Bachelor of Music in Music Performance, Instrumental Track

Instrumental Track Faculty

BRASS
Dr. Brad Granville, Horn
Bliss Hall 3023
E-mail: bjgranville@ysu.edu


Dr. Christopher Krummel, Trumpet

Bliss Hall 1248
Phone: 330.941.1838
E-mail: clkrummel@ysu.edu
 

Dr. Andrew Mitchell, Trombone
Bliss Hall 3053
Phone: 330.941.1842

E-mail: amitchell02@ysu.edu


Dr. Yukitada Onitsuka, Tuba/Euphonium
Bliss Hall 3146
Phone: 330.941.3634
E-mail: yonitsuka@ysu.edu


PERCUSSION
Dr. Glenn Schaft
Bliss Hall 2234
Phone: 330.941.2643
E-mail: geschaft@ysu.edu

STRINGS
Dr. Kivie Cahn-LipmanCello
Bliss Hall 3037
Phone: 330.941.3641
E-mail: kcahnlipman@ysu.edu

Dr. Wendy CaseViolin/Viola
Bliss Hall 3045
Phone: 330.941.1935
E-mail: wscase@ysu.edu

Dr. François FowlerGuitar
Bliss Hall 3043
Phone: 330.941.3479
E-mail: fpfowler@ysu.edu

Dr. David Morgan, String Bass
Bliss Hall 3041
Phone: 330.941.1930
E-mail: dsmorgan@ysu.edu

Michael Strauss, Viola
Bliss Hall 3145
E-mail: mistrauss@ysu.edu

WOODWINDS
Dr. Christine Carucci, Bassoon
Bliss Hall 3077
E-mail:  cacarucci@ysu.edu

Shawn Reynolds, Oboe
Bliss Hall 3051
Phone: 330.941.3646
E-mail: srreynolds@ysu.edu

Dr. James UmbleSaxophone
Bliss Hall 3033
Phone: 330.941.1828
E-mail: jcumble@ysu.edu

Dr. Kathryn UmbleFlute
Bliss Hall 3029
Phone: 330.941.1831
E-mail: kaumble@ysu.edu

Dr. Alice WangClarinet
Bliss Hall 3049
Phone: 330.941.1827
E-mail: amwang@ysu.edu


Instrumental Track

The Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Music Performance, Instrumental Track provides exceptional individualized applied studio instruction, large and chamber ensemble performance experiences, and supportive courses in music history and theory, as well as avenues for students to diversify their studies with elective classes and professional skills that are relevant to their areas of interest. The B.M. in Performance focuses on the professional development and unique goals of each student.

B.M. in Music Performance students work closely with a world-class faculty of performers, composers, and scholars who hold advanced degrees from some of the world’s finest institutions, including Juilliard, Cincinnati Conservatory, Eastman, Cleveland Institute of Music, New England Conservatory, University of Southern California, Florida State University, and University of Texas. Our faculty work with students to support their personal aspirations through the development of strategic experiences, thus enabling them to pursue a variety of professional opportunities in multiple contexts. Students are encouraged to develop their own specialized interests, including additional studies in pedagogy or collaborative performance; involvement in competitions, festivals, or recordings; or focused repertoire studies in areas such as new music or music of underrepresented composers.

Students pursing the B.M. in Music Performance, Instrumental Track have a broad range of opportunities to perform in world-class ensembles that program diverse repertoire and provide professional training as soloists and ensemble members. Examples of large and small ensembles include Symphony and Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble and Combos, and Contemporary Ensembles. Chamber Ensembles provide students the chance to form groups (e.g., brass quintets, multiple-instrument combos) that explore varied literature and entrepreneurship, and many groups are active playing gigs and concerts throughout the region. Athletic Bands support YSU sports, including the Marching Pride and Basketball Pep Band, both on campus and traveling to regular season and playoff games.

Our students regularly win regional, national, and international recognition in performance and garner competition awards. They routinely perform as artists and chamber musicians at summer music festivals in the U.S. and abroad and are accepted to prestigious graduate programs around the country and across the globe.

The B.M. in Music Performance prepares students to develop careers in a myriad of fields. Our alumni are Grammy®Award winning artists and may be found performing with national and international ensembles; recording in Hollywood studios; touring with diverse acts; performing with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra; serving as award-winning producers, arrangers, and audio engineers; and working as academic faculty. Our degree helps students define future professional goals and equips them with exceptional skills for a successful career.  


Dana School of Music Contact Information

To learn more about our degree programs, scholarships, performances, faculty, and students, contact the Dana School of Music at 330-941-3635. To schedule a personalized campus visit, contact the Cliffe College of Creative Arts Program Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment at 330-941-2346 or sawaltman@ysu.edu. We would love to hear about your interests, show you our school, and become an important part of your future. 

COURSE TITLE S.H.
FIRST YEAR REQUIREMENT - STUDENT SUCCESS
YSU 1500Success Seminar1-2
or SS 1500 Strong Start Success Seminar
or HONR 1500 Intro to Honors
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 1550Writing 13-4
or ENGL 1549 Writing 1 with Support
ENGL 1551Writing 23
CMST 1545Communication Foundations3
Mathematics Requirement3
Arts and Humanities (2 courses)
Satisfied by 6 hours of MUHL 3772, 3773, or 3774, which are required in the major.
Natural Sciences (2 courses, 1 with lab)7
Social Science (2 courses)6
Social and Personal Awareness (need 1 additional course)3
One course satisfied by 3 SH of MUHL 3771, which is required in the major.
CORE MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
Music Theory (19-21 hours). Music Theory and Aural Theory of the same level must be taken concurrently.
MUTC 1531Music Theory 12-3
or MUTC 1531N Music Theory 1 Intensive
Students who score below 80% on the Theory Placement Exam will substitute MUTC 1531N for MUTC 1531
MUTC 1541Aural Theory 12
MUTC 1532Music Theory 22-3
or MUTC 1532N Music Theory 2 Intensive
Students who score below 80% on the Theory Placement Exam will substitute MUTC 1532N for MUTC 1532
MUTC 1542Aural Theory 22
MUTC 2631Music Theory 32
MUTC 2641Aural Theory 32
MUTC 2632Music Theory 42
MUTC 2642Aural Theory 42
MUTC 3750Analytical Techniques3
Keyboard Musicianship (4 hours)
MUAC 1581Class Piano 11
MUAC 1582Class Piano 21
MUAC 2681Class Piano 31
or MUAC 3781 Jazz Class Piano 1
MUAC 2682Class Piano 41
or MUAC 3782 Jazz Class Piano 2
Music History and Literature (12 hours)
MUHL 3771Music History and Literature 13
MUHL 3772Music History and Literature 23
MUHL 3773Music History and Literature 33
MUHL 3774Music History and Literature 43
Conducting (3 hours)
MUCO 3715Choral and Instrumental Conducting3
APPLIED LESSONS (28 hours)
Applied Lesson 15012
Applied Lesson 15022
Applied Lesson 26054
Applied Lesson 26064
Applied Lesson 37054
Applied Lesson 3706 (with Junior Recital)4
Applied Lesson 48054
Applied Lesson 4806 (with Senior Recital)4
ENSEMBLES (10 hours)
MUEN 00XX Large Ensembles (guitar majors substitute Guitar Ensemble)8
MUEN 00XX Chamber Ensembles2
ELECTIVES (9 hours)
MUTC/MUHL - Upper Division Theory and History Electives (must represent both areas)9
MUSIC ELECTIVES6
Total Semester Hours120-124
  • Music students must attend 36 convocations as a graduation requirement.
  • Music students must attend 30 Dana School of Music concerts or recitals.
  • Applied lesson must be taken concurrently with a large ensemble each semester.
Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallS.H.
YSU 1500
Success Seminar
or Strong Start Success Seminar
or Intro to Honors
1-2
ENGL 1550
Writing 1
or Writing 1 with Support
3-4
MUTC 1531
Music Theory 1
or Music Theory 1 Intensive
2-3
Students who score below 80% on the Theory Placement Exam will substitute MUTC 1531N for MUTC 1531
MUTC 1541 Aural Theory 1 2
MUAC 1581 Class Piano 1 1
Applied Lessons 1501 2
MUEN 00XX 1
General Education Elective 3
 Semester Hours15-18
Spring
ENGL 1551 Writing 2 3
General Education Electives 3
MUTC 1532
Music Theory 2
or Music Theory 2 Intensive
2-3
Students who score below 80% on the Theory Placement Exam will substitute MUTC 1532N for MUTC 1532
MUTC 1542 Aural Theory 2 2
MUAC 1582 Class Piano 2 1
Applied Lessons 1502 2
MUEN 00XX 1
 Semester Hours14-15
Year 2
Fall
CMST 1545 Communication Foundations 3
MUTC 2631
MUTC 2641
Music Theory 3
and Aural Theory 3
4
MUAC 2681
Class Piano 3
or Jazz Class Piano 1
1
MUHL 3771 Music History and Literature 1 3
Applied Lessons 2605 4
MUEN 00XX 1
 Semester Hours16
Spring
MATH 2623 Quantitative Reasoning 3
MUTC 2632
MUTC 2642
Music Theory 4
and Aural Theory 4
4
MUAC 2682
Class Piano 4
or Jazz Class Piano 2
1
MUHL 3772 Music History and Literature 2 3
Applied Lessons 2606 4
MUEN 00XX 1
 Semester Hours16
Year 3
Fall
Natural Science + Lab 4
MUTC 3750 Analytical Techniques 3
MUHL 3773 Music History and Literature 3 3
Applied Lessons 3705 4
MUEN 00XX 1
MUEN 00XX Chamber Ensemble 1
 Semester Hours16
Spring
General Education Elective 3
MUHL 3774 Music History and Literature 4 3
Applied Lessons 3706 (with Junior Recital) 4
MUEN 00XX 1
MUEN 00XX Chamber Ensemble 1
MUCO 3715 Choral and Instrumental Conducting 3
 Semester Hours15
Year 4
Fall
General Education Elective 3
Applied Lessons 4805 4
MUEN 00XX 1
Music Upper Division Electives 3
Music Electives 3
 Semester Hours14
Spring
Applied Lessons 4806 (with Senior Recital) 4
MUEN 00XX 1
Music Upper Division Electives 6
Music Electives 3
 Semester Hours14
 Total Semester Hours120-124
  • Music students must attend 36 convocations as a graduation requirement.
  • Music students must attend 30 Dana School of Music concerts or recitals.
  • Applied lesson must be taken concurrently with a large ensemble each semester.

Learning Outcomes

The student learning outcomes for the major in music are as follows:

  • Students will perform a public recital in their applied area.
  • Students will analyze music, discriminate pitch, harmony, and rhythm and perform harmonic progressions at the piano.
  • Students will demonstrate critical thinking about the various historical periods, cultural contexts, and social forces that influence musical activity.
  • Students will demonstrate basic keyboard proficiency including scales, arpeggios, harmonization, repertoire, transpositions, and score reading.