COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES
MUSIC
Professor Lon W. Chaffin, department head
Professors Alt, Borchert, Kaplan, Klein, Romero, Shearer; Associate Professors Bugbee, Rowe, Spitzer; Assistant Professors Joy, Martinez-Rios, L. Van Winkle, Vega-Albela
(575) 646-2421
http://music.nmsu.edu/
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music Education
OPTIONS: K-12, Vocal
K-12, Instrumental
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music
OPTIONS: Piano Performance
Instrumental Performance
Vocal Performance
Music Business
MINOR: Music
Mission Statement
The mission of the Music Department at NMSU is:
- to prepare students for careers in music education, business, and/or performance;
- to give the student body opportunities to perform, study, create, and experience music;
- to enhance the cultural lives of our constituency by performance of superior music; and
- to create an artistic environment which fosters the development of personal realizations we believe to be essential to the fabric of a healthy society.
All students are required to meet the State Common Core as well as the College of Arts and Sciences general education requirement as listed in earlier sections of this catalog. Please see a Music Department advisor for a specific list of courses.
Departmental Requirements for all Bachelors Degrees (Music Core)
A student must earn a grade of C or better in all departmental requirements for any degree in the Department of Music. All students wishing to pursue a music degree must audition and take the theory placement exam. Contact the department for current audition requirements.
Students enrolled in this departments major(s) or minor(s) may count credits in required applied courses toward their degrees beyond the normal maximum of 9 credits allowed in the College of Arts and Sciences. However, if students change major(s) or minor(s) or do not complete the requirements for the minor at the time of graduation, they may only count a maximum of 9 credits of the applied/occupational credits toward graduation.
Students are required to study acoustics as part of their music degree. Please see a Music Department advisor for specific course options.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music Education
OPTIONS: K-12, Instrumental
K-12, Vocal
The Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) is a diversified four- to five- year degree program of teaching, performance, and specialized studies in music. The goal of this degree is to prepare the student for certification to teach music in the public schools, and serves as a foundation for advanced study toward masters and doctoral degrees: M.M., M.M.E., D.M.A., or Ph.D in music education.
REQUIREMENTS: K-12 - Instrumental
Basic Music and Performance
| MUS 141, Class Voice I | 2 |
| MUS 202, Introduction to Music Literature . | 3 |
| MUS 211/212, Ear Training I/II | 2 |
| MUS 213/214, Music Theory I/II | 6 |
| MUS 230, 330, 430, Applied Music (instrumental) . | 14 |
| MUS 273, Music Technology | 3 |
| MUS 302, History and Literature of Music to 1750 | 3 |
| MUS 303, History and Literature of Music After 1750 | 3 |
| MUS 311/312, Ear Training III/IV | 2 |
| MUS 313/314 Music Theory III/IV | 6 |
| MUS 315/316, Brass Technique I/II | 2 |
| MUS 317/318, Woodwind Technique I/II | 2 |
| MUS 319/320, String Technique I/II | 2 |
| MUS 323/324, Percussion Technique I/II | 2 |
| MUS 325, Beginning Conducting | 1 |
| MUS 326, Instrumental Conducting, Techniques, and Literature | 3 |
| MUS 413, Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 415, Orchestration | 3 |
| MUS 440, Senior Recital | 2 |
| Music ensemble band, orchestra | 7 |
| Total Basic Music and Performance Credits | 71 |
Students must pass the piano proficiency exam before student teaching.
Students must be admitted into the Teacher Education Program before taking MUS 346 or MUS 349.
