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School of Music
Director: H. David Caffey, M.M.Associate Director: Lauren Murray, D.M.A.Approximately 450 music majors annually have made UNC's School of Music their choice for many reasons. The School of Music offers nationally recognized faculty with specialists on every instrument. There are more than 50 performing ensembles, a number of which are nationally recognized.
The UNC School of Music, with 35 full-time and 9 part-time faculty, is organized into seven program areas, each with an area head. The program areas are Wind and Percussion, Strings, Keyboard, Vocal, Academic Studies, Music Education, and Jazz Studies.
Students may choose from a full range of degrees, bachelor through doctoral programs, and from emphases in performance, conducting, music education, music theory, and music history. Considerable variety and depth of course offerings are available at UNC. The academic year program is augmented by a summer schedule with music theory, music history, music education and workshop opportunities.
General objectives of the University of Northern Colorado School of Music are based on service and leadership in the arts at local, state, regional, national and international levels.
An integral unit within the University, the School of Music embraces the role and mission statements of the University of Northern Colorado and has designed its goals and objectives to support and enhance institutional purposes and directions.
The primary goal of the UNC School of Music is to develop skilled and sensitive musicians at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels, including performers, conductors, educators, composers, historians, theorists and music administrators. The UNC School of Music maintains a two-fold objective of providing the strongest preparation possible in music education, theory, and history, while encouraging the highest standards of performance.
School of Music graduates are well regarded in the professional world. UNC-prepared educators hold positions at universities, colleges, high schools, junior high and elementary schools throughout the United States and the world. School of Music performance graduates are found in professional symphony orchestras, opera and musical theatre repertory companies, the nation's premier military ensembles, prominent free-lance positions in metropolitan centers, and in professional chamber ensembles and jazz bands.
Major Musical Organizations
- MUS 267/MUS 467/MUS 667 University Symphony Orchestra
- MUS 268/MUS 468/MUS 668 Chamber Orchestra
- MUS 280/MUS 480/MUS 680 Mixed Concert Choir
- MUS 281/MUS 481/MUS 681 Women's Glee Club
- MUS 284/MUS 484/MUS 684 Men's Glee Club
- MUS 288/MUS 488/MUS 688 Concert Band
- MUS 289/MUS 489/MUS 689 University Brass Choir
- MUS 290/MUS 490/MUS 690 Symphonic Band
- MUS 291/MUS 491/MUS 691 Wind Ensemble
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Students planning to major in music are required to submit an application to the School of Music. The music application and appropriate instructions are provided by the Admissions Office upon request, or upon receipt of an Application for Admission that specifically indicates a music major. Auditions are required of all applicants to the School of Music. Information concerning auditions may be requested from the School of Music, University of Northern Colorado, Frasier Hall, Greeley, Colorado 80639, phone 970.351.2993 or at our website http://arts.unco.edu/music/admissions.html
Students meeting the general admission requirements of the University may be accepted as undeclared majors. Students will be designated as music majors and accepted by the School of Music after a successful audition.
Minimum Proficiencies. Minimum proficiency in music fundamentals and ear training as assessed by the Music Theory Placement Exam to enter MUS 113/114.
Music B.A.
Liberal Arts Emphasis
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music is a program designed for the study of music within a liberal arts curriculum. It emphasizes broad coverage of the field of music, including coursework in music theory and literature and the development of performance skills and competencies.
The program is appropriate for undergraduates who wish to major in music as a part of a liberal arts program irrespective of specific career aspirations.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Music B.M.
Composition Emphasis
Instrumental Performance Emphasis
Jazz Studies Instrumental Emphasis
Piano Emphasis
Vocal Performance Emphasis
The Bachelor of Music degree is the initial professional degree in music. Its primary emphasis is on development of the skills, concepts and sensitivity essential to the professional life of a musician. It also prepares students for advanced study in graduate school.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Instrumental Performance Emphasis
Jazz Studies Instrumental Emphasis
*Admission. Students seeking admission to this program must have completed MUS 213, MUS 214, MUS 215 and MUS 216 with minimum grades of "B." They must submit copies of their written compositions for evaluation by their theory/composition faculty. This process will normally take place at the end of the sophomore year.
*Students are admitted as undergraduate majors to the composition program only after an audition, interview and thorough assessment of a portfolio of their compositions by the faculty of the theory program.
*Students seeking this major must demonstrate adequate keyboard skills as well as advanced skills in musical analysis and composition. Theory/composition majors at the undergraduate level must have either keyboard, vocal or instrumental performance competence equivalent to that expected of a Bachelor of Arts student.
Music Education B.M.E.
Instrumental Music K-12 Teaching Emphasis
Vocal, Piano and General Music K-12 Teaching Emphasis
The Bachelor of Music Education degree emphasizes competencies in basic musicianship and professional education and breadth of general studies, with attention to attitudes relating to human considerations and to social, economic and cultural components that give individual communities their identity.
The degree program assists students in becoming broadly based, knowledgeable and skilled school music educators with licensure to teach Music K-12.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Instrumental Music K-12 Teaching Emphasis
Vocal, Piano and General Music K-12 Teaching Emphasis
Graduate Admission Requirements
Prerequisite to admission to any graduate program in Music is completion of an appropriate undergraduate music degree. Admission will be based on an evaluation of the student's competencies and the content of the undergraduate program.
