2015-2016 University Catalog
Music, BM
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Banner Code: AR-BM-MUSI
Performing Arts Building, Room A417
Phone: 703-993-1380
Web: music.gmu.edu
Faculty
Dennis Layendecker, Heritage Chair, Director
Professors: Balakerskaia, Camphouse, Carroll, Engebretson, Hearden, Layendecker (director), Maiello, Miller, Monson (managing director), Rendler, Smith
Associate Professors: Aler, R. Bergman, Billingham, Guessford, Nickens, T. Owens, Wuttke
Assistant Professors: Green, Kilkenny, Robinson
Adjunct Faculty: Adams, Alcover, Baumgarten, Beach, Beckwith, Berger, M. Bergman, Berkshire-Brown, Blakeslee, Bonds, Bonneau, Chao, Curtis, Delaney, Dewey, East, Edelbrock, Ferguson, Fraedrich, Freer, Gerber, Harbison, Haroutounian, Healey, Hitz, Hussey, J. Kim, Y. Kim, Kuebler, Lapple, G. McCarthy, J. McCarthy, C. Mulcahy, K. Mulcahy, Nam, Neff, Ja. Nickel, Ju. Nickel, Niess, Oedemann, M. Owens, Parker, Parrell, Purcell, Rittenhouse, Robinson, Snedecor, Snitzler, Spirtas, Stephansky, Summey, Taylor, Wenner, Wharton, Whitehead, Winter, Yang, Yanik
The bachelor of music (BM) prepares students for graduate work in music and music literature; research and professional work in musical activities; and state licensure, or certification, to teach vocal and choral or instrumental music at the elementary and secondary school levels.
Entrance to all music degree programs is by audition. Arrangements for an audition must be made in advance by contacting the School of Music before the scheduled audition date.
Auditions are held approximately once per month. Audition dates and audition application forms are available through the School of Music web site: music.gmu.edu
A fundamentals of music test is given during the first week of classes to all students enrolled in MUSI 115 Theory I. Call the School of Music at 703-993-1380 for additional information.
Competency placement tests are required of all transfer students who wish to present transfer credit in any of the following areas: aural skills, theory, and keyboard skills.
120 credits are required for the BM degree. Four concentrations are offered: composition, jazz, music education, and performance. Students are required to complete core courses in one of the concentrations plus courses listed below in one of the points of emphasis relative to the concentration. Eligibility to continue in upper-level courses will be assessed during the sophomore year of study.
Students must earn a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in their major or higher, if required by their program.
Termination from the Major
No School of Music course that is required for the major may be unsuccessfully attempted more than three times. A grade of F constitutes an unsuccessful attempt in any given course. Those students who do not successfully complete such a course within three attempts will be terminated from the major. Undeclared students in the School of Music who do not successfully complete a course required for the School of Music major within three attempts will also be terminated. For more information, see the “Termination from the Major” section under Undergraduate Policies.
Writing-Intensive Requirement
Mason requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in their major at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in music may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing MUSI 332 - Music History in Society II Credits: 3 or MUSI 438 - Music History in Society B Credits: 3 . Students who transfer this course into Mason may be required to repeat it or enroll in some other suitable course to fulfill the writing intensive requirement.
Teacher Licensure
Undergraduate students seeking certification to teach vocal and choral or instrumental music at the elementary and secondary levels must earn the BM degree as specified under Concentration in Music Education section in this section. Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree and are seeking state licensure to teach music must also complete this sequence of courses, which constitute a state-approved program for teacher education in music.
Academic Policies
Please see College of Visual and Performing Arts for college academic policies.
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