Professional Education Courses
| C EP 210, Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 471, Secondary Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDUC 482, Middle and High School Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| MUS 250, Introduction to Music Education | 1 |
| MUS 346, Elementary Music Methods | 2 |
| MUS 349, Secondary Music Methods | 2 |
| SPED 350, Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| RDG 414, Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| Total Professional Education | 26 |
REQUIREMENTS: K-12 -Vocal
Basic Music and Performance
| MUS 202, Introduction to Music Literature | 3 |
| MUS 211/212, Ear Training I/II | 2 |
| MUS 213/214, Music Theory I/II | 6 |
| MUS 230, 330, 430 Applied Music (instrumental) | 14 |
| MUS 262/263, Diction I and II | 4 |
| MUS 302, History and Literature to 1750 | 3 |
| MUS 303, History and Literature After 1750 | 3 |
| MUS 311/312, Ear Training III/IV | 2 |
| MUS 313/314, Music Theory III/IV | 6 |
| MUS 321, Instrumental Techniques for Vocal Music Education Majors | 2 |
| MUS 325, Beginning Conducting | 1 |
| MUS 327, Choral Conducting, Techniques, and Literature | 3 |
| MUS 386, Applied Music Pedagogy and Literature I | 2 |
| MUS 413, Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 415, Orchestration | 3 |
| MUS 440, Senior Recital | 2 |
| MUS 486,Applied Music Pedagogy and Literature I | 2 |
| Music Ensemble Choir | 7 |
| Total Basic Music and Performance Credits | 71 |
Students must pass the piano proficiency exam before student teaching.
Students must be admitted into the Teacher Education Program before taking MUS 346 or MUS 349.
Professional Education Courses
| C EP 210, Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 471, Secondary Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDUC 482, Middle and High School Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| MUS 250, Introduction to Music Education | 1 |
| MUS 346, Elementary Music Methods | 2 |
| MUS 349, Secondary Music Methods | 2 |
| SPED 350, Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| RDG 414, Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| Total Professional Education | 26 |
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music
OPTIONS: Instrumental Performance
Music Business
Piano Performance
Vocal Performance
The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) curriculum is designed to prepare students for performance careers and private studio teaching. In addition, the B.M. degree may be obtained in any of several fields that can lead to positions as professional entertainers or teachers at the college and university levels, or lead to music-related work in the business world.
REQUIREMENTS - Instrumental Performance
Music Core
| MUS 230, Applied Music I* | 4 |
| MUS 230, 330, 430, Applied Music I/II/III (instrumental) | 28 |
| MUS 440, Senior Recital | 2 |
| Music Ensemble Band, Orchestra, Choir | 8 |
| Total Music Core | 42 |
Supportive Courses in Music
| MUS 202, Introduction to Music Literature | 3 |
| MUS 211/212, Ear Training I/II | 2 |
| MUS 213/214, Music Theory I/II | 6 |
| MUS 273, Music Technology | 3 |
| MUS 302, History and Literature to 1750 | 3 |
| MUS 303, History and Literature After 1750 | 3 |
| MUS 311/312, Ear Training III/IV | 2 |
| MUS 313/314, Music Theory III/IV | 6 |
| MUS 325, Beginning Conducting | 1 |
| MUS 413, Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 415, Orchestration | 3 |
| Two 400 level music history courses | 6 |
| Total Supportive Courses | 41 |
Note: Students must pass piano proficiency before completing the Senior Recital
Departmental Requirements
| Electives | 6 |
| Foreign Language or academic electives | 8 |
| Total Departmental Requirements | 14 |
*MUS 145, 146, 147, 261, Functional Piano I, II, III, IV may be substituted for MUS 230 App. Piano
REQUIREMENTS - Music Business
| Music Core | |
| MUS 202, Introduction to Music Literature | 3 |
| MUS 211/212, Ear Training I/II | 2 |
| MUS 213/214, Music Theory I/II | 6 |
| MUS 230, Applied Music I 2 or* | 2 |
| MUS 230, 330, 430, Applied Music I/II/III (instrumental) | 12 |
| MUS 273, Music Technology | 3 |
| MUS 302, History and Literature to 1750 | 3 |
| MUS 303, History and Literature After 1750 | 3 |
| MUS 311/312, Ear Training III/IV | 2 |
| MUS 313/314, Music Theory III/IV | 6 |
| MUS 325, Beginning Conducting | 1 |
| MUS 339, Survey of Music Business | 3 |
| MUS 413, Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 415, Orchestration | 3 |
| MUS 440, Senior Recital | 2 |
| MUS 441, Supervised Studio Teaching | 2 |
| Music Ensemble Band, Orchestra, Choir | 8 |
| Total Music Core | 64 |
Courses Outside Field
| ACCT 251, Management Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 252, Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSA 111, Business in a Global Society | 3 |
| ECON 252G, Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 341, Financial Analysis and Markets | 3 |
| MGT 309, Human Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
| MUS 455, Music Business Internship | 3 |
| Total Outside Field | 21 |
Electives
| Two 400-level music history courses | 6 |
| Advance MKTG course | 3 |
| Total Electives | 9 |
*MUS 145, 146, 147, 261, Functional Piano I, II, III, IV may be substituted for MUS 230, Applied Music I.
