Manhattanville College

Academic Catalog

Music

Music Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music Business

Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Introduction

If you are passionate about music, Manhattanville College is the place for you.

Our music program offers many exciting opportunities for music majors and liberal arts students.

Students at Manhattanville create and explore music in a wide range of settings and styles. Students develop professionally valuable skills, and they learn about music in great detail. To meet these challenges, Students are guided by our supportive and engaged faculty at every step.

The Music Department offers a wide range of courses which are available to all students at the college, including courses in Music Performance, Music Business, Music Education, Music History, Music Technology, Musical Theatre, Music Theory and Musicianship, jazz, and composition.

Performance opportunities, open to all enrolled students, include orchestra, chorus, wind ensemble, large and small jazz ensembles, chamber chorus, chamber pop chorus, electronic music ensemble, chamber music, and a percussion ensemble. Repertoire for these ensembles runs the gamut from Handel’s Messiah to Herbie Hancock’s Chameleon, often with performances on and off campus such as the recent choral tours to Italy and Ireland.

Degree

We offer five undergraduate degrees in music, and one combined (undergraduate and graduate) degree in music: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Business, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Technology, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education, and a combined and accelerated Bachelor of Music in music education and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree (with the School of Education). A minor in Music is also offered.

Optional Minors

A minor in Music is also offered 

Career Ideas

Musician, Music Teacher, Music Business Executive, Actor/Actress, Composer, Artists and Repertoire Agent, Entertainment Lawyer, Disc Jockey, Librarian, Music Arranger/Orchestrator, Music Director, Sound Engineer, Audio Production Specialist, Technical Director/Manager, Theatre & Media Director, Video Engineer

Program Administrators

Geoffrey Kidde, Program Chair, (914) 798-2708, Geoffrey.Kidde@mville.edu

Faculty and Staff

PROGRAM CHAIR

Geoffrey Kidde

FULL-TIME FACULTY

Francis Brancaleone

Carmelo Comberiati

Olivier Fluchaire

Jerry Kerlin

Geoffrey Kidde

VISITING SCHOLARS

Mark Cherry

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

Harvey Rachlin


FACULTY EMERITI

MaryAnn Joyce-Walter

Anthony LaMagra

ADJUNCT FACULTY

Jay Azzolina

Carl Bettendorf

Diana Canova

Ronald Cappon

Lyndon Christie

John Cuk

Bruce Eidem

Faith Esham

Karen Froehlich

Thomas Freas

Jeremy Goldsmith

Diane Guernsey

Neal Haiduck

Harold Jones

Flora Kuan

C. Victor Lionti

James Lorusso

Beverly Meyer

Terrance Reynolds

Jane E. Seaman

Andrew Swift

Jeongeun Yom

STAFF

Kathryn DiBernardo

Overview

Students at Manhattanville create and explore music in a wide range of settings and styles. Students develop professionally valuable skills, and they learn about music in great detail. To meet these challenges, students are guided by our supportive and engaged faculty at every step.

The Music Department offers a wide range of courses which are available to all students at the college, including courses in Music Performance, Music Business, Music Education, Music History, Music Technology, Musical Theatre, Music Theory and Musicianship, jazz, and composition.

Performance opportunities, open to all enrolled students, include orchestra, chorus, wind ensemble, large and small jazz ensembles, chamber chorus, chamber pop chorus, electronic music ensemble, chamber music, and a percussion ensemble. Repertoire for these ensembles runs the gamut from Handel’s Messiah to Herbie Hancock’s Chameleon, often with performances on and off campus such as the recent choral tours to Italy and Ireland.

Manhattanville's music programs offer broad opportunities both for the music major and the liberal arts student. It is in pursuing that dual purpose, to train future professionals and to serve the aesthetic needs of the liberal arts major, that the core philosophy of the Music Department is most apparent. The faculty seeks to provide performance experiences for majors and non-majors and encourages all students to explore broader intellectual horizons by enrolling in a wide variety of courses.

The Manhattanville music curriculum allows for a strong emphasis on creativity and individual expression without sacrificing the development of necessary skills and self-discipline. Courses are available for all college students in specialized areas of music education, musical performance, musical theatre, music management, music technology, music history, music theory and composition and jazz studies. Participation in and appreciation of live musical performances are essential within the music department, and the department presents many regularly scheduled concerts and recitals. All music majors are required to attend performances as part of course and major requirements. Students who do not take part in the musical life of the College will not be able to major in music.

Manhattanville College offers several degree programs in Music. Music majors may pursue either the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Music, the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music with a concentration in either Music Management or Musical Theatre, or the Bachelor of Music Degree with a major in Music Education. Since fall 2005, the College has offered a combined degree honors program with the School of Education to allow an accelerated Bachelor of Music in music education and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. The combined degree program allows students to double count 15 credits towards both degrees. Successful completion of the graduate program results in a permanent teaching certification for New York State.

