Catalog - Music

Department Information

M. David Chugg, Department Chair
Stephen R. Allen, LaMar Barrus, James R. Brague, Wilson C. Brown, Kevin Brower, R. Kevin Call, Brent M. Jones, Clyde E. Luke, Kendell Nielsen, Richard W. Robison, Christian B. Smith, David L. Taylor Darwin K. Wolford
Departmental Office (208) 356-1260

The Ricks College Music Department is a Community/Junior College member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The Department is housed in one of the most beautiful and well-equipped facil-ities for the performing arts anywhere in the world. The faculty and facilities have made Ricks nationally recognized as a superior choice for the serious student of music at the undergraduate level. In addition, the Department offers an unusual diversity of opportunity for the general student to develop skills in instrumental or vocal performance, as well as to increase understanding through a wide range of musical opportunities.

Degrees with a number of specialized options are offered that will prepare students to continue their Baccalaureate preparations in music theory, per-formance, music education, music therapy, piano pedagogy and many other music related careers. A two-year degree in piano teaching is offered for the student who plans to teach in the home after graduation from Ricks College.

Musical Organizations: Ricks College is proud of its orchestras, bands, and choirs. The Symphony Orchestra is the only all-student symphony orchestra at any junior college in the United States, and the Chamber Orchestra provides exceptional opportunities for highly talented string students to further develop their talents. The bands are noted for a tradition of excellence, and the choirs have developed an enviable reputation for beautiful choral sound. Students may select from a variety of musical organizations that range from Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorale to Jazz Ensemble. Athletic events, dances, concerts and other campus events are enriched by the variety of music performance groups. Non-music majors are encouraged to audition and participate in these groups.

Student participation in performing groups is limited to 12 rehearsal/contact hours per week.

Auditions: Auditions for all Music Department groups will be held September 1 and 2 in the Eliza R. Snow Center for the Performing Arts and the popular music studio under the grandstand. In addition, vocal students are encouraged to audition August 27, 28, 29, and 31.

These auditions also serve as pre-auditions for admission to music degree programs. The admissions audition is the M159 jury at the end of the first semester.

Music Lessons: Music lessons are available on all standard instruments and for voice. Instruction is offered through master class lessons. Fifty-two instructors, including full-time faculty and part-time specialists, provide training at every level of proficiency from the beginner to the pre-professional. Entering freshmen music majors should register for Music 159. Non-music majors should register for Music 158.

INFORMATION FOR MUSIC MAJORS

Advising: Advisors for music majors are assigned on the basis of the student’s instrument and/or performing group. For pre-registration, students should consult with the following:

Instrument	Music Lesson	Advisor	Phone Ext.
Piano	M159A	S. Allen B. Jones	1270 1271
Organ	M159B	D. Wolford	1277
Voice	M159D	K. Brower C. Luke R. Robinson	1275 1274 1276
Strings	M159C,E,F,G,H,I	K.Call	1273
Woodwind	M159J,K,L,M,N	D. Chugg	1295
Brass	M159O,P,Q,R,S	K. Nielsen	1555
Percussion	M159T	D. Taylor	1291
Jazz Interest	M159Z	W. Brown	1269
Others		Dept. Office	1260

Prerequisites: It is assumed that all music majors will have had extensive previous training in music. They will be tested as entering freshmen to determine basic musical skills. Students will be designated “prospective” music majors until they have successfully completed Music 195 with a grade of “C-” or better and have been accepted for M160 or M260 on their major instrument. Piano proficiency is required at the level of easy piano accompaniment. Those not meeting this requirement must take M156, M157, piano skills, or M158, piano lessons.

Juries: Each semester all music majors enrolled in Music 159, 160 or 260 must stand a jury exam. Final grades and achievement levels are determined at these juries. To be on track as a Music major the student must pass at the level that corresponds to the semester of study. i.e. first semester must pass at level I, second semester must pass at level II, third semester must pass at level III and fourth semester at level IV. In order to graduate in performance, education, therapy, or pedagogy programs a student must achieve level IV. Majors with the Liberal Arts Option or the Music Business Option need stand only one jury. They need three semesters of Music 158 or higher and one semester of Music 159.

