2018-2019

Concordia College Music

Department
Student Handbook

The Mission of the Department of Music is

to prepare students for creative and purposeful lives
through rigorous Liberal Arts and professional programs,
to nurture in them the fullness of individual and corporate
humanity through the study and practice of music, and
to challenge each to live an exceptional life.
 Table of Contents
I. General Music Department Information …………………………………………..……………………3

A. Faculty and Staff

B. General Building Safety & Security
C. Student Health and Safety
D. NASM Accreditation

II. Music Programs ………………………………………………………………………………………...7

A. Music Programs of Study

B. Acceptance into a Professional Music Degree Program
C. Audition Process for Acceptance into the Professional Music Programs
D. Audition Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Programs
E. Review and Continuation in the Professional Music Degree Programs
F. Requirements for Entrance and Continuation in the
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Cultural) Degree Program
G. Music Minor Program
H. Church Music Minor Program

III. Academic Policies and Procedures ……….……………...…………………..…………….…………16

A. Communication Protocol
B. Student Record of Work
C. Private Lessons
D. Lessons Registration: General Guidelines for Music Majors
E. Juries
F. Music Courses Requiring Minimum Grade of “C”
G. Music Courses Requiring Minimum Grade of “B”
H. Student Recital Information
• General Student Recitals
• Student Solo/Ensemble Recitals
I. Student Accompanists Recommended Fee Schedule
J. Recital Attendance
K. Pi Kappa Lambda and Departmental Honors
L. Applied Lesson Fees
M. Scholarship Continuation

IV. Student Ensembles …………………………………………………………………………...………..28

A. Music Ensembles
B. Ensemble Membership
C. Ensemble Rehearsal Schedules
D. Concert Etiquette
E. Ensemble Fees

V. Area Guidelines ………………………………………………………………………………………..34

A. Guidelines for Vocal Study

B. Guidelines for Piano Study
• Piano Proficiency
• Piano Placement Audition
C. Guidelines for Organ/Harpsichord Study
D. Guidelines for String Study

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 E. Guidelines for Guitar and Harp Study
F. Guidelines for Percussion Study
G. Guidelines for Brass Study
H. Guidelines for Woodwinds Study
I. Guidelines for Composition Study
J. Guidelines for Music Theory Study
K. Guidelines for Music History Study
L. Guidelines for Music Education Study

VI. Facilities and Services ………………………………………………………………………..…….…42

A. Hvidsten Music Hall

B. Practice Rooms and Rehearsal Halls Etiquette
C. Instrument Locker Information
D. Class Piano Laboratory
E. Photocopying Policy
F. Personal Property

VII. Student Organizations …………………………………………………………………………………47

A. American Choral Directors Association

B. American String Teachers Association
C. American Band Directors Association
D. National Association for Music Education

VIII. Recommended Four-Year Plans..……………………………………………………...……………….49

A. Bachelor of Arts in Music (Cultural)

B. Bachelor of Arts in Music
(Leading to K-12 Licensure in Music Education) – Vocal
C. Bachelor of Arts in Music
(Leading to K-12 Licensure in Music Education) – Instrumental
D. Bachelor of Music in Music Education – Vocal
E. Bachelor of Music in Music Education – Instrumental
F. Bachelor of Music in Performance – Vocal
G. Bachelor of Music in Performance – Instrumental
H. Bachelor of Music in Performance – Piano/Organ
I. Bachelor of Music in Composition

IX. Music Courses Offered….....…………………………………………………………………….…….59

X. Departmental Forms………………………………………………………………………...………….61

A. Piano Lesson Forms

B. Voice Lesson Forms
C. Student Recital Request Forms
D. Change Form for Music Majors
E. Permission for Enrolling in an Ensemble Beyond the Guideline
F. Senior Honors Competition Form
G. Ensemble Fee Waiver

An online copy of the Concordia College Music Department Student Handbook is available online at
http://www.cord.edu/music.studenthandbook.pdf

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I. General Department Information

A. Faculty and Staff

B. General Building Safety & Security
C. Student Health and Safety
D. NASM Accreditation

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A. Faculty and Staff

Academic Administrative Staff

Music Department Phone Number: 218-299-4414

Dr. John N. Roberts – Chair of the Department of Music at Concordia – Dr. Roberts is available for any
questions about any academic issues, scholarship or advising information.

Renee Kelly – Administrative Assistant – Renee can be reached at ext. 4843. She is available for any
questions about Music Department budgets or general information about the department.

Sue LeGare – Administrative Assistant – Sue can be reached at ext. 4879. She is available for any
questions about the ensembles.

Shannon Hokstad – Office Assistant – Shannon can be reached at ext. 4415. She is available for any
questions about recital information or any other student information needed.

Managerial Administrative Staff

Kent Loken – Associate Administrator for Instrumental Ensembles – Kent can be reached at ext. 4480 or
loken@cord.edu. He is available for any questions about instrumental ensembles or the calendar of
events for the music department.

Wyatt Steinke - Associate Administrator for Choral Ensembles – Wyatt can be reached at ext. 4886 or
wsteinke@cord.edu. He is available for any questions about choral ensembles and the Concordia
Christmas Concerts.

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 CONCORDIA COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Faculty for 2018-2019

John Roberts, D.M.A. – Department Chair

Daniel Breedon, D.M.A. – Theory/Composition/World Musics

Jane Linde Capistran – Violin/Viola/The Symphonia Orchestra/String Methods
Stephanie Carlson, D.M.A. – Oboe/Music History
Thomas Christianson - Percussion
René Clausen, D.M.A. – Choral Conducting/The Concordia Choir
Michael Culloton, D.M.A. – The Concordia Chapel Choir/Cantabile/Kantorei/Music Education/Church Music
Nathaniel Dickey, D.M.A. - Low Brass/The Concordia Symphonic Band/Cobber Athletic Band
David P. Eyler, D.M.A. – Percussion/Percussion Methods/Percussion Ensemble & Marimba Choir
Peter Haberman, D.M.A. – Instrumental Music Education/The Concordia College Band/Concordia Echo Band
Janelle Halvorson - Music Education
Peter Halverson – Voice
David Hamilton – Voice
Gregory Hamilton, D.M.A. – Cello/Bass
Sonja Harasim, D.M.A. – Violin/Viola
Douglas Harbin, D.M.A. – Theory/Composition
Debora Harris – Flute/Woodwind Methods
Jay Hershberger, D.M.A. – Piano
Rachel Horan – Piano/Aural Skills
Edward Huttlin, D.M.A. - Low Brass
Holly Janz, D.M.A. – Voice
Peggy Johnson, D.M.A. – Organ/Church Music
Grigor Khachatryan, D.M.A. - Piano
Peter Knudsvig, D.M.A. – Trumpet/Jazz Ensemble II
Jessica Westgard Larson – Handbell Choirs
Anthony Leathem. – Voice
Shirley Leiphon - Voice
Steven Makela, D.M.A. – Theory/Composition
Eric Martens – Classical Guitar/Jazz Guitar
Jeffrey Meyer, Ph.D. – Theory/Music History/World Musics/World Music Ensemble
Anne Jennifer Nash, D.M.A. - Voice
Douglas Neill – Bass Guitar/Tuba
Maisi Pederson - Voice
Russell Peterson – Saxophone/Bassoon/Jazz Ensemble I
Ainsley Rentfrow – Music Education
Annett Richter, Ph.D – Music History
Callie Stadem - Harp
Stephen Sulich – Accompanying/Coaching
Kevin Sütterlin D.M.A.– The Concordia Orchestra/Instrumental Conducting
Lucy Thrasher – Voice
Karin Wakefield – Horn/Piano
Leigh Wakefield, D.M.A. – Clarinet/Woodwind Methods

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B. General Building Safety and Security
Concordia College is generally a very safe campus, as is Hvidsten Hall of Music. To ensure the safety of
students, however, the music department offers these general guidelines:

• It is recommended that students do not leave books, bags and personal items unattended,
especially in public areas of the building. Concordia College is not able to control who walks in
and out of Hvidsten Hall of Music, nor is the college liable for any lost or stolen items.

• For both safety and as a courtesy to other students wishing to practice, students are asked not to
leave instruments and/or personal items in the practice rooms unattended for extended periods of
time.

• Hvidsten is open late in the evening for the convenience of students. In the event that a student
feels threatened, sees something suspicious, or would like an escort to a their dorm room or car,
Campus Security is available to call and can be reached at 218-299-3123. A phone is located at
the south entrance of Hvidsten. This policy of campus escort is applicable to all buildings located
on campus.

C. Student Health and Safety

For more information on student health and safety visit:
• https://concordiacollege.edu/files/resources/healthsafety.pdf
• http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/5a_NASM_PAMA-
Student_Information_Sheet-Standard.pdf

D. NASM Accreditation
The music department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The
music department provides learning experiences that prepare students to achieve the following outcomes:

• the ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually with the elements of music – rhythm, melody,
harmony and structure
• an understanding of compositional processes, aesthetic properties of style and the ways these
shape and are shaped by artistic and cultural forces
• an acquaintance with a wide selection of music literature, the principal eras, genres and cultural
sources of both Western and world music
• the ability to develop and defend musical judgments
• the ability to perform in areas appropriate to the student’s needs and interests
• an understanding of procedures for realizing a variety of music styles

The department offers several programs that lead to either the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of
Music degree. Sample schedules for all of these programs, which can help students identify ways to make
sure they meet all requirements within a four-year college career, are available in Section VIII of the
Music Student Handbook.

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II. Music Programs

A. Music Programs of Study

B. Acceptance into a Professional Music Degree
Program
C. Audition Process for Acceptance into the Professional
Music Programs
D. Audition Requirements for the Bachelor of Music
Programs
E. Review and Continuation in the Professional Music
Degree Programs
F. Requirements for Entrance and Continuation in the
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Cultural) Degree Program
G. Music Minor Program
H. Church Music Minor Program

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A. Music Programs of Study

Concordia offers seven different music major programs:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree, Music Major
• Bachelor of Arts Degree, Music Major (Leading to K-12 Licensure in Music Education [Vocal or
Instrumental Emphasis])
• Bachelor of Music Degree, Music Major Music Education [Vocal or Instrumental emphasis]
• Bachelor of Music Degree, Instrumental Performance Major
• Bachelor of Music Degree, Piano Performance Major
• Bachelor of Music Degree, Vocal Performance Major
• Bachelor of Music Degree, Composition Major

Students should enroll in Materials of Music I (MUS 111, 2 credits) in the first semester if considering
any of these programs. More than one lesson enrollment often occurs for music majors.. Music
department representatives can be consulted at registration for more detailed information.

What are the differences between a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Music
degree?
Below is a more comprehensive look at the two options of degrees for music majors – the Bachelor of
Arts degree and the Bachelor of Music degree.

Bachelor of Arts: a student may earn a non-teaching major, the Bachelor of Arts in Music
(Cultural) degree, or a major with licensure for teaching K-12 in public schools, the Bachelor of
Arts in Music (Leading to K-12 Licensure in Music Education) degree. With a non-teaching
major in music, Bachelor of Arts (Cultural), approximately one-third of the degree consists of the
core program required of every student at Concordia College; another third of the course work
will be in music courses, and the last third of the course work may be in another major or minor
or elective courses. The music concentration leading to K-12 licensure in music education, the
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to K-12 Licensure in Music Education) requires one-half
(50%) of the work in music and certain education courses, leaving less time for other majors or
minors. All Bachelor of Arts degree programs require students to complete the full liberal arts
common core requirement.

Bachelor of Music: if a student is primarily interested in music and wishes to take a higher concentration
of music courses, this degree offers the maximum in musical training. Two-thirds of the courses are in
music (and/or education requirements) and one-third in non-music courses. All of the Bachelor of Music
programs have prescribed outlines of courses listed in the Concordia catalog and in this handbook. In all
of the Bachelor of Music programs, students will end up spending much more time with there primary
instrument; for the minor instrument more specifics are provided in the individuel major sections. Junior
and Senior solo recitals are required. The commitment in the major area is three hours of practice per
day. The Bachelor of Music program requires students to complete a reduced core requirement in favor
of a heavy concentration of music courses.

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B. Acceptance into a Professional Music Degree Program at
Concordia College:

Bachelor of Music (Education, Composition, and Performance)

and Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to K-12 Licensure in Music Education)

First-year and transfer students are admitted to the Bachelor of Music (Education, Composition,
and Performance) and Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to a K-12 Licensure in Music
Education) professional programs following a successful audition prior to the declaration of
major. Students who are unable to audition by the time classes begin or students who audition
unsuccessfully will be invited to enter the Bachelor of Arts in Music (Cultural) program until they
schedule and successfully complete an audition at a later date. Transfer students are also required
to take a placement examination to determine levels of aural ability and knowledge of music
theory.
1. To ensure the highest probability of student success, Concordia College requires all Bachelor of Music
(Education, Composition, and Performance) or Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to a K-12 Licensure
in Music Education) candidates to formally audition and be accepted into the professional program of
their choosing. This must be accomplished before they are eligible to declare one of these programs as
their major area of study.

2. All such auditions for incoming first-year students may take place at one of the following times:
A. music Scholarship semi-finals – usually in January or February previous to the start
of their first fall on campus
B. on-campus Summer Registration – usually in June previous to the start of their first
fall on campus
C. orientation – the four day period before the fall semester begins
D. by appointment following their successful application to the college and before the
commencement of the fall semester

All first-year and transfer students interested in the Bachelor of Music (Education, Composition, and
Performance) or Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to a K-12 Licensure in Music Education) programs
that have not formally auditioned by the commencement of the fall semester will be encouraged to enter
the Bachelor of Arts in Music (Cultural) program.

