Music Department Student Handbook 2012 - 2013
Dr. Elfie Schults-Berndt (1954-2009) The Lake Michigan College Music Department Student Handbook is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Dr. Elfie Schults-Berndt. Dr. Berndt was the consummate teacher, colleague, and friend. Throughout her career at Lake Michigan College she impacted many people’s lives through her vision, her determination, and her incredible integrity and strength of spirit. Dr. Berndt was first, and foremost, a teacher who selflessly devoted herself to bettering the quality of education for the music students at Lake Michigan College. During her tenure Dr. Berndt developed and promoted a Visiting Artist Concert series and master classes; established piano and music technology labs; expanded music theory offerings; spearheaded the ―Music Matters‖ campaign to raise over $500,000 to replace aging pianos and instruments and add new instruments; added a state of the art Wenger © practice suite; added storage lockers for student instruments; and, investigated and put into motion the pursuit of departmental accreditation with the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The Music program continues to work towards this goal. Because of Dr. Berndt’s vision and drive the Lake Michigan College Music Program was dedicated as an ―All Steinway Institution‖ in 2007, the only such institution in the state of Michigan. Dr. Berndt served as an adjunct instructor of music at Lake Michigan beginning in 1989. In 1992 she became a full time instructor and the Director of Music, serving in that capacity until the summer of 2009. During her tenure at the college, Dr. Berndt taught piano, music theory, and aural comprehension. She accompanied numerous performers, both students and professionals, in recital and concert. Dr. Berndt was the recipient of the Lake Michigan College Faculty of the Year Award in 2001. In 2006, the Carnegie Foundation awarded Dr. Berndt the Michigan Professor of the Year Award. She was the first LMC Professor to receive such an award. Throughout her career, Dr. Berndt appeared with orchestras including the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Michiana Chamber Orchestra, Southshore Concert Band, Buffalo Philharmonic, and SUNY Buffalo Symphonic Orchestra. Dr. Berndt was often invited to adjudicate for festivals and competitions, and was frequently asked to present master classes in piano. Adjudications that she participated in included the Michigan Music Teachers State Piano Finals, the Ann Arbor Bach Association, and the Holland Piano Teachers Forum.
CONTENTS I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII.
The Music Department Mission The Student Handbook What it Means to be a Music Student Careers in Music Auditions Placement Exams Facilities & Equipment Degree Requirements Transferring Faculty Advisors Recital Attendance Academic Honesty Applied Music – Policies & Procedures Student Recitals Musicianship Courses & Requirements Ensembles Scholarships, Awards & Employment College & Community Resources
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APPENDICES A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M.
Faculty and Staff Associate in Arts/Music Concentration Advising Form Associate in Applied Sciences/Music Concentration Advising Form Admission and Music Scholarship Application Description of Endowed Scholarships Applied Lesson Policies Semester Repertoire List Music Jury Adjudication Form Student Recital Information Form Pre-Recital Hearing Pre-Recital Hearing and Recital - Faculty Approval Form LMC Performance Ensembles Student Key Request Form
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THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT MISSION
The Music Department believes that the study of music is an essential component in the education of all people, that musical experiences enrich the lives of all who embrace them, and that through active musical participation people can bridge cultures, classes, and races. The mission of the Music Department is: 1. To provide quality learning opportunities for music majors 2. To serve the needs of the general student population 3. To advance teaching, performance, creativity, and professional development among its faculty 4. To serve as a cultural resource center for students, the college community, the region, and the profession at large Fundamental to the success of the Music Department are certain core values: Excellence We maintain academic quality through regular program review, student and peer teaching evaluation, and the implementation of national standards as set forth by the National Association of Schools of Music. Student Centered/Customer Focused Advising, mentoring, and outreach are the key components of our approach to building support and understanding of students and the community. Responsive We respond to the needs of students and the community with constant review, analysis, research, and action. Diversity We strive to create a diverse community that represents all segments of society, including women, ethnic-minorities and people with disabilities, in our student body, faculty and staff. Caring We promote a caring environment for students, community, and colleagues including recognition of faculty and staff for exceptional performance, open and honest communication, shared planning, participative management, encouragement of responsible and creative risk-taking, and provisions for professional development.
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THE STUDENT HANDBOOK
This Student Handbook contains important information not found in other College publications. It has been prepared to explain departmental procedures, to facilitate entry into the music program, and to provide a guide for future degree planning. If you have questions not covered in this handbook, please feel free to discuss them with your academic advisor or the department director. Keep your copy of the Student Handbook for reference throughout your stay at Lake Michigan College. All forms, evaluation sheets, and specific requirements referred to in the Student Handbook are available upon request from the Performing Arts Office located in F129B of the LMC Mendel Center for Arts & Technology. Other College publications you should read include: College Catalog – This is the primary source of your information about LMC and you are urged to read and understand it carefully. In particular, you should be clear on the degree
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requirements as they are stated in the catalog. PDF files of the college catalogue are available on the college web page. You should retain a copy of the catalog for the year of your admission, because should curriculum requirements change, you will be allowed to complete your degree under the ―old‖ catalog. This is essentially your academic contract with the College. Semester Schedule – Prior to each semester, a printed schedule listing courses to be offered, course and section numbers, time, place, and instructor will be available. Working from this schedule and in conference with your advisor, you will be able to prepare your academic plan of study for each new semester.
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WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MUSIC STUDENT
The Music Department faculty hopes that your experience here will be enriching and exciting. But first we want to share a few thoughts with you on what it means to be a music student. Because we believe that music can make the world a better place, and that musical experience enriches and elevates the human spirit, we take the preparation of our students very seriously. You are our future music educators, performers, and leaders, and you will carry on a rich and noble tradition. A career in music is very demanding. Total dedication is essential for success. The study of music will require most of your time and energy—including studying, practicing, attending concerts, performing in ensembles, and learning to listen. You are entering a highly competitive field where competence and ability are taken for granted. If you are lacking skills, ambition or dedication, there will always be someone right behind you ready, willing and eager to take your place. To be a successful music major is a difficult task, but we believe that if you have talent and are not afraid of hard work, there is no more rewarding career in the world. Many of our students transfer to four-year schools to continue work towards a bachelor’s degree in music. If you are one of those students, this means that you will have to prove yourself all over again. It will require much more than just producing an acceptable GPA. You will have to audition for acceptance into the four-year music program, and demonstrate evidence of competency in music theory, aural skills, piano proficiency, and in some schools, music history. Proper application of your time and energy here at LMC will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to transfer successfully. An important factor in college success is time management. While many LMC students carry a full-time course load while working at a part-time or even a full-time job, it is very difficult to do this and still be a successful music student. Many hours outside the classroom need to be spent practicing and in classroom preparation - at least two hours per day in applied music practice - in addition to academic course work. Some successful students find it necessary to take a part-time course load, and spend an extra year in preparation for transfer. Budgeting your time and developing discipline are the first important steps towards success for the professional musician.