Performance: Music majors will be expected to perform solo or chamber music in public performance for a minimum of 25 minutes during their two years at Ricks College. Regularly scheduled afternoon recitals and other performance opportunities are available for student performers. The performance requirement is usually met by combining several solo students in small group recitals. Individual performances exceeding twenty minutes are discouraged. Exception may be granted only by the department chairman.

Listening Requirements: Music majors must attend 10 live concerts each semester. This is reported through Music 149, Concert Attendance.

Piano Proficiency Requirement: A basic level of piano skill is required of all Music majors. Music majors are required to pass Music 118 Piano Proficiency or to register for Music 156 Piano Skills their first semester in residence.

The piano proficiency requirement consists of the following:
1. Play simple four-part hymns (from Hymns 1985 or equivalent).
2. Play an allegro movement from a simple sonatina by Beethoven or Clementi (or equivalent).
3. Play a simple two-part piece such as a minuet from the Anna Magdalena Bach book.
4. Sight read a simple melody and a chordal accompaniment.

Placement in piano proficiency is made at the Music Department orientation the day before the first day of classes. The music major who is unable to pass the piano proficiency requirement at that time is is required to take Music 156 and Music 157, Basic Piano Skills or Music 158 Applied Piano lesson beginning the first semester. It is required that the Piano proficiency requirement be passed as a prerequisite to Music 291 Keyboard Harmony.

SPECIAL FEES
Applied Music Instruction:
Music 158 – $138
Music 159 – $138
Music 160 – $276
Music 260 – $138

No deduction in fees will be made for lessons missed by students. In case of serious illness, make-up lessons may be arranged by the instructor. Lessons missed because of college holidays will not be made up. Forms outlining minimum proficiency requirements for entrance into Music 160 are available at the Music Department office.

Refunds - Fees For Instruction In Music: In the event a student withdraws from registration for applied music instruction before the end of the semester, refunds for applied music fees will be computed on the following basis:

Before a lesson is scheduled with the teachers -Full amount
During the 1st to 5th days of classes inclusive - 90%
During the 6th to 10th days of classes inclusive - 80%
During the 11th to 15th days of classes inclusive - 70%
During the 16th to 20th days of classes inclusive - 60%
During the 21st to 25th days of classes inclusive - 50%
During the 26th to 30th days of classes inclusive - 40%
During the 31st to 35th days of classes inclusive - 30%
During the 36th to 40th days of classes inclusive - 20%
During the 41st to 45th days of classes inclusive - 10%
After the 46th day of classes - None

Recommended Courses for Music Majors:
Completion of the courses listed below will fulfill the basic music requirements needed to transfer successfully in a parallel program as a third-year music major to any college or university. The music courses listed are required of all majors in music theory, performance, music education, or piano pedagogy. A “C-” grade or better must be earned in each required music class to count towards graduation for music majors.

DEGREES OFFERED
Associate in Arts and Sciences - Major in Music is designed for students who plan to complete the General Education requirements at Ricks College before transferring to a university as a third-year student. Three options are offered:

Professional Option (090)
This is a Professional Music degree that includes the complete General Education package facilitating transfer of the General Education requirements as a package to college in Idaho and Utah.

Liberal Arts Option (316)
This Option is intended for students desiring a Liberal Arts degree with Music as a major. It is not a Professional Music degree but is used as a background in the Humanities and as a Pre-Professional degree for areas such as law and medicine.

Associate in Music is designed for students who elect to complete two years of Music but plan to complete the General Education requirement at the institution where they will earn their Baccalaureate degree. Two options are offered:

Performance/Education Option (091)
This is a Professional degree designed to transfer to Music major and Music education programs. It does not include the full General Education requirements. The four-year college to which transfer is made will have to evaluate the General Education classes against the General Education requirements specific to that college.

