Welcome to the

Music

Department

Maxwell Library, 3rd Floor

Room 312

Phone: 508-531-1377

General InformationThe Department of Music

The Department of Music at Bridgewater State University provides a solid foundation in music history, theory, and performance within a liberal arts context leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. This program prepares students to pursue a variety of academic and professional interests, including graduate study in music and Massachusetts Teacher Certification. Private instruction is available in piano, guitar, voice, and orchestral and band instruments.

The Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music, a Master of Arts in Teaching (Music), and a minor for students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. In addition, courses are offered to satisfy the university's Core Curriculum Requirements. Scholarships are available to both incoming and currently enrolled students.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music (Music Education Concentration) leads to Massachusetts Initial Licensure to teach in K-12 public schools. Our music education majors receive comprehensive training as both a performing musician and educator.Students have opportunities to perform in various ensembles.

The Music Department sponsors several performances annually. The music department also organizes other events such as an annual High School Honor Band Festival, Middle School Band Festival, and Jazz Festival.

Programs and Concentrations

Academic Programs

Degree Programs

•Bachelor of Arts in Music

•Bachelor of Arts in Music, Music Education Concentration

•Master of Arts in Teaching (Music)

Certification Program

•Post baccalaureate Teaching Certification

Undergraduate Minor

•Music

Co-Curricular Opportunities

Pep Band and CNAFME

BSU Athletic Band

CNAFME - Collegiate Chapter of National Association for Music

Education

AuditionsA formal audition is required for acceptance into the music major. There is no audition requirement for

acceptance into the music minor. Auditions are held in the fall and spring.

Audition dates for 2015-2016

November 9, February 26th and April 1st

Requirements

Auditions will be held in Horace Mann Auditorium, Boyden Hall. Warm-up facilities will be available in the music wing of the Rondileau Campus

Center. Auditioners should arrive at Horace Mann Auditorium at least fifteen minutes prior to appointed audition times.

Instrumentalist must proficiently execute:

Major scales, (ascending and descending, up to four sharps and flats) and chromatic scales

(two octaves, ascending and descending ) and /or technical studies, as appropriate for instrument.

Sight reading

A 3 to 5 minute prepared solo, with or without accompaniment

A selection in contrasting style

Singers must proficiently execute:

An unaccompanied major scale on a neutral syllable

Sight reading

An art-song or aria

A selection in contrasting style

Auditioners may provide their own accompanists. Within ten days of the audition, candidates will be notified of their status.

If there are any questions concerning the suitability of audition material, please contact the audition coordinator,

Dr. Steven Young at (508) 531-1877 or email: s1young@bridge.edu@bridgew.edu

Student Performing EnsemblesEnsembles can be taken for one credit or audit – you do not have

to be a music major to participate in performance

ensembles!!

University Chorale

Chamber Singers

Wind Ensemble/Concert Band

Jazz Band

Textures, Chamber Ensemble

Jazz Choir

Khakatay, West African Drumming Ensemble

Opera Ensemble

Guitar Ensemble

Flute Choir

Private LessonsPrivate studio instruction enables 14 one-hour lessons with our

talented faculty on:

Woodwinds

Brass

Percussion

Orchestral Strings

Guitar

Piano

Voice

How does advising work in the

department?

All music majors are assigned an advisor comprising full-time faculty

members.

Full-time faculty office hours are posted on individual office doors.

Please email your advisor to setup an appointment for advising.

If you need assistance in contacting your advisor, please get in touch

with Ms. Linda Alberghini, Administrative Assistant, Music

Department (508-531-1377).

Music Major Advising Checklist

Please see your advisor for appropriate class selections

within your major and or concentration.

Overriding a Prerequisite

If you want to

enroll in an upper-

level course

without having the

exact prerequisite,

you must complete

the following form,

allowing you to

enroll in the

course.

Make sure you have the correct CRN numbers for registration

(noted in the yellow box on the sample registration form )