Fort Lewis College
Music Department
Goals 1. To provide an opportunity for all of the students of this liberal arts institution to develop a better understanding of the musical arts.
2. To provide training in music, leading to its associate careers.
3. To provide artistic leadership, outreach, and musical performances for the enrichment of the cultural aspects of the college, community, and area schools.
Objectives
1. In General Education, the music department should serve a large portion of the student population both in courses that require previous musical experience and courses designed for the neophyte.
2. Graduating seniors in music should:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the formal, harmonic and melodic structure of standard musical literature3. Musical performances should offer a wide variety of literature and styles in live concerts by both student and professional musicians. The college and the community should be actively involved in these programs, with the music faculty acting as a catalyst in all areas.
b. demonstrate practical knowledge of keyboard skills
c. demonstrate performance competency in at least one area of applied music
d. demonstrate an understanding of music in its historical context
e. where applicable (k-12 teaching option), be qualified for teacher certification by the Colorado State Department of Education
| The Music Department offers three courses of study, each leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. These liberal arts concentrations include: |
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| Consult with an advisor to determine the option that best suits your background and future aspirations. You will be required to pass an entrance audition as well as take a music theory placement exam. Auditions must be completed by the end of the first term of residency. If a student is admitted on a provisional basis, he or she must re-audition each term until acceptance. |
All music majors must enroll in the courses listed under “Special Departmental Requirements” in the College catalog. Included every term are Applied Music, the Major Ensemble assigned by your private teacher, and Concert Attendance/Music Literature. See the catalog and departmental checklists for specific requirements for each music concentration. Every
Music K-12 Teaching Option must also apply to the Department of Teacher Education once he/she has completed 30 semester hours.
Applied Music (Private Lessons) (top)
All music majors must enroll in Applied Music every trimester of residency. Specific practice and performance standards are set individually by each professor, and many music faculty also require attendance at a studio class or symposium as part of the applied music course. Performance majors should enroll in 2 credits per term; K-12 Teaching Option and General Music Studies majors, 1 credit per term.
Every music major is required to perform in one student recital per trimester. These monthly recitals are held in Roshong Recital Hall on Thursdays at 12:20 PM.
All music majors must participate in the appropriate major ensemble (band, concert choir, or orchestra) every trimester of residency. There are no exceptions. MU110, 117, 310, or 317 are recommend for the instrumental specialization; MU105 or 305 for the choral specialization..
Student Recital Series
Large Ensemble
Concert Attendance/Music Literature
Attendance at scheduled recitals, concerts, and master classes is required each trimester of residency. Specific requirements will be posted each term, and concert attendance will be considered part of individual applied music grades.
| All music majors must satisfy a proficiency requirement. Students with adequate skills may petition to take the examination from Dr. Campi. Those with less keyboard background should enroll in the Piano Class sequence (MU103, 104, 203, 204). Successful completion of these classes also satisfies the piano proficiency requirement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Piano Proficiency Exam consists of the following: Scales and Technique: a. All major and harmonic minor scales up to four sharps and flats - hands together, two octaves, quarter note=100 or faster Prepared Pieces:
Accompanying Pieces: A work form 24 Italian Songs and Arias or any choice of an instrumental work such as a Handel flute sonata. The quality of ensemble is very important. Sight-Reading and Harmonization: a. Following ten minutes to look at a simple piece of music, play through it without stopping. A number of brass, woodwind, percussion, and string instruments are available at no additional fee for ensemble performance, applied lessons, and for class lessons. Consult the band department or your applied teacher if you need an instrument. Instruments may be checked out through the Administrative Assistant’s office (Jones Hall 202). A faculty signature is required. Practice rooms, most equipped with a piano, are available for individual or group practice sessions. The band room is available on a sign-up basis only for recital preparation and percussion practice. Lockers are available for instrument storage in the student lounge area at no extra cost. Departmental locks are required – See the Administrative Assistant to obtain a lock and locker number. Concert attire (tuxedos for men and long black dresses for women) are provided by the Music Department. Students must furnish their own black shoes and black socks or hosiery. Band and orchestra members have the option of providing their own tuxedos or black dresses. Women’s attire must be plain black, floor length, and long-sleeved.
Degree Recitals
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