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CAREERS IN MUSIC
There are many different career possibilities in music and related fields. One purpose of the community college is to make you aware of these possibilities and to offer a realistic appraisal of your chances for success. The requirements for some music careers can be entirely fulfilled by completion of the music program at LMC. For others many more years of study, possibly including one or more advanced degrees, will be necessary. Following is an incomplete list of careers in music: Music education: elementary and secondary schools; colleges; conservatories Private studio teaching Music therapy Music performance: classical, commercial, sacred, studio work Church music: organist, music director, praise team leader Music industry and merchandizing Performing arts technology Television and radio industry Music librarian Music publishing Instrument making, repair, and tuning Conducting Composing/arranging
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AUDITIONS
Auditions are an accepted fact of life in the music world. LMC holds entrance auditions for four reasons: to assess your musical ability and potential in succeeding as a music major; to assure that you are properly placed in an applied music level; to match your abilities with an ensemble; and to decide on scholarship awards. Auditions generally consist of the performance of one or two prepared pieces, sight-reading, scales, and other appropriate technique material. Piano and voice repertoire is usually memorized. LMC provides an accompanist for auditions if you are unable to provide one. Audition days are held several times during the year, and an audition time may be scheduled by contacting the Performing Arts Office at (269) 927-8100 ext. 5237. You must complete an audition prior to the beginning of first-year classes, and as part of any scholarship consideration. Placement auditions for non-music majors who wish to participate in an ensemble or in applied lessons are held prior to each semester. For further information on specific audition requirements, please contact the Performing Arts Office at (269) 927-8100 ext. 5237. An application form is found in Appendix D.
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PLACEMENT EXAMS
Theory - Prior to enrollment in music theory classes, all students are given a theory placement exam. If you have had previous theory instruction in high school, in your private lessons, or another college or university, it may be possible for you to test out of Introduction to Theory into a higher level of theory. This exam is given during Orientation Day in August, and may also be scheduled individually by appointment.
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Keyboard - Basic piano skills are a requirement of all musicians, and are indispensable for those who plan to teach. All music majors and minors are required to complete two levels of class piano before graduation. A piano placement exam is given to all incoming music majors and minors prior to enrollment. Please contact the Performing Arts Office to schedule this exam. Writing, mathematics and reading – LMC uses an assessment process to measure performance in writing, mathematics and reading which has no effect on admission to the college. However, certain levels of performance are necessary in these three skill areas for your success in college-level courses, including most academic music courses. For a more complete discussion of this policy, please consult the college catalogue.1 Note carefully the prerequisites for music theory and history courses.2
VII. FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT Performance Spaces - The Music Department is located in the LMC Mendel Center for Arts and Technology, on the Napier Campus. The building was constructed in 1979, and extensive renovation was completed in 1992. There are three performance spaces in the LMC Mendel Center for Arts & Technology: the Mainstage Auditorium seats 1525, the Hanson Theatre seats 247, while the Dance/Drama room has flexible seating. Student and faculty recitals are held in these three venues. Also located in the LMC Mendel Center for Arts and Technology are departmental and faculty offices, teaching studios, rehearsal rooms, and instrument storage. Performing Arts Office - The Performing Arts Office is located in Room F129B of the LMC Mendel Center for Arts & Technology. Here you will find the answers to any questions you may have regarding the Music Department, as well as copies of all forms referred to in this handbook. Music Appreciation, Musicianship Classes, History of Rock and Roll - are held in room S116 in the main academic building of the Napier Campus. Aural Comprehension classes meet in room B102. Piano Class I & II are held in B103. Instructor multi-media workstations are used in these classrooms. Music appreciation classes are also offered at the Bertrand Crossing and South Haves campuses. Practice Rooms – Eight practice rooms are available for use by currently enrolled music students. Two are located in the Mendel Center for Arts & Technology, adjoining the main rehearsal room (F125). Music students may reserve practice room time in these rooms at the beginning of each semester with the Performing Arts Office Assistant. The John and Dede Howard Music Practice Room Suites – are located in the South Training Room of the Mendel Center for Arts & Technology and it contains six soundproof practice rooms. Each room contains a Boston upright piano, a music stand, and a chair. The use of these practice rooms is on a first-come first-served basis. If vacant for ten minutes, an unoccupied room can be legitimately taken over by another student even if the room includes someone else’s belongings. The Practice Suites will be open during regular academic hours, Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Practice Room Suite keys are available from the Performing Arts Office Assistant at the beginning of each semester to students enrolled in music classes. Keys must be returned or 1 Lake 2
Michigan College Catalogue 2011-2012, p. 16 p. 160-162
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renewed at the end of each semester. Misuse, copying, or distribution of these keys or misuse of LMC building facilities will result in the loss of privileges related to the Music Department and possible disciplinary action by the College. If you lose your key, please notify the Music Department immediately. Keys are the sole responsibility of the person checking them out. If another person uses your key, you are responsible for their usage. If a student does not renew or return her/his key at the end of each semester a $50 fine and a possible re-keying charge of $200 per lock will be charged. Additionally, a block will be placed on the student's records. For functions such as obtaining grades, transcripts, registering for classes, etc., the student will have to contact the Music Department to pay the fine, resolve the problem, and have the block removed. The use of all LMC practice rooms is a privilege, not a right. Do not take food or beverage items into practice rooms. Keep all practice room doors tightly closed at all times to complete the sound lock when the room is in use, and to protect your equipment (as well as our equipment) when the room is not occupied. The College is not responsible for lost personal items or items that are left unattended. Pianos – In 2007, the Music Department received recognition as an official Steinway Institution. Through the generosity of private donors and through institutional support, the department received 13 new Steinway-built pianos, including a seven-foot grand, two 6'-2" grands, a teaching upright, and 9 practice pianos. Students are expected to treat these instruments with respect. No food or beverages are allowed in practice rooms. Instruments - Band and orchestra students are expected to own instruments of suitable quality. There are a limited number of school-owned instruments available for loan to students enrolled in ensembles. For information relative to the use of these instruments, please contact the Director of Music, Dan Hendrickson at (269) 927-6588. Music Labs - The LMC Music Department has two student labs. The music computer lab the piano lab are located in rooms B102 and B103, respectively, in the main academic building on the Napier Campus. Open lab times are posted each semester. The music computer lab includes 12 student workstations, with Gateway networked computers, running Windows XP. In addition to Microsoft Word and Internet access, each station has music notation, ear training, sight singing, music theory, and music sequencing software. Music Theory and Aural Comprehension faculty have integrated the software into their course requirements and other music classes have assignments to complete in the lab. The piano lab contains 12 Roland and Korg electronic pianos with headsets that are interfaced with the instructor's keyboard. Opportunity for solo and ensemble practice is available. Music Reference and Research Materials - are found in the William Hessel Library, located in L100 of the main academic building. Music reference works, the CD collection, reserve books, periodicals and the music listening facility are all located on the main floor of the library. The College maintains a subscription to the NAXOS online listening library, and Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians. These may be accessed through the Library website. The Environment - The Music Department faculty and staff are committed to maintaining a healthy educational environment for our students. We expect that students who use our facilities use them with care and respect, including practice rooms, classrooms, lounge areas, school-owned instruments, pianos, performance spaces, and the outside grounds of the campus. Because LMC buildings are maintained as a smoke-free environment, smoking is only allowed outside and 25’ away from the buildings. Eating and drinking is allowed in lounge areas of the building, absolutely no food or drink is allowed in practice rooms or classrooms.