Students that audition unsuccessfully for one of the professional programs will be encouraged to enter the
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Cultural) program. These students are allowed to re-audition for the
professional programs, but may not declare a professional program as their major unless they are
eventually accepted following a successful audition. (See point 3 below)

3. Students who have begun their college career in a different area of study may transfer into one of the
professional programs, but must successfully audition before officially doing so.

4. Results of the audition will be shared with the student shortly after the audition is completed.

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5. The music faculty will complete yearly reviews of all students that have been admitted into one of the
professional music degree programs. A student making appropriate progress will receive a green rating.
Students judged as needing improvement will be given a yellow or red rating, and will need to develop a
plan of improvement with their primary instructors. The improvements must be met, or the student will
not be allowed to continue in a professional program.

C. The Audition Process for Acceptance into the Professional

Programs:
Bachelor of Music (Education, Composition, and Performance) and
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to a K-12 Licensure in Music Education)
1. Performance
The music performed or the composition portfolio shared should demonstrate musicality and skill relative
to where that student is presently in their studies. It should also demonstrate a real potential for continued
musical growth. In the case of music education majors, music education faculty and a studio teacher
would consult on the pass/fail decision regarding this element.
2. Aptitude Test/Formal Interview (For Music Education)
The aptitude test includes the testing of basic musical skills related to rhythm and melodic and tonal
memory. Sight-reading is utilized and familiar tunes may be included to determine if the student has
basic recognition skills in this regard. Immediately following the aptitude test, students sit with music
education or performance faculty and discuss their desire to participate in the music education or
performance program. The test and interview are accomplished in the same meeting.

D. Audition Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Program

Brass Two contrasting movements or selections (one lyrical and one technical in nature) should
be performed (with or without accompaniment), showing the student's current level of
achievement.

If additional information should be required, students can contact Dr. Nathaniel Dickey
via email at dickey@cord.edu, or by phone at 218-299-4859.

Composition BM auditions for the composition degree will take the form of an interview with
Concordia's composition faculty. As part of the interview process, the applicant should
prepare a portfolio including the following materials:

1. Up to three representative samples (scores and recordings) of his/her work and

2. A list of his/her compositions, including instrumentation and performance dates.

If additional information should be required, students can contact Dr. Steven Makela via
email at makela@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4882.

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Guitar If information should be required, students can contact Eric Martens via email at
emartens@cord.edu.

Harp If information should be required, students can contact Callie Stadem via email at
cstadem@cord.edu.

Organ Students applying for the B.M. in organ should be prepared to play an audition consisting
of the following material:

1. Any work by J. S. Bach (including the so-called 8 Little Preludes and Fugues)
2. Any selection from the Romantic/Modern Era
3. Any hymn

If additional information should be required, students can contact Dr. Peggy Johnson via
email at pjohnso3@cord.edu or by phone at 701-866-5993.

Percussion Students applying for the B.M. program in percussion, should demonstrate abilities on two
of the three following categories:

1. snare drum
2. a mallet-keyboard instrument (marimba, vibraphone or xylophone)
3. timpani

If additional information should be required, students can contact Dr. David Eyler via
email at eyler@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4680.

Piano Students applying for the B.M. program in piano should be prepared to play a memorized
audition consisting of the following:

1. a significant work by J. S. Bach

2. the first movement of a classical sonata by Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven
3. a work (or movement) of the applicant’s choice from the standard Romantic or
Impressionistic repertoire that is representative of the student’s general level of
accomplishment

If additional information should be required, students can contact Dr. Jay Hershberger via
email at hershber@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4869.

Strings Students applying for the B.M. program in violin, viola, cello or double bass should be
prepared to play an audition without accompaniment consisting of the following material:

1. two three-octave scales, one in major and one in minor, with the applicant’s
bowing choice (double bassists: please prepare two two-octave scales)
2. two contrasting works from the standard repertoire (one of these can be an
etude)

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 If additional information should be required, students can contact Dr. Gregory Hamilton
via email at ghamilto@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4863.

Voice Students applying for the B.M. program in voice should be prepared to perform a
memorized audition consisting of two contrasting classical selections (one in English). In
addition, students will be asked to complete a musical evaluation and interview with the
vocal faculty.

If additional information should be required, students can contact Dr. Holly Janz via email
at hjanz@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4844.

Woodwinds Students applying for the B.M. program in any woodwind instrument should be prepared
to play an audition without accompaniment consisting of the following material.
1. Perform two contrasting works from standard repertoire. No piano
accompaniment is required.
2. Major scales and full range chromatic scale.

If additional information should be required, students can contact Dr. Leigh Wakefield via
email at wakefiel@cord.edu, or by phone at 218-299-4847.

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E. Review and Continuation in the Professional Music Degree
Programs
Bachelor of Music Degree Programs and the
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to K-12 Licensure in Music Education)
Criteria for Review

Music faculty most familiar with a student’s work (advisers, directors, classroom and studio instructors)
will collectively and confidentially assess their progress, and respond as follows: at the conclusion of the
first year, a letter containing a brief overview of progress and an initial faculty recommendation will be
sent. At the conclusion of the second year, another letter containing a summary of the student’s progress
and a final faculty decision will be sent. For successful continuation in the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor
of Arts in Music Education programs each student must

A. meet departmental and campus-wide academic standards and demonstrate the potential and
determination as an independent learner to achieve excellence;
B. contribute creatively and consistently in a collaborative setting through good work habits and
goodwill toward a common purpose;
C. grow independently as an individual performer or composer, acquire the technique, self-
discipline, imagination, and confidence to succeed artistically in performance and/or in the
creative process; and
D. demonstrate professionalism and passion for music making through the quality of work, attitude,
and perseverance that are the hallmarks of a successful musician; model these qualities for peers,
and embody the tools of leadership and generosity that will inspire others to make music a part of
their lives.

First-Year Review: At the conclusion of the first year of study, music faculty will review the student's
music performance and academic progress and recommend one of the following:

A. Continuation in the Bachelor of Music or the Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to K-12
Licensure in Music Education)
B. Continuation with probationary status in the Bachelor of Music or the Bachelor of Arts in Music
(Leading to K-12 Licensure in Music Education) (with a final recommendation to be made after
the second year barrier review)
C. Required discontinuation in the Bachelor of Music or the Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to
K-12 Licensure in Music Education)

Second-Year Review: At the conclusion of the second year of study, music faculty will review the
student’s music performance and academic progress and notify the student to one of the potential
outcomes:

A. Continuation in the Bachelor of Music or the Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to K-12
Licensure in Music Education)
B. Required discontinuation in the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to K-12
Licensure in Music Education)

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The Second-Year Review will constitute a final decision about the student's status in the Bachelor of
Music or the Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to K-12 Licensure in Music Education). Continuation
in these programs will be contingent upon a successful review and favorable recommendation.

Transfer Students: Contact Dr. Douglas Harbin for further information.

F. Requirements for Entrance and Continuation in the

Bachelor of Arts Music (Cultural) program
All students seeking a Bachelor of Arts Music (Cultural) degree will go through the same
Aptitude Test/Formal Interview process as described in the previous section. This is to ensure that
all students with a music degree from Concordia College have the basic skills to represent
themselves and the institution in a meaningful way upon graduation. They will not, however, need
to complete the Performance Competency element.

G. Music Minor Program

To obtain a minor in music, 30 credits are required:

MUS 111 & 112 – Materials of Music I and II – 4 credits total

MUS 128 – Aural Skills I – 2 credits
MUS 232 – History of Western Music – 4 credits
Music Electives – 10 credits (private lesson instruction may not be used to fulfill this requirement)
Private Instruction – 6 credits (six 1 credit courses)
Ensemble – 4 credits (four 1 credit courses)

H. Church Music Minor Program

The Church Music Minor is the music department's newest program, and would be a beneficial minor for
those students majoring in Music Education, Performance, and/or Theory/Composition. It would also be
wise for students to consider this program if they are in the B.A. music major program.

To obtain a minor in church music, the following 26 credits are required:

*Twelve distinct credits must be separate for the major if the student is majoring in music.
MUS 111 & 112 – Materials of Music I and II – 4 credits total
MUS 128 – Aural Skills I – 2 credits
MUS 232 – History of Western Music – 4 credits
MUS 425 OR 427 – Choral Conducting or Instrumental Conducting – 2 credits
Private instruction in voice, piano, organ, or another instrument – 2 credits
Enrollment in an ensemble – 4 semesters total
CMUS 401 – Worship: Practice and Ideas – 4 credits

Cont. Pg. 15

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One of the following: REL 317 – Making Meaning: Reading, Interpreting, and Teaching the Bible – 4
credits OR FL 201 – Faith and Leadership – 4 credits
Additionally, two of the following courses are required:

CMUS 301 – Choral Literature for Church Choirs (online in summer semesters only) – 2 credits
CMUS 302 – Hymnody – 2 credits
CMUS 303 – Global and Contemporary Music for Worship – 2 credits
CMUS 304 – Liturgy and Congregation Song – 2 credits

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III. Academic Policies and Procedures

A. Communication Protocol
B. Student Record of Work
C. Private Lessons
D. Lesson Registration: General Guidelines for Music
Majors
E. Juries
F. Music Courses Requiring Minimum Grade of “C”
G. Music Courses Requiring Minimum Grade of “B”
H. Student Recital Information
• General Student Recitals
• Student Solo/Ensemble Recitals
I. Student Accompanists Recommended Fee Schedule
J. Recital Attendance
K. Pi Kappa Lambda and Departmental Honors
L. Applied Lesson Fees
M. Scholarship Continuation

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A. Communication Protocol
From time to time, students may need to speak (or meet) with faculty members, advisers, administrators
or staff members for advice on academic program. When those circumstances arise, students can help to
facilitate the process by providing the following information:

• name • major
• student ID number • relevant contact information (phone,
• program (B.A., B.M.) address, email, etc.)
• year • a brief description of the issue or
question

Students are asked to speak slowly and clearly when leaving a voicemail, repeating phone numbers or
other important details if necessary. When requesting a return phone call, students are asked to indicate
when they can be reached.

B. Record of Work
In order to have a portfolio of their Concordia music experience and to better track their learning,
students are encouraged to keep a record of graded assignments and all official work and documentation.

C. Private Lessons
The following areas are available for private instruction:

• Brass • Organ • Voice

• Composition • Percussion • Woodwinds
• Guitar • Piano
• Harp • Strings

Students should register for private lessons as part of the normal registration process in the summer or
fall. When enrolling in the summer, lesson fees will be integrated in the total need package prior to fee
payment time. A single lesson enrollment lasts for one semester. It involves one half-hour private lesson
each week for Bachelor of Arts majors and two half-hour lessons each week for Bachelor of Music
majors, the expectation of an hour of practice each day for B.A. majors and two hours a day for B.M.
majors and a jury exam at the end of the semester. The 1 credit awarded for each half-hour lesson does
count towards graduation. It does NOT affect overload status or regular tuition. When registering for
a lesson, students should consult with the Music Department Representative at registration for correct
course and section numbers.

Scheduling: It is the responsibility of the student to contact an instructor in private music lessons during
the first week of the semester to schedule lesson appointments. Students should not expect instructors
to contact them! If a student fails to contact an instructor during the first week, the lesson will not be

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made up. Voice and Piano students with assignments must check the Music Office bulletin board to
learn who the assigned instructor is.

Lessons will not be made up and the student will be charged for any missed lessons unless the student
notifies the instructor with a reasonable amount of time in advance of the absence. It is unnacceptable to
call the instructor to report an absence at the time of the regularly scheduled lesson appointment. This is
not a reasonable amount of time and a make-up lesson will not be expected.

Lessons missed due to legal or special holidays and music ensemble tours are not made up.

If it becomes necessary for a student to withdraw from private music lessons, the instructor should be
consulted. If a student discontinues lessons, they will be charged for lessons as long as their name
remains on the instructor’s lesson list. No refund will be made if lessons are discontinued after the
fifth week of the semester.

The music faculty is ultimately responsible for students' musical and technical development during the
students' tenure at Concordia. For this reason, during all semesters of study at Concordia College,
students must ask for and receive permission from their principal private instructor for all extra-
curricular activities either on or off campus in which they are performing. This statement
encompasses any activities including all bands, ensembles, church choirs, praise and worship bands and
musical theater presentations.

D. Lesson Registration: General Guidelines for Music Majors

1. Lesson Credit: private lesson instruction may be taken for one-credit (equaling one 30-minute
lesson per week) or two-credits (equaling one 60-minute lesson per week). Please note: Bachelor
of Music students, enrolled in performance programs (i.e. non-teaching programs) will enroll for
a 400-level lesson during the third and fourth years. A 400-level lesson means that students will
receive one-60 minute lesson per week, but will earn four credits with successful achievement.

2. Lesson Requirements:

A. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music (Cultural): eight credits of private instruction at the 100-
level. Normally this will mean one credit of private instruction for each of eight semesters.
Bachelor of Arts students are not required to take private instruction in the same area for all
eight credits, but it is advantageous to develop expertise in at least one area. All B.A. music
students are required to complete the piano proficiency requirements.

Advisers and studio instructors should be consulted prior to registration.

B. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music Education: twelve credits of private instruction at the
100-level, divided as follows:
1. Eight credits of private instruction in a primary area, one credit per semester for
eight semesters
2. Four credits of private instruction in a secondary area. For non-pianists, the
secondary must be piano: the standard plan allows for a one-credit lesson in piano

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 in each semester of the first and third years, although this plan may be adjusted as
necessary. For Music Education, the piano proficiency requirements must be
completed prior to student teaching. For vocalists, the secondary area must be
piano.

Advisers and studio instructors should be consulted prior to registration.

C. Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in voice, piano, or instrumental performance:

1. Eight credits of studio instruction in the student’s primary instrument, or
composition, at the 200-level (four, two-credit courses) taken during the first and
second years
2. Sixteen credits of studio instruction in the student’s primary instrument, or
composition, at the 400-level (four, four-credit courses) taken during the third and
fourth years
3. For pianists and other instrumentalists: four credits of studio instruction in the
student’s minor (secondary) instrument (four, one-credit courses) at the 200-level.
For non-pianists (other than vocalists), the secondary instrument is usually piano,
in order to fulfill the requirements for the piano proficiency.
4. For vocalists: six credits of studio instruction in the student’s minor (secondary)
instrument (six, one-credit courses) at the 200-level. For vocalists, the secondary
instrument must be piano.

Advisers and studio instructors should be consulted prior to registration.

D. Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in composition:

1. Four credits of studio instruction in composition, at the 200-level (four, one-credit
courses) taken during the first and second years
2. Sixteen credits of studio instruction in composition, at the 400-level (four, four-
credit courses) taken during the third and fourth years
3. Eight credits of studio instruction in a secondary area (vocal or instrumental), at
the 200-level. For non-pianists the secondary instrument is usually piano, in order
to fulfill the requirements for the piano proficiency.

Advisers and studio instructors should be consulted prior to registration.

E. Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in instrumental or vocal music education:

1. Sixteen credits of studio instruction in the student’s primary instrument, at the 200-
level (eight, two-credit courses) taken throughout eight semesters
2. Four credits of studio instruction in the student’s minor (secondary) instrument
(four one-credit courses) at the 200-level. For non-pianists the secondary
instrument is usually piano, in order to fulfill the piano proficiency requirements.
For vocalists, the secondary instrument must be piano.

Advisers and studio instructors should be consulted prior to registration.

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3. First-Semester Voice Students
A. All B.A. students, including B.A.-Music students (who do not hold a Music Performance
Scholarship), must enroll in MUS 125: Voice Technique I (class voice) in the first
semester.
B. Music Performance Scholarship recipients in Voice and Bachelor of Music students will
be placed in studio lessons following auditions held during the first week of the fall
semester.
C. B.A.-Voice students will also have the opportunity to audition for studio placement at that
time (i.e. start of the fall semester)

Advisers and studio instructors should be consulted prior to registration.

4. General Course Numbers for Private Instruction

B.A. Music or Mus. Ed B.M. Mus. Ed. B.M. Performance/

Composition

Voice MUS 161 MUS 261 MUS 261/461

Brass MUS 163 MUS 263 MUS 263/463
Composition ------------ MUS 264 MUS 264/464
Woodwinds MUS 165 MUS 265 MUS 265/465
Piano MUS 166 MUS 266 MUS 266/466
Strings, Guitar MUS 167 MUS 267 MUS 267/467
Percussion MUS 168 MUS 268 MUS 268/468
Organ MUS 169 MUS 269 MUS 269/469

5. Senior Recital (MUS 482/2-credits): all Bachelor of Music students are required to present a
Senior Recital during their final year.

Advisers and studio instructors should be consulted prior to registration.

6. On-line lesson registration using Course Registration Numbers (CRN): Students can search in the
course listings for the appropriate course number and scroll down to find the correct section (i.e.
the correct CRN) that shows their instructor’s name as well as the correct number of credits. Enter
the correct CRN in your registration page.

To all students registering for private instruction: Students should always check with the instructor
giving the private lessons, the student’s adviser, the College Catalog, and the Music Department Student
Handbook to ensure that the proper lessons have been selected for enrollment.

E. Juries
Juries are held at the end of each semester. They function like final examinations for instrumental or
vocal lessons. Students perform prepared pieces for faculty members, and are graded on the performance.
All students, unless they have given a recital during the semester, must perform a jury at the end of each
semester. Any student who does not perform a jury without special approval will receive a failing grade
in lessons for that semester.

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The dates of juries coincide with final examinations. Instructors are not obligated to excuse students from
final examinations to perform or accompany juries. Students are therefore requested not to ask for this
excuse from their scheduled final times.

Juries at the end of the second semester of students' first and second years may be used as a part of the
First- and Second-Year Review (on which more information can be found in Section II, E. “Review and
Continuation for the Bachelor of Music programs).

F. Music Courses Requiring a Minimum Grade of “C”

In a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music (Cultural) or Music Education, or a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in
Education, Performance, or Composition, the following courses must have a passing grade of a “C” or
higher to continue through the Materials of Music and Aural Skill sequence:

1. MUS 111 – Materials of Music I (2 credits)

2. MUS 112 – Materials of Music II (2 credits)
3. MUS 211 – Materials of Music III (2 credits)
4. MUS 128 – Aural Skills I (2 credits)
5. MUS 225 – Aural Skills II (2 credits)

Any grade received lower than a “C” in these courses will result in a need to retake the course if a student
wishes to continue pursuing a major in music.

G. Music Courses Requiring a Minimum Grade

In a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music (Cultural) or Music Education, or a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in
Education, Performance, or Composition, the following courses must have the designated minimum
grade in order to continue to the next level of instruction:

PIANO:
1. MUS 130 – Class Piano I – 1 credit – minimum final grade of C
2. MUS 131 – Class Piano II – 1 credit – minimum final grade of B-
3. MUS 230 – Class Piano III – 1 credit – minimum final grade of B-
4. MUS 231 – Class Piano IV – 1 credit - minimum final grade of B

COMPOSITION:
Composition majors should earn at least a ‘B’ in their theory courses MUS111, MUS211,
MUS212, to continue taking composition lessons.

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Any grade received lower than the designated minimum grade for these courses will result in a need to
retake the course if a student wishes to continue pursuing a major in music.

H. Student Recital Information

• General Student Recitals

On some Monday nights during the year, a general recital is held for anyone interested in performing
before an audience. These recitals begin at 7:00 p.m. To register for a general recital, students must pick
up a form in the Music Office to fill out, have it signed by their studio teacher and turn it in to Renee
Kelly. Forms must be turned in by the Thursday prior at 5:00 p.m. General recitals are always a
“stamper,” so they will count for recital attendance requirement.

• Student Solo/Ensemble Recitals

Throughout the year, there are many student recitals held in the Music Department. Though it is required
for students pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree, recitals can be held by any student with the permission
of their studio professor. Recitals (excluding senior B.M. recitals) can be split between two people if
students wish to put on a recital together.
If/when a student and their applied teacher decide you should give a recital, this is the information required for
further action:

1. A Recital Information Packet can be found online at:

https://concordiacollege.edu/files/resources/recitalrequest.pdf

The packet contains several forms that students must fill out and return to the office so that their
recital is scheduled properly and for students to get academic credit for the performance of those
recitals required for a B.M. degree.

2. A Recital Request Form must first be filled out.

This form must be completed and submitted to the music office no later than four weeks before
the recital date. They will schedule the date, time, and place of your recital so that it fits into the
College and Music Department calendars as well as the student’s and accompanist’s. Once they
enter the recital on the calendar of music events, the hall in which the recital will be held is
reserved for the program.

3. At least three weeks before the scheduled performance date of a required degree recital (Junior
and Senior Recitals for Bachelor of Music – Performance; and Senior Recitals for Bachelor of
Music – Education and Composition), a recital hearing must be performed for a committee of
three music faculty members, including the student’s private teacher.

• The hearing should consist of anything on the program, as requested by the faculty, but
does not necessarily need to include all portions of every work.

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 • Faculty may approve the entire recital, approve a portion and require another hearing on
the remaining portion, or decide that the recital should be postponed.
• No degree recital will occur without the faculty approval of a recital hearing.
• Students must submit a completed Recital Hearing form, signed by the committee, to the
music office in order to keep the scheduled recital date.
4. A paper copy of the Recital Program must be turned in.

This must be submitted to the music office no later than two weeks prior to the performance date.
The program must be proofed and signed by the student’s instructor before submission. At the
time of submission, students must also email their recital forms to the music office assistant, as
well as any program notes and/or translations.

5. A fee of $15 will be charged for the programs, CD, and DVD.

Program notes will cost an additional $5 per submitted page. These fees must be paid in
advance to the recital. Programs can be picked up at the music office Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-
4:30PM. Programs for weekend recitals must be picked up the Friday prior before 3:00PM.

6. Hvidsten Hall of Music has two halls available for student recitals: Christiansen Recital Hall and
Howard Choral Rehearsal Hall/South Choral Room. Note: Christiansen Recital Hall is only
available to juniors and seniors OR piano recitals.

7. Immediately following a senior recital, receptions can be requested in Kresge Lounge.

Receptions must be arranged in accordance with the calendar in the music office. There is a fee
of $15 to be paid in advance. Checks can be made payable to Concordia Music Department and
turned in to the music office.

Students are responsible for the following items:

• Food, drink items including coffee, tea, cream and sugar, and/or punch
• Centerpiece, candles, and other table decorations
• Paper napkins, paper plates, and paper cups
• Tablecloth
• Locking all Kresge Lounge doors after use

5. Recital times that are available this year are:

Weekday Evenings: Saturdays: Sundays:
7:00 PM 10:00 AM
8:30 PM 11:30 AM
1:00 PM 1:00 PM
2:30 PM 2:30 PM
4:00 PM 4:00 PM
5:30 PM 5:30 PM
7:00 PM 7:00 PM
8:30 PM 8:30 PM

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 6. When giving a recital in Christiansen Recital Hall, students have only a certain amount of time to
rehearse in the hall before the recital. If a student is performing a full recital, they have three
hours of
rehearsal time in the recital hall. Students performing a full piano recital have five hours of
rehearsal time. If a student is performing a half recital, they are allowed two hours in the recital
hall to rehearse.

7. There are faculty members and pianists from around the area who are professional accompanists
and will accompany students for a fee if they should require an accompanist. Students can see the
administrative assistant in the music offince for a complete listing of available accompanists.

Accompanists are often used for the following events:

• Jury or student recital performance – this includes two half-hour rehearsals.
• Half recital – this includes three hours of rehearsal, though additional rehearsal time can be
arranged.
• Full recital – this includes five hours of rehearsal, though additional rehearsal time can be
arranged.

Use of these accompanists is not automatic. Individual arrangements acceptable to all involved
need to be made and music needs to be made available well in advance of any projected
performance. Rates are negotiated with individual accompanists.

I. Student Accompanists Recommended Fee Schedule

The following fee schedule is recommended by Concordia Piano Faculty for Student Accompanists:

1. $25.00 for a jury or student recital performance – this includes two half-hour rehearsals.

2. $100.00 for a half recital – this includes three hours of rehearsal, though additional rehearsal time
can be arranged at $12.00 per hour, pro rated if necessary.

3. $150.00 for a full recital – this includes five hours of rehearsal, though additional rehearsal time can
be arranged at $12.00 per hour, pro rated if necessary.

Student accompanists are not to charge for the assigned accompanying they do as part of the keyboard
curriculum. For professional accompanists, see the Music Office.

J. Recital Attendance
The following is found in Concordia’s catalog:

“Students who major in music or who are candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree are required to
attend 30 recitals or concerts during the academic year, including programs of the Concordia Cultural
Events Series; the home concerts of The Concordia Choir, The Concordia Band and The Concordia
Orchestra; faculty recitals; and other programs sponsored by the Department of Music. Failure to
attend the required number of recitals is a factor in determining the final grade received in private
instruction.”

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This policy will be implemented as follows:
• Students begin by filling out a Music Department Major Declaration form.

• Students are then furnished two recital attendance cards with your name on them per year (each
semester will be a different color). Attendance at 10 recitals is required first semester and 20 are
required second semester.

• Each time a student attends a department “stamper” event, they are to bring the program of this event
into the music office to have their card stamped.

• At the time of juries (end of each semester), students should turn in the recital attendance cards to their
principal music lesson instructor. When in doubt of who this is, students are advised to contact their
academic adviser.

• If a student’s recital attendance card is not full, the student’s music lesson grade will be lowered by one
letter.

• Note to Education majors: During their student teaching semester, student teachers will not need
stamper cards. They are exempt from the recital attendance requirement during their semester of
sudent teaching.

• Appropriate recital attendance does not include recitals and performances in which the student wishing
to obtain a stamp performs.

Individual music lesson instructors may, with prior agreement, decide to give you credit for appropriate events
when they are not sponsored by the Concordia College Music Department. Please see them before or
immediately after the event.

K. Pi Kappa Lambda and Departmental Honors

The primary objective of Pi Kappa Lambda is the recognition and encouragement of the highest level of
musical achievement and academic scholarship. The Society is convinced that recognizing and honoring
persons who have enhanced their talents by serious, diligent, and intelligent study will stimulate others to do the
same. Moreover, the Society feels that it serves the criteria by granting a charter to institutions that provide the
atmosphere conducive to musical achievement and academic virtue. Consideration for membership is based
upon the following regulations:

1. Seniors must be in the upper one fifth of their class; Juniors in the upper one tenth of their class.
2. Students must show excellence in all aspects of criteria.
3. Faculty members may be elected to membership in accordance with the regulations stated in the
National Constitution.
4. Nominations and elections are the responsibility of the Faculty Committee of the chapter.
Acceptance into Pi Kappa Lambda is through personal invitation only.
5. Occasionally, an individual is elected to honorary membership by the PKL Board of Regents.

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Members of the Pi Kappa Lambda Society are entitled to wear honor cords with the Society’s colors at
graduation. Honor cords for the Pi Kappa Lambda Society are gold and white.
For more information regarding the Society, students can visit www.pikappalambda.org

L. Applied Lesson Fees

Every student pays the basic tuition fee. Private lesson fees, however, are extra: a fee of $500 per semester will
be assessed for each lesson in which a student is enrolled. The following section contains further information
on the differences in applied lessons pertaining to degree programs as well as scholarships.