The student must take the appropriate Advisory Examinations in Music Education, Music History, and Music Theory administered by the School of Music faculty upon the student's arrival on campus. Students with an instrumental emphasis may be required to take written examinations on technique in their performance area.
All graduate students enrolling in the School of Music as majors are expected to attend major recitals, concerts, productions, and convocations on a regular basis as part of their course program.
Candidates will take a written comprehensive examination at a time approved by their major advisor.
Master's Programs. An audition in the major applied area is required of all entering graduate students, and three letters of recommendation are also required of Music Education majors.
Doctoral Program. An audition in the major applied area is required of all entering graduate students. A minimum of two years public school teaching experience is required of D.A. (Music Education) applicants. Three letters of recommendation are required of all applicants.
Music M.M.
The degree program seeks to assist graduate candidates in developing advanced professional competencies in performance, scholarly abilities, research, and pedagogical techniques for use in the profession or for instruction in higher education.
Admission. Residency, when stated in the music section of this Catalog, is interpreted to mean 9 credit hours or more per semester.
The candidates must take the Advisory Examinations in Music History and Literature, Music Theory, and writing skills. Candidates with deficiencies will meet with their major advisor and other appropriate faculty to determine the best way to address the deficiencies. An entrance audition is required.
Collaborative Keyboard Emphasis
Conducting Emphasis
This emphasis is designed to assist the graduate candidate in developing advanced professional competencies in conducting, while pursuing specialized studies in the areas of choral, orchestral, and wind band. In addition to the Music M.M. requirements, an entrance audition is required.
Admission. Prospective conducting applicants should have had at least two years of experience in high school teaching or equivalent experience before applying for graduate studies. A personal audition is required.
Conducting applicants should write to the appropriate director for specific information concerning audition and interview procedures.
Instrumental Performance Emphasis
Performance emphases are available in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, tenor trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, violoncello, string bass, harp, keyboard, voice, and guitar.
Jazz Studies Emphasis
The Master of Music degree program is designed to assist the graduate student in developing advanced professional competencies in jazz. The degree program seeks to broaden and deepen scholarly abilities and research and pedagogical techniques for use in the profession or for instruction in higher education.
Admission. In addition to meeting the admission requirements of the Graduate School, the student must take the Advisory Examinations in Music History and Literature, Jazz History, Jazz Theory, Music Theory and writing skills. Candidates with deficiencies will meet with their major advisor and other appropriate faculty to determine the best way to address the deficiencies. An entrance audition is required.
Music Education Emphasis
The Master of Music (Music Education Emphasis) degree program is designed to develop and enrich professional understandings, skills, and musical/pedagogical competencies in the field of music education.
Incoming students must meet admission requirements of the Graduate School. Candidates must have completed an undergraduate degree in music or music education. Other candidates may be accepted upon petition to the Music Education Program.
Prospective music education graduate students, in addition to following current Graduate School and School of Music application procedures, should submit the following directly to the School of Music director in order to be considered for admission to the UNC Music Education Graduate Program:
a. One 30-45 minute video or DVD that is representative of the applicant s teaching abilities. Applicants should include a 10-15 minute performance segment that is representative of their performing ability on their primary instrument or voice. Applicants should select two pieces of contrasting style for the performance segment.
b. Three letters of recommendation addressing teaching abilities, potential for success in graduate studies, musicianship, and collegiality.
Music History and Literature Emphasis
In addition to the Music M.M. requirements above, students entering this area of emphasis must have the equivalent of an undergraduate music major as outlined in this Catalog.
Students will be expected to demonstrate translational competency in German, French, or Latin as a prerequisite to candidacy.
Music Theory and Composition Emphasis
Vocal Performance Emphasis
For degree and program requirements, see:
Collaborative Keyboard Emphasis
Instrumental Performance Emphasis
Music History and Literature Emphasis
Music Theory and Composition Emphasis
Music D.A.
Conducting Emphasis
Music History and Literature Emphasis
Music Performance Emphasis
Music Composition Emphasis
The Doctor of Arts degree provides options for advanced study in the areas of music history and literature, composition, conducting, and performance (with an optional concentration in pedagogy).
The Doctor of Arts in Music at UNC is part of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) established by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). In most cases, WRGP students pay tuition at resident student rates; prospective D.A. students may direct inquiries concerning the WRGP to the School of Music.
Music Education Emphasis
This program emphasizes philosophy, psychology, contemporary and past history, and research. It also includes scholarship and musicianship through study in the areas of music history and literature, theory, composition, and performance.
This program area places primary emphasis on a comprehensive working knowledge of contemporary music education practices in public schools and college music programs, and/or community cultural life.
Prospective music education graduate students, in addition to following current Graduate School and School of Music application procedures, should submit the following directly to the Music Education Chair in order to be considered for admission to the UNC Music Education Graduate Program:
- One 30-45 minute video or DVD that is representative of the applicant s teaching abilities. Applicants should include a 10-15 minute performance segment that is representative of their performing ability on their primary instrument or voice. Applicants should select two pieces of contrasting style for the performance segment.
- Three letters of recommendation addressing teaching abilities, potential for success in graduate studies, musicianship, and collegiality.
For degree and program requirements, see:
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