Must pass piano proficiency before completing the Senior Recital.
REQUIREMENTS - Piano Performance
Music Core
| MUS 230, 330, and 430, Applied Music | 32 |
| MUS 386, 486, Applied Music Pedagogy and Literature I, II | 4 |
| MUS 440, Senior Recital | 2 |
| MUS 470, Special Topics III | 2 |
| Music Ensemble Chamber or Large Ensemble | 4 |
| Total Major Area | 44 |
Supportive Courses in Music
| MUS 202, Introduction to Music Literature | 3 |
| MUS 211/212, Ear Training I/II | 2 |
| MUS 213/214, Music Theory I/II | 6 |
| MUS 273, Music Technology | 3 |
| MUS 302, History and Literature to 1750 | 3 |
| MUS 303, History and Literature After 1750 | 3 |
| MUS 311/312, Ear Training III/IV | 2 |
| MUS 313/314, Music Theory III/IV | 6 |
| MUS 325, Beginning Conducting | 1 |
| MUS 413, Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 415, Orchestration | 3 |
| History course | 3 |
| Total Supportive Courses | 38 |
Departmental Requirements
| Electives | 11 |
| Total Dept. Requirements | 11 |
REQUIREMENTS - Vocal Performance
Music Core
| MUS 230, Applied Music I* | 4 |
| MUS 230, 330, 430, Applied Music I/II/III (voice) | 28 |
| MUS 262/263, Vocal Diction I/II | 4 |
| MUS 386, Applied Music Pedagogy and Literature I | 2 |
| MUS 440, Senior Recital | 2 |
| Music Ensemble Choir | 8 |
| Total Music Credits | 48 |
Supportive Courses in Music
| MUS 202, Introduction to Music Literature | 3 |
| MUS 211/212, Ear Training I/II | 2 |
| MUS 213/214, Music Theory I/II | 6 |
| MUS 273, Music Technology | 3 |
| MUS 302, History and Literature to 1750 | 3 |
| MUS 303, History and Literature After 1750 | 3 |
| MUS 311/312, Ear Training III/IV | 2 |
| MUS 313/314, Music Theory III/IV | 6 |
| MUS 325, Beginning Conducting | 1 |
| MUS 413, Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 415, Orchestration | 3 |
| MUS 429, Opera and Music Drama | 3 |
| One 400-level music history course | 3 |
| Total Supportive Courses | 41 |
Electives
| One semester each of French and German | 8 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Electives | 11 |
*MUS 145, 146, 147, 261, Functional Piano I, II, III, IV may be substituted for MUS 230, Applied Piano.
Must pass piano proficiency before completing the Senior Recital.
MINOR: Music
A student may not earn both a bachelors degree in the Department of Music and a minor in Music. The minor requires 24 credits.
| MUS 202, Introduction to Music Literature. | 3 |
| MUS 211, Ear Training I | 1 |
| MUS 212, Ear Training II | 1 |
| MUS 213, Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 214, Music Theory II | 3 |
| Nine upper division elective credits | 9 |
| Applied music. | 2 |
| Ensemble or additional applied music | 2 |
RECITAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MUSIC DEGREES
Bachelor of Music Education
Senior recital is required. All music education majors will give a half recital (30 minutes of music) in their major performance area.
Bachelor of Music
All performance majors are required to give a half recital (30 minutes of music) in the junior year and a full recital (60 minutes of music) in the senior year. Students taking the Music Business option will give a half recital in their major performance area.
