five towns college 2010 - 2011 graduate catalog

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MISSION STATEMENT

Five Towns College orchestrates a lifelong pursuit of learning that fosters a commitment to ethical, intellectual, and social values. Dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and scholarship, the College celebrates the worlds of music, media, business, teaching, the performing arts, and the entertainment industry. By integrating rigorous academic inquiry, research, and practical experience, the College prepares graduates to be articulate and imaginative participants in our democratic society.

Five Towns College nourishes in its students a global perspective, through distinctive curricula that combine content expertise with a general education program. By bringing students and faculty together in a creative community, the College facilitates an environment that respects both individuality and diversity, while challenging students to expand their unique talents to the fullest.

GOALS OF THE COLLEGE

•Tofosteralearningenvironmentthatencouragesindividualand collaborative creativity and respects the differences of others.

•To develop in undergraduate students college-levelproficienciesingeneraleducation.

•Todevelop inundergraduate students content expertiseconsistent with their career objectives.

•To strengthen graduate students' professional-levelproficienciesincontent-specificareas.

•To promote a lifelong commitment to learning andprofessional development through curricular and extracurricular offerings that nourish a community of artists and scholars.

THE CAMPUS

NestledintherollinghillsofLongIsland'sNorthShore,FiveTowns College offers students the opportunity to study in an attractivesuburbanenvironment.TheCollege'sserene35-acrecampus, located in the wooded countryside of Dix Hills, in the town of Huntington, New York, provides students with a park-like refuge where they can achieve their academic goals.

The campus consists of a number of interconnected structures that house the academic and other related facilities of the College. These include a performing arts center, Upbeat Café, student center, library, classrooms, gymnasium, ad-ministrativeofficesandThe John Lennon Center for Music and Technology. Residence Halls are located on campus in the new Living/Learning Center. The campus also contains anattractivecentralcourtyardandathleticfields.

General InformationFounded in 1972, Five Towns College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational institution of higher education that serves both residential and commuter student populations. It is committed to providing high quality undergraduate and graduate programs at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels that lead to professional and liberal arts degrees.

ACCREDITATION

Five Towns College is accredited by the Commission on Higher EducationoftheMiddleStatesAssociationofCollegesandSchools,3624MarketStreet,Philadelphia,PA19104,215-662-5606.TheCommissiononHigherEducationisaninstitutionalaccreditingagencyrecognizedbytheU.S.SecretaryofEducationand the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The Education Unit at Five Towns College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Educa-tion(NCATE),2010MassachusettsAve.,NW,Suite500,Washington,DC20036;phone(202)466-7496.Thisac-creditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs.

TheCollegeischarteredbytheNewYorkStateBoardofRegents.ItscurriculaareregisteredbytheNewYorkStateEducation Department, 89WashingtonAvenue - 2WestMezzanine,Albany,NewYork12234(518)474-3862.

THE LONG ISLAND METROPOLITAN REGION

Five Towns College is situated within an easy commute to theplaceswheretheworld'sgreatestmusiciansgatherandperform, as well as the varied cultural attractions that make the Long Island Metropolitan Region a mecca of world culture. The educational advantage of being in the artistic capital of the world cannot be overemphasized. New York City, with everything from Lincoln Center to Broadway, is just a train ride away and provides students with some of the best cultural advantages in the world. The opportunity to see, hear and directly experience the plethora of creative activities that only New York City offers is one thatcannotfailtomakeastudent'sfouryearsatFiveTownsCollege much more than an opportunity for technical growth. It is truly a chance to expand every horizon and to mature intellectually, emotionally, and culturally.Closer to campus, the many communities of Long Island abound with cultural and recreational opportunities. The sandy shores ofJonesBeachStateParkandtheFireIslandNationalSeashoreare world renowned for their white sandy beaches. Just off campusisLongIsland'sbustlingRoute110corridor,thehomeof numerous national and multinational corporations.

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College President and founders Stanley and Lorraine Cohen with actress Kitty Carlisle Hart and legendary writers and lyricists Betty Comden and Adolph Green

at a Friars Foundation Annual International Gala Dinner and Ball.

Dr. Stanley Cohen, Cy Leslie and Clive Davis at recent commencement awarding an Honorary Doctor of Music Degree (Mus.D.) to Mr. Davis.

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CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM (1-6)

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The graduate program in Childhood Education, leading to the MasterofScienceinEducation(M.S.Ed.)degreeisadirectoutgrowthoftheBachelorofSciencePrograminChildhoodEducation. Itenablesgraduatesof theB.S.programandotherqualifiedindividualstocompletetheRegentsrequire-mentsinthisarealeadingtoNewYorkStateCertification.

The program has been designed by the Education faculty of Five Towns College and teachers and administrators cur-rently working in various school districts on Long Island. It is the intent of this program to enhance student understand-ing,pedagogicalskillsandappreciationoftherecentStan-dards put forth by the Regents. The courses are organized inprogressive tiersfromthe500levelupto theresearchcoursesandseminarsinthe700level.Thecourseworkcanbecompletedinthreesemestersoffull-timestudyoronapart-timebasis.

The objectives of the program are to provide graduates students with the ability to:• teachthehistory,philosophyandcurrenttrendsinthefieldofchildhoodeducation;

• applycurrentthinkingonevaluationsandassessmentintheclassroom;

• teachliteracy,mathematicsandtechnology;• incorporatedifferentculturesintotheclassroom;• meettheeducationalneedsofexceptionalchildren;and• evaluateresearchintheareaofChildhoodEducation.

The curriculum consists of 36 credits inMaster’s levelcoursesand25hoursoffieldexperiencedesignedtodevelopor enhance the level of competencies of the classroom teacherinareasofinstructionrelatedtogrades1-6.Graduatestudents are taught research skills that will enable them to select, analyze and evaluate current research articles and proposalssothattheycanincorporateselectfindingsintotheir instruction/learning processes.

Courses are taught by instructors who have the academic credentials, college teaching and significant professionalexperience in Childhood Education that enables them to teach practical applications as well as current academic theory and practice.

The program framework calls for consonance and coherence with its theoretical and conceptual base, student outcomes, courses, instruction and evaluation. The content of courses complement each other and are consistent with the conceptual framework of the program.