• Bachelor of Arts

In the Bachelor of Arts in Music program, the student must register for one lesson per week in an area of
performance for eight semesters. The Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to K-12 Licensure in Music
Education) must also register for one lesson per week in a minor area of performance for at least four semesters.
Enrollment in Class Piano is an equivalency for the minor area of performance enrollment. For additional
information, please consult the Bachelor of Arts Programs in the Music section of the College Catalog.

• Bachelor of Music

In the Bachelor of Music programs, the student must register for two lessons per week in a major area of
performance for eight semesters and one lesson per week in a minor area of performance for at least four
semesters. Enrollment in Class Piano is an equivalency for the minor area of performance enrollment. For
additional information, please consult the Bachelor of Music Programs in the Music section of the College
Catalog. The (full-time) Bachelor of Music student will receive a $1000 Applied Lesson Credit each year in the
form of a Financial Aid award (for a total of $4000 for four years) to offset the music lesson charge for the
required registration for two lessons per week.

• Requirements for Maintaining Scholarships

Full-time enrollment is necessary for maintaining college scholarships. While there is a difference in the
relative cost of Concordia’s music programs, students’ degree choices – Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music
– should be based in greater part on program content and professional goals rather than on cost alone.

For additional information on music programs, please consult with a music faculty adviser.

1. Applied lesson fees have been set at $500 per credit hour.

2. Applied lessons taken as overload credits are charged only the applied lesson fee. The college overload
fee is not charged.

3. The Bachelor of Music Applied Lesson Credit is given starting in the first year of enrollment in the
Bachelor of Music degree programs. Students are billed for 2 credit hours for applied lessons and
receive a Bachelor of Music Applied Lesson Credit for $500 each semester.

4. Concerning Bachelor of Music in Performance or Bachelor of Music in Composition 3rd and 4th year
applied lessons (4 credit hours), BM Performance/Composition Students continue to be billed 2 credit

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 hours for enrollment in BM Performance/Composition 3rd and 4th year applied lessons (4 credit hours)
and continue to receive a Bachelor of Music Applied Lesson Credit of $500 each semester.

BM Performance/Composition 3rd and 4th year applied lessons (4 credit hours) are billed for 2 credit
hours for applied lessons. Thus, 2 credit hours enrollment count towards the full-time 12 credit hour
limit or the 17 credit hour overload limit during the 3rd and 4th years of enrollments.

M. Scholarship Continuation
Although students applying for a Music Performance Scholarship prior to their first-year at Concordia do not
have to be music majors, award recipients are expected to enroll in private music lessons in the area of the
award each semester. All recipients will audition to be assigned to the appropriate music department
ensemble or an alternate faculty-directed music activity equal to ensemble participation. The scholarship is
guaranteed through the sophomore year of study and is renewable for the junior and senior years provided
students maintain a 3.0 grade point average and are recommended by faculty.

For winners of the Music Performance Scholarship and Hvidsten Ensemble Award, participation in an
appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required
each semester of enrollment. Ensemble placements will be made via a formal audition process and/or
consultation with ensemble and studio faculty members. Scholarship winners in the category of piano may meet
their ensemble requirement by serving as an accompanist for the music department.

For more information and details regarding the Music Performance Scholarship and scholarship continuation
during a student’s time at Concordia, inquirers can visit:

https://www.concordiacollege.edu/admission-aid/tuition-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/concordia/music/

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IV. Student Ensembles

A. Music Ensembles
B. Ensemble Membership
C. Ensemble Rehearsal Schedules
D. Concert Etiquette
E. Ensemble Fees

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A. Music Ensembles
CHORAL:
The Concordia Choir – Dr. René Clausen
The Concordia Chapel Choir – Dr. Michael Culloton
Cantabile – Women’s Choir (all years) – Dr. Michael Culloton
Kantorei – First-year Mixed Choir – Dr. Michael Culloton

INSTRUMENTAL:

The Concordia Band – Dr. Peter Haberman

The Cobber Echo Band – Dr. Peter Haberman
The Concordia Orchestra – Dr. Kevin Sütterlin
The Symphonia Orchestra – Professor Jane Linde Capistran
The Concordia Symphonic Band – Dr. Nathaniel Dickey
Cobber Athletic Band – Dr. Nathaniel Dickey
Jazz Ensemble I – Professor Russell Peterson
Jazz Ensemble II – Dr. Peter Knudsvig
Percussion Ensemble – Dr. David P. Eyler
Marimba Choir – Dr. David P. Eyler
Opera – Professor David Hamilton, Dr. Kevin Sütterlin & Professor Stephen Sulich
World Music Ensemble – West Africa – Dr. Jeff Meyer
World Music Ensemble – Gamelan – Dr. Jeff Meyer
Handbell Choirs – Professor Jessica Westgard Larson

*Note: Handbell Choirs, directed by Jessica Westgard Larson, will be offered based on student interest. They
are considered to be an extracurricular activity and not a registered ensemble.

Of these ensembles, The Concordia Orchestra and The Concordia Band take week-long domestic tours once a
year. The Concordia Orchestra tours in the fall and The Concordia Band tours in the spring. The Concordia
Choir tours for two weeks in the spring, of which one week is mid-semester break. The Chapel Choir takes a
four-day regional tour every year. The Concordia Choir, Orchestra, and Band each take an international tour
during the month of May once every 4 or 5 years.

For the annual Christmas Concerts in Moorhead, all of the choirs, The Concordia Orchestra, and the
Tintinnabula Handbell Choir participate. A week later, the same ensembles perform two concerts in
Minneapolis at Orchestra Hall.

Along with the large ensembles listed above, there are also many smaller chamber ensembles that are offered
(Lyric Opera Workshop, String Ensemble, Sax Quartets, Brass Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, et al). Students
should see their private lesson instructor for more details.

Many Concordia students become involved in these ensembles besides music majors; in fact, the majority of the
members of Concordia choral and instrumental ensembles are not majors. The following information is listed
to help students find out how they may become involved.

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B. Ensemble Membership
Membership in all ensembles is determined by auditions held in the music hall beginning on the Monday of
orientation week, with the exception of the Concordia Choir, for which auditions are held in the spring. Below
is a list of information designed to help make the audition process a more pleasant experience.

• Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the
major area of study is required each semester of enrollment.
• Students should come to Hvidsten Hall of Music to find an audition time as they arrive on campus.
• When planning on performing in an ensemble, students are asked to arrange their schedules with as
few conflicts as possible after 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, and after 4:30 p.m. on
Tuesdays & Thursdays.
• Students who become ensemble members must register each semester of participation. These
ensemble courses have no effect on overload status or tuition, and do not count in
the 126 credit total required for graduation.
• Students that successfully audition into the Concordia Orchestra, Concordia Band, or Concordia
Choir must be enrolled in lessons on their assigned instrument/voice part to maintain membership in
that ensemble.

For more information regarding audition materials and forms, students can visit the following links or contact
the appropriate director.

https://www.concordiacollege.edu/music/ensembles/choirs/choral-auditions/
https://www.concordiacollege.edu/music/ensembles/bands/band-auditions/
https://www.concordiacollege.edu/music/ensembles/orchestras/orchestra-auditions/

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C. Ensemble Rehearsal Schedules
The Concordia Choir – Dr. René Clausen
Monday through Friday 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Howard Choral Rehearsal Hall/#149

The Concordia Chapel Choir – Dr. Michael Culloton

Monday 5:00 – 6:00 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall/#187
Tuesday 5:00 – 5:30 PM Sectionals
5:30 – 6:15 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall
Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall
Thursday 5:00 – 5:30 PM Sectionals
5:30 – 6:15 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall
Friday 5:00 – 6:00 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall

Kantorei Mixed Choir – Dr. Michael Culloton

Monday 4:00 – 5:00 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall/#187
Tuesday 4:30 – 5:00 PM Sectionals
Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall
Thursday 4:30 – 5:00 PM Sectionals
Friday 4:00 – 5:00 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall

Cantabile Women’s Choir – Dr. Michael Culloton

Monday 4:30-5:00 PM Sectionals
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall/#187
Wednesday 4:30-5:00 PM Sectionals
Wednesday 6:00-7:00 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall
Thursday 4:30-5:30 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall

The Concordia Orchestra – Dr. Kevin Sütterlin

Monday/Strings only 5:00 – 6:30 PM Hanson Orchestral Rehearsal Hall/#148
Tuesday/Full Orchestra 4:30 – 6:30 PM Hanson Orchestral Rehearsal Hall
Wednesday/Strings Only 5:00 – 6:30 PM Hanson Orchestral Rehearsal Hall
Thursday/Full Orchestra 4:30 – 6:30 PM Hanson Orchestral Rehearsal Hall
Selected Fridays/Full Orch 7:30 - 9:30 PM Hanson Orchestral Rehearsal Hall

The Symphonia Orchestra – Professor Jane Linde Capistran

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00 – 4:50 PM Hanson Orchestral Rehearsal Hall/#148

The Concordia Band – Dr. Peter Haberman

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:00 – 6:40 PM Instrumental Rehearsal Hall/#137

The Concordia Symphonic Band – Dr. Nat Dickey

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00 – 4:55 PM Instrumental Rehearsal Hall/#137

Cobber Athletic Band – Dr. Nat Dickey

Saturday of games 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Instrumental Rehearsal Hall/#137

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The Cobber Echo Band – Dr. Peter Haberman
Sunday 7:00-9:00 PM Instrumental Rehearsal Hall/#137

Jazz Ensemble I – Professor Russell Peterson

Monday 4:00 – 5:00 PM Christiansen Recital Hall/#136
Tuesday 4:00 – 5:00 PM Instrumental Rehearsal Hall/#137
Thursday 4:00 – 5:00 PM Instrumental Rehearsal Hall

Jazz Ensemble II – Dr. Peter Knudsvig

Tuesday, Thursday 5:10 – 6:10 PM Instrumental Rehearsal Hall/#137

Percussion Ensemble – Dr. David P. Eyler

Thursday 7:00 – 10:00 PM Instrumental Rehearsal Hall/#137

Marimba Choir – Dr. David P. Eyler

Monday 7:00 – 9:00 PM Instrumental Rehearsal Hall

World Music Ensemble – West Africa – Dr. Jeff Meyer

Tuesday 7:30-9:00 PM Music Resource Center/#134

World Music Ensemble – Gamelan – Dr. Jeff Meyer

Tuesday 9:30-11:00 PM Music Resource Center/#134

*Handbell Choirs – Professor Jessica Westgard Larson

Campana
Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall/#187

Tintinnabula
Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 – 9:30 PM Buxton Choral Rehearsal Hall/#187

*Note: Handbell Choirs, directed by Jessica Westgard Larson, will be offered based on student interest. They
are considered to be an extracurricular activity and not a registered ensemble.

D. Concert Etiquette
Almost all concerts given by the Music Department are formal events, unless otherwise noted by the director of
the ensemble. As such, students are expected to act and perform in a professional manner when on stage, as
well as when in the audience listening.

All ensembles have a dress code that must be met to be able to perform with the ensemble.

• The Concordia Orchestra and The Concordia Band require all men to wear tuxes and women to wear
black concert dresses. These will be available for purchase at the beginning of the year. Announcements
will be made in rehearsal with details of purchasing the uniforms. Uniforms for these ensembles are kept
inexpensive as not to deter any student from performing based on cost alone.

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 • The choirs at Concordia all have designated robes they wear during concerts. These are free of charge.
Details about sizing will be announced in the ensemble. Students will be required, however, to dress
appropriately while wearing the robes. Men are to wear black shoes, black socks and black pants.
Women are to wear black shoes (non-shiny, strapless, flats) and appropriately matching nylons. No
watches, earrings, shiny/large/distracting hair, barrettes, ankle bracelets or necklaces are allowed. Only
engagement, wedding, and Cobber rings are allowed, but must be turned around.

• Concert dress will be determined within the ensemble for all other groups.

E. Ensemble Fees
The college has instituted a nominal ensemble fee of $75, which is assessed for every ensemble in each
semester of participation. Those students participating in the Concordia Orchestra, the Concordia Choir, or the
Concordia Band will be assessed an additional fee of $100 per semester.

Ensemble Fees Cap:

A cap of $325 is set on ensemble enrollment fees for any student. No student will be charged more than a total
of $325 for participation in several music ensembles during a given semester.

Ensemble Participation Statement:

The Music Department guideline for ensemble enrollment is as follows:

“The Concordia College Department of Music provides intense music ensemble experiences within a
rich liberal arts environment. In fostering a healthy balance of time commitments and energy for our
students, music faculty members recommend that non-music majors seek to enroll in not more than three
music ensembles and music majors enroll in not more than four music ensembles during a given
semester. This guideline applies to both large and small ensembles, and all ensemble enrollment fees
will apply.”

Non-music majors and music majors wanting to enroll in ensembles beyond the recommended participation
guideline must seek special permission from their academic adviser, applied music instructor, and the Music
Chair by completing an “Permission for Enrolling in an Ensemble Beyond the Guideline” form found either in
Section X of the Music Student Handbook or in the Music Office.

Ensemble Credits:
All ensembles in the Music Department will receive 0 credit hours. Ensemble directors will register ensemble
grades on transcripts.

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V. Area Guidelines

A. Guidelines for Vocal Study

B. Guidelines for Piano Study
• Piano Proficiency
C. Guidelines for Organ Study
D. Guidelines for String Study
E. Guidelines for Guitar and Harp Study
F. Guidelines for Percussion Study
G. Guidelines for Brass Study
H. Guidelines for Woodwinds Study
I. Guidelines for Composition Study
J. Guidelines for Music Theory Study
K. Guidelines for Music History Study
L. Guidelines for Music Education Study

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A. Guidelines for Vocal Study
All vocal performance and education majors and minors are requested to fill out a “Voice Lesson
Questionnaire,” at the beginning of their freshman year. This form can be obtained during orientation week or
in the music office. Auditions for studio placement will happen at the beginning of the school year; students
should be prepared to sight-read within their voice part and sing one prepared piece.

