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Andrews University

Apr 02, 2025

2024-2025 Academic Bulletin

Hamel Hall, Room 207
269-471-3555; FAX 269-471-6339
music@andrews.edu

Please visit the Department of Music website for additional information.

Faculty
Max Keller, Chair
Marc Élysée
Byron Graves
Charles Reid
Karin Thompson
Carla L. Trynchuk
Chi Yong Yun
Stephen P. Zork

Lilianne Doukhan, Emerita
Carlos Flores, Emeritus
Claudio Gonzalez, Emeritus
Alan Mitchell, Emeritus

Rose Eide-Altman, Adjunct

Academic Programs	Credits
BA: Music	41
BS in Music	92
BMus: Composition	78
BMus: Music Education Teacher Certification	87 35+
BMus: Performance	89-91
Minor in Music	19
MA: Music	32
MMus: Conducting	33
MMus: Music Education	33
MMus: Music Ministry	34
MMus: Performance	32

Mission

To mentor students in artistic, intellectual, and character development. Faculty of the Department of Music are committed to providing a vibrant musical and learning environment to nurture artistic and creative growth in all students of music, to encourage and guide students through dynamic interaction in classroom and practical experiences as they mature into tomorrow’s music professionals, and to mentor students in responsible use of their talents for service to Christ and to humanity.

Undergraduate Information

Bachelor curricula in music provide a comprehensive exposure to and experience with the performance, history, and theory of music. Students receive hands-on supervised teaching experience in studio or classroom teaching.

Non-music majors may take courses in music or participate in music lessons or ensembles for credit or non-credit. See the Andrews Core Experience for more information.

The Andrews University Department of Music has been a member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1964. Music majors may choose to join the student chapter of Music Educators National Conference.

Enrollment

Students who have declared a music major or minor meet with the Music Department freshman advisor who facilitates the admission and enrollment process. Status as an undergraduate music major is provisional until the student demonstrates academic and performance skills on an acceptable level. See the Department of Music Student Handbook for further information.

Student Handbook. The Department of Music Student Handbook, available on the Department of Music website, provides clarification of general guidelines, requirements, and standards as well as information concerning recital attendance, recital requirements, and financial aid and departmental scholarships.

Applied Music General Requirements. All music majors register in applied music for every semester in residence and until they complete their senior recital.

Applied Music Examination Requirements. All music majors participate in an applied music examination at least twice during the school year. See the Department of Music Student Handbook for full details.

Ensemble Requirements. All music majors must enroll in a large ensemble corresponding to their area of emphasis each semester of residence for a minimum of 8 credits. Students who require more than eight semesters to complete their degree must continue to participate in an ensemble during each semester of residence.

Minimum Passing Grades. For music majors pursuing the BMus in music education, no grade lower than a C in an applied lesson, ensemble, or music class will count towards fulfillment of degree or program requirements. This includes transfer music credits. All other undergraduate music degrees follow the university standard for minimum passing grades in the major or minor.

Piano Proficiency. All music majors and minors are required to achieve an acceptable level of piano proficiency. This requirement may be met in one of the following two ways: 1) by passing the piano proficiency requirement as stated in the document Andrews University Department of Music Information Sheet: Piano Proficiency Examination available at the Music Office as well as at the Department of Music website, or 2) by taking four semesters of piano proficiency instruction for credit (majors) or two semesters (minors) at the Andrews University Department of Music with a satisfactory grade in each semester. Students choosing the first of these two options are expected to take the Piano Proficiency Examination before the end of the second semester of their freshman year; students choosing the second option are expected to enroll in the course sequence MUPF117-120 Piano Proficiency during their first year in residence. If one of these two options is not met, students will not be allowed to register for upper-division classes (with the exception of ensembles) or upper-division applied lessons until the Piano Proficiency requirement has been met.

Recital Attendance. All music majors are required to enroll in the course MUPF 489 Recital Attendance each semester in residence. Music minors are required to enroll in this course for four (4) semesters.

Upper-division Status. Request for advancement to upper-division status is submitted by the end of the sophomore year. See the Department of Music Student Handbook for full information.

