| Office: | 240 Talbot Hall |
| Phone: | 985-448-4601 |
| Professor: | Soares (Head). |
| Associate Professor: | Francis, Ladd. |
| Assistant Professors: | Kindy, Miranda, Robichaux, St. Marie. |
| Instructors: | Su. |
Mission
The Department of Music provides its students an educational environment and fosters the development of critical thinkers and comprehensive musicians. Our faculty focuses on teaching, music performance, and scholarship to prepare students for a range of careers in music. Along with musical knowledge, students develop skills in communication, collaboration, and creativity. The department also provides students across campus with general education requirements, numerous musical opportunities, and a deeper understanding and appreciation of the performing arts.
The Department of Music is committed to its reputation as a center of excellence in the performing arts and serves as an educational and cultural resource for the region. The faculty embraces the idea that music plays an integral role in preserving and enriching the culture and quality of life for the university and surrounding areas through community outreach and engagement.
To that end, the music faculty embraces teaching, research, service, and creative work in order to support the academic and economic growth of the university and region. The department offers degrees accredited by NASM, specifically the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music with concentrations in Music Performance, Instrumental Music Education, Vocal Music Education, Music Composition, and Liberal Arts.
Retention Guidelines
- A student must earn the grade of C or higher in each required course for the major or minor, and meet all graduation requirements as stated under General University Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree in the Nicholls Catalog.
- All Music majors enrolled in a studio lesson must perform a board exam during finals week at the end of each semester. The requirements are specified in each course syllabus according to level of study.
- At the completion of the fourth semester of study, all Music majors must take the barrier exam, which will determine continued study at the junior level. This exam consists of an expanded board exam plus a self-study piece.
- The Department of Music updated its website to include an online survey for alumni to complete regarding current address, job title, location, and/or teaching responsibilities, and suggestions for improving our degree programs.
- A student in a Music Education concentration must meet all requirements for admission and progression through the teacher education curriculum, student teaching and graduation as stated under College of Education and Behavioral Sciences in the Nicholls Catalog.
Music Program
The University awards the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Music to a student who completes the basic curriculum. This degree is not intended as a substitute for the professional degree in music performance. It is designed to help meet the changing needs of students. Before being permitted to enroll in music courses designated as performance courses, a student must perform a placement audition.
Minor
A minor in Music is available to all students. Courses taken for the 20-hour minor in music must be approved by the Department Head. Degrees in the Department of Music are nationally accredited by, and the Department is a member of, the National Association of Schools of Music.
Music Minor – Piano Only (20 hours)
| Music | 100 | Recital | 0 |
| Music | 100 | Recital | 0 |
| Music | 110 | Fund. Of Music | 2 |
| Music | 119 | Theory | 4 |
| Music | 120 | Theory | 4 |
| Music | 161* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 162* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 261* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 262* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 376 | Piano Literature | 3 |
| Music | 476 | Piano Pedagogy | 3 |
Music Minor – Voice, Winds, and Percussion (20 hours)
| Music | 100 | Recital | 0 |
| Music | 100 | Recital | 0 |
| Music | 110 | Fund. Of Music | 2 |
| Music | 119 | Theory | 4 |
| Music | 120 | Theory | 4 |
| Music | 161* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 162* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 261* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 262* | Performance | 1 |
| Music | 169 | Class Piano | 1 |
| Music | 170 | Class Piano | 1 |
| Music | Ensemble | (as appropriate) | 1 |
| Music | Ensemble | (as appropriate) | 1 |
A minimum of two(2) hours of music courses must be selected from the following:
| Music | 105 | Music Apprec. | 3 |
| Music | 269 | Class Piano | 1 |
| Music | 270 | Class Piano | 1 |
| Music | 240 | Music Literature | 2 |
| Music | Elective | ||
| Music | Elective |
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music
- Liberal Arts Concentration (MUSA)
- Instrumental Education Concentration (MUSN)
- Music Composition Concentration (MUSC)
- Music Performance Concentration (MUSP)
- Vocal Education Concentration (MUSV)
| (GER) General Education Requirement |
| (UR) University Requirement |
Suggested Course Sequence:
| YEAR* | COURSE NAME | COURSE NUMBER | REQUIREMENT | CREDIT HRS |
| 1 | ENGL | 101 | GER | 3 |
| 1 | ENGL | 102 | GER | 3 |
| 1 | Freshman Seminar Course | UR | 1 | |
| 1 | MATH Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 1 | MUS | 100 | 0 | |
| 1 | MUS | 100 | 0 | |
| 1 | MUS | 119 | 4 | |
| 1 | MUS | 120 | 4 | |
| 1 | MUS | 169 | 1 | |
| 1 | MUS | 170 | 1 | |
| 1 | MUS | 171 | 2 | |
| 1 | MUS | 172 | 2 | |
| 1 | MUS | 201 | 2 | |
| 1 | MUS Ensemble Elective | 1 | ||
| 1 | MUS Ensemble Elective | 1 | ||
| 1 | Natural Sciences Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 2 | ENGL Literature Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 2 | MATH Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 2 | Concentration Course | 2 | ||
| 2 | Concentration Course | 3 | ||
| 2 | MUS | 100 | 0 | |
| 2 | MUS | 100 | 0 | |
| 2 | MUS | 211 | 3 | |
| 2 | MUS | 217 | 1 | |
| 2 | MUS | 212 | 3 | |
| 2 | MUS | 218 | 1 | |
| 2 | MUS | 240 | GER | 3 |
| 2 | MUS | 269 | 1 | |
| 2 | MUS | 271 | 2 | |
| 2 | MUS | 272 | 2 | |
| 2 | MUS Ensemble Elective | 1 | ||
| 2 | MUS Ensemble Elective | 1 | ||
| 2 | Natural Sciences Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 3 | ENGL | 366 or 368 | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | 1 | ||
| 3 | MUS | 100 | 0 | |
| 3 | MUS | 100 | 0 | |
| 3 | MUS | 301 | 2 | |
| 3 | MUS | 323 | 3 | |
| 3 | MUS | 340 | GER | 3 |
| 3 | MUS | 341 | GER | 3 |
| 3 | MUS | 371 | 2 | |
| 3 | MUS | 372 | 2 | |
| 3 | MUS Ensemble Elective | 300-level or above | 1 | |
| 3 | MUS Ensemble Elective | 300-level or above | 1 | |
| 3 | Natural Sciences Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | 3 | ||
| 3 | Concentration Course | 300-level or above | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | GER | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | 300-level or above | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | 300-level or above | 3 | |
| 4 | MUS | 400 | 1 | |
| 4 | Concentration Course | 2 | ||
| 4 | Concentration Course | 3 | ||
| 4 | Concentration Course | 3 | ||
| 4 | Concentration Course | 300-level or above | GER | 3 |
| 4 | Concentration Course | 300-level or above | 3 | |
| 4 | Concentration Course | 300-level or above | 3 | |
| 4 | Concentration Course | 0 – 9 | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 120 – 129 |
*Recommend complete as Freshman (1), Sophomore (2), Junior (3), Senior (4)
NOTE: A proficiency board examination in piano will be given at the end of the sophomore year and will include displaying the ability to accompany. Candidates who fail the examination will be required to study piano until they pass.
At the completion of the fourth semester of study, all music majors must take the barrier exam, which will determine continued study at the junior level. This exam consists of an expanded board exam plus a self-study piece.
| LIBERAL ARTS CONCENTRATION (MUSA) | INSTRUMENTAL EDUCATION CONCENTRATION (MUSN) | MUSIC COMPOSITION CONCENTRATION (MUSC) | MUSIC PERFORMANCE CONCENTRATION (MUSP) | VOCAL EDUCATION CONCENTRATION (MUSV) |
| HIST Elective (3) | EDUC 321 (3) | MUS 270 (1), 350 (1), 351 (1), 352 (1), 369 (1), 423 (3), 432 (1), 433 (1) | HIST Elective (3) | EDUC 321 (3) |
| MUS 270 (1) | EDUC 368 (3) | Music Electives 19 hours from: MUS 302 (1), 303 (1), 306 (3), 322 (3), 325 (3), 370 (2), 376 (3), 389 (3), 407 (3), 423 (3), 470 (2), 471 (2), 472 (2) |
MUS 270 (1) | EDUC 368 (3) |
| 7 hours as specified by the department head from: MUS 302 (1), MUS 303 (1), 306 (1), 319 (3), 320 (3), 376 (3), 389 (3), 407 (3), 476 (3), 489 (3) | EDUC 430 (3) | Social Sciences Elective (3) (GER) | 7 hours as specified by the department head from: MUS 302 (1), MUS 303 (1), 306 (1), 319 (3), 320 (3), 407 (3) | EDUC 430 (3) |
| Social Sciences Elective (3) (GER) | EDUC 450 (3) | Social Sciences Elective (3) (GER) (300-level or above) | Social Sciences Elective (3) (GER) | EDUC 450 (3) |
| Social Sciences Elective (3) (GER) (300-level or above) | EDUC 454 (6) | Elective (3) | Social Sciences Elective (3) (GER) (300-level or above) | EDUC 454 (6) |
| Approved Elective (3) | HIST 255 OR 256 (3) | Approved Elective (3) | HIST 255 OR 256 (3) | |
| Approved Electives (15) (300-level or above) | MUED 221 (1) | Music Electives (15) 15 hours from: MUS 321 (3), 322 (3), 324 (3), 325 (3), 326 (3), 369 (1), 376 (3), 386 (1), 389 (3), 390 (1), 391 (1), 393 (1), 394 (1), 396 (1), 397 (1), 398 (1), 423 (3), 424 (3), 471 (2), 472 (2), 476 (3), 489 (3) |
MUED 383 (3) | |
| Elective (3) | MUED 223 (1) | Elective (3) | MUED 384 (3) | |
| MUED 225 (1) | MUED 478 (2) | |||
| MUED 227 (1) | MUS 109 (1) | |||
| MUED 229 (1) | MUS 209 (1) | |||
| MUED 383 (3) | MUS 244 (1) | |||
| MUED 385 (2) | MUS 270 (1) | |||
| MUED 386 (1) | MUS 303 (1) | |||
| MUS 243 (1) | MUS 407 (3) | |||
| MUS 302 (1) | MUS 433 (1) | |||
| MUS 407 (3) | PSYC 206 (3) (GER) | |||
| MUS 432 (1) | PSYC 210 (3) | |||
| PSYC 206 (3) GER | PSYC 311 (3) (GER) | |||
| PSYC 210 (3) | ||||
| PSYC 311 (3) (GER) |
