WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
PROPOSAL FOR REVISED PROGRAMS AND NEW PROGRAMS
Use this form to submit proposals for revised majors, minors, concentrations, options, etc.
Note: A department, with its dean’s approval, may change up to two courses per year within an existing major, minor, concentration, option, etc., per year without seeking review of A2C2 and/or graduate Council, provided that (1) the total credits do not increase or decrease for the major, minor, concentration, option, etc., and (2) the change does not affect other departments or the University Studies Program. A2C2 and/or Graduate Council do, however, wish to be informed of these changes. Use form Notifications.
If a department wishes to make more extensive revisions to an existing major, minor, concentration, option, etc., complete and submit this form with the appropriate number of copies. Refer to Regulation 3-4, Policy for Changing the Curriculum, for complete information on submitting proposals for curricular changes.
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Department: ______Music______
Title of Program: __B.A. Major in Music Performance______
Revised: __X__ Major ______Minor ______Concentration ______Option ______Other
Total credit hours: __84-86____ Classroom Hours _84-86___ Lab Hours _____0___
Proposed Implementation Date: Fall 2004______
Please attach to this proposal a narrative with the following information:
A. Statement of major focus and objectives of the revised program.
B. New Catalog Content
1. Provide a list of program content as it would appear in the catalog including required courses, electives, etc., by number and name. Include the number and name for each prerequisite, and all prerequisites of proposed prerequisites. All such prerequisites, and prerequisites of prerequisites, should be included in the total credit hour calculations for the revised program.
2. New catalog narrative, if any.
C. Description of Revisions, to include
1. A display of current program requirements next to proposed new requirements for clear, easy comparison.
2. A clear identification of each proposed change.
3. The following information for each required or elective course:
a. Course number and name,
b. A brief course description, and
c. A brief statement explaining why the program should include the course.
Attach a Financial and Staffing Data Sheet.
Attach an Approval Form.
Department Contact Person for this Proposal:
______Suzanne Draayer _____
Name (please print) Phone e-mail address
B.A. Major in Music Performance Program Revision Proposal
Fall 2003
A. Statement of major focus and objectives of the revised program.
The proposed revisions for the Music Performance degree are focused on providing a stronger base of core knowledge in music and stronger preparation in the student’s area of performance.
B. List of program content as it would appear in the catalog.
B.A. Major in Music Performance
84-86 S.H. (No Minor Required)
CORE REQUIREMENTS (25 S.H.)
001 Concert Attendance (0)
114 World Music (3)
201, 202 Music Theory I, II (8)
203, 204 Music Theory III, IV (8)
351 Music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque (3)
352 Music of the Classical Period, 19th and 20th Centuries (3)
REQUIRED COURSES (47 S.H.)
109 Intro. to Music (3)
306 Conducting (2)
440 American Art Music (3)
480 Junior and Senior Recital (3)
Applied Lessons in Primary Performance Medium (28)
(See Note 3)
Major Performing Large Ensemble (8)
Choose one: 241, 242, 243
(See Note 4)
PEDAGOGY AND LITERATURE (7-8)
Vocal Performance Major
415 Vocal Pedagogy (2)
471 Italian vocal Literature (2)
472 German vocal Literature (2)
473 French vocal Literature (2)
Piano Performance Major
337 Accompanying (1-2)
416 Piano Pedagogy (2)
477 Piano Literature I (2)
478 Piano Literature II (2)
Instrumental Performance Major
252 Jazz Improvisation (2)
475 Instrumental Literature & Styles (3)
Choose two of the following four courses (see note 5 below):
311 Woodwind Methods I (1)
312 String methods I (1)
313 percussion Methods I (1)
314 Brass Methods I (1)
ELECTIVES (5-6 S.H.)
Electives must be taken from areas of theory, history, and literature. MUS 120 does not fulfill elective requirements. (Suggested course: Form and Analysis [MUS 402], as it fulfills the Critical Analysis Flag.)
