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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
FACULTY
Lynnette Chambers, D.M.A., Professor of Voice
Jeff Cottrell, D.M.A, Associate Dean, Associate Professor of
Low Brass and Theory
Wayne Dorothy, D.A., Professor of Music and Director of
Bands
Christopher Hollingsworth, D.M.A., Associate Professor of
Voice and Director of Opera
Leigh Anne Hunsaker, Ph.D., Dept Head: Music Education;
Professor of Music Education/Trumpet
Lauren J. Puckett, M.M., Associate Professor of Piano
Mark Puckett, D.M.A., Professor of Piano, and Artist in
Residence
Melody Rich, D.M.A., Professor of Voice
Dee Romines, D.M.A., Associate Professor of Music
Education, and Director of Chorale
Bernard Scherr, Ph.D., Dept Head: Professor of Music
Theory & Composition
Clell Wright, D.M.A., Dept Head: Church Music; Professor of
Church Music, and Direct of Concert Choir
Hardin-Simmons University School of Music is the first school
of music in the State of Texas accredited by the National
Association of Schools of Music. They have been fully
accredited by this organization since 1930.
Objectives - The School of Music serves as a professional
school offering the Bachelor of Music degree to prepare
students for careers in music education, music ministry,
performance, and theory/composition. A minor in another
area of study is not required on the Bachelor of Music degree,
but may certainly be sought. For specific requirements
leading to this degree, please refer to the degree plans
following this portion of the catalog.
Major: A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music and
a chosen minor is offered for students interested in a greater
concentration in liberal arts. A Bachelor of Arts degree with a
major in music (music business) is offered for students
interested in pursuing a career in music business. In addition,
the School of Music provides opportunities for creative,
culturally enriching experiences for the university community.
Emphasis is on academic excellence, creativity, and aesthetic
and spiritual growth. For specific requirements leading to this
degree, please refer to the degree plans following this portion
of the catalog.
Minor: A minor in music is offered to students pursuing a
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Behavioral Science degree. A
minor in music business is available in all degrees.
Requirements for these minors are listed at the end of this
section.
Course Offerings - Undergraduate courses are offered in
music education, worship music, music business, music
history and literature, performance, theory/composition, band,
choir, opera, and orchestra. Current musical activities and
organizations are open to any student (in some cases by
audition). In today’s complex society, the need persists for the
educated person to be aware of the important role of the arts.
Discipline and sensitivity developed by the study of music
provides an excellent background for a variety of careers.
Entrance Requirements - Any student expecting to major or
minor in music should present at least one unit of high school
credit in music or its equivalent. Before a student is accepted
for a degree major in the School of Music, he/she must
evidence sufficient ability to pursue music work at the college
level. Prospective music majors must audition with a
representative performance in his/her principal performance
area. Following the audition, the student will receive written
notification regarding admission to the School of Music. In
addition, the student must evidence in a written examination,
a thorough knowledge of the rudiments of music. During the
first week of classes, each freshman and transfer student will
have the following requirement: a placement audition in the
student’s applied discipline, a music theory diagnostic exam,
and a piano placement audition. Results of these tests will
place the student in proper course sequence. A student who
does not successfully complete the entrance placement
exams in theory and/or the placement auditions in piano and
applied discipline may be placed in rudimentary level courses.
These rudimentary courses are designed to prepare students
for college level music study and will not count towards degree
requirement credit. Upon successful completion of the
rudimentary course(s), and with the recommendation of the
respective professor, the student will advance to the credited
course sequence.
Ensemble Requirements for Music Majors and Minors -
All BM students will be required a minimum of seven or eight
semester hours of large ensemble participation (see
appropriate degree plan) with the exception of qualified piano
accompanists who wish to enroll in Piano Ensemble for the
purpose of accompanying private lessons. Additional hours of
elective credit may also be taken in large or small ensembles.
It is recommended that full-time music majors and applied
students participate in a large ensemble each semester they
are enrolled in the University beyond the required semesters
on their degree plan.
All Bachelor of Arts students with a major in music will be
required to complete a minimum of six semester hours of large
ensemble. All Bachelor of Arts students with the minor in
music will be required to complete a minimum of four
semester hours of large ensemble.
Comprehensive Examinations: One semester before
graduation, all senior candidates for the Bachelor of Music
and Bachelor of Arts degrees must successfully pass a written
examination in musical analysis. This exam requires students
to study scores and recordings and to discuss in coherent
prose musical elements of pitch, rhythm, and timbre. Musical
form, style, and orchestration will also be addressed. For
Bachelor of Music degree candidates, an oral or written
examination in the student’s area of concentration will be
given by the program director of that area. Students who do
not pass these examinations will be required to retake the
exams or complete additional work required by the
concentration area faculty.
Piano Proficiency - All music majors (B.M. degree) must
pass the piano proficiency requirement. The requirements for
all majors, are as follows: (a) harmonization of simple
accompaniments to melodies using triads; (b) sight-reading of
hymns with key signatures of up to three sharps or flats; (c)
sight-reading of simple piano music; (d) a memorized piece of
the level of a Sonatina; (e) score reading appropriate to the
student’s major; (f) major and harmonic minor scales with key
signatures of up to three sharps or flats, played two octaves,
hands together; and (g) cadence patterns in every key. The
seven parts of the piano proficiency must be passed before
student teaching begins. The student must continue to enroll
in piano until six (of the seven) parts of the proficiency are
passed. Students must successfully complete the remaining
portion of the piano proficiency exam the following semester,
or must re-enroll in piano lessons. Should a student withdraw
from piano study prior to the end of the semester, an
automatic grade of “WF” will be assigned.
Recitals - Music students, faculty members, guest artists and
University ensembles present recitals and concerts
throughout the year which are open to the public. Graduation
requirements for music majors include attendance at 12
recital/concerts per semester. The number of semesters