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J. Scott Turpen, Department Head
2049 Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts
Phone: (307) 766-5242, FAX: (307) 766-5326
Web site: http://www.uwyo.edu/music
ROBERT BELSER, B.M.E. Central Missouri State University 1977; M.S. M.E University of Illinois 1982; D.M.A. University of Iowa 1994; Professor of Music 2008, 1995. Director of Bands, Conducting, Music Education.
THERESA L. BOGARD, B.M. University of Colorado 1983; M.M. Eastman School of Music 1985; D.M.A. University of Colorado 1990; Professor of Music 2004, 1992. Keyboard, Keyboard Area Coordinator, Piano.
JOHN FADIAL, B.M. North Carolina School of the Arts 1987; M.M. Eastman School of Music 1989; D.M.A. University of Maryland 1995; Professor of Music 2015, 2008. Violin.
MICHAEL GRIFFITH, B.M.E. Michigan State University 1973; M.M. 1975; D.M.A. University of Colorado 1994; Professor of Music 2001, 1989. Conducting, Woodwinds.
JAMES PRZYGOCKI, B.M. Western Michigan University 1979; M.M. Indiana University 1984; Professor of Music 2005, 1993. Viola, String Methods, Music Education.
J. SCOTT TURPEN, B.M.E. Boise State University 1994; M.M. University of Georgia 1996; D.M.A. 1999; Professor of Music 2012, 2001. Saxophone.
KATRINA ZOOK, B.M. Oberlin College 1986; M.M. University of California-Santa Barbara 1992; D.M.A. Eastman School of Music 2000; Professor of Music 2011, 1999. Voice, Vocal Pedagogy, Music History, Graduate Studies Coordinator, Associate Chair.
ANNE GUZZO, B.M. University of New Mexico 1992; M.A. University of California, Santa Cruz 1996; Ph.D. University of California, Davis 2002; Associate Professor of Music 2011, 2006. Composition, Theory.
NICOLE LAMARTINE, B.M. New Mexico State 1998; M.M. 2000; D.M.A. University of Arizona 2003; Associate Professor of Music 2013, 2008. Director of Choirs.
BLAKE MCGEE, B.M. University of Minnesota 2001; M.M. 2004; D.M.A. University of Oregon 2004; Associate Professor of Music 2016, 2010. Clarinet, Musicology.
BETH VANDERBORGH, B.M. Manhattan School of Music 1988; M.M. Eastman School of Music 1990; D.M.A. University of Maryland 1995; Associate Professor of Music 2014, 2008. Cello.
HOLLY DALRYMPLE, B.M. Texas State University; M.M. University of Texas-Austin; D.M.A. University of North Texas 2013; Assistant Professor of Music 2013. Choral Music Education.
BEN MARKLEY, B.M. Fort Hays State University 2005; M.A. New York University; D.M.A. University of Colorado-Boulder; Assistant Professor of Music 2016. Jazz Studies.
TIGER ROBISON, B.M.E. University of Hartford 2005; M.S. Central Connecticut State University 2012; Ph.D. University of Hartford 2016; Assistant Professor of Music 2017. Music Education.
CRYSTAL SIEGER, B.M. Ohio State University 1992; M.M. University of Arizona 1994; Ph.D. 2012; Assistant Professor of Music 2014. Music Education.
ANDREW WHEELOCK, B.M.E. Central Michigan University 2013; M.M. University of Illinois 2015; D.M.A. 2018; Assistant Professor of Music 2018. Percussion.
CHI-CHEN WU, B.F.A. National Taiwan Normal University 1998; M.M. New England Conservatory 2002; Ph.D. New England Conservatory 2006; Assistant Professor of Music 2012. Piano and Collaborative Piano.
SHERRY SINIFT, B.M. Western Michigan University 1979; M.M. Indiana University 1981; Academic Professional Lecturer 2010. Violin, UW String Project.
