MUSIC INDUSTRY PROGRAM GUIDLINES
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Welcome to the Bachelor of Science degree in Music Industry at Francis Marion University. This is a guide to help you through your college career at FMU. Please read this and you may download this to your computer for reference. We have attempted to include as much information as possible in this guide. However, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask any of the music faculty or the Department of Fine Arts Chair. Remember there is no such thing as a stupid question.
As a Music Industry major you are required to check your email at least weekly. (FMU provides you with an email address at no charge.) If your email address changes please inform your music advisor. General information for the Music Industry program will be communicated through email.
The Music Industry degree addresses the need of students seeking an alternative to performance and education paths in music while at the same time giving the students a solid foundation of music studies. Students in this degree program are strongly encouraged to pursue a minor in Business.
FACULTY AND STAFF
Prof. D. Keith
Best, Chair HFAC 102 661-1549
Dr. Brandon Goff
PAC
A209 661-1540
Music Technology and Production
Dr. Paolo A.
Gualdi
RS
108 661-1801
Piano
and Music Theory
Dr. Terry Roberts
PAC
A210 661-1681
Coordinator of Music Programs
Dr. Paul Thompson
RS
112
661-1537
Voice,
Choirs
Joe Sallenger
HFAC
101 661-1385
Facility Manager
THE PROGRAM
The music industry curriculum requires 53 hours of Music (MU) courses integrated with the 51 hours of general education requirements for a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree at FMU. Also required is an 18 hour minor (Business recommended) approved by the faculty advisor. Total number of hours needed to graduate is 122. All courses should be selected with consultation from your music advisor.
COURSE CREDITS REQUIRED IN MUSIC (MU):
115 Intro to Music Theory 3
116 Aural Skills I 1
215 Theory of Tonal Music 3
216 Aural Skills II 1
315 Advanced Music Theory 3
316 Aural Skills III 1
415 Music Theory Practicum 3
301 Music History I 3
302 Music History II 3
317 Conducting 3
170 Intro to Music Technology 3
171 Sound Recording 3
172 Music Commerce I 3
173 Music Commerce II 3
498 Music Industry Internship 6
(or 499 Music Industry Seminar)
Applied Lessons (8 semesters) 8
Ensemble (7 semesters) 7
(This is the minimum ensemble credits, you may perform in more than one ensemble for more credit.)
102 Recital Attendance Lab (7 Semesters) 0
Each student is required to attend 10 performances a semester approved by the music faculty.
Piano Proficiency Exam
A piano proficiency exam must be completed by the end of the Sophomore year or four semesters. The piano proficiency exam will include acceptable performance of the basic skills learned in the Group Piano Sequence (MU 156 and MU 157). The exam will take place every semester at a time to be determined during the week of final exams. Students will demonstrate the ability to play a selection of major and minor scales and arpeggios, chord progressions, play harmonizations, transpose, sight-read, and perform at least one repertoire piece. The text of reference is “Alfred’s Group Piano for Adults,” book I. Specific guidelines will be available from Dr. Gualdi.
- Major (all) and Harmonic Minor (a, e, d, g, c, b, f) scales and arpeggios (two octaves, hands together, quarter note = mm 72) [pp. 124-126, 142-143, 231-232], including chord progressions [pp. 170, 210]
- Harmonization of a given melody with indicated chords and accompaniment style [example p. 216]
- Transposition of a piece to a specific key [example p. 214]
- Sight-reading of a short, easy piece [example no. 2, p. 62]
- Performance of a repertoire piece [examples on pp. 172-173, 191, 238]
Note: the student will be given one (1) hour to prepare the harmonization and transposition.
The student may take this exam during the week of final exams before the end of four semesters. Courses to prepare for this exam are:
156 Group Piano I 1
157 Group Piano II 1
No proficiency exam will be required upon completion of Group Piano I and II with a minimum B average per class.
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT AND PROGRAM PLANNING
All Music Industry majors are assigned a faculty advisor from the music faculty. Students, in planning their music courses, should be aware that certain courses are offered only one semester a year, or on an alternate year basis. Students should make regular inquiry (each semester) as to their progress and status through their advisor. Careful academic planning is essential to ensure that all requirements are met so the student can remain on track toward graduation.
APPLIED MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
All Music Industry majors must choose an applied area of specialization in voice, piano or instrumental music. Each student in applied music must perform a jury exam after completing at least two semesters at each level. This is considered the final exam in Applied Music. The jury is made up of music faculty. Appropriate material to be performed at the juries is determined by the applied instructor. The jury evaluation is used with the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s work in determining the student’s final grade and proceeding to the next applied level.