In addition to lessons with their studio teacher, Bachelor of Music Performance and Education majors will have
the opportunity to have a vocal coach as well. Students should see their instructor for more information
regarding this. Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the
major area of study is required each semester of enrollment. Ensemble placements will be made via a formal
audition process and/or consultation with ensemble and studio faculty members.

Information regarding all vocal student and faculty activities and important announcements can be found on the
bulletin board by Professor Peter Halvorson’s office. Students should check periodically for special vocal area
notices.

Vocal studio classes (master classes) are held by individual studio instructors and occur throughout the year.
Each studio teacher will have attendance guidelines.

If additional information should be required, students can contact area coordinator Professor Peter Halvorson
via email at halvorso@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4861.

B. Guidelines for Piano Study

Practice expected for piano majors (minimum) – one hour per day, three hours recommended

Practice expected for piano secondary (minimum) – thirty minutes per day, one hour recommended

Piano performance class (scheduled when needed throughout the semester)

Information regarding all piano student and faculty activities and important announcements can be found on the
bulletin board by Dr. Jay Hershberger’s office. Students should check periodically for special piano area notices
as well as sign up sheets for piano proficiency testing.

Students are expected to attend all scheduled studio piano lessons and studio classes.

A jury of piano faculty members will evaluate piano students at the end of each semester. Juries will range
anywhere from 5-7 minutes for minors and scholarship recipients to 15-20 minutes for majors. Each jury will
test both technical progress and repertoire learned throughout the semester.

If additional information should be required, students can contact area coordinator Dr. Jay Hershberger via
email at hershber@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4869.

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 • Piano Proficiency
All music majors, regardless of area specialization, are required to demonstrate a minimum level of piano
proficiency. Piano proficiency requirements must be completed through completing the four semester sequence
of class piano courses: MUS 130, MUS 131, MUS 230, and MUS 231.
Music education majors planning to student teach in a fall semester must complete this requirement no later
than the end of the previous fall semester. Those planning to student teach in a spring semester must complete
the requirement no later than the end of the previous spring semester.

• Piano Placement Audition

All freshmen and first year transfer students must take a placement audition during the first week of classes.
The sign-up sheet for this audition can be found a week before the audition date on the piano bulletin board
located by Dr. Hershberger’s office. Based on student’s keyboard skills, the piano faculty will place them in the
appropriate class piano course.

C. Guidelines for Organ Study

Practice expected for organ majors (minimum) – one hour per day, three hours recommended
Practice expected for organ secondary (minimum) – thirty minutes per day, one hour recommended

Organ performance class (scheduled throughout the semester)

Organ Crawls (scheduled throughout the semester)

Information regarding all organ student and faculty activities and important announcements can be found on the
bulletin board by Dr. Peggy Johnson’s office. Students should check periodically for special organ area
notices.
Students are expected to attend all scheduled studio organ lessons and studio classes.

A jury of organ/piano faculty members will evaluate organ students at the end of each semester. Juries will
range anywhere from 5-7 minutes for minors and scholarship recipients to 15-20 minutes for majors. Each jury
will test both technical progress and repertoire learned throughout the semester.

For additional information on organ, students can contact area coordinator Dr. Peggy Johnson at
pjohnso3@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4414.

D. Guidelines for String Study

The string faculty strongly encourages and supports all string students to enroll in Chamber Music Strings while
they are at Concordia College. Chamber music is a fundamental learning experience that will help a student
grow in all areas of music performance and should not be neglected. All students in an ensemble must be
enrolled for credit– no exceptions are allowed.

At the time of juries, students should present the string faculty with 5 completed string jury forms. String Jury
Forms will be available outside the room used for juries; they can also be obtained ahead of time from studio
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professors. Appropriate attire is expected for the jury– individual studio teachers will determine what the proper
performance attire will be. Tuxedos or long orchestra dresses are not necessary.

During selected semesters, one of two courses (“String Literature” and “String Pedagogy”) will be offered to
string students. These are required courses for the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree and the string
faculty strongly encourage all interested students to enroll.

Information regarding all string student and faculty activities and important announcements can be found on the
bulletin board by Professor Jane Capistran’s office. Students should check periodically for special string area
notices.

String studio classes (master classes) are held by individual studio instructors and occur throughout the year.
Each studio teacher will have attendance guidelines.

Major and non-majors are welcome to participate in the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) Student
Chapter. This organization is under the umbrella of the National ASTA and Concordia’s state chapter,
MNSOTA. ASTA is a professional musicians’ organization, promoting string education, performance, and
industry. The college chapter hosts educational and social events throughout the year, with the opportunity to
become a member of the national chapter. First year members receive a 50% discount in their annual dues, paid
by the MNSOTA chapter. Registered members receive the monthly ASTA journal, MNSOTA journal and are
entitled to attend ASTA conferences and events at reduced fee. The Concordia Chapter selects student officers
each year – if interested, students should contact ASTA Adviser, Mrs. Capistran or an ASTA officer for more
information.

If additional information should be required, students can contact area coordinator Dr. Gregory Hamilton via
email at ghamilto@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4863.

E. Guidelines for Guitar and Harp Study

For information on guitar study, students can contact area coordinator Professor Eric Martens by email at
emartens@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4414.

For information on harp study, students can contact area coordinator Professor Nikki Lemire by phone at 218-
299-4414.

F. Guidelines for Percussion Study

Information regarding all percussion student and faculty activities and important announcements can be found
on the bulletin board by Dr. David Eyler’s office. Students should check periodically for special percussion
area notices.

Percussion studio classes (master classes) for all students taking percussion lessons are held on selected
Wednesday evenings each month from 7:00-8:30 pm. There are attendance guidelines.

While band and orchestra parts are a significant and important part of a percussionist’s education, chamber
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music is where students learn to function as independent as well as interactive musicians. For this reason,
percussion ensemble literature is critical to the student’s development. Percussion Ensemble meets Thursday
evenings from 7:15-10:00 p.m. and Marimba Choir meets on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Be sure to
leave these times open in your schedule.

If additional information should be required, students can contact area coordinator Dr. David Eyler via email at
eyler@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4680.

G. Guidelines for Brass Study

Information regarding all brass student and faculty activities and important announcements can be found on the
bulletin board by Dr. Nathaniel Dickey’s office. Students should check periodically for special brass area
notices.

Brass studio classes (master classes) are held by individual studio instructors and occur throughout the year.
Each studio teacher will have attendance guidelines.

The brass faculty strongly encourages and supports all brass students to enroll in Chamber Music Brass while
they are at Concordia College. Chamber music is a fundamental learning experience that will help a student
grow in all areas of music performance and should not be neglected. All students in an ensemble must be
enrolled for credit– no exceptions are allowed.

If additional information should be required, students can contact area coordinator Dr. Nathaniel Dickey via
email at dickey@cord.edu, or by phone at 218-299-4859.

H. Guidelines for Woodwinds Study

Woodwind studio classes (master classes) are held by individual studio instructors and occur through out the
year. Each studio teacher will have attendance guidelines.

The woodwind faculty strongly encourages and supports all woodwind students to enroll in Chamber Music
Woodwinds while they are at Concordia College. Chamber music is a fundamental learning experience that will
help a student grow in all areas of music performance and should not be neglected. All students in an ensemble
must be enrolled for credit– no exceptions are allowed.

If additional information should be required, students can contact area coordinator Dr. Leigh Wakefield via
email at wakefiel@cord.edu, or by phone at 218-299-4847.

I. Guidelines for Composition Study

Composition studio classes (master classes) are held with all studio instructors and occur once a week
throughout the year. It is expected of composition students to regularly attend and actively participate.

Composition students are also encouraged to join organizations outside of Concordia College, such as the
American Composers Forum, ASCAP, etc. to network and reach out to other composers. It is a great way to
learn about calls for scores, competitions, and other opportunities for young composers beyond the
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 Fargo/Moorhead Area.

At Concordia College, composition students will be expected to grow and explore a variety of writing styles as
well as actively listen to music. It is important for students to be open to different styles of music and be
prepared to go beyond their comfort zones.

If additional information should be required, students can contact area coordinator Dr. Daniel Breedon via email
at breedon@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4850.

J. Guidelines for Music Theory Study

The Concordia College music department uses moveable-do solfége syllables for singing pitches in both major
and minor keys (Mus128, Mus225, and Mus226); do-based minor is used. In the atonal ear-training curriculum
(Mus226), students are encouraged to use whichever combination of solfege, numbers, or neutral syllables that
will enable them to accurately sight-sing.

Concordia uses the ta-ka-di-mi system for verbally articulating rhythms for performance appointments.1 Notes
on strong beats are “ta” and the subdivisions for simple and compound meters are demonstrated below.

Students are expected to use ta-ka-di-mi and ta-va-ki-di-da-ma for all rhythm performance and in all meters,
excepting quintuplet and septuplet subdivisions.

Note about conducting: Students are expected to conduct in a basic 2-, 3-, or 4-pattern in tempo with the music
they are performing in any exercise except those which occupy at least one hand (playing the piano or clapping
rhythms are two such examples). MUS 226 includes multiple approaches to conducting 5- and 7-patterns.

The following chart includes information concerning concepts covered in the Theory/Aural Skills sequence,
including the semester in which the course is originally taken, the course name, and a brief overview of the
course:

Fall Semester, First Year

MUS 111 (NO AURAL SKILLS COURSE FALL SEMESTER)

Basics of music notation (pitch, rhythm), scales, key signatures,

intervals, triads, seventh chords, first- and second-species
counterpoint, Roman numerals, figured bass, beginning part-
writing, diatonic harmonies (including six-fours)

Spring Semester, First Year

MUS 112 MUS 128

Basic formal units (phrase, sentence, period), small forms (binary Introduction to solfege, rhythm syllables, conducting, major and
form), harmonic sequences, applied chords, tonicization and minor scales, melodic and beginning harmonic dictation, I/IV/V
modulation harmonies, 5/3 and 6/3, basic rhythms in common simple and
compound meters

Fall Semester, Second Year

1
Hoffman, Richard; William Pelto; and John W. White. “Takadimi: A Beat-Oriented System of Rhythm
Pedagogy.” Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy 10: 7–30.

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MUS 211 MUS 225

Mode mixture, Neapolitan chord, augmented sixth chords, Remaining diatonic harmonies, diatonic seventh chords and six
chromatic modulation, symmetrical chromatic harmonies, large fours, melodic chromaticism, applied chords, less common
forms (ternary, rondo, sonata) meters, changing meters

Spring Semester, Second Year

MUS 212 MUS 226

Diatonic modes, symmetrical modes, pitch-class/set-class analysis, Advanced chromaticism, diatonic modes (“church modes),
12-tone serial analysis symmetrical modes, free atonal sight-singing and dictation,
complex meters (5/8, 7/8), polyrhythms (2:3, 3:4 in all contexts),
quintuplets and septuplets

K. Guidelines for Music History Study

If information should be required, students can contact area coordinator Dr. Jeff Meyer at meyer@cord.edu or
by phone at (218) 299-4885.

L. Guidelines for Music Education Study

Music education students are encouraged to join organizations at Concordia College, such as the American
Choral Directors Association (ACDA), Minnesota Band Directors Association (MBDA), American String
Teachers Association (ASTA), and National Association for Music Educators (NAfME).

Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of
study is required each semester of enrollment. Ensemble placements will be made via a formal audition process
and/or consultation with ensemble and studio faculty members. The music department also strongly encourages
and supports students to engage in ensembles while they are at Concordia College as well as collaborate with
fellow Concordia musicians. Guiding musicians in small chamber music groups is a fundamental learning
experience that will help a student grow in all areas of music performance and teaching and should not be
neglected. That being said, it is important for students to remember to approach these experiences in a
professional way; working in a timely manner, getting materials out to performers, prompt communication to all
involved, etc..

Music education students are required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 to be admitted into the
education program.

One of the distinguishing features of the teacher education program is the close relationship the department has
with area schools. As an education major, you will have several opportunities to engage in a real-life classroom
and take part in student teaching known as clinicals. Each student must have at least four field experiences
during their time at Concordia College. The focus of each experience varies from observing and assisting to
planning and teaching.

If additional information should be required, students can contact area coordinator Jane Linde Capistran via
email at capistra@cord.edu or by phone at 218-299-4895.

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VI. Facilities and Services

A. Hvidsten Music Hall Building Hours

B. Practice Rooms and Rehearsal Halls Etiquette
C. Instrument Locker Information
D. Music Technology/Class Piano Laboratory
E. Photocopying Policy
F. Personal Property

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A. Hvidsten Music Hall Building Hours

Hours during the Academic School Year

Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Friday 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Note that building hours during breaks and holidays will be posted throughout the building before the
upcoming break.

Music Office Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Summer Building Hours

May 7 – June 5

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Memorial Day Building Closed
June 4 – August 26

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Independence Day Building Closed
August 27 – August 31 (Fall Orientation Week)

Building Hours 7:00AM – 11:00 PM

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B. Practice Rooms and Rehearsal Halls Etiquette
At the beginning of each semester students may sign up for times to utilize the practice rooms. The amount of
time is dependent on the lesson credit. When schedules are posted on the practice room doors students have the
opportunity to sign up for any unreserved time.

Numerous students need access to the practice rooms on a daily basis. Every student must do their best to keep
the practice rooms clean and available for the next student at their reserved practice time.

Instruments and personal belongings should not be left unattended in the practice or rehearsal
rooms. Concordia College Music Department is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Items left in the
practice or rehearsal rooms may be collected for security and/or maintenance reasons.