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VIII. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Lake Michigan College offers a choice of two degrees with a concentration in music - the Associate in Arts/Music Concentration, and Associate in Applied Sciences/Music Concentration. Both of these degrees will prepare the music student for transfer to four-year music programs. However, the Music Faculty strongly recommends that music students complete the A.A. degree with 78-79 semester hours. This degree plan allows the music student to complete all music requirements and all general education requirements, usually over 6 semesters. LMC is a participating member of the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Transfer Agreement. The intent of the MACRAO agreement is to ensure that a student who completes an Associate of Arts degree at LMC will have satisfied the general education two-year requirements of the four-year institution. The agreement is designed to allow a student to complete a specified program of general education two-year requirements that will allow transfer at the appropriate time with the assurance that no additional general education two-year requirements will be imposed by the receiving institution.3 To qualify for graduation, a student must have completed at least 61 semester hours of work at the 100-level or above. Courses with numbers below 100 are graded but not used to compute a student’s grade point average, or calculated into graduation credit hour requirements. A minimum cumulative average of 2.0 (equals a letter grade of ―C‖) is required for graduation. 4 Basic requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree/Music Concentration are as follows: 5 Course type
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Liberal Arts & Sciences Credits (36-37 hours) College requirements 10 Group Ia 4 Group Ib 4 Group Ic 3 or 4 Group II 6 Group III (in two areas) 9 Music electives (42 hours) Basic Music/Aural Skills Music History Piano Class Applied Music Ensembles TOTAL
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16 6 4 8 8__________ 78-79 semester hours
Lake Michigan College 2011-2012 Catalogue, p. 26 the college catalog for a complete statement of degree requirements See Appendix B, or the college catalogue for a detailed listing of courses
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Basic requirements for an Associate in Applied Science with a music concentration are listed on the following page: 6 Course type
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Liberal Arts & Sciences Credits (22 hours) College Requirements 10 Group I, II, III (In at least two areas) 11 Music electives (42 hours) Music theory/aural skill Music History Piano class Applied music Ensembles TOTAL
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16 6 4 8 8_________ 64 semester hours
TRANSFERRING
Many students who complete an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Applied Sciences degree at LMC with a music concentration transfer to four-year institutions to continue work towards a Bachelor’s degree in music. Some students transfer from LMC without completing their degree. As early as your freshman year you should obtain catalogues from four-year institutions that you are interested in attending and become acquainted with their specific entrance and credit requirements and audition dates. You can then meet these requirements in time to ensure a successful transfer. Students who enter LMC with skill deficiencies in either music or in general education classes will take longer to complete their coursework. Most full-time music students take some general education courses during the summer term to facilitate graduation after two or three years. Some students can only enroll on a part-time basis, and therefore take longer to complete their studies. Your level of transfer is contingent upon several factors including grades, level of audition, placement exams, as well as number of credits earned. If you have completed degree requirements and achieved A/B work in each music class as an LMC student, your chances of transferring into junior level music classes are very good. If you have earned grades below A/B, you will likely transfer at the freshman or sophomore level, or you may not be accepted for transfer. The grade of ―D‖ counts at LMC toward graduation, but it will not transfer.
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See Appendix C, or the college catalogue for a detailed listing of courses
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FACULTY ADVISORS
As a music major, you will be assigned a permanent music faculty advisor throughout your LMC course work. Your advisor can be a resource to you in several ways, including:
answering questions you may have about the music program at LMC advising you on proper enrollment and registration each semester of study answering questions you may have about transferring to four-year institutions
To assist you in planning your work, you should maintain a record of your progress. For your information, copies of the music concentration curriculum form, semester repertoire sheet, and pre-recital hearing are found in the appendix. Additional copies are available from the Performing Arts Office F129B.
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RECITAL ATTENDANCE
Recognizing the critical importance of frequent concert-going to a music student’s education, all music majors and minors are expected to be in regular attendance at college-sponsored arts events each semester. Regular concert attendance is viewed by the faculty as an act of commitment to your own music education. Support your peers, faculty, and guest artists when they perform. Visit the art exhibits in the library, attend theatre department and Mainstage productions. Concerts and events are announced on the departmental bulletin board, and Music Department event calendars are available to you every semester. In this spirit, all students enrolled in music classes and applied lessons are required to attend a specified number of events every semester and write a brief critique of the event. The exact number of programs to be attended varies, and is given in the syllabus for each music class. Students will write a one page paper describing each event attended, and hand it in to their instructor no later than one week after the event for credit. More specific details for the assignment, including grading, will be found in each individual music course syllabus. In case of extreme hardship, alternatives to this requirement may be determined in consultation with the music director.
XII. ACADEMIC HONESTY The music faculty together with the college adheres to the belief that the principles of truth and honesty are recognized as fundamental to a community of teachers and scholars. We expect that both faculty and students will honor these principles and in doing so protect the integrity of college grades. The student to whom it is assigned without giving or receiving unauthorized aid of any kind will do all academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, and other violations of academic honesty may result in failure of a specific assignment, an entire course, or, if flagrant, dismissal from the college.7
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Lake Michigan College 2011-2012 Catalog, p. 188
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XIII. APPLIED MUSIC – POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The music faculty at LMC believes that applied music (performance) is of critical importance in a music student’s program of study. Concentrated work is expected in this area. To prepare adequately for work in any field of music, a strong background in performance is absolutely essential. You must take lessons in your major performing medium (instrument or voice), and you must complete four semesters of college-level applied music. You may not switch your major performing medium without a re-audition and re-application to the music program. This will be granted only under unusual circumstances. It is the philosophy of the Music Department that some students with little or no performance background are accepted into the program provided they show evidence of unusual talent. If you fall into this category, you must realize that you are required to achieve college-level performance in applied music by the end of two semesters, as determined by your secondsemester jury, or you will not be allowed to continue in the music program.
LEVELS OF APPLIED MUSIC In order to maintain standards and to better inform the student where s/he stands, the following levels of applied music study have been established: 1) MUSI 100 Beginning Applied Music. 1 credit hour, 1/2 hour lesson per week. Intended for beginners or for personal enrichment. 2) MUSI 120 – 180 Applied music. 1 credit hour, 1/2 hour lesson per week. Intended for minor study or for highly proficient musicians. Jury required. 3) MUSI 220 – 280 Applied music. 2 credit hours, 1 hour lesson per week. Intended for major study or for highly proficient musicians. Jury required. The level of the entering student will be determined by audition. At the end of each semester the student’s level will be re-evaluated at the jury examination. As a pre-requisite to applied voice lessons, students are required to complete voice class, or equivalent skills, as determined by audition. As a pre-requisite to applied piano lessons, students are required to complete two semesters of piano class, or equivalent skills, as determined by audition. As a pre-requisite to applied guitar lessons, students are required to complete two semesters of guitar class or equivalent skills, as determined by audition. SCHEDULING YOUR LESSONS After registering for applied lessons, you must schedule a lesson time with your instructor. Contact the Performing Arts Office at (269) 927-8100 x5237 to find out if lessons are scheduled through the office, or directly with the instructor. THE FIRST LESSON At the first lesson, you and your instructor should check the course number for which you are registered. If incorrect, you must immediately inform the Performing Arts Office, and complete a drop-and-add form with the Registrar’s Office. Your instructor is ultimately responsible for determining your proper level of applied lesson. Discuss with your instructor your goals for the semester, and what is required in the syllabus for your lessons. Ask about the amount of time expected in individual practice per day, and the best way to utilize your practice time. Your instructor will select and assign appropriate repertoire and study materials for you. Make certain to ask about performance juries, and begin practicing immediately or sooner.
