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Music 142
Director of the School of Arts and Communication: Andrew K. Gay
Chair of Music: Vicki Purslow
| Professor |
Adjunct Faculty |
Adjunct Faculty (continued) |
| Alexander Tutunov |
Madeline Abel-Kerns |
Michal Palzewicz |
| Terry Longshore |
Reed Bentley |
Frederick Schmidt |
| Vicki Purslow |
Ed Dunsavage |
Heather Schmidt |
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Jesse Molloy |
Grant Ruiz |
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Mark Jacobs |
Larry Smith |
| Assistant Professor |
Bryan Jeffs |
Christine Williams |
| Alexander Gonzalez |
Chelsea Majkut |
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| Derek Keller |
Martin Majkut |
Emeritus Faculty |
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Theresa McCoy |
Margaret Evans |
| Associate Professor |
Christi McLain |
Paul T. French |
| Jerron Jorgensen |
David Miller |
Cynthia Hutton |
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Max McKee |
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Rhett Bender |
The mission of the Music Department at Southern Oregon University is to develop students’ creative and technical abilities in ways to prepare them to perform, teach, create, and support music making in their communities throughout the world. We support music as a part of a liberal arts education at Southern Oregon University by fostering the joy and discipline of learning, encouraging the exploration of diverse cultures, developing the ability to collaborate, and by preparing students to make music a meaningful part of their lives.
Music offers 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.
The Music Department 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.
Majoring in Music
Students may declare a major in Music at any time, but must pass an audition to enroll in MUP 190 , the beginning of the major applied music series.
MUP 190 - Applied Music Audition
Students need to audition to enroll in MUP 190 . For audition guidelines for all instruments & voice, CLICK HERE. To submit an audition for MUP 190 and/or Music Scholarship, CLICK HERE. Students in the Music Major, Certificate in Performance, Certificate in Conducting, Musical Theatre minor, preparing for audition into MUP 190, or with chair approval, may enroll in MUP 170 - Applied Music .
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, Jazz Band, Lyric Theatre, Rogue Valley Symphony, Raider Band, Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon, Saxophone Ensembles, Clarinet Ensembles, Percussion Ensemble, Left Edge Percussion, MUSIX (Popular Music Ensemble), Maraval Rd. Steel Band, Woodwind Quintet, Gamelan Ensemble, 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 for the following academic year. Scholarship applications are available online at www.sou.edu/music.
Music Certificates and Nonmajor Course Offerings
Music certificate 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, and most wind, brass, and percussion instruments are limited to students in the Music major, Certificate in Performance, Certificate in Conducting, Musical Theatre minor, preparing for audition into MUP 190 or with chair approval.
Program Requirements
ProgramsMajorCertificatesCoursesApplied MusicMusic
*MUS 501, 505, 507, and 509 are limited to 9 credits singly or in combination.
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