JENNIFER TURPEN, B.M.E. SUNY-Potsdam 1996; M.M. University of Georgia 2000; D.M.A. 2000; Academic Professional Lecturer, Senior 2017, 2003. Theory, Saxophone.
Boddicker, Carver, Riner
Fourt, Harvey, Hoffman, Latchininsky, Smith, Strampe, Stucki, Teppa, Uno-Jack, Watt
Steve Barnhart, David Brinkman, Gordon Childs, Julia Combs, Rodney Garnett, Frederick Gersten, Brian Hanly, Larry Hensel, Edgar Lewis, Kathleen McKeage, William Stacy, Carlyle Weiss
The Department of Music offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs which combine scholarship with performance, theory with practice and the academic with the creative. It also provides an opportunity for the study and performance of music by university students who are not majors in music. By giving concerts, workshops and lectures throughout the state of Wyoming through the Fine Arts Outreach Program, the music department serves as a musical resource for the entire state. The music department is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Procedures and requirements are listed in the music department Student Handbook which is available online at www.uwyo.edu/music/forms/index.html. The music department Student Handbook and the University Catalog are binding documents for the degree programs listed below. Students must receive a “C” or better in all courses designated MUSC to satisfy department requirements. The foreign language requirement for the Bachelor of Music in Performance Vocal Emphasis degrees may be satisfied with a “C” or better in all courses. A student’s transfer courses must meet all of these requirements to be accepted for credit.
An audition is required to become a Music major or minor. The 3 Steps to Becoming a Music Major are:
Bachelor of Arts (with major in music): A program designed for the student who desires a broadly-based liberal arts program.
Bachelor of Music Performance: A four-year course of study designed for students who wish to prepare for a professional career as performer and applied teacher.
Bachelor of Music Education: A four-year course of study for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as a teacher of music in elementary or secondary schools in the instrumental, vocal, and general music fields.
A non-degree course of study for the student seeking to improve professional performance skills. The program consists of a total of 30 credit hours from applied lessons, ensembles and electives to be selected in consultation with the major adviser. Prerequisites are demonstrated evidence of advanced performance proficiency through a live or recorded audition, undergraduate degree in music, and admission to the university.
Music as an elective subject. Students from other departments of the university may, with consent of their adviser and applied instructor, elect private or class lessons in applied music (with or without previous training) and may enroll in any theory, music literature or activity course for which they are qualified. See the music department Student Handbook for requirements for a minor in music.
Organizations. Performance organizations include the Happy Jacks, Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Collegiate Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Singing Statesmen, Bel Canto, Women's Choir, and Opera Theatre. Other groups are brass, woodwind, string, percussion and piano ensembles, Vocal Jazz, Civic Chorus and Jazz Ensemble. Membership is open to qualified students in all colleges and departments of the university. Each year, in addition to frequent appearances on the campus, several of these organizations and groups tour Wyoming and the region.
For Individual Instruction:
One 1/2-hour lesson weekly, per semester: $150.00
One 1-hour lesson weekly, per semester: $300.00
For Music 4510, 4520, 4530, 4540, 4550 and 4560 (courses taken in the form of private lessons) a fee of $85.00 is assessed each semester.
Practice Rooms, per semester: $35.00
Music instrumental fee, per semester: $25.00
Music locker fee, per student, per semester: $15.00
Public School Methods fee, per class: $5.00
All music majors must successfully complete MUSC 0200 Convocation (0 credit, S/U) each semester in residence and must enroll in lessons and one ensemble per semester. Each ensemble course is deemed to be a unique course even though the course number is not unique. To fulfill this degree requirement, students will be expected to enroll in ensembles at the lower and upper divisions a minimum of four times with a career maximum of 8. Consult your advisor and the Music Handbook for specific information.
Graduates of the UW Department of Music will develop the skills, concepts, and sensitivities essential to the professional life of a musician (NASM Handbook, p. 85).
At the completion of the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, students will be able to: (1) demonstrate a level of competence as solo and ensemble performers appropriate for a musician educated in the liberal arts, (2) demonstrate specific knowledge in music theory, music history, and general studies appropriate for their professional goals, and (3) demonstrate the ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively about the art of music.
