Music Education
Dr. Mark Davis, Chairman
Mr. William Brackeen, Pianoforte/Theory
Ms. Bonita Franklin, Director of Vocal Music
Mr. Albert Jackson, Director of Instrumental Music
The Langston University Department of Music is noted for excellent faculty, numerous performing groups of high caliber, a strong Comprehensive Musicianship core program and outstanding course offerings. Students seeking a career in one of the many facets of music are provided a sound education at LU. Performing, composing, conducting, and teaching are frequent goals. However, it is ultimately the graduation as an educator of high merit that provides our students with a wide range professional possibility.
Mission of the Department of
Music
The pursuit of excellence through the study of music continues to be a vibrant and lasting tradition of the Department of Music at Langston University. Therefore, the mission of the Department of Music is to provide the highest quality teaching, performance, creativity, and research through a diversity of activities and music experiences. Equally, the mission of the Department of Music is to foster excellence in the same aforementioned areas through involvement of the faculty and students in public performance, media presentations, research publications and other creative activities.
Philosophy of the Department
of Music
The Department of Music is devoted to the ideal of making music a part of the lives of ALL people, as well as advancing the art of music. Therefore, we are dedicated to ensuring that each student advances in an enriching, yet flexible learning environment that provides for self-growth, special interests, and physical capabilities. The Department of Music accepts the charge of providing this musical guidance under the hands of trained professionals.
Departmental Objectives
The Music Education curriculum strives to achieve the
following objectives:
1. To offer music courses of interest and value to all University students for
the development of appreciative listeners or trained
participants.
2. To offer state-approved curricula
for the preparation of teachers of music in
the elementary and secondary public/private schools.
3. To offer instruction which can lead
to fields of performance, conducting,
composition and arranging, and related areas.
4. To offer instruction as preparation
for graduate study.
5. To give the student intensive
professional training and equip
him/her with a solid foundation through comprehensive musicianship.
MUSIC CHORAL (Teacher Education)
I. Degree: Bachelor
of Arts in Education
II. Major: Music-Choral/Piano
(Teacher Education)
A. General Education: 50 hours
B. Required Courses: 58 hours
MS
1612-4612 Major Applied
MS
1511-2521 Secondary Applied Piano
MS
1711 Music Fundamentals I
MS
1721 Music Fundamentals II
MS
1533 Theory I
MS
1543 Theory II
MS
2553 Theory III
MS
2563 Theory IV
MS
1911 Conducting Fundamentals
MS
2212 Voice Diction I (English and
Italian)
MS
2222 Voice Diction II (German,
French, and Spanish)
MS
2922 Instrumental Music Survey
MS
3223 Choral Methods
MS
3213 Choral Conducting
MS
1812 Music Survey
MS
3813 Music History I
MS
1812 African American Music
MS
3823 Music History II
MS
3922 Voice Class
*MS 4001 Performance
Seminar
MS
4212 Orchestration
**MS 2021 Ensemble (Choir)
MS
4913 Music Education Methods
(Courses required can be completed in
four (4) years if the student takes 17-19 hours per semester; however,
students with deficiencies should not expect to complete their degree in four
years without attending summer sessions.
Students should consult with an advisor in the music area to work out
degree plan.)
C. Additional Requirements: 35 hours of Professional Education (see
Teacher Education Program).
D. Special Requirements: 7 semesters of Major Applied, with Applied lessons 1 hour per
week for 2 hours credit. Each Applied
major is required to own his instrument prior to Senior Recital. Major Applied Juries are 10-15 minute
performances before a faculty committee for evaluation required at the conclusion
of each semester of applied study.
Secondary Juries are 5 minutes in length. The cumulative Jury grade will count as 1/3 of the grade for both
Major and Secondary Applied. A senior
recital is optional for students during the seventh semester of Applied Study
prior to enrolling in the Professional block courses.
E. Electives to complete 128 hours. These hours
must include a minimum of 45 hours in upper division courses.
*Must enroll each semester.
**Only four semester hours will count as
credit toward the degree requirement; however, students must enroll each
semester during residency.
MUSIC-INSTRUMENTAL (Teacher Education)
I. Degree:
Bachelor of Arts in Education
II. Major:
Instrumental/Piano (Teacher Education)
A. General Education: 50 hours
B. Required Courses: 66 hours
MS
1612-4612 Major Applied Instrument
MS
1511-2511 Secondary Applied Piano
(other instrument if piano major)
MS
1711 Music Fundamentals I
MS
1721 Music Fundamentals II
MS
1533 Theory I
MS
1543 Theory II
MS
2553 Theory III
MS
2563 Theory IV
MS
1911 Conducting Fundamentals
MS
1822 Music Survey
MS
3813 Music History I
MS
3823 Music History II
MS
4913 Music Education Methods
MS
3313 String Technique
MS
3413 Band Methods
MS
4212 Orchestration
MS
2422 Brass Wind Technique
MS
3412 Percussion Technique
MS
2412 Woodwind Technique
MS
2912 Choral Music Survey
MS
3923 Instrumental Conducting
*MS 2611 Ensemble
(Band)
**MS 4001 Performance Seminar
*Must enroll each semester.