Associate in Piano Pedagogy (127) is specifically designed for students who do not anticipate transferring to a university Baccalaureate program. Laboratory experiences in teaching are offered as an essential part of the curriculum. This program is designed for, but not limited to, the preparation of those who will teach beginning and intermediate piano in the home or studio.

Courses Required for All Music majors

The following requirements are common to all Music majors:
Ensemble: All music majors are required to participate each semester in one of the following large ensemble groups:
Music 110 College Choir 1
Music 116 Men’s Choir 1
Music 119 Women’s Choir 1
Music 120 Women’s Glee 1
Music 122 Concert Chorale 1
Music 124A Viking Band .5
Music 125 Collegiate Singers 1
Music 137 Concert Band 1
Music 138 Symphonic Band 1
Music 138A Concert Percussion 1
Music 140 String Orchestra 1
Music 147 Symphony Orchestra 1
Music 148 Chamber Winds 1
Music 150A Flute Choir .5
Keyboard majors may substitute two semesters of:
Music 263 Piano Ensemble Guitar
Piano and Percussion majors specializing in commercial music may elect to substitute up to two semesters of:
Music 144A Jazz Ensemble 1
or Music 144B Jazz Lab Band .5

Private Lessons: You must take private lessons each semester. Music majors begin with the Music 159 level, but you must have at least six credits of the Music 160 or Music 260 level.

Special Requirements: Students without a basic background in music theory are required to take M190, Basic Theory, before registering for the theory sequence. This may be done during third term of summer school prior to fall semester. Music majors who are unable to pass the piano proficiency exam must take the following as needed:
Music 156 Basic Piano Skills I 2
Music 157 Basic Piano Skills II 2
Music 158A Piano Lessons 1

During the the freshman year Voice majors must take:
Music 165 Diction for Singers 1
Keyboard majors must take:
Music 106 Group Organ 2
or Music 158B Organ Lessons 1
and Music 265 Intro Piano Tch 1-3
or Music 266 Int Piano Music 1-3

Tests will be given the day of orientation to determine placement in theory and piano skills. In addition, a self-administered theory placement test is sent during the summer to all students who identify themselves on the Ricks College Application for Admission Form as music majors. Students should be able to determine their need for Basic Piano Skills by examining “Piano Proficiency Requirement” above.

Major Electives:
Music 106 Group Organ 2
Music 165 Dict/Singers 1
Music 185 Hymnology 2
Music 187 Composition Projects 1-2
Music 265 Into Piano Tch 1-3
Music 266 Int Piano Music 1-3

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Music (090) Performance/Music Education Option

Major in Music Performance/Music Education Option
This degree is designed for students who plan to complete the General Education requirements at Ricks College before transferring to a university as a third-year student. This is one of three options offered (see majors 317 and 316).

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
FA 100 0
Ensemble 1
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 156 Basic Piano Skills* 2
Music 195 Music Theory 3
Music 159 Music Lessons 2
Total Credits 19
*(Students with basic piano skills may test out of Music 156)

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 7
Ensemble 1
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 157 Basic Piano Skills* 2
Music 194 Aural Skills 2
Music 196 Music Theory 3
Music 160/260 Lessons 2
Total Credits 19
*(Students with basic piano skills may test out of Music 157)

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 3
Music Electives 3
Ensemble 1
Music 103 Music Lit 3
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 291 Keyboard Harmony 1
Music 293 Aural Skills III 2
Music 295 Music Theory III 2
Music 160/260 Lessons 2
Total Credits 19

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
Ensemble 1
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 292 Keyb Harmony 1
Music 294 Aural Skills 2
Music 296 Music Theory 2
Music 160/260 Mus Lessons 2
Total Credits 19

General Education

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Music (316) Liberal Arts Option

Arts Option
This option is intended for students desiring a Liberal Arts degree with Music as a major. It is not a professional music degree, but is used as a background in the humanities and as a preprofessional degree for areas such as law and medicine.

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
FA 100 0
Ensemble 1
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 156 Basic Piano Skills* 2
Music 195 Music Theory 3
Music 158/159 Music Lessons 1-2
Total Credits 17-18
*(Students with basic piano skills may test out of Music 156).