MUSIC FORUM
All Music Industry majors are required to attend Music Forum at the assigned time each semester. This time will be used for masterclasses, guest speakers and performances by students. Each student must perform once during the semesters they are enrolled in applied lessons. This requirement may be waived for Freshmen at the discretion of the student’s applied instructor. Students wishing to perform in Music Forum must have the permission of their applied instructor and fill out the appropriate request form by Friday 12:00 noon before the Tuesday class.
SENIOR RECITAL
All Music Industry majors must present a senior recital. A student wishing to present a senior recital must consult with their applied teacher to determine if they attained a sufficient level of performance skills in their applied area.
Students must set a recital date with the Department of Fine Arts the semester before the senior recital. Programs must be submitted with the instructor’s approval four weeks before the recital date. The student and instructor must approve the final proof before programs and any related documents are printed.
A final jury must be scheduled two weeks before the senior recital. The student is required to successfully perform selections from the proposed recital and answer questions about the works regarding theory, style and music history. Students may present their recital only after successfully completing the jury. The results of the jury are recorded as part of the overall music program assessment.
The senior recital is a capstone experience and should reflect the concepts, techniques and repertoire addressed in the applied studio. While the material for this recital is generally selected cooperatively by the student and their instructor, the instructor has final approval over the music to be presented.
MUSIC INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP
The Music Industry Internship
(MU 498) is the culmination all the studies in the Music
Industry
degree. In order to qualify for
this
internship a
student must have the permission of the department and
internship
agency. Senior status is required
and
successful
completion of 36 semester hours in the major with a minimum
grade point
average
of 3.0 in all Music Industry courses and a 2.5 cumulative grade
point
average
in all courses taken at
This is a formal intern assignment where the qualifying student participates in a music industry business or organization as an intern for a selected period of time. Music Industry students should carefully consider during their course of study leading up to the final year what direction they would like to pursue in the music industry. The music faculty and guest speakers from the music industry will be available to discuss career options for each student throughout their academic studies.
All Music Industry internships will be awarded according to merit and availability determined by the music faculty after the student has met all the prerequisites.
FACILITIES
Practice
rooms are located on the first floor of the
DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT
The Music Program maintains an inventory of instruments and related equipment that are available for use by music students at no charge. The following rules and procedures generally apply towards the use of university equipment.
1. All equipment must be signed out before use and the person signing for the item bears financial responsibility for that item against loss, theft and damage to the item until it is returned.
2. Students may be charged a late return fee of $25.00 for items not return in a timely fashion. This charge is made against the student’s general university fee.
3. Music faculty and majors will be given preference at all times for use of department equipment.
4. University equipment in not generally available for use with events not associated with or sponsored by the University or Fine Arts Department.
MUSIC INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Associations
International Music Products Association (NAMM) www.namm.org
Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association www.meiea.org
National Association of Record Industry Professionals www.narip.com
National Association of School Music Dealers www.nasmd.com
Retail Print Dealers Association www.printmusic.org
Industry News
Billboard Magazine www.billboard.com
Downbeat Magazine www.downbeat.com
Music Inc. www.musicincmag.com
Musical Merchandise Review Magazine www.mmrmagazine.com
School and Band Orchestra Magazine www.sbomazine.com
Industry/Company Links
Ampeg Amplifiers www.ampeg.com
Conn-Selmer www.conn-selmer.com
Fender www.fender.com
Gibson
Hofner www.hofner.com
Kaman Music Corp. www.kamanmusic.com
Ludwig/Musser Industries www.ludwig-drums.com
Marshall Amplification www.marshallamps.com
Pearl Corp. www.pearldrum.com
Premier Percussion www.premier-percussion.com
Remo www.remo.com
Roland www.rolandus.com
Sabian www.sabian.com
Steinway & Sons www.steinway.com
Taylor Guitars www.taylorguitars.com
Vic Furth Inc. www.vicfirth.com
Yamaha www.yamaha.com
Zildjian www.zildjian.com
Recording Industry
Resources
EMI Group www.emigroup.com
Sony Music Group www.sonymusic.com
Universal Music Group www.umusic.com
Warner Music Group www.wmg.com
Recording Industry Association of America www.riaa.com
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers www.ascap.com
Broadcast Music Inc. www.bmi.com
Society of European Stage Authors and Composers www.seasac.com
US Copyright Office www.copyright.gov
Francis Marion
University
Music Industry – Sample
Course
Schedule
The music industry curriculum requires 53 hours of music (MU) courses integrated with the 51 hours of the general education requirements for a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree at FMU. It also requires an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser. The recommend program will be a business minor. (Total= 122)
A
Music Seminar is also required every semester as part of the
Recital
Lab.
The following is a sample curriculum schedule with courses each semester: (The Piano Proficency Exam must be passed by the end of the Sophmore year – 54hrs.
