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Some information in this department has changed since the publication of the St. Olaf College 1996-1997 Academic Catalog. Current information can be found in print or online in The Catalog Supplement for 1997-98.

The Catalog Supplement for 1997-1998: Music

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Music Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Requirements

Courses

Faculty

Overview

Music is a vital part of human culture. The sounds that we hear sung or played have a deep meaning to us. The study of music develops the student's ability to understand and communicate that meaning through performance, composition, music history, theory, and experiences in teaching. Within the framework of the liberal arts offerings of the college, the study of music provides a rigorous technical preparation while fostering the growth of both mind and spirit.

At St. Olaf, music majors have the opportunity to pursue study in instruments or voice, composition, music education, music history, and music theory, and to participate in a wide range of vocal and instrumental ensembles. Music ensembles and many areas of study are also open to non-music majors.

General Education Credit

Among the courses that meet the Artistic and Literary Studies requirement of the General Education curriculum are: Performance Studies (lessons in voice and instruments), The Art of Music, Introduction to Music Theory, courses in Composition, and Asian Music. Please see the Class and Lab Schedule for more details.

Degrees Offered

The Music Department offers Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts degrees, which are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music:

Bachelor of Music

This is a professional music degree with approximately two-thirds of the course work in music. Students are admitted to the program by audition, either as part of their application process or after beginning their studies at St. Olaf.

1. Bachelor of Music in Performance.
Students with this degree often continue with graduate work in preparation for careers in performance or teaching. This degree is also a good base for an advanced degree in such fields as pedagogy and music therapy.

2. Bachelor of Music in Music Education.
This degree typically leads to a teaching career immediately after graduation, although graduate study is an option as well.

3. Bachelor of Music in Church Music.
Students in this program usually go on to graduate school or directly into the parish as church musicians. They may also pursue careers in conducting or college teaching, or attend seminary to prepare for the ordained ministry.

4. Bachelor of Music in Theory-Composition.
After receiving this degree, students typically continue with graduate study. Other options include work in film music or other media, teaching or conducting.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music

This is a liberal arts degree, with approximately one-third of the course work in music. It is available in general music studies, or with a Teaching Credential, or with emphasis in History-Literature or Theory-Composition. The breadth of study of a liberal arts degree offers students a wide range of career options in music and related fields. Examples include broadcasting, arts administration, advertising, education, arts journalism, music librarianship, or music therapy. Graduate study is also an option.

Music Major Scholarships, Auditions, and Fees

A number of scholarships are available for music students: Winston Cassler Scholarships, Music Merit Scholarships, and Performance Study Scholarships.

There are ten Winston Cassler Scholarship awards of $3,000 each, renewable annually for a total of up to $12,000 per award. The Winston Cassler Scholarships are open to music majors and non-music majors.

Fifteen Music Merit Scholarship awards of $1,000 each are offered to music majors in either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music programs. Each award is renewable annually for a total of up to $4,000.

Seventeen Performance Study Scholarships of $425 each are offered to first-year music majors in the Bachelor of Arts program.

Students interested in applying for these awards should request application forms from the Music Department. The deadline for submitting audition tapes for scholarship awards is January 15. Finalists for the award will be notified by February 1. Finalist auditions will be held March 15 on campus. Students who live more than 1,000 miles away can apply for a waiver to substitute a taped audition for the on-campus audition.

In addition to applying for the awards mentioned above, students may also audition for the Bachelor of Music program before actually enrolling at St. Olaf. All students accepted into the Bachelor of Music program receive scholarships that cover fees for all required lessons. Over the course of four years' study, these scholarships contribute several thousand dollars in assistance.

After the first year of study, all Bachelor of Arts music majors receive scholarships that cover fees for all required lessons.

Sophomore, junior, and senior music students who qualify for financial aid are eligible for additional music awards as part of their total financial aid package. Recipients of these awards are selected by the music faculty.

Before registering for Music Theory or Ear Training courses, new students intending to major in music take a musicianship placement exam administered during orientation week.

For first-year Bachelor of Arts music majors, and for any music major who takes lessons beyond those required for the degree program in which he or she is enrolled, the lesson fee is $215 per semester for each weekly half-hour lesson (0.25 credit).

Refund policy: The fee is refundable only if the student drops the course by the first day of the semester. No refund is given thereafter.

Candidates for Teacher Education

Applications for the Music Education program, both B.A. and B.M., are processed in the second semester of the sophomore year. All prospective music education students are classified as B.A. music majors until that time, except for students who received provisional acceptance by audition before beginning their studies at St. Olaf. All students intending to apply for the Music Education program must indicate that intention to the Music Office by October 15 for consideration in the spring since a first semester Level II jury is part of the application. The pre-application Level II jury applies also to any late applications to the program.

Before applying for the Teacher Education program, the student must have completed Music 114 (Theory II) or be enrolled in the course. Prospective students who, as a part of their application process, have been accepted into the Bachelor of Music program are granted provisional acceptance into the Teacher Education program. Transfer students are granted provisional acceptance.

Students are reviewed for continuance in the Teacher Education program, usually in the first semester of the junior year. A student not approved for continuance in the program is no longer in that program. A student who wishes to reapply for entrance into the program may do so the following semester and may take the continuance exam in the subsequent semester, or later.

A student who has piano as the principal performing area must perform a minimum of two successful Level II juries in the secondary instrument before continuance in the program is approved, preferably the juries applicable to the entrance and continuance exams. Exceptions must be arranged ahead of time and approved by the jury committee.

For additional details, see the Education Department (see Index) and the Music Department student handbook.

Music Organizations and Other Ensembles

All full-time students of the college are eligible to audition for membership in the organizations listed below. For descriptions of these organizations, see Co-Curricular Organizations in the Index.

Vocal Ensembles:

St. Olaf Choir, Chapel Choir, Collegiate Chorale, Early Music Singers, Manitou Singers, St. Olaf Cantorei, Viking Chorus

Instrumental Ensembles:

St. Olaf Band, St. Olaf College Orchestra, St. Olaf Philharmonia, Collegium Musicum, Clarinet Choir, Flute Choir, Handbell Ensembles, Horn Club, Jazz Ensembles, Norseman Band, Pep Band, Percussion Ensembles, St. Olaf Brass, Trombone Choir, Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble

Fine Arts-Elementary Education Program

A fine arts program with licensure for elementary classroom teaching. See the Index.

Master of Arts in Sacred Music (Luther Seminary)

A cooperative program with Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. Consult the Index.

Bachelor of Music Degree Requirements

Requirements for All Bachelor of Music Students

  1. General Education Requirements for All Bachelor of Music Majors

    • First Year Seminar - 1 course

    • Courses with Writing - 4 courses

    • Foreign Language - 2 courses (Voice majors must take 2 courses in each of 2 foreign languages)

    • Oral Communication - A quarter credit course or its equivalent incorporated within a full-credit course.

