Goals and Objectives
- Offer substantial opportunities to the general student, through appropriate courses, performing ensembles, and private lessons, which will develop a love for and understanding of music, the ability to communicate that appreciation and understanding, and the means to continue life-long music experiences.
- Develop comprehensive musicianship and provide career preparation, a basic mastery of the music discipline, and performance skills for music majors in a particular emphasis (core major, music education, music performance, music theater, piano pedagogy, and church music).
- Enhance and enrich the cultural life of the campus community and the community at large through a regular and well-supported program that presents students, faculty, and guest musicians in recitals, concerts, and other musical events.
- Participate in worship and liturgy and to assist in proclaiming the Gospel to the campus community and to the larger community.
- Function as a center providing comprehensive opportunities to the surrounding communities for music study and for participation in music performance activities.
To realize these goals and objectives, the department offers academic courses, a variety of performance ensembles, class and private lessons, and on- and off-campus concerts. For those who would specialize in music, the program provides professional training wholly compatible with the College's liberal arts tradition.
An audition before members of the music faculty is required for entrance into the music major. At the end of their sophomore year, all music majors are evaluated for junior standing. They must show they have fulfilled repertoire requirements in their performance area through the sophomore year, and they must satisfactorily perform 15-20 minutes of music from that list. If this junior-standing jury is insufficient in either repertoire or performance, the faculty may admit the student provisionally to junior standing in the major or advise the student to discontinue the music major.
Major in Music
A major in music consists of these courses:
| Musicianship Skills in Context | 2 cr. |
| Technology and Industry | 2 cr. |
| Music Theory I, II, III, IV | 12 cr. (3 cr. each) |
| Aural Skills I, II, III, IV | 4 cr. (1 cr. each) |
| Music History I, II, III | 12 cr. (4 cr. each) |
| Applied music each term | 8 cr. (1 cr. each) |
| Ensemble participation each term | 0-8 cr. (0-1 cr. each) |
| Music Department Recital each term | (0 cr.) |
(Music education emphasis students are exempt during the term in which they student-teach.) Private study each term in the student's principal performing area
Total credits: 40-48
In order to graduate as a music major, students must demonstrate keyboard proficiency in an exam given no later than the end of the sophomore year. Students must study keyboard for credit until they pass the proficiency exam.
Each music major is required to participate in a music ensemble every term. Music majors will be placed in appropriate ensembles by the directors.
Minor in Music
The department offers a minor in music. Its requirements are:
| Musicianship Skills in Context | 2 cr. |
| Technology and Industry | 2 cr. |
| Music Theory I, II | 6 cr. (3 cr. each) |
| Aural Skills I, II | 2 cr. (1 cr. each) |
| Music History II or III | 4 cr. |
| Applied Music | 4 cr. |
| (4 terms private study in a single performing area.) | |
| Ensemble Participation, four terms (0-1 cr.) | 0-4 cr. |
| Music Department Recital | 0 cr. |
| (during the four terms applied study) | |
Total credits: 20 - 24
Emphases in Music
The previous represents the minimum requirements for a music major or minor. In addition to the basic BA in Music major, emphases in specific areas are available. The emphases in Music Education (General, Choral, Instrumental) meet current Wisconsin licensure requirements in choral music, general music, and instrumental music, and they also meet the standards of the National Association of Schools of Music.
For students who seek further depth and skills development, emphases are also available in Performance, Church Music, Piano Pedagogy, Music Theater and Jazz Studies.
All students completing an emphasis in music take four additional credits of music history/literature electives:
| 200 | A Survey of Symphonic Literature | 4 cr. |
| 220 | Popular Music in America | 4 cr. |
| 221 | Opera | 4 cr. |
| 249 | Vocal Diction and Literature | 4 cr. |
| 304 | Hymnology | 2 cr. |
| 308 | Liturgics | 2 cr. |
| 410 | Piano Literature | 4 cr. |
If the music course selected to fulfill the music history/literature elective is a FAR course, a music major will fulfill additional requirements in score analysis and written work in that course as assigned by the instructor.