The graduate program in Childhood Education is designed to develop and enhance the level of competencies of the classroom teacher in areas of instruction related to grades 1-6,toestablishresearchskillsinvariouseducationtopicsandincreaseexpertiseandknowledgeoftheteacher'sroleintheteaching-learningprocess.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Satisfactory completion of thirty-six (36) credits ofcourse work that are designed to have the student acquire knowledge,expertise,andresearchskillsinthefield;

2. 25hoursoffieldexperience;

3. Aminimumof24creditsattheCollege;

4. AminimumGradePointAverageof3.0;and

5. AresearchprojectapprovedbytheGraduateAdvisor.

Candidates for themaster's degreemust complete all re-quirementswithinfiveyearsof thedateofmatriculation.If continuous matriculation has not been maintained, a reevaluation of credentials will be required.

Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed. )

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ADMISSION STANDARDS

Graduate study inChildhoodEducation leading to theMasterofScienceinEducationdegreeisopentoqualifiedindividuals who possess an appropriate bachelor’s degree with major study in Liberal Arts and Childhood Education andhavequalifiedforNewYorkStateProvisional/InitialCertificationasTeacherofChildhoodEducation.

Students seeking admission to theChildhoodEducationprogramleadingtoaMasterofScienceinEducationdegreemust have a Baccalaureate Degree in Childhood Education withaG.P.A.of2.75orbetterineducationcoursesthatmeettheNewYorkStateRegentsStandards.

Studentsmaybeadmittedtothegraduateprogramasma-triculants,non-matriculantsormatriculatedwithconditions.Studentsmaynottakemorethantwelvecreditsofgraduatework before being accepted for matriculation.

TRANSFER CREDIT

Studentswhohavetakengraduateworkatanotherinstitutionmay transfer up to twelve credits toward the Master of ScienceinEducationdegreeifthecourseworkwastakenwithin a three-year period precedingmatriculation atFive Towns College. The number of credits and type of courseworktransferredmustbeapprovedbytheGraduateAdmissions Committee.

Studentsplanningtotakegraduatecoursesfortransfercreditat other institutions must have advance approval in writing fromtheAcademicAffairs'Office.

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (1-6)Master of Science in Education (M.S. Ed.) DegreeRecommended Sequence of CoursesHEGIS Code:0802

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The courses below are required of all students in the graduate program in Childhood Education leading to the Master of ScienceDegreeinEducation.

SEMESTERI CreditsELE531 CurrentIssuesinEducation ..................... 3ELE533 EvaluationandAssessmentofLearning .. 3ELE534 ExceptionalChildrenandtheSchools ..... 3ELE631 SocialStudiesintheElementarySchool . 3 12

SEMESTERIIELE551 ResearchMethodsandMaterials ............. 3ELE632 CurrentMathematicalConcepts ............ 3ELE633 LiteratureforChildren ............................. 3ELE634 ScienceandTechnology .......................... 3 12

SEMESTERIIIELE552 ProjectSeminar ........................................ 3ELE732 ReadingandWritingSeminar ................. 3ELE733 GiftedChildSeminar ............................... 3______ Elective .................................................... 3 12 Total 36

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Master of Music (M.M.)ADMISSION STANDARDS

All candidates for admission are expected to demonstrate musical skills and a commitment to the advancement of their personal and professional accomplishments. Completionofabachelor'sdegree inmusicora relatedfieldwitha2.75G.P.A.isrequiredforadmission.

TRANSFER CREDIT

Studentswhohavetakengraduateworkatanotherinstitutionmay transfer up to twelve credits toward the Master of Music degree if the courseworkwas takenwithin a three-yearperiod preceding matriculation at Five Towns College. The number of credits and type of course work transferred must beapprovedbytheGraduateAdmissionsCommittee.

Studentsplanningtotakegraduatecoursesfortransfercreditat other institutions must have advance approval in writing fromtheDean'sOffice.

RECITALS/PROJECT

The Master of Music program requires performance majors to study with a member of the College faculty while matriculated for a degree, take a juried music examination at the end of theirsecondsemester,andperformaGraduateRecitalattheend of their third semester. An approved research project is required of degree candidates in all concentrations.


1.satisfactory completion of thirty-six (36) credits ofcourse work that are designed to have the student acquire knowledge,expertise,andresearchskillsinthefield;

2.aminimumof24creditsattheCollege;3.aminimumGradePointAverageof3.0;4. aminimumgradeof"B"inallconcentrationcourses;and5.aresearchprojectapprovedbytheGraduateAdvisor.


JAZZ/COMMERCIAL MUSIC PROGRAM

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The graduate program in Jazz/Commercial Music is offered withconcentrationsinPerformance,Composition/Arrang-ing, Music History, and Music Technology. It provides qualifiedstudentstheopportunitytoadvancetheirstudyandresearchinthefieldofmusicandearnaMasterofMusicdegree (M.M.).

The program is designed to meet the needs of professional musicians, audio recording engineers, music business ex-ecutives, multimedia specialists, and active professionals workinginthemusicindustry,musiceducation,oramusic-relatedfield.

Coursesofstudyareflexibleanddesignedtocomplementpast experience and assist students in reaching current and futuregoals.StudentsmeeteachsemesterwiththeGraduateAdvisor to plan their academic program.

Studentsmustsatisfactorilycompleteatleast36creditsofapprovedgraduatecourseswithaminimumG.P.A.of3.0.Twenty-fourofthesecreditsmustbecompletedinresidenceinordertobeeligiblefortheMaster'sDegree.Undergradu-atecourses(100-400level)maynotbecountedforcredittowardamaster'sdegree.

The graduate program leading to the Master of Music De-greeisplannedforthreesemestersoffull-timestudy.Manystudents, however, take two years or more to complete all requirements.Graduatecoursesarescheduledforthelateafternoon or early evening for the convenience of working students.


All candidates for the degree have the opportunity to perform with an instrumental/vocal performance ensemble during each semester of study.

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JAZZ/COMMERCIAL MUSIC PROGRAMMaster of Music Degree (M.M.)HEGIS Code:1004

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The courses below are required of all students in the graduate program in Jazz/Commercial Music leading to the Master of Music degree.

CreditsA.MUSICCORE ........................................................ 12B.CONCENTRATION ............................................... 18C.ELECTIVES ........................................................... 6 Total 36

A.MUSICCORE ........................................................ 12 MUH501 CommercialMusicStyles ............... 3 AUD521 MIDIConcepts ................................ 3 EDU551 ResearchMethodsandMaterials .... 3 MUS513 ElectronicMusicComposition1....... 3

B.CONCENTRATION ............................................... 18

C.ELECTIVES ......................................................... 6

CONCENTRATION COMPONENTS

StudentsinthegraduateprograminJazz/CommercialMusictake the courses in the music core and select one of the con-centrations listed below. The 12 credits in the music core, 18creditsintheselectedconcentration,togetherwiththe6creditsofelectivescompletethe36-creditrequirementforthe Master of Music degree.

