music Major Scholarships: $500 per semester

Qualifications for eligibility:

  1. Only available for full time music major students, students who will take required courses for music majors, music theory, intro to music history, applied major voice or instrument, applied piano, ensemble and recital attendance
  2. Auditions and recommendation from music faculty
  3. 2.50 GPA in high school

Qualifications for retaining the scholarships:

  1. Only available for full time music major students, students who will take required courses for music majors, music theory, intro to music history, applied major voice or instrument, applied piano and ensemble
  2. Recommendation from music faculty

3. Demonstrate strong commitment to music department activities including volunteering for the Missouri State High School Music Festival

4. 2.50 GPA

Performance Scholarships: $100 per semester

Qualifications for eligibility:

  1. 2.00 GPA
  2. Audition or recommendation from a music faculty
  3. Enroll in an ensemble
  4. Demonstrate strong commitment to music department activities including volunteering for the Missouri State High School Music Festival
  5. Available to all full-time ECC students

Music Major Sample Schedule

Semester 1 Hours

MU1000Recital Attendance0

MU1603/1621Music Theory I (written and aural)3/1

MU1042Class Piano I2

MUApplied Major I1-2

MUEnsemble I1

EN1223English Comp I3

MT1403College Algebra3

FS100Foundation Seminar1

16

Semester 2 Hours

MU1000Recital Attendance0

MU1703/1711Music Theory II (written and aural)3/1

MU1142Class Piano II2

MUApplied Major II1-2

MUEnsemble II1

EN1333English Comp II3

ES1023Intro Environmental Science3

MU 1913Music History3 17-18

Summer Hours

Non-Music Humanity 3

Communication3

US History3

9

Semester 3 Hours

MU1000 Recital Attendance0

MU2103/2121Music Theory III (written and aural)3/1

MU2042Class Piano III2

MUApplied Major III1-2

MUEnsemble III1

BI1303/1312General Biology & lab5

PEAny Activity Course1

MU1813Music History up to 18003

17-18

Semester 4 Hours

MU1000Recital Attendance0

MU2203/2211Music Theory IV (written and aural) 3/1

MU2052Class Piano IV2

MUApplied Major IV1-2

MUEnsemble IV1

Social Behavioral Science*3

PY 1103 Psychology 3

CS1013Intro Comp & Info Sys3 17-18

* Either the Non Music Humanity course or one Social Behavioral Science course needs to include the Writing Skill.

Concert Series

The Music Department and ECC Patrons of the Arts annually host and fund nationally renowned performers of various genres at no cost to students and minimal cost to outside attendees. A concert schedule of 2011-12 season is on the last page of this handbook. Music major students are required to attend a minimum number of 8 recitals each semester on campus (three of these recitals may be performances given by the student.) Attendance sign up sheets will be available at the beginning and end of each concert and attendance will be documented.

Juries

Juries take place during final exam week each semester in all performance areas: voice, piano, and all other applied instruments. Approximately one month prior to jury week, students will need to sign up for a jury time. The sign-up sheets will be posted on the door of AC113. Prior to the student’s jury, a jury repertoire sheet needs to be completed. The jury repertoire sheets will be provided by each instructor. Students should check with their area coordinators for specific jury requirements.

Music Computer Lab & Practice Rooms

The brand new piano lab is located in AC147. The music computer lab is also located in AC147. AC007. The practice rooms are located in AC005 & AC006.

Accompanists

The music department provides a vocal accompanist for studio lessons, weekly practice, recitals and jury. At the beginning of each semester, students will schedule time with the accompanist through the studio instructor. The cost of vocal accompanist is included in the applied voice lesson fee.

Student Recitals

Performance opportunities are an important component of the music department. Sign- up sheets for the recitals will be posted no later than two weeks before the scheduled date. Appropriate attires are required for the recitals.

Library Resources

ECC Library has 834 individual items in the music subject area. This includes circulating and reference books and subject specific DVDs.

Of those 388 are currently available in the temporary library location. The other 446 are in storage and will be returned to the collection when we return to the renovated AD building for Fall 2011.

The Library has about 1,000 music CDs of varying genres. All are available for check out from our temporary location.

  • CHRISTIAN – classic and contemporary artists
  • CLASSICAL – classical and opera selections
  • COUNTRY - classic and contemporary artists
  • JAZZ – jazz and blues
  • MISC – holiday, children’s, various selections
  • RAP – rap and reggae
  • ROCK – classic rock, pop, and contemporary artists
  • SOUL – soul and Motown artists
  • SOUNDTRACK – movie and television soundtracks
  • STANDARDS – Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett & others
  • WORLD – music from around the world

The Library also has online resources including searching for full-text articles, reference materials, listening to music selections, music scores and more. These are available 24/7 from any internet computer.

  • Academic Onefile - Articles from thousands of magazines, academic journals and reference resources
  • African American Music Reference (on campus access) - Biographies, chronologies, sheet music, images, lyrics, liner notes, and discographies covering blues, jazz, spirituals, civil rights songs, slave songs, minstrelsy, rhythm and blues, gospel, and other forms of black American musical expression
  • Classical Music Reference Library (on campus access) - Reference titles Baker's Dictionary of Music, Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, and Baker's Student Encyclopedia of Music
  • Classical Scores Library (on campus access) - Collection of 400,000 pages of classical scores including works spanning time periods from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Coverage of score types is comprehensive, with full scores, study scores, piano and vocal scores, and piano reductions
  • Credo Reference - Subject specific references including images, maps, in-depth writings, biographical writings, sound files and more
  • EBSCOhost - Academic Search Elite - Articles from thousands of magazines and journals
  • Fine Arts & Music - Articles covering drama, music, art history and filmmaking
  • Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Online (on campus access) - Articles about music from all the world's people including overview of the region, a survey of its musical heritage, traditions and themes, a description of specific musical genres, photographs, drawings, maps, and musical examples.
  • General Onefile - Articles, book and multimedia resources of general topics
  • Music Online: Reference (on campus access) - search four music resources (African American Music Ref, Classical Music Ref, Classical Scores Lib, and Garland Encyc. of World Music Online) at the same time
  • Naxos Music Library - Access to over 400,000 classical music tracks (limited number of logins)
  • NetLibrary eBooks - Over 10,000 electronic books
  • Oxford Music Online - Includes Oxford Dictionary of Music, Grove Music Online and The Oxford Companion to Music

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