    • Mathematical Reasoning or Studies in Natural Science (lab not required) - 1 course

    • Physical Activity - 2 courses (0.25 each) (For Music Education students one of these must be in Dance Activity)

    • Historical Studies in Western Culture or Literary Studies - 1 course

    • Artistic Studies - 1 course in Art or Speech-Theater required for Music Education students

    • Multi-Cultural Studies - 1 course or 1 component

    • Biblical and Theological Studies - 2 courses

    • Studies in Human Behavior and Society - 1 course (Educational Psychology 290 fulfills this requirement for Music Education students)

    • Ethical Issues - 1 course

  2. Music Course Requirements for All Bachelor of Music Majors

    Ear Training, Sightsinging and Keyboard: 111, 112, 211, 212 (0.25 each)

    Theory: 113, 114, 213, 214 (0.75 each)

    History-Literature: 241, 242; one period course selected from the following: 341, 342, 343, 344, 345. These three courses together also meet the Music Department's requirement for writing in the major.

    Conducting 251 (0.5)

  3. Ensemble and Recital Attendance Requirements for All Bachelor of Music Majors

    All Bachelor of Music students must participate in an organization ensemble every semester. All music majors are required to attend a minimum of ten recitals or concerts each semester, with a minimum of 60 required for graduation. Senior music majors who have completed the requirement are not required to verify further recital attendance. See Music Handbook for details.

Requirements for Bachelor of Music Performance Majors

  1. Requirements for All Bachelor of Music Students (listed above).

  2. Additional Music Course Requirements

    • Performance Studies, Principal performing area: Lessons (1.0) each semester, with a minimum of 6.0 courses required for graduation

    • Performance Studies, Secondary performing area: four semesters (0.25 each)

      One course selected from the following: History-Literature 341, 342, 343, 344, 345; Multi-Cultural Music 236, 237

      One course selected from the following: Theory 313, 314; Composition 222, 223; History-Literature 341, 342, 343, 344, 345; Multi-Cultural Music 236, 237.

    • Band and Orchestral Instrument majors only:

      Instrumental Chamber Music 275, two semesters (0.25 each)

      Music Electives: 2.75 courses (may include lessons beyond the stated requirement)

    • Piano majors only:

      Piano Pedagogy 361 (0.25)

      Music Electives: 3 courses (may include lessons beyond the stated requirement)

    • Voice majors only:

      Vocal Solo Literature 281, 282, 283, 284 (0.25 each)

      Vocal Pedagogy 364 (0.25)

      Music Electives: 2 courses (may include lessons beyond the stated requirement)

    • Other majors:

      Music Electives: 3.25 courses (may include lessons beyond the stated requirement)

      In areas with small enrollment, pedagogy and literature competencies are fulfilled by Independent Study/Research. In these cases, the music elective requirement is 2.25 courses.

  • Performance Studies: Credit, Level, and Practice Requirements

    A weekly one-hour lesson in the principal performing area counts as 1.0 course per semester, Level I in the first two years, Level II in the junior and senior years. The minimum practice requirement is two hours per day for voice majors and three hours per day in all other areas.

    All other performance study is 0.25 for a weekly half-hour lesson, Level I. The minimum practice requirement is one hour per day.

    Performance study transferred from the Bachelor of Arts program to the Bachelor of Music program retains its original value. In the semester that a Performance major is admitted to the program, the double lesson credit in the principal performing area may be made retroactive to the beginning of the semester if the student's course load allows and the practice requirement has been fulfilled.

  • Performance Requirements

    A half recital or three student recital appearances in the principal performing area in the junior year.

    A full recital in the principal performing area in the senior year. The student must successfully pass a pre-recital jury exam prior to the recital.

  • Requirements for Secondary Performing Area and Keyboard Proficiency

    Performance majors must have four semesters (0.25) in a secondary performing area. Majors in performance areas other than keyboard must have four semesters (0.25 each) of piano, organ, or harpsichord as the secondary performing area, but may substitute another instrument or voice if they have adequate keyboard facility, demonstrated by examination. Voice class can count toward the requirement for performance majors with voice as secondary area. Piano class can count toward the requirement if piano is the secondary area.

  • Program Admission and Continuance

    Prospective students are admitted based on an audition in the principal performing area.

    Students already enrolled at the college are admitted based upon performance in a student recital, a Level III jury exam, and written evaluations from all music faculty who have worked with the student. Application for entrance into the program must be completed and returned to the Music Office by October 15 for processing in Semester I, or by March 15 for processing in Semester II. Applications received after those dates will be processed the following semester.

    Performance majors are generally reviewed for continuance at the end of the third semester in the program. A student not approved for continuance in the program is no longer in that program. A student who wishes to reapply for entrance into the program may do so the following semester and may take the continuance exam in the subsequent semester, or later.

    Bachelor of Music Requirements for Church Music Majors

    Students seeking this degree have the choice of organ or choral emphasis.

    1. Requirements for All Bachelor of Music Students (listed above).

    2. Additional Music Course Requirements

      Performance Studies, Principal performing area:

      • Organ emphasis:
        Organ lessons (1.0) each semester, with a minimum of 6.0 courses required for graduation

      • Choral emphasis:
        Voice lessons (1.0) each semester, with a minimum of 6.0 courses required for graduation

        • Performance Studies, Secondary performing area: four semesters (0.25 each)

        • Conducting 252, and either 253 or 354 (0.5 each)
        • Vocal Pedagogy 364 (0.25)
        • The Child and Adolescent Voice 365 (0.25)
        • Choral Literature 287, 288 (0.5 each)
        • Two courses selected from the following: Theory 313, 314; Composition 222, 223, 324; History-Literature 341, 342, 343, 344, 345; Multi-Cultural Music 236, 237

        • For students with organ emphasis, skills in improvisation and service playing are included in organ lessons.

        • Choral emphasis: Music Electives, 0.5 course (may include lessons beyond the stated requirement)

        • Music in Christian Worship 235 (Interim)

          Church Music Practicum 391, 392 (0.25 each)

    3. Performance Studies: Credit, Level, and Practice Requirements

      A weekly one-hour lesson in the principal performing area is 1.0 course per semester, Level I for the first two years, Level II in the junior and senior years. The minimum practice requirement is three hours per day for organ (organ emphasis) and two hours per day for voice (choral emphasis).

      All other performance study is 0.25 for a weekly half-hour lesson, Level I. The minimum practice requirement is one hour per day.

      Performance study transferred from the Bachelor of Arts program to the Bachelor of Music program retains its original value. In the semester that a Church Music major is admitted to the program, the double lesson credit in the principal performing area may be made retroactive to the beginning of the semester if the student's course load allows and the practice requirement has been fulfilled.

    4. Performance Requirements

      A half recital or three student recital appearances in the principal performing area in the junior year.

      A full recital in the senior year, with at least 50% in the principal performing area. The student must successfully pass a pre-recital jury exam prior to the recital.

