Department of Music
Faculty
Department Head: Dr. Larry Pannell
Assistant Professors: Mr. Kendall Damond, Ms. Natorshau Davis, Mr. Michael Hendrix, Dr. Joseph Henry, Dr.
Larry Pannell, Dr. Nikole Roebuck, and Mr. Ye Tao
Overview
Music has been an integral part of Grambling’s history and development since the founding
of the institution. The first music classes were offered in 1905. The department is
accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The Department of Music
views its role at the University as both an academic and a service unit whose mission
is to provide programs of study for both music majors and non-music majors; and to
educate future music professionals through appropriate curricular offerings leading
to the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree with three concentrations, Liberal Arts, Music
Education-Vocal, and Music Education-Instrumental.
The Liberal Arts concentration is designed for those students who are seeking a solid
foundation of various non-teaching music careers. In addition, students have the option
to continue their studies at the graduate level. Special requirements in this curriculum
include 1) grades of “C” or higher in all music courses, and 2) a public senior recital
on the major instrument/ voice for successful completion of this course of study.
Grades lower than “C” in music courses will not count toward the degree. The senior
recital must be approved by the applied music teacher and the recital committee.
The student will select a major from the following areas of applied music: Baritone
Horn, Guitar, Trumpet, Bassoon, Oboe, Trombone, Cello, Organ, Tuba, Clarinet, Percussions,
Viola, Cornet, Piano, Violin, Flute, Saxophone, Voice, French Horn, String Bass.
Students pursuing the Music Education-Instrumental or the Music Education-Vocal concentration
must complete the required program outlined in general, specialized academic, and
professional education areas. The program leads to teacher certification at the K-12
level.
In instrumental music, candidates may choose band or orchestra. The academic advisor
will provide specific course selections that apply to the respective option. Students
must check with their academic advisor for updated curriculum changes required by
state and national accreditation bodies that may affect existing requirements.
Liberal Arts Concentration
Freshman Year
|
Music 105 & 106
|
4
|
|
Music 111 & 112
|
2
|
|
Music 115 & 116
|
6
|
|
Music 125 & 126
|
2
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
2
|
|
Biology 103& 104
|
6
|
|
English 101 & 102
|
6
|
|
First Year Experience 101 & 102
|
2
|
|
Total Hours
|
30
|
Sophomore Year
|
Music 211 & 212
|
2
|
|
Music 215 & 216
|
6
|
|
Music 225 & 226
|
2
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
2
|
|
English 200
|
3
|
|
History 101
|
3
|
|
History 104
|
3
|
|
Mathematics 147 & 148
|
6
|
|
Physical Science 105 or Chemistry 101
|
3
|
|
General Education Testing 300
|
0
|
|
Total Hours
|
30
|
Junior Year
|
Music 311 & 312
|
2
|
|
Music 319
|
3
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
2
|
|
Economics 201
|
3
|
|
Foreign Language
|
6
|
|
Social Science 101
|
3
|
|
Electives*
|
12
|
|
Total Hours
|
31
|
Senior Year
|
Music 411
|
1
|
|
Music 412
|
1
|
|
Music 415
|
3
|
|
Music 416
|
3
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
1
|
|
Philosophy 201
|
3
|
|
Psychology 200 or Sociology 201
|
3
|
|
Electives*
|
15
|
|
Total Hours
|
30
|
|
TOTAL
|
121
|
*Electives must be approved by advisor and department head.
Music Education-Instrumental Concentration
Freshman Year
|
Music 105
|
2
|
|
Music 107
|
2
|
|
Music 109
|
2
|
|
Music 111 w/Music Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 112 w/Music Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 115 & 116
|
6
|
|
Music 117
|
2
|
|
Music 119 & 120
|
2
|
|
Music 125 & 126
|
2
|
|
Music 127
|
2
|
|
Education 111 & 112
|
2
|
|
Biology 103 & 104
|
6
|
|
English 101 & 102
|
6
|
|
Mathematics 147
|
3
|
|
Total Hours
|
39
|
Sophomore Year
|
Music 106
|
2
|
|
Music 127
|
2
|
|
Music 205
|
2
|
|
Music 211 w/Music Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 212 w/Music Recital Seminal
|
1
|
|
Music 215 & 216
|
6
|
|
Music 225 & 226
|
2
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
2
|
|
Education 162
|
3
|
|
Education 200
|
3
|
|
English 200
|
3
|
|
History 101
|
3
|
|
Mathematics 148
|
3
|
|
Total Hours
|
33
|
Junior Year
|
Music 311 w/Music Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 312 w/Music Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 319
|
3
|
|
Music 401
|
2
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
2
|
|
Education 300
|
3
|
|
Education 303 or 322
|
3
|
|
Education 328
|
3
|
|
Economics 201
|
3
|
|
Foreign Language
|
3
|
|
History 104
|
3
|
|
Physical Science 105 or Chemistry 101
|
3
|
|
Social Science 101
|
3
|
|
Total Hours
|
33
|
Senior Year
|
Music 411w/Music Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 412 w/Music Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 415
|
3
|
|
Music 416
|
3
|
|
Music 417
|
3
|
|
Music 421
|
2
|
|
Music 425
|
1
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
1
|
|
Education 402
|
3
|
|
Education 427
|
3
|
|
Education 453
|
3
|
|
Education 455
|
9
|
|
Total Hours
|
33
|
|
TOTAL
|
138
|
Music Education-Vocal Concentration
Freshman Year
|
Music 105 & 106
|
4
|
|
Music 111 w/MUS Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 112 w/MUS Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 115 & 116
|
6
|
|
Music 119 & 120
|
2
|
|
Music 125 & 126
|
2
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
2
|
|
Education 111 & 112
|
2
|
|
Biology 103 & 104
|
6
|
|
English 101 & 102
|
6
|
|
Mathematics 147
|
3
|
|
Total Hours
|
35
|
Sophomore Year
|
Music 205
|
2
|
|
Music 211 w/MUS Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 212 w/MUS Recital Seminal
|
1
|
|
Music 215 & 216
|
6
|
|
Music 225 & 226
|
2
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
2
|
|
Education 162
|
3
|
|
Education 200
|
3
|
|
English 200
|
3
|
|
History 101
|
3
|
|
History 104
|
3
|
|
Mathematics 148
|
3
|
|
Total Hours
|
32
|
Junior Year
|
Music 311 w/MUS Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 312 w/MUS Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 319
|
3
|
|
Music 415
|
3
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
2
|
|
Education 300
|
3
|
|
Education 303 or 322
|
3
|
|
Education 328
|
3
|
|
Economics 201
|
3
|
|
Foreign Language
|
6
|
|
Physical Science 105 or Chemistry 101
|
3
|
|
Social Science 101
|
3
|
|
Total Hours
|
34
|
Senior Year
|
Music 401
|
2
|
|
Music 411w/MUS Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 412 w/MUS Recital Seminar
|
1
|
|
Music 416
|
3
|
|
Music 417
|
3
|
|
Music 424
|
2
|
|
Music 425
|
1
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
1
|
|
Education 402
|
3
|
|
Education 427
|
3
|
|
Education 453
|
3
|
|
Education 455
|
9
|
|
Total Hours
|
32
|
|
TOTAL
|
133
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