Music Education
Music is foundational to the human experience. The practical and hands-on experiences you will get at St. 可以买滚球的正规平台将帮助你分享你对音乐的热情，并在别人身上释放这种激情. 你将学习如何激励和培养下一代人才.
Click here to learn about auditioning for a Music scholarship
Our graduates work at Pleasant Valley High School, Muscatine High School, Orion High School, SE Junior High in Iowa City, Camanche High School, Clear Creek Elementary (Oxford, IA), Clarke University, Hazel Point Intermediate (Cedar Rapids, IA), Woodrow Wilson Middle School, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and the American International School in Vienna, Austria.
Ambrose Advantages
- Renowned Teacher Education Program
- Perform & Perfect: Vocal, Instrument, and Band
- 100% Job Placement
The focus of the Music Education Program is YOU! 您将与我们的专业教师密切合作，制定符合您目标的个人课程. 您将获得一个特殊的动手和实践教育，磨练你的音乐才能，成为一个成功的教育家.
See Our Music and Music Education Fact Sheet (pdf)
Seeking Talented Musicians
Music Scholarships
The Music Department awards more than $170,000 in annual, renewable scholarships to music students who audition.
More Information on the Music Education Program
在K-12年级，你将学习教乐队、管弦乐队、合唱团和一般音乐. 音乐教育专业的学生与教师合奏团的指挥进行一对一的合作, 他们还会进行公开表演——这是大多数大学的学生得不到的机会.
Courses include music theory, conducting, music education, music history and literature, piano techniques, and aural skills. 你选择一个专业——声乐或器乐——然后继续学习与该专业相对应的课程.
You also get to perform. Music Education majors are required to participate in a major ensemble，但我们有很多，你可能想参加不止一个!
你还将获得广泛的实地经验，包括学生教学. St. Ambrose has a top-notch Educator Preparation Program with elementary and secondary endorsements.
我们赋予你教学的技能，并鼓励你运用你的技能去表演. In fact, you can start doing so from the start of your undergraduate career. Join one or more of our performing groups: Symphonic Band, String Ensemble, University Chorale, Chamber Singers, Jazz Combo, Bella Voce (treble a capella), Bee Sharp (tenor/base a capella), and STAMVOJA (vocal jazz ensemble).
我们提供的音乐团体的数量和多样性对于我们这样规模的部门来说是很大的, so you get all the experience you'd get at other schools, 但有更多的关注和领导机会的好处.
You can also perform solo, in a small ensemble on-campus or in the community, or even internationally. Read about our most recent International Tour in Europe.
You can also compose, teach, 在公开演出中指挥大型合奏团——这是我们这种规模的大学无法提供的机会. You can also join the SAU Marching Band.
因为SAU位于一个强大的表演艺术正规买球平台有哪些, our students get to attend and perform at many venues, including River Music Experience, Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Bix Jazz Music Festival, Mississippi Blues Festival, Nova Singers, 阿德勒剧院——我们距离芝加哥市中心和得梅因只有三个小时的路程.
Potential careers include educator (K-12, college-level, community music schools, private studio), accompanist, band director, conductor, music critic, musical theatre, performer, or songwriter. Your degree could lead you into other professional areas, including arts fundraiser or grant writer, event management, instrument designer, music agent, or music curator or librarian.
St. Ambrose is recognized for graduating high-quality teachers. 我们所有积极寻求教学职位的音乐教育毕业生都被聘为该领域的工作. 我们的学生在被他们选择的研究生院录取方面也有很好的记录.
Tyson Danner '07 is the Executive Director at the River Music Experience in Davenport. 在SAU，他能够追随自己对音乐和表演艺术的兴趣，并由此走向了他的职业生涯.
Madeline (Schumacher) Madsen '18在爱荷华市的SE初中教授乐队和器乐课程.
Mary Vargo '21是卡曼奇(IA)高中的乐队总监.
Dr. 83岁的鲍勃·劳伦斯是达拉斯音乐学院的校长，也是the JazzPianoSkills.com.