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NUMBER OF LESSONS, ATTENDANCE & PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS If you are registered for MUSI 100 Beginning Applied Lessons, you will complete fifteen lessons per semester and you will not participate in juries. If you are registered for lessons above the MUSI 100 level, you will complete fourteen lessons per semester (30-minute lessons for 1-credit hour, and 60-minute lessons for 2-credit hours). Your fifteenth lesson is a juried performance examination that is given during the final week of each semester. Attendance is required at all lessons. With the exception of documented emergencies and transfer auditions or ensemble tours, any absence from class (including late arrivals and early departures) is regarded as unexcused. For an absence to be excused, you must notify the instructor before the class period (via email, voicemail, or a message left with the Performing Arts Office (269) 927-8100 x5237). In the case of an emergency, notify the instructor as soon as possible, and upon your return to class, present written documentation of the emergency. An instructor will make up lessons that he/she misses, but instructors are under no obligation to make up lessons missed by the student without prior and proper notification. The Music Director will be notified if a student has two weeks of consecutive absences, or fails to attend three lessons during the semester, in which case s/he will be advised to withdraw from the course. Major study requires a minimum of two hours of daily practice/applied study. Minor study requires a minimum of one hour of daily practice/applied study. For a list of all applied lesson policies please see Appendix M. JURY EXAMINATIONS The performance jury is an important part of your total educational performance experience, and is considered a final exam for lessons. It is an important step on the way to becoming comfortable and proficient on the public stage. If you are thoroughly prepared, it can even be enjoyable! The jury consists of applied instructors and members of the full-time faculty. You are expected to perform repertoire, scales and etudes studied during the semester. Piano and voice students are expected to memorize their repertoire. Jury attire should be appropriate for a public performance. The jury grade is determined by averaging the individually determined marks of the jurors. Students who do not appear for the jury, and who do not have an excused absence, will receive a grade of ―E‖ for the jury. Missed juries can never be made up. GRADING OF APPLIED MUSIC COURSES For music majors enrolled in lessons above MUSI 100 level, your final grade in applied music will be computed by averaging three-quarters the grade of your applied instructor and onequarter the combined jury grade. The grade that you receive in applied music is the strongest indication of your ability as a musician, and should not be taken lightly. It indicates clearly your accomplishments, not simply your abilities or desires as a musician. Good progress and positive achievement are essential in order to enter and remain in the major level applied courses. A minimum of eight credits in applied music is required for graduation. If you receive a grade lower than a ―C‖ in applied lessons, it is advisable that you consult with your applied lesson instructor and the Director of Music to determine your potential for success as a music major. REPERTOIRE SHEETS If you are completing a jury performance examination, you are required to complete a repertoire sheet and bring two copies of it to your end-of-semester examination. These sheets list all repertoire you have worked on during the course of the semester, as well as scales, etudes, and other technical studies. Repertoire sheets are available in the Performing Arts Office, and become part of your permanent record.
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XIV. STUDENT RECITALS Music is first and foremost a performing art, and performance is an essential part of your musical training. Therefore, each student is expected to perform at departmental recitals, master classes, and studio classes as arranged by their instructor. Freshmen are expected to perform on a student recital in their second semester and sophomores in each semester. Departmental student recitals are scheduled two or three times every semester, Tuesdays at 12:40 p.m. You are scheduled to perform at the discretion of your applied lesson instructor, and are required to attend a dress rehearsal one week prior to the recital. Recital information sheets and accompaniment music are due in the Performing Arts Office no later than four weeks before the recital. If your accompaniment music is especially difficult, you should turn it in earlier than four weeks before the recital. If your accompanist’s music is not handled in a timely fashion, your performance will be postponed, rather than compromise the quality of your performance. Area studio recitals are scheduled every semester by some performance faculty. You are scheduled to perform at the discretion of your applied lesson instructor. Sophomore recitals are not required of students, but are presented by those who have accomplished exemplary work in applied lessons and departmental recitals. A student may present a 50-minute recital, or two students may share a program, each preparing 30 minutes. If you are interested in preparing a Sophomore Recital, you should discuss this with your applied lesson teacher early in the first semester of your sophomore year. A pre-recital hearing will be scheduled thirty days prior to the desired recital date, and all material to be presented in the recital must be ready for this hearing. Approval of the faculty is necessary for you to continue to plan for the tentative date. If you are approved for a recital, no substitutions of repertoire may occur after the hearing. The Music Department will provide recital programs, information for which is due three weeks prior to the recital. If you are a vocalist, you will provide translations; if instrumental, you may wish to write program notes for some of your pieces. You are responsible for a reception, if you wish to have one, and for making and putting up posters around campus. Your fliers and any printed materials must be approved by the LMC Music Department before posting and/or mailing. ACCOMPANISTS A staff accompanist is available for recitals, juries, and master classes and is assigned to you by the Director of Music. It is your responsibility to get copies of your recital music to the Performing Arts Office in a timely fashion, and to arrange for adequate rehearsal time prior to the performance. If you miss a scheduled rehearsal with your accompanist, the accompanist's fee will be automatically charged to your LMC account. You are reminded to graciously thank your accompanist after rehearsals and performances! If you are performing a Sophomore Recital it is your responsibility to obtain an accompanist and pay him/her for their time in rehearsals and recital. STUDIO CLASSES AND MASTER CLASSES Some instructors hold regular studio classes and occasional master classes. Typically, studio class is a regularly scheduled meeting of the students of an instructor to provide an opportunity to try out repertoire in an informal setting. This is an excellent way to receive valuable performance experience, and is a great way to hear a variety of repertoires. If your instructor schedules studio class time, participate as fully as possible. Some instructors incorporate studio class participation into their grading system.
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Master classes may be presented by visiting artists or by members of the performance faculty. During a master class, several students are given a ―public‖ lesson, during which they perform 5-10 minutes of music for the master teacher, fellow students and guests. Comments and demonstration by the master teacher and further playing by the student follow the performance. It is an honor to be selected as a participant in a master class.