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1030 | 3 |
| MUSC 1035 | 1 |
| MUSC 1290 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP COM1 Course | 3 |
| USP FYS Course | 3 |
| USP H Course | 3 |
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1003 | 3 |
| MUSC 1040 | 3 |
| MUSC 1045 | 1 |
| MUSC 1295 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP Q Course | 3 |
| USP H Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 2030 | 3 |
| MUSC 2035 | 1 |
| MUSC 2050 | 3 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP V Course | 3 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 2055 | 3 |
| MUSC 3255 | 0 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| USP COM2 Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4070 | 3 |
| Upper division MUSC electives | 6 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 1 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| A&S Core Diversity in U.S. Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 1 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| A&S Core Global Awareness Course | 3 |
| Upper division MUSC elective* | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 1 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP COM3 Course | 3 |
| Upper division MUSC electives | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 1 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC electives* | 6 |
| Elective | 6 |
| Degree Total | 120 |
*Upper Division MUSC Electives: See complete list in Undergraduate Music Handbook.
In addition to the major requirements listed above, students must complete all university and College of Arts and Sciences requirements listed elsewhere in this Catalog. A minimum of 42 hours of the total degree must be at the junior/senior level. Check with your adviser about music courses which fulfill University Studies Program requirements.
All music majors must successfully complete MUSC 0200 Convocation (0 credit, S/U) each semester in residence and must enroll in lessons and one major ensemble per semester. Each ensemble course is deemed to be a unique course even though the course number is not unique. To fulfill this degree requirements students will be expected to enroll in ensembles at the lower and upper divisions a minimum of four times with a career maximum of 8. All string and vocal emphases must pass the piano proficiency test during their sophomore year. Class Piano 1-4 is highly recommended for those with little piano background. All wind and percussion emphases must pass Class Piano 1-2 with a B or better or may substitute the Piano Literacy exam in their place. Consult your advisor and the Music Handbook for specific information.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the UW Department of Music will develop the skills, concepts, and sensitivities essential to the professional life of a musician (NASM Handbook, p. 85).
At the completion of the Bachelor of Music degree in Performance, students will be able to: (1) demonstrate excellence as solo and ensemble performers to provide a basis for a professional career as a musician, (2) demonstrate specific knowledge in music theory, music history, and instrumental pedagogy to provide a basis for a professional career as a performing musician, and (3) demonstrate the ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively about the art of music.
University and College Requirements
In addition to the major requirements listed above, students must complete all university and College of Arts and Sciences requirements listed elsewhere in this Catalog. A minimum of 42 hours of the total degree must be at the junior/senior level. Check with your adviser about music courses which fulfill University Studies Program requirements.
Upper Division Music Electives
Upper division music electives vary per emphasis. Please see the Undergraduate Music Handbook for a full listing.