Dr. Kristen Ihde '02是威斯康星大学奥什科什分校的钢琴副教授.
帕克·哈利17岁，在猎户座高中成功地教了7年书, 现在就读于北德克萨斯大学声乐爵士硕士课程, one of the most prestigious of its kind in the country.
每年，音乐系向有才华的音乐家颁发超过17万美元的奖金(需要海选)。. Click here to learn more
Nathan Windt, DMA, Chair and Professor
Megan Hobbs, Director of Athletic Bands
Nicholas Enz, DMA, Assoc. Professor and Director of Bands
Marian Lee, DMA, Assoc. Professor of Music
- Rose Bishop
Flute
bishopvictoria@lfkgw.com - Tom Booth
Voice
BoothThomasC@lfkgw.com - Kimberly Busic
Violin, Viola
BusicKimberly@lfkgw.com - Sheila Doak
Chorale and Chamber Singers Accompanist
DoakSheilaR@lfkgw.com - Martin Gelwasser
Trombone
gelwassermartin@lfkgw.com - Angela Hand
Voice, Vocal Diction
HandAngelaR@lfkgw.com - Megan Hobbs
Director of Athletic Bands, Percussion
Davis 26
HobbsMeganM@lfkgw.com - Keegan Hockett
Bassoon
hockettkeegan@lfkgw.com - Elisabeth Logan
Cello, History of Rock and Roll
LoganElisabethR@lfkgw.com - Golden Lund
Euphonium, Tuba, Asst. Director of Athletic Bands
LundGoldenA@lfkgw.com - Catherine Lyon
Applied Voice, Voice Pedagogy
LyonCatherineE@lfkgw.com - Kinza Maclin
Applied Piano, Class Piano
maclinkinza@lfkgw.com - Joseph Mattingly
Applied Composition, Music in Culture
mattinglyjoseph@lfkgw.com - Rob Miller
Clarinet
JHudsonEleven@msn.com - Stephen Mulvahill
Music History, Applied Piano
mulvahillstephen@lfkgw.com - Randy Pobanz
Applied Guitar
PobanzRandyF@lfkgw.com - Lori Potts
STAMVOJA
PottsLori@lfkgw.com - Kristen Ronning
French Horn
RonningKristen@lfkgw.com - Bethany Seedorff
Oboe
bseedorff@cal-wheat.net - Kevin Sells
Trumpet
sellskevin@lfkgw.com - Ryan Smith
Saxophone
RSmithSax@gmail.com - Kerry Tucker
Guitar Class, Applied Guitar
TuckerKerryD@lfkgw.com - Michael White
Double Bass, Electronic Bass, History of Rock and Roll
WhiteMichaelD@lfkgw.com
Music Department Events
Allaert礼堂和Madsen大厅都位于Galvin美术中心内. Campus Map
All Music Department events are free and open to the public.