Opportunities exist for public performances, both on and off campus, through membership in a variety of performing organizations. It is not uncommon to find the major and non-major performing side by side. The department also offers a flexible minor in music to address the diverse interests of students interested in music as a supplementary subject area.

For all of our degree programs, the primary objective of the Music Department is to provide the means and environment that will equip our graduates to take their place in the world of music outside the campus walls. We take very seriously our role to encourage in students the responsibility to use their individual talents in ways that will benefit and serve the community-at-large. Ultimately, we aim to provide an environment where music study will inspire young men and women to pursue lifelong learning and pleasure in music.

Faculty and Professional Interests

Francis Brancaleone Music theory, keyboard, piano, organ

Mark Cherry Musical theatre, cabaret, vocal ensemble

Carmelo Comberiati Music history, analysis, ethnomusicology

Olivier Fluchaire — Music theory, music history, string rudiments, violin, ensemble

Jerry Kerlin Music education, music theory, ear training

Geoffrey Kidde Music technology, music theory, composition, ear training

Harvey Rachlin Music business

Adjunct Faculty

Jay Azzolina — Jazz studies, guitar, ensemble

Carl Bettendorf — Violin, instrumental conducting, orchestra

Diana Canova — Voice

Ronald Cappon — Voice, voice class

Lyndon Christie — Acoustic and electric bass

Sarah Jane Cion — Acoustic and electric bass, Jazz piano

John Cuk — Chorus, vocal ensemble, choral conducting

Bruce Eidem — Euphonium, trombone, tuba

Faith Esham — Voice, voice class

Thomas Freas — Trumpet

Jeremy Goldsmith — Music technology

Diane Guernsey — Vocal accompanist, vocal coach, piano, piano class

Neal Haiduck — Clarinet, saxophone

Harold Jones — Flute, ensemble

Flora Lu Kuan — Piano, ear training, ensemble

C. Victor Lionti — Violin

James Lorusso — Guitar

Beverly Meyer — Vocal coach, vocal accompanist

Christopher Pfund — Voice

Terrence Reynolds — Jazz and wind ensembles

Jane Seaman — Musical theatre

Andrew Swift— Percussion, ensemble

Patricia Walker — Instrumental rudiments, French horn

Jeongeun Yom — Choral, vocal and instrumental accompanist

Music Department Learning Objectives

Six learning objectives support the core philosophy of the Music Department. Associated with each objective are specific tasks within the curriculum which the Department uses to assess essential aspects of the disciplines.

Objective I: Real World Experience in Music

  • Build skills in individual music performance through private and group instruction leading to public performance on and off campus.
  • Build skills in group music performance through small ensemble and large group ensemble instruction leading to public performance on and off campus.
  • Develop an overview of the types of employment available to those with music management training.
  • Develop practical work skills in a music-related field.
  • Preliminary observation and integrated student teaching as a capstone requirement for music education.
  • Learn to analyze content and structure of musical material and utilize that information to arrive at more secure, better conceived and more informed performances.

Objective II: Critical Thinking and Aural Analysis

  • Learn to examine pieces within specific historical and cultural contexts, and learn to ask questions about the style, context, and function for historical understanding, performance or transmission of ideas to others.
  • Develop the ability to compare and contrast major works in history of music.
  • Learn to read primary source texts and secondary works critically, and to question the assumptions of scholars.
  • Be able to integrate aural analysis with a variety of theoretical approaches.
  • Develop skills to integrate critical evaluation of source material into performance.
  • Develop skills to integrate critical aural and analytical skills for the development of musical material into improvisation, new musical arrangements and original composition.

Objective III: Breadth of Knowledge

  • Learn basic terminology associated with music.
  • Develop approach to performance skills through knowledge of piano as a learning tool. Required for B.A. in Music, B.Mus.in Music Education and B.F.A. in Musical Theatre.
  • Learn basic terminology and procedures associated with music technology.
  • Understand and demonstrate knowledge of music technology within context of departmental courses and performances, including student responsibility for organizing and presenting material electronically and recording of department concerts.
  • Learn to integrate singing, dancing and acting in performance for musical theatre.
  • Learn the names, time periods and characteristics of major historical periods and styles.
  • Learn a basic overview of music industry and career opportunities.
  • Identify specialized areas of the music industry, including the recording and broadcast industries, music publishing, copyright law, and legal issues.
  • Investigate deeper knowledge base in specialized fields; develop tools for building advanced level of knowledge.
  • Demonstrate broad, generalized knowledge of repertoire, formal procedures, and chronology of style.
  • Students are generally encouraged to study foreign languages, and are required to complete one year of language study for the BA in Music and the B.Mus. in Music Education.

