Department of Music
Faculty
Department Head: Dr. Nikole Roebuck
Assistant Professors: Dr. Stephen Cunningham, Ms. Natorshau Davis, Mr. Michael Hendrix, Dr. Joseph Henry,
and Mr. Ye Tao
Instructor: Mr. Kendall Damond
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 (NASM). 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.
Additional Requirements for Music Majors: Each student must declare a primary applied
area of focus as indicated in each degree plan. Students must present a recital as
noted in the specific degree program. The recital must be approved by the applied
music teacher and the recital committee.
A piano skills diagnostic test will be administered upon admission and the student
will be advised as to the best manner of meeting the required piano proficiency (MUS
105, MUS 106 and MUS 205). There will also be a Basic Music diagnostic test given,
students who pass this test will be allowed into Harmony I. Students who are not successful
in passing this test will be advised to take MUS 101.
Teacher Certification for Music Education Majors
Music Education majors who seek teacher certification in Music must make official
application for admission to the Teacher Education Program, located in the College
of Education. Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program is a prerequisite
to enrolling in all upper-level certification courses. A year-long practicum of Residency
I and Residency II is required of all candidates for certification. For a complete
list of requirements for admission to and retention in the Teacher Education Program,
see the College of Education section of this Catalog.
Students are required to seek advisement regarding their licensure programs during
their Freshman year at Grambling State University to ensure that all prerequisite
courses and teacher licensure exams are completed as required. The program leads to
teacher certification at the K-12 level.
It is mandatory that students confer with departmental advisors prior to registering
each semester. 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 103 & 104
|
6
|
|
Mathematics 131 & 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
|
|
Sociology 101
|
3
|
|
Electives*
|
12
|
|
Total Hours
|
31
|
Senior Year
|
Music 411 & 412
|
2
|
|
Music 415 & 416
|
6
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
2
|
|
Philosophy 201
|
3
|
|
Psychology 200 or Sociology 201
|
3
|
|
Electives*
|
14
|
|
Total Hours
|
30
|
|
TOTAL
|
121
|
*Electives must be approved by advisor and department head.
Music Education-Instrumental Concentration
Freshman Year
|
Music 111 & 112
|
2
|
|
Education 111 & 112
|
2
|
|
Music 115 & 116
|
6
|
|
Music 125 & 126
|
2
|
|
English 101 & 102
|
6
|
|
Music 117
|
3
|
|
Biology 103 & 104
|
6
|
|
Music VAR
|
2
|
|
Music 102
|
0
|
|
Education 201
|
0
|
|
Math 131 & 132
|
6
|
|
Biology 103 & 104
|
6
|
|
Total Hours
|
34
|
Sophomore Year
|
Music 215 & 216
|
6
|
|
Music 225 & 226
|
2
|
|
Music 211 & 212
|
2
|
|
Sociology 101
|
3
|
|
Music 319
|
3
|
|
Education 162
|
3
|
|
Education 200
|
3
|
|
Economics 201
|
3
|
|
History 103 & 104
|
6
|
|
Music VAR
|
2
|
|
Music 102
|
0
|
|
Music 109
|
1
|
|
Music 107
|
1
|
|
GET 300 - Rising Junior Exam
|
0
|
|
Total Hours
|
35
|
Junior Year
|
Music 311 & 312
|
2
|
|
Music 401
|
2
|
|
Education 300
|
3
|
|
Music 416
|
3
|
|
Physical Science 105 OR Chemistry 101
|
3
|
|
Music 417
|
3
|
|
Foreign Language I
|
3
|
|
Music 421
|
2
|
|
Music 415
|
3
|
|
Music VAR
|
2
|
|
Music 102
|
0
|
|
Music 119 & 120
|
2
|
|
Education 201
|
0
|
|
English 200
|
3
|
|
Total Hours
|
31
|
Senior Year
|
Music 411 & 412
|
2
|
|
Education 322
|
3
|
|
Education 427
|
3
|
|
Education 328
|
3
|
|
Education 455
|
9
|
|
Education 402
|
3
|
|
Music 425
|
1
|
|
Education 453
|
3
|
|
Music 102
|
0
|
|
Education 201
|
0
|
|
Total Hours
|
27
|
|
TOTAL
|
127
|
Music Education-Vocal Concentration
Freshman Year
|
Music 111 & 112
|
2
|
|
Education 111 & 112
|
2
|
|
Music 115 & 116
|
6
|
|
Music 125 & 126
|
2
|
|
Music VAR
|
2
|
|
Biology 103 & 104
|
6
|
|
English 101
|
3
|
|
Math 131 & 132
|
6
|
|
Music 102
|
0
|
|
Education 201
|
0
|
|
English 102
|
3
|
|
Music 102
|
0
|
|
Total Hours
|
34
|
Sophomore Year
|
Music 211
|
1
|
|
Music 212
|
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
|
|
Foreign Language I
|
3
|
|
History 103
|
3
|
|
History 104
|
3
|
|
Economics 201
|
3
|
|
Music 319
|
3
|
|
Music 102
|
0
|
|
GET 300 - Rising Junior Exam
|
0
|
|
Total Hours
|
36
|
Junior Year
|
Music 311
|
1
|
|
Music 312
|
1
|
|
Music 415 & 416
|
6
|
|
Music VAR-Band, Choir, or Orchestra
|
2
|
|
SCI 105
|
3
|
|
SOC 101
|
3
|
|
Education 300
|
3
|
|
Music 401
|
2
|
|
Foreign Language II
|
3
|
|
Music 417
|
3
|
|
Music 424
|
2
|
|
Music 102
|
0
|
|
Education 201
|
0
|
|
Total Hours
|
29
|
Senior Year
|
Music 411 & 412
|
2
|
|
Education 328
|
3
|
|
Education 427
|
3
|
|
Education 402
|
3
|
|
Music 425
|
1
|
|
Education 322
|
3
|
|
Education 455
|
9
|
|
Education 453
|
3
|
|
Music VAR
|
1
|
|
Music 102
|
0
|
|
Education 201
|
0
|
|
Total Hours
|
28
|
|
TOTAL
|
127
|
Minor in Music
Core Courses
|
MUS 115
|
3
|
|
MUS 125
|
1
|
|
MUS 319
|
3
|
|
MUS 415
|
2
|
|
MUS 111
|
1
|
|
MUS 112
|
1
|
|
Major Ensemble Participation **
|
2
|
|
Total Hours
|
14
|
** Major Ensemble Participation Electives
|
MUS 121
|
1
|
|
MUS 141
|
1
|
|
MUS 151
|
1
|
|
MUS 152
|
1
|
|
MUS 181
|
1
|
|
MUS 191
|
1
|
Electives (4 hours)
|
MUS 107
|
2
|
|
MUS 109
|
2
|
|
MUS 116
|
3
|
|
MUS 117
|
2
|
|
MUS 119
|
2
|
|
MUS 126
|
2
|
|
MUS 127
|
2
|
|
MUS 401
|
2
|
|
MUS 412
|
2
|
|
MUS 416
|
3
|
|
MUS 424
|
2
|
|
Applied Music at or above 200 level
|
1
|
|
Major Ensemble Participation
|
1 (see above)
|
