2013-2014 Music Handbook - Missouri Valley College

Missouri Valley College 

Division of Fine Arts 

Music Handbook 

2013-2014

DIVISION OF FINE ARTS FACULTY 

MUSIC FACULTY 

Garry Anders 

Assistant Professor of Music 

Director, MVC Bands 

andersg@moval.edu 

831– 4222 - Morrison Fine Art Bld 

Diana Malan, Division Chair 

Associate Professor of Music/Theatre 

Director, MVC Choirs 

maland@moval.edu 

831-4215—Morrison Fine Arts Bldg 

Michael Martin 

Instructor of Music 

Director, MVC Drumline 

martinm@moval.edu 

831-4222—Morrison Fine Arts Bldg. 

DANCE FACULTY 

Janie Morgan 

Associate Professor of Dance 

Director, MVC Repertory Dance Ensemble 

morganj@moval.edu 

831-4050—Morrison Fine Arts Bldg 

MUSIC ADJUNCT FACULTY 

Charles Ferguson 

Adjunct Instructor of Applied Music 

fergusonc@moval.edu 

Morrison Fine Arts Bldg 

Jessica Riggins 

Adjunct Instructor of Music 

rigginsj@moval.edu 

Milena Simic 

Adjunct Instructor of Applied Piano 

simic@moval.edu 

DANCE ADJUNCT FACULTY 

Haley Jameson 

Adjunct Instrucotr of Dance 

jamesonh@moval.edu 

THEATRE ADJUNCT FACULTY 

Dyann Rozema 

Adjunct Instructor of Theatre 

Costume Designer/Shop Supervisor 

rozemad@moval.edu 

831-4144—Eckilson-Mabee Theatre 

THEATRE FACULTY 

Harold Hynick 

Assistant Professor of Theatre 

Director, Flatliners Improv Troupe 

hynickh@moval.edu 


Jay Rozema 

Associate Professor of Theatre 

Director of Technical Theatre 

rozemaj@moval.edu 


VISUAL ARTS FACULTY 

Charity-Mika Woodard 

Associate Professor of Visual Art 

woodardc@moval.edu 

831-4175—Baity Hall Art Studio 

VISUAL ARTS ADJUNCT FACULTY 

Dan Gemkow 

Adjunct Instructor of Visual Art 

gemkowd@moval.edu 

Matt Moyer 

Adjunct Instructor of Graphic Design 

moyerm@moval.edu 

Valerie Wedel 

Adjunct Instructor of Visual Art 

wedelv@moval.edu 

831– 4207 - Young Hall Ceramics Studio 

http://www.moval.edu/fine_arts/index.php 

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PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES 

Each year the Division of Fine Arts offers a production season that consists of musicals, plays, 

choral music shows, instrumental & choral concerts, dance concerts, and student music 

recitals. All interested students are invited to participate. 

Requirements for production involvement: 

Must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA 

Must have a 2.0 GPA during previous semester 

MVC Choirs offer a variety of vocal opportunities for students. There are three choral groups for 

students to participate in: Valley Connection show choir, MVC Concert Choir and Valley Voices (vocal jazz 

group). Each choral group has their own diverse style and are open to all interested students. Small 

ensemble and solo work are also offered within the choirs. The groups present annual Christmas and 

Spring Shows. Tour performances are also scheduled throughout the school year. Scholarships are 

available to qualified students. For more information contact Professor Diana Malan (660) 831-4215 

(Director, MVC Choirs) 

MVC Instrumental program offers the following groups: Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Drumline. A 

variety of small ensembles and solo work are also available to students. The Concert and Jazz Bands 

present concerts throughout the school year. Drumline performs at home football games. Scholarships 

are available to qualified tudents. For more information contact Professor Garry Anders (660) 831-4222 

(Director, MVC Bands) 

MVC Repertory Dance Ensemble provides performance, choreographic and pre-production 

opportunities for our students throughout the year. The ensemble's broad repertory consists of modern, 

jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop and ethnic dance works. Collaborations with musicians, guest artists 

and community members provides students with excellent pre-professional dance experience. 

