Department of Music

Dr. Kevin J. Lambert, Chair
102 Fine Arts Building
(901) 587-7402

Faculty

Donald A. Anthony, Michael J. Caldwell, John W. Dougherty, Dwight D. Gatwood, Ernest Harriss, Michael A. Hernon, Barbara A. Jones, Kevin J. Lambert, Nancy A. Mathesen, Earl Norwood, Christina Powers, Thomas J. Ruess, Mary L. Woodbury

Accreditation

UT Martin is a full member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and all programs in music are nationally accredited by that organization. The degree program in Music Education is also accredited by the National Council on the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Mission and Goals

The Department of Music supports the mission of the university through the discipline in music. The faculty of the department pursues this mission through excellence in teaching, research, creative endeavor, and service. The primary goals of the department are:

• Maintain a supportive, concerted relationship with our students.
• Provide outreach through performance, consulting, adjudication and advocacy to the campus community, our region and, when feasible, beyond.
• Provide for the educational needs of music majors and minors and the general university student.
• Review our programs, activities and curricula on a regular basis in order to meet the changing needs of our students.
• Serve as a resource to music professionals and organizations in our region.
• Attract and retain quality music students.
• Establish and maintain a visible presence at professional meetings, conferences and competitions, and fill leadership roles in professional organizations.
• Make our community and region aware of our programs, activities, and curricula.
• Continually define what constitutes excellence for our individual positions, and strive to improve that level.

Facilities

The Fine Arts Building, opened in 1970, is a modern and attractive facility which provides teaching and rehearsal spaces for the theatre and music programs. The music section contains 15 teaching studios, 21 practice rooms, an electronic piano laboratory, a choral/recital hall, and instrumental rehearsal hall, and a music technology/graphic design studio. The 500-seat Harriet Fulton Performing Arts Theatre is the setting for concerts, recitals, theatrical productions, and dance performances as well as events in the visiting artists series.

Scholarships

Music scholarships are available for students majoring in music and are awarded by audition on the basis of promising performance and academic success. These generally range from $200 to $800 per year and are renewable through the fourth year of study providing that renewal criteria are met. The Harriet Fulton Scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding music major.

Band scholarships are available to both music majors and majors in other disciplines who participate in the band program. These scholarships range from $500 to $700 per year and are renewable. New Pacer Singers scholarships are available to both music and non-music majors by audition. They are approximately $350 per year and are renewable.

Information and application materials may be obtained by contacting the chair of the Department of Music or the director of bands.

Student Organizations

Participation in performance organizations is open to all students regardless of academic major. Music ensembles include the University Singers, New Pacer Singers, Choral Society, Opera Theatre, Piano Ensemble, Skyhawk Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Pep Bands, and Jazz Band as well as Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Ensembles.

The department houses two chapters of national professional music fraternities: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (men) and Sigma Alpha lota (women). These organizations emphasize professionalism, creativity, and service in music. A student chapter of the Music Educators National Conference is active in preparing students to enter the teaching profession in music by participation in state, regional, and national conferences.

Curricula

Bachelor of Music with a Major in Music

The Bachelor of Music curriculum is designed to provide the gifted student with training and knowledge essential for teaching, graduate study and/or a career as a performer or studio teacher. The major provides a Performance option and a Music Education option. The Performance option includes an emphasis in guitar, instrumental, instrumental pedagogy, piano, piano pedagogy, or voice. The option in Music Education provides professional training leading to state licensure to teach music in the public schools--Kindergarten through 12th grade. Licensure emphases in Instrumental Music and Vocal/General Music are available.

Admission to the Bachelor of Music degree program is granted only after successful completion of a performance audition. In addition to the requirements listed below, Bachelor of Music students are required to participate successfully in ensembles as specified and to fulfill recital attendance requirements each semester of residence.