**Only four semester hours will count as
credit toward the degree requirement; however, students must enroll each
semester during residency. (Courses
required can be completed in 4 years if the student takes 17-19 hours per
semester; however, students with deficiencies should not expect to complete
their degree in 4 years without attending summer sessions. Student should consult with advisor in Music
area to work out degree plan. Program
is currently being revised to reduce number of hours required in Music.)
C. Special requirements: 7 semesters of Major Applied with applied lessons 1 hour per week
for 2 hours credit. Each applied major
is required to own his/her instrument prior to Senior Recital. Major Applied juries are 10-15 minute
performances before a faculty committee for evaluation required at the
conclusion of each semester of applied study.
Secondary juries are 5 minutes in length. The accumulative jury grade will count as 1/3 of the grade for
both Major and Secondary Applied. A
Senior Recital is optional for students during the seventh semester of Applied
Study.
D. Electives to complete 132-hours. These hours will include a minimum of 45
hours in upper division courses.
E. Additional
Requirements: 35 hours of Professional
Education (See Teacher Education program).
COURSES
MUSIC
(MS)
Music
History and Literature
MS
1812 (2CR) AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC
This
course is designed to equip students with a rather in-depth understanding of
the music black Americans from its roots in ancient Africa to the “New
World.” Course open to general student
body. No prerequisites.
MS
1822 (2CR) MUSIC SURVEY
A
general study of examples of music literature together with those fundamentals
of form and design essential for the intelligent enjoyment of music; also such
historical information as may be necessary to give rise to musical understanding
and appreciation. No
prerequisites: open to general student
body.
MS
2912 (2CR) CHORAL MUSIC SURVEY (Instrumental Specialist)
A
general study of choral music practices through different historical periods
including analysis, problems, philosophies, and techniques. Designed for instrumental specialists. Prerequisite: instructor's approval.
MS
2922 (2CR) INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SURVEY (Choral Specialist)
A
course designed to give students with choral music emphasis a broad perspective
and general understanding of techniques, practices, literature, and problems
involved in instrumental music.
Prerequisite: instructor's
approval.
MS
3813 (3CR) MUSIC HISTORY I
A
course designed to equip students with a rather in-depth understanding of the
music of the Western world from its roots in antiquity through the Renaissance
era. The course allows students to
develop critical thinking skills necessary to analyze musical and cultural
trends of each style and period; recognize major historical milestones in music
(i.e., Mass, Motet, Madrigal, early Opera, etc.); and develop a logical
historical framework with music as its basis. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor.
MS
3823 (3CR) MUSIC HISTORY II
This
course is designed to equip students with a rather in-depth understanding of
the music of the Western world from the Baroque era through the twentieth
century. Students develop critical
thinking skills necessary to analyze musical and cultural trends of each style
and period, recognize major historical milestones in music (i.e., Opera,
Sonata, Oratorio, Rondo, Fugue, Toccata, etc.); and develop a logical
historical framework with music as its basis.
Prerequisite: MS 2813 Music
History I.
MS
1711 (1CR) MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS I
Designed
for students with deficient musical backgrounds, this course places an emphasis
on basic skills in vocal and sign theory.
Subject content includes fundamentals of written theory, notation of
pitch and rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, and an
introduction of 4-part harmony. Also
included are instrumental sight-reading, keyboard harmony, and aural
theory. Prerequisite: Music Theory Placement Test.
MS
1721 (1CR) MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS II
This
course is a continuation of Music Fundamentals I. Prerequisite: MS 1711 Music Fundamentals I.
MS
1533 (3CR) THEORY I
(Formerly
MS 1714)
This
course covers eighteenth-century choral writing correlated with sight singing,
keyboard harmony, and harmonic and melodic dictation, using principle and
subordinate triads through the dominant seventh.
MS
1543 (3CR) THEORY II
(Formerly
MS 1724)
Course
requirements are the same as Music Theory 2713. This course covers the use of seventh-chords in inversions,
modulations to closely related keys, non-harmonic tones, and original
part-writing exercises involving the above listed techniques. Prerequisite: MS 1533.
MS
2212 (2CR) VOICE DICTION I
A
study of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as it applies to
transcribing, pronouncing, and singing song texts in English and Italian.
MS
2222 (2CR) VOICE DICTION II
A
study of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as it applies to
transcribing, pronouncing, and singing song texts in German and French.