Freshman Year
Fall
Spring
Sem.
Hrs.
Sem Hrs.
115
Intro to Music Theory
3
215
Theory of Tonal Music
3
116
Aural Skills I
1
216
Aural Skills II
1
XX
Ensemble
1
XX Ensemble
1
XX
Applied Lessons
1
XX Applied Lessons
1
102
Recital Lab
0
102
Recital Lab
0
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-------------------------------------
English
3
English
3
Math
3
Math
3
Speech
3
Computer Science
3
15
15
Sophomore Year
Fall
Spring
Sem.
Hrs.
Sem Hrs.
315
Advanced Music Theory
3
415 Music Theory Practicum
3
316 Aural
Skills III
1
170 Intro to Music Tech
3
XX
Ensemble
1
XX
Ensemble
1
XX
Applied Lessons
1
XX Applied Lessons
1
102
Recital Lab
0
102
Recital Lab
0
-------------------------------------
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Political
Science
3
Sociology
3
Biology
4
Chemistry
4
-------------------------------------
-------------------------------------
Business
150
3
16
15
Sample Course
Schedule
(continued)
Junior Year
Fall
Spring
Sem.
Hrs.
Sem
Hrs.
172
Music Commerce I
3
302
Music History II
3
171
Sound Recording
3
173 Music Commerce II
3
XX
Ensemble
1
XX Ensemble
1
XX
Applied Lessons
1
XX Applied Lessons
1
102
Recital Lab
0
102
Recital Lab
0
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-------------------------------------
301
Music History I
3
Literature
3
Astronomy
4
Art or Theater 101
3
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-------------------------------------
Accounting 201
3
15
17
Senior Year
Fall
Spring
Sem. Hrs.
Sem Hrs.
317
Conducting
3
XX
Applied Lessons
1
498 Music Ind. Internship
6
(or 499 Music Ind. Seminar)
102
Recital Lab
0
XX
Applied Lessons
1
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Humanities
course
3
Geography
3
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-------------------------------------
Economics
203
3
Economics 310
3
Management
351
3
Marketing 331
3
16
13
Total = 122 credit hours
Department of Fine
Arts
Sem. Grade
Music Theory
MU115 Intro
Music
Thry (3)
_____ _____
MU116 Aural
Skills
I
(1)
_____ _____
MU215 Thry
&
Tnl Mu
(3)
_____ _____
MU216 Aural
Skills
II (1)
_____ _____
MU315 Ad
Music Thry (3)
_____ _____
MU316 Aural
Skills
III (1)
_____ _____
MU415 Music
Thry
Prac (3)
_____ _____
Music History
MU301 Music
History
I (3)
_____ _____
MU302 Music
History
II (3)
_____ _____
Music Performance: (7
hours from the following)
MU100 Chorus
(1)
_____ _____
MU120 Show
Chorus
(1)
_____ _____
MU130 String
Ensemble (1)
_____ _____
MU140 Wind
Symphony (1)
_____ _____
MU150 Jazz
Express
(1)
_____ _____
MU160 Chamber
Jazz (1)
_____ _____
Applied Lesson (at least
8
hours)
Selected from any of the
following:
MU121; MU131; MU132; MU141; MU142;
or MU143
MU_____
(1)
_____ _____
MU_____
(1)
_____ _____
MU_____
(1)
_____ _____
MU_____
(1)
_____ _____
MU_____
(1)
_____ _____
MU_____
(1)
_____ _____
MU_____
(1)
_____ _____
MU_____
(1)
_____ _____
Conducting
and
Ensemble Management
MU317
Conducting/Man (3)
_____ _____
Bachelor of Science – Music Industry
Sem. Grade
Music Business and
Technology
MU170 Intro
Music
Tech (3)
_____ _____
MU171 Sound
Recrd
(3)
_____ _____
MU172 Music
Comm
I (3)
_____ _____
MU173 Music
Comm
II (3)
_____ _____
Music Internship or
Seminar
MU498
or
MU499
Piano Proficiency (or
completed exam)
(Does
not apply to graduation)
MU156 Group
Piano
I (1)
_____ _____
MU157 Group
Piano
II (1)
_____ _____
Piano Proficiency Exam:
(Required for graduation)
_____
_____
Music Recital Attendance
(seven semesters)
MU102 (0)
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
_____ _____
Students will also have Music
Forum every semester
(TOTAL MUSIC INDUSTRY = 56
credits)
Department
Approved
Minor:(18
hours)
Business
recommended or two Collaterals.
(see catalog for requirements)
BUS
_____ _____
BUS
_____ _____
BUS
_____ _____
BUS
_____ _____
BUS
_____ _____
BUS
_____ _____