Composition/ArrangingEDU511 ComputerMusicNotation1 ............... 3EDU552 ProjectSeminar .................................. 3MUS614 ComposersWorkshop1 ...................... 3MUS511 JazzHarmony1 .................................. 3MUS___ Electives ............................................. 6 Total 18

Music History EDU552 ProjectSeminar .................................. 3MUH502 AmericanSongwriters1900-1960 ...... 3MUH503 TheSwingEra .................................... 3MUH601 AmericanMusicalsto1940orMUH701 AmericanMusicalsafter1940 ........... 3MUH ___ Electives ............................................. 6 Total 18

Music PerformanceEDU552 ProjectSeminar .................................. 3MUS541 MajorInstrument/Voice1 .................. 2MUS542 MajorInstrument/Voice2 .................. 2MUS641 MajorInstrument/Voice3 .................. 2PE_____ PerformanceEnsembles1-3 .............. 3MUS___ Electives ............................................. 6 Total 18

Music Technology AUD500 MultitrackAudioProduction .............. 3AUD511 NonlinearProduction ......................... 3AUD512 AdvancedNonlinearProduction ........ 3EDU552 ProjectSeminar .................................. 3MUS___ Electives ............................................. 6 Total 18

Choral ConductingEDU506 VocalMusicCurriculum .................... 3EDU552 ProjectSeminar .................................. 3EDU607 AdvancedChoralConducting ............ 3EDU608 ChoralLiterature ................................ 3MUS___ Electives ............................................. 6 Total 18

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JAZZ COMMERCIAL MUSICComposition/Arranging ConcentrationMaster of Music Degree (M.M.)Recommended Sequence of CoursesHEGIS Code: 1004

SEMESTERI Credits*AUD521 MIDIConcepts ................................. 3+EDU511 ComputerMusicNotation1 ............. 3*MUH501 CommercialMusicStyles ................. 3*MUS513 ElectronicMusicComposition1 ...... 3 12

SEMESTERII*EDU551 ResearchMethodsandMaterials ...... 3+MUS511 JazzHarmony1 ................................ 3+MUS___ Elective ............................................. 3 _______ Elective ............................................. 3 12

SEMESTERIII+EDU552 ProjectSeminar ................................. 3+MUS614 ComposersWorkshop1 .................... 3+MUS___ Elective ............................................. 3 _______ Elective ............................................. 3 12

Total 36

* Music Core Courses+ Composition/Arranging Concentration

JAZZ COMMERCIAL MUSICMusic History ConcentrationMaster of Music Degree (M.M.)Recommended Sequence of CoursesHEGIS Code: 1004

SEMESTERI Credits*AUD521 MIDIConcepts ................................. 3*MUH501 CommercialMusicStyles ................. 3+MUH502 AmericanSongwriters1900-1960 .... 3*MUS513 ElectronicMusicComposition1 ...... 3 12

SEMESTERII+MUH503 TheSwingEra .................................. 3*EDU551 ResearchMethodsandMaterials ...... 3+ MUH ___ Elective ............................................. 3 _______ Elective ............................................. 3 12

SEMESTERIII+EDU552 ProjectSeminar ................................. 3+MUH601 AmericanMusicalsto1940or+MUH701 AmericanMusicalsafter1940 .......... 3+ MUH ___ Elective ............................................. 3 _______ Elective ............................................. 3 12

Total 36

* Music Core Courses+ Music History Concentration

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JAZZ COMMERCIAL MUSICMusic Performance ConcentrationMaster of Music Degree (M.M.)Recommended Sequence of CoursesHEGIS Code: 1004

SEMESTERI Credits*AUD521 MIDIConcepts ................................. 3*MUH501 CommercialMusicStyles ................. 3*MUS513 ElectronicMusicComposition1 ...... 3+MUS541 MajorInstrument/Voice1 ................. 2+PE_____ PerformanceEnsemble ..................... 1 12

SEMESTERII*EDU551 ResearchMethodsandMaterials ...... 3+MUS542 MajorInstrument/Voice2 ................. 2+PE_____ PerformanceEnsemble ..................... 1+MUS___ Elective ............................................. 3 _______ Elective ............................................. 3 12

SEMESTERIII+EDU552 ProjectSeminar ................................. 3+MUS641 MajorInstrument/Voice3 ................. 2 PE_____ PerformanceEnsemble ..................... 1+MUS___ Elective ............................................. 3 _______ Elective ............................................. 3 12

Total 36

* Music Core Courses+PerformanceConcentration

JAZZ COMMERCIAL MUSICMusic Technology ConcentrationMaster of Music Degree (M.M.)Recommended Sequence of CoursesHEGIS Code: 1004

SEMESTERI Credits+AUD500 MultitrackAudioProduction ............ 3*AUD521 MIDIConcepts ................................. 3*MUH501 CommercialMusicStyles ................. 3*MUS513 ElectronicMusicComposition1 ...... 3 12

SEMESTERII+AUD511 NonlinearProduction ........................ 3*EDU551 ResearchMethodsandMaterials ...... 3+MUS___ Elective ............................................. 3 _______ Elective ............................................. 3 12

SEMESTERIII+AUD512 AdvancedNonlinearProduction ....... 3+EDU552 ProjectSeminar ............................... 3+MUS___ Elective ............................................. 3_______ Elective ............................................. 3 12

Total 36

* Music Core Courses+ Audio Recording Technology Concentration

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Theatre Department production of Anything Goes by Cole Porter

JAZZ COMMERCIAL MUSICChoral Conducting ConcentrationMaster of Music Degree (M.M.)Recommended Sequence of CoursesHEGIS Code: 1004

SEMESTERI Credits*AUD521 MIDIConcepts ................................. 3+EDU506 VocalMusicCurriculum ................... 3*MUH501 CommercialMusicStyles ................. 3*MUS513 ElectronicMusicComposition ......... 3 12

SEMESTERII*EDU551 ResearchMethodsandMaterials ...... 3+EDU607 AdvancedChoralConducting ........... 3+MUS____ Elective(s) ......................................... 3 ________ Elective ............................................. 3 12

SEMESTERIII+EDU552 ProjectSeminar ................................. 3+EDU608 ChoralLiterature ............................... 3+MUS____ Elective(s) ......................................... 3 ________ Elective ............................................. 3 12

Total 36

* Music Core Courses+ Choral Conducting Concentration

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MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM (M.M.)