MS
2412 (2CR) WOODWIND TECHNIQUE
Basic
concepts in the teaching and playing of woodwind instruments are covered,
including class instruction, laboratory application, clinics, seminars; tone
production. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
MS
2422 (2CR) BRASS WIND TECHNIQUE
Basic
concepts in the teaching and playing of brass instruments are taught, including
class instruction, laboratory application observations, clinics, seminars, tone
production, instrument nomenclature, fingering, positions, breath control. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
MS
2553 (3CR) THEORY
III
(Formerly
MS 2714)
This
course is a study of 18th and 19th-century music through analyzing,
writing, dictation, and playing at the keyboard of seventh-chords, altered
chords, altered non-harmonic tones and augmented chords. Also covered are modulations to all keys and
an introduction to compositional techniques of the 20th-century,
including practice in writing original melodies for solo and ensemble
works. Prerequisite: MS 1543.
MS
2563 (3CR) THEORY IV
(Formerly
MS 2724)
This
course is a comprehensive study of form from folksong to symphony, simple song
forms to developed structures, formal and harmonic analysis, including
structures in music during the latter parts of the 19th century and
the 20th century. Compositional
techniques and stylistic differences in various composers' writings are also
examined. Prerequisite: MS 2553.
MS
3213 (3CR) CHORAL METHODS
This
course covers the study of techniques involved in the teaching of choral music
on the elementary, junior high, and secondary level. Special emphasis is placed
on examining music of a high vocal, theoretical and aesthetic level over a
broad range of choral literature..
Prerequisite: junior standing.
MS
3223 (3CR) CHORAL CONDUCTING
This
course covers principles of conducting, baton techniques, conducting with and
without a baton, rehearsal procedures, interpretation, laboratory experience,
analysis and evaluation of literature.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
MS
3312 (2CR) STRING TECHNIQUE
This
course is a study of basic concepts in the teaching and playing of string instruments,
inclusive of class instruction emphasizing bowing technique, instrument
nomenclature, and fingering positions.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
MS
3412 (2CR) PERCUSSION TECHNIQUE
This
course covers basic concepts in the teaching and playing of percussion
instruments; class instruments; laboratory application, clinics, and
seminars. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
MS
3413 (3CR) BAND METHODS
This
is a rather in-depth course for prospective band directors with emphasis on
organization, management, public relations, fund raising and essentials of
building and maintaining the modern football marching band. Prerequisite: junior standing and instructor's approval.
MS
3912 (2CR) VOICE CLASS
This
course covers the basic concepts and techniques of singing, including breathing,
tone production, diction, interpretation, articulation, phrasing, and
sight-reading. No Prerequisite. non-music majors may enroll with
instructor's approval.
MS
3913 (3CR) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSIC
A
course for elementary education candidates covering song literature, methods,
rudiments of music, the child's voice, rhythmic and melodic expression--not
open to Music Majors.
Prerequisite: permission.
MS
3923 (3CR) INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING
This
course specifically examines instrumental baton technique. Practical experience in conducting varying
instrumental organizations emphasizing style, phrasing, ensemble technique,
proper attacks, and release, balance, cueing and score reading are also
covered. Prerequisite: junior standing.
MS
4212 (2CR) ORCHESTRATION
This
course is a study of the techniques of scoring music for wind, percussion,
strings, and electronic instruments, including the use of technology.
MS
4913 (3CR) MUSIC EDUCATION METHODS
The
principles, philosophies, methods and materials involved in the total music
education program of kindergarten, elementary, junior and senior high schools
are covered. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Applied
Music
MS
1612 (2CR) MAJOR APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS, WOODWIND,
STRING, PERCUSSION
Individual
study of the fundamentals, techniques, methods, skills, music, and literature
involved in the performance of a musical medium are covered. Seven semesters of Major Applied study are the required for Senior Recital and
graduation. Prerequisite: Music major.
MS
1622 (2CR) MAJOR APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS, WOODWIND,
STRINGS, PERCUSSION
Continuation
of MS 1612. Prerequisite: music major, MS 1612.
MS
2612 (2CR) MAJOR APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS, WOODWIND,
STRING, PERCUSSION
Continuation
of MS 1622. Prerequisite: Music major, MS 1622.
MS
2622 (2CR) MAJOR APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS, WOODWIND,
STRING, PERCUSSION
Continuation
of MS 2612. Prerequisite: Music major, MS 2612.
MS
3612 (2CR) MAJOR APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS, WOODWIND,
STRINGS, PERCUSSION
Continuation
of MS 2622. Prerequisite: Music major, MS 2622.
MS
3622 (2CR) MAJOR APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS, WOODWIND,
STRINGS, PERCUSSION
Continuation
of MS 3612. Prerequisite: Music major, MS 3612.