Pianist with the Hair
朱利安·劳伦斯·加久洛钢琴，玛丽安·李钢琴客串
Saturday, September 10, 7:30 pm, Allaert Auditorium
Alumni Homecoming Concert
以交响乐团和大学合唱团的现任和校友成员为特色
Saturday, September 17, 7:00 pm, Allaert Auditorium
休闲经典I:罗伯·米勒，单簧管，玛丽安·李，钢琴
Friday, September 30, 5:00 pm, Madsen Hall
Casual Classics II: Artist TBA
Friday, October 21, 5:00 pm, Madsen Hall
Fall Choir Concert: Journeys
Featuring Chamber Singers and University Chorale
Saturday, October 22, 7:30 pm, Allaert Auditorium
Fall Instrumental Concert
Featuring the Symphonic Band
Friday, October 28, 7:30 pm, Allaert Auditorium
Senior Recital: Quinn E. Rodman, voice
Sunday, October 30, 3:00 pm, Madsen Hall
Fall Jazz Concert
Featuring STAMVOJA and Jazz Band
Sunday, November 6, 3:00 pm, Rogalski Center Ballroom
Casual Classics III: A Musical Feast (SAU Faculty sampler)
Friday, November 11, 5:00 pm, Madsen Hall
Senior Recital: Erin Robertson, voice
Saturday, December 3, 3:00 pm, Madsen Hall
Fall Invitational Recital, SAU Applied Music students
Sunday, December 4, 3:00 pm, Madsen Hall
A Service of Lessons and Carols
Featuring Chamber Singers and University Chorale
Friday, December 9, 7:00 pm, Christ the King Chapel
An Ambrosian Christmas
Featuring the SAU Music Ensembles and student soloists
Saturday, December 10, 3:00 pm, Allaert Auditorium
Casual Classics III: Marian Lee, piano
Friday, February 10, 5:00 p.m., Madsen Hall
Senior Recital: Erin Robertson, voice
Saturday, February 18, 3:00 p.m., Madsen Hall
Casual Classics IV: Rose Bishop, flute
Friday, March 3, 5:00 p.m., Madsen Hall
Winter Vocal Concert: Hold On!-A Celebration of African-American choral music
Featuring Chamber Singers and University Chorale
Friday, March 10, 7:30 p.m., Allaert Auditorium
Winter Jazz Concert
Featuring STAMVOJA and Jazz Band
Sunday, March 12, 3:00 p.m., Rogalski Center Ballroom
Winter Instrumental Concert
Featuring the Symphonic Band
Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m., Allaert Auditorium
Senior Recital: Charles Murphy, voice
Saturday, April 22, 3:00 p.m., Madsen Hall
Spring Invitational Recital, SAU Applied Music students
Sunday, April 23, 3:00 p.m., Madsen Hall
Together We Rise: William Campbell album release concert
Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., Allaert Auditorium
门票:普通门票30元/教师/学生半价，凭证件免费
Spring Jazz Concert
Featuring STAMVOJA and Jazz Band
Sunday, May 7, 3:00 p.m., Rogalski Center Ballroom
Band Day at the Bandshell
Featuring the Symphonic Band and Marching Band
Saturday, May 13, 11:00 am, LeClaire Park Bandshell, Davenport
Spring Vocal Concert
Featuring Chamber Singers and University Chorale
Sunday, May 14, 3:00 p.m., Allaert Auditorium
Degree Requirements
General and Vocal, K-12 and Instrumental
Course are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.
Required:
MUS 099 Concert Attendance (every semester enrolled)
+MUS 110 Music Orientation
MUS 201 Music Theory and Aural Skills I, 2 credits
MUS 202 Music Theory and Aural Skills II, 2 credits
MUS 221 Piano Techniques I, 1 credit
MUS 222 Piano Techniques II, 1 credit
MUS 301 Theory III, 2 credits
MUS 302 Music Theory and Aural Skills III, 2 credits
MUS 303 Music Theory and Analysis IV
MUS 319 Conducting
MUS 325 Music History and Literature: Antiquity to 1700
MUS 326 Music History and Literature: 1750 to 1890
6 semesters of applied major in the same instrument or voice
2 credits of senior recital MUS 403
Participation in a major ensemble (band, 合唱团或管弦乐队)每学期入学(学生教学学期除外);
In addition for General and Vocal K-12 track:
MUS 236 Vocal Techniques: Pedagogy, 1 credit
MUS 237 Vocal Techniques: Diction, 1 credit
MUS 322 Choral Materials, Methods, and Rehearsal Techniques
EDMUS 244 Music for the Elementary Classroom
In addition for Instrumental track:
MUS 234 Percussion Techniques, 1 credit
MUS 235 Brass Techniques, 1 credit
MUS 238 Woodwind Techniques, 1 credit
MUS 318 Marching Band/Jazz Band Procedurs, 2 credits
MUS 323器乐材料，方法和排练技术
EDMUS 244 Music for the Elementary Classroom, 2 credits
有关教学执照所需的教育课程，请参阅教育学院网站 elementary or secondary endorsements.
