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MUSIC asked to play major and minor scales. Composition applicants will be required to show evidence of a strong creative ability, demonstrated through completed works. Applicants should submit scores, and if possible, tapes or CDs of at least two recent compositions. Contrast in style and media is preferred. Electronic works, and pieces that by their nature cannot be represented through standard notation, may be submitted in recorded form, without accompanying scores. All applicants should possess a well-developed ear and should have an intermediate technique on at least one instrument. Guitar applicants will be expected to play major and minor scales and two pieces of contrasting style. Sight-reading may be required. Percussion applicants are required to audition on snare drum and mallet percussion. Timpani is recommended, but not required. The applicant will play one solo or etude on each instrument. Sightreading may be required. Piano applicants will perform three memorized solos in contrasting styles (e.g., Baroque,Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, Twentieth/Twenty-First Century) and play representative major and minor scales and arpeggios in four octaves. String applicants should prepare two contrasting pieces from the standard string repertoire, preferably from memory. Applicants may be asked to sight-read and demonstrate proficiency in both major and minor scales and arpeggios. Voice applicants should prepare three songs of contrasting style, to be performed by memory. Songs should be selected from the standard classical vocal literature. One of these should be in a foreign language. Woodwind applicants may be required to play at least two octave major and minor scales and arpeggios. They must be prepared to play two contrasting pieces from the standard woodwind repertoire. Sight-reading may be required.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Talent-based scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the faculty and the Director of the Department of Music through the audition process. Any prospective student is eligible to compete for scholarship assistance, regardless of financial status. Students wishing to apply for financial assistance must also apply to the Director of Financial Aid. Students who do not meet required academic and performance levels may have their scholarship reduced or eliminated.
Scholarship and Financial Information
Majors – Talent-based scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the faculty and the Chair of the Deaprtment of Music through the audition process. Any prospective student is eligible to compete for scholarship assistance, regardless of financial status. Students wishing to apply for financial assistance must also apply to the Director of Financial Aid.
Minors – Non-music majors are accepted as music minors through the same audition process described above and are awarded a scholarship for their participation in the music department’s large ensembles. Non-music Majors and Minors– Students at Mercyhurst College that wish to participate in the large and small ensembles are invited to do so at the discretion of the conductor of the ensemble. A limited number of scholarships available through the audition process described above or at the discretion of the conductor after a year’s participation in the ensemble.
SOPHOMORE REVIEW
At the end of the sophomore year, a formal review is made by the entire full-time music faculty to evaluate whether the student will be retained in the program. Based on grades, performing progress, juries, and other criteria established by the faculty, the sophomore review must be passed successfully in order for the student to continue working toward a music degree.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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DEGREE PROGRAMS MUSIC CORE CURRICULUM– Theory I MUS 101, 102, 103 (1) Theory II MUS 201, 202, 203 (1) Solfeggio I MUS 101, 102, 103 (2) Solfeggio II MUS 201, 202, 203 (2) Music History MUS 104, 105, 106 (2) Piano Requirements (keyboard majors see notes below - under degrees) Class Piano MUS 150, 250 or Secondary Piano MUS 150, 250, 350, 450 Intro to Music Technology MUS 108 Conducting MUS 413 and MUS 414 or MUS 415 Senior Recital MUS 499 (0 credits for Bachelor of Arts) Large Ensemble (non-billed credits) MUS 140, 240, 340, 440 (11 credits for Music Education)
Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in performance must perform a half recital during the junior year and a full recital during the senior year. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in composition must present a full recital of their original compositions during their senior year.
Small Ensemble (non-billed credits) MUS 145, 245, 345, 445
Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in music education must perform a half recital during the senior year. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in music education (composition) must present a full recital of their original compositions during their senior year. In addition these students must complete the professional education sequence prescribed by the Education Department.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE (EXCEPT VOICE)
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree in music must present a half recital during the senior year (zero credits). Candidates for all music degrees must meet the piano proficiency requirement, which is normally evaluated at the end of the sophomore year. Failure to meet this requirement will result in continued piano study until proficiency is met. No student will be permitted to student teach or graduate until the piano proficiency exam has been passed. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music in Performance and the Bachelor of Arts in Music degrees must maintain a minimum QPA of 2.5 and must have at least a “C” in all music courses in order to graduate. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music in Education degree must maintain a minimum QPA of 3.0 and must have at least a “C” in all music courses in order to graduate.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
A student handbook is provided to all music students. It outlines many policies concerning the D’Angelo Department of Music. It is the responsibility of the student to adhere to guidelines and policies set forth in the handbook.
Attendance MUS 190, 290, 390, 490 (each term in residence)
Music Core Curriculum (Keyboard majors take MUS 155, 255 Accompanying ) Applied Instrument MUS 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175 MUS 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275 MUS 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375 MUS 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475 MUS 151, 251, 351, 451 Music History MUS 204, 205, 206, 208 Form and Analysis MUS 304, 305, 306 Orchestration MUS 384, 385, 386 Pedagogy, Literature, and Materials Instrumental Pedagogy (MUS 341, 342, 343) Piano Pedagogy (MUS 310, 311, 312) Instrumental Literature & Materials (MUS 307, 308, 309)
2011-2012 Mercyhurst College Course Catalog • www.mercyhurst.edu