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The mission of the Music Program at Southern Oregon University is to prepare artistically talented students to express the highest level of musical artistry and creativity for careers in the performing arts. It will engage all students for lifelong enjoyment of and participation in music. In addition, it will present the best in musical performance and be a dynamic partner in the cultural tapestry of the community locally and throughout the world.

Music offers music majors and minors an integrated curriculum designed to teach the varied skills necessary for a professional career in music and to develop the student’s understanding and appreciation for the art of music. Coursework combines class and individual instruction by nationally and internationally renowned artists with innovative, computer-aided instruction. Curricular offerings are designed to enable highly motivated students with diverse musical backgrounds to become skilled musicians capable of making artistic musical contributions to society as performers, educators, composers, scholars, music-business professionals, and active supporters and appreciators of music.

SOU has been designated by the Oregon University System as a Center of Excellence in the Fine and Performing Arts. The Music Program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The faculty is dedicated to promoting a positive, student-centered environment in which students-by performance, creative activity, research, scholarship, and teaching opportunities-develop the skills, independence of thought, and discipline to fulfill their musical aspirations.

Musical Organizations

The following organizations are open to all students: Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble. All other organizations are open to all qualified students by instructor consent: Chamber Choir, Jefferson State Choral Coalition, Opera Workshop, the SOU Jazz Collective, Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra, Raider Band (Pep Band), Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon, Saxophone Quartet, Clarinet Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Percussion Quartet, Woodwind Quintet, Gamelan Ensemble, Horn Quartet, Saxophone Orchestra, Brass Quintet, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Combos, and Chamber Ensembles. In addition to serving as an integral part of the musical training of majors, these organizations enable nonmajors to participate in musical performances.

Scholarships

Performance scholarships are available to outstanding students who are planning to major in music. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of a performance audition held in February/March for the following academic year. Scholarship applications are available at Music or online at www.sou.edu/music.

Teacher Licensing

Students who would like to teach music in the Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s degree in music before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the Music Program for an appropriate advisor and the School of Education regarding admission requirements for the MAT program.

Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences working with students in the public schools prior to application to the MAT program are required.

Music Minor and Nonmajor Course Offerings

Music minor course offerings include a selection of courses taken from the Music Core Curriculum. Nonmajors may participate in a number of courses, including all ensembles (some by audition), all history classes, and class lessons in guitar, piano, and voice. Private lessons in piano, organ, voice, strings, and most wind, brass, and percussion instruments are available to qualified students as space allows. 

Program Requirements

Programs

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

• •  Music Instruction Concentration, BA or BS
• •  Music Performance Concentration, BA or BS
• •  Music, BA or BS

Master of Music

• •  Master of Music: Performance

Minor

• •  Music Minor

Courses

Music

• MUS 541 - Orchestration

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  3 credits
  Students review orchestral groups in an instrument-by-instrument breakdown; study melody and harmony in strings, winds, brasses; learn to write for combined groups; and examine different ways of orchestrating the same music. Graded (A-F) only. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Master of Music program or by instructor permission.
• MUS 542 - Counterpoint

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  3 credits
  Students learn basic sixteenth- and eighteenth-century counterpoint techniques by analyzing and composing music in the style of Palestrina and Bach. Graded (A-F) only. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Master of Music program or by instructor permission.
• MUS 543 - Composition Survey

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  3 credits
  Develops various compositional techniques by composing short, focused works and listening, discussing, and analyzing music. Techniques are discovered by listening and analyzing music from diverse traditions such as Gregorian chant to Noh Drama, from Gamelan to minimalist, from Bach to Cage, and from India to Africa. Grading option is designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework. Prerequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 226 , and completion of piano proficiencies
• MUS 544 - Jazz Theory

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  3 credits
  Introduction to jazz harmony, including chord symbols, chord voicing practices, analysis, reharmonization practices, scale choices for improvisation, and creation of bass lines. May not be offered every academic year. Grading option is designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Master of Music program or by instructor permission.
• MUS 545 - Special Topic: Theory