    5. Requirements for Secondary Performing Area

      Church Music majors with organ emphasis must have four semesters (0.25 each) of voice as the secondary area; those with choral emphasis must have four semesters (0.25 each) of a keyboard instrument as the secondary area. If voice is the secondary area, the first semester of study may be voice class. If keyboard is the secondary area, the first two semesters of study may be piano or organ class.

    6. Program Admission and Continuance

      Prospective students are admitted based on an audition in the principal performing area.

      Students already enrolled at the college are admitted based upon performance in a student recital, a Level III jury exam, and written evaluations from all music faculty who have worked with the student. Applications for entrance into the program must be completed and returned to the Music Office by October 15 for processing in Semester I or by March 15 for processing in Semester II. Applications received after these dates will be processed the following semester.

      Church Music majors are generally reviewed for continuance at the end of the third semester in the program. A student not approved for continuance in the program is no longer in that program. A student who wishes to reapply for entrance into the program may do so the following semester and may take the continuance exam in the subsequent semester, or later.

    Bachelor of Music Requirements for Theory-Composition Majors

    1. Requirements for All Bachelor of Music Students (listed above).

    2. Additional Music Course Requirements

      Performance Studies: at least six semesters (0.25 each), with four in the same area.

      Theory 313, 314

      Composition 222, 223, 324, 325

      Conducting 252, 253 (0.5 each)

      Instrumental Techniques 166, 167, 168, 169 (0.25 each)

      Instrumentation 221 (0.5)

      Music in the Electronic Medium 225 (Interim)

      Musical Acoustics, Physics 252 (Interim)

      Three courses selected from the following: History-Literature 341, 342, 343, 344, 345; Multi-Cultural Music 236 or 237; an additional Level II or III Music Interim

    3. Performance Studies: Credit, Level, and Practice Requirements

      Performance study receives 0.25 credit for a weekly half-hour lesson, Level I. The minimum practice requirement is one hour of practice per day.

    4. Performance Requirements

      Two performances on a student recital, of which at least one must be in the junior or senior year.

      A presentation of original works in recital. Must receive prior approval from major composition teacher.

    5. Requirements for Keyboard Proficiency

      Theory-Composition majors must have four semesters of keyboard or demonstrate adequate keyboard facility by examination.

    6. Program Admission and Continuance

      Prospective students are admitted based on a composition portfolio and an interview with a member of the Theory-Composition faculty. A performance audition is optional. Theory-Composition students are usually admitted to the program only after beginning their study at St. Olaf, typically after being enrolled in a composition course.

      Students already enrolled at the college are admitted based on a composition portfolio, an interview with the Theory-Composition faculty, and written evaluations from all music faculty who have worked with the student.

      Theory-Composition majors are generally reviewed for continuance at the end of the third semester in the program. A student not approved for continuance in the program is no longer in that program. A student who wishes to reapply for entrance into the program may do so the following semester and may take the continuance exam in the subsequent semester, or later.

    Bachelor of Music Requirements for Music Education Majors

    This degree comes with instrumental or vocal specialization.

    1. Requirements for All Bachelor of Music Students (listed above).

    2. Additional Music Course Requirements

      Performance Studies, Principal performing area: at least six semesters (0.25 each) (for instrumental specialization, must be a brass, percussion, string, or woodwind instrument, or piano; for vocal specialization, must be voice or piano). For students with voice as the principal performing area, the first semester of study may be voice class.

      Performance Studies, Secondary performing area: two or four semesters (0.25 each) (see item 5 below)

      The Child and Adolescent Voice 365 (0.25)

      One course selected from the following: Theory 313, 314; Composition 222, 223; History-Literature 341, 342, 343, 344, 345.

      One course Multi-Cultural Music 236 or 237

      Instrumental specialization:

      Conducting 253 and either 252 or 354 (0.5 each)

      Instrumental Techniques 166, 167, 168, 169 (0.25 each)

      Instrumentation 221 (0.5)

      Voice or Voice Class, one semester (0.25), and at least one semester of participation in a choral ensemble

      Vocal specialization:

      Conducting 252 and either 253 or 354 (0.5 each)

      Vocal Pedagogy 364 (0.25)

      Choral Literature I 287 (0.5)

      Basic Instrumental Techniques 165 (0.25) (or 166, 167, 168, and 169)

      Professional Education Courses: Education 231 (0.0), 290, 330, 372 (0.5), 375 (0.5), 381 (0.5), 385, 389 (2.5)

      Music Methods Courses: Education 355, 356 (0.5); plus 359 (0.5) for instrumental, or 358 (0.5) for vocal See also the Human Relations requirements listed under the Department of Education (see Index).

    3. Performance Studies: Course Credit, Level, and Practice Requirements

      Performance study receives 0.25 credit for a weekly half-hour lesson, Level I. The minimum practice requirement is one hour of practice per day.

    4. Performance Requirements

      Two solo performances on a student recital in the junior year in the principal performing area.

      A half recital in the senior year in the principal performing area.

      Two performances on a student recital in a small ensemble in the area of the student's concentration (instrumental or vocal)

    5. Requirements for Secondary Performing Area and Keyboard Proficiency

      Music Education majors must have two semesters (0.25 each) of a secondary performing area, except in the following cases:

      1. Instrumental Music Education majors who have piano as the principal performing area must have four semesters (0.25 each) of a brass, percussion, string, or woodwind instrument as the secondary area.

      2. Vocal Music Education majors who have piano as the principal performing area must have four semesters (0.25 each) of voice as the secondary area.

      For students with voice as the secondary performing area, the first semester of voice may be voice class, except for vocal music education majors with piano as the principal performing area. For students with piano as the secondary performing area, up to two semesters of piano class may be counted toward the requirement.

      Music Education majors must satisfactorily complete four semesters (0.25 each) of keyboard study or pass the keyboard proficiency exam, which includes sight-playing, harmonization, improvisation, and performance.

    6. Ensemble Requirements

      All Bachelor of Music students must participate in an organization ensemble every semester. For Music Education majors, this must include four semesters in band or orchestra (instrumental specialization) or four semesters in choir (vocal specialization).

    7. Program Admission and Continuance

      Prospective students are admitted based on an audition in the principal performing area. Admission is provisional, subject to official approval as outlined in Candidates for Teacher Education.

      Students already enrolled at the college can apply for admission to the program as outlined in Candidates for Teacher Education.

      Music Education majors are generally reviewed for continuance in the first semester of the junior year. A student not approved for continuance in the program is no longer in that program. A student who wishes to reapply for entrance into the program may do so the following semester and may take the continuance exam in the subsequent semester, or later.

      A student who has piano as the principal performing area must perform a minimum of two successful Level II juries in the secondary instrument before continuance in the program is approved, preferably the juries applicable to the entrance and continuance exams. Exceptions must be arranged ahead of time and approved by the jury committee.

      Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Requirements

      Students may choose a general music major, a music major with emphasis in History-Literature or Theory-Composition, or a music major with Teaching Credential.

      General Education Requirements for All Bachelor of Arts Music Majors

      The General Education requirements of the College must be met by all B.A. music majors. See Index for details. (For students with the Teaching Credential, Educational Psychology 290 fulfills one course requirement in Studies in Human Behavior and Society.)

      Music Course Requirements for All Bachelor of Arts Music Majors

      Ear Training, Sightsinging and Keyboard 111, 112, 211, 212 (0.25 each)

      Theory 113, 114, 213, 214 (0.75 each)

      History-Literature 241, 242; one period course selected from the following: 341, 342, 343, 344, or 345. These three courses together also meet the Music Department's requirement for Writing in the major.

      Performance Studies: Credit, Level, and Practice Requirements for All Bachelor of Arts Music Majors

      Performance studies course credit is 0.25, Level I, for a weekly half-hour lesson and six hours of practice per week, one hour per day. (See Music Major Scholarships, Auditions, and Fees on page 132)

      Performance study transferred from the Bachelor of Music program to the Bachelor of Arts program retains its original value.

      Performance Requirements for All Bachelor of Arts Music Majors

      Two solo performances on a student recital, of which one must be in the junior or senior year.

      Ensemble and Recital Attendance Requirements for All Bachelor of Arts Music Majors

      Four semesters of participation in an organization ensemble are required.

      All Bachelor of Arts music majors are required to attend a minimum of ten recitals or concerts per semester, with a minimum of 60 required for graduation. Senior music majors who have completed the requirement are not required to verify further recital attendance.

  • A. Requirements for the Major

    Requirements for All Music Majors in the Bachelor of Arts Program (listed above).

    Performance Studies, six semesters (0.25 each), with four in the same area.

    One additional course selected from the following: Theory 313, 314; Composition 222, 223; History-Literature 341, 342, 343, 344, 345; Multi-Cultural Music 236, 237.

    B. Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Music Major with Teaching Credential

    1. Music Course Requirements for the Major with Teaching Credential (K-12 with Specialization in Instrumental or Vocal Music)

      Requirements for All Music Majors in the Bachelor of Arts Program (listed above)

      Performance Studies, Principal performing area, six semesters (0.25 each) (see item 4 below).

      Performance Studies, Secondary performing area, two or four semesters (0.25) (see item 5 below).

      Conducting 251 (0.5)

      The Child and Adolescent Voice 365 (0.25)

      One course Multi-Cultural Music: 236 or 237

      Instrumental specialization:

      Conducting 253 (0.5)

      Instrumental Techniques 166, 167, 168, 169 (0.25 each)

      Instrumentation 221 (0.5)

      Voice or Voice Class, one semester (0.25), and at least one semester of participation in a choral ensemble

      Vocal specialization:

      Conducting 252 (0.5)

      Vocal Pedagogy 364 (0.25)

      Choral Literature I 287

      Basic Instrumental Techniques 165 (0.25) (or 166, 167, 168, and 169)

      Professional Education Courses: Education 231 (0.0), 290, 330, 372 (0.5), 375 (0.5), 381 (0.5), 385, 389 (2.5)

      Music Methods Courses: Education 355, 356 (0.5); and 359 (0.5) (instrumental specialization) or 358 (0.5) (vocal specialization)

      Additional requirements:

      1. 1.0 course, Art or Speech-Theater

      2. 0.25 course, Dance Technique (counts toward General Education Physical Activity requirement)

      3. See also the Human Relations requirements listed under the Department of Education (see Index).

    2. Program Admission and Continuance

      See Candidates for Teacher Education.

    3. Performance Requirements

      The two solo performances mentioned above must be in the student's principal performing area. In addition, two performances are required on a student recital in a small ensemble in the student's area of certification (instrumental or vocal).

    4. Requirements for Principal Performing Area.

      For instrumental specialization, the principal performing area must be brass, percussion, string, woodwind, or piano; for vocal specialization it must be voice or piano. For students with voice as the principal performing medium, the first semester of study may be voice class.

    5. Requirements for Secondary Performing Area and Keyboard Proficiency

      Students must have two semesters (0.25 each) of a secondary performing area, except in the following cases:

      1. Instrumental specialization: Students with piano as the principal performing area must have four semesters (0.25 each) of a brass, percussion, string, or woodwind instrument as the secondary area.

      2. Vocal specialization: Students who have piano as the principal performing area must have four semesters (0.25 each) of voice as the secondary area.

        For students with voice as the secondary performing area, the first semester of voice may be voice class, except for vocal music education majors with piano as the principal performing area. For students with piano as the secondary performing area, up to two semesters of piano class may be counted toward the requirement.

        Students must satisfactorily complete four semesters (0.25 each) of keyboard study or pass the keyboard proficiency exam, which includes sight-playing, harmonization, improvisation, and performance.

      3. Ensemble Requirements

        Ensemble participation must be in the area of the student's certification (instrumental or vocal)

    C. Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Music Major with History-Literature Emphasis

    1. Music Course Requirements for the Major with History-Literature Emphasis

      Requirements for All Music Majors in the Bachelor of Arts Program (listed above).

      Performance Studies, six semesters (0.25 each), with four in the same area. Organ or voice class can serve as the first semester of principal instrument study.

      Three courses selected from the following: History-Literature 341, 342, 343, 344, 345; Multi-Cultural Music 236 or 237.

      One course selected from the following: Theory 222, 313, 314.

      2. Program Admission

      Students wishing to pursue this program must register with a member of the music history faculty before the end of the junior year, preferably earlier.

    2. Senior Writing Portfolio

      During the final semester the student must submit to the music history faculty a portfolio including revisions of at least three papers previously submitted for Level III music courses. These papers should demonstrate the student's best work in research and historical inquiry and should take into consideration comments received when the papers were initially submitted.

    D. Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Music Major with Theory-Composition Emphasis

    1. Music Course Requirements for the Major with Theory-Composition Emphasis

      Requirements for All Music Majors in the Bachelor of Arts Program (listed above).

      Performance Studies, six semesters (0.25 each), with four in the same area. Organ or voice class can serve as the first semester of principal instrument study.

      Instrumentation 221 (0.5).

      Composition I 223.

      Two courses selected from the following: Theory 313, 314; Composition 324, 325.

      Music in the Electronic Medium 225 (Interim).

    2. Program Admission

    3. Requirements for Keyboard Proficiency

      Theory-Composition majors must have four semesters of keyboard or demonstrate adequate keyboard facility by examination.

    Courses

    Music

    Performance Studies

    Music performance studies provide the student direct access to the experience of thinking in music. They integrate aspects of music's cultural and historical contexts, its theoretical properties, and the physical and psychological character of performance.

    For the non-music major, half-hour lessons are offered weekly for 0.25 credit. Course expectations include six hours of practice per week at one hour per day, participation in studio class, and attendance at four recitals or concerts per semester.