State Certification. Students planning to teach music in K–12 must take the Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree and also complete required education courses specified by the School of Education (College of Education & International Services).

Denominational Certification is not automatic with state certification and is not required for graduation. Contact the certification clerk in the School of Education (College of Education & International Services) for full information.

Music Performance Credits

The Department of Music offers individual instruction in all major instruments and voice which may fulfill music major or non-music major elective requirements. Course outlines detailing specific course content are available from the instructor. The requirements correlate with guidelines suggested by the National Association of Schools of Music as outlined in the Department of Music Student Handbook.

Graduate Information

Master curricula in Music provide a comprehensive exposure to and experience with the performance, history, and theory of music. Students receive hands-on supervised teaching experience in studio or classroom teaching.

Non-music graduate students may take courses in music or participate in music lessons or ensembles for credit or non-credit. The Andrews University Department of Music has been a member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1964. Music Education students may choose to join the student chapter of Music Educators National Conference.

Graduate Programs Admission Requirements

General requirements for admission to graduate study as stated in the Admissions section of this bulletin.
Musicians with various backgrounds often qualify to study music at the graduate level. Normally, a baccalaureate degree with a major in music is required; however, the following categories may also qualify:

1. Students with an earned baccalaureate degree within any major, assuming adequate undergraduate preparation in music. Adequate preparation includes mastery of music theory equivalent to content of MUCT242 Music Theory IV and MUCT153 Ear Training Laboratory III; mastery of music history equivalent to content of MUHL446-448 Music Literature and Style (Antiquity to Present); and mastery of level of performance appropriate to the specific chosen master’s program.
2. Students who have completed programs comparable to the baccalaureate degree from non-United States institutions, with the level of mastery described in segment 1.

Entrance Examinations. The Department of Music requires entrance examinations in music history and literature, music theory, and an audition in the major area of performance for all entering students prior to admission. Students scoring above 70% on both exams may start their program without review courses. Students scoring from 40-70% on either or both exams must take review courses in those area(s) and earn a minimum of a B grade. Students scoring below 40% will not be admitted to the graduate program, although they may re-take the exams once after a waiting period of 3 months. Another option is to take remedial undergraduate courses in the deficient area.
A Graduate Scholarship Tuition Reduction is available to students with a minimum GRE Exam score of 297 (quantitative + verbal) or Music Placement Exam average score of 70% or higher.
Student Handbook. The Department of Music Student Handbook, available on the Department of Music website, provides clarification of general guidelines, requirements, and standards as well as information concerning recital attendance, recital requirements, and financial aid and departmental scholarships.
Piano Proficiency. Graduate students are required to achieve an acceptable level of piano proficiency. Those who have not demonstrated their proficiency on the undergraduate level may meet this requirement in one of the following two ways: 1) by passing the piano proficiency test as stated in the document Andrews University Department of Music Information Sheet: Piano Proficiency Examination available on the Department of Music website, prior to the first registration, or 2) by taking four semesters of MUPF117-120 Piano Proficiency with a satisfactory grade in each semester.
Language Proficiency. For admission to the Master of Music in Performance (voice specialization), proficiency in at least one other language besides English is required as preparation for applying principles of phonetics, diction, and comprehension in the languages of English, German, French, and Italian.

Students must possess adequate language skills to apply principles of diction to other languages also. This includes proficiency with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) prior to entering the master’s program. Prospective students who are not yet familiar with IPA at the time of application to the Graduate School must communicate with the Coordinator for Voice Studies to prepare an IPA study plan prior to matriculation in the program.

Students whose native language is English and who have not formally studied any other language in addition to English must achieve at least an elementary skill level in one other language, as documented on an official transcript or through a placement test administered by the modern languages faculty. Remedial coursework does not count toward completion of the graduate degree.

