IVCC Music Department

Dear Students and Community,

The mission of the IVCC Music Department is to affect positive change in the community through excellence in music education, performance, outreach and our awareness of music as an essential component of culture.

In this spirit of community, we of the Music Faculty at IVCC extend an invitation to all of you. Come, and join us in making music at IVCC. Regardless of age or ability, background or experience, there is a place for you with us. So, let us all join together and cultivate a community which values artistic achievement through our shared musical experience.

Best Wishes,

Michael Pecherek

IVCC Music Faculty

Full-time Faculty

Norman Engstrom
Music Appreciation
Collegiate Choral
Chamber Singers
Voice

Michael Pecherek
Music Appreciation
Fundamentals of Music
Music Theory 1 - 4
Chamber Music
Cello

Part-time Faculty

Larry Ault, Percussion
Larry Butkus, Jazz
Kim Codo, Guitar
Lynne Credi, Music Appreciation
Constance Deal, Violin
David Fryxell, Bass
Sue Gillio, Flute
Gene Montgomery, Clarinet & Saxophone
Mary Schallhorn, Piano

Cultural Events

Course Descriptions

MUP 1001 – Collegiate Chorale

A course in the understanding and enjoyment of music. Musical examples studied through selections from standard choral literature. Laboratory, three hours per week. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four hours credit.

MUP 1002 – Wind Ensemble

Designed primarily to provide performing instrumental ensemble for students and community members with (at least) high school band experience, as well as an ensemble for IVCC students preparing for future college music study. The music selected is written primarily for the Wind Ensemble, which is a small wind and percussion performing organization. The ensemble will appear in one formal concert each semester, with informal appearances as activities will allow. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four hours credit.

MUP 1004 – Jazz Ensemble

A study of style and techniques in the jazz idiom. The course is open to all wind instrument players in addition to piano, guitar and drum set players. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four hours credit. Lecture, one hour per week; laboratory, one hour per week.

MUP 1005 – Class Piano

Beginning group instruction in piano, designed primarily for music majors whose major instrument is not piano. Non-music majors may be admitted with the consent of the division chairperson, if space is available. An elementary course including the study of simple piano literature and the development of skill in techniques, sight reading, harmonization, transposition and analysis. This course may be repeated to total four semester hours. Laboratory, two hours.

MUP 1011 – Chamber Singers

A selected group that specializes in studying and performing music written especially for choral ensembles. Lecture, one hour per week; laboratory, one hour per week. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four hours credit.

MUP 1012 – Flute Ensemble

Designed primarily to provide performing instrumental ensemble for students and community members with (at least) high school band experience, as well as an ensemble for IVCC students preparing for future college music study. The music selected is written primarily for the flute ensemble, which is a small wind and percussion performing organization. The ensemble will appear in one formal concert each semester, with informal appearances as activities will allow. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four (4) semester credit hours.

MUP 1021 – Swing choir

A course in the understanding and enjoyment of music. Musical examples studied through selections from swing choral literature. Laboratory, three hours per week. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four hours credit

MUP 2001 – Applied Music – Vocal

Individual instruction for music students whose principal performing medium is voice. Emphasis on technique, literature on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. One hour lesson per week. This course maybe repeated for a maximum of eight (8) semester hours. Concurrent enrollment in one of the college vocal groups recommended.

MUP 2003 – String Ensemble

Designed to provide a performing ensemble for students and community members with high school string experience, as well as an ensemble for IVCC students preparing for future collegiate or professional music programs. Literature selected is written primarily for violin, viola, cello and bass. The ensemble will appear in one formal concert each semester, with informal appearances as activities will allow. This course may be repeated for a maximum of four (4) semester hours.

MUP 2005 – Piano

Individual music instruction for students whose principal performing medium is one of the variety of instruments classified as string (2013-2053), woodwind (2022-2072), brass (2014-2044) or percussion (2005-2025). Piano, organ and guitar are also available. Emphasis is placed on technique, literature and performance, proficiency requirements at each level. One hour per lesson per week.

MUP 2013 – Guitar

MUP 2014 – Trumpet

MUP 2015 – Percussion

MUP 2022 – Oboe

MUP 2023 – Violin

MUP 2024 - Trombone

MUP 2025 – Drum Set

MUP 2032 – Clarinet

MUP 2033 – Viola

MUP 2034 – French Horn

MUP 2042 – Bassoon

MUP 2043 – Bass

MUP 2044 Tuba

MUP 2052 – Saxophone

MUP 2053 – Cello

MUP 2062 – Flute

MUP 2072 - Piccolo

MUS 1000 – Music Appreciation

A survey course covering the history of music. Intended to broaden the students understanding of music as an essential component of culture. Course work is divided into three categories: study of elements and fundamentals, study of music history and context in which major works were created, and listening.

MUS 1001 – Fundamentals of Music

Introduction to the elements and fundamentals of music theory. Intended to provide students with a general understanding of the elements of music e.g.; rhythm, melody, harmony, notation, texture and form. Training in the fundamentals of harmony.

MUS 1002 – Music Theory I

Introductory study of the basic elements of music theory. Coursework is divided into two categories: study of music theory; rhythm, triads, seventh chords and diatonic harmony, and aural skills; the development of proficiency in eartraining and sight singing using the movable ‘do’ solfege. theory, two hours per week; aural skills, two hours per week. Note: Music majors must be concurrently enrolled in applied music lessons.

MUS 1012 – Music Theory II

Continuation of MUS 1002. Continuation of diatonic harmony, part writing and analysis. Continuation of aural skills; ear training, rhythmic dictation and sight singing using the movable do solfege. Lecture, three hours per week; lab, two hours per week.

Note: Music majors must be concurrently enrolled in applied music lessons.

MUS 2002 – Music Theory III

Continuation of MUS 1012. Completion of Diatonic harmony. Introduction to chromatic harmony. Emphasis on part-writing and analysis, continuation of aural skills; ear training, rhythmic and melodic dictation, and sight singing using the movable do solfege. Lecture, three hours per week; lab, two hours per week.

Note: Music majors must be concurrently enrolled in applied music lessons

MUS 2009 Introduction to Music Education/Field Experience

An examination of current philosophies and practices in music education to provide students with perspectives and directions in the classroom. Field experience through direct observation in public schools helps students examine curriculum and methodology. A seminar plus 30 hours in music classrooms for all music education majors is provided through direct supervised observation in a variety of educational settings.

MUS 2012 – Music Theory IV

Continuation of MUS 2002. Application of analytical techniques through the study of formal designs of the common-practice period. Continuation of aural skills; ear training, dictation, sight singing using the movable do solfege, and basic keyboard skills. Lecture, three hours per week; lab, two hours per week.

Note: Music majors must be concurrently enrolled in applied music lessons.