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1030 | 3 |
| MUSC 1035 | 1 |
| MUSC 1290 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 2 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP COM1 Course | 3 |
| USP FYS Course | 3 |
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1003 | 3 |
| MUSC 1040 | 3 |
| MUSC 1045 | 1 |
| MUSC 1295 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 2 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP Q Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 2030 | 3 |
| MUSC 2035 | 1 |
| MUSC 2050 | 3 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 2 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| A&S Core Global Awareness Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 2040 | 3 |
| MUSC 2045 | 1 |
| MUSC 2055 | 3 |
| MUSC 3255 | 0 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 2 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| A&S Core Diversity in the U.S. Course | 3 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4070 | 3 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC electives | 6 |
| USP COM2 Course | 3 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 3500 | 0 |
| MUSC 4615 | 2 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC electives | 6 |
| USP V Course | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4040 | 2 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC elective | 3 |
| USP COM3 Course | 3 |
| USP H Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4590 | 2 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC elective | 3 |
| USP H Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Degree Total | 120 |
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1030 | 3 |
| MUSC 1035 | 1 |
| MUSC 1290 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 2 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP COM1 Course | 3 |
| USP FYS Course | 3 |
| USP H Course | 3 |
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1003 | 3 |
| MUSC 1040 | 3 |
| MUSC 1045 | 1 |
| MUSC 1295 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 2 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP Q Course | 3 |
| USP H Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 2030 | 3 |
| MUSC 2035 | 1 |
| MUSC 2290 | 1 |
| MUSC 2050 | 3 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 2 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| USP V Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 2040 | 3 |
| MUSC 2045 | 1 |
| MUSC 2055 | 3 |
| MUSC 2295 | 1 |
| MUSC 3255 | 0 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 2 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| USP COM2 Course | 3 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4070 | 3 |
| MUSC 4615 | 2 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC electives | 6 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 3500 | 0 |
| MUSC 4615 | 2 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC elective | 3 |
| A&S Core Global Awareness Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4040 | 2 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC electives | 6 |
| USP COM3 Course | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4590 | 2 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC elective | 3 |
| A&S Core Diversity in the U.S. Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Degree Total | 120 |
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1030 | 3 |
| MUSC 1035 | 1 |
| MUSC 1290 | 1 |
| MUSC 2320 | 2 |
| MUSC 2270-06 | 2 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP COM1 Course | 3 |
| USP FYS Course | 3 |
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1003 | 3 |
| MUSC 1040 | 3 |
| MUSC 1045 | 1 |
| MUSC 1295 | 1 |
| MUSC 2325 | 2 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 2 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP Q Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 2030 | 3 |
| MUSC 2035 | 1 |
| MUSC 2050 | 3 |
| MUSC 2290 | 1 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 2 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP H Course/Foreign Language | 4 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 2040 | 3 |
| MUSC 2045 | 1 |
| MUSC 2055 | 3 |
| MUSC 2395 | 0 |
| MUSC 3255 | 0 |
| MUSC 3295 | 1 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 2 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP H Course/Foreign Language | 4 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4070 | 3 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC electives | 5 |
| USP COM2 Course | 3 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 3500 | 0 |
| MUSC 4610 | 2 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC electives | 5 |
| USP V Course | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC elective | 3 |
| USP COM3 Course | 3 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| A&S Core Diversity in the U.S. Course | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4590 | 2 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC elective | 3 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| A&S Core Global Awareness Course | 3 |
| Degree Total | 120 |
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1030 | 3 |
| MUSC 1035 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 2 |
| MUSC 1280 | 1 |
| USP COM1 Course | 3 |
| USP FYS Course | 3 |
| USP H Course | 3 |
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1003 | 3 |
| MUSC 1040 | 3 |
| MUSC 1045 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 2 |
| MUSC 1280 | 1 |
| USP Q Course | 3 |
| USP H Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 2030 | 3 |
| MUSC 2035 | 1 |
| MUSC 2050 | 3 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 2 |
| MUSC 1280 | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| USP V Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 2040 | 3 |
| MUSC 2045 | 1 |
| MUSC 2055 | 3 |
| MUSC 2395 | 0 |
| MUSC 3255 | 0 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 2 |
| MUSC 1280 | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| USP COM2 Course | 3 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4070 | 3 |
| MUSC 4600 | 2 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 2 |
| MUSC 3280 | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC electives | 6 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 3500 | 0 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 2 |
| MUSC 3280 | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC electives | 5 |
| A&S Core Global Awareness Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4040 | 2 |
| MUSC 4650 | 3 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 2 |
| MUSC 3280 | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC elective | 3 |
| USP COM3 Course | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4590 | 2 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 2 |
| MUSC 3280 | 1 |
| Upper division MUSC elective | 3 |
| A&S Core Diversity in the U.S. Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Degree Total | 120 |
All music majors must successfully complete MUSC 0200 Convocation (0 credit, S/U) each semester in residence and must enroll in lessons and one ensemble per semester. Each ensemble course is deemed to be a unique course even though the course number is not unique. To fulfill this degree requirement, students will be expected to enroll in ensembles at the lower and upper divisions a minimum of four times with a career maximum of 8. All music majors must pass the piano proficiency test during their sophomore year. Class Piano 1-4 is highly recommended for majors with little piano background. Consult your advisor and the Music Handbook for specific information.