    Lessons are available in bassoon, clarinet, cornet, euphonium, flute, horn, classical guitar, hardanger fiddle, harp, harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, jazz piano, saxophone, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, and voice.

    Students register for lessons in the Music Office, prior to college registration dates. The lesson fee is $215 for each 0.25 credit.

    Refund policy: The fee is refundable only if the student drops the course by the first day of the semester. No refund is given thereafter.

    (For information on music performance study for music majors, see Music Major Scholarships, Auditions, and Fees on page 132">132.)

    Music Courses

    110 Introduction to the Theory of Music (0.5)
    This course is designed to give the entering music major the background necessary for later courses in music theory. In this course, students develop proficiency in the basic elements of music through written and aural exercises, sight singing, and keyboard playing. The focus is on keys, key signatures, scales, intervals, triads and seventh chords, rhythm and meter, and an introduction to analysis and part-writing. Non-music majors may also take this course for General Education credit. Fall Semester only.

    111 Ear Training, Sightsinging and Keyboard I (0.25)
    Students explore dictation of rhythmic patterns and tonal melodies, sightsinging of tonal melodies, and keyboard performance of scales, intervals and harmonic progressions. Prerequisite: Music 110">110, or Music Placement Recommendation.

    112 Ear Training, Sightsinging and Keyboard II (0.25)
    A more advanced exploration of dictation of rhythmic patterns, tonal melodies and harmonic progressions, with sightsinging of tonal melodies and introduction to keyboard improvisation and harmonization of melodies. Prerequisite: Music 111.

    113 Theory I (0.75)
    In this course on music fundamentals, students develop skills in analyzing and writing tonal music and are introduced to counterpoint. Prerequisite: Music 110">110 or Music Placement Recommendation.

    114 Theory II (0.75)
    Students develop a harmonic vocabulary with exercises in harmony, dissonance treatment, and simple modulation. Prerequisite: Music 111">111 and 113">113.

    123 Discovering Musical Composition
    A course for any student interested in learning more about composition. Students who have competence in some aspect of musical performance or composition may continue to develop that interest. Students with no musical background at all are also welcome to learn about and experience the creative process in sound. Spring Semester only.

    161 Piano Class I (0.25)
    Primarily designed to complement the music major's understanding of music theory through group instruction in beginning piano. The emphasis is on practical application of sight-playing, basic chord patterns, and scales by using multi-key reading. Open to non-majors on a space-available basis only. Fall Semester only.

    162 Piano Class II (0.25)
    Continuation of Music 161. Spring Semester. Prerequisite: Music 161.

    163 Organ Class (0.25)
    The organ is an instrument which has fascinated people through the ages. Through group instruction, students learn basic skills for playing the organ and for understanding some of its mechanical complexities. Piano proficiency of at least an intermediate level is strongly recommended.

    164 Voice Class (0.25)
    Group instruction in the fundamentals of singing, plus an introduction to song literature. Class performance is required. Course may be taken a second semester.

    165 Basic Instrumental Techniques (0.25)
    This course introduces the brass, percussion, string, and woodwind families of instruments. Students play selected instruments individually and in groups, as well as discuss pedagogy, orchestration, and literature. The course is intended for students in vocal music education. Usually Spring Semester.

    166 Brass Class (0.25)
    Brass Class introduces the playing of the trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Each student develops a basic proficiency on any three of these instruments. Pedagogical techniques, repertoire, literature and maintenance are also included. Students will eventually play a solo with piano accompaniment, and perform with the class brass ensemble at the end of the term. Brass Class is intended primarily for music majors. Usually Spring Semester.

    167 Percussion Class (0.25)
    An introduction to basic techniques for percussion instruments, this class emphasizes the snare drum with instruction in performance on all instruments of the percussion family. Maintenance and minor repair are also studied. Usually Spring Semester.

    168 String Class (0.25)
    Group instruction in elementary violin, viola, cello and string bass. Students are also introduced to maintenance and minor repair. Usually Fall Semester.

    169 Woodwind Class (0.25)
    A course in the pedagogy and basic performance technique of selected instruments in the woodwind family. The pedagogy of fundamental tone production and technical facility is highlighted. Discussion topics include posture, breathing, embouchure, history of the woodwind instruments, instrument families, reed adjustment, maintenance and basic repair, resource materials, method books, solo and ensemble editions, and similarities and differences in teaching the various woodwind instruments. The course is designed for music majors. Usually offered Fall Semester.

    211 Ear Training, Sightsinging and Keyboard III (0.25)
    Students learn to sightsing tonal melodies with an emphasis on hearing, playing and improvising chromatic and modulatory materials in classical and jazz style. The class also studies score reading and dictation of contrapuntal music. Fall Semester only 1996, both semesters beginning 1997-98.Prerequisite: Music 112.

    212 Ear Training, Sightsinging and Keyboard IV (0.25)
    A study of modal harmony and 20th-century materials including jazz. Spring Semester only 1997, both semesters beginning 1997-98. Prerequisite: Music 211.

    213 Theory III (0.75)
    An examination of imitative counterpoint in Renaissance and Baroque styles. Students analyze and write in choral style and in simple Classical and Romantic forms. The class explores harmonic vocabulary including dissonant chords, figured bass and modulation, and introduces musical acoustics. Fall Semester only 1996, both semesters beginning 1997-98.Prerequisite: Music 114.

    214 Theory IV (0.75)
    Students examine the techniques and materials of music since 1875, including chromaticism and extended tonality, and analyze late 19th and 20th-century music. Spring Semester only 1997, both semesters beginning 1997-98. Prerequisite: Music 213.

    221

    Instrumentation (0.5)
    An introduction to the practical fundamentals of orchestration. Students learn about ranges, nomenclature, proper notation, characteristics of orchestral and band instruments, transposition, and scoring for various instrumental combinations including full orchestra, concert band and marching band. Usually offered Fall Semester. Prerequisite: Music 114 and junior standing. Recommended: Music 166, 167, 168, < a href="#169">169, or equivalent experience.

    222 Counterpoint
    The study of counterpoint is a way of better understanding the compositional techniques of great composers, as well as developing one's own fluency in writing music. Students learn advanced contrapuntal techniques in Renaissance, Baroque, and 20th-century styles, studying the works of such composers as Palestrina, Bach and Barber. Offered Fall Semester, 1997-98, and alternate years. Prerequisite: Music 214.

    223 Composition I
    A course in creative composition. Students are introduced to a number of compositional techniques and are given opportunities to create original works of music and hear them performed. The course also includes listening to important 20th-century works and discussing current trends in music, the changing role of the composer in society, and practical composition issues. Prerequisite: Music 112, 114, or permission of instructor.

    225 Music in the Electronic Medium
    A hands-on study of the science, aesthetics, history and current practice of electronic music. Creative projects include work with MIDI synthesizers and sequencers, as well as digital sampling and software synthesis. Prerequisite: Music 114 or approval of instructor. Offered in 1996-97,Interim only.

