Music Major
Overview
The Music Department offers a Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.), with concentrations in performance & jazz studies.
Bachelor of Music
Music majors interested in Wisconsin teaching certification complete a one-year,
post baccalaureate program in instrumental, general and choral music education.
Performance Students develop their instrumental or vocal performance skills through applied study with artist teachers, solo recital, chamber and large ensemble performance opportunities, and music theory and history coursework designed to integrate knowledge with performance skills.
Jazz Studies This program centers on jazz improvisation, jazz theory and history, and performance style, taught by the areas top performing jazz artists. Jazz majors are mentored through the professional artistic experiences and knowledge and skills of their instructors.
Post B.Mus. Music Education Certification This program prepares the music major for teaching at the elementary and secondary level with concentrations in choral, instrumental or general music. The Music Education Certification program follows a portfolio assessment process to achieve the teacher certification standards of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra and Handbell Choir are open by audition to all Stritch students with consent of the director.Non-music majors who register for the choir, chamber orchestra, wind ensemble or handbell choir may qualify by audition for a Music Performance Scholarship.
Music Minor - The Music Minor prepares students to supplement their major
and broaden their marketable skills upon graduation.The knowledge and insights gained through
music study can lead to enhanced credentials and career opportunities, especially in the field of
education.
The Music Department offers the general student opportunities for attaining musical knowledge
and enjoyment through a variety of courses in music appreciation, history and literature.
Music Major Requirements
Admissions - In addition to the University admission requirements, prospective music majors are
required to audition on their major instrument or voice with Music Department faculty.
This audition should be discussed and scheduled with Dr. Dennis King, Music Department chair,
(414) 410-4349 or dwking@stritch.edu.
Bachelor of Music, B.Mus.: 68-77 credits
Required major courses:
Performance: MU105, MU106, MU108, MU109, MU131 or MU141 or MU151 (8 Cr.), MU205,
MU209, MU210, MU211, MU217, MU304, MU325, MU395, MU401, Applied study (16 Cr.),
Piano Proficiency, Junior and Senior Recital.
Composition: MU105, MU106, MU108, MU109, MU113, MU131 or MU141 or MU151 (8 Cr.), MU153, MU205, MU209, MU210, MU211, MU217, MU225, MU253, MU304, MU335, MU353, MU401, MU453, Applied Study (16 Cr.). Piano Proficiency, Junior and Senior Recital.
Jazz Studies: MU105, MU106, MU108, MU109, MU113, MU205, MU210, MU211, MU255 (26-32 Cr.), MU401, Applied study (16 Cr.), Piano Proficiency, Junior and Senior Recital.
Post B.Mus. Music Education Certification
Choral and General Music Education students must pass performance and pedagogy proficiencies
in voice, piano, guitar and classroom instruments. Instrumental Music Education students must
pass performance and pedagogy proficiencies on all wind, string and percussion instruments,
piano and voice. In addition, DPI content tests and student teaching are required for Wisconsin
certification.
Music Minor (open to all University students): 26 credits
Required courses for Minor: MU105, MU106, MU108, MU109, MU131 or MU141 or MU151 (4 Cr.),
8 credits of applied study in a Major Performance area. Applicants for the above Minor
are interviewed and auditioned by the Music Department Chair.
Applied Music Study
Studio instruction is available for music majors, minors and non-majors in
the following applied concentrations and topics:
Piano, Piano Accompanying, Jazz Improvisation, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, World Music, Voice, Composition, Chamber Music, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Classical Guitar, Jazz Guitar.
Studio instruction consists of 15 weekly lessons per semester
30 minute lessons = 1 Credit
60 minute lessons = 2 Credits
Departmental Advising Forms are required or lesson registration. Lessons are scheduled
in collaboration with the instructor. Hours of required daily practice correspond to
number of credits taken.
Faculty
Peter Baime
Guitar, Composition
pabaime@stritch.edu
Kay Belich
Voice, Handbell Choir
amcaroct@yahoo.com
Jamie Breiwick
Trumpet, Horn
jrbreiwick@stritch.edu
David Carlton
Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
dmcarlton@stritch.edu
Mark Davis
Jazz Studies
davisjazz@aol.com
Laura Deming
Cello, Chamber Music
ljdeming@stritch.edu
Heidi Dewally
Oboe
frenchlovr@Ameritech.net
Jerrad Fenske
Choral Conductor, Voice
(414) 410-4694
jjulianf@yahoo.com
Jolita Frank
Piano, Accompanying
jolitaf@sbcglobal.net
Mary Jirovec
Clarinet
majirovec@stritch.edu
Dr. Dennis King
Chair, Theory, Musical Theater Conductor, Saxophone
(414) 410-4349
dwking@stritch.edu
Timothy Klabunde
Violin, Chamber Music
tklabunde@earthlink.net
Dr. Eun-Joo Kwak
Piano, History, Chamber Music
(414) 410-4662
ekwak@stritch.edu
Linda Nielsen
Flute
indaflute@hotmail.coml
Catherine McGinn
Bass
ktvgm@aol.com
Paul Silbergleit
Jazz Guitar
paul@paulsilbergleit.com
Amelia Spierer
Voice
ameliakubala@excite.com
Olga Tuzhilkov
Viola
violgaclassic@yahoo.com
Scott Wenzel
Orchestra and Wind Conductor, Percussion, World Music
(414) 410-4575
srwenzel@stritch.edu
Alumni
Germono Bryant, 03, composer and graduate student at NYU
Tom McGirr, 02, bassist with the Milwaukee Ballet and professional jazz artist
Michael Mihopulos, '?, pianist and Steinway certified technician
Erin Woehlke, 07, pianist and accompanist
Upcoming Music Events 2007-2008
Faculty Artist Recital Series
Admission is free. Contact the Stritch Box Office at (414) 410-4171.
Sunday, Oct. 14
Clarus, Faculty Piano Trio
2 p.m., University Theater
Timothy Klabunde, violin; Laura Deming, cello; and Eun-Joo Kwak, piano. Guest performances
by Catherine McGinn, bass; and Olga Tuzhilkov, viola.
Sunday, Feb. 24
Eun-Joo Kwak
Faculty Piano Recital
2 p.m., University Theater
Dr. Kwak will perform on Stritch's new nine-foot Steinway Concert Grand Piano.
Musical Theater
"The Sound of Music"
University Theater
April 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:30 p.m.
April 20, 27 at 2 p.m.
University Theater
The musical is a collaborative production between the Stritch music and theatre
arts departments. Directed by David Oswald, theater art department chair and conducted
by Dennis King, music department chair.
Tickets are $12 adults, $10 seniors and $6 students. For more information or to order tickets, call (414) 410-4171.
Student Recitals and Concerts
Admission is free.
Sunday, Dec. 9
Christmas Concert
2 p.m.
University Theater
Featuring the University Choir under the baton of Jerrad Fenske and instrumentalists
conducted by Scott Wenzel. For information, contact Dr. Dennis King at (414) 410-4349.
Sunday, May 4
Spring Concert
2 p.m.
University Theater
Featuring the University Choir, instrumental ensembles and music majors in
solo performances. For information, contact Dr. Dennis King at (414) 410-4349.
Festivals
Saturday, Dec. 1
Piano Festival
9 a.m.-4 p.m., University Theater
For information, contact Dr. Eun-Joo Kwak at (414) 410-4662.
Saturday, May 3
WSMA State Solo and Ensemble Music Festival
For information, contact Dr. Dennis King at (414) 410-4349.