Graduates of the UW Department of Music will develop the skills, concepts, and sensitivities essential to the professional life of a musician (NASM Handbook, p. 85).
At the completion of the Bachelor of Music Education degree, students will be able to: (1) demonstrate skill as solo and ensemble performers who can work as professional educators, (2) demonstrate specific knowledge in music theory, music history, and instrumental and vocal pedagogy to provide a basis for a professional career as a music educator, (3) demonstrate the ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively about the art of music, and (4) demonstrate the pedagogical background and teaching experience to function as effective K-12 music educators.
In addition to the major requirements listed below, students must complete all university requirements listed elsewhere in this Catalog. A minimum of 42 hours of the total degree must be at the junior/senior level. Check with your adviser about music courses which fulfill University Studies Program requirements.
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1030 | 3 |
| MUSC 1035 | 1 |
| MUSC 1290 | 1 |
| MUSC 1370 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 1 |
| USP COM1 Course | 3 |
| USP FYS Course | 3 |
| USP H Course | 3 |
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1003 | 3 |
| MUSC 1025 | 2 |
| MUSC 1040 | 3 |
| MUSC 1045 | 1 |
| MUSC 1295 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP Q Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1340 | 1 |
| MUSC 1352 | 2 |
| MUSC 1360 | 1 |
| MUSC 2030 | 3 |
| MUSC 2035 | 1 |
| MUSC 2050 | 3 |
| MUSC 2290 | 1 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP COM2 Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1312 | 2 |
| MUSC 1332 | 2 |
| MUSC 2040 | 3 |
| MUSC 2045 | 1 |
| MUSC 2055 | 3 |
| MUSC 2295 | 1 |
| MUSC 2395 | 0 |
| MUSC 3255 | 0 |
| MUSC 3265 | 0 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP V Course | 3 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| EDST 2450 | 3 |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1322 | 2 |
| MUSC 4070 | 3 |
| MUSC 4455 | 3 |
| MUSC 4705 | 1 |
| MUSC 4750 | 1 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 1 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| EDEX 2484 | 3 |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4380 | 2 |
| MUSC 4460 | 3 |
| MUSC 4620 | 1 |
| MUSC 4780 | 2 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 1 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 3015 | 3 |
| MUSC 4155 | 0 |
| MUSC 4465 | 3 |
| MUSC 4715 | 1 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Spring* | Hrs. |
| MUSC 4700 | 8 |
| MUSC 4710 | 8 |
| Degree Total | 121 |
*No other coursework may be taken during residency; 2.750 UW GPA and 3.000 GPA in major content courses.
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1030 | 3 |
| MUSC 1035 | 1 |
| MUSC 1290 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP COM1 Course | 3 |
| USP FYS Course | 3 |
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1003 | 3 |
| MUSC 1025 | 2 |
| MUSC 1040 | 3 |
| MUSC 1045 | 1 |
| MUSC 1295 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP Q Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1352 | 2 |
| MUSC 1340 | 1 |
| MUSC 1360 | 1 |
| MUSC 2030 | 3 |
| MUSC 2035 | 1 |
| MUSC 2050 | 3 |
| MUSC 2290 | 1 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP COM2 Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1312 | 2 |
| MUSC 1332 | 2 |
| MUSC 2040 | 3 |
| MUSC 2045 | 1 |
| MUSC 2055 | 3 |
| MUSC 2295 | 1 |
| MUSC 2395 | 0 |
| MUSC 3255 | 0 |
| MUSC 3265 | 0 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP V Course | 3 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| EDST 2450 | 3 |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1322 | 2 |
| MUSC 4455 | 3 |
| MUSC 4705 | 1 |
| MUSC 4070 | 3 |
| MUSC 1*** Second String Instrument | 1 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 1 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| EDEX 2484 | 3 |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4460 | 3 |
| MUSC 4620 | 1 |
| MUSC 4780 | 2 |
| MUSC 1*** Second String Instrument | 1 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 1 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 3015 | 3 |
| MUSC 4155 | 0 |
| MUSC 4715 | 1 |
| MUSC 4465 | 3 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| USP H Course | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Spring* | Hrs. |
| MUSC 4700 | 8 |
| MUSC 4710 | 8 |
| Degree Total |
126 |
*No other coursework may be taken during residency; 2.750 UW GPA and 3.000 GPA in major content courses.