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The graduate program in Music Education requires satisfactorycompletionof36creditsofapprovedgraduatecoursesincludingaresearchprojectand25hoursoffieldexperience. It is designed for those individuals who have Provisional/Initial Certification andwish to attainProfessionalCertificationtoteachgradesK-12.Twenty-four(24)ofthesecreditsmustbecompletedinresidenceinordertobeeligiblefortheMaster'sDegree.Theprogramprovidesqualifiedstudentstheopportunitytoadvancetheirstudy and research in music education and earn a Master of Music degree (M.M.). All requirements must be completed withinfiveyearsofthedateofmatriculation.

ADMISSION STANDARDS

AllapplicantsforadmissionarerequiredtohaveProvisional/InitialCertificationanddemonstratebyauditionsignificantmusical skills and a commitment to the advancement of their personal and professional accomplishments. Completion of anundergraduatemajorinmusiceducationwithatleast36creditsofappliedmusiccoursesanda2.75overallG.P.A.are required for admission.

StudentsinthegraduateprograminMusicEducationtake18 credits of music education courses, 12 credits of music corecourses,and6electivecreditstocompletethe36-creditrequirement for the Master of Music degree.


1. Satisfactory completion of thirty-six (36) credits ofcourse work that are designed to have the student acquire knowledge,expertise,andresearchskillsinthefield;

2. 25hoursoffieldexperience;3. Aminimumof24creditsattheCollege;4. AminimumGradePointAverageof3.0;and5. AresearchprojectapprovedbytheGraduateAdvisor.


MUSIC EDUCATION RESEARCH CENTER

The Music Education Research Center (MERC) is available to help public school districts and music teachers develop outstanding music programs of excellence.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The courses below are required of all students in the graduate program in Music Education leading to the Master of Music degree.

CreditsA.MUSICCORE ........................................................ 12B.MUSICEDUCATION ............................................ 18C.ELECTIVES ............................................................ 6 Total 36

A.MUSICCORE ........................................................ 12 AUD521 MIDIConcepts ................................ 3 MUH501 CommercialMusicStyles ............... 3 MUS511 JazzHarmony1 ............................... 3 MUS513 ElectronicMusicComposition1 ..... 3

B.MUSICEDUCATION ............................................ 18 EDU531 CurrentIssuesinEducation ............ 3 EDU542 MusicintheElementarySchool ..... 3 EDU551 ResearchMethodsandMaterials .... 3 EDU552 ProjectSeminar ............................... 3 EDU603 ComputersinMusicEducation ....... 3 EDU/ELE Elective ............................................ 3

C.ELECTIVES ......................................................... 6

MUSIC EDUCATIONMaster of Music Degree (M.M.)Recommended Sequence of CoursesHEGIS Code: 0832

SEMESTERI CreditsAUD521 MIDIConcepts ................................. 3EDU531 CurrentIssuesinEducation .............. 3MUH501 CommercialMusicStyles ................. 3MUS513 ElectronicMusicComposition1 ...... 3 12

SEMESTERIIMUS511 JazzHarmony1 ................................ 3EDU551 ResearchMethodsandMaterials ...... 3EDU542 MusicintheElementarySchool ....... 3_______ Elective ............................................. 3 12

SEMESTERIIIEDU603 ComputersinMusicEducation ........ 3EDU552 ProjectSeminar ................................. 3EDU/ELE Elective ............................................. 3_______ Elective ............................................. 3 12 Total 36

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Doctors Lee Evans, Judith Alstadter and Bernard Rose at a recent meeting of the Doctoral Governance Committee.

Newport Jazz Festival promoter George Wein being presented with an Honorary Doctorate from College President Dr. Stanley Cohen and Artist-in-Residence Ervin Drake.

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Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)The College through its Graduate Division, acceptsprospective candidates for the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts(D.M.A.).Thedegreeisgrantedinthefieldsofmusicperformance, composition/arranging, music education, or music history and literature and requires demonstration of distinguished attainment. The degree is offered with an emphasis on jazz/commercial music in accordance with the mission of the College.

Attainment of a doctoral degree at Five Towns College requires outstanding scholarship and research culminating in a dissertation that contributes to the general fund of knowledgeintheareaofconcentration.Qualifieddoctoralcandidatesmustearnaminimumof60creditsbeyondthemaster'slevelandmustmaintaina3.0G.P.A.orhigher.

Doctoral degrees in music at the College are intended for those planning to work at the most advanced academic and professionallevelsofmusicalendeavor.Studentsadmittedto doctoral study are expected to achieve competence as musician/scholars who can communicate effectively both orally and in written form. They should be able to demonstrate the ability to write concisely with clarity and preparecritiquesofmusicalperformancesthatreflectmature,sensitive insights into musical values.

Doctoral study requires a minimum of three or four years of graduate work. Completion of an appropriate masters degree is prerequisite to doctoral study. The degree program objectives listed below must be demonstrated by candidates for graduation as a prerequisite to qualifying for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree:

• Intellectualawarenessandcuriositysufficienttopredictcontinuedgrowthandcontributiontothediscipline;

• Knowledgeofthetechniquesofjazzharmonysufficienttoanalyzeselectedcompositions;

• Knowledge of representative literature and influentialcomposers;

• Expertise inmusic history, education, performance, orcomposition;

• Expertiseinthesupervisionofmusicprograms;• Expertiseintheapplicationandutilizationofappropriateresearchskills;and

• Sufficientwriting and speaking skills to communicateclearly and effectively to members of the scholarly and wider communities.

MUSIC PERFORMANCEHEGIS Code: 1004

Degrees in this area are awarded for conducting or instrumental/vocal performance. In addition to demonstrating the technical achievements of the artist-performer, thecandidate is expected to exhibit a thorough knowledge of the theoretical, pedagogical, and historical aspects of conducting or instrumental/vocal performance as well as knowledge of its literature.

The program in performance includes conducting or instrumental/vocalperformance.Performancecompetenceshould be demonstrated at the highest professional level with historical and theoretical knowledge supportive of the development of individualized interpretations. Competencies also include a broad knowledge of repertory and literature. Additional studies in the pedagogy of performance are recommended.

Acceptance in the performance program requires submission of programs listing performances and recordings, an interview and audition demonstrating exceptional musical skills in conducting or major instrument/voice before a committee of graduate faculty.

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COMPOSITION AND ARRANGINGHEGIS Code: 1004.10

This program offers the student an opportunity to acquire training for a career as a composer and arranger or as a College teacher of music theory and composition. A thorough knowledge of contemporary harmony and a background in orchestration are essential for this degree.