Applied Music Requirements for All Music Degrees
All B.M.E. and B.M. degrees require that at least two semesters of the applied music study be at the 430 level.
All students enrolling in applied music will audition and obtain permission from an applied teacher before enrolling for applied music credit.
Obtain further information by contacting the instructor or the music department.
Other Music Requirements, Fees, and Regulations
- A Piano Proficiency Examination is required of all music majors. The proficiency examination may be satisfied in one of two ways: (a) pass the Piano Proficiency examination; (b) complete MUS 145, 146, 147, and 261 with a grade of C or better. Detailed requirements may be obtained from the Department of Music office. Students must pass the piano Proficiency Exam before presenting a Senior Recital. If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent a student from taking the piano proficiency exam, then the student should schedule a meeting with the Head of the Department of Music to discuss alternatives.
- Qualitative grade-point average for graduation in music is 2.0 or higher. All grades in required music courses must be C or better.
- A Music Theory Placement Examination is required of all entering freshman and transfer students. All theory and ear training requirements will be completed before the music education major is permitted to student teach.
- An instrument rental fee is charged each semester for students using university instruments. Consult the music department concerning these fees.
- All applied students pay an additional fee. Consult the music department concerning these fees. Applied lessons (MUS 230, 330, 430) can be taken for either 2 or 4 credits only.
- Outside groups and individuals must have special permission to use music department facilities. Contact the music office for additional information.
Music Ensembles
All students majoring or minoring in Music, with the exception of piano performance majors, must enroll and participate in the ensemble appropriate for their particular degree plan. The student must enroll each and every semester he/she is considered full-time until the degree requirements are met. Any student receiving any kind of financial assistance through the Music Department must enroll each and every semester while he/she is attending NMSU.
- Vocal/ Choral Music Education Majors should enroll for MUS 160 or 161 (or the upper-level equivalent).
- Vocal Performance Majors should enroll for MUS 160 (or the upper-level equivalent). Additional enrollment in MUS 351 (Opera Workshop) is expected.
- Wind and Percussion Music Education Majors should enroll for MUS 172 in the Fall semester and MUS 170 in the Spring semester (or the upper-level equivalents). Additional enrollment in MUS 163 (Jazz Ensemble) (or the upper-level equivalent ) is strongly encouraged.
- String Music Education and Performance Majors should enroll for MUS 151 (or the upper-level equivalent). Enrollment in MUS 150 (Las Cruces Symphony) will be in addition to 151.
- Wind and Percussion Performance Majors should enroll for MUS 170 (or the upper-level equivalent) every Spring semester. Additional hours, to meet degree requirements, can be in MUS 163 or 172 (or the upper-level equivalents).
- Music Buiness Majors and Music Minors should enroll for an ensemble associated with their applied principal instrument from the following list: MUS 151, 160, 161, 163, 170, 172 (or the upper-level equivalents). MUS 350 may be substituted with permission from the ensemble director and Department Head.
Any other requests for substitutions can only be approved by the Department Head, in consultation with the ensemble director(s) and applied teacher.
Music Scholarships and Awards
A limited number of performance stipends and other music scholarships are available to any full-time registered student and are awarded through the department. Amounts awarded will reflect excellence and achievement in performance, determined by audition—either in person or by a recording—and references. Participation in the Marching Band (fall semester), and Symphonic Winds (spring semester) is required for a band stipend. For an orchestra stipend, participation in the University Orchestra is required each semester an award is made. For a vocal stipend, participation in the University Singers is required each semester an award is made. For a music scholarship, applied music study and one or more of the following may be required: participation in one of the music ensembles, as accompanist or recital appearances. Students must have a 2.0 grade-point average to retain a band stipend, and a 2.5 grade-point average to retain a music scholarship; music scholarship students must have a 3.0 grade point average in their applied music study. Specific endowed Scholarships each have independent criteria.
For more information on performance stipends and other music scholarships and awards, write to: Academic Department Head, Department of Music, P O. Box 30001, MSC 3 F, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001 or e-mail music@nmsu.edu.