There are music stands that have been specifically designated for use in the practice rooms and need to remain
in the assigned room. Please do not remove chairs or stands from the rehearsal halls and move them into
practice rooms. Each rehearsal hall has a set number of chairs for ensembles that rehearse in there. Two music
stands should also remain in each of the classrooms.

Each person is asked to be cooperative and respect their fellow musician’s need to have an enjoyable
atmosphere in which to practice and rehearse.

C. Locker & Padlock Information

If using a personal instrument, students are invited to stop in to the music office to

• Get a locker assignment

• Rent a Concordia padlock at the cost of $10.00. Students will keep the same locker and padlock until
they either graduate, leave school, or no longer have a need for the locker. Note: Students MAY NOT
use a padlock they have purchased elsewhere. Only Concordia padlocks are permitted. If a non-
Concordia padlock is used, they will be cut off.

If students are using a Concordia instrument, they should see the appropriate studio faculty member to
inquire about the instrument they will use. Lockers and padlocks will be assigned at this time. Students will be
assigned this locker and padlock for one academic year.

Bassoon Professor Russell Peterson Studio #128

Clarinet Dr. Leigh Wakefield Studio #127
Flute Professor Debora Harris Studio #138
Horn Professor Karin Wakefield Studio #129
Oboe Professor Stephanie Carlson Studio #111
Percussion Dr. David P. Eyler Studio #147
Saxophone Professor Russell Peterson Studio #128
Violin/Viola Professor Jane Linde-Capistran Studio #132
Cello/Bass Dr. Gregory Hamilton Studio #124
Trombone/Euphonium/Tuba Dr. Nathaniel Dickey Studio #141
Trumpet Dr. Peter Knudsvig Studio #142
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D. Classroom Piano Laboratory
Access to the classroom piano laboratory is a privilege for all students. The piano lab is open to anyone who
wants to practice on the electric keyboards, especially those practicing for piano proficiency.
Below is list of information the music department asks students to keep in mind:

• Headphones are made available for students to use when practicing and are highly encouraged, as the
lab is a busy and common area for students to study and practice.
• Students are asked to be mindful of their fellow peers. If there are students waiting to use the pianos,
it is requested that students limit their practice time to 45 minutes.
• Students are not to leave music and belongings in the lab.
• The pianos in the piano laboratory are unavailable for use when classroom piano classes are in
session, excluding students who are in said couse.
If headphones are missing or the piano is not working, students can contact the classroom piano instructor.

E. Photocopying Policy
The following photocopying policies and procedures have been adopted by the Concordia College
Music Department:

1. The copier in the music office is reserved for faculty and staff use only. Student office workers may use
this copier as directed by office staff or faculty. Music students may use the copier only in emergency
situations when specifically directed by an instructor, with permission of the administrative assistant, and
when the copier is not otherwise in use. Students may not enter the music office or use the office
copier outside of normal business hours (i.e. when the office is closed) unless directly supervised by a
faculty or staff member who is present and personally provides access to the copy room.
2. Ensemble librarians are to use the copier in the computer lab for all ensemble-related copies, using the
appropriate login code for their ensemble. In the event of a breakdown or other problem with that copier,
they may use the office copier according to the policies outlined above (#1).

3. All students, faculty, and staff are urged to be mindful of copyright law, cost issues, and sustainability
concerns when printing and copying music and other published materials.

F. Personal Property
Students are responsible for their own personal property while in Hvidsten Hall of Music. Neither the
Department of Music nor the college will reimburse students for stolen or damaged personal property unless it
is due to department or college negligence. The college does not maintain an insurance policy that covers
students’ personal belongings. Students are, of course, welcome to arrange for that type of coverage on their
own.

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VII. Student Organizations

A. American Choral Directors Association

B. American String Teachers Association
C. Minnesota Band Directors Association
D. National Association for Music Education

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A. American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
ACDA at Concordia brings together future choral directors with skilled faculty to form a community where
like-minded peer musicians may grow. Members meet at least once a month for workshops to discuss teaching
approaches, composers, conductors, and explore music at every level. Each fall, we travel to the Minnesota
ACDA convention to experience the workshops and flourishing choral community. Thanks to Concordia’s
strong tradition in music, we are the largest undergraduate organization representing ACDA in Minnesota. This
group believes in music education and aims to continue tradition in advocating on its behalf. For more
information, students can contact faculty adviser Dr. Michael Culloton at culloton@cord.edu or by phone at
(218) 299-4894.

B. American String Teachers Association (ASTA)

The Concordia Chapter of American String Teachers Association provides instrumentalists, primarily future
string education and performance majors, opportunities that will enhance their string knowledge and
interests. Students involved in ASTA can experience educational, musical, and social activities. Past events
include hosting a fundraiser for flood-stricken Minot and their music program, attending dress rehearsals of the
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, the Young Orchestra Repertoire Reading Session, and a field trip to the Minnesota
Orchestra. For more information, students can contact faculty adviser Jane Linde-Capistran at
capistra@cord.edu or by phone at (218) 299-4853.

C. Minnesota Band Directors Association (MBDA)

The Concordia College chapter of the Minnesota Band Directors Association aims to provide instrumental
music education majors with tools that will aid in their growth and development as future music educators.
MBDA provides forums for the exchange of ideas and methods thereby encouraging students to explore every
aspect of their future careers. For more information, students can contact faculty adviser Dr. Peter Haberman at
phaberma@cord.edu or by phone at (218) 299-4875.

D. National Association for Music Education (NAfME)

Concordia’s chapter of NAfME serves all music education majors, regardless of specialization in the choral,
band, or string setting. In cooperation with Concordia’s students chapters of the American Choral Directors
Association, American String Teachers Association, and Minnesota Band Directors Association, NAfME
strives to create experiences for students studying music education to become professionally engaged, and
ultimately better prepared to teach after graduation. For more information, students can contact faculty adviser
Dr. Peter Haberman at phaberma@cord.edu or by phone at (218) 299-4875.

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VIII. Recommended Four-Year Plans

A. Bachelor of Arts in Music (Cultural)

B. Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to K-12 Licensure in
Music Education) – Vocal
C. Bachelor of Arts in Music (leading to K-12 Licensure in Music
Education) – Instrumental
D. Bachelor of Music in Music Education – Vocal
E. Bachelor of Music in Music Education – Instrumental
F. Bachelor of Music in Performance – Vocal
G. Bachelor of Music in Performance – Instrumental
H. Bachelor of Music in Performance – Piano
I. Bachelor of Music in Composition

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 Bachelor of Arts in Music (Cultural)
First Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music I/MUS 111 2 Materials of Music II/MUS 112 2
Inquiry Seminar 4 Aural Skills I/MUS 128 2
Inquiry Written Communication 4 Religion 200 4
Exploration Elective 4 Inquiry Oral Communication 4
Wellness/PE 111 1 Exploration Elective 4
Private Instruction/Class Piano MUS 1xx 1 Phy Ed Activities/PE 112 1
Ensemble 0 Private Instruction/Class Piano MUS 1xx 1
Ensemble 0

TOTAL CREDITS 16 TOTAL CREDITS 16

Second Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music III/MUS 211 2 Materials of Music IV/MUS 212 2
Aural Skills II/MUS 225 2 Aural Skills III/MUS 226 2
History of West. Music I/MUS 232 4 Contextual Studies I/MUS 309, History II 2
Exploration Elective 4 Music Elective 2
Exploration or Non-Music Elective 4 Exploration or Non-Music Elective 4
Private Instruction/Class Piano MUS 1xx 1 Private Instruction/Class Piano MUS 1xx 1
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 13

Third Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Contextual Studies/MUS 3xx/4xx 4 Music Elective 2
Exploration or Non-Music Elective 4 Exploration or Non-Music Elective 4
Music Elective 4 Religion 300 4
Non-Music Electives (2) 4 Elective 4
Private Instruction/MUS 1xx 1 Private Instruction/MUS 1xx 1
TOTAL CREDITS 17 TOTAL CREDITS 15

Fourth Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
World Musics/MUS 361 4 Elective 4
Elective 4 Elective 4
Elective 4 Elective 4
Private Instruction/MUS 1xx 1 Private Instruction/MUS 1xx 1
TOTAL CREDITS 18 TOTAL CREDITS 16
1. Although BA Music students need not take more than two years of ensemble courses, it is highly recommended that they continue
to participate in Concordia’s music programs by remaining active in an ensemble of their choice.
2. It is suggested that students concentrate the music elective courses within a single area – music theory and composition, music
history and conducting, or pedagogy. Credits in private instruction may not be used to fulfill the 2.0 credit course requirement in
music electives.
3. Students are reminded to pay careful attention to the courses chosen outside of their music major. Pease review the policy
concerning exploration credits located on the Core Curriculum page of a class schedule booklet. Concordia College requires 126
credits to graduate and a minimum of 10 credits must be taken at a 300 level or above.
4. Students must earn at least a “C” in any music theory and aural skills course that is a prerequisite for a higher-level course in either
subject.
5. Piano Proficiency level must be passed. It is recommended that at least 2 credits of private piano instruction be taken.
 Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to K-12 Licensure in Music Education)
Vocal Emphasis
First Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music I/MUS 111 2 Materials of Music II/MUS 112 2
Exploration Course 4 Aural Skills I/MUS 128 2
Inquiry Seminar 4 Inquiry Oral Communication 4
Inquiry Written Communication 4 General Music Methods/EDUC 211 4
Private Instruction/Class Piano MUS 1xx 2 Wellness/PE 111 1
Ensemble 0 Private Instruction/Class Piano MUS 1xx 2
Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 16 TOTAL CREDITS 16
Second Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music III/MUS 211 2 Materials of Music IV/MUS 212 2
Aural Skills II/MUS 225 2 Aural Skills III/MUS 226 2
American Ed. Diverse World/ED 212** 4 Ed. Psychology/PSYCH 212 4
Religion 200 4
History of Music I/MUS 232 4 Teaching in the Middle School/ED 221 2
Exploration Course 4 Contextual Studies I/MUS 309: Hist II 2
Private Instruction/Class Piano MUS 1xx 1 Private Instruction/Class Piano MUS 1xx 1
Ensemble Ensemble
**MUST be taken in the fall semester.
TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS 17 17
Third Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Teaching Choral Music/MUS 331 4 Choral Conducting II/MUS 426 2
Contextual Studies I/MUS 308, 309 or 310 2 Brass & Percussion Techniques/MUS 395 2
Choral Conducting I/MUS 425 2 World Musics/MUS 361 4
String & Woodwind Techniques/MUS 394 2
Tech., Instr., & Ecology/ED 352 4 Exploration Course 4
Creative Applictions Elective 2 Exploration Course 4
Private Instruction/MUS 1xx 2 Orientation to Student Teaching/ED 399 0
Ensemble Private Instruction/MUS 1xx 2
Ensemble
TOTAL CREDITS 18 TOTAL CREDITS 18
Fourth Year
1st or 2nd Semester Credits 1st or 2nd Semester Credits
Knowledge, Literacy & Inquiry/ED 420 2 Contextual Studies II/MUS 4xx 4
Ed. of the Exceptional Child/ED 425** 2 Religion 300 4
Assessment and Reflection/EDUC 488 1 Exploration Course 4
Student Teaching: Music/ED 499 12 Exploration Course 4
Private Instruction/MUS 1xx 1 Private Instruction/MUS 1xx 1
Ensemble Ensemble
**Can be taken earlier if schedule/credits allows.
TOTAL CREDITS 18 TOTAL CREDITS 17
1. One appearance each year in a general student recital or studio recital is required of majors in this program.
2. Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of
enrollment.
3. It is highly recommended that students who register for voice lessons also register for English Diction (Music 121).
4. Students must earn at least a ‘C’ in any music theory and aural skills course that is a prerequisite for a higher-level course in either subject.

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 Bachelor of Arts in Music (Leading to K-12 Licensure in Music Education)
Instrumental Emphasis
First Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music I/MUS 111 2 Materials of Music II/MUS 112 2
Exploration Course 4 Aural Skills I/MUS 128 2
Inquiry Seminar 4 Inquiry Oral Communication 4
Inquiry Written Communication 4 General Music Methods/EDUC 211 4
Private Instruction/Class Piano MUS 1xx 2 Wellness/PE 111 1
MUS 431 or Private Voice 1
Private Instruction/Class Piano MUS 1xx 2
Ensemble Ensemble
TOTAL CREDITS 16 TOTAL CREDITS 16
Second Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music III/MUS 211 2 Materials of Music IV/MUS 212 2
Aural Skills II/MUS 225 2 Aural Skills III/MUS 226 2
Religion 200 or Ed. Psych/PSYCH 212 4 Religion 200 or Ed. Psych./PSYCH 212 4
History of Music I/MUS 232 4 Instrumental Conducting I/MUS 427 2
Exploration Course 4 American Ed. Diverse World/ED 212** 4
Private Instruction/Class Piano MUS 1xx 2 Contextual Studies I/MUS 309, History II 2
Ensemble 0 Private Instruction/Class Piano MUS 1xx 2
Ensemble 0
**MUST be taken in the spring semester.
TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS 18 18
Third Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Contextual Studies I/MUS 308, 309 or 310 2 Exploration Course 4
Instrumental Conducting II/MUS 428 2 World Musics/MUS 361 4
String & Woodwind Techniques/MUS 394 2 Brass & Percussion Techniques/MUS 395 2
Methods in Instrumental Music/ED 392 4 Exploration Course 4
Tech., Instr., & Ecology/ED 352 4 Orientation to Student Teaching/ED 399 0
Creative Applications Elective 2 Teaching in the Middle School/ED 221 2
Private Instruction/MUS 1xx 1
Ensemble Private Instruction/MUS 1xx 1
Ensemble
TOTAL CREDITS 17 TOTAL CREDITS 17
Fourth Year
1st or 2nd Semester Credits 1st or 2nd Semester Credits
Knowledge, Literacy & Inquiry/ED 420 2 Contextual Studies II/MUS 408, 409, or 410 4
Ed. of the Exceptional Child/ED 425** 2 Exploration Course 4
Assessment and Reflection/EDUC 488 1 Religion 300 4
Student Teaching: Music/ED 499 12 Exploration Course 4
Private Instruction/MUS 1xx 1 Private Instruction/MUS 1xx 1
Ensemble Ensemble
**Can be taken earlier if schedule/credits allows.
TOTAL CREDITS 18 TOTAL CREDITS 17
1. One appearance each year in a general student recital or studio recital is required of majors in this program.
2. Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of
enrollment..
3. Any student intending to teach music in the public schools must take at least one semester of private voice instruction or Music 431, which may count as one of the
12 credits required in private instruction.
4. Students must earn at least a ‘C’ in any music theory and aural skills course that is a prerequisite for a higher-level course in either subject.