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
Ensemble 1
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 157 Basic Piano Skills 2
Music 194 Aural Skills 2
Music 196 Music Theory 3
Music 158/160/260 Lessons 1-2
Total Credits 17-18
*(Students with basic piano skills may test out of Music 157).

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 7
Ensemble 1
Music 103* Music Lit 3
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 158/160/260 Lessons 1-2
Music 291 Keyboard Harmony 1
Electives 4
Total Credits 18-19

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
Ensemble 1
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 159/160/260 2
Electives 4
Total Credits 18

The applied Music requirement is met by one semester of Music 159 and three semesters of Music 158 or higher.

General Education

Associate in Music (091) Performance/Education Option

Music Performance/ Music Education Option is designed for transfer to music major programs and for students who elect to complete two years of music but plan to complete the General Education requirements at the institution where they will earn their Baccalaureate degree.

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
Music Electives 2-3
General Education 5
Ensemble 1
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 156 Basic Piano Skills* 2
Music 159 Music Lessons 2
Music 195 Music Theory 3
Total Credits 17-18
*(Students with basic piano skills may test out of Music 156).

Second Semester
Religion 2
Ensemble 1
Music 103* Music Lit 3
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 157 Basic Piano Skills* 2
Music 160/260 Lessons 2
Music 194 Aural Skills 2
Music 196 Music Theory 3
Major Electives or General Ed 2-3
Total Credits 17-18
*(Students with basic piano skills may test out of Music 157).

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 7
Ensemble 1
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 291 Keyb Harmony 1
Music 293 Aural Skills 2
Music 295 Music Theory 2
Music 160/260 Music Lessons 2
Total Credits 17

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 5
Ensemble 1
Music Electives 3
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 292 Keyb Harmony 1
Music 294 Aural Skills 2
Music 296 Music Theory 2
Music 160/260 Music Lessons 2
Total Credits 18

General Education Requirements

Since this is a Specialized Associate Degree students are only required to take Eng 111, 3 credits Social Science, and 6 credits of Natural Science. The Arts requirement of Arts and Letters is filled by Music 103. There is no Letters requirement.

Associate in Piano Pedagogy (127)

This major is designed for students who are pursuing a two-year degree. Laboratory experiences in teaching are offered as an essential part of the curriculum. This program is designed for, but not limited to, the preparation of those who will teach beginning and intermediate piano in the home.

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
FA 100 0
General Education 8
Ensemble 1
Music 118 Piano Proficiency* 0
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 195 Music Theory 3
Music 159 Music Lessons 2
Total Credits 16
*(Piano Pedagogy majors should be able to test out of Music 156).

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 5
Ensemble 1
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 194 Aural Skills 2
Music 196 Music Theory 3
Music 265 Int Piano Tch 3
Music 160/260 Music Lessons 2
Total Credits 18
*(Piano Pedagogy majors should be able to test out of Music 157).

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 2
Ensemble 1
Music 103* Music Lit 3
Music 149 Concert Attendance 0
Music 266 Int Piano Music 3
Music 291 Keyb Harmony 1
Music 293 Aural Skills 2
Music 295 Music Theory 2
Music 160/260 Music Lessons 2
Total Credits 18

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
Ensemble 1
Music 106 Group Organ 2
Music 292 Keyb Harmony 1
Music 160/260 Music Lessons 2
Music Electives 3
Total Credits 17

Jury Examination: Piano teachers need a broad diversity of repertoire and there is a minimum level required for graduation. Your progress both in repertoire and piano skill will be checked each semester in a jury examination with the piano faculty.Note: This is not a transfer degree. It is designed for the student who does not intend to complete a baccalaureate program. A student who plans to complete a four-year degree should consult with a faculty advisor on the piano staff.

General Education Requirements

It is not necessary for you to fill the entire General Education requirement. In addition to the English courses you should take the following:
Natural Sciences: 6
Ph 167 Acoustics is suggested as one of the natural science classes.
Basic Skill Options: Take
Comm 220 Interpersonal Comm 3
Other GE classes are your choices.

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