Objective IV: Information Retrieval and Literacy

  • Learn to locate and retrieve information from a variety of sources, both primary and secondary.
  • Learn to evaluate information and its sources critically.
  • Understand the legal, economic and ethical issues of information access in the music industry.
  • Learn to demonstrate how research can support ideas when presenting an argument.

Objective V: Analytic and Research Writing Skills

  • Develop a clear and grammatically-correct writing style.
  • Learn to identify and cite sources properly, and to understand the standards of integrity in the pursuit of academic work.
  • Learn to write effective comparative essays, including discussions of style, image function, and historical context.
  • Develop effective thesis statements and/or topic sentences for advanced research papers and build arguments using both primary and secondary sources.

Objective VI: Develop a Global Outlook

  • Develop a basic familiarity with international musical cultures in popular and art traditions in Western and non-Western cultures.
  • Understand the influence religion, socio-economic, and political factors have in music.
  • Understand the role socio-economic and political factors play in the music industry

Music Department Assessment

On a fundamental level, the courses in the Music Department rely on the same kinds of assessment as many other courses at the college. Objective evaluation is performed in most courses, including graded homework assignments, in-class quizzes and examinations, term paper assignments and exercises, and final examinations. Departmental learning objectives have been identified and coordinated on a course by course basis throughout the music curriculum and are posted on line within the course syllabi with related specific assessments in each course. Any specific rubrics or assessment guidelines are associated with specific courses.

Beyond these objective assessments, the Music Department offers department wide assessment for Music Performance and specific assessment as a capstone requirement for Senior Evaluation within each degree program. These major assessments monitor ongoing performance levels within the music program and take a cumulative measure of academic performance near the end of students’ studies. Finally, these assessments provide ongoing data for understanding the state of the department programs and can suggest curricular and budget adjustments.

Music Performance

Due to the nature of the discipline, the Music Department performs progressive and cumulative assessments related to musical performance that are the object of qualitative evaluation. Solo musical performances of our students are evaluated periodically: by audition before acceptance to the music major, each semester as a part of their applied music lessons, and finally as a part of the senior evaluation for students in our performance intensive programs. These students are required to present a Senior Recital for the B.A. in Music, the B.Mus. in Music Education, and the B.F.A. in Musical Theatre.

Entrance Audition: The Entrance Audition is carried out by panels drawn from the full-time faculty. It is required for prospective students in the B.A. in Music, B.A. in Music Technology, B.Mus. in Music Education, and the B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. The entrance audition measures performance training and attempts to predict a student’s timely success towards accomplishing an eventual Senior Recital. This qualitative evaluation is also used to recommend scholarship awards for incoming students. Transfer students and students changing their major to music are required to audition, as well.

Applicants for the B.A. in Music, the B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and the B.Mus. in Music Education are required to perform three selections which should generally be of diverse types and by different composers. Pianists, vocalists, and string players are asked to perform at least one work from memory. Applicants are evaluated by a panel of two to four faculty members on the following criteria: musical comprehension, technical ability and level of preparation. The panel recommends acceptance, provisional acceptance, or rejection as a major. They also, as a group, recommend a scholarship rating on a scale of 0-10.

Jury: At the end of each semester, students taking applied music lessons are required to perform a jury for faculty members instructing related instruments, e.g., piano and organ students perform for the keyboard faculty, string players for the string faculty, jazz players for the jazz faculty, etc. The members of the jury panel each provide students with a written qualitative evaluation and each juror grades the performance individually. The semester grade is determined as follows: 50% by the instructor and 50% by the average grade of the jury panel. A uniform jury rubric has been adopted.

Senior Recitals: The B.A. in Music, B.Mus. in Music Education, and the B.F.A. in Musical Theatre programs require a Senior Recital, which is evaluated by the full-time faculty along with the applied music teacher. The program selection is developed under the guidance of the applied teacher and the written concert program material is developed under the guidance of one of the full-time faculty. The recital evaluators provide a written qualitative critique of the concert for the student, as well as a quantitative grade, decided by consensus, for the course.

Music General Capstone Assessments

Senior Evaluations are specific to individual programs in the Music Department. Students in performance intensive programs must perform a Senior Recital, as described above. In addition, to the recital requirement, students in the B.A. in Music, B.A. in Music Business, B.A. in Music Technology, and the B.Mus. in Music Education programs must take the Senior Comprehensive Examination.

The Senior Comprehensive Examination tests students on a representative list of musical works presented by the class itself in a seminar format and assessed by three objective examinations. The seminar tests specific knowledge of the works, as well as general contextual knowledge for each major program.

