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, jazz, 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:
| MUSI 101 | Music Theory I | (3 cr.) |
| MUSI 102 | Aural Skills I | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 103 | Music Theory II | (3 cr.) |
| MUSI 104 | Aural Skills II | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 201 | Music Theory III | (3 cr.) |
| MUSI 202 | Aural Skills III | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 203 | Music Theory IV | (3 cr.) |
| MUSI 204 | Aural Skills IV | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 016 | Keyboard Skills I | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 017 | Keyboard Skills II | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 018 | Keyboard Skills III | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 019 | Keyboard Skills IV | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 305 | Music History I | (4 cr.) |
| MUSI 306 | Music History II | (4 cr.) |
| MUSI 471 | Music History Depth Elective | (4 cr.) |
| MUSI 070 | Recital Attendance | (0 cr., 8 terms) |
(Music education emphasis students are exempt during the term in which they student-teach.)
Applied Lessons in the principal area ( 8 cr., 1 cr. each term)
Ensemble participation (0 cr., 8 terms)
(Music majors are placed in an approved ensemble in their principle performing area.)
Total credits: 40
Minor in Music
The department offers a minor in music. Its requirements are:
| MUSI 101 | Music Theory I | (3 cr.) |
| MUSI 102 | Aural Skills I | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 103 | Music Theory II | (3 cr.) |
| MUSI 104 | Aural Skills II | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 070 | Recital Attendance | (0 cr., 4 terms) |
| MUSI 211 | Introduction to Western Music History | (4 cr.) |
| Choose One: | ||
| MUSI 305 | Music History I | |
| or | ||
| MUSI 306 | Music History II | (4 cr.) |
Applied music lessons in the principle performance area (4 cr., 1 cr. each term)
Ensemble participation (0 cr., 4 terms)
(Music minors are placed in an approved ensemble in their principal performing area.)
Total credits: 20
Emphases in Music
The previous represents the minimum requirements for a music major or minor. In addition to the basic Bachelor of Arts in Music, emphases in specific areas are available. The emphases in Music Education - Vocal and Instrumental - meet current Wisconsin licensure requirements 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 Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Church Music, Piano Pedagogy, and Jazz Studies. An interdisciplinary major in Music Theatre is also offered by the department.
Emphases in Music Education
Carthage offers an emphasis that meets licensure requirements in both vocal an instrumental areas. 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.
In addition to the core music major, the following courses are required of students pursuing an emphasis in Vocal Music Education:
| MUSI 118 | Introduction to Music Education | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 209 | Global Music Education | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 218 | Basic Conducting | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 311 | Choral Conducting | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 314 | Learning About Instruments | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 320 | Field Experience | (0 cr.) |
| MUSI 421 | General Music Methods | (4 cr.) |
| MUSI 422 | Vocal Music Methods | (4 cr.) |
| Satisfactory half recital | (0 cr.) | |
Additional Notes:
If voice is not the principal performing area, at least two credits of applied music must be in voice.
Total additional credits for an emphasis in Vocal Music Education: 17
In addition to the core music major, the following courses are required of students pursuing an emphasis in Instrumental Music Education:
| MUSI 118 | Introduction to Music Education | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 205 | Woodwind Techniques | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 206 | Brass Techniques | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 207 | Percussion Techniques | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 208 | String Techniques | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 209 | Global Music Education | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 218 | Basic Conducting | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 310 | Instrumental Conducting | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 320 | Field Experience | (0 cr.) |
| MUSI 421 | General Music Methods | (4 cr.) |
| MUSI 420 | Instrumental Music Methods | (4 cr.) |
| Satisfactory half recital | (0 cr.) | |
| Choral ensemble participation | (0 cr., 1 term) | |
Total additional credits for an emphasis in Instrumental Music Education: 20
Emphasis in Church Music
In addition to the core music major, the following courses are required of students pursuing an emphasis in church music:
| MUSI 218 | Basic Conducting | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 304 | Hymnology | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 308 | Liturgics | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 309 | Church Music Program | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 311 | Choral Conducting | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 313 | Choral Literature | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 315 | Service Playing and Improvisation I | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 316 | Service Playing and Improvisation II | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 403 | Practicum in Church Music | (2 cr.) |
| Full Senior Recital (Thesis) | (0 cr.) | |
Total additional credits for an emphasis in Church Music: 16
Emphasis in Performance
The Carthage Music Department offers emphases in vocal performance and instrumental performance.
In addition to the core music major, the following courses are required of students pursuing an emphasis in Vocal Performance:
| MUSI 218 | Basic Conducting | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 471 | Vocal Pedagogy | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 249 | Vocal Diction and Literature | (4 cr.) |
| MUSI 221 | Opera | (4 cr.) |
| Additional applied lessons in the principle performance area | (4 cr.) | |
| Satisfactory half recital | (0 cr.) | |
| Satisfactory full recital | (0 cr.) | |
Additional notes:
Students in the vocal performance track are strongly encouraged to participate in the opera lab class and j-term opera productions. Electives in Acting and Dance are strongly encouraged.