Emphases in Music Education
The State of Wisconsin does not grant licensures in the combined areas of music education. Separate certifications are granted for choral music education (grades 6-12), general music education (grades K-12), and instrumental music education (grades K-12). Carthage offers an emphasis that meets licensure requirements in each of these areas. It is strongly recommended that vocally-oriented students complete the emphases for both choral and general music education. An instrumental emphasis student may also choose to complete both or either of the other tracks. In addition to the information regarding the emphases listed below, students should also consult the Education Department section of this catalog for information about the Teacher Licensure Program and information about courses required of all special fields licensure candidates. Music majors seeking licensure in any of the music education certification areas will probably need more than four years to complete a course of study.
All Music Education students are required to take these courses for licensure:
| 021 | Class Guitar (or Private Instrument, Guitar 055) | 1 cr. |
| 205 | Woodwind Techniques | 1 cr. |
| 206 | Brass Techniques | 1 cr. |
| 207 | Percussion Techniques | 1 cr. |
| 208 | String Techniques | 1 cr. |
| 209 | World Music in the Classroom | 2 cr. |
| 220 | Pop Music in America (fulfills Hist/Lit requirement) | 4 cr. |
| 301 | Seminar in Form and Analysis | 2 cr. |
| 314 | Learning About Instruments (replaces 205-209 for Choral and General Music Education Emphases only) | 1 cr. |
| 320 | Field Experience | 0 cr. |
Total additional required: 14 credits
Emphasis in Choral Music Education
Additional Music Courses required:
| 218 | Basic Conducting | 2 cr. |
| 311 | Choral Conducting | 2 cr. |
| 313 | Choral Literature | 2 cr. |
| 422 | Middle & Secondary Music Methods | 3 cr. |
| 471 | Topics: Vocal Pedagogy | 2 cr. |
| 004 | Small Vocal Ensemble 2 terms | 0 cr. |
Additional Notes: If voice is not the principal performing area, at least two credits of applied music must be in voice.
Music 249 Vocal Literature and Diction (4 cr.) is not required in the choral emphasis but is advised.
Total additional credits in the Choral Music Education Emphasis: 11-13 credits
Emphasis in General Music Education
Additional Music Courses Required:
| 311 | Choral Conducting 2 cr. |
| 421 | Elementary Music Methods 3 cr. |
| 422 | Middle and Secondary Music Methods 3 cr. |
| 004 or 009 | Small Vocal or Instr. Ensemble (2 terms) 0 cr. |
Total additional music credits in the General Music Education Emphasis: 8 cr.
Emphasis in Instrumental Music Education
Additional Music Courses Required:
| 218 | Basic Conducting 2 cr. |
| 310 | Instrumental Conducting 2 cr. |
| 420 | Instrumental Music Methods 3 cr. |
| 009 | Small Instr. Ensemble (2 terms) 0 cr. |
| 020 | Class Voice 1 cr. OR 025 Private Voice 1 cr. OR 001, 002 or 003 (2 terms) 0-4 cr. |
Total additional music credits in the Instrumental Music Education Emphasis: 7-11 cr.
Emphasis in Church Music
Additional Music courses required:
| 218 | Basic Conducting | 2 cr. |
| 304 | Hymnology | 2 cr. * |
| 308 | Liturgics | 2 cr. * |
| 309 | Church Music Program | 2 cr. |
| 313 | Choral Literature | 2 cr. |
| 315 | Service Playing and Improvisation I | 1 cr. |
| 316 | Service Playing and Improvisation II | 1 cr. |
| 403 | Practicum in Church Music | 1 cr. |
| One of the following: | ||
| 311 | Choral Conducting and Techniques | 2 cr. |
| 421 | Elementary Music Methods | 3 cr. |
| Applied Music: | ||
| Music Department Recital each term | 0 cr. | |
| Full Senior recital | 0 cr. | |
| Private Study each term in principal performing area | 8 cr. | |
| Four additional credits in Applied Music | 4 cr. | |
The four additional credits in applied music are to be fulfilled as follows:
Organ principals take 2 terms of voice and 2 terms of piano
Voice principals take 4 terms of keyboard study
Piano principals take 2 terms of voice and 2 terms of organ
* Together fulfill the required Music History/Literature elective.
In addition, music majors with an emphasis in church music:
- must demonstrate keyboard proficiency in an exam to be completed prior to graduation. Students must study keyboard for credit until the proficiency exam is passed.