Each semester, students provide materials for a shared study bibliography and develop an on line site that incorporates additional study materials and presentations for the seminar. In addition, the B.A. in Music , B.A. in Music Technology, and B.Mus. in Music Education students in the seminar undertake an analysis assignment, while the B.A. in Music Business students respond to a problem set based upon typical industry challenges. The in class presentations are evaluated based upon a presentation rubric.

Music Program Specific Capstone Assessments

All music students also undertake a program specific component of the senior evaluation. The nature of these undertakings emphasizes personal responsibility and independent professional development. Senior Projects are presented and evaluated in discipline-based seminars. Both the Internship and Student Teaching experiences require seminar participation and draw upon external evaluation in offsite assignments.

Senior Project: Students in the B.A. in Music and students in the combined B.Mus./MAT degree in Music Education prepare a major research-based project in MUH 3998: Music Senior Projects.

This seminar-based course requires a significant research project approved by the music faculty and completed under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. The project must demonstrate expertise in research, writing, and documentation appropriate to the level of a baccalaureate degree. The final presentation of the project may be linked to a vocal or instrumental performance.

Assessment for the senior project is based upon the following criteria:

  • Level and consistency of preparation.
  • Written Preliminary Project Proposal.
  • Preliminary Project Bibliography and/or Survey of Materials.
  • Interim Project Report with Outline and Final Bibliography.
  • Presentation of Final Project whether in class or in a public venue.

Music Theatre Performance Seminar and Recital: MUA 3996 and MUA 3997. Students in the B.F.A. in Musical Theatre program will complete this specialized year-long coordinating seminar, combining the elements of Senior Recital and Senior Project. Assessment criteria for both components are outlined above.

Student Teaching: B.Mus. in Music Education students are required to complete a full semester of supervised student teaching with an associated seminar, EDU 3387: Student Teaching and Seminar: Music Education. They are placed in both an elementary placement (grades preschool through upper elementary) and a secondary placement (middle school or high school). Student teachers work with an on-site cooperating teacher and are supervised by college faculty. Students typically participate in general music, choral music, and/or instrumental music environments. One of the student teaching placements must be in an urban setting and the other in a suburban setting. Assessment is made based upon on site evaluations, cooperating teacher recommendation and a series of rubrics based assessments undertaken in the seminar. Topics for assessment and associated rubrics include the following:

  • Reaching the expectations of the profession and of the School of Education.
  • Writing curriculum with reference to national and state standards.
  • Writing a personal philosophy of the teaching and learning of music.
  • Working through pedagogical process and materials.
  • Knowledge and application of vocal and instrumental pedagogy.

Internship Seminar: Students in the B.A. in Music Business program undertake a semester of supervised internship associated with a seminar. Students are responsible for finding, and participating in an internship at a placement associated with the music industry. Students will be evaluated by an onsite supervisor and a faculty member, and will be required to submit an ongoing log of activities to the faculty member. As part of the seminar assignment for the course, students research current controversial issues in the music business, document findings in a paper, and present to the class.

Satisfactory Progress towards Degree Requirements for Intended Music Majors

The Sophomore Review determines whether students are making progress towards acquiring skills necessary for success as a major in the Music Department. Each student is reviewed by music department faculty for progress in core areas of the music curriculum during their third semester at the College, except for transfer students who will be reviewed at the end of their first semester. All students will be evaluated for satisfactory grades in required Core Courses and acceptable progress in Music Theory. Students in the Bachelor of Music (Music Education), Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology, and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre programs will also be evaluated for satisfactory progress on their major performing vehicle and piano.

Satisfactory progress is required in order to maintain standing as music major. The Sophomore Review focuses on both theoretical and practical areas of knowledge. The review will be used to determine that students have acquired sufficient technical knowledge about music to proceed to upper level courses as juniors and to accomplish the upper level courses in a timely manner.

Failure to maintain satisfactory progress can result in the following: either the student must withdraw from the major program or, upon recommendation of the faculty review, the student can continue in a provisional status. Provisional status can require the retaking of courses and either additional time or summer study for the completion of the degree.

Students transferring to Manhattanville with 40 or more credits should be on track to meet the same requirements. They will be reviewed at the end of their first semester of full time study at the College.

The following list summarizes the levels of satisfactory progress for each of the music degree programs.

B.A. in Music students:

  • must be on schedule to complete either MUH 2011 or MUH 2012: Survey of Western Music I or II by the end of the second year of study.
  • must be on schedule to complete MUT 2043: Music Theory IV, MUT 2044: Keyboard IV, and MUT 3021: Ear Training IV by the end of the second year of study.
  • must be on schedule to complete their fourth semester of one-hour applied study (4 credits) by the end of the second year of study. The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress towards preparation for a full Senior Recital has been made. Students using Music Technology as a major focus must be on schedule to complete one 3000 level class with the MUAT prefix.
  • (major instrument other than piano) must be on schedule to complete their fourth semester of piano class and/or half-hour study of piano (2 credits) by the end of the second year of study. The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress towards competency on piano as a secondary instrument has been met. Students not meeting satisfactory progress will be required to continue study.