Total additional credits for an emphasis in Vocal Performance: 16
In addition to the core music major, the following courses are required of students pursuing an emphasis in Instrumental Performance:
| MUSI 218 | Basic Conducting | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 301 | Form and Analysis | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 471 | Pedagogy in Performing Area | (4 cr.) |
| MUSI 200 | Symphonic Literature | (4 cr.) |
| Additional applied lessons in the principle performing area | (4 cr.) | |
| Satisfactory half recital | (0 cr.) | |
| Satisfactory full recital | (0 cr.) | |
Total additional credits for an emphasis in Instrumental Performance: 16
Emphasis in Piano Pedagogy
In addition to the core music major, the following courses are required of students pursuing an emphasis in piano pedagogy
| MUSI 218 | Basic Conducting | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 251 | Piano Pedagogy and Literature I | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 252 | Piano Pedagogy and Literature II | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 351 | Practicum in Piano Pedagogy | (2 cr., 1 cr. each term) |
| MUSI 410 | Piano Literature | (4 cr.) |
| Additional applied lessons in principle performing area | (4 cr.) | |
| Satisfactory full recital | (0 cr.) | |
Total additional credits required for an emphasis in Piano Pedagogy: 16
Emphasis in Jazz Studies
In addition to the core music major, the following courses are required of students pursuing an emphasis in jazz studies.
| MUSI 218 | Basic Conducting | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 671 | Jazz History | (4 cr.) |
| MUSI 008 or 009 | Jazz Ensemble or Jazz Combo | (0 - 4 credits, 4 terms) |
| MUSI 317 | Jazz Arranging I | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 318 | Jazz Arranging II | (2 cr.) |
| MUSI 213 | Jazz Improvisation I | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 214 | Jazz Improvisation II | (1 cr.) |
| Satisfactory full recital | (0 cr.) | |
Total additional credits for an emphasis in jazz studies: 12 16
Music Theatre Major
The Carthage music department houses the music theatre major, which is comprised of courses in music, theatre, and dance. Students that intend to major in music theatre must pass an entrance audition for both the music and theatre departments. The following courses comprise the Bachelor of Arts in music theatre:
| MUSI 101 | Music Theory I | (3 cr.) |
| MUSI 102 | Aural Skills I | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 103 | Music Theory II | (3 cr.) |
| MUSI 104 | Aural Skills II | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 211 | Introduction to Western Music History | (4 cr.) |
| MUSI/THTR 330 | Music Theatre History | (4 cr.) |
| MUSI 025 | Private Voice | (1 cr. each term, 8 terms) |
| MUSI 016 | Keyboard Skills | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 017 | Keyboard Skills | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 018 | Keyboard Skills | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 019 | Keyboard Skills | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 001, 002, 003, or 024 | ensemble participation for 4 terms | (0 cr.) |
| MUSI 070 | Recital Attendance | (0 cr., 4 terms) |
| MUSI/THTR 262 | Music Theatre Workshop | (0 cr., 4 terms) |
| THTR/EXSS | applied dance electives | (4 cr., 1 cr. each term) |
| THTR 211 | Acting I | (4 cr.) |
| THTR 311 | Acting II | (4 cr.) |
| THTR 290 | Play Reading and Analysis | (4 cr.) |
| THTR 291 | Play Production I | (4 cr.) |
| THTR 292 | Play Production II | (4 cr.) |
| Either: | ||
| THTR 226, 227, or 228 | History of Theatre | (4 cr.) |
Total credits for a Bachelor of Arts degree in music theatre: 56
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.
Students in the performance 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. Students in the church music emphasis give a full recital, traditionally during the senior year. Students in the music education emphasis give one half recital in the junior or senior year. All recitals are presented only with permission of the music faculty, following a pre-recital jury. In order to satisfy the recital requirements of each emphasis, 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
| MUSI 016 | Keyboard Skills I | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 017 | Keyboard Skills II | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 018 | Keyboard Skills III | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 019 | Keyboard Skills IV | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 020 | Class Voice | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 021 | Class Guitar | (1 cr.) |
Private Lessons (may be repeated)
| MUSI 015 | Private Piano | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 025 | Private Voice | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 045 | Private Organ | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 055 | Private Instrument | (1 cr.) |
| MUSI 065 | Private Conducting | (1 cr.) |
Four private applied lessons in a single area, or one class lesson and three private applied lessons in a single area may count as a course for the fine arts distribution requirement.
Honors in the Major
Please see department chair for details.