MS 4612 (2CR) MAJOR APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS, WOODWIND,
STRINGS, PERCUSSION
MS
1511 (1CR) SECONDARY APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS,
WOODWIND, STRINGS,
PERCUSSION
Individual
applied lessons on a second choice instrument for the purpose of developing the
skill and knowledge needed to implement the teaching of techniques, musicianship,
and musical understanding are covered in this sequence. Non-music majors may enroll. Music majors must enroll in secondary piano
until they successfully pass the Piano Proficiency Examination. Prerequisite: instructor's approval.
MS
1521 (1CR) SECONDARY APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS,
WOODWIND, STRINGS, PERCUSSION
Continuation
of MS 1511. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval, MS 1511.
MS
2511 (1CR) SECONDARY APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS,
WOODWIND, STRINGS, PERCUSSION
Continuation
of MS 1521. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval, MS 1521.
MS
2521 (1CR) SECONDARY APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS,
WOODWIND, STRINGS, PERCUSSION
Continuation
of MS 2511. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval. MS 2511.
MS
3511 (1CR) SECONDARY APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS,
WOODWIND, STRINGS, PERCUSSION
Continuation
of MS 2521. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval, MS 2521.
MS
3521 (1CR) SECONDARY APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS,
WOODWIND, STRINGS, PERCUSSION
Continuation
of MS 3511. Prerequisite: Instructor's approval, MS 3511.
MS
4511 (1CR) SECONDARY APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS,
WOODWIND, STRINGS, PERCUSSION
Continuation
of MS 3521. Prerequisite. Instructor's approval, MS 3521.
MS
4521 (1CR) SECONDARY APPLIED PIANO, VOICE, BRASS,
WOODWIND, STRINGS, PERCUSSION
MS
4001 (1CR) PERFORMANCE SEMINAR
This
course provides the opportunity for majors and Secondary Applied students to
develop stage presence and poise for public performance. Music majors must register for Performance
Seminar each semester they are enrolled.
ENSEMBLE
Every
music degree student in the Department of Music must participate in one of the
large performing ensembles each semester of his/her enrollment, becoming
acquainted through actual performance with the best music literature in this
medium. These ensembles also serve as laboratories for the development of
musical skills, knowledge and exposure to myriad methods and techniques. Instrumental concentration majors must
enroll in band. Voice majors must
enroll in the choir. Piano majors may
enroll in band or choir depending upon their area of specialization (choral or
instrumental). Four hours of ensemble
credit are required for graduation.
COURSES
MS
2611 (1CR) UNIVERSITY BANDS
(Formerly
MS 1011)
The
Marching Lions, the Concert Band, the Stage Band, the Basketball Prep
Band--these University bands appear in campus concerts, at sporting events, and
on tour. These groups are elective for
students outside the Department of Music with consent of director.
MS
2021 (1CR) CHOIRS
Concert
Chorale and/or University Choir. For
Concert Chorale, auditions are required.
Limited enrollment. Programs are
chosen from select choral literature. A
high standard of vocal ability and musicianship are required. These groups are elective for students outside
the Department of Music with consent of director. Tours and outside engagements as well as numerous campus concerts
are required of ensemble members in the Concert Chorale. A student must be a member of University
Choir to be in Concert Chorale.
University Choir is mixed chorus group.
These groups are elective for students outside the Department of Music
with consent of the director.
MS
2031 (1CR) MUSIC THEATER
This
course is an introduction to the study and performance of outstanding musical
scores including scenes from opera and musical comedies. This class is elective for non-music majors
with consent of the director.
MS
3011 (1CR) STRING ENSEMBLE
This
course provides an opportunity for students to study and perform string chamber
music. This course serves as a follow-up
to the elective for the string technique class. The ensemble is elective for non-music majors with the consent of
the director. Often, there are campus
concerts and limited outside engagements.
MS
3021 (1CR) STAGE BAND
This
group serves as a laboratory instrumental ensemble—advanced or regular. Students study and perform the larger
forms/works of jazz, popular, and dance music literature. The groups are elective for non-music majors
with consent of the director. Campus
and outside engagements are often required of participants.
MS
3031 (1CR) WOODWIND ENSEMBLE
This
group serves as a laboratory setting for the study and performance of woodwind
chamber music. The course is elective
for majors and non-music majors with consent of the director. Campus concerts and limited outside engagements
are additional requirements.
MS
4011 (1CR) BRASS ENSEMBLE
This class serves as a laboratory setting for the study and performance of brass chamber music. This course is elective for non-majors and majors with consent of the director. Campus concerts and outside engagements are additional requirements.
Vocal:
• Langston University Concert Choir
• Langston University Concert Choral
• Lyric Singers
• Troubadours
Instrumental:
• Langston University Marching Pride
• Langston University Wind Ensemble
• Langston University Concert Band
• Langston University Jazz Ensemble
• Langston University Pep Band
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