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 Bachelor of Music in Music Education – Vocal Emphasis
First Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music I/MUS 111 2 Materials of Music II/MUS 112 2
Inquiry Seminar 4 Aural Skills I/MUS 128 2
Inquiry Written Communication 4 General Music Methods/EDUC 211 4
Wellness/PE 111 1 Inquiry Oral Communication 4
English Diction/MUS 121 1 French Diction/MUS 124 1
Italian Diction/MUS 122 1 German Diction/MUS 123 1
Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2 Private Instruction//MUS 2xx 2
Minor Instrument/Piano MUS 2xx 1 Minor Instrument/ Piano MUS 2xx 1
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 16 TOTAL CREDITS 17
Second Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music III/MUS 211 2 Materials of Music IV/MUS 212 2
Aural Skills II/MUS 225 2 Aural Skills III/MUS 226 2
History of Music I/MUS 232 4 Contextual Studies I/MUS 309, History II 2
Ed. Psychology/PSYCH 212 4
Teaching in the Middle School/ED 221 2
American Ed. Diverse World/ED 212** 4 Religion 200 4
Non-Music Elective 4 Minor Instrument/Piano MUS 2xx 1
Private Instruction//MUS 2xx 2 Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
** MUST be taken in the fall semester.
TOTAL CREDITS 18
TOTAL CREDITS 19
Third Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Contextual Studies I/MUS 308, 309 or 310 2 Contextual Studies II/MUS 308, 309 or 310 2
Choral Conducting I/MUS 425 2 Choral Conducting II/MUS 426 2
Teaching Choral Music/MUS 331 4 Brass & Percussion Techniques/MUS 395 2
Tech., Instr., & Ecology/ED 352 4 Creative Applications Elective 2
String & Woodwind Techniques/MUS 394 2 World Musics/MUS 361 4
Minor Instrument/Piano MUS 2xx 1 Non-Music Elective 4
Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2 Orientation to Student Teaching/ED 399 0
Ensemble 0 Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2
Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDIT 17 TOTAL CREDIT 18
Fourth Year
1st or 2nd Semester Credits 1st or 2nd Semester Credits
Knowledge, Literacy & Inquiry/ED 420 2 Contextual Studies/MUS 4xx 4
Ed. of the Exceptional Child/ED 425** 2 Non-Music Elective 4
Assessment and Reflection/EDUC 488 1 Religion 300 4
Student Teaching: Music/ED 499 12 Senior Recital/MUS 482 2
Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2 Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
**Can be taken earlier if schedule/credits allows.
TOTAL CREDITS 19 TOTAL CREDITS 16
1. One appearance each year in a general student recital or studio recital is required of majors in this program.
2 Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of enrollment.
3. Students whose primary instrument is piano are required to take MUS 473 (Methods and Materials for Teaching Piano) and MUS 474 (Piano Literature) in place of
4 credits of non-music electives.
4. Students must earn at least a ‘C’ in any music theory and aural skills course that is a prerequisite for a higher-level course in either subject.

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 Bachelor of Music in Music Education – Instrumental Emphasis
First Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music I/MUS 111√ 2 Materials of Music II/MUS 112 2
Inquiry Seminar 4 Aural Skills I/MUS 128 2
Inquiry Written Communication 4 Inquiry Oral Communication 4
Non-Music Elective 4 General Music Methods/EDUC 211 4
Wellness/PE 111 1 MUS 431 or Private Voice 1
Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2 Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2
Minor Instrument/Piano MUS 2xx 1
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 17 TOTAL CREDITS 16
Second Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music III/MUS 211 2 Materials of Music IV/MUS 212 2
Aural Skills II/MUS 225 2 Aural Skills III/MUS 226 2
History of Music I/MUS 232 4 Contextual Studies I/MUS 309, History II 2
Religion 200 or Ed. Psych./PSYCH 212 4
Religion 200 or Ed. Psych./PSYCH 212 4 Instrumental Conducting I/MUS 427 2
Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2 American Ed. Diverse World/ED 212** 4
Minor Instrument/Piano MUS 2xx 1 Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
**MUST be taken in the spring semester.
TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS 15 18
Third Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Contextual Studies I/MUS 308, 309 or 310 2 World Musics/MUS 361 4
Instrumental Conducting II/MUS 428 2 Creative Applications 2
String & Woodwind Techniques/MUS 394 2 Brass & Percussion Techniques/MUS 395 2
Tech., Instr., & Ecology/ED 352 4 Teaching in the Middle School/ED 221 2
Methods in Instrumental Music/ED 392 4 Non-Music Elective 4
Minor Instrument/Piano MUS 2xx 1 Orientation to Student Teaching/ED 399 0
Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2 Minor Instrument/Piano MUS 2xx 1
Ensemble 0 Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2
Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 17 TOTAL CREDITS 17
Fourth Year
1st or 2nd Semester Credits 1st or 2nd Semester Credits
Knowledge, Literacy & Inquiry/ED 420 2 Contextual Studies II/MUS 4xx 4
Ed. of the Exceptional Child/ED 425** 2 Senior Recital/MUS 482 2
Assessment and Reflection/EDUC 488 1 Religion 300 4
Student Teaching: Music/ED 499 12 Non-Music Elective 4
Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2 Private Instruction/MUS 2xx 2
Ensemble Ensemble
**Can be taken earlier if schedule/credits allows.
TOTAL CREDITS 19 TOTAL CREDITS 16
1. One appearance each year in a general student recital or studio recital is required of majors in this program.
2. Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of enrollment.
3. Any student intending to teach music in the public schools must take at least one semester of private voice instruction or Music 431, which may count as one of the
12 credits required in private instruction.
4. Students whose primary instrument is piano are required to take MUS 473 (Methods and Materials for Teaching Piano) and MUS 474 (Piano Literature) in place of
4 credits of non-music electives.
5. Students whose primary instrument is in strings must take at least one semester of lessons in the opposite string area (high strings must study
low strings and vice versa).
6. Students must earn at least a ‘C’ in any music theory and aural skills course that is a prerequisite for a higher-level course in either subject.
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 Bachelor of Music in Performance – Vocal Emphasis
First Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music I/MUS 111 2 Materials of Music II/MUS 112 2
English Diction/MUS 121 1 Aural Skills I/MUS 128 2
Italian Diction/MUS 122 1 German Diction/MUS 123 1
Inquiry Seminar 4 French Diction/MUS 124 1
Inquiry Written Communication 4 Inquiry Oral Communication 4
Wellness/PE 111 1 Non-Music Elective 4
Private Instruction/Voice/MUS 261 2 Private Instruction/Voice/MUS 261 2
Private Instruction/Piano/MUS 266 1 Private Instruction/Piano/MUS 266 1
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 16 TOTAL CREDITS 17

Second Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music III/MUS 211 2 Materials of Music IV/MUS 212 2
Aural Skills II/MUS 225 2 Aural Skills III/MUS 226 2
Elements of Acting/THR 127 4 Religion 200 4
Language (German)/GER 111 OR 4 Language (German)/GER 112 4
Non-Music Elective 4
Private Instruction/Voice/MUS 261 2 Private Instruction/Voice/MUS 261 2
Private Instruction/Piano/MUS 266 1 Private Instruction/Piano/MUS 266 1
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15

Third Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
History of Music I/MUS 232 4 Contextual Studies I/MUS 309, History II 2
Choral Conducting I/MUS 425 2 Creative Applications Elective 2
Language (French)/FREN 111 OR 4 Language (French)/FREN 112 4
Non-Music Elective 4 Contextual Studies I/3xx 2
Private Instruction/Voice/MUS 461 4 Private Instruction/Voice/MUS 461 4
Private Instruction/Piano/MUS 266 1 Private Instruction/Piano/MUS 266 1
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDIT 15 TOTAL CREDIT 15

Fourth Year
1 Semester
st
Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Voice Repertoire/MUS 429 2 Method/Material Teaching Voice/MUS 472 2
World Musics/MUS 361 4 Senior Recital/MUS 482 2
Contextual Studies II/MUS 4xx 4 Religion 300 4
Music Elective 2 Music Elective(s) 4
Private Instruction/Voice/MUS 461 4 Private Instruction/Voice/MUS 461 4
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 16 TOTAL CREDITS 16
1. One appearance each year in a general student recital or studio recital is required of majors in this program.
2. Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of
enrollment.
3. Students must earn at least a “C” in any music theory and aural skills course that is a prerequisite for a higher level course in either subject.

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 Bachelor of Music in Performance – Instrumental Emphasis
First Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music I/MUS 111 2 Materials of Music II/MUS 112 2
Inquiry Seminar 4 Aural Skills I/MUS 128 2
Inquiry Written Communication 4 Religion 200 4
Non-Music Elective 4 Inquiry Oral Communication 4
Wellness/PE 111 1
Private Instruction/Major Instr/2xx 2 Private Instruction/Major Instr/2xx 2
Private Instruction/Minor Instr/Piano 2xx 1 Private Instruction/Minor Instr/Piano 2xx 1
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 17 TOTAL CREDITS 16

Second Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music III/MUS 211 2 Materials of Music IV/MUS 212 2
Aural Skills II/MUS 225 2 Aural Skills III/MUS 226 2
History of West. Music I/MUS 232 4 Contextual Studies/MUS 309, History II 2
Non-Music Elective 4 Instrumental Conducting I/MUS 427 2
Non-Music Elective 4
Private Instruction/Major Instr/2xx 2 Private Instruction/Major Instr/2xx 2
Private Instruction/Minor Instr/Piano 2xx 1 Private Instruction/Minor Instr/Piano 2xx 1
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15

The following classes must be taken during the third and fourth year of undergraduate studies. Carefully check
IX. A. MUS Undergraduate Courses for academic year and semester that specific classes are offered.

*Four semesters of Private Instruction/Major Instrument – 16 credits

*Four semesters of Ensemble – 0 credits
*Two semesters of Chamber Music – 0 credits
*Music Electives – 10 credits
*Non-Music Electives – 12 credits
*Contextual Studies I/MUS 3xx – 2 credits
*String Literature/MUS 476 (Str only) – 2 credits
*MUS 477 (Str) or MUS 478 (Ww, Br, Perc) – 2 credits
*Contextual Studies II/MUS 4xx – 4 credits
*Orchestration/MUS 343 – 2 credits
*Religion 300 – 4 credits
*World Musics/MUS 361 – 4 credits
*Critical Analysis I/II/MUS 423/424 – 4 credits
*Senior Recital/MUS 482 – 2 credits

1. One appearance each year in a general student recital or studio recital is required of majors in this program.
2. It is suggested that students concentrate the music elective courses within a single area – creative applications, contextual studies, conducting or
pedagogy. Credits in private instruction may not be used to fulfill the 8 credit requirement in music electives
3. Students must earn at least a “C” in any music theory and aural skills course that is a prerequisite for a higher level course in either subject.
4. Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of
enrollment.

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 Bachelor of Music in Performance – Piano Emphasis
First Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music I/MUS 111 2 Materials of Music II/MUS 112 2
Inquiry Seminar 4 Aural Skills I/MUS 128 2
Inquiry Written Communication 4 Religion 200 4
Non-Music Elective 4 Inquiry Oral Communication 4
Wellness/PE 111 1
Private Instruction/Piano/MUS 266 2 Private Instruction/Piano/MUS 266 2
Private Instruction/Minor Instr/2xx 1 Private Instruction/Minor Instr/2xx 1
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 17 TOTAL CREDITS 16

Second Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music III/MUS 211 2 Materials of Music IV/MUS 212 2
Aural Skills II/MUS 225 2 Aural Skills III/MUS 226 2
History of West. Music I/MUS 232 4 Contextual Studies/MUS 309, History II 2
Non-Music Elective 4 Non-Music Elective 4
Private Instruction/Piano/MUS 266 2 Non-Music Elective 4
Private Instruction/Minor Instr/MUS 2xx 1 Private Instruction/Piano/MUS 266 2
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 16

The following classes must be taken during the third and fourth year of undergraduate studies. Carefully check
IX. A. MUS Undergraduate Courses for academic year and semester that specific classes are offered.

*Four semesters of Private Instruction Piano/MUS 466 – 16 credits

*One semester of Private Instruction/Minor Instrument/MUS 2xx – 1 credit
*Contextual Studies I/MUS 3xx – 2 credits
*Either Instrumental Conducting I/MUS 427 – 2 credits – OR Choral Conducting I/MUS 425 – 2 credits
*Religion 300 – 4 credits
*Critical Analysis I/II/MUS 423/424 – 4 credits
*Two semesters of Chamber Music – 0 credits
*Four semesters of Ensemble- 0 credits
*Contextual Studies II/MUS 4xx – 4 credits
*Orchestration/MUS 343 – 2 credits
*World Musics/MUS 361 – 4 credits
*Counterpoint/MUS 312 – 2 credits
*Piano Literature/MUS 473 – 2 credits
*Piano Pedagogy/MUS 474 – 2 credits
*Music Electives – (composition recommended) = 6 credits
*Non-Music Electives – 8 credits
*Senior Recital/MUS 482 – 2 credits

1. One appearance each year in a general student recital or studio recital is required of majors in this program.
2. Participation in an ensemble is required each semester of enrollment. Up to four of those credits can be fulfilled through participation in a small ensemble (piano
duet/two pianos; chamber music)
3. All B. Mus students whose primary instrument is piano are required to attend B. Mus. Performance classes and piano seminars as scheduled.
4. Students must earn at least a “C” in any music theory and aural skills course that is a prerequisite for a higher level course in either subject.
5. Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of enrollment.