Scholarships are available to qualified students. For information on upcoming performances see the 

Production Calendar. For more information please contact Professor Janie Morgan (660) 831-4050 

(Artistic Director and Choreographer) 

Flatliners (MVC’s own Improvisational Comedy Troupe) were founded in 2001 and ever since, their 

performances have been a favorite of Valley’s theatrical offerings. The students involved put on a monthly 

formatted improvisation show for the campus and community. Scholarships are available to qualified 

students. If you are interested in participating in “The Flatliners,” booking the group to perform, or would 

just like more information contact Profess Harold Hynick (660) 831-4052 (Director) 

MET (Morris Experimental Theatre) is designed for intimate productions, student directing and acting 

projects. Throughout the school year full length plays, one act plays, original plays, and student 

generated projects are presented in the space. The studio is open to all interested students. For more 

information contact Professor Harold Hynick (660-831-4052) 

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CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES 

VALLEY 

CONNECTION 

SHOW CHOIR 

A choreographed 

choir with repertoire 

consisting of 

contemporary music in the 

show-pop style. Auditions are 

required. Selected members 

are expected to make a 

commitment for the 

school year. 

MVC JAZZ BAND 

Study and performance of 

traditional and progressive 

jazz-rock music. 

MVC CONCERT CHOIR 

A choral ensemble open to 

all interested singers. 

Repertoire includes foreign 

language, sacred, 

Broadway, contemporary, 

and concert/festival. 

MVC DRUMLINE 

Appears at all home football 

games and playoff games. Eight 

week study of cadences and 

fundamentals of playing 

percussion instruments 

MVC CONCERT BAND 

VALLEY VOICES 

A vocal ensemble that 

focuses on jazz and 

acappella styles of music. 

Auditions are required. 

Selected members are 

expected to make a 

commitment for the 

school year. 

Open to any instrumentalist with 

performing ability on a band 

instrument. The band performs 

original band literature and 

transcriptions of many famous works. 

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DEGREES/ACADEMIC CRITERIA/EXPECTATIONS 

Expectations for Students in the Division of Fine Arts: 

Attend all classes 

Complete all assignments on time, and as directed 

Follow through on commitments 

Maintain focus on the task at hand 

Give your best efforts to all you undertake 

Academic Criteria for participation in productions and performance groups: 

Maintain an overall GPA of no less than 2.0 

Have a semester GPA of no less than 2.0 

Provide proof of current and overall GPA at all auditions 

Provide proof of class attendance and coursework at all auditions 

**Productions include all mainstage and black box shows 

**Performance groups include Show Choir, Repertory Dance Ensemble, Flatliners, and Instrumental audition groups. 

Criteria for acceptance into and maintaining enrollment in teacher education: 

Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher or 2.5 with an ACT score of 20 or higher 

Grade of “C” or higher in ED 100 

Qualifying scores of 235 or higher on every subtest area of the C-Base exam 

Evidence of competency in written and oral communication to be judged through EN 160 (“C” or higher grade) and SP 100 

(“C” or higher grade) 

Praxis exam must be passed prior to student teaching. 

DEGREES: 

BS (Bachelor of Science) 

The BS degree requires more coursework in math/science rather than language/literautre. 

BA (Bachelor of Arts) 

The BA degree is appropriate for students who plan to major in Dance, General Theatre or 

General Music. Art and Music Education students may also elect to pursue the B.A. degree. 

The degree requires more coursework in the language/literature area. 

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MVC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE CURRICULUM 

New core effective for 2012-2013 school year 

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MVC GENERAL EDUCATION CORE CURRICULUM 

B.A.—Bachelor of Arts; B.S.Bachelor of Science; B.F.A.—Bachelor of Fine Arts 

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GENERAL MUSIC 

41 Total Hours 

COURSE SEMESTER GRADE REPEAT 

MU 110: Class Piano I (1) Fall _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 111: Class Piano II (1) Spring _______________ __________ __________ 

APPLIED LESSONS: (4 HRS—must concentrate in one area): MU 140, MU 145, MU 146, MU 147 

Fall, Spring _______________ __________ __________ 

_______________ __________ __________ 

_______________ __________ __________ 

_______________ __________ __________ 

ENSEMBLE WORK (4 HRS—majors must participate in a music ensemble every semester): MU 170, MU 178 

Fall, Spring _______________ __________ __________ 

_______________ __________ __________ 

_______________ __________ __________ 

_______________ __________ __________ 

MU 250: Music Theory I (3) Fall _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 252: Aural Training I (1) Fall _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 251: Music Theory II (3) Spring _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 253: Aural Training II (1) Spring _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 320: Music Theory III (3) Fall _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 321: Music Theory IV (3) Spring _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 350: Conducting I (2) Fall even _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 351: Music Composition (3) Spring even _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 370: Music History I (3) Fall odd _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 371: Music History II (3) Spring odd _______________ __________ __________ 

Senior Seminar (1) Fall, Spring _______________ __________ __________ 

5 HRS Upper Division Elective Hours: approval of advisor 

MU __________ ____________________________ _______________ __________ __________ 

MU __________ ____________________________ _______________ __________ __________ 

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MUSIC EDUCATION—CHORAL (K-12) 