B.A. in Music Business students:

  • must be on schedule to complete at least one Music History course, two Music Business courses, and two required ECO or MGT courses by the end of the second year of study.
  • must be on schedule to complete MUT 1033: Music Theory II, MUT 1034: Keyboard II, and MUT 2021: Ear Training II by the end of the second year of study.
  • must have plans to complete the 3 required credits in Applied Music or Music Technology.

B.A. in Music Technology students:

  • must be on schedule to complete either MUH 2011 or MUH 2012: Survey of Western Music I or II by the end of the second year of study.
  • must be on schedule to complete two Music Technology courses, and one required MAC or COMM course by the end of the second year of study.
  • must be on schedule to complete MUT 2043: Music Theory IV, MUT 2044: Keyboard IV, and MUT 3021: Ear Training IV by the end of the second year of study.
  • must be on schedule to complete their second semester of piano class and/or half-hour study of piano by the end of the second year of study. Students not meeting satisfactory progress will be required to continue study.

B.F.A. in Musical Theatre students:

  • must be on schedule to complete DTH 1000: Creative Process in Dance and Theatre and at least two courses in Music or Theatre History by the end of the second year of study.
  • must be on schedule to complete MUT 1033: Music Theory II, MUT 1034: Keyboard II, and MUT 2021: Ear Training II by the end of the second year of study.
  • must be on schedule to complete their fourth semester of MUA 1003MUA 1004 Voice Class and/or one-hour applied study in voice (4 credits) by the end of the second year of study. The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress towards preparation for participation in Musical Theatre productions has been made.
  • must be on schedule to complete their second semester of piano class and/or half-hour study of piano by the end of the second year of study. Students not meeting satisfactory progress will be required to continue study.

B.Mus. in Music Education students:

  • must be on schedule to complete MUH 2011 or MUH 2012: Survey of Western Music I or II, EDU 2000: Fundamentals of Schools and Teaching, and EDU 2010: Educating Learners with Diverse Needs by the end of the second year of study.
  • must be on schedule to complete MUT 2043: Music Theory IV, MUT 2044: Keyboard IV, and MUT 3021: Ear Training IV by the end of the second year of study.
  • must be on schedule to complete their fourth semester of one-hour applied study (4 credits) by the end of the second year of study. The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress towards preparation for a half Senior Recital has been made.
  • (major instrument other than piano) must be on schedule to complete their fourth semester of half-hour study of piano (2 credits) by the end of the second year of study. The applied music jury will be used to determine if satisfactory progress towards competency on piano as a secondary instrument has been met. Students not meeting satisfactory progress will be required to continue piano study.

Requirements for the B.A. Degree in Music

Required Music Courses:

Courses for the Music Major Core Required of all Music Degree Programs

(22 credits)

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

MUT 1031

Music Theory I

3.0

MUT 1033

Music Theory II

3.0

MUT 1040

Ear Training I

1.0

MUT 2021

Ear Training II

1.0

MUT 1032

Keyboard I

0.5

MUT 1034

Keyboard II

0.5

MUH 2011, 2012

Survey of Western Music I or II

3.0

MUH 3___

Music History Elective

3.0

*MUA / MUAT___

Electives

3.0*

MUH 3997

Music Senior Seminar (Capstone I)

2.0

MUH 3998

Music Senior Projects (Capstone II)

2.0

B.A. Music Courses (27 credits)

MUT 2041

Music Theory III

3.0

MUT 2043

Music Theory IV

3.0

MUT 2022

Ear-Training III

1.0

MUT 3021

Ear-Training IV

1.0

MUT 2042

Keyboard III

0.5

MUT 2044

Keyboard IV

0.5

MUA 1009-10

Piano Class I-II or equivalent (not required for students with piano as major instrument)

2.0

*MUA 4___

Lessons on Major Instrument or Voice

5-8.0*

*MUA 4____

8 Credits in Large Ensemble

5-8.0*

MUA 4494

Music Senior Recital

0.0

MU_ 3___

3000-level Music Elective

3.0


*Up to 3 credits (total) taken as part of core requirements may be applied toward satisfaction of either credits in lessons or credits in large ensemble.

Total Required Music Credits: 49.0

Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 71.0

Reading Knowledge of French, German, or Italian (or other foreign language by permission of the Department)

Total Minimum Credits for the Degree: 120.0

NOTE: Accepted Music Majors, without other restrictions, may register for up to a maximum of 21 credits per semester.

