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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY

 

MUSIC INDUSTRY PROGRAM GUIDLINES

(Currently under revision)


 Download Microsoft Word Document (with better text formatting):  MusicIndustryHandbook2008.doc
23 July 2016

MUSIC INDUSTRY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

            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 Francis Marion University. 

            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 Fine Arts Building.  One practice room is set up for percussion and a key must be obtained from the Fine Arts office.  Music Industry majors and Music minors have precedent over other students in the use of practice rooms.  A computer lab is located in room 118 of the FAB.  This lab is available for music students for work on music course assignments during specific listed hours.

 

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 USA (Baldwin Piano)                                                            www.gibson.com

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

-------------------------------------                                                               -------------------------------------

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

-------------------------------------                                                               -------------------------------------

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

-------------------------------------                                                               -------------------------------------              

301 Music History I                            3                                              Literature                                                              3

Astronomy                                            4                                              Art or Theater 101                                               3

-------------------------------------                                                               -------------------------------------

                                                                                                                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

-------------------------------------                                                               -------------------------------------

Humanities course                              3

Geography                                            3

-------------------------------------                                                               -------------------------------------

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  Music Ind Intern  6)            _____    _____

or

MU499  Music Ind Sem     (6)           _____    _____

 

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                                                        _____    _____

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