The program in composition and arranging stresses creative activity emphasizing the development of a personal aesthetic expressible in sound. Competencies also include a broad knowledge of historical and contemporary compositional practices, music theory, history and criticism. The program involves the utilization and application of this knowledge to the compositional process.

Acceptance in the program in composition/arranging will be based upon an interview, audition, evidence of creative talent and a knowledge of craftsmanship in writing music demonstrated in a portfolio of compositions/arrangements that includes both the scores and recordings.

MUSIC EDUCATIONHEGIS Code: 0832

Emphasis is on an intensive and comprehensive study of the role of music in institutions of higher learning. The doctoral candidate develops a keen knowledge of the pedagogical, psychological, and social values of music education, as well as the theoretical and historical basis of music used in education. Candidates engage in research culminating in a dissertationthatmakesanoriginalcontributiontothefieldof music education. The program prepares teachers and administrators for the challenges of music education.

The program in music education emphasizes the preparation of music administrators, teachers, and researchers who are able to think abstractly, generalize knowledge, carry on researchandapplyresearchfindingstotheirownareasofspecialization, and communicate effectively both orally and in written form. The program involves the scholarly study of the philosophical and psychological foundations of music education and the processes of teaching and learning music. Additional studies are recommended in such areas as performance, history of the other arts, the humanities and social sciences.

Acceptance in the music education program requires at least three years of teaching experience, an interview, audition and a record of outstanding pedagogical achievement as evidenced in the three required letters of recommendation.

MUSIC HISTORy AND LITERATUREHEGIS Code: 1006

In this program the candidate has the opportunity to acquire the appropriate tools and methods of research in both history and literature and to study the history of music from the past to the present. The candidate also has the opportunity to undertake research in any cultural area or historical aspect of music that adds to the body of knowledge in music history and literature. A broad background in the humanities and social sciences is one of the essentials for this degree.

The program in music history and literature emphasizes the scholarly study of music and its relationship to other fieldssuchassocial,politicalandarthistory.Competenciesinclude bibliographic research, analytic techniques and writing skills.

The ability to work conceptually with the relationships between music and music literature within cultural/historical contexts is essential as is knowledge of various historical periods, and the ability to produce and defend scholarly work.

Acceptance in the program of music history and literature requires an interview, audition, and submission of a historical research essay demonstrating a high level of scholarly potential together with representative writing samples.

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ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

All applicants for admission to doctoral study must submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation, officialtranscriptsdocumentingthesuccessfulcompletionofanappropriatemastersdegreewithaG.P.A.of3.0orbetterand schedule a personal interview and audition.

Applicantsmustalsosubmitanoriginalessayofatleast1500words on a musical subject of their choice. The essay must be typed and supported by citations and references.

Applicants seeking acceptance must demonstrate exceptional musical skills on an instrument/voice, or present a record of outstanding pedagogical achievement, or submit a scholarly paper or portfolio of compositions/arrangements that provide evidence of superior potential and creativity.

Establishment of Matriculation

TheDoctoralGovernanceCommittee evaluates applica-tions for matriculation based on the following criteria: (1) applicant'sgradepointaveragefrompreviousdegreepro-grams;(2)lettersofrecommendation;(3)originalessay;(4)personalinterview;and(5)individualrequirementssetforthin the descriptions for each of the programs.

Special Students

Studentswhodonotwish to enroll in a degreeprogramare permitted to register as nondegree special students. Specialstudentsarenoteligiblefor independentstudyoradvisement.

It should be noted that while in certain exceptional cases credits earned as a special student may later be applied to de-gree candidacy, special student status should not be viewed as a prelude or aid to the attainment of degree candidate status. In any case, no more than 12 credits of coursework earned as a special student can be applied to the D.M.A. degree. Pastorpresentstatusasaspecialstudentisnotconsideredduringevaluationofanapplicationfordegreecandidacy;the latter is considered a separate application, and different admissions criteria are applied. There can thus be no guar-antee that individuals granted special student status will be accepted for degree candidacy should they apply.

International special students taking fewer than twelve cred-its a semester are not eligible for a student visa. All special studentstaking6ormorecreditsasemestermustcomplywithNewYorkStateimmunizationregulations.

Major Professor

After acceptance as a matriculated student seeking degree candidacy, theDoctoralGovernanceCommitteewilldes-ignate a major professor (advisor) for each student. The major professor will act as the student’s mentor and will be responsible for helping the student select the electives tocompleteaPlanofStudyduringthefirstacademicyear.The major professor meets with the student periodically to review his/her progress toward completion of the dissertation and degree requirements.

Plan of Study

In conjunction with their major professor, students are responsible for selecting the elective courses to complete a PlanofStudythatidentifiescourseworkneededtofulfilldegree requirements. ThePlan of Studymust have theapproval of the student’s major professor.

Graduate Fellowships

Individuals who have been accepted for matriculation in a DoctoralDegreeProgramareeligibletoapplyforaGraduateFellowship.ApplicationsmaybeobtainedfromtheGraduateAdvisorintheRegistrar'sOffice.

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Core Curriculum

ThePlanofStudyincludes30creditsofcorecurriculumcourses indicated below, 18 program credits and 12 elective creditsforatotalof60credits.

Course Title CreditsEDU509 JazzPedagogy ..................................... 3EDU512 ComputerMusicNotation2 ................ 3EDU541 CollegeTeaching ................................. 3EDU651 DoctoralResearch .............................. 3MUH605 JazzHistoryandLiterature ................. 3MUH702 ModernJazz ........................................ 3MUH703 ContemporaryMusicSeminar ............ 3MUS512 JazzHarmony2 ................................... 3MUS531 KeyboardHarmony ............................. 3MUS631 Jazz/CommercialPiano ....................... 3 Total 30

Transfer Credit

There is no provision for advanced standing at the doctoral level. Graduate courses completed at an accreditedinstitution, not applied to another graduate degree, completed with a grade of A or B, and not more than three years old, maybepresentedfortransferofcredit.GradesbelowBingraduate classes do not carry doctoral credit.

Comprehensive Examination/Candidacy

Before admission to degree candidacy, students must pass a Comprehensive Examination that tests the extent of the student’sknowledge in thegeneralfieldofstudyand thearea of specialization. The examination should be taken aftercompletionofthe30creditcorecurriculumandbeforecompletion of all course work.

Doctoral candidates must be registered for either course credit orMUS 800 Continuous Registration in everysemester until they graduate. Nine credits per semester are requiredforfull-timestatus.