Music Performance Notes:
3. Student must enroll in a minimum of 8 semesters of applied lessons.
4. Credits must all be taken in the large ensemble related to major performing medium.
5. One of the two methods courses required for the instrumental performance major must be in the primary performing medium.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Piano proficiency. See page 139 for information concerning the piano proficiency examination.
Participation in small chamber ensemble required.
C. 1. Display of current program requirements next to proposed new requirements.
See attached.
C. 2. A clear identification of each proposed change.
See attached. Each proposed change is in bold in the new program.
C. 3. a/b/c. Course Number, Name and Catalog Description of courses added in this revision followed by a brief statement explaining why the course should be added to the program:
Music 109 - Intro. to Music: Study of the elements of music, fundamental techniques, and formal patterns. Stylistic traits of Baroque, Classic, Romantic and modern periods. Brief biographies of outstanding composers. Acquisition of familiarity with representative works through recordings.
The inclusion of MUS 109, Introduction to Music, will provide students with a necessary overview of music history and literature at the beginning of their program, giving them vital information and helping put their course of study into a broader, clearer perspective. Students cannot enroll in Music History (MUSIC 351 and 352) until four semesters of music theory are completed. The knowledge of forms, genres, composers, stylistic traits, etc. would enhance learning in applied study as well as in theory.
Music 440 - American Art Music: Music in America from the time of the Puritans to the present day. Historical, biographical material and listening. For the general student as well as for music majors and minors. Prerequisite: MUS 109 or equivalent.
Music 440 emphasizes the art music of the United States. Music 109 and the Music History sequence focus primarily on the music of Europe, notably the music of Italy, Germany, and France. Students need to know the music of their homeland, and the profound contributions of U.S. composers to the Classical music panorama.
Addition of 1 credit hour to Pedagogy and Literature requirement.
A Voice Performance major must study the repertoire of Italy, Germany, and France (each 2 hour courses), as well as vocal pedagogy (2 hours). Piano Performance Majors need all the components of these selections, including both levels of piano literature. Instrumental Performance requirements remain unchanged as, in the old program, they needed at least 7 credits due to the one required 3 credit course.
Added statement under “Music Performance Notes”: 5. One of the two methods courses required for the instrumental performance major must be in the primary performing medium.
We have included this stipulation because students must be proficient at teaching their own instrument.
Changes in Program Credits: The addition of MUS 109 and MUS 440 does not raise the total number of credits to over 128 as one of the core courses, Theory III, may double count as a Critical Analysis course in the University Studies Program and the old program was only 124 total credits. The existing program is 78-79 credits + 46 University Studies Credits – 3 credits which double count = 121-122 (although, under the old general education program, the total would be 124-125); The revised program is 84-86 credits + 46 University Studies Credits – 3 credits which double count = 127-129)
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
FINANCIAL AND STAFFING DATA SHEET
Course or Program___B.A. Major in Music Performance______
Include a Financial and Staffing Data Sheet with any proposal for a new course, new program, or revised program.
Please answer the following questions completely. Provide supporting data.
1. Would this course or program be taught with existing staff or with new or additional staff? If this course would be taught by adjunct faculty, include a rationale.
The revised program will be taught with the existing faculty. The only course included that is not already offered on a regular basis is MUS 440, American Art Music. We will be able, by rotating the course assignments, to use existing faculty to teach this course.
2. What impact would approval of this course/program have on current course offerings? Please discuss number of sections of current offerings, dropping of courses, etc.
The revised program will only effect current course offerings by adding MUS 440, American Art Music, to the courses offered on a regular basis. We will probably teach the course in alternating years at a minimum and every year when faculty loads allow.
3. What effect would approval of this course/program have on the department supplies? Include data to support expenditures for staffing, equipment, supplies, instructional resources, etc.
There will be minimal costs to the department for supplies needed to teach the American Art Music class. As teaching loads in our department fluctuate with student demands for studio lessons in the different performing areas, we will minimize costs for staffing by rotating the teaching assignment for American Art Music class, having faculty with lower applied loads in a particular semester fit it into their schedule.