Performance Option

General Education (34 semester hours)

• English 111, 112 English Composition -- 6
• History 121, 122 Development of World Civilization or History 201, 202 History of the U.S -- 6
• Music 111 Masterpieces of Music -- 3
• Guitar , Instrumental, Instrumental Pedagogy Emphases:
  • Communications 230 Public Speaking -- 3
  • Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Physics Elective -- 4
  • Natural Science Elective -- 4
  • Social Science Electives -- 3
  • General Education Electives -- 5
• Piano, Piano Pedagogy, and Voice Emphases:
  • German 111, 112 Elementary German -- 8
  • French 111, 112 Elementary French -- 8
  • General Education Electives -- 3

Major (42-43 semester hours) Hours

• Guitar Emphasis:
  • Applied Music 134 Guitar -- 16
  • Applied Music 334 Guitar 16
  • Applied Music 101, 102, 201, 202 Class Piano -- 4
  • Applied Music 395, 495 Junior and Senior Recital -- 4
  • Music 366 Instrumental Pedagogy -- 2
• Instrumental Emphasis:
  • Applied Music LD Major Instrument -- 16
  • Applied Music UD Major Instrument -- 16
  • Applied Music 101, 102, 201, 202 Class Piano -- 4
  • Applied Music 395, 495 Junior and Senior Recital -- 4
  • Music 366 Instrumental Pedagogy -- 2
• Instrumental Pedagogy Emphasis:
  • Applied Music LD Major Instrument -- 16
  • Applied Music UD Major Instrument -- 12
  • Applied Music 101, 102, 201, 202 Class Piano -- 4
  • Applied Music 495 Senior Recital -- 2
  • Music 366, 367 Instrumental Pedagogy -- 4
  • Music 466 Practicum in Instrumental Pedagogy -- 4
• Piano Emphasis:
  • Applied Music 114 Piano -- 16
  • Applied Music 314 Piano -- 16
  • Applied Music 395, 495 Junior and Senior Recital -- 4
  • Music Ensembles 161 and/or 361 Accompanying -- 4
  • Music 363 Piano Pedagogy -- 2
• Piano Pedagogy Emphasis:
  • Applied Music 114 Piano -- 16
  • Applied Music 313 Piano -- 12
  • Applied Music 495 Senior Recital -- 2
  • Mus Ensembles 161 and/or 361 Accompanying -- 4
  • Music 363, 364 Piano Pedagogy -- 4
  • Music 463 Practicum in Piano Teaching -- 4
• Voice Emphasis:
  • Applied Music 124 Voice --16
  • Applied Music 324 Voice -- 16
  • Applied Music 111 Piano or Applied Music 101, 102, 201, 202 Class Piano -- 4
  • Applied Music 395, 495 Junior and Senior Recital -- 4
  • Music 365 Voice Science and Pedagogy -- 3

Supporting Courses (42 semester hours)

• Music 121, 122, 221, 222 Music Theory I and II -- 12
• Music 123, 124, 223, 224 Aural Skills I and II -- 4
• Music 321 Orchestration -- 3
• Music 341, 342 Music History and Literature -- 6
• Music 350 Basic Conducting -- 2
• Music 410 Technology in Music -- 3
• Music 421 Counterpoint and Composition -- 2
• Music 422 Form in Music -- 2
• Guitar , Instrumental, Instrumental Pedagogy Emphases:
  • Music 337, 338 Instrumental Literature -- 4
  • Music or Music Education Electives -- 4
• Piano and Piano Pedagogy Emphases:
  • Music 161 Diction for Singers -- 1
  • Music 333, 334 Piano Literature -- 4
  • Music or Music Education Electives -- 3
• Voice Emphasis:
  • Music 161-162 Diction for Singers -- 2
  • Music 335, 336 Vocal Literature -- 4
  • Music or Music Education Electives -- 2

Professional Enhancement (15 hours)

• Guitar , Instrumental, Instrumental Pedagogy, Piano, Piano Pedagogy, and Voice Emphases:
  • Free Electives -- 15