StudentswillonlybepermittedasecondattempttopasstheComprehensive Examination upon the recommendation of theDoctoralGovernanceCommittee.Thesecondexamina-tion may not take place until four months after the date of thefirstexamination.

Time Limitation

Students in theDoctoral Programmust complete aPlanofStudypriortotheendoftheirfirstyearwiththesignedapprovaloftheAdministration,12creditsduringthefirsttwo years of study and all requirements within ten years of the date of matriculation. Exceptions are granted only in medical emergencies with the permission of the Doctoral GovernanceCommittee.Otherexceptionsarereviewedonacase-by-casebasis,butapprovalisveryrareandappealsare actively discouraged.

The following regulations are in effect for all doctoral students:

1.StudentsmustregisterforMUS801DoctoralAdvisementeach semester after completion of EDU 652DoctoralSeminar. Registration forDoctoralAdvisement entitlesstudents to access the Music Education Research Center and consult with their major professor in regard to their research project/dissertation.

2.Ifastudent,whoisstillwithintheten-yeartimeperiodfor degree completion, does not register for at least one three credit course, matriculation will lapse unless he/she registers forEDU652DoctoralSeminarorMUS800ContinuousRegistration.

Studentswhofailtomaintainmatriculationbytheendofthegiven semester will be considered to have withdrawn and will be required to reapply for admission to continue work-ing toward his or her degree. Readmission to the program is not guaranteed.

Performance Ensembles

Doctoral students may be assigned to conduct or perform in major ensembles or chamber groups. These assignments are based on the interest of the student and made in consultation with theMusicDivisionChair andDean ofGraduateStudies.

Leave of Absence

In extraordinary cases a student may be granted a leave of absence upon written application to the Division Chair and withtheapprovaloftheDeanofGraduateStudies.Leaveof absences are typically granted only in cases of serious illness. The duration of the leave may be counted as part of thefiveyearsallowedforcompletionofthedegree.

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Dissertation

Doctoral programs require the completion of a dissertation, a composition, or an article for publication in a scholarly journal, prepared under the supervision of a major professor, which meets required standards of scholarship and demonstrates the candidate’s ability to conduct original research.

TheDissertationProposal should include a statement onthesignificance/needforthestudy,researchmethodology,possible conclusions and recommendations for further research, and cite examples of literature related to the topic. Candidates are encouraged to submit proposals beforecompletionoftheirfirsttwoyearsofstudy,andinno case later than the end of their third year of enrollment. Candidates may not offer their dissertation to any agency for publication without explicit approval in writing from the DoctoralGovernanceCommittee.

EnrollmentinMUS800ContinuousRegistrationisrequireduntil the dissertation is completed. Doctoral candidates seeking financial aidmay apply for full-time status.Publicationsrelatingtotheformatof thedissertationandrequired abstracts, including previously published papers, papers accepted for publication and/or papers with multiple authors, are available for use by graduate students in the Music Education Research Center (MERC) housed in the College Library. Concerts and Performance Recitals

Candidates in the music performance program must conduct three major public concerts or present three recitals: (1) a solorecitalduringthesecondsemester;(2)arecitalofvocaland/orinstrumentalchambermusic;and(3)asolorecitalprior to graduation. No more than one concert or recital is permitted per semester. Each concert or recital will be evaluated independently by a panel of judges selected by theDoctoralGovernanceCommittee.Ifacandidate’sper-formance is judged unsatisfactory, an additional one must be performed. In no case will a candidate be permitted to remain in the program if more than one concert or recital is determined to be unsatisfactory.

The candidate will prepare and submit an article similar to those published in scholarly journals, prepared under the supervision of their major professor. This scholarly article, based on an aspect of the performance, must show evidence of the candidate’s ability to select and organize data pertinent to the music conducted or performed prior to graduation . The documentmustmakeacontributiontothefieldofknowledgein the candidate’s chosen subject area, and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Composition and Arranging Recitals

Candidates in the composition and arranging program must compose a major work as well as a portfolio of other shorter works.RegistrationforDoctoralSeminarisrequireduntilthe completion of the portfolio. Regulations governing publication of compositions are the same as those governing publication of dissertations. The required abstract must address the formal, stylistic, and technical elements of the compositions. In addition to the composition of an extended work, three performances of other compositions are required in a variety of media.

Sam Teicher, Vice President of the New york Sheet Music Society

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Publication of the Dissertation

UniversityMicrofilms,Inc.,AnnArbor,Michiganprocessesthe document and sends catalog information to the Library of Congress for printing and distribution of cards for depository catalogs and libraries. The abstract of the dissertation is printed inMicrofilmAbstracts anddistributed to leadinglibrariesintheUnitedStatesandelsewhere,andtoaselectlist of journals and abstracting services. Two copies of the dissertation are archived in the Music Education Research Center (MERC) located in the College Library, where they serve as records of the student’s research.

Successfulcandidatesareencouragedtosubmitdissertationmaterial for publication in scholarly or professional journals. Suitableacknowledgmentmustindicatethepublicationtobe a dissertation, or portion of a dissertation, submitted in partialfulfillmentoftherequirementsforadoctoraldegreeat Five Towns College.

Final Oral Examination

Upon completion of all required courses and the dissertation, thecandidatemustpetitionforaFinalOralExamination.Theexaminationfocuseson thefinaldocument itselfbutcanincludegeneralquestioningrelatedtothefieldofstudywithinthescopeofthedissertation.TheDoctoralGover-nance Committee appoints at least three faculty members to schedule and conduct the examination.

After successful completion of the examination, the candidate submits three copies of the dissertation and abstract to the DoctoralGovernanceCommittee.

TheDoctoralGovernanceCommitteewill recommendconferral of the doctoral degree by the College Board of Trusteesupon receiptof thefinalcopiesof theapproveddissertation. Aprocessing andmicrofilming feemustbepaidtotheBursar’sOffice,withacopyrightfeeifthestudentelects to have the dissertation copyrighted.

Jo Sullivan-Loesser and Susan Loesser with Ervin Drake and David Eliscu before award ceremony conferring Honorary Doctor of Music (Mus.D.) degrees upon Frank Loesser and Edward Eliscu members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Course DescriptionsThe graduate courses offered by the College are described below. The College reserves the right to cancel any elec-tivecourseforwhichthereisinsufficientregistration.Forinformationaboutthespecificcourseofferingsforanygivensemester,consulttheGraduateClassSchedule.