Requirements for a Minor in Music (22 credits)
辅修音乐可以让学生在平衡不同学术专业的需求的同时，在更深层次上平衡他们学习和制作音乐的愿望.
Concert Attendance: 4 semesters of MUS 099
应用音乐(私人课程):至少4个学期的MUS 203
Ensemble: at least four semesters of MUS 111, 118 or 122
Music Theory I and II: MUS 201, 202 (4 credits)
Aural Skills I and II: MUS 207, 208 (4 credits)
Music History: MUS 325, 326, and 327
Vocal
这是为想要获得音乐教育学士学位的学生推荐的四年学习计划，专注于声乐. 此计划假定学生未达到外语要求(高中三年外语).
Important:
- History course MUST be American History.
- MUS Tech courses include MUS 235, 235, 237, 238, 239, and 240
- BME students must complete a piano proficiency exam.
- BME学生需要了解并遵守教育学院设定的所有截止日期.
Year One
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 | MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 |
| *MUS 101 Basic Musicianship | 3 | MUS 201 Theory I | 2 |
| MUS 203 applied major | 1 | MUS 207 Aural Skills I | 2 |
| MUS 236 piano tech | 1 | MUS 203 applied major | 1 |
| MUS 111 Chorale | 1 | MUS 221 Piano Techniques | 1 |
| ENGL 101 | 3 | MUS 111 Chorale | 1 |
| EDUC 284 | 3 | PHIL/THEO 100-200 | 3 |
| American History or American Gov't | 3 | EDUC 205 Field Experience | 2 |
| Oral COMM | 3 | MATH | 3 |
| Info Lit | 1 | ||
| Total | 18 | Total | 15 |
Year Two
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 | MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 202 Theory II | 2 | MUS 301 Theory III | 2 |
| MUS 208 Aural Skills II | 2 | MUS 307 Aural Skills III | 2 |
| MUS 203 | 1 | MUS 203 Applied major | 1 |
| MUS 111 Chorale | 1 | MUS 111 Chorale | 1 |
| MUS 236 | 1 | MUS 325/6/7 Music History | 3 |
| MUS 222 | 1 | MUS 237 Vocal Techniques: Diction | 1 |
| EDUC 300 | 3 | EDUC 301 | 3 |
| Foreign Language 101 | 3 | Foreign Language 102 | 3 |
| PHIL/THEO 100-200 | 3 | KIN 149 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | Total | 17 |
Year Three
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 | MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 303 applied major | 2 | MUS 303 applied major | 2 |
| MUS 111 Chorale | 1 | MUS 111 Chorale | 1 |
| MUS 302 Theory IV | 2 | PHIL/THEO | 3 |
| MUS 308 Aural Skills IV | 2 | MUS 322 | 3 |
| EDUC 309 | 3 | MUS 407 Form & Analysis OR Natural Science | 3 |
| MUS 319 Conducting | 3 | MUS 325/6/7 Music History | 3 |
| MUS 325/6/7 Music History | 3 | ||
| Total | 16 | Total | 15 |
Year Four
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 | EDUC 432 Student Teaching | 15 |
| MUS 324 | 1 | ||
| MUS 407** or Natural Science course | 3 | ||
| MUS 111 Chorale | 1 | Important tasks: | |
| SPED 310*** | 3 | Attend Student Teaching Seminar | |
| MUS 403 applied major | 2 | Apply for Teaching Jobs | |
| EDUC 338 | 1 | Take Praxis II Exam | |
| PHIL/THEO 300+ | 3 | ||
| KIN Activity | 1-2 | ||
| Total | 15-16 | Total | 15 |
*Basic Musicianship is not a requirement for the Music Major, 尽管学生们可能需要参加这门课程才能在专业上取得成功. The course does count toward one of your humanities courses.
** This course is offered every three semesters. Check with Dr. Campbell to confirm the next offering.
*** Observation hours required for this course as follows: EDUC 205=50; SPED 310=25;
Instrumental
这是为想要获得音乐教育学士学位的学生推荐的四年学习计划. 这个计划假定学生没有达到外语要求.