XV. MUSICIANSHIP COURSES AND REQUIREMENTS Musicianship courses form the core of the academic workload for the music major. These include music theory, music history, aural comprehension, and basic keyboard skills. Music theory, aural comprehension, and keyboard skills are by nature skills courses that require competency at one level before you are ready for the next level. Musicianship courses are presented in groups of courses that are taken together in sequence. Placement examinations are given in these areas to all incoming students. KEYBOARD COURSES Because the piano is the basic tool for all musicians, and especially of those who plan to enter the field of music education, all music students are required to complete the piano class sequence. MUSI 114 & MUSI 115 include basic piano techniques, harmonization of melodies, sight-reading, transposition, improvisation, playing accompaniments, scales, cadences and beginning piano repertoire. Upon transfer from LMC, all students can expect to be tested on piano proficiency skills. BASIC MUSIC/AURAL COMPREHENSION SEQUENCE A significant portion of the music major and minor core curriculum is devoted to the study of music theory, integrated with aural comprehension. Music theory helps us understand what we hear, while the development of aural comprehension helps us hear what our eyes see. As a future teacher or performer, a vital way for you to create a meaningful musical interpretation for yourself or your students is to understand how a work is put together and what its salient features are. The study of music theory leads toward this goal. Upon transfer from LMC, all students can expect to be tested on theory and aural skills. At LMC, the study of music theory begins with a placement exam. Your score on this exam will determine your placement into MUSI 110 or MUSI 162. It is important to note that while fouryear schools accept MUSI 110 with general music credit, it does not fulfill requirements toward a music major program. To give incoming students the option of taking this course before the Fall semester theory sequence begins, LMC offers MUSI 110 in the Spring semester. It is also offered in the Fall semester. MUSI 110 – Introduction to Music Theory: The study of music notation, intervals, triads, some sight-reading, keyboard and music terminology, and an introduction to diatonic triads. MUSI 162 - Basic Music I: A brief review of music theory fundamentals followed with the study of traditional harmony through analysis and part writing up to four voices. Prerequisite: MUSI 110 (―C‖ or higher) Co requisite: MUSI 164 & MUSI 114 MUSI 163 - Basic Music II: A continuation of MUSI 162, including the study of diatonic seventh chords, secondary dominants, and more involved part writing. Prerequisite: MUSI 162 (―C‖ or higher) Co requisite: MUSI 165 & MUSI 115 MUSI 262 - Basic Music III: A continuation of MUSI 163. A study of the principles and techniques of organization in tonal music, including fugue, binary and ternary forms,
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sonata, theme and variation, rondo, and one-part forms through analysis and composition. Prerequisite: MUSI 163 (―C‖ or higher) Co requisite: MUSI 264 MUSI 263 – Basic Music IV: A continuation of MUSI 262. A study of the organizational techniques of 20th century, including the extension of chromaticism in late 19th century music, impressionism, pandiatonicism, polytonality, modality, 20th century tonality, atonality, serial techniques and minimalism. Prerequisite: MUSI 262 (―C‖ or higher) Co requisite: MUSI 265 The four-semester aural comprehension component systematically develops skills of sightreading, prepared performance and improvisation of melodies using solfegge syllables, dictation, recognition of musical events, and ensemble performance. MUSI 164 – Aural Comprehension I Co requisite: MUSI 162 MUSI 165 – Aural Comprehension II Co requisite: MUSI 163 MUSI 264 – Aural Comprehension III Co requisite: MUSI 262 MUSI 265 – Aural Comprehension IV Co requisite: MUSI 263 MUSIC HISTORY Music history is a two-semester survey course that traces the development of art music in the Western world from antiquity to the present. The lives of representative composers and stylistic developments within the broader context of the artistic, political, social, and intellectual conditions that influenced them are covered in these courses. Both courses emphasize stylistic analysis, often using musical scores. MUSI 213 is not a prerequisite for taking MUSI 214. Music history courses may be taken in partial fulfillment of the LMC general education humanities requirement. MUSI 213 – Music History I: Covers the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque. MUSI 214 – Music History II: Covers the Classical, Romantic, and 20th century. American composers of the 20th century are emphasized. MUSIC APPRECIATION These introductory courses may be taken in partial fulfillment of the LMC general education humanities requirement. These courses are not intended for music majors. MUSI 109 – Music Appreciation: The study of representative composers, compositions and techniques from the major periods of music history beginning with antiquity through the music of the 20th century. It includes a brief look at jazz. MUSI 187 – History of Rock Music: An examination of the development and evolution of the rock and roll music and an exploration of its diverse styles within the context of sociological and political events.
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XVI. ENSEMBLES The Music Department sponsors a variety of performing ensembles that are open to all students of the college through audition. Music majors are required to complete a minimum of four semesters in a major ensemble. All other ensemble activities are elective and may not substitute for the required ensemble. All ensembles are open to members of the community through the Community Education program through audition. Participation in more than one ensemble is encouraged, but students are advised to manage their time carefully, and not become over-committed. Generally, vocalists, keyboard majors and guitarists participate in the concert choir, while instrumentalists join the Southshore Concert Band. String students may elect to participate in area youth and university orchestras for college credit. Major ensembles include: MUSI 101 Concert Choir MUSI 103 Symphonic Wind Ensemble/Southshore Concert Band Elective ensembles include: MUSI 104 Jazz Band MUSI 108 Show Choir/Voices LMC MUSI 105 Brass Ensemble MUSI 107 String Ensemble MUSI 116 Woodwind Ensemble MUSI 190 Percussion Ensemble The performing ensembles serve two educational purposes - as a training ground for student musicians, and as public performing groups that give concerts both on and off campus. Each ensemble performs at least one concert per semester, with some ensembles touring the Michiana region during the winter semester and presenting other outreach concerts. Some ensembles also participate in festivals during the school year. ATTENDANCE & GRADING Ensemble grades are based on attendance. Attendance is mandatory at all rehearsals and performances. With the exception of documented emergencies and transfer auditions or ensemble tours, any absence from class (including late arrivals and early departures) is regarded as unexcused. For an absence to be excused, you must notify the instructor before the class period (via email, voicemail, or a message left with the Performing Arts Office (269) 927-8100 x 5237). In the case of an emergency, notify the instructor as soon as possible, and upon your return to class present written documentation of the emergency. If you are only slightly ill, or have a broken instrument, you are expected to be in your seat at rehearsal attending to your music. The attendance policy for all ensembles is as follows: 3 excused absences = 1 unexcused absence 3 times tardy = 1 unexcused absence Leaving rehearsal early, once = 1 unexcused absence 1 unexcused absence = final grade lowered by one letter grade Missing a performance or dress rehearsal = failing the course