    230 The Art of Music
    Students develop a technique of listening, a perspective of music history, and a critical ability to understand and enjoy music. Offered each semester. Activity fee: $15.

    235 Music in Christian Worship
    A study of the musical history of hymnody and the relation between hymns and the history of the church. Also a study of the Psalms in their Biblical setting and their use in the worship of the church, with special reference to the musical settings, including Gregorian chant, Anglican chant, responsorial settings and choral settings. Offered in 1997-98 and alternate years, Interim only.

    236 Asian Music
    An introduction to the musics of four Asian cultures: China, Japan, Indonesia, and North India. The course fosters an appreciation of the cultural values which produce the music and develops the student's ability to listen perceptively and describe the music of each culture. Classes focus on lectures, listening, videos and slides. Student projects include research into one kind of Asian music and the opportunity to play instruments. Offered Fall Semester, 1996-97,and alternate years.

    237 Ethnic Music
    This study of folk and urban/popular music from Africa, North and South America, the Caribbean, and Eastern and Northern Europe introduces students to ethnomusicology and its methodology. Offered 1997-98 and alternate years.

    241 History and Literature of Music I
    The history and development of Western European music from the Middle Ages to ca. 1750. Students study the genres and styles of music from monophonic chant to concerted music of the Baroque. Fall Semester only. Prerequisite: Music 114.

    242 History and Literature of Music II
    The history and development of Western European music from ca. 1750 to the present. Students study the major forms, styles, and representative literature of the Classic and Romantic eras and the 20th century. Spring Semester only. Prerequisite: Music 114.

    251 Conducting (0.5)
    Students learn basic conducting gestures, with and without baton, through exercises in meter patterns, preparatory beats and cut-offs, cueing, dynamics, fermata, articulations, phrasing, left hand independence, and face/eye usage. Spring Semester only. Prerequisite: Music 114, or permission of instructor.

    252 Choral Conducting (0.5)
    The course includes rehearsal techniques, vocal preparation, auditioning and selecting voices, and observation of conductors on campus and in the community. Fall Semester only. Prerequisite: Music 251.

    253 Instrumental Conducting (0.5)
    Students learn conducting techniques for instrumental literature as well as score preparation and reading the full score. They study characteristic examples from standard band and orchestra literature, with practical experience in conducting an instrumental ensemble. Introduction to rehearsal techniques. Observation of conducting faculty. Spring Semester only. Prerequisite: Music 251.

    263 English Lyric Diction (0.25)
    A study and practice of the principles for singing in English with clear and expressive enunciation. Course content includes phonetic analysis using the International Phonetic Alphabet and identifying and exercising the phonemic features of English through class performances and listening assignments. Offered 1996-97, Fall Semester, and alternate years. Prerequisite: two semesters of voice lessons.

    264 Italian Lyric Diction (0.25)
    A study and practice of the principles for singing in Italian with clear and expressive enunciation. Course content includes phonetic analysis using the International Phonetic Alphabet and identifying and exercising the phonemic features of Italian through class performances and listening assignments. Also includes an introduction to Spanish and Latin diction. Offered 1996-97, Spring Semester, and alternate years. Prerequisite: two semesters of voice lessons.

    265 German Lyric Diction (0.25)
    A study and practice of the principles for singing in German with clear and expressive enunciation. Course content includes phonetic analysis using the International Phonetic Alphabet and identifying and exercising the phonemic features of German through class performances and listening assignments. Also includes an introduction to Norwegian diction. Offered 1997-98, Fall Semester, and alternate years. Prerequisite: two semesters of voice lessons.

    266 French Lyric Diction (0.25)
    A study and practice of the principles for singing in French with clear and expressive enunciation. Course content includes phonetic analysis using the International Phonetic Alphabet and identifying and exercising the phonemic features of French through class performances and listening assignments. Offered 1997-98, Spring Semester, and alternate years. Prerequisite: two semesters of voice lessons.

    267 Advanced Acting for the Lyric Stage (0.5)
    A studio course focusing on advanced techniques of acting and singing for the musical stage with emphasis on opera. Students explore voice, movement, improvisation, and characterization at an advanced level. They receive coaching in musical and dramatic style of solo and small ensemble literature, with class performance of prepared scenes. Prerequisites: two semesters of voice study and Speech-Theater 131 (Acting for the Lyric Stage), or permission of instructor. Offered 1996-97 and alternate years.

    275 Instrumental Chamber Music (0.25)
    This is a course for the study and performance of repertoire for strings, winds, percussion, and keyboard. Frequently this course has included string quartets, woodwind quintets or brass quintets. Existing ensembles may enroll, or new groups may be formed. The course calls for regular and frequent rehearsals, with faculty coaching sessions, culminating in recital performances. Additional study may involve selected recordings and other materials. Students may earn up to one course credit, but only 0.25 per semester. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    281 Vocal Solo Literature I (0.25)
    A survey of solo vocal repertoire from the 12th century through the 17th century with an emphasis on the study of scores and selected recordings. Includes studio performance. Offered Fall Semester, 1996-97, and alternate years. Prerequisite: two semesters of voice lessons.

    282 Vocal Solo Literature II (0.25)
    A survey of solo vocal repertoire of the 18th century (late Baroque and Classical) with an emphasis on the study of scores and selected recordings. Includes studio performance. Offered Spring Semester, 1996-97, and alternate years. Prerequisite: two semesters of voice lessons.

    283 Vocal Solo Literature III (0.25)
    A survey of solo vocal repertoire of the 19th Century (Romantic) with an emphasis on the study of scores and selected recordings. Includes studio performance. Offered Fall Semester, 1997-98, and alternate years. Prerequisite: two semesters of voice lessons.

    284 Vocal Solo Literature IV (0.25)
    A survey of solo vocal repertoire of the 20th Century with an emphasis on the study of scores and selected recordings. Includes studio performance. Offered Spring Semester, 1997-98, and alternate years. Prerequisite: two semesters of voice lessons.

    287 Choral Literature I (0.5)
    A study of the smaller forms of choral literature from the Renaissance to the present with emphasis on music suitable for junior and senior high school and church choirs. Students will study scores and discuss interpretation and conducting problems. Prerequisite: Music 114 and junior standing. Spring Semester only.

    288 Choral Literature II (0.5)
    A study of the larger forms of choral music from the Baroque to the present. Students will study scores and recordings and discuss interpretation and conducting problems. Offered Spring Semester, 1997-98, and alternate years. Prerequisite: Music 114 and junior standing.

    294 Internship

    298 Independent Study

    313 Analysis of Tonal Music
    Analysis is a course of discovery, using advanced tools of music theory to examine the ways in which great works of music are put together. The course examines principles of form and style, and introduces a range of analytical techniques designed to help the student come to a deeper understanding of tonal music. The course focuses on Classical and Romantic literature, with some work in 20th-century tonality as well. Offered Spring Semester 1996-97 and alternate years. Prerequisite: Music 214.