- are required to participate in a performance ensemble every term. Four of the eight terms must be in an approved choral ensemble. Qualifying ensembles include the Carthage Choir, Carthage Women's Ensemble, Lincoln Chamber Singers, Carthage Wind Orchestra, and Carthage Chamber Orchestra. Chapel Choir and Carthage Concert Band may also fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the ensemble directors.
Total additional credits: 27 - 28 credits
Emphasis in Performance
Additional Music courses required:
| 218 | Basic Conducting | 2 cr. |
| 301 | Form and Analysis | 2 cr. |
| Pedagogy in Performing Area | 4 cr. | |
| Additional applied lessons | 8 cr. | |
| Satisfactory half and full recital | 0 cr. | |
| Total additional credits: 16 credits | ||
Emphasis in Music Theatre
Additional courses required:
| 340 | Music Theatre History | 4 cr. |
| (students pursuing a music theatre emphasis use this course as a substitutefor Music History I) | ||
| 262 | Music Theatre Workshop | 1-2 cr. |
| (0, 1, or 2 credits, may be used to fulfill ensemble participation after successfully completing 4 terms of an approved ensemble) | ||
| THTR 211 | Acting I | 4 cr. |
| THTR 311 | Acting II | 4 cr. |
| | ||
| THTR 291 | Play Production I | 4 cr. |
| or | ||
| THTR 292 | Play Production II | 4 cr. |
Choose four credits from the following: 4 cr.
| THTR 041 | Ballet I |
| THTR 042 | Ballet II |
| THTR 044 | Jazz I |
| THTR 045 | Jazz II |
| THTR 046 | Ballroom |
| THTR 043 | Tap |
| Total additional credits: 21-22 credits | |
Emphasis in Jazz Studies
Additional courses required:
| 218 Basic Conducting | 2 cr. |
| Jazz History | 4 cr. |
| (students pursuing an emphasis in jazz studies take Jazz History in place of Music History I) | |
| Small Instrumental Ensemble (Jazz Combo) (4 terms) | 0 credits |
| Private Lessons (Improvisation) | 2 cr. |
| Jazz Arranging I | 2 cr. |
| Jazz Arranging II | 2 cr. |
| Jazz Improvisation I | 1 cr. |
| Jazz Improvisation II | 1 cr. |
| Jazz Ensemble | 0 credits (4 terms) |
| (counts toward Ensemble Participation required in core major) | |
| Total additional credits: 14 credits | |
Recitals
Applied music students have opportunities nearly every week to participate in regular recitals, either within each studio or in department-wide recitals that feature students from all the performing areas. The department believes these recitals are important in broadening students' experience with live music and in expanding their knowledge of solo literature, and requires all who study applied music to attend them. (The required weekly departmental and studio recitals are scheduled on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m.)
Students in the performance and the church music emphases must perform in studio and departmental recitals and must present two satisfactory solo recitals. Normally, they give a half-hour recital in the junior year and a full-hour recital in the senior year. Both may be presented only with permission of the music faculty, following a pre-recital jury. In order to partially satisfy the requirements of the performance emphasis, both recitals must include an interesting and representative program and demonstrate a high level of performing competency.
Applied Music
The Music Department offers private and class instruction in applied music to music majors and minors, and within limitations of staff, to non-music majors as well. Music majors must take their applied music lessons within the Music Department unless the department approves an exception. Outstanding students, normally music majors completing an emphasis in performance, may elect two private lessons per week in one applied area.
AREAS:
Class Lessons
| 016 | Keyboard Skills I for Music Majors/Minors | 1 credit. |
| Prerequisite: passing grade on Music Literacy Assessment. | ||
| 017 | Keyboard Skills II for Music Majors/Minors | 1 credit |
| 018 | Keyboard Skills III for Music Majors/Minors | 1 credit |
| 019 | Keyboard Skills IV for Music Majors/Minors | 1 credit |
| 020 | Class Voice | 1 credit |
| 021 | Class Guitar | 1 credit |
Private Lessons (may be repeated)
| 015 | Private Piano | 1 credit |
| 025 | Private Voice | 1 credit |
| 045 | Private Organ | 1 credit |
| 055 | Private Instrument | 1 credit |
| 065 | Private Conducting | 1 credit |
Four private applied lessons, or one class lesson and three private applied lessons may count as a course for the fine arts distribution requirement.
Honors in the Major
Please see department chair for details. Basic requirements are listed under All College Programs in the catalog.