A performance audition is required for admission. A grade of at least C- is required for credit towards the Music Major, except in the Senior Capstone courses, which require a minimum grade of C.

Students pursuing a B.A. in Music must have a minimum of 90 liberal arts credits.

Requirements for the B.A. Degree in Music Business

Required Music Business Courses:

Courses for the Music Major Core Required of all Music Degree Programs

(22 credits)

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

MUT 1031

Music Theory I

3.0

MUT 1033

Music Theory II

3.0

MUT 1040

Ear Training I

1.0

MUT 2021

Ear Training II

1.0

MUT 1032

Keyboard I

0.5

MUT 1034

Keyboard II

0.5

MUH 2011, 2012

Survey of Western Music I or II

3.0

MUH 3___

Music History Elective

3.0

MUA / MUAT___

Electives

3.0

MUH 3997

Music Senior Seminar (Capstone I)

2.0

MUB/MUMG 3997

Internship Seminar (Capstone II)

2.0

B.A. Music Business Courses (30 credits)

MUB/MUMG 1011

Intro to Music Business

3.0

MUB/MUMG 2___ or 3___

2000- or 3000-level MUMG Elective Courses

6.0

MUB/MUMG 4497

Internship

3.0

MU_ 3___

3000-level Music Elective

3.0

ECO 1011

Principles of Economics I

3.0

ECO 1012

Principles of Economics II

3.0

MGT 1001

Fundamentals of Management

3.0

MGT 1002

Fundamentals of Accounting I

3.0

MGT 1003

Introduction to Marketing

3.0

Total Required Music Business Credits: 52.0

Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 68.0

Total Minimum Credits for the Degree: 120.0

Note: Courses with the MGT department code, most courses with the MUA department code, as well as some courses with the MUMG department code, are not liberal arts courses.

Students should work carefully with their advisors to schedule a minimum of 90 liberal arts credits, which will involve the selection of elective courses that meet the criteria for liberal arts. Courses followed by two asterisks do not count for liberal arts.

Requirements for the B.A. Degree in Music Technology

The purpose of the Music Technology Degree is to provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in all areas related to the art of using technology in music. A performance audition is required for admission. For details, contact the Music Department. A grade of at least C- is required for credit towards the Music Major, except in the Senior Capstone courses, which require a minimum grade of C.

Required Music Technology Courses:

Courses for the Music Major Core Required of all Music Degree Programs

(22 credits)

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

MUT 1031

Music Theory I

3.0

MUT 1033

Music Theory II

3.0

MUT 1040

Ear Training I

1.0

MUT 2021

Ear Training II

1.0

MUT 1032

Keyboard I

0.5

MUT 1034

Keyboard II

0.5

MUH 2011, 2012

Survey of Western Music I or II

3.0

MUH 3___

Music History Elective

3.0

MUA / MUAT___

Electives

3.0

MUH 3997

Music Senior Seminar (Capstone I)

2.0

MUH 3998

Music Senior Projects (Capstone II)

2.0

B.A. Music Technology Courses (52-54 credits)

MUT 2041

Music Theory III

3.0

MUT 2043

Music Theory IV

3.0

MUT 2022

Ear-Training III

1.0

MUT 3021

Ear-Training IV

1.0

MUT 2042

Keyboard III

0.5

MUT 2044

Keyboard IV

0.5

MUAT 1007

MIDI and Audio

3.0

MUAT 2011

Audio Production

3.0

MUAT 2021

Computer Music

3.0

*Two 3000-4000 level MUAT courses from the following four courses or additional electives *

*MUAT 3011

Audio for Video

3.0

*MUAT 3021

Interactive Musical Systems

3.0

*MUAT 3030

Audio for Games

3.0

*MUAT 3032

Advanced Topics in Music Technology

3.0

**Two MAC or COMM courses from the following four courses or additional electives **

**MAC 1003

Make Movies & Games in Alice

3.0

**MAC 1005

Programming Worlds—Animation and Games

4.0

**COMM 2050

Intro to Digital Media and TV Production

3.0

**MAC 4025

Topics in Advanced TV Video

4.0

Total Required Music Technology Credits: 52-54.0

Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 66-68.0

Total Minimum Credits for the Degree: 120.0

Students pursuing a B.A. in Music Technology must have a minimum of 90 liberal arts credits.