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1030 | 3 |
| MUSC 1035 | 1 |
| MUSC 1290 | 1 |
| MUSC 2320 | 2 |
| MUSC 2270-06 | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP COM1 Course | 3 |
| USP FYS Course | 3 |
| FRESHMAN YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1003 | 3 |
| MUSC 1025 | 2 |
| MUSC 1040 | 3 |
| MUSC 1045 | 1 |
| MUSC 1295 | 1 |
| MUSC 2000-level Applied Lessons II | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP Q Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1340 | 1 |
| MUSC 1352 | 2 |
| MUSC 1360 | 1 |
| MUSC 2030 | 3 |
| MUSC 2035 | 1 |
| MUSC 2050 | 3 |
| MUSC 2290 | 1 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP COM2 Course | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1312 | 2 |
| MUSC 1332 | 2 |
| MUSC 2040 | 3 |
| MUSC 2045 | 1 |
| MUSC 2055 | 3 |
| MUSC 2295 | 1 |
| MUSC 2395 | 0 |
| MUSC 3255 | 0 |
| MUSC 3265 | 0 |
| MUSC 3000-level Applied Lessons III | 1 |
| A 1000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP V Course | 3 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| EDST 2450 | 3 |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 1322 | 2 |
| MUSC 4455 | 3 |
| MUSC 4705 | 1 |
| MUSC 4070 | 3 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 1 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| JUNIOR YEAR: Spring | Hrs. |
| EDEX 2484 | 3 |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 4460 | 3 |
| MUSC 4620 | 1 |
| MUSC 4790 | 2 |
| MUSC 4000-level Applied Lessons IV | 1 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Fall | Hrs. |
| MUSC 0200 | 0 |
| MUSC 3015 | 3 |
| MUSC 4155 | 0 |
| MUSC 4465 | 3 |
| MUSC 4715 | 1 |
| MUSC 5000-level Applied Lessons V | 2 |
| A 3000-level Ensemble | 1 |
| USP PN Course | 3 |
| USP H Course | 3 |
| SENIOR YEAR: Spring* | Hrs. |
| MUSC 4700 | 8 |
| MUSC 4710 | 8 |
| Degree Total | 124 |
*No other coursework may be taken during residency; 2.750 UW GPA and 3.000 GPA in major content courses.
The Department of Music offers programs leading to the Master of Music in Performance and to the Master of Music Education.
The following prerequisites and credit hours will pertain to individual lessons for all the instruments and voice listed below. All students enrolled in MUSC 5080 through MUSC 5670 levels will be required to take a jury examination at the end of the semester to determine, in part, the final grade. (See current fee schedule for listing of fees in Individual Lessons.)
In addition to the minimum requirements set forth in this Catalog, the Department of Music requires that applicants for graduate programs submit supplementary documentation of their preparation for advanced study in music.
Those interested in graduate study in music are encouraged to contact the Graduate Studies Coordinator for the Department of Music, Dr. Katrina Zook (kzook@uuwyo.edu), or the Area Coordinator for each instrument or voice cited on the Department of Music website (www.uwyo.edu/music/).
In order to apply, please submit the following via the University of Wyoming's online application system (www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html):
A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.000 is required. The GRE is not required for admission consideration.