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XVII. SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & EMPLOYMENT LMC Board of Trustees Music Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding performers and students who will make positive contributions to the musical life of the college, and who complete a departmental audition. These awards are renewable, pending maintenance of academic and music standards. Applications for music scholarships are accepted from December – August, with early applications being given higher priority. LMC Board of Trustees Music Scholarships are available to full-time music students, while performance scholarships are available to both new and returning students, regardless of degree. Performance scholarships cover the cost of ensemble tuition and fees and/or applied lesson tuition and fees. Additionally, several endowed music scholarships are available. Descriptions of these awards are found in Appendix F and detailed information on scholarship criteria is available from the Performing Arts Office. Any student interested in LMC music scholarships should contact the Performing Arts Office at (269) 927-8100 x5237 and request a copy of the Music Department Scholarship Application form, which is also found in Appendix D. The form should be filled out completely and returned to the LMC Performing Arts Department (F129B). Each applicant must also complete the audition process, and provide a letter of recommendation, giving information as to the student’s character, seriousness of purpose, attitude, musical preparation and musical potential. Letters and completed application should be sent to: Mr. Daniel Hendrickson Director of Music Lake Michigan College 2755 E. Napier Ave. Benton Harbor, MI 49022-1988 For a comprehensive listing of grants and scholarships available to LMC students, as well as any other documents needed, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (269)927-8112. MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Each year the music faculty surveys the prospective music graduates and, if a qualified candidate is identified, bestows the Musician of the Year award. This award is presented to the student who best exemplifies leadership in our performing ensembles, and who has demonstrated significant musical and academic growth during their LMC career. Names of award winners are engraved on a plaque that is displayed in the main rehearsal room F125 of the LMC Mendel Center for Arts & Technology. EMPLOYMENT Part-time, on-campus employment opportunities are available for students through the Student Employment Program. The Music Department engages students under this program, but work assignments are made through the Financial Aid Office. Students interested in on-campus employment should contact the Financial Aid Office at 269-927-8112. Students enrolled in the LMC music program participate in a wide variety of music-related work experiences off-campus: Teaching private music lessons Directing choirs in area churches and performing with praise teams Coaching sectionals for area marching and concert bands Performing as soloists and in combos in area restaurants and night spots Working in the music merchandising industry
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XVIII. COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY MUSIC RESOURCES Our region is especially rich in diverse cultural activities, and music students can readily avail themselves of these opportunities. In addition to Music Department-sponsored recitals and concerts, the Mainstage, located in the LMC Mendel Center for Arts & Technology on the Napier campus presents an excellent selection of events. For further information please contact the LMC Mendel Center Box Office at (269) 927-1221. Locally, the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Community Concerts, Andrews University, Monday Musical Club of Benton Harbor/St. Joseph, St. Joseph Municipal Band, and several large area churches offer concert and recital series. A short drive further, you will find more recital series in Kalamazoo, South Bend, and Holland. Downtown Chicago, with its worldclass musical life, is a 90-minute drive away. Further information is available on Music Department bulletin boards or from the Performing Arts Office. Special prices for student tickets are often available.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE MUSIC FACULTY AND STAFF Daniel Hendrickson, Director of Music
WOODWINDS Lisa Bubar, bassoon Christina Gibson, flute Staff, clarinet Staff, oboe Staff, saxophone
ENSEMBLES Marc Churchill, Percussion Ensemble Christina Gibson, Wind Ensemble Daniel Hendrickson, Concert Choir & Voices LMC Dale Reuss, Southshore Concert Band Staff, Jazz Band
BRASS DeLain Bomer, horn Daniel McCarthy, trumpet Alan Mitchell, low brass
MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE DeLain Bomer Christina Gibson Daniel Hendrickson Tami Snyder-Knutson
PERCUSSION Marc Churchill
MUSIC THEORY AND AURAL COMPREHENSION Dr. Robert Lunn
STRINGS Luke Cook, cello Dr. Suzanne Davids, harp Beth Oeseburg, violin & viola Edward Randles, string bass
MUSIC FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER Christina Gibson
GUITAR Dr. Robert Lunn, classical/acoustic guitar Patrick Pantaleo, electric guitar/bass
PERFORMING ARTS ASSISTANT Kyra Utroske
ORGAN James Kraus, Jr. Dr. Philip Peter PIANO Paul Flyger James Kraus, Jr. VOICE Daniel Hendrickson Bradley Krueger Paul Mow Tami Snyder-Knutson
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APPENDIX B ASSOCIATE IN ARTS/MUSIC CONCENTRATION ADVISING FORM
FIRST YEAR FALL Applied Music MUSI 100+ or 200+ Piano Class I MUSI 114 1 Large Ensemble MUSI 101 or 103 English ENGL 101 2 College requirement b Physical Education PHED 200
WINTER Applied Music MUSI 200+ Piano Class II MUSI 115 1 Large Ensemble MUSI 101 or 103 English ENGL 102 or 103 Gen Ed Group III
1 or 2 2 2 3 3 1 12 or 13
2 2 2 3 3 12
SECOND YEAR FALL Applied Music MUSI 200+ 1 Large Ensemble MUSI 101 or 103 Basic Music I MUSI 162 Aural Comprehension I MUSI 164 Gen Ed Group Ia. Gen Ed Group II
WINTER Applied Music MUSI 200+ 1 Large Ensemble MUSI 101 or 103 Basic Music II MUSI 163 Aural Comprehension II MUSI 165 Gen Ed Group Ib. Gen Ed Group II
2 2 3 1 4 3 15
2 2 3 1 4 3 15
THIRD YEAR FALL Applied Music MUSI 200+ Large or Small Ensemble Com. Ed. Basic Music III MUSI 262 Aural Comprehension III MUSI 264 Music History I MUSI 213 Gen Ed Group III Gen Ed Group Ic.
WINTER Applied Music Large or Small Ensemble Basic Music IV Aural Comprehension IV Music History II Gen Ed Group III
2 0 3 1 3 3 4 16
MUSI 200+ Com. Ed. MUSI 263 MUSI 265 MUSI 214
2 0 3 1 3 3 12
1 Large Ensemble: choose from Concert Choir MUSI 101, or Symphonic Wind Ensemble MUSI 103 2 College Requirement b: choose from Political Science 101 or 102; or History 201 or 202
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APPENDIX C ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCES/MUSIC CONCENTRATION ADVISING FORM
FIRST YEAR FALL Applied Music MUSI 100+ or 200 1 or 2 Basic Music I MUSI 162 3 Aural Comprehension I MUSI 164 1 Piano Class I MUSI 114 2 1 Large Ensemble 2 English ENGL 101 3 2 College requirement b. 3 15 or 16
WINTER Applied Music MUSI 200 Basic Music II MUSI 163 Aural Comprehension II MUSI 165 Piano Class II MUSI 115 1 Large Ensemble English ENGL 102 or 103 Group 1a or 1b
2 3 1 2 2 3 4 17
SECOND YEAR FALL Applied Music MUSI 200 Basic Music III MUSI 262 Aural Comprehension III MUSI 264 Music History I MUSI 213 1 Large Ensemble 3 General Education elective Physical Education PHED 200
WINTER Applied Music MUSI 200 Basic Music IV MUSI 263 Aural Comprehension IV MUSI 265 Music History II MUSI 214 1 Large Ensemble 3 General Education Elective 3 General Education Elective
2 3 1 3 2 3 or 4 1 15 or 16
2 3 1 3 2 3 3 or 4 17 or 18
1 Large Ensemble: choose from Concert Choir MUSI 101, or Symphonic Wind Ensemble MUSI 103 2 College Requirement b: choose from Political Science 101 or 102; or History 201 or 202 3 General Education: 11 semester hours in at least two areas from Group I, II, or III with a Group 1a or 1b required Group I Science Group II Social Science Group III Humanities
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APPENDIX D
LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FORM Please complete this form and mail it to: Lake Michigan College, Attn: Music Department, 2755 E Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 To be considered for a music scholarship, please include a letter of recommendation from a former music teacher. Call the Performing Arts Office at (269) 927-8100 x5237 to schedule an audition time. Date: _________________________ Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ (last) (first) (middle initial) Address:_________________________________________________________________________ (street) (city) (state) (zip code) Phone: (home)______________________(cell) ____________________Email: _________________ LMC ID #: ____________________ Circle the ensembles for which you are auditioning: Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Jazz Band
Concert Choir
Voices LMC
Complete the following items as appropriate: Singers Voice part you sing (circle one): Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Baritone
Bass
Years of private instruction and teacher’s name(s):________________________________________ Instrumentalists Years of private instruction and teacher’s name(s): _______________________________________ Instrument(s) you own: _____________________________________________________________ Instrument you would prefer to play in Wind Ensemble/Jazz Ensemble: ________________________ Pianists/Organists Years of private instruction and teacher’s name(s):________________________________________ High School you have attended or are attending__________________________________________ Year of high school graduation _________ High School GPA _________ Student status at LMC (circle one): Full-time
Part-time
What is your proposed Major: __________________________ Minor: ________________________ Do you plan to transfer to a 4-year school upon graduation?