48 Total Hours 



MU 111: Classd Piano II (1) Spring _______________ __________ __________ 

APPLIED LESSONS: (6 HRS—must concentrate in primary area): F/S: MU 140 

ENSEMBLE WORK (6 HRS—majors must participate in a music ensemble every semester): F/S: MU 170 








MU 352: Conducting II (2) Spring even _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 360: Choral Techniques (2) Fall even _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 362: Choral Literature (2) Spring even _______________ __________ __________ 



MU 385: Choral Arranging (2) Spring odd _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 460: Methods for Tchg Elem Sch Music (2) F _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 461: Methods for Tchg Mid/Sec Sch Music (2) F _______________ __________ __________ 

**Music Education majors must pass a piano proficiency exam (see page 14) 

**Music Education majors must complete the professional education courses (see page 11) 

**See page 5 for acceptance into the teacher education program 

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MUSIC EDUCATION—INSTRUMENTAL (K-12) 

48 CREDIT HOURS 



MU 111: Class Piano II (1) Spring _______________ __________ __________ 

APPLIED LESSONS: (6 HRS—must concentrate in primary area): F/S: MU 145, MU 146 

ENSEMBLE WORK (4 HRS—majors must participate in a music ensemble every semester): F/S: MU 178 

MU 210: String Techniques (1) Fall even _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 211: Woodwind Techniques I (1) Spring even _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 212: Woodwind Techniques II (1) Spring odd _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 213: Brass Techniques I (1) Spring even _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 214: Brass Techniques II (1) Spring odd _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 215: Percussion Techniques (1) Fall odd _______________ __________ __________ 








MU 352: Conducting II (2) Spring even _______________ __________ __________ 



MU 380: Instrumental Arr (2) Fall odd _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 460: Methods for Tchg Elem Sch Music (2) F _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 462: Methods for Tchg Mid/Sec Sch Music (2) F _______________ __________ __________ 

**Music Education majors must pass a piano proficiency exam (see page 14) 

**Music Education majors must complete the professional education courses (see page 11) 

**See page 5 for acceptance into the teacher education program 

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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES 


ED 100: Intro to Teaching (3) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 191: Secondary Practicum I (1) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 260: Ed of the Exceptional Child (3) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 300: Instructional Methodology (3) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 311: Educational Psychcology (3) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 322: Teaching Reading in content area (2) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 335: Interp of Ed Tests and Measurements (3) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 206: Beginning Portfolio Development (1) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 306: Intermediate Portfolio Development (1) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 406: Advanced Portfolio Development (1) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 307: Classroom Org & Management (2) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 352: Secondary Clinical Experience (2) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 415: Student teaching Seminar (1) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 491: Student Teaching (6-12) _______________ __________ __________ 

ED 44x: Tech of Teaching Music (2) _______________ __________ __________ 

PY 275: Adolescent Psychology (3) _______________ __________ __________ 

MU 110: Class Piano I 

MU 111: Class Piano II 

OR 2 semesters of MU 147 (Applied Piano) 

MU 250: Music Theory I 

MU 252: Aural Training I 

MU 251: Music Theory II 

MU 253: Aural Training II 

MU 370 or MU 371: Music History I or II 

Applied Lessons: 2 credit hours 

Ensemble work: 2 credit hours 

5 elective hours: 300/400 level 

MUSIC MINOR 

22 total hours 

**Music majors/minors are required to participate in a music ensemble every semester. 

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STUDENT JURY INFORMATION 

All students pursuing degrees in the Division of Fine Arts are required to participate in yearly 

Student Juries. This is an opportunity for students to review their artistic background reflecting on 

what they’ve gained/learned throughout each experience. 

Juries are part of your required yearly assessment process which must be completed for approval of 

graduation. It is an opportunity to get feedback from your faculty/panel members, to set goals for 

yourself, and to learn more about where you are in your devleopment. 

INSTRUMENTAL JURIES 

Juries serve the following purposes: 

Provides feedback to students on a per semester basis 

Provides information to instructors regarding the quality of their teaching 

Provides performance opportunities for students each semester 

Juries will take place each semester on or near the final day of class with an assigned time 

All instrumental music majors must play at every jury 

All students taking applied lessons must play at each jury for the semester they are enrolled in 

lessons 

Juries of music majors not taking applied lessons will consist of 

* scales including chromatic, major, and minor 

* prepared piece of not less than four and no more than 6 minutes 

* brief sight reading piece 

* verbal and written feedback from at least four faculty members 

Juries of music majors taking applied lessons will consist of 

* scales including chromatic, major, minor, modes, and diminished based on number of previous 

applied lesson semesters 

* prepared piece or pieces not less that six minutes no more than eight 

* sight reading 

* 30 percent of final applied lesson grade will consist of jury grade 


Jury for non music majors taking applied lessons will consist of 

* scales 

* prepared piece of not less than three minutes, no more than five 

* brief sight reading 

* 30 percent of final applied lesson grade will consist of jury grade 


Note: Beginning Spring of 2013, pre-requisite for enrollment in applied lessons is participation in 

the previous semester jury. 

