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MusicFull Time Faculty: Cary John Franklin, Christopher Gable, Carleton Macy (Acting Chair), Mark Mazullo, Marjorie Merryman, Robert Peterson, Chuen-Fung Wong Part Time Faculty: Jan Gilbert Director of Highland Piping: Michael Breidenbach Director of MacJazz: Joan Griffith Director of African Music: Sowah Mensah Studio Faculty: Benjamin Allen (voice), Stella Anderson (viola/violin), Michael Breidenbach (Highland piping), Barbara Brooks (piano/piano proficiency), Rachel Brudnoy (oboe), Claudia Chen (piano/piano proficiency, Christine Dahl (piano/piano proficiency), Lynn Erickson (trumpet), Clea Galhano (recorder), Richard Gaynor (trombone/baritone horn), Joan Griffith (electric guitar/electric bass/jazz improvisation/mandolin /string bass/jazz combos), Shelley Hanson (clarinet), Michael Hauser (flamenco guitar), Phil Hey (jazz drumming), Mary Budd Horozaniecki (violin), Martha Jamsa (flute), David Jensen (jazz brass improvisation), Kathy Jensen (saxophone), Winston Kaehler (harpsichord/organ), Steve Kimball (percussion), Caroline Lemen (French horn), Carole Mason-Smith (bassoon), Paul Maybery (tuba), Sowah Mensah (African drums and xylophones/African flute/African voice), Laura Nichols (voice), W Joseph Reed (voice), Thomas Rosenberg (cello), David Severtson (piano/piano proficiency), Bridgett Stuckey (harp), Steve Sutherland (Highland drumming), Jeff Thygeson (acoustic/classical guitar), Benedict Weinbeck (jazz piano), David Whetstone (sitar/East Indian improvisation). The music department offers many opportunities for general students and for students interested in music as a concentration. All performing ensembles and all courses are open to majors and non-majors alike, although some courses carry prerequisites. For the music major or minor, a careful balance between theory/composition, history/literature and performance is maintained. Students electing a music concentration may emphasize performance, composition, or music history/literature. A senior project in one of these areas is required of majors and recommended for minors. The major concentration provides preparation for graduate study in music, and many music-related jobs and professions. Major and minor concentrations prepare students for lifelong enjoyment of music through the study of appropriate skills, repertoire, and performance practice. For further information about faculty and ensembles, please access the music department web page at http://www.macalester.edu/music. Performance Performing ensembles are open to students by audition without regard for music major or minor status. These groups include the large vocal and instrumental ensembles, chamber music groups in the Western concert tradition, and other ensembles performing a spectrum of musical styles: African Music Ensemble, Mac Jazz (big band jazz), Collegium Musicum Macalestri (early music), Highland Pipe Band, and the Mac Jazz Workshop jazz combos. Additional chamber ensembles such as string quartets and flute ensembles are formed in response to student interest. Students are also involved as soloists, conductors, or managers for the ensembles. In addition to these credit-bearing performance ensembles, the music department also sponsors student-organized, non-credited ensembles in a cappella singing, folk music, and improvisation. Special performance projects such as dance concerts requiring live and electronic music, opera, and musical theater are scheduled as opportunities arise. The superb acoustics of the Janet Wallace Concert Hall provide one of the best centers for musical performance in the Twin Cities. Student soloists and ensembles, and numerous other local, national and international artists perform there regularly throughout the year. Studio instruction in voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, all standard orchestral instruments, jazz improvisation, bagpipe, African drumming, African flute, African voice, gamba, recorder, and sitar, is available to all students in the College. Studio lessons are taught by adjunct faculty who are all active professional musicians. The fee for 12 half-hour lessons is $340.00 (fee is subject to change). Music majors and minors will receive a fee waiver of approximately 90% for half hour lessons per semester in their primary instrument. Enrollment in Theory II is considered a tentative commitment to major or minor study. After two semesters of fee-waived lessons, students must register as majors or minors in order to continue lessons on a fee-waived basis. The faculty encourages advanced students to take hour-long lessons. Music majors and minors who are preparing for senior recitals are required to take one hour lessons. They will receive the fee waiver for the full hour. General Distribution RequirementAll courses in the music department count toward the general distribution requirement in fine arts. Credit accumulated through ensemble performance and studio instruction count toward the fine arts requirement upon completion of four consecutive semesters. These four consecutive semesters must be taken in a single ensemble or performance medium in order to fulfill the distribution requirement. General Education RequirementsCourses that meet the general education requirements in writing, quantitative thinking, internationalism and multiculturalism will be posted on the Registrar's web page in advance of registration for each semester. Additional information regarding the general distribution requirement and the general education requirements can be found in the graduation requirements section of this catalog. Certain courses are particularly appropriate for the general student. These include Music Appreciation, Basic Musicianship, Electronic Music, World Music, African Music, and various topics courses. Other courses, while open to all students, may require specific musical background or skills. Students interested in upper level courses should consult the instructor about prerequisites. Senior Capstone Projects The music department requires of its majors, and strongly recommends to its minors, that they undertake senior projects involving recital performance, composition and/or music research as a culminating activity. The department strongly encourages all majors to include performance as a soloist as part of the presentation of this project. A student may register for Music 488 (Senior Project) to receive credit for preparation. (The senior project satisfies the senior capstone requirement). Students planning to give recitals, including senior recitals, must complete a recital permission form in consultation with their teachers and advisors. This form must be submitted in the semester prior to the recital. Following the completion of the senior project, the presenting student will meet with selected faculty for an exit review which will include discussion of their project presentation, their achievements within the department, and their future directions. Piano for Proficiency Requirement Each music major/ minor will be required to pass a test of piano proficiency. Piano skills should be developed as rapidly as possible for they are indispensable to the study of music. Because they are required, "Piano for Proficiency" lessons receive the fee waiver for half-hour lessons for a maximum of 4 semesters. Required skills include the ability to: This test (shown as Music 99) is a requirement for all students graduating with a major or minor in music. Major ConcentrationA major will consist of 44 semester hours in classroom courses, plus studio instruction, ensemble participation and piano for proficiency. Music 113, or admission to a higher level within the theory program, is considered entrance into the program. Both Music 113 and Music 114 should be taken during the first year if possible, and no later than the second year, since these courses are prerequisites for most of the other required music courses. History-literature courses should begin after completion of Music 113 and 114. 1. Major concentration in music must include: A normal music major track for course work will be: Minor ConcentrationA minor will consist of 28 semester hours in classroom courses, plus studio instruction and ensemble participation, and the Piano Proficiency Exam. All courses other than Music 112 may count toward the minor. A normal music minor track for course work can be accomplished in five semesters or spread out over 4 years: With careful planning, a music minor can be completed in two years. Music 113 should be taken no later than the fall of the 3rd year. Minor concentrations must include: Honors ProgramThe music department participates in the Honors Program. Honors projects may be completed in composition or in music scholarship. Eligibility requirements, application procedures and specific project expectations are available from the department office. Topics Courses194, 294, 394, 494 Examination of special topics of interest to faculty and students. Recent topics have included: American Pop Music, Introduction to Musical Theater, Shostokovich, Music and Culture on the Silk Road, Orchestration, and many others. To be announced at registration. (4 credits)
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