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Yes
No
Maybe
Name of Band(s), Choir(s) &/or Orchestra(s) you have participated in. Please include church choirs etc.
Years in which you participated. (i.e.: 1997-Present)
Chair or position you last held while participating.
Director's Name
List any solo-ensemble, festivals, competitions, and/or summer music camps in which you have participated and indicate your ratings.
______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ If you play piano or organ, list any competitions, festivals, or summer music camps in which you have participated. Also, list any accompanying experiences you have had (church etc.):
______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ If there are any questions that have come to mind or additional information you would like to add, please do so here:
______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________
Signature ________________________________________ Date ___________________________
Thank you for your interest in the Lake Michigan College Music Department. Further information on our program may be found at our website at www.lakemichigancollege.edu/music
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APPENDIX E DESCRIPTION OF ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS All endowed scholarships require certain general criteria to be met before awards are made. These include: High level of musical achievement in high school Complete a competitive audition Demonstrate significant musical potential Enroll as a fulltime student Earn a minimum 3.0 high school GPA Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in all classes to qualify for scholarship renewal in the second semester Maintain correspondence with donors Any student interested in music scholarships at LMC should contact the Performing Arts Office at (269) 927-8100 x 5237, and request a copy of the scholarship application form (Appendix D). The form should be filled out completely and returned to the LMC Performing Arts Department. Each applicant must also complete the audition process, and provide a letter of support, giving information as to the student’s character, seriousness of purpose, attitude, musical preparation and musical potential. The amount of some awards is dependant upon stock market performances for that year. Board of Trustees Music Scholarship: for music majors, and general students who perform in one of the instrumental or vocal LMC performing groups Anne & David Brockway Music Scholarship: for freshman students who declare a music major and who plan to go on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Music Performance Warren & Lou Gast Music Scholarship: for applied music students who declare a music major Gene Harris Memorial Music Scholarship: for freshman vocal or instrumental students who demonstrate involvement in community service John E. N. & Dede Howard Endowed Music Scholarship: for instrumental students who declare a music major and who plan to go on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Music Performance Music Matters Scholarship: for full or part time students enrolled in music classes Music Scholarship in Memory of Mitzi Kibler: for applied music students who declare a music major Lakeland Chorale Vocal Music Scholarship: for vocal music students who declare a music major Louise Requardt Naylor Scholarship: for applied music students, preferably piano students Dr. Lory A. Schults Memorial Scholarship: for freshman non-music majors who wish to continue the study of music Dr. Elfie Schults-Berndt Honorary Scholarship: for applied music students who declare a music major Carol L. Sizer Piano Scholarship: for piano students Catherine & Lawrence Sizer Music Scholarship: for applied music students Stephen R. Sizer Vocal Scholarship: for vocal students Sizer Music Matters Scholarship: for full or part time music majors Betty Westmaas Piano Scholarship: for applied music students, preferably piano students, who declare a music major and who plan to go on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Music Performance
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APPENDIX F APPLIED LESSON POLICIES Students who register for applied lessons must read carefully the following information: It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Performing Arts Office to obtain lesson information. Students are required to complete a schedule form and send it to the Performing Arts Office, to ensure that lessons will be properly scheduled. Lesson schedule forms are available from the Registrar’s Office or the Performing Arts Office. To ensure progress and a healthy learning experience, applied lessons require daily practice. Music Department policy specifies one hour of daily practice for each hour of credit. A lesson cancelled by the instructor will be made up at a mutually convenient time. A lesson cancelled by the student may be made up at the instructor’s discretion only in extenuating circumstances that can be documented by the student. Students must inform the instructor of a planned absence 24 hours in advance of the lesson time. Missed lessons without prior notice are considered unexcused absences, and instructors are not required to make up unexcused absences. An unexcused absence will result in an ―E‖ grade for the week. Two unexcused absences will result in the student being dropped from the course, without tuition or fee reimbursement. Students registering for applied lessons above the MUSI 100 level are required to complete a performance jury at the end of the semester. Further information is available from the Performing Arts Office. Students who wish to register for applied piano or voice lessons must meet the course prerequisites. For applied piano, the pre-requisite is Piano Class I and II (MUSI 114 & MUSI 115) or by audition. For applied voice, the pre-requisite is Voice Class (MUSI 113) or by audition. For applied guitar, the pre-requisite is Guitar Class (MUSI 185 & MUSI 186) or by audition. Applied lessons at the MUSI 100 level are for personal enrichment, or for beginning students. Piano, Voice and Guitar lessons have prerequisites (see above).
PERFORMING ARTS OFFICE 1-269-927-8100 x5237 or call toll free 1-800-252-1562 x5237
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APPENDIX G SEMESTER REPERTOIRE LIST Date __________________ Name ________________________________________ Music Class ___________________________________ Instructor _____________________________________ Please complete this form by listing the selections you have studied this semester. In the case of vocalists, please list (1) Arias, (2) Foreign Songs, (3) Songs in English. In the case of instrumentalists, please list repertoire, etudes, scales, and other materials. Repertoire for pianists and vocalists is to be memorized. Selections Memorized TITLE
COMPOSER
Selections studied but not memorized
TITLE
COMPOSER
PLEASE COMPLETE 2 COPIES OF THIS FORM (1 FOR ADJUDICATION & 1 FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO)
Thank you!
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APPENDIX H
MUSIC JURY ADJUDICATION FORM Date ________________ Name____________________________________
Class___________________
Instrument________________________________
Semesters Studied________
Instructor_____________________________ Do you wish to be considered for scholarship renewal?
yes
no
Compositions performed: 1._________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________________
Comments:
Adjudicator_________________________ Grade____________
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APPENDIX I STUDENT RECITAL INFORMATION FORM Complete this form and return it to the Performing Arts Office four (4) weeks prior to scheduled recital performance. If you require an accompanist, please include a copy of your music when you turn in this form. Late forms will cause students not to be listed in the Music press releases sent out by the college.
PLEASE PRINT THE INFORMATION CLEARLY AND EXACTLY. THIS IS HOW IT WILL APPEAR ON THE PROGRAM. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Instructor’s Signature (Mandatory) _________________________________________________ Hometown: _______________________________________________________________________ Email Address and/or Phone Number: ___________________________________________________ Instrument/Voice (Soprano/Alto etc.): ___________________________________________________ Do you require an accompanist? YES NO
Have you turned in music for the accompanist? YES NO
Title of Piece: _____________________________________________________________________ Movements: ______________________________________________________________________ Composer's Full Name: ______________________________________________________________ Composer's Birth and Death Dates: _____________________________________________________ Timing: ___________________ Title of Second Piece: ________________________________________________________________ Movements: _______________________________________________________________________ Composer's Full Name: ______________________________________________________________ Composer's Birth and Death Dates: ____________________________________________________ Timing: ___________________ PLEASE NOTE: A staff accompanist is available for recitals, juries, and master classes and is assigned to you by the Director of Music. It is your responsibility to get copies of your recital music to the Performing Arts Office in a timely fashion, and to arrange rehearsal time prior to the performance. A sign-up sheet will be located on the door of the Music Studio MC103. If you miss a scheduled rehearsal with your accompanist, the accompanist's fee will be automatically charged to your LMC account. You are reminded to always graciously thank your accompanist after rehearsals and performances! All music should be performance-ready by the dress rehearsal date. This means that voice and piano students will have their music solidly memorized, while instrumentalists and vocalists will have their music well-rehearsed with their accompanists. If your dress rehearsal performance is poorly prepared, your recital performance will be postponed.
