Department
of Music
Student
Handbook
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here to download a printable form of the Music Department Handbook
Full Time Faculty and
Staff Email and Phone Numbers
Andrew Hoefle - Department
Chair/Band Director 708-596-2000 ext 2299
Albert Jackson - Choral Activities
708-596-2000 ext 2349
Godwin Chou -
Theory/Composition/Piano 708-596-2000 ext 2296
Joyce Sluis
- Secretary/General Information 708-596-2000 ext 2316
Department Personnel
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Introduction and History
The mission of the South Suburban College Music Department is
to offer educational and service programs in music for the
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Music Programs
This program provides college level music curricula
and classes equivalent to those found in the first two years of baccalaureate
music programs at four-year colleges, universities and music conservatories.
After satisfactorily completing degree requirements for the AFA
in Music, the student will be able to successfully transfer to a four-year
institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in music.
The Music - Preparatory Programs provide
area adults and children with music classes, workshops, private lessons and
performance experiences that provide lifelong opportunities for musical growth
and enjoyment.
The College Music Preparatory Program
provides intensive training for high school students considering majoring in
music in college. Classes and applied
lessons in this program are designed to prepare the student for successful
entrance into a college level music curriculum. Emphasis is on performance and
musicianship skills. After achieving specific levels of performance and
musicianship the preparatory student will be able to demonstrate acceptable
proficiency in music performance and music reading to enter a college level
music curriculum.
Performance opportunities, classes and private
music lessons are also offered to area elementary and high school students who
are not striving to become professional musicians. These activities are
intended to expand and enhance elementary and high school music programs or
provide musical opportunities for students who are unable to participate in
other pre-college programs. After participating in ensembles, classes or
lessons, the pre-college student will be able to demonstrate increased
performance skills.
The Continuing Education Program offers
music classes, workshops, ensembles and private lessons for adults who wish to
expand or enhance their musical opportunities. After participating in ensembles
or taking private or class instruction, the adult student will have a greater
under-standing and mastery of basic music skills. The program is centered on providing
adults lifelong performance opportunities which enrich musical experiences as a
performer.
The Music Community Service Program presents
a broad spectrum of musical performances and activities designed to contribute
to, enliven and enrich the cultural atmosphere of the south suburban
community. The quality of life in a
community is often measured by the community's cultural and artistic offerings.
It is the goal of the music community service program to provide musical events
that contribute to an improved quality of life in the south suburban community.
Community residents will be offered opportunities to be exposed to new and
traditional musical literature, performed by local, regional and nationally
recognized performers and musical organizations, providing increased awareness
of various aspects of musical performance, styles and cultures.
Procedures
Building
and Facilities
Building Use
Smoking is permitted in specially marked areas and private offices only.
Consumption of food or beverages is not permitted in the practice rooms,
performing arts center, listening library, computer lab, classrooms, or
rehearsal halls.
Practice Facilities
Practice rooms are available in during regular college operating hours. To use a practice room go to the Music
Department Office and ask for a practice room card. Then proceed to the office of Campus Police,
show them the card and they will open a practice room for you.
School Instrument Use
A limited number of wind and string instruments for
use in college ensembles and classes is available. If you are in need of an
instrument see the instrumental music director for more information. Instruments are loaned on an as needed basis.
Students assume full responsibility for care and security of the instruments.
Computer Lab and Listening Library
The departments computer lab (room 1232) are open during the academic year. A
schedule of open hours will be posted at the beginning of each semester. Open
hours will depend on room and student worker availability.
The listening library
holds the college complete audio collection as well as
department scores. In addition computers with word-processing software are
usually available in the library for student use. If you have more questions contact Godwin Chou at extension 2296.
Lockers
There is limited
locker space available for music students. These lockers are located in room 1137. For more information contact Andrew Hoefle in office
1135, via phone at extension 2299 or by email at Andrew Hoefle
Student
Recital Scheduling
Student
recitals occur twice a semester. The
first is at or around the mid-term examination time and the second is prior to
the final exam week. The applied faculty
and/or course requirements determine participation in the recitals. The department provides accompanists for the
recital but the student pays for rehearsal time. STUDENTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST
Academic Policies
Admission
to the SSC Music Department as a Music Major
Admission is open to any student striving for a
professional career in music. Generally, a student needs previous high school
performance experience and minimum music reading skills. Students lacking
technical or performance skills will be placed in applied performance level 1.0
or 2.0 and assigned to preparatory level music classes and applied music
lessons until a minimum level is achieved.
Admission to SSC as a college level student is
accomplished through the Office
of Admissions and Records. This usually requires the student to make
an appointment with an admissions counselor, filling out an application for
admission and requesting high school transcripts sent to SSC.
It is important to consult with a music advisor
before registering for classes. This assists the student in proper selection of
courses, course sequences and level placement.
The placement test in music theory determines the
student's course placement at the start of the music theory sequence. A passing
score is required for placement in Music 101 - Music Theory I. Students who do
not achieve a passing level will be placed in Music 100 to prepare for Music
101. The student is advised to review the following music theory materials:
·
Identification of pitches in Treble and bass
clefs
·
Rhythmic note and rest values
·
Meter (time) signatures
·
Keyboard whole and half steps
·
Major and minor key signatures
·
Major and minor scales including parallel
and relative relationships
·
Triads and seventh
chords
·
Intervals
·
Transposition
·
Sight Singing and melodic dictation
Keyboard proficiency including sight-reading,
harmonization and transposition is required of all music majors. Students with
no previous piano experience will be placed in Music 171 - Class Piano for
music majors. Students with previous piano experience may elect to substitute
minor private applied lessons (Music 151) for class piano. Piano and organ
majors will demonstrate keyboard proficiency as part of their applied major
requirements and must select class voice or other minor level instrument.