    314 Analysis of 20th-Century Music
    An analytical study of the wide range of musical styles found in the 20th Century. The course provides an opportunity to study important works from our time and to come to a deeper understanding of their structure and meaning. Students study atonal music theory in depth, and examine some of the many new approaches to tonality in our time. Offered Spring Semester 1997-98 and alternate years. Prerequisite: Music 214.

    324 Composition II
    Continued individual study in creative composition, focusing on smaller ensembles. Students develop more advanced technique in writing for instruments and voice. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Music 223.

    325 Composition III
    Continued individual study in creative composition, including writing for large ensembles. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Music 221, 223, 324, and permission of instructor.

    341 Music of the Renaissance Era
    Studies in the music literature and styles of the Renaissance, 1450-1600. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: Music 241, 242.

    342 Music of the Baroque Era
    Studies in the music literature and styles of the Baroque, 1600-1750. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: Music 241, 242.

    343 Music of the Classical and Romantic Eras
    Studies in the music literature and styles of the late 18th and 19th centuries. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: Music 241, 242.

    344 Music of the 20th Century
    Studies in the music literature of the 20th century (ca. 1890-present). Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: Music 241, 242.

    345 Advanced Study in Music History
    Studies in a specific aspect or area of music history. Content and nature of the course change, as determined by the instructor and the department. Flexible schedule. Prerequisite: Music 241, 242.

    354 Advanced Conducting (0.5)
    Students study advanced baton techniques, including meter changes, asymmetrical meters, advanced fermata situations, pattern variety, melds, and 20th-century demands (including the contemporary score and aleatoric music). The art of programming, continuation of score preparation, score reading, score interpretation, and memorization. Emphasis on handling different stylistic traditions. Conducting the recitative. Continued practical experience in conducting an ensemble and observing rehearsals on and off campus. Fall Semester only. Prerequisite: Music 252 or 253, and permission of instructor.

    361 Piano Pedagogy (0.25)
    This course introduces principles and varied methods of effective and creative piano teaching, along with piano studio management. Although the focus is on teaching young beginners, the course also addresses the teaching of intermediate students. Students develop skills through actual teaching experience. Offered Fall Semester, 1997-98, and alternate years. Prerequisite: three semesters of piano lessons, of which the first semester may be piano class, or permission of the instructor.

    364 Vocal Pedagogy (0.25)
    A systematic pedagogical approach to the study of voice production for use in the studio or classroom. Students examine basic voice physiology, the healthy use and care of the voice, voice problems, and appropriate vocal literature. Fall Semester only. Prerequisite: three semesters of voice lessons, one of which may be voice class; or permission of instructor.

    365 The Child and Adolescent Voice (0.25)
    The principles of vocal pedagogy applied to the child and adolescent voice with an emphasis on understanding the developing voice and establishing good vocal habits with appropriate techniques and literature. Prerequisites: Music 251, completion of one semester of voice or voice class, and junior standing, or permission of instructor.

    391 Church Music Practicum I (0.25)
    The role of music in worship with emphasis on strategies for developing music groups in worship and church education, including the use of handbells and Orff instruments. Offered Fall Semester, 1997-98, and alternate years. Prerequisite: Music 214 or permission of instructor.

    392 Church Music Practicum II (0.25)
    A continuation of studies begun in Music 393. Students consider recruitment and music administration, and composing and arranging music for worship. Offered Spring Semester, 1997-98,and alternate years. Prerequisite: Music 391.

    394 Internship

    398 Independent Research

    Interim

    The following Interim courses were offered in January 1996:

    • Music 130 The Music Spectrum
    • Music 132 Orchestral Music
    • Music 235 Music in Christian Worship
    • Music 269 Opera Workshop

    Paracollege Seminars

    The following Paracollege seminar, approved for music credit and open to general college students, was given in 1994-95:

  • American Music from 1850 to the Present

    Independent Study and Research

    Available in many areas not regularly taught.

    Faculty

    Carolyn Jennings (Chair)
    Professor of Music, 1960-63, 1966-
    B.A., Iowa; M.M., Michigan
    Piano

    Robert Adney
    Instructor in Music, 1985-
    Percussion, percussion ensemble, percussion methods

    Steven Amundson
    Professor of Music, 1981-
    B.A., Luther; M.M., Northwestern
    Orchestra, conducting, theory

    Anton Armstrong
    Harry R. and Thora Helseth Tosdal Professor of Music, 1988-
    B.M., St. Olaf; M.M., Illinois; D.M.A., Michigan State
    Choir, conducting, voice, art of music

    David Carter
    Associate Professor of Music, 1988-
    B.F.A., Minnesota; M.M., Indiana; D.M.A., Illinois
    Cello, chamber music, music appreciation, string methods

    Geraldine Casper
    Instructor in Music, 1995-
    B.M., Eastern Washington
    Violin, string methods

    Beth Christensen
    Professor, 1977-
    B.M., M.S., Illinois; M.A., Minnesota
    Music librarian

    Douglas Cleveland
    Instructor of Music, 1996-
    B.M., Eastman; M.M., Indiana
    Organ

    Anna Clift
    Instructor in Music, 1995-
    B.M., Indiana; M.M., SUNY- Stonybrook
    Cello

    Dan Dressen
    Associate Professor of Music, 1982-
    B.S., Bemidji State; M.F.A., D.M.A., Minnesota
    Voice, diction, music theater, vocal literature, fine arts

    Margaret Eaves-Smith
    Associate Professor of Music, 1979-
    B.M., M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music
    Voice, vocal literature

    Andrea Een
    Associate Professor of Music, 1977-
    B.M., M.M., D.M.A., Illinois
    Violin, viola, chamber music

    Helen Arveson Engen
    Instructor in Music, 1969-
    B.A., St. Olaf
    Voice

    Lynn Erickson
    Instructor in Music, 1993-
    B.A., Bethel; M.F.A., D.M.A., Minnesota
    Trumpet

    Alison Feldt
    Assistant Professor of Music, 1989-
    B.A., Luther; M.A., Iowa; D.M.A., Minnesota
    Voice, vocal pedagogy, vocal literature

    John Ferguson
    Elliot M. and Klara Stockdal Johnson Professor of Organ and Church Music, 1983-
    B.M., Oberlin; M.A., Kent State; D.M.A., Eastman
    Organ, church music, choir, cantor to the student congregation,

    Ruth Ferguson
    Instructor in Music, 1986-
    B.A., Concordia (Moorhead); M.M., Eastman
    Organ

    Charles Forsberg
    Professor of Music, 1972-
    B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Minnesota
    Theory

    Yakov Gelfand
    Assistant Professor of Music, 1985-
    M.A., Ph.D., Leningrad Conservatory
    Piano