All accepted graduate students in the Mast of Music (MM) or Master of Music Education (MME) programs will take the Graduate Entrance Examinations in music history and music theory prior to matriculation. If a student does not pass one or more sections, they must take an online refresher course prior to undertaking advanced coursework.
International applicants who are not native English speakers must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores (TOEFL minimum = 76, IELTS minimum = 6.0). If an international applicant wishes to be considered for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship, the applicant should also submit the results of an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). Please contact the UW English Language Center if you have questions regarding the OPI (www.uwyo.edu/elc/international-teaching-assistants/graduate_admissions/index.html).
Applicants for the MM program should also request an audition and apply for music scholarship consideration via the Audition and Scholarships link found on the Graduate page of the Department of Music website (www.uwyo.edu/music/graduate_students/index.html). Applicants for the MME program should send their supporting documents (video of teaching/rehearsing, statement of music education philosophy, writing sample) directly to Dr. Crystal Sieger, Music Education Coordinator (csieger@uwyo.edu).
Master of Music Education
An earned, documented Bachelor of Music Education degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
One year of teaching experience plus:
An active background in music education,
A DVD of classroom teaching and/or rehearsing,
A one- to three-page statement of music education philosophy,
Three letters of recommendation, one from an immediate supervisor, of teaching effectiveness.
A writing sample from an extensive undergraduate research paper.
Learning Outcomes
Master of Music in Performance
An earned, documented bachelor of music performance or bachelor of arts degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Live audition or a performance CD or DVD demonstrating:
A strong sense of musicality,
Technical proficiency,
Stylistically correct performance practices in at least three historical periods, where applicable,
A working knowledge of the standard repertoire,
Also, a portfolio of work showing concentrated activity on the major instrument or voice area.
Learning Outcomes
Graduate assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis to defray some of the costs of graduate study and to provide practical experience working under the guidance of faculty members.
Criteria that are taken into account in awarding assistantships include: academic preparation, performing ability, and special skills that would prove valuable in carrying out the duties of the assistantship, as well as, needs of the department.
To be considered for a graduate assistantship, the candidate must be fully admitted through the university. The application for an assistantship is accessed via the UW Graduate Admissions application. After considering the merits of the application, the department then nominates candidates to the university. Applications for assistantships are due by February 15.
Master's Programs
Each of the degree programs consists of 30 semester hours of work composed of the following elements:
Basic music core (11 hours)
MUSC 5310. Bibliographical Research, 2 hours
Upper-division music history, 3 to 6 hours
Upper-division music theory, 3 to 6 hours
Major area courses (12-16 hours)
Thesis requirement (Plan A, four hours); (Plan B, zero hours)
The thesis requirement may be fulfilled under the Plan B paper/lecture-recital as appropriate to the specific degree program. A proposal for a thesis or Plan B paper must be submitted to and approved by the student’s graduate committee chair.
Electives (0 to 7 hours)
Master of Music Education
Plan A or Plan B
To earn a Master of Music Education, students must complete the following requirements:
Basic music core, (11 hours)
Major area courses (12 - 15 hours)
EDRE 5530. Introduction to Research, 3 hours
MUSC 5760. Music Education Seminar, 2 hours
MUSC 5720. Music Supervision, 2 hours
Music education electives, 5-8 hours
Thesis requirement (0 to 4 hours)
Plan A: MUSC 5960. Thesis Research, four hours (the thesis must be on a music education topic), or
Plan B: Plan B paper, plus extra courses, 0 hours
Electives (4 to 7 hours)
Master of Music in Performance
Plan B
To earn a Master of Music in Performance, students must complete the following requirements:
Basic music core (11 hours minimum)
Major area courses (16 hours minimum)
Requirement in lieu of thesis:
Foreign language requirement (voice majors only). Singers must demonstrate acceptable proficiency in singing in Italian, German, French, and English.
Electives (0 to 3 hours)
Both degrees require successful completion of the written comprehensive exams, which cover theory, history, and the major area.
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