COURSE NUMBERS

Eachcoursenumberhasthreedigits.Thefirstdigitindicatesthe level of the course. The second digit indicates the area of the subject, and the third digit indicates the particular course inthearea.Coursesofferedatthe500levelorabovearedesignated as graduate courses.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGy

AUD500 MULTITRACKAUDIOPRODUCTION3Credits 3ClassHours

Study and demonstration of audio recording theory andpractice. Topics include acoustics and sound propagation, microphone characteristics and technique, studio design, speakers and amplifiers, signal flow and outboard effectunits. Development of skills with recording consoles, multitrack tape machines and special effect devices including digital reverb, digital delay, compression and noise gating.

AUD511 NONLINEARPRODUCTION3Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite: AUD500

Nonlinear multitrack recording techniques as related to music production, audio/video sweetening and postproduc-tion, and interactive CD construction. Track compositing, fulldigitalrealm"virtual"mixing,synchronizationwiththepicture, spotting to hit points, and sound effect design.

AUD512 ADVANCEDNONLINEARPRODUCTION3Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite: AUD511

Examination ofDigitalAudioWorkstations (DAW) andthe applications in digital sound manipulation. Emphasis ondestructiveandnon-destructiveeditingtechniques,DSPusage for sound enhancement, format protocols, sample rate andbitdepthconversion, re-dithering forCD,CD-I,andmultimedia applications. Digital mastering, sound restora-tion, and noise removal techniques.

AUD521 MIDICONCEPTS3Credits 3ClassHours

Conceptual background and implementation of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) protocol. Use of the MIDI language for electronic instrument interconnection andsynchronization.Sequencingandrealtimeparametercontrollers related to music composition and production. The impact of MIDI technology on recording, composition, education and live performance.

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CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ELE514 LITERACYINSCHOOLS3Credits 3ClassHours

The current methodologies, instructional techniques and materials used to develop literacy skills in schools. Emphasis on the teaching of reading, writing, listening, speaking and culturally diverse classrooms, assessment of students and textbooks, and increasing vocabulary.

ELE531 CURRENTISSUESINEDUCATION3Credits 5FieldExperienceHours 3ClassHours

Current curriculum and instructional practices. Specialattention is given to national and local reform efforts, standards-based planning and teaching, school-basedmanagement, multicultural environments, assessment and accountability.

ELE533 EVALUATIONANDASSESSMENT OFLEARNING3Credits 3ClassHours

Principles of educational evaluation and assessment inthe schools. Current research and theories regarding the physical, cognitive, social and personality growth of children are explored. Various teaching strategies to meet the developmental needs and motivation of the child are analyzed togetherwith the impact of socio-economicbackground,culture, race and gender on academic achievement and outcomes.Constructionanduseofstandardizedandteacher-made tests.

ELE534 EXCEPTIONALCHILDRENAND THESCHOOLS3Credits 5FieldExperienceHours 3ClassHours

Principlesandpracticesrelevanttotheidentification,assessmentand teaching of learning disabled or physically handicapped children. Emphasis on differentiated curricula, inclusion in the regular classroom, and specialized programs.

ELE541 ARTINTHEELEMENTARYSCHOOL3Credits 3ClassHours

Methods and materials for integrating art into the elementary classroom that incorporates the new learning standards establishedbytheNewYorkStateEducationDepartment.Hands-onexperienceincreatingart;preparinganddevelopinglessonplans;locatingmaterials,resourceguides,websites,fieldtripinformationandrelatedchildren’sliterature.

ELE542 MUSICINTHEELEMENTARYSCHOOL3Credits 2ClassHours 6PracticeHours

Methods and materials for integrating music into the elementary school classroom that incorporate the National Standards developed by theMusic EducatorsNationalConference (MENC) through use of an electronic keyboard. Emphasis on interdisciplinary projects that correlate music with social studies, language arts and other areas of the elementary school curriculum.

ELE543 THEATREINTHEELEMENTARYSCHOOL3Credits 3ClassHours

Methods and materials for integrating theatre into the elementary school classroom that incorporate the Learning Standards established by theNewYorkStateEducationDepartment. Emphasis on mime, puppetry and meeting the needs of diverse student populations.

ELE544 THEATREINTHESECONDARYSCHOOL3Credits 3ClassHours

Methods and Materials for integrating theatre into the secondary school classroom that incorporate the learning standards established by theNewYorkStateEducationDepartment. Techniques include mime, improvisation, scene study and script analysis. Emphasis on using drama in meeting the needs of diverse student groups.

ELE551 RESEARCHMETHODSANDMATERIALS3Credits 3ClassHours

Methods, techniques, principles, and tools of research. Practical application through lectures, discussion, studentcritiques,andindividualresearchprojectoutlines.Significantissues and recent developments in educational research. Studyandpracticeofexpositorywritingabouteducation.

ELE552 PROJECTSEMINAR3Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite:ELE551

Completionofaresearchprojectinthefieldofeducationdeveloped from a previously prepared project outline. A copyofthefinaldocumentisfiledintheEducationResearchCenter (ERC) and becomes the property of the College Li-brary. This course may be repeated without credit.

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ELE733 GIFTEDCHILDSEMINAR3Credits 3ClassHours

Current educational theories and research as they relate to theeducationofthecreativeandgiftedchild. Studyandanalysis of special instructional patterns for educating the gifted child.

MUSIC EDUCATION

EDU506 VOCALMUSICCURRICULUM3Credits 3ClassHours

Comprehensive curriculum development for school vocal music programs including solos, duets, small ensembles, andchoralgroupsofvarioustypes.Specificapproachestothe development of the choral and vocal arts. Tone, diction, vocaltechniques,literature,repertoire,andscoreanalysis;competitions and public performances are emphasized.

EDU509 JAZZPEDAGOGY3Credits 3ClassHours

Study of vocal and instrumental jazz literature,methodologies, and teaching principles and practices. Methods of jazz improvisation instruction are examined. Rehearsal techniques and approaches are analyzed together with strategies for teaching general music classes and both vocal and instrumental jazz ensembles in the public schools and colleges.

EDU511 COMPUTERMUSICNOTATION13Credits 3ClassHours

UseofSibelius software formusicnotationand scoring.Application to lead sheets, single line parts, large ensemble arrangements and preparation of printed music for a variety ofeducationalpurposes.Scoringtechniquesforclassical,jazz and popular styles are developed.

EDU512 COMPUTERMUSICNOTATION23Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite:EDU511

ApplicationofSibelius4softwaretolargescalecomposition,non-standardmusicnotationandscoring,partextraction,filmscoring,andmusicpublishingtocommercialstandards.Strategiesforincreasingspeedandefficiency.