The student should prepare one or two examples of
his performance ability to present before the music faculty. In addition the
student will be required to sight read a musical example provided by the music
faculty. This audition will determine the entry level of the student in the
applied music program. Students may be placed at any appropriate level. If the
level is below the minimum average entering level for college music majors,
minor applied or continuing education lessons will be required until an applied
music faculty member recommends registration in a major applied music course.
Admission to the preparatory or continuing
education programs is open to any person. However, certain minimum age, school
grade level or technical and performance skill levels are required for specific
instruments or ensembles.
·
Private
Applied Piano: Class piano or one year of private study
·
Private
Applied Organ: Piano study
·
Vocal
and Instrumental Ensembles: Music reading ability and ensemble performance
experience
Ensemble Audition Requirements
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Contact the ensemble director to arrange for
specifics and to arrange an audition time.
Student Advising
All music majors must meet with a full-time faculty
member to review and assist in the preparation of their schedules and for
assignment of private teachers.
Ensemble Requirements
Students
are required to participate in at least one ensemble each semester while they
are taking 12 hours or more. A minimum
of 4 semesters of ensembles is required for graduation.
Honor Recitals
During
the fourth semester of major applied lessons a student may petition to perform
in an Honors recital. The student must
be a full-time music major and who has successfully completed, or is in the
process of completing, the fourth semester for music theory. This recital is not a requirement and will be
given only upon an applied music instructor's recommendation.
By the tenth
week of the Spring semester,
a date will be set for the honors recital. All repertoire must
be ready for performance at this time.
The music faculty will audition all candidates and the programs will be
arranged based on recommendations by the faculty.
Students
participating in the Honors Recital are not required to participate in the
semester jury. Those students that are
required to perform scales must perform them during the appropriate jury.
Piano Proficiency Requirement
The Sophomore Proficiency Exam is to be taken by
all piano students (private and group) majoring in music at the end of their
fourth semester of piano. It will be
performed at the piano juries and will be heard by the piano faculty. The grade for this exam will be averaged in
with the fourth semester piano grade.
The exam consists of:
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All
major and minor scales (harmonic and melodic). All tonic and dominant Seventh
arpeggios. See the Music 251 (second
semester) requirements for the exact form.
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A
patriotic song - either
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Harmonization
of a prepared melody using primary triads and illustrating aparticular
accompaniment pattern, such as waltz bass, jump bass, etc.
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Transposition
of a prepared piece, up and down a whole step.
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One
solo piece.
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Individual Private Lessons, Practice, Juries and Recitals
Selection of Private Teachers
Placement of
students will be based on teacher availability and student request. Teachers have right of first refusal based on
their individual load.
Content of Lessons
The private
instructors shall select the literature chosen for each student based upon
needs in their musical development (e.g. tone, technique, interpretation
etc.).
Practice
Students
studying privately should allot a minimum of 45 minutes per day (outside of
class) to work on the assigned literature.
Jury Examinations
Juries are
held at the end of each Fall and Spring semesters
(major and minor) and for minors in the summer (Major participation is not
available during the summer).
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These
are minimum requirements. Private
teachers should notify the instrumental jury in writing of any extended
requirements. Articulations are at the
discretion of the teacher.
Scales
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All
Major Scales in eighth notes (quarter = 90) one octave
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Chromatic
Scale 1 octave in eighth notes (quarter = 90)
Arpeggios
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All
Major Tonic Arpeggios in eighth notes (quarter = 90) one octave
Literature Prepare three selections
or Etudes two of which will be selected by the jury
Recital
Participation
Required
Scales
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All
Major Scales in eighth notes (quarter = 100) two octaves where possible
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All
Pure/natural Minor Scales in eight notes (quarter = 90) One Octave
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Chromatic
Scale 1 octave in eighth notes (quarter = 100)
Arpeggios
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All
Major Tonic Arpeggios in eighth notes (quarter = 100) one octave
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All
Minor Tonic Arpeggios in eighth notes (quarter = 90) one octave
Literature Prepare three selections
or Etudes of progressive difficulty two of which will be selected by the jury
Recital
Participation
Required
Scales
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All
Major Scales in eighth notes (quarter =110) two octaves
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All
Pure (natural) minor scales in eighth notes (quarter = 100) two octaves
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All
Harmonic Scales in eight notes (quarter = 90) One Octave
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Chromatic
scale 2 octaves in eighth notes (quarter = 110)
Arpeggios
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All
Major Tonic Arpeggios in eighth notes (quarter = 110) one octave
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All
Minor Tonic Arpeggios in eighth notes (quarter = 100) one octave
Literature Prepare three selections
or Etudes of progressive difficulty two of which will be selected by the jury
Recital
Participation
Required
Scales:
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All
Major Scales in eighth notes (quarter = 120) two octaves
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All
Pure (natural) minor scales in eighth notes (quarter = 110) two octaves
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All
harmonic minor scales in eighth notes (quarter = 100) two octaves
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All
Melodic Minor Scales in eight notes (quarter = 90) two octaves
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Chromatic
scale 2 octaves in eighth notes (quarter = 120)
Arpeggios
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All
Major Tonic Arpeggios in eighth notes (quarter = 120) one octave
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All
Minor Tonic Arpeggios in eighth notes (quarter = 120) one octave
Literature Prepare three selections
or Etudes of progressive difficulty two of which will be selected by the jury
Recital
Participation
Required
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These
are minimum requirements. Private
teachers should notify the instrumental jury in writing of any extended
requirements. Literature as assigned by
the instructor.
Literature
Two songs from memory of
contrasting character. Both may be in English
or one may be in a foreign language. A
minimum of four songs should be learned each semester. Songs from musicals may be substituted or one
of the songs, but preferably not used in the jury.
Recital
Participation
Required