Requirements for the B.F.A. Degree in Musical Theatre

Required Musical Theatre Courses:

Courses for the Music Major Core Required of all Music Degree Programs

(22 credits)

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

MUT 1031

Music Theory I

3.0

MUT 1033

Music Theory II

3.0

MUT 1040

Ear Training I

1.0

MUT 2021

Ear Training II

1.0

MUT 1032

Keyboard I

0.5

MUT 1034

Keyboard II

0.5

MUH 2235

History of American Musical Theatre

3.0

MUH 3___

Music History Elective

3.0

*MUA / MUAT____

Electives

3.0*

MUA 3996

Musical Theatre Senior Seminar (Capstone I)

2.0

MUA 3997

Musical Theatre Senior Projects (Capstone II)

2.0

B.F.A. Musical Theatre Courses (46 credits)

*MUA ____

Voice class or lessons

5-8.0*

MUA 1009-10

Piano Class I-II or equivalent (not required for students with piano as major instrument)

2.0

MUA 2071

Cabaret Workshop

2.0

MUA 2227

Acting for Musical Theatre

2.0

MUA 2240

Professional World of Musical Theatre

2.0

MUA 4475

Performance Project: Musical Theatre (2 productions)

4.0

MUA 4494

Senior Recital

0.0

DTH 1000

Creative Process in Dance/Theatre

3.0

DTH 1001

Acting I

3.0

DTH 1500

Stagecraft

2.0

DTH 2013

Acting II

3.0

DTH 25__

Design Elective

3.0

DTH 3202 or 3203

Survey of Dramatic Literature I or II

3.0

DTH 4012

Voice and Speech II

2.0

DTH 4121

Dance for Musical Theatre

2.0

DTH ____

2 semesters of Modern Dance or Ballet

4.0

DTH ____

Movement Elective

2.0

DTH ____

Practicum

2.0

*Up to 3 credits (total) taken as part of core requirements may be applied toward satisfaction of either credits in lessons or credits in large ensemble.

Required Musical Theatre Credits: 68.0

Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 42.0

Total Minimum Credits for the Degree: 120.0

Requirements for the B.Mus. Degree in Music Education

Prerequisites:

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  • Admission to Manhattanville on an Academic Basis and successful audition
  • Acceptance by the School of Education by end of Sophomore Year (2.75 GPA & B- or better in EDU 2000: Fundamentals of Schools and Teaching)

Required Music Education Courses:

Courses for the Music Major Core Required of all Music Degree Programs (20 credits)

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

MUT 1031

Music Theory I

3.0

MUT 1033

Music Theory II

3.0

MUT 1040

Ear Training I

1.0

MUT 2021

Ear Training II

1.0

MUT 1032

Keyboard I

0.5

MUT 1034

Keyboard II

0.5

MUH 2011 or 2012

Survey of Western Music I or II

3.0

MUH 3___

Music History Elective

3.0

*MUA / MUAT____

Electives

3.0*

MUH 3997

Music Senior Seminar (Capstone I)

2.0

EDU 3387

Student Teaching and Seminar (Capstone II) credit below

0.0

B.Mus. Music Education Courses (62-63 credits)

MUT 2041

Music Theory III

3.0

MUT 2043

Music Theory IV

3.0

MUT 2022

Ear-Training III

1.0

MUT 3021

Ear-Training IV

1.0

MUT 2042

Keyboard III

0.5

MUT 2044

Keyboard IV

0.5

MUA 4075 or 4076

Piano Lessons

2.0

*MUA 4___

Lessons on Major Instrument or Voice

1-4.0*

*MUA 4____

6 credits in Large Ensemble

3-6.0*

MUA 1003 or 1004

Voice Class I or II (not required for students with voice as major instrument)

1.0

MU_ 3___

3000-level Music Elective

3.0

MUE 2067

Instrumental Rudiments III: Brass

2.0

MUE 2068

Instrumental Rudiments IV: Woodwinds

2.0

MUE 2070

Instrumental Rudiments II: Strings

2.0

MUE 2090 or 2091

Instrumental or Choral Conducting

2.0

MUE 3054

Music Curriculum and Pedagogy I: Childhood

3.0

MUE 3057

Music Curriculum and Pedagogy II: Adolescence

3.0

EDU 2000

Fundamentals of Schools and Teaching

3.0

EDU 2010

Educating Learners with Diverse Needs

3.0

SSE 2025

Child Development and Learning

3.0

**Two 3000 level EDU courses from the following three courses**

**EDU 3367

Methods for Teaching Literacy and Language Arts I

3.0

**EDU 3370

Aesthetic Literacy

3.0

**EDU 3278

Literacy in the Content Areas

3.0

EDU 3387

Student Teaching and Seminar: Music Education (Capstone II)

12.0

MUA 4494

Half-length Senior Recital

0.0

*Up to 3 credits (total) taken as part of core requirements may be applied toward satisfaction of either credits in lessons or credits
in large ensemble.

DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION DEGREE: 

  • A course in Literature (3 credits)
  • A course in Science (3 credits)
  • A course in Mathematics (3 credits)
  • One year or equivalent of coursework in a language other than English (6 credits)
  • Passing score on the NY State test LAST
  • Passing score on the NY State test AST-W
  • Child Abuse Seminar (Student Teaching semester)
  • Violence Prevention Seminar (Student Teaching semester)
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The following courses meet NY State requirements, if taken at Manhattanville:

  •  
  • MUT 1040 and 2021: Ear Training I and II for a course in Communications
  •  
  • MUH 3000-level elective for a course in History
  •  
  • The College writing requirement for a course in Written Analysis and Expression
  • The Aesthetic Requirement is met by the major

Total Required Music Education Credits: 82-83.0

Non-Music Courses including distribution and Liberal Arts electives: 47-48.0

Total Minimum Credits for the Degree: 130.0

A performance audition is required for admission. One hundred-thirty (130) credits required. A grade of at least C - is required for credit towards the Music Major, except in the Senior Seminar course, which requires a minimum grade of C. All students pursuing a B.Mus. in Music Education must have a minimum of 30 liberal arts credits.

Music Minor

Requirements for the minor in music may be fulfilled by the completion of eighteen credits in Music. Nine credits must be in approved courses covering the areas of 1) applied music or technology, 2) music history, and 3) music theory. No fewer than three credits must be taken in each of these three areas. The remaining 9 credits can be taken from any Music Department offerings. A grade of at least C - is required for credit towards the music minor. Approval by the Chair of the Music Department is required for the minor in music.

Music Departmental Honors

Upon recommendation of the Music Faculty, Departmental Honors are conferred upon graduating seniors who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.5, received a minimum grade of A - for the Senior Capstone courses and have made significant contribution to the activities of the Music Department.

5 Year B.Mus. /M.A.T. Program in Music Education

The 5 year B.Mus. /M.A.T. program allows students with a 3.4 or better G.P.A. who intend to become music teachers to complete their Master of Arts in Teaching usually within one year after receiving the undergraduate degree. Students must apply to the School of Education for acceptance into the program by the end of the sophomore year and need a letter of recommendation from the Chair of the Music Department. For more details, please consult the Music Department.

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2014-2015 Undergraduate College Catalog

Manhattanville College Mission

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy

Brief History of Manhattanville: History and Educational Commitment

Letter to Parents

Inventory of Undergraduate Programs

Inventory of Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs List

Undergraduate Programs of Study(Majors, Minors & Requirements)

Full-Time Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

Graduation Participation Requirements

Registration Requirements & Online Student Resources

Official & Unofficial Transcripts

Types of Courses

Transfer Credit Policy

Grading and Grading Policies

Honors Options

Bachelor Degrees in Accelerated Format

Pre-Professional Studies

Off-Campus Study

English Language Institute (ELI)

Educational Support

Library Information Services

Facilities and Resources

Dual Degree Programs

School of Business, Master of Fine Arts in Writing & Master of Liberal Arts Programs

School of Education Graduate Programs

Course Offerings

African Studies Courses

American Studies Courses

Anthropology Courses

Art History Courses

Art (studio) Courses

Asian Studies Courses (WLL Lang Courses)

Biology Courses

Chemistry Courses

Communication & Media Courses

Castle Scholars Courses

Classic Civilizations Courses (WLL)

Dance & Theatre Courses

Accounting/Economics/Finance/Management/Marketing Courses

Education Courses

Education Courses

English Composition Courses

English Education Courses

Health & Wellness Education Courses

English Courses

English Film Studies Courses

English Writing Courses

French Courses (WLL)

First Year Program Courses

German Courses (WLL)

History Courses

Holocaust Studies Courses

Organizational Management & Human Resource Development (Graduate Program) Courses

Interdisciplinary Studies Courses

International Studies Courses

Irish Studies Courses

Italian Courses (WLL)

Library Skills Courses

Business Leadership (Graduate Program) Courses

Computer Science Courses

Mathematics Education Courses

Mathematics Courses

Finance (Graduate Program) Courses

MGPS Master of Science Courses (Graduate Program)

Physical Education & Sports Pedagogy (Graduate Program) Courses

Physical Education Courses (Undergraduate)

Sport Business Management (Graduate Program) Courses

International Management (Graduate Program) Courses

Marketing Communication Management (Graduate Program) Courses

Museum Studies Courses

Applied Music Courses

Music Technology Courses

Music Education Courses

Music History & Literature Courses

Music Management Courses

Music Theory Courses

Philosophy Courses

Physics Courses

Political Science & Legal Studies Courses

Psychology Courses

Science Education Courses

Sociology Courses

Spanish Courses

Social Studies Education Courses

World Religions Courses

Women's Studies Courses

Admissions

Athletics

Student Affairs

Tuition and Fees

Financial Assistance

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Faculty and Staff

Index