ImportantBME学生需要了解并遵守教育学院设定的所有截止日期.
Year One
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 | MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 101 Basic Musicianship* | 3 | MUS 201 Theory I | 2 |
| MUS 203 applied major | 1 | MUS 207 Aural Skills I | 2 |
| American Hist or American Gov't | 3 | MUS 203 applied major | 1 |
| MUS 117 Band or MUS 122 | 1 | MUS 221 Piano Techniques | 1 |
| ENGL 101 | 3 | MUS 117 Band or MUS 122 | 1 |
| EDUC 284 | 3 | MATH | 3 |
| Info Lit | 1 | EDUC 205 Field Experience | 2 |
| Oral COMM | 3 | PHIL/THEO 100-200 | 3 |
| Apply for Admission to TEP | |||
| Total | 18 | Total | 15 |
IMPORTANT TASKS: 1st semester - Take Praxis Core Academic Skills; Complete background check
Year Two
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 | MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 202 Theory II | 2 | MUS 301 Theory III | 2 |
| MUS 208 Aural Skills II | 2 | MUS 307 Aural Skills III | 2 |
| MUS 203 Applied major | 1 | MUS 203 Applied major | 1 |
| MUS 117 Band or MUS 122 | 1 | MUS 117 Band or MUS 122 | 1 |
| MUS 324 | 1 | MUS 325/6/7 Music History | 3 |
| MUS 222 | 1 | MUS 238 | 1 |
| EDUC 300 | 3 | EDUC 301 | 3 |
| Foreign Language 102 | 3 | Foreign Language 102 | 3 |
| PHIL/THEO 100-200 | 3 | KIN 149 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | Total | 17 |
Year Three
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 | MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 |
| MUS 303 applied major | 1 | MUS 303 applied major | 2 |
| MUS 117 Band; or MUS 122 | 1 | MUS 117 Band; OR MUS 122 | 1 |
| MUS 302 Theory IV | 2 | MUS 407 Form & Analysis** | 3 |
| MUS 308 Aural Skills IV | 2 | MUS 325/6/7 Music History | 3 |
| EDUC 309 | 3 | MUS 323 | 3 |
| MUS 319 | 3 | MUS 235 | 1 |
| MUS 325/6/7 Music History | 3 | PHIL/THEO | 3 |
| MUS 234 Percussion Techniques | |||
| Total | 17 | Total | 16 |
Year Four
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 099 Concert Attendance | 0 | Student teaching | 15 |
| MUS 407** or Natural Science | 3 | ||
| PHIL/THEO 300+ | 3 | ||
| MUS 117 Band; or MUS 122 | 1 | Other important tasks: | |
| SPED 310*** | 3 | Attend Student Teaching Seminar | |
| KIN Activity | 1-2 | Apply for teaching jobs | |
| MUS 403 senior recital | 2 | Take Praxis II Exam | |
| MUS 318 Marching and Jazz Procedures | 2 | ||
| Total | 16-17 | Total | 15 |
*Basic Musicianship is not required for the Music Major, 尽管学生们可能需要参加这门课程才能在专业上取得成功. It does count toward one of your humanities courses.
** This course is offered every three semesters. Check with Dr. Campbell to confirm the next offering.
*** Observation hours required for this course as follows: EDUC 205=50; SPED 310=25;
Meet Some of Our Alumni
Our alumni and students are doing some fantastic things, 这已经成为任何与圣乔治音乐学院音乐系有关的人的标志. Ambrose University. Learn more about a member of our community:
Nick Vasquez '08, BA in MusicAshley Dean
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing,Class of 2021
阿什利·迪恩正在蓬勃发展，她的成功与她自己的努力和决心直接相关. 在SAU，我们为她提供了成长的教育和机会.
Contact Us
Nathan Windt, DMA
Music Department
Galvin Fine Arts Center 109
518 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
563-333-6146
WindtNathanJ@lfkgw.com