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APPENDIX J PRE-RECITAL HEARING
THE PRE-RECITAL HEARING Music students intending to perform either a full or half Sophomore Recital are required to complete a pre-recital hearing for Music Department faculty. This hearing represents the culmination of preparation for the recital and consists of a performance of any or all of the recital material for a faculty screening committee. The committee will include your applied lesson instructor, and members of the fulltime music faculty. If you plan to present a half recital, it is necessary for you and your instructor to find another student to present the second half of the program. Approval of the faculty is necessary for you to continue to plan for the tentative recital date. If your recital is approved, no substitutions of repertoire may occur after the hearing. The Music Department will provide recital program information, which is due in the Performing Arts Office three weeks prior to the recital. If you are a vocalist, provide translations; if instrumentalist, you may wish to write program notes for some of your pieces. You are responsible for a reception, if you wish to have one, and for making and putting up posters around campus. PRE-RECITAL AUDITION GUIDELINES 1.
The audition will be scheduled thirty days (one month) prior to the desired recital date. You and your applied lesson teacher will work together in choosing an audition date.
2.
One month before, you will present the faculty screening committee with a copy of the recital program, including titles, dates of composition, composer and/or arrangers; composer birth and death dates, assisting personnel and their instrumentation, and the timings of each piece. The minimum performance time for a half-recital is 25 minutes; the minimum performance time for a full recital is 50 minutes.
3.
You will provide the screening committee with at least one complete copy of the music that you are presenting.
4.
You will be asked to perform any or all of the recital material, as requested by the committee. You may choose the first piece to perform, and the committee will select the remaining pieces or movements, in any order.
5.
The faculty will approve the recital, or direct that the recital plans be postponed.
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APPENDIX K PRE-RECITAL HEARING FACULTY APPROVAL FORM
Name______________________________________________________ Applied lesson instructor’s name _______________________________ Recital date______________________ Half recital_____
Full recital_____
(for faculty use only)
APPROVAL OF PRE-RECITAL HEARING: Date__________________________
_____Satisfactory _____Unsatisfactory Name_________________________ _____Satisfactory _____Unsatisfactory Name_________________________ _____Satisfactory _____Unsatisfactory Name_________________________
Conditions requiring change before the recital:
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APPENDIX L PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES CONCERT CHOIR The LMC Concert Choir is a mixed choir of community and student singers who perform music from the standard choral repertoire. Major works performed include Messiah by G. F. Handel; Requiem by Gabriel Faure; A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten; Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein; Mass in F by Franz Schubert; Liebeslieder Walzer, Op.52 by Johannes Brahms, and the Gloria by Francis Poulenc. An orchestra or guest musicians often accompany performances. The choir also performs smaller works including spirituals and folk songs. The Concert Choir has also performed with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Chorus. Past performances have included such works as Symphony No. 9 by Ludwig Van Beethoven, Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, Alexander Nevsky by Sergei Prokofiev, and Verdi Opera Choruses. The Concert Choir is open to all students and community members with vocal ability through audition. For more information contact Dan Hendrickson at (269) 9276588.
JAZZ BAND The Jazz Band regularly performs in concert each semester. Their performances include music in all styles of the jazz and rock idioms. They have performed at LMC Bertrand Crossing, the Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph and have opened for the Western Michigan University Jazz Orchestra for a Visiting Artist Concert. The jazz band rehearses on Wednesdays from 4:10-6:20 p.m. and is open to all students by audition. For more information please contact Dan Hendrickson at (269) 927.6588.
SOUTHSHORE CONCERT BAND Instrumental students at LMC perform in the Southshore Concert Band for academic credit. The Southshore Concert Band is a community band that is in residence at Lake Michigan College. They rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and performs multiple concerts each year. The band’s rehearsal and performance season coincides with the class schedule of LMC from September through June. The Southshore Concert Band, under the direction of Dale Reuss, has grown into a respected musical organization. The Band has enjoyed great success and performs at a very high level. Guest conductors have included Kenneth G. Bloomquist, from Michigan State University, Richard Suddendorf, from Western Michigan University, and internationally known composer David Shaffer. Mr. Shaffer composed and dedicated a piece entitled ―The Quest‖ to the Southshore Concert Band. Students interested in auditioning for the Southshore Concert Band can contact Dale Reuss at (269) 5569984.
VOICES LMC Voices LMC is a dynamic, a capella chamber ensemble that performs frequently in concert each semester. The repertoire performed each semester is drawn from the standard choral repertoire and includes madrigals, motets, folk songs, spirituals, and jazz. Voices LMC performs for such events as the WAUS ‖Second Sunday Music Series” at the Fernwood Botanical Garden, they have appeared on WNIT’s Open Studio, and performed in concert with Rita Coolidge on the LMC Mendel Center Mainstage. Ensemble membership is open to all students and community members through audition. For more information contact Dan Hendrickson at (269) 927-6588.
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APPENDIX M STUDENT KEY REQUEST Last name
First name
LMC ID#
Home address
City
State
Zip code
Home phone
Cell/Track phone
Other Contact
The use of LMC practice rooms is a privilege, not a right. Do not take food or beverage items into practice rooms. Please keep all practice room doors tightly closed at all times to complete the sound lock when the room is in use, and to protect your equipment (as well as our equipment) when the room is not occupied. The College is not responsible for lost personal items or items that are left unattended. Remember, your personal belongings are at risk if you leave your room unattended and if the door locks behind you and you do not have your key, your belongings will be locked in overnight if after class hours. The John and Dede Howard Music Practice Room Suite, located in the South Training Room of the LMC Mendel Center for Arts & Technology, contains six soundproof practice rooms available for use by music students currently enrolled in applied lessons, piano classes, voice class, and guitar class with a current ID tag. Each room contains a Boston upright piano, a music stand, and a chair. The use of these practice rooms is on a first-come first-served basis. If left vacant for ten minutes, an unoccupied room can be legitimately taken over by another student even if the room includes someone else’s belongings. The practice suite will be open during regular academic hours, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00p.m. and Friday 8:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Keys must be returned at the end of each semester. Misuse, copying, or distribution of these keys is prohibited and misuse of LMC building facilities will result in the loss of privileges related to the Music Department as well as possible disciplinary action by the College. Do NOT loan your key to any one. If
another person uses your key, you are responsible for their usage and what happens to the practice room while he/she has your key in his/her possession. If a student does not return her/his key at the end of the semester to the Performing Arts Office, a $50 fine and a possible re-keying fine of $200 per lock will be charged. Additionally, a block will be placed on the student's records. For functions such as obtaining grades, transcripts, registering for classes, etc., the student will have to contact the Music Director to pay the fine, resolve the problem, and to have the block removed. Also, the person will not be reissued a key for the following semester. _____________________________________________
Key number
______________________________________________________________
Serial number
I understand the responsibilities and agree to the restrictions involved in receiving this key. _________________________________________________ _________________________ Student signature Date _________________________________________________ _________________________ Student’s Printed Name Date _________________________________________________ _________________________ Issued By Date
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