ELE631 SOCIALSTUDIESINTHEELEMENTARY SCHOOL3Credits 5FieldExperienceHours 3ClassHours

The study of the social sciences and how they can be applied to the learning standards for the elementary school curriculum. The integration of history, geography, economics and civics into the teaching and learning processes.

ELE632 CURRENTMATHEMATICALCONCEPTS3Credits 5FieldExperienceHours 3ClassHours

Advanced mathematical research and methodology concepts that are in current use in elementary school math curricula ingrades1-6.Mathematicalsystems,numerationsystems,and various math constructs.

ELE633 LITERATUREFORCHILDREN3Credits 3ClassHours

Studyofchildren’sliteratureandthemethodologyforse-lecting and teaching literature based on the special needs, interests, cultural backgrounds and learning abilities of stu-dentsingrades1-6.Developmentofreadingstrategiestoencourage reading and motivate the reluctant reader.

ELE634 SCIENCEANDTECHNOLOGY3Credits 5FieldExperienceHours 3ClassHours

Currentresearchandtheoryinthefieldsofscienceandtech-nology that relate to the learning standards required for grades 1-6.Emphasisontheuseofscientificinquiry,theprocessofcollecting and transferring information using technology and theapplicationofscientificconcepts,principlesandtheoriesto the physical setting and living environment.

ELE643 CLASSROOMPIANO3Credits 3ClassHours 6PracticeHours

Individualized keyboard training in a group setting. Development of skills relevant to the performance of melodiesandharmonicprogressionsinsmallposition(SP)and accompaniment skills for the classroom teacher. Methods and materials for integrating music into the elementary school classroomthatincorporatetheNationalStandardsdevelopedby the Music Educators National Conference (MENC).

ELE732 READING/WRITINGSEMINAR3Credits 3ClassHoursCurrent studies of literacy and the application of their findingstothemethodsandmaterialsusedtoteachreadingandwritingtochildreningrades1-6.Indepthreviewofthe principles of literacy learning and contemporary trends in the early grades.

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EDU521 TI:MELEVEL1ACERTIFICATION3Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite:Basiccomputerfacility

Basic skills in music notation, MIDI sequencing, and electronickeyboardsinK-12education.Explorationofwaysto incorporate these tools into the curriculum. The course is taught in the SoundTree Music Lab andfulfillshalfoftheTI:MELevel1Certificationrequirement.

EDU522 TI:MELEVEL1BCERTIFICATION3Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite:Basiccomputerfacility Basic skills in using computer instructional software, configuring and using computers on networks and the Internet,anddigitalmediainK-12education.Explorationof ways to incorporate these tools into the curriculum. The course is taught in the SoundTree Music Lab andfulfillshalfoftheTI:MELevel1Certificationrequirement.

EDU523 TI:MELEVEL2ACERTIFICATION3Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite: EDU521&EDU522or TI:MELevel1Certification

Advancedlevelcourseinvolvingtheuseof“Sibelius”musicnotationsoftwareforpre-K-12musiceducators.Studentswill learn how to input music using an electronic keyboard and computer and to print out musical scores and parts for individual players. Topics include: recording (entering) andeditingmusic;pagelayoutanddesignforvarioustypesofmusicalensembles;incorporationofnotationexamplesinto other documents.

EDU531 CURRENTISSUESINEDUCATION3Credits 5FieldExperienceHours 3ClassHours

Current curriculum and instructional practices. Specialattentionisgiventonationalandlocalreformefforts,standards-basedplanning and teaching, school-basedmanagement,multicultural environments, assessment and accountability.

EDU541 COLLEGETEACHING3Credit 3ClassHours

Theory, research and techniques that provide the foundation ofinstructionandtheteaching-learningenvironmentinthecollege classroom. Methods and materials that support both the new and experienced instructor in their efforts to improve thequality,efficacyandoutcomesofinstructionforadultsat the college level.

EDU542 MUSICINTHEELEMENTARYSCHOOL3Credits 10FieldExperienceHours 2ClassHours 6PracticeHours

Methods and materials for integrating music into the elemen-taryschoolclassroomthatincorporatetheNationalStandardsdeveloped by the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) through use of an electronic keyboard. Emphasis on interdisciplinary projects that correlate music with social studies, language arts and other areas of the elementary school curriculum.

EDU551 RESEARCHMETHODSANDMATERIALS3Credits 3ClassHours

Methods, techniques, principles, and tools of research. Practicalapplication through lectures,discussion,studentcritiques, and individual research project/dissertation out-lines.Significantissuesandrecentdevelopmentsinresearch.Studyandpracticeofexpositorywriting.

EDU552 PROJECTSEMINAR3Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite:EDU551

Completion of a research project/dissertation developed from apreviouslypreparedprojectoutline.AcopyofthefinaldocumentisfiledintheMusicEducationResearchCenter(MERC) and becomes the property of the College Library. This course may be repeated without credit.

EDU561-662 ORCHESTRALITERATURE1-43Credits 3ClassHours

TheOrchestraDirectorisprovidedtheopportunitytoplay,conduct and evaluate standard and current orchestra literature suitable for both elementary and secondary school students. Rehearsalstrategies,techniques,andwarm-uproutineswillbereviewed and analyzed in the context of preparing for public performance of new literature and repertoire each semester.

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EDU571-672 JAZZORCHESTRALITERATURE1-43Credits 3ClassHours

The Band Director is provided the opportunity to play and conduct standard and current jazz orchestra literature. Rehearsal strategies, techniques, and warmup routines are discussed, analyzed and evaluated in the context of preparing for public performance.

EDU581-682 CONCERTBANDLITERATURE1-43Credits 3ClassHours

The Band Director is provided the opportunity to play and conduct standard and current band literature suitable for both the elementary and secondary school. Rehearsal strategies, techniques, and warmup routines are discussed, analyzed and evaluated in the context of preparing for public performance.

EDU601 MUSICALTHEATREINSCHOOLS3Credits 3ClassHours

Studyofselectedmusicalplays,operettas,andcomediessuit-able for school use in the original form or through adaptation. Musical growth and learning are emphasized. Consideration is given to play selection, casting, rehearsal, accompaniment, musical direction, staging, and budgeting.

EDU602 VOCALPEDAGOGY3Credits 3ClassHours

Introductiontotheartandscienceofteachingsinging.Studyof the skeletal system and muscles used for breathing and phonation.Specialattentiontochoralliterature,repertoireselection, program building, learning theories, teaching concepts, and vocal acoustics.

EDU603 COMPUTERSINMUSICEDUCATION3Credits 10FieldExperienceHours 3ClassHours

Studyandevaluationofsoftwareