hartwick music dept brochure 2011(0)

7/27/2019 Hartwick Music Dept Brochure 2011(0)

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Your musicaljourney

starts here.


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Thank you for considering Hartwick as thenext step in your musical journey. Students

at Hartwick receive personalized attentionfrom a dedicated, well-qualified faculty andare afforded many special opportunities.While at Hartwick, you will develop notonly as a musician but also as a scholar anda leader. We strive to educate the wholestudent and have dedicated ourselves to

this task for more than six decades. Bothof our degreesthe bachelor of arts inmusic and the bachelor of science in musiceducationare rigorous programs thatfully prepare you for post-graduate careersin music-affiliated fields. Come for a visitand see what we have to offer. We hope to

see you soon on Oyaron Hill!Diane M. Paige, Ph.D. | Chair, Department of Music

Resident FacultyDiane M. Paige, Ph.D., ChairAssociate Professor of MusicMusic History, World Music

Jirka Kratochvil, DMAAssociate Professor of MusicDirector of Choral Music

Jason Leo Curley, DMAAssistant Professor of MusicDirector of Instrumental MusicSummer Music Festival Director

Anne Deisler, Ph.D.

Visiting Professor of MusicMusic Education

Adjunct InstructorsChristine CummingWoodwind Methods

John DaveyJazz Combo

Heather ForshaAural Skills, Keyboard Methods

Ana-Laura GonzlezMusic Theory, Basics of Music

Gary LiCalziJazz Ensemble

Stephen Markuson

Rock, Country, Radioand Broadway History

Andrew OdellPercussion Methods

Christopher PfundVocal Methods

Uli Speth

Orchestra, String MethodsDennis TurechekJazz History, Intro to Guitar

Artists-In-ResidenceCONDUCTINGJason Leo Curley (Inst.)Jirka Kratochvil (Choral)Charles Schneider (Inst.)

FLUTEAna-Laura Gonzlez

OBOERene Prins

CLARINETRobin Seletsky

BASSOONDaniel Hane

SAXOPHONEChristine Cumming

TRUMPETBenjamin Aldridge

HORNJason Leo Curley

LOW BRASS

Paul BlakeVIOLIN/VIOLAUli Speth

CELLOBenjamin Whittenburg

BASSJered Egan

GUITAR

Dennis TurechekPERCUSSIONDavid DeSiroRobert Lipari

PIANOHeather ForshaKim Paterson

VOICEJohana ArnoldCynthia DonaldsonMary Anne RossChristopher Pfund


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Standards of Excellence

Fully accredited by the National

Association of Schools of Music

Member of Pi Kappa LambdaNational Music Honor Society

Student Organizations

National Association for Music Education

Sigma Alpha Iota, Fraternity for WomenPhi Mu Alpha, Music Fraternity for Men

Beyond Hartwick

Certification pre-K through 12

95% grad-school placement

95% job placement

Apply now at www.hartwick.edu

There are many wonderfulteachers and staff members

I can talk to and who are truly

willing to listen and help.Lindsay Wynne 12

Facts.

The flexible andcreative nature ofthe department

allowed me to tailormy education in a way

that worked best

for me.Scott Weber 11

The musicaleducation thatId dreamed ofobtaining wasfar exceeded

at Hartwick.

Kristyn Knapp 12


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PerformanceOpportunitiesIndividual musicianshipis our primary focus.

At Hartwick, your study willinclude studio lessons with ouroutstanding faculty and a plethoraof ensembles. Students augment theirsolo repertoire with chamber musicand large ensemble experiences.

Anderson Center for the Arts

Vocal

College ChoirChamber Choir

Jazz ChoirA Capella Choir

Gospel Choir

ChamberPercussion Ensemble

Brass EnsembleFlute ChoirRock Band

Jazz ComboClarinet Choir

String QuartetClarinet QuartetSaxophone Ensemble

Instrumental

Wind EnsembleChamber Orchestra

Rock OrchestraJazz Band

Catskill Symphony Orchestra

When I came here, it just felt like home. The Music Department is its own

community and functions like a family. Adam Chandler 15


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DegreesHartwicks Department of Music offers two degrees

The music degree allows students tospecialize within the broader context of aliberal arts and sciences education. It alsoprepares students for graduate work inmusic, as well as affiliated careers in music.

Performance, theory, and history are amongthe many areas of focus for the B.A.

Highlights of the B.A.

Field-of-Study InternshipExtensive Performance Opportunities

Graduate-School Preparation

The music educationdegree is a rigorousprofessional program that fosters individualgrowth. Curricular emphasis is placed oncritical thinking and creativity, and studentsgain competency in vocal, instrumental, and

general music.

Highlights of the B.S.

Multicultural Mini-PracticumStudent Teaching Placements

pre-K-12 Teacher Certification

Bachelor of Arts

inMusicBachelor of Science

inMusic Education

Apply now at www.hartwick.edu/apply


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Liberal Arts in PracticeAttend someplace unexpected.

Student TeachingPartner with your mentor.

Submerge into teaching for afull semester and apply yourcumulative knowledge in

classrooms. Establish professionalcontacts as you complete yourdegree!

ISPBeyond a conventional major.

Independent Study Program is aliberal arts option that allows youto choose from more than one

major and shape your degree tobest fulfill your career goals.

January TermChoose your own adventure ...... on campus, across the U.S.or around the world!

Past music J Terms includeNYC, Ghana, Brazil, Arizona,the Caribbean, and the CzechRepublic.

InternshipsA taste of life after college.

Explore career options, test yourstrengths, discover new ones, gain

experience, and build your resumewhile earning academic credit!

Mini-Practicum

Open your mind to diversity.

Multicultural or urban teachingsettings allow students to exploreand discover enriching educationalexperiences.


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Exploring College?

Visit HartwickFall Open House ProgramLearn everything you need to know about Hartwick: meet students

and faculty in your major, tour our 425-acre campus, discover our

innovative three-year-degree program, and more.

To register, go to www.hartwick.edu/openhouseregistration.

Taste of WickGet a taste of what Hartwicks all about during a quick, half-day visit,

offered every Monday and Friday (starting in October). Learn about

admissions and financial aid, tour the campus, and have lunch (on us)in The Commons with Hartwick faculty members.

9:30 am Registration

10 a.m. Overview of Hartwick presentation

11 a.m. Campus tour

Noon Lunch in The Commons dining hall

Weekday Individual Tours and InterviewsGet to know our campus up close and hear from a student guide

whos already made Hartwick home.

Weekday tours 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Individual interviews 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m.

Open House ProgramGet the full Hartwick experience. Take a tour. Learn about programs

that interest you. Talk with faculty, admissions, and financial aid

counselors, and with the students you may soon be calling classmates.

Winter 2012 February 25

Spring 2012 April 14, 28

Plan your visitwww.hartwick.edu/visit

Explore the Hartwick Experience

www.hartwickexperience.com

Sign up for a visitwww.hartwick.edu/visitrequest

Take the next step.Guidelines to successful acceptance as Music major.

Common application

Acceptance to Hartwick College Apply through the Music website

www.hartwick.edu/music Audition/interviewFirst, fill out the Common Application to the College.

Use the music website to fill out the online form. We willwork with your family to coordinate a campus visit andarrange your formal audition and interview with ourresident artists and faculty.

Audition and InterviewAn audition and interview are required for a B.S. or B.A. inmusic. This process allows us to get better acquainted, inaddition to examining your potential beyond musicality.

This interview entails a theory and aural skills examina-tion, questions on your general interest and knowledge ofthe field, and how we can develop your career beyond yourdegree.See the website for specifics on how to prepare and whatrepertoire is acceptable. Once your audition and interview

are complete, you will be sent an official letter with thedepartments decision.

Lynda Clark | 607-431-4800, [email protected]


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