Music Education Option

General Education (35 hours)

English 111, 112 English Composition -- 6
History 121, 122 Development of World Civilization or History 201, 202 History of the U.S -- 6
Music 111 Masterpieces of Music -- 3
Mathematics 100-level or above -- 3
Communications 230 Public Speaking -- 3
Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Physics Elective -- 4
Natural Science Elective -- 4
Social Sciences Electives -- 3
Humanities Electives -- 3

Major (35-36 hours)

Applied Music 301, 302, 303, or 304 Class Instruction (Instruments) -- 4
Applied Music 495 Senior Recital -- 2
Music Education 310 General Music -- 3
Instrumental Music K-12 licensure emphasis:

• Applied Music (LD) Major Instrument -- 8
• Applied Music (UD) Major Instrument -- 6
• Applied Music 101, 102, 201, 202 Piano Class -- 4
• Applied Music 103 Voice Class -- 1
• Music 317 Instrumental Ensemble Tech -- 3
• Music 417 Marching Band Procedures -- 3
• Music 452 Instrumental Conducting -- 2

Vocal/General Music K-12 licensure emphasis:

• Applied Music (LD) Voice or Piano -- 8
• Applied Music (UD) Voice or Piano -- 6
• Applied Music 101, 102, 201, 202 Piano Class (if voice is the major instrument) OR Applied Music 103, 104, 203, 204 Voice Class (if piano is the major instrument) -- 4
• Music 311 Group Music Activities -- 3
• Music 319 Vocal Ensemble Techniques -- 3
• Music 451 Choral Conducting -- 2

Supporting Courses (45 hours)

Music 121, 122, 221, 222 Music Theory I and II -- 12
Music 123, 124, 223, 224 Aural Skills I and II -- 4
Music 161-162 Diction for Singers (voice principle applied only) -- 2
Music 321 Orchestration -- 3
Music 341, 342 Music History and Literature -- 6
Music 350 Basic Conducting -- 2
Music 410 Technology in Music -- 3
Music 421 Counterpoint and Composition -- 2
Music 422 Form in Music -- 2
Special Education 300 Exceptional Child -- 3
Teacher Education 301-302 Fnd of Ed/Teaching Strategies -- 6

Professional Enhancement (17 hours)

Music Education 211 Introduction to Teaching Music -- 1
Music Education 400 Senior Seminar in Music Education -- 3
Music Education 471 Student Teaching in Music - K-6 -- 6
Music Education 472 Student Teaching in Music - 7-12 -- 6
Music Education 473 Seminar in Teaching Music -- 1

Total Minimum Hours Required: 132 hours plus ensemble and recital attendance requirements.
(See SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MUSIC MAJORS.)

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Music

The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees with a major in Music are designed for students who desire concentrated study in music as a major part of a broader education. Minors in areas such as business, computer science, electrical engineering technology, and other areas are available although a minor is not required. The B.A. and B.S. degree programs are completely self-fulfilling; however, some students may intend to pursue further studies in music at the graduate level.

Admission to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree program in music is granted only after successful completion of a performance audition. In addition to the courses listed below, B.A. and B.S. music students are required to participate successfully in ensembles as specified and to fulfill recital attendance requirements each semester of residence.

General Education (76-78 semester hours)

• English 111, 112 English Composition -- 6
• Humanities Electives -- 18
  • Completion of two of the following sequences:
    • History 121, 122 or equivalent honors courses
    • English 270, 271
    • Philosophy 110, 120
  • Completion of six hours from the following courses:
    • Art 210, 211
    • English 250, 251, 260, 261
    • Religious Studies 201
• Laboratory Science Electives -- 16
  • Completion of two of the following sequences:
    • Astronomy 201, 202
    • Biology 110, 120
    • Chemistry 121, 122
    • Geology 111, 113
    • Physics 211, 212 and labs or Physics 220, 221 (Physics 201 and 202 are the lab courses.)
• Social Sciences Electives -- 12
  • Completion of two of the following sequences:
    • Anthropology 101, 102
    • Economics 201, 202
    • Geography 151, 152, or 201, 202
    • History 201, 202
    • Political Science 210, 220
    • Psychology 110, 120
    • Sociology 201, 202
• Foreign Language Electives -- 8-20
  • Bachelor of Science students are required to complete eight hours of lower-division foreign language. Bachelor of Arts students must complete 14 hours of lower-division foreign language or equivalent, and six hours from among the following courses:

• Mathematics Electives -- 6
  • Completion of two of the following:
    • Mathematics 140 or 185, Mathematics 210, Mathematics 241, Mathematics 160 or 251, Mathematics 252, Philosophy 210 (for B.A. only)
• Free Electives (B.S. degree only) -- 10

MUSICIANSHIP (29 semester hours) -- HOURS

Music 111 Masterpieces of Music -- 3
Music 121, 122, 221, 222 Music Theory I and II-- 12
Music 123, 124, 223, 224 Aural Skills I and II-- 4
Music 341, 342 Music History and Literature -- 6
Music 421 Counterpoint and Composition -- 2
Music 422 Form in Music -- 2

Music Electives and Performance (25 semester hours)

• Applied Principal:
  • Piano, Voice, Wind Instrument, Guitar, or Percussion (Lower division eight hours and upper division eight hours) -- 16
  • Applied Music 495 Senior Recital -- 2
• Applied Secondary:
  • Class or private applied music -- 4
• Music 350 Basic Conducting -- 2
• Upper Division Music Elective -- 1

Total hours required:

Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Music: 132
Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Music: 130

Plus recital attendance and ensemble participation. (See below SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MUSIC MAJORS.)

Special Requirements for Music Majors

Ensembles

Music majors are required to participate successfully in ensembles each semester of residence (i.e., full-time enrollment) as specified below.

1. Music Education Option. Students in the Instrumental curriculum are required to participate in band (Marching/Symphonic) and students in the Vocal/General Music curriculum in University Singers.
2. Performance and Pedagogy Options. Successful participation in Piano Ensemble (Piano/Piano Pedagogy options), University Singers (Voice option), or Symphonic Band–when offered–or other instrumental ensemble (Instrumental/instrumental Pedagogy options). Guitar majors will select from instrumental or vocal ensembles after consultation with the chair of the department.
3. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Majors. Voice principal applied students are required to participate in University Singers. Other B.A. or B.S. students will fulfill this requirement by participation in ensembles of their choice.

Recital Attendance

Music majors are required to successfully complete Recital (Applied Music 110, 310) each semester of residence as follows:

1. Music Education Option. Seven semesters (i.e., each semester except the student teaching term.)
2. Performance and Pedagogy Options and B.A. or B.S. Majors. Eight semesters.
   • To receive credit for this course, students are required to attend all weekly afternoon student recitals and two-thirds of the evening concerts and recitals sponsored by the Department of Music during the semester (a maximum of 12 required in any semester.)

Recital Performance

Music majors are required to perform a specified number of times on recital each semester in which they are enrolled for their principle-applied study until the senior recital requirement has been fulfilled. This requirement may be waived by the applied music teacher for the first semester of study. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a grade of Incomplete for the applied music course until made up.

Specific requirements by area and hours credit of applied music are as follows:

1. Voice: 2 hrs., 2 performances; 4 hrs., 3 performances
2. Others: 2 hrs., 1 performance; 3-4 hrs., 2 performances

Minor in Music

The minor in Music consists of the following:    

• Nine hours selected from: Music 111, 112, 121, 122, 221, 222
• Four hours of lower-division Applied Music (private)
• Six hours of upper-division music courses.

In addition to the above requirements the minor must enroll in four semesters of a music ensemble to be selected after consultation with the Chair of the Department of Music.

Total hours required: 23-27.

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