Verification of language proficiency for students who do not have documentation on an academic transcript but who possess fluency in at least one other language beyond English may request fulfillment of the language proficiency requirement by a formal letter to the music department chair and the graduate music program director. The request must be submitted in the first semester of full-time graduate studies and must be approved by the student’s applied voice teacher.
Non-degree (Guest) Students. A student who plans to study music under this classification may be admitted to courses as approved by the department chair.
English Proficiency Tests. English is the language of instruction at Andrews University. International and domestic prospective students whose first language is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. English proficiency tests must be taken within two years prior to admission.

Minimum English proficiency tests scores:

English Proficiency Test Minimum Scores Required

Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)* 80

IELTS (Academic) 6.5

PTE (Academic) 54

*Paper-based TOEFL is only accepted when administered by our Department of Intensive English Programs.

Ensemble Requirements

Participation on a no-credit basis is required for four semesters in one of the following Andrews University ensembles according to a student’s area of emphasis: Wind Symphony, University Singers or AU Symphony Orchestra. Keyboard students: see note below. Students who require more than four semesters to complete their degree must participate in an ensemble during each semester of residence.
Keyboard students in the MA and MMus (music education) programs on the Andrews University campus are required to enroll for one semester of MUPF505 Keyboard Accompaniment or one semester of MUPF510 Collaborative Piano. This may apply as one of the minimum four semesters of ensemble.
Students pursuing piano or organ performance are required to enroll for one semester of MUPF510 Collaborative Piano and one semester of MUPF515 Recital Accompaniment and may apply these towards the minimum four semesters of ensemble.

Practical Training Requirement

All students pursuing master’s programs (MA: Music, MMus: Conducting, MMus: Music Education, MMus: Music Ministry; MMus: Performance) are required to take the 0-credit course MUED655 Practical Training to develop professional experience in music. To fulfill this requirement, students are required to meet a minimum of 50 hours of work/service while enrolled in the master’s program. This could be done over the summer. Some recommended areas of work/service that may count toward this practical training experience are as follows:

Music ministers in church settings
Music teachers or instructors for a public or private school
Instrumentalists performing in professional or community ensembles
Research assistants in approved music research projects
Other alternative activities must be approved by the student’s major professor

After completing this requirement students will fill out and submit the form Completion of Practical Training Requirements to the Graduate Program Director for evaluation and signature. Students who have developed experiences equivalent to this practical training before entering the master’s program may fulfill this requirement by submitting appropriate evidence showing sufficient work/ service experience.

Thesis/Project/Recital Requirement

This requirement for an MA in music, MMus in music ministry or MMus in music education may be met by one of the following:

A thesis—6 credits of MUHL699 and/or EDRM505.
Two projects—2 credits of MUHL698 for each project.
A credit recital—2 credits plus a minimum of 6 credits of applied music.
One project plus a one-credit recital—2 credits of MUHL698 for the project plus a minimum of 4 credits of applied music.

The MMus: Performance degree requires a 2-credit recital. Recitalists must have taken in residence at least one-half of their applied music credit in their major performance area. They must enroll in applied lessons for at least two consecutive semesters prior to the recital date and must audition before a committee of music faculty one month prior to the recital. Students majoring in performance without an undergraduate major in the same performance area (or the equivalent) must offer two recitals, only the second of which is for credit.

Comprehensive Examinations. All graduate students in music take the 0-credit course MUHL670 Comprehensive Exam toward the end of their studies. Students should consult with their advisor concerning the appropriate time to apply for these examinations and for guidance in preparing for them.

Active Status. After completing all course requirements, all graduate music students must maintain an active status continuous enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters until the degree is granted. This is accomplished by enrolling in MUHL665 Comprehensive Exam Preparation (non-repeatable with fee attached), MUHL670 Comprehensive Exam (non-repeatable), or MUHL655 Program Continuation (repeatable with fee attached) until the degree is earned. Students who fail to maintain continuous enrollment as defined here, will not be allowed to finish their degree requirements until they apply to the Department of Music for degree reactivation and pay the established fees for each semester of absence in the program. The reactivation fee used will be the latest AU Bulletin fee listed for MUHL655 Program Continuation.

Programs

Bachelors

Undergraduate Minors

Music Minor

Masters

Courses

Music Composition & Theory

Music Education

Music History & Literature

Music Performance

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