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 Bachelor of Music in Composition
First Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music I/MUS 111 2 Materials of Music II/MUS 112 2
Inquiry Seminar 4 Aural Skills I/MUS 128 2
Inquiry Written Communication 4 Non-Music Elective 4
Non-Music Elective 4 Inquiry Oral Communication 4
Wellness/PE 111 1
Private Instruction/Composition/MUS 266 1 Private Instruction/Composition/MUS 266 1
Private Instruction/Instr/Voice/Piano 2xx 1 Private Instruction/Instr/Voice/Piano 2xx 1
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 16 TOTAL CREDITS 15

Second Year
1st Semester Credits 2nd Semester Credits
Materials of Music III/MUS 211 2 Materials of Music IV/MUS 212 2
Aural Skills II/MUS 225 2 Aural Skills III/MUS 226 2
History of West. Music I/MUS 232 4 Contextual Studies/MUS 309, History II 2
Non-Music Elective 8 Orchestration/MUS 343 2
Music Elective 2
Religion 200 4
Private Instruction/Composition/MUS 266 1 Private Instruction/Composition/MUS 266 1
Private Instruction/Instr/Voice/Piano 2xx 1 Private Instruction/Instr/Voice/Piano 2xx 1
Ensemble 0 Ensemble 0
TOTAL CREDITS 14 TOTAL CREDITS 16

The following classes must be taken during the third and fourth year of undergraduate studies. Carefully check
IX. A. MUS Undergraduate Courses for academic year and semester that specific classes are offered.

*Four semesters of Private Instruction/Composition/MUS464 – 16 credits

*Four semesters of Private Instruction/Instr/Voice/2xx – 4 credits
*Four semesters of Ensemble – 0 credits
*Counterpoint/MUS 312 – 2 credits
*World Musics/MUS 361 – 4 credits
*Either Instrumental Conducting I/MUS 427 OR Choral Conducting I/MUS 425 – 2 credits
*Contextual Studies I/MUS 3xx – 2 credits
*Critical Analysis I/II/MUS 423/424 – 4 credits
*Contextual Studies II/MUS 4xx – 4 credits
*Music Technology I/MUS 437 – 2 credits
*Music Technology II/MUS 438 – 2 credits
*Religion 300 – 4 credits
*Music Electives – 8 credits
*Non-Music Electives – 8 credits
*Senior Recital/MUS 482 – 2 credits

** A semester of conducting should be taken either in the spring (Instrumental) or the fall (Choral).
1. One appearance each year in a general student recital or studio recital is required of majors in this program.
2. Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of
enrollment.
3. Students must earn at least a “C” in any music theory and aural skills course that is a prerequisite for a higher level course in either subject.

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IX. Music Courses Offered
A. MUS Undergraduate Courses
B. CMUS Undergraduate Courses

A. MUS Undergraduate Courses

If there is a specific course you cannot find or have questions about, please refer to the Banner Course
Search on your Concordia c-port or arrange a meeting with Dr. John Roberts in the music office.

Applied lessons (courses 161-169, 261-269, and 461-469) and ensembles (courses 170-199) are offered
every semester.

Course numbers 300 and 352 are May Semester Courses (taken only during the month of May.) For more
information on May Semester courses, see the course instructor.

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MUS Undergraduate Fall Even Spring Odd Fall Odd Spring Even Credit Hrs.

101 Intro. to the Art of Music 101 101 101 101 4

111 Materials of Music I 111 111 2
112 Materials of Music II 112 112 2
121 English Diction 121 121 1
122 Italian Diction 122 122 1
123 German Diction 123 123 1
124 French Diction 124 124 1
125 Voice Technique I 125 125 125 125 1
126 Voice Technique II 126 126 126 126 1
128 Aural Skills I 128 128 2
130 Class Piano I 130 130 1
131 Class Piano II 131 131 131 131 1
189 Lyric Opera Workshop 189 189
211 Materials of Music III 211 211 2
212 Materials of Music IV 212 212 2
225 Aural Skills II 225 225 2
226 Aural Skills III 226 226 2
227 Integrating Music into the Elementary Classroom 227 227 227 227 2
230 Class Piano III 230 230 230 230 1
231 Class Piano IV 231 231 231 1
232 History of Western Music: Medieval to the Mid-19th Century 232 232 4
250 Pre-May Seminar 250 250 2 to 4
300 May Seminar 300 4
308 Contextual Studies I - Genre 308 308 308 308 2
309 Contextual Studies I - Period 309 309 309 309 2
310 Contextual Studies I - Topic 310 310 310 310 2
312 Counterpoint 312 312 2
321 Composition I 321 321 321 321 2
322 Composition II 2
331 Teaching Choral Music 331 331 4
343 Orchestration 343 343 2
352 Italian Voice Seminar 352 2
361 World Musics 361 361 361 361 4
362 The German Art Song 362 4
380 Special Topics 380 380 380 380 2
390 Cooperative Education 390 390 390 390 1 to 8
394 String and Woodwind Techniques 394 394 394 394 2
395 Brass and Percussion Techniques 395 395 395 395 2
399 Piano Proficiency 399 399 399 399 0
408 Contextual Studies II - Genre 408 408 408 408 4
409 Contextual Studies II - Period 409 409 409 409 4
410 Contextual Studies II - Topic 410 410 410 410 4
423 Critical Analysis I 423 2
424 Critical Analysis II 424 2
425 Choral Conducting I 425 425 2
426 Choral Conducting II 426 426 2
427 Instrumental Conducting I 427 427 2
428 Instrumental Conducting II 428 428 2
429 Voice Repertoire 429 2
431 Voice Class 431 431 431 431 1
437 Music Technology I 437 2
438 Music Technology II 438 2
472 Methods and Materials for Teaching Voice 472 2
474 Piano Repertoire 474 2
473 Methods and Materials for Teaching Piano 473 2
476 String Literature 476 476 2
477 String Pedagogy 477 477 2
478 Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion Lit. and Pedagogy 478 478 478 478 2
480 Independent Study 480 480 480 480 1 to 4
482 Senior Recital/Project 482 482 482 482 2
487 Directed Research 487 487 487 487 1 to 4

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B. Church Music Undergraduate Courses
If there is a specific course you cannot find or have questions about, please refer to the Banner Course
Search on your Concordia c-port or arrange a meeting with Dr. John Roberts in the music office.

CMUS Undergraduate Fall Even Spring Odd Fall Odd Spring Even Credit Hrs.

301 Choral Literature for Church Choirs * 301 301 2

302 Hymnody 302 2
303 Global and Contemporary Music for Worship 303 2
304 Liturgy and Congregational Song 304 2
401 Worship: Ideas and Practices 401 4

*Course numbers 301 is a May Semester Course (taken only during the month of May.). For more
information on May Semester courses, see the course instructor.

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X. Departmental Forms
A. Piano Lesson Forms
B. Voice Lesson Forms
C. Student Recital Request Forms
D. Change Form for Music Majors
E. Permission for Enrolling in an Ensemble Beyond the
Guideline
F. Senior Honors Competition Form
G. Ensemble Fee Waiver

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 RECITAL REQUEST

Performer’s Name (please print legibly): _______________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________________________________

Performance Medium: _____________________________________________________________________

Recital Date and Time: ____________________________________________________________________

Note: The weekend of the Christmas Concert performances will not be available for recitals.

Faculty signature: ________________________________________________________________________

(Signature indicates approval of recital request)

Accompanist Name (printed): _______________________________________________________________

Accompanist Signature: ____________________________________________________________________

(Signature indicates that accompanist has recital music in hand)

Degree Program

Bachelor of Music in: __ Music Education __Vocal Performance

__ Instrumental Performance __ Theory/Composition

Bachelor of Arts in: __ Music (Cultural) __ Music Education

__ Other (non-music major)

Year in school __ FR __ SO __ JR __ SR (non BM) __ SR (BM)

Length of Recital __ Full Recital

__ Half Recital è Performer of other half _________________

Note: The two performers in a shared program should submit these forms together.

Seniors Only: Are you having a reception in Kresge Lounge following the recital? __Yes __ No

Receptions in Kresge Lounge must be arranged in accordance with the calendar in the Music Office. An extra fee of $15.00 is charged and must be
paid in advance. Make checks payable to Concordia Music Department.

All junior and senior recitals may be presented in the Christiansen Recital Hall. All freshman and sophomore
recitals (except pianists) must be performed in the South Choral Room.

Performers of a full recital can rehearse in the recital venue for up to 3 hours (pianists are able to rehearse for up to 5 hours)
Performers of a half recital can rehearse in the recital venue for up to 2 hours.

(To be filled in by Music Office) Date Submitted: _________________________

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE MUSIC OFFICE

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 RECITAL HEARING

Recital Hearings

• At least three weeks before the scheduled performance date of a required degree recital (Junior/Senior recitals for BM –
Instrumental or Vocal Performance; Senior recitals for BM – Education and Theory/Composition), a recital hearing must be
performed for a committee of three music faculty members, including the student’s private teacher.

• The hearing should consist of anything on the program, as requested by faculty, but does not necessarily need to include all
portions of every work.

• Faculty may approve the entire recital, approve a portion and require another hearing on the remaining portion, or decide that
the recital should be postponed. The final decisions are to be made at the discretion of the faculty committee listening to
the recital hearing.

• No degree recital will occur without the faculty approval of a recital hearing.

Student Name (please print legibly): ________________________________________________________

Performance Medium: __________________________ Recital Date: ______________________________

Date of Recital Hearing: _________________________

We, the undersigned music faculty members, have determined that this recital will be ready for public presentation when scheduled.

Faculty Committee Signatures:

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE MUSIC OFFICE

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 RECITAL SET-UP

Student Name (please print legibly): _________________________________________________________

Performance Medium: ________________________Recital Date and Time: _________________________

Concert Grand Piano __YES __ NO

* If “yes,” which set-up? __ Lid closed __ Lid with short stick __ Lid fully open

Music Stands Number of stands needed: _________

Chairs Number of chairs needed (don’t forget the page turner!): __________

Technology Needs (please list):

Stage Arrangement (please describe, diagram, or label as necessary):

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE MUSIC OFFICE

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 RECITAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

• A paper copy of your recital program will be given to Renee Kelly in the Music Office at least one week before the recital.
The program must be proofed and signed by your instructor.

• After the paper copy is turned in, you will email your program and any program notes/translations in a Word Document to
Renee Kelly at kelly@cord.edu. In the email message, you must include both the performer’s name and the paper color
preference (a color can be chosen from Music Office supplies).

• A $15 recital fee will be charged for programs and a CD/DVD.

• Your program should include the following:

(There are booklets of recital programs in the Music Office, as well as recital programs in the glass case near the recital hall
if you need program samples)

o Performer’s name (no nicknames)

o College year (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior)
o Accompanied by ______, Assisted by _____,
o Title of composition, key, opus number, movements (temp indications, not 1st movement, 2nd movement, etc.)
o Composer’s full name, birth and death dates
o Indicate whether or not you plan to have an intermission and here in the program it is to be placed.
o Place, day, date and time of performance
o Indicate whether or not this recital is being presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Bachelor of
Music Degree.

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 SENIOR HONORS CONCERTO COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
Return this form, signed, to the mailbox of DR. SÜTTERLIN in the Music Department Office in Hvidsten Hall.

Name _____________________________________________________________

Local address _______________________________________________________

_________________________________Local phone _______________________

Concordia E-mail address _____________________________________________

Degree program ____________________________________________________

Instrument/voice type _______________________________________________

Title/movement of work _____________________________________________

Composer _____________________________Duration* _____________ * duration of the work as you intend to

perform it with the Orchestra

I have read the Competition Rules and agree to abide by them.

ENTRANT __________________________________________ DATE __________

I support this entry in the Concerto Competition.

APPLIED TEACHER _________________________________________

I am willing and available to accompany during the time of the Competition.

ACCOMPANIST _________________________________________________

Accompanist e-mail address: ______________________________________

Accompanist Phone #: ___________________________________________

I consider this repertoire suitable for performance by The Concordia Orchestra.

CONDUCTOR _________________________________________________

This completed form, with all signatures, must be returned to the mailbox of Dr. Sütterlin in the Music Department Office
no later than during the third week of October. Time slots will be assigned by Dr. Sütterlin by drawing lots. Entrants
cannot request a specific time slot. Time slots will be posted on the orchestra board before the end of October. It is the
entrants’ responsibility to inform their accompanists. Please check the orchestra board for exact deadlines.

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 Concordia College Music Ensemble Fee Waiver Request
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Name: _____________________________ Date: ____________ Student ID: ______________________

Campus Email: _______________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________

Year at Concordia: ____________________ Declared Major: __________________________________

Instrument: ______________________ Ensembles in which you participate: ____________________

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Which ensemble fee(s) are you requesting to be waived? ___________________________________

Provide Reasoning (attach additional sheets if necessary):

Student Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: __________________

Ensemble Director Statement:

Director Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: __________________

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE REQUESTING A FEE TO BE WAIVED

Return to the Music Office when completed
Office Use Only

Date Received: ___________________

Total Amount Requested: _________________

Department Chair Signature: ____________________________________ Date: __________________

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