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STUDENT JURY INFORMATION 

VOCAL JURIES 

Freshmen, Sophomore, and Juniors do Vocal Juries 

Seniors will present a full recital with Senior Seminar 

Student Juries will take place in March (the week prior to Spring Break) 

JURY REQUIREMENTS: 

Perform two contrasting vocal selections: (limit of 5- 6 minutes) 

*Your selections should demonstrate your vocal abilities, including range, dynamics, tempo, 

diction, interpretation, etc. 

Score/Song Analysis: 

*A complete score/song analysis must be submitted for each vocal selection 

Sight Reading/Ear Training: 

*You will be given a brief piece to sight read 

*You will be given ear training exercises to do 

Resume/Transcript: 

*A current resume and transcript must be submitted 

Panel Interview: 

*Faculty and guest panelists will provide feedback regarding your performance and sight 

reading. 

*Be prepared to answer questions regarding your performance, score analysis, and college 

progress. 

MISSION STATEMENT/LEARNING OUTCOMES 

Music Mission Statement: The Missouri Valley College Music program is committed to 

developing the full potential of students by providing a personalized, hands-on learning 

environment that fosters an appreciation and understanding of music: that encourages musical 

creativity and artistic expression; that provides a variety of musical opportunities; and that offers 

an integrated curriculum which prepares students for teaching, graduate school, or careers in music. 

Learning Outcomes: 

* Students will have a solid grounding in music history, music literature, and music theory. 

* Students will have a solid understanding of the collaborative process. 

* Students will demonstrate the ability to use critical ideas, interpretations, and judgments orally 

and in writing. 

* Students will develop an understanding of aesthetic qualities. 

* Students will demonstrate the ability to apply proper technical skills in their music. 

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PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM 

Music Education Majors 

All music education major students must pass a piano proficiency exam to be certified 

by the state of Missouri to teach music. 

The following materials must be performed: 

*All 12 major scales, three octaves with arpeggios in quarter notes at quarter note 

equals 120. The Arpeggios are to be played as half notes. 

*All 12 melodic minor scales, three octaves with arpeggios in quarter notes at quarter 

note equals 120. The Arpeggios are to be played as half notes. 

*A church hymn (student’s choice) 

*A Bach Chorale (students’ choice) 

*“Minuet” by Luigi Boccherini in E Major 

*“Prelude and Fugue” by Johann Bach, Book 1, No. 2 from “The Well Tempered Clavier” 

*A short sight reading example 

Proficiency may be taken during the last three weeks of any semester selected by the student. 

The date and time of the exam must be made by midterm of that semester with Garry Anders or 

Diana Malan. The date and time must be agreed upon by all parties, in writing. Students will be 

judged by three faculty members and must pass at least 80 percent of the requirements in order 

to have passed the proficiency exam. 

If a student fails the exam (less than 80%), he/she may request another opportunity to attempt 

the proficiency. This may occur in the following semester two weeks before midterms. 

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CODE OF CONDUCT 

The faculty of the Division of Fine Arts wishes to instill the highest level of 

discipline and professionalism in future artists. 

In that spirit, we have adopted the following: 

AN ARTIST’S CODE OF CONDUCT: 

 

 

 

 

 

I will honor my personal creativity by expressing myself to the greatest ability. 

I am an integral part of the creative process and will function as an inventive 

collaborator. There is a time to give creative input and a time to take notes. I will 

learn the difference. 

I will take direction and constructive criticism from my director, teacher, or supervisor 

in the spirit they are given, knowing they serve to help me become a more powerful 

presence on stage or in the classroom. 

I will be emotionally ready and physically prepared to work when rehearsal or 

class begins. 

I will bring solutions, not problems to every rehearsal and class project. 

Love the art in yourself and not yourself in the art. 

Remember: there are no small parts, only small actors. 

Never come into the theatre or classroom with mud on your feet. Leave your dust and dirt outside. 

Check your little worries, squabbles, petty difficulties with your outside clothing -- all the things 

that ruin your life and draw your attention away from your art -- at the door. 

-Konstantin Stanislavski- 

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