    Jennifer Gerth
    Instructor in Music, 1995-
    B.A., St. Olaf; M.M., Northwestern
    Clarinet

    Kenneth Graber
    Professor of Music, 1973-
    B.A., Bethel; M.M., Wichita State; Ph.D., Iowa
    Piano

    Charles Gray
    Associate Professor of Music, 1983-84, 1986-
    B.M., Wheaton; M.M., Michigan
    Violin, viola, chamber music

    Peter Hamlin
    Assistant Professor of Music, 1992-
    B.A., Middlebury; M.M., University of Northern Iowa School of Music; Ph.D., Eastman
    Composition, theory, electronic music

    Sheila Hanford
    Instructor in Music, 1995-
    B.M., Northwestern
    Violin, viola, string methods

    Alice Hanson
    Professor of Music, 1982-
    B.A., Wells; M.M., Ph.D., Illinois
    Music history

    Janis Hardy
    Associate Professor of Music, Paracollege Tutor, 1980-83, 1985-
    Voice, acting for the lyric stage, opera workshop

    Ruben Haugen
    Instructor in Music, 1957-
    B.M., M.M., MacPhail
    Saxophone, jazz ensembles

    Gerald Hoekstra
    Professor of Music, 1981-
    B.A., Calvin; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State
    Music history

    Anthony Holt
    Instructor in Music, 1991-
    B.A., Christ Church, Oxford
    Voice, chamber music, early music ensembles

    Sigrid Johnson
    Instructor in Music, 1983-
    B.M., St. Cloud State; M.M., Michigan
    Choir, voice

    Mark Kelley
    Instructor in Music, 1991-
    B.M.E., University of Nebraska (Lincoln)
    Bassoon

    Robert Kendall
    Associate Professor of Music, 1965-
    B.M., M.M., Syracuse
    Theory

    Gloria Kiester
    Associate Professor of Music, 1967-
    B.A., St. Olaf; M.M.Ed., Colorado
    Music Education, Asian music

    Lynn Kitzerow
    Assistant Professor of Music, 1994-
    B.S., Dr. Martin Luther College; M.C.M., Concordia (River Forest); Ph.D., Minnesota
    Theory

    Merilee Klemp
    Instructor in Music, 1992-
    B.A., Augsburg; M.A., Minnesota
    Oboe

    Jill Mahr
    Instructor in Music, 1995-
    B.Mus., Minnesota (Duluth); M.Mus., Northwestern
    Handbell ensembles

    Timothy J. Mahr
    Associate Professor of Music, 1994-
    B.M., B.A., St. Olaf; M.A., D.M.A., Iowa
    Band, conducting, composition, chamber music

    Mary Martz
    Instructor in Music, 1994-
    B.S., Moorhead State
    Voice

    Priscilla McAfee
    Instructor in Music, 1995-
    B.M., M.M., Juilliard
    French Horn

    Harriet McCleary
    Instructor in Music, 1994-
    B.M., B.M.E., Texas Christian; M.M., Westminster Choir College; D.M.A., Minnesota
    Voice

    James McGuire
    Instructor in Music, 1979-
    B.S., M.M., Mankato State
    Classical guitar

    James McKeel
    Associate Professor of Music, 1986-
    B.M.Ed., Westminster; M.M., Minnesota
    Voice, vocal literature, music theater

    Kevin McLaughlin
    Instructor in Music, 1993-
    B.M., Michigan; M.M., Yale; D.M.A., Minnesota
    Trumpet

    Anna Mooy
    Instructor in Music, 1991-
    B.M., M.M., Brigham Young
    Voice

    Graeme Morton
    Visiting Professor of Music, 1996-
    B.A., M.M., University of Queensland
    Choir, organist for the student congregation

    Elinor Niemisto
    Instructor in Music, 1985-
    B.M., M.M., Michigan
    Harp

    Paul Niemisto
    Associate Professor of Music, 1978-
    B.M., M.M., Michigan
    Band, low brass, brass methods, music education

    Barbara Nymark
    Instructor in Music, 1985-
    B.A., M.A., Minnesota
    Piano

    Paul Ousley
    Instructor in Music, 1992-
    B.A., Wisconsin (Eau Claire); M.M., Eastman
    String bass, string methods

    Nancy Paddleford
    Associate Professor of Music, 1974-75, 1976-
    B.M., M.M., Indiana; D.M.A., Minnesota
    Piano

    Donna Niebuhr Paulsen
    Instructor in Music, 1972-
    B.A., St. Olaf
    Piano

    Bruce Phelps
    Instructor in Music, 1993-
    B.A., Concordia (Moorhead); M.S., Bemidji State
    Music education

    Jo Ann Polley
    Professor of Music, 1981-
    B.A., St. Olaf; M.M., Northwestern; Ph.D., Michigan State
    Clarinet, orchestra, woodwind methods, chamber music

    Tom Prin
    Instructor in Music, 1995-
    B.M.E., MacPhail
    Jazz piano

    Sue Roberts
    Instructor in Music, 1989-
    B.M., Morningside; M.M., D.M.A., Kansas
    Trombone

    Lori Ronning
    Instructor in Music, 1991-
    B.M., Oberlin; M.M., Michigan
    Ensemble pianist

    Kay Sahlin
    Instructor in Music, 1979-
    B.A., St. Olaf
    Flute

    Cora Scholz
    Instructor in Music, 1988-
    B.A., St. Olaf; M.M., Illinois
    Voice, vocal pedagogy for young voice

    Robert Scholz
    Professor of Music, 1968-
    B.A., St. Olaf; M.M., D. M.A., Illinois
    Choir, voice, conducting, choral literature

    Robert Smith
    Assistant Professor of Music, 1995-
    B.M., St. Olaf; M.M., Yale; D.M.A., Texas (Austin)
    Voice, vocal literature

    Cynthia Stokes
    Instructor in Music, 1967-69, 1970-
    B.A., Radcliffe; M.M., New England Conservatory
    Flute

    Kathleen Stuart
    Instructor in Music, 1995-
    B.M., M.A., Eastern Illinois
    Collegium Musicum

    Lynn Tschudy
    Assistant Professor of Music, 1994-
    .M., M.M., D.M., Indiana
    Piano

    Linda Turpening
    Instructor in Music, 1993-
    B.A., M.A., Pennsylvania
    Piano pedagogy

    A. DeWayne Wee
    Professor Emeritus of Music, 1966-
    B.A., St. Olaf; S.M.M., Union Seminary; M.S., Juilliard; D.Mus., Indiana
    Piano

    Theo Wee
    Professor of Music, 1966-73, 1974-
    B.F.A., South Dakota State; S.M.M., Union Seminary
    Organ, piano

    Paul Westermeyer
    Visiting Professor of Music, 1992, 1994, 1996
    B.A., Elmhurst; B.D., Lancaster Theological Seminary; S.M.M., Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Chicago
    Church Music