The mission of the music program is to prepare students for careers as music educators, performers, music business entrepreneurs, musicologists and theorists, as well as prepare students for graduate programs in music.
The study of music touches on many aspects of the college's mission. It is an outstanding way to stimulate inquiry and develop perspective on the world. Those who study music at Doane gain valuable training and experience for participating in community ensembles and performing groups after graduation, thereby enriching their lives out of the workplace. Like courses in art and theater, music is an excellent area to enhance the talents possessed by students. Finally, the band and choir programs are excellent examples of Doane's mission to provide models of harmonious community living. These programs develop student leadership and social interaction skills.
Requirements for the three music majors:
Music Education - This major is for students seeking certification for teaching in music. Students must complete the 54 credits in music. This is the largest music degree program at Doane, with over 40 majors. The requirements are as follows:
a. Six credits in a primary performing medium (instrumental and/or voice) and two credits in a secondary performing medium (instrument and/or voice) chosen from the following applied lessons: MUS 111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412.
b. Two credits in a secondary performing medium (instrument and/or voice) chosen from the following applied lessons: MUS 105, 106, 107, 108, 111, 112, 211, 212.
c. MUS 100, 204, 205, 206, 221, 301, 305, 316, 326, 405, 407.
d. MUS 115, 116, 215, 235, 307, 308.
e. Participation each semester in one or more of the major performing ensembles-MUS 190, 191, 192, 195-for a maximum of seven credits.
f. The cognate FAR 104.
g. Two elective credits in music.
h. All requirements listed under the catalog section Secondary Education.
Music Performance emphasis - This major is designed for students who have aspirations to be performers and who do not wish to teach music. Generally, students pursuing this degree go on to graduate school for further study. The requirements are as follows:
a. Twelve credits of the following applied lessons: MUS 111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412.
b. MUS 100, 115, 116, 204, 215, 235, 307, 308, 401, 496.
c. Six additional music credits.
d. Participation each semester in a major performing ensemble-MUS 190, 191, 192, 195-for a maximum of six credits.
e. The cognate FAR 104.
Music - This major allows students to couple a degree in music with another emphasis, such as business. Students who pursue this degree can move into just about anything from performing professionally to going to medical school. The requirements are as follows:
a. Six credits chosen from the following applied lessons: MUS 111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412.
b. MUS 100, 115, 116, 204, 215, 235, 307, 308, 496.
c. Three additional music credits.
d. Participation each semester in a major performing ensemble-MUS 190, 191, 192, 195-for a maximum of six credits.
e. The cognate FAR 104.
Requirements for the Music Minor:
1. Four credits of the following applied lessons: MUS 111, 112, 211, 212.
2. MUS 115, 116, 235.
3. Two additional music credits.
4. Eight ensemble credits chosen from the following: MUS 190, 191, 192, 195.
5. The cognate FAR 104.
Course Descriptions:
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
MUS 105, 106, 107, 108 Class Piano (0-1)
Class instruction in piano providing proficiency in the basic keyboard skills. Completion of the piano proficiency examination with a grade of "B" or above on each part of the exam fulfills the music major piano proficiency requirement, but does not fulfill a Doane Plan requirement.
MUS 105, 106 Class Voice (0-1)
Class instruction in basic pedagogical skills for the voice. These skills include breath control and vocal health, beginning interpretation and artistry, diction technique and musicianship. Successful completion of the beginning skills elevates the student to Music 111 (applied voice). All first-year voice students should enroll in class voice unless they have received permission to enroll in Music 111 (applied voice). Class Voice does not fulfill a Doane Plan requirement.
MUS 111, 112 Piano/ Voice/ Instruments (1-2) (1-2)
First year private instruction. Prerequisite: Permission.
MUS 211, 212 Piano/ Voice/ Instruments (1-2) (1-2)
Second year private instruction. Prerequisite: Permission.
MUS 301 Junior Recital ((0)
A public performance event demonstrating a musical competency with faculty-approved literature. Music (General Certification) majors are required to present a prepared program of 25 minutes of music during their junior or senior year. Other majors and minors may request permission to give a junior recital. (Pass/Fail)
MUS 311, 312 Piano/ Voice/ Instruments (1-2) (1-2)
Third year private instruction. Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
MUS 401 Senior Recital (1)
A senior capstone event demonstrating a mature performance level with faculty-approved literature. Music (Performance Emphasis) majors are required to present a prepared program of 50 minutes of music. Prerequisite: Senior music major, and permission.
MUS 411, 412 Piano/ Voice/ Instruments (1-2) (1-2)
Fourth year private instruction. Prerequisite: Permission from a full-time music faculty member.
MUSIC PEDAGOGY
MUS 100 Piano Proficiency (0)
All music majors are required to pass a piano-playing proficiency exam. Completion of the piano proficiency examination with a grade of "B" or above on each part of the exam fulfills the music major piano proficiency requirement. The examination includes basic piano skills such as scales, simple improvised accompaniment, sight-reading and selected prepared works. Students may fulfill the piano proficiency requirement any time before the end of the second semester of their junior year. Students will not be allowed to student teach or graduate until this requirement has been fulfilled. (Pass/Fail)
MUS 204 Basic Conducting (2)
An introduction to the basic grammar of conducting. Objectives include the mastery of basic beat patterns, beat styles, cuing and other interpretive gestures. Upon successful completion, students will have an understanding of the basic conducting gestures, patterns, position, and style. Prerequisite: Fine Arts 104. Offered spring term.
MUS 205 Percussion/String Methods (2)
A pragmatic approach to the study of instrumental performance. Students develop a basic playing proficiency on string and percussion instruments.
MUS 206 Brass/Woodwind Methods (2)
A pragmatic approach to the study of instrumental performance. Students develop a basic playing proficiency on brass and woodwind instruments.
MUS 221 Elementary School Music Methods (3)
Principles and procedures of elementary education including methods and techniques used in teaching singing, listening, creative movement, folk and square dance, Orff instrumentation, autoharp, basic soprano recorder, rhythmic activities, and basic note reading in grades K-6. Students will have the primary skills for successful teaching of music in the elementary school setting. Prerequisite: Music 115.
MUS 226 Music and Movement for Young Children (3)
A study of the elementary principles of music and methods of developing the child and adolescent's (including early child, elementary, and middle grade settings) musical growth through various phases of musical activity. The course is designed for prospective elementary teachers with little or no technical music background. Not open to music majors. Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional term, or permission.
MUS 231 Accompanying (2)
The study of the role of accompanist as co-artist. Standard vocal and instrumental repertoire is studied and performed, with emphasis on the development of sight-reading and ensemble skills. Prerequisite: Intermediate pianist skill level and permission.
MUS 305 Advanced Conducting (2)
Refining the basic conducting skills, with emphasis on the development of score reading, skills, rehearsal preparation and techniques, and the development of interpretive skills. Prerequisite: Music 204 and 215.
MUS 309 Diction(2)
The study of Italian, English, German and French diction as applied to the interpretation of and instruction in vocal and choral music. Offered alternate years.
MUS 316 Secondary Vocal and Instrumental Music Teaching Techniques (0)
A presentation of strategies for teaching pitch, rhythm, and musical sensitivity, with special emphasis on music of other cultures. Students will learn basic skills for teaching general music in both middle school and high school. Prerequisite: Permission.
MUS 326 Seminar in Music Teaching (4)
An opportunity for students to share common problems and solutions during the student teaching experience. Prerequisite: MUS 316 and senior music major enrolled in the professional term.
MUS 332 Piano Pedagogy (2)
A study of beginning piano instruction involving current pedagogical theories and teaching methods and materials. Prerequisite: Permission.
MUS 405 Vocal Literature and Ensemble Techniques (3)
A survey of quality repertoire for solo voice and for vocal ensemble. Music from the common practice period suitable for use in the public schools is the focus of the course. An overview of choral arranging is also a component of this class. Prerequisite: MUS 215 or permission.
MUS 407 Instrumental Literature and Marching Band Techniques (3)
A survey of instrumental solo and ensemble literature suitable for use in secondary schools. An overview of band arranging is also a component of this class. Prerequisite: MUS 215 or permission.
MUS 421 Music Internship (0-12) On-the-job experience in music. Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission. (Pass/Fail)
MUSIC THEORY, HISTORY, AND LITERATURE
MUS 115 Theory of Music I (4)
A study of the elements of music, including melody, harmony, and rhythm, and four-part writing, including aural perception of materials written. Upon successful completion, students will be able to analyze, notate, and identify, both visually and aurally, triads in root position and inversions, cadences, harmonic progressions, figured bass realization, and non-harmonic tones. Prerequisite: FAR 104. Offered spring term.
MUS 116 Theory of Music II (3)
A continuation of the aural and written study of the common harmonic practices of the 18th and 19th centuries. Upon successful completion, students will be able to analyze, notate and identify, both visually and aurally, seventh chords, secondary dominants, borrowed chords, and modulations. Prerequisite: MUS 115 or permission, co-enrollment in MUS 235. Offered fall term.
MUS215 Theory of Music III (2)
A continuation of the aural and written study of the common harmonic practices of the 18th and 19th centuries. Upon successful completion, students will be able to analyze, notate, and identify, both visually and aurally, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, chromatic thirds, and 9th, 11th, and 13th chords. Prerequisite: MUS 116 or permission, co-enrollment in MUS 307. Offered spring term.
MUS 235 Survey of Musical Literature (2)
A general survey of the literature of Western music. Upon successful completion, students will have an understanding of the major style periods of musical history, important forms and procedures in musical composition, basic analytical and score-reading skills, and a variety of important musical compositions. Prerequisite: MUS 115 or permission, co-enrollment in MUS 116. Offered fall term.
MUS 271, 371, 471 Selected Topics ((1-3) (1-3) (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
MUS 290, 390, 490 Directed Study ((1-3) (1-3) (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and availability and approval of the faculty.
MUS 307 History of Music I (3)
A survey of the history and literature of Western music from c. 1600 to 1900. Upon successful completion, students will be familiar with the numerous important styles, genres, and composers of this period, and will be able to place this information within the context of cultural history. Important musical compositions will be analyzed for musical content and cultural impact. Prerequisite: MUS 116, 235, co-enrollment in MUS 215. Offered spring term.
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MUS 308 History of Music II (2)
A survey of 20th century music, with analysis of selected representative compositions. Upon successful completion, students will become aware of the many cultural and stylistic strains in the music of the 20th century and begin to study ways in which this music is organized and communicates meaning. Prerequisite: MUS 215 and 307. Offered fall term.
MUS 335 World Music (3)
A survey/appreciation course to stimulate interest in music of other cultures, including Eastern, Latin American, African, and Spanish civilizations.
MUS 496 Senior Seminar (2)
A capstone event that combines skills in analysis, historical research and writing. Topics for inquiry include the detailed analysis of significant works in the repertoire.