{"id":464,"date":"2016-07-28T12:24:51","date_gmt":"2016-07-28T19:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=464"},"modified":"2025-03-30T12:12:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T19:12:03","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/music\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m8ootqzq-d564915ad6272684dadb89ecc1cd2de2\">\n.avia-section.av-m8ootqzq-d564915ad6272684dadb89ecc1cd2de2{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2016\/07\/SOU-Music-Concert-Hall-Xylophone-v1.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-m8ootqzq-d564915ad6272684dadb89ecc1cd2de2 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  home-box avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-60 av-height-percent  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='60' data-av_min_height_opt='percent'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-464'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-36k0-f802c07a9dec54e71448b1ad2344bc3c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  dog-house museo-head first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m8oot5zd-70fbf5422e90d32d941181bdc354c234\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m8oot5zd-70fbf5422e90d32d941181bdc354c234{\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m8oot5zd-70fbf5422e90d32d941181bdc354c234 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m8oot5zd-70fbf5422e90d32d941181bdc354c234 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m8oot5zd-70fbf5422e90d32d941181bdc354c234 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m8oot5zd-70fbf5422e90d32d941181bdc354c234 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:21px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m8oot5zd-70fbf5422e90d32d941181bdc354c234 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m8oot5zd-70fbf5422e90d32d941181bdc354c234 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m8oot5zd-70fbf5422e90d32d941181bdc354c234 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  small-pillow head-fog av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >ABOUT MUSIC<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m8ootdo8-7ef742edc75882c55c4d6e3dad1af7cf\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m8ootdo8-7ef742edc75882c55c4d6e3dad1af7cf .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8ootdo8-7ef742edc75882c55c4d6e3dad1af7cf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock big-pillow av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Located in jaw-droppingly stunning Ashland, Oregon, the Oregon Center for the Arts at SOU Music Program features world-class artists teaching advanced music students in a serious, career-oriented environment. We encourage students to develop as artists, with emphases on individual exploration, creative collaboration, and cross-hybridization within the arts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div class='clear'><\/div><div id='sub_menu1'  class='av-submenu-container av-4i5z0w-8aa2b2fb9f771693ae291dce55a1ae33 alternate_color  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  no-border goofy-foot av-sticky-submenu submenu-not-first container_wrap fullsize' style='z-index:301' ><div class='container av-menu-mobile-disabled av-submenu-pos-center'><ul id=\"menu-music-program\" class=\"av-subnav-menu\" role=\"menu\"><li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-503\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/music\/\" itemprop=\"url\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span 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.av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-vti0g-10f87c653de684aff8f0bf0994f70ce4 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-vti0g-10f87c653de684aff8f0bf0994f70ce4 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Our Mission<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2pfd0o-501d388d31b95138a147672d8d140b83 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The mission of the Music program at Southern Oregon University is to develop our students\u2019 creative and technical abilities and prepare them to perform, teach, create, and support music-making in their communities throughout the world. We support music as part of a liberal arts education at Southern Oregon University by fostering the joy and discipline of learning, encouraging the exploration of diverse cultures, developing the ability to collaborate, and by preparing students to make music a meaningful part of their lives.<\/p>\n<p>Music offers music majors and minors an integrated curriculum designed to teach the varied skills necessary for a professional career in music and to develop the student\u2019s understanding and appreciation for the art of music. Coursework combines class and individual instruction by nationally and internationally renowned artists with innovative, computer-aided instruction. Curricular offerings are designed to enable highly motivated students with diverse musical backgrounds to become skilled musicians capable of making artistic musical contributions to society as performers, educators, composers, scholars, music-business professionals, and active supporters and appreciators of music.<\/p>\n<p>The Music Program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The faculty is dedicated to promoting a positive, student-centered environment in which students-by performance, creative activity, research, scholarship, and teaching opportunities-develop the skills, independence of thought, and discipline to fulfill their musical aspirations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">The Outcomes of the Music Program:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"pop-4\">\n<li>Know the theory, history, and repertory in the major area of study.<\/li>\n<li>Identify how specific technologies serve the student\u2019s chosen field of music.<\/li>\n<li>Know the nature of professional work in music, including career development skills, teaching skills, and concert attendance.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate mastery of the core fundamentals, processes, elements, form, structures and styles of music.<\/li>\n<li>Perform a cross-section of the repertory in the major area of study.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate on matters of musical interpretation including rehearsal and conducting skills.<\/li>\n<li>Perform individually and in ensembles with technical skills that produce artistic expression.<\/li>\n<li>Synthesize musical learning by actively thinking, speaking, and writing clearly and effectively about musical ideas and defending their views.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2hvp4-35059822b32d1b2ef65c5030e4d564a5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2hvp4-35059822b32d1b2ef65c5030e4d564a5{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2hvp4-35059822b32d1b2ef65c5030e4d564a5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2hvp4-35059822b32d1b2ef65c5030e4d564a5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2hvp4-35059822b32d1b2ef65c5030e4d564a5 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2hvp4-35059822b32d1b2ef65c5030e4d564a5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2hvp4-35059822b32d1b2ef65c5030e4d564a5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2hvp4-35059822b32d1b2ef65c5030e4d564a5 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Musical Organizations<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2gajts-bc110df579c10acbd4728cd617e7bb54 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>All SOU Music ensembles are open to students of any major. Some ensembles may require audition for placement and\/or participation. Ensembles include: Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble. All other organizations are open to all qualified students by instructor consent: Chamber Choir, Jefferson State Choral Coalition, Jazz Band, Opera Workshop, Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra, Raider Band, Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon, Saxophone Quartet, Clarinet Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Percussion Quartet, Woodwind Quintet, Gamelan Ensemble, Horn Quartet, Saxophone Orchestra, Brass Quintet, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Combos, and Chamber Ensembles. In addition to serving as an integral part of the musical training of majors, these organizations enable non-majors to participate in musical performances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-nqge0-5a588d10f2f3c0279e134fee04e40e3a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-nqge0-5a588d10f2f3c0279e134fee04e40e3a{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-nqge0-5a588d10f2f3c0279e134fee04e40e3a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-nqge0-5a588d10f2f3c0279e134fee04e40e3a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-nqge0-5a588d10f2f3c0279e134fee04e40e3a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-nqge0-5a588d10f2f3c0279e134fee04e40e3a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-nqge0-5a588d10f2f3c0279e134fee04e40e3a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-nqge0-5a588d10f2f3c0279e134fee04e40e3a av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Scholarships<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-20ai68-4a685b151fb6155b83ede3e4075f15b3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Performance scholarships are available to outstanding students who are planning to major in music. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of a performance audition held in February for the following academic year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-h6lnc-b876acb96865f49fb730c9f0b4b0f4fc\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-h6lnc-b876acb96865f49fb730c9f0b4b0f4fc{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-h6lnc-b876acb96865f49fb730c9f0b4b0f4fc .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-h6lnc-b876acb96865f49fb730c9f0b4b0f4fc .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-h6lnc-b876acb96865f49fb730c9f0b4b0f4fc .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-h6lnc-b876acb96865f49fb730c9f0b4b0f4fc .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-h6lnc-b876acb96865f49fb730c9f0b4b0f4fc .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-h6lnc-b876acb96865f49fb730c9f0b4b0f4fc av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Teacher Licensing<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1qlqm8-ba439a523a9c1804e1ca834cea1762ce '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Students who would like to teach music in the Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor\u2019s degree in music before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the Music Program for an appropriate advisor and the School of Education regarding admission requirements for the MAT program.<\/p>\n<p>Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences working with students in the public schools prior to application to the MAT program are required.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9966o-3b5791ea6d926a73e1773b28ad61e3f3\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-9966o-3b5791ea6d926a73e1773b28ad61e3f3{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-9966o-3b5791ea6d926a73e1773b28ad61e3f3 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-9966o-3b5791ea6d926a73e1773b28ad61e3f3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-9966o-3b5791ea6d926a73e1773b28ad61e3f3 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-9966o-3b5791ea6d926a73e1773b28ad61e3f3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-9966o-3b5791ea6d926a73e1773b28ad61e3f3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-9966o-3b5791ea6d926a73e1773b28ad61e3f3 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Music Minor and Non-Major Course Offerings<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1e9cxk-11d5d01d58c31fa95f389947c9dc9093 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Music minor course offerings include a selection of courses taken from the Music Core Curriculum. Nonmajors may participate in a number of courses, including all ensembles (some by audition), all history classes, and class lessons in guitar, piano, and voice. Private lessons in piano, organ, voice, strings, and most wind, brass, and percussion instruments are available to qualified students as space allows.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lbwor4cs-e4edd90eaf680c7049220eb4e15948e4\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lbwor4cs-e4edd90eaf680c7049220eb4e15948e4{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lbwor4cs-e4edd90eaf680c7049220eb4e15948e4 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lbwor4cs-e4edd90eaf680c7049220eb4e15948e4 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lbwor4cs-e4edd90eaf680c7049220eb4e15948e4 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lbwor4cs-e4edd90eaf680c7049220eb4e15948e4 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lbwor4cs-e4edd90eaf680c7049220eb4e15948e4 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lbwor4cs-e4edd90eaf680c7049220eb4e15948e4 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  > Music Program Mission and Outcomes <\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbwotfnr-2d3a26f30e76ff181f769330376c9905 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The mission of the Music program at Southern Oregon University is to develop students&#8217; creative and technical abilities in ways to prepare them to perform, teach, create, and support music making in their communities throughout the world. We support music as a part of a liberal arts education at Southern Oregon University by fostering the joy and discipline of learning, encouraging the exploration of diverse cultures, developing the ability to collaborate, and by preparing students to make music a meaningful part of their lives. The program has 8 outcomes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Students will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Know the theory, history, and repertory in the major area of study.<\/li>\n<li>Identify how specific technologies serve the student\u2019s chosen field of music.<\/li>\n<li>Know the nature of professional work in music, including career development skills, teaching skills, and concert attendance.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate mastery of the core fundamentals, processes, elements, form, structures and styles of music.<\/li>\n<li>Perform a cross-section of the repertory in the major area of study.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate on matters of musical interpretation including rehearsal and conducting skills.<\/li>\n<li>Perform individually and in ensembles with technical skills that produce artistic expression.<\/li>\n<li>Synthesize musical learning by actively thinking, speaking, and writing clearly and effectively about musical ideas and defending their views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-19vhag-d3981e10bf82c58958aa0f8a8998c2a7\">\n.flex_column.av-19vhag-d3981e10bf82c58958aa0f8a8998c2a7{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0 0 0 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-19vhag-d3981e10bf82c58958aa0f8a8998c2a7 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_section-88aa1dce24bde71ba541926fa983a5ee\">\n.avia-section.av-av_section-88aa1dce24bde71ba541926fa983a5ee{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3' aria-label='SOU Business Home Page - 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