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  3 credits
  Studies advanced theory topics in depth. Topics may include Schenker Analysis, Forte Pitch-Set Analysis, and Theory of Romantic Period Music or Theory of Post-Romantic Period. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Graded (A-F) only. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Master of Music program or by instructor permission.
• MUS 546 - Theory in Performance

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  3 credits
  Students present a work of music in recital directed by music faculty. Presentation and preparation include thorough historical research, musical analysis, and lecture. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Auditioned. Graded (A-F) only. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Master of Music program or by instructor permission.
• MUS 550 - Research and Chamber Recital

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  3 credits
  Chamber music recital performance and research preparation. Full chamber music recital given during term registered. Grading option is designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master of Music program and instructor consent.
• MUS 551 - Research and Solo Recital

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  3 credits
  Solo recital performance and preparation. Full recital given during term registered. Grading option is designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Master of Music program and instructor consent.
• MUS 560 - Special Topic: History

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  3 credits
  Studies advanced music history topic in depth. Topics may include symphony, chamber music, opera, music notation, J. S. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, Mahler, Stravinsky, and the Second Viennese School. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Graded (A-F) only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Music program or by instructor permission.
• MUS 580 - Introduction to Music Education

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  4 credits
  Provides students with an introduction to the field of music education.  Topics include the historical and philosophical foundations of music education, curriculum, the music education community, professional associations, musical development theories, competencies of successful music teachers, and 21st century developments in the field. Graded (A-F) only. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework. Prerequisite(s):  Class standing of post baccalaureate or above.
• MUS 584 - Chamber Ensemble

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  1 credit
  Students work in ensembles with intensive performing preparation. Includes, but is not limited to, the following: Brass quintet, clarinet ensemble, Gamelan ensemble, guitar ensemble, percussion ensemble, saxophone ensemble, string quartet, jazz combo, and vocal ensemble. Available for most instruments and voice. Auditioned. Repeatable. Grading option is designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework.
• MUS 585 - Jazz Ensemble

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  1 credit
  Develops individual performance abilities in a large jazz ensemble framework. Literature covers a wide range of jazz ensemble playing and improvisation.  Auditioned. May be repeated for credit. Graded (A-F) only. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework. Prerequisite(s):  Enrollment in the Master of Music program, or by instructor permission.
• MUS 586 - Cascade Clarinet Consort

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  1 credit
  The Cascade Clarinet Consort (CCC) is a collaborative learning environment for students, faculty, and staff at Southern Oregon University. Students will perform, arrange, compose and commission music of all styles and musical periods. The course is open to students who play clarinet. Repeatable.Graded (A-F) only. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework.
• MUS 587 - Siskiyou Saxophone Orchestra

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  1 credit
  The Siskiyou Saxophone Orchestra (SSO) is a collaborative learning environment for students, faculty, and staff at Southern Oregon University. Students will perform, arrange, compose and commission music of all styles and musical periods. The course is open to students who play saxophone. Repeatable.
• MUS 588 - SOU Percussion Ensemble

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  1 credit
  The SOU Percussion Ensemble is dedicated to the performance of contemporary percussion repertoire and providing the ensemble members with a variety of percussive experiences. Repertoire ranges from contemporary classical to world traditions to jazz and rock inspired compositions. The ensemble gives three full concerts at the university each year as well as many performances throughout the university, the Southern Oregon community, and the Pacific Northwest. The ensemble also reads and performs works by student composers as a resource to the composition program at SOU. Repeatable. Graded (A-F) only. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework.
• MUS 594 - Chamber Choir

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  1 credit
  Select ensemble dedicated to the highest levels of artistic choral singing. Performs a full spectrum of the finest classical choral literature, from the Renaissance to newly composed and commissioned works. Open to all SOU students by audition. Performs quarterly concerts at SOU and takes an annual tour. Group members sing for the full year. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Grading option is designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework.
• MUS 595 - Wind Ensemble

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  1 credit
  Develops individual performance abilities in a large-group framework. Literature covers a wide range of symphonic music appropriate for band. Auditioned. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Grading option is designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework.
• MUS 596 - Orchestra

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  1 credit
  Develops individual performance abilities within a group framework. Includes a compilation of practical orchestra concert literature. Repeatable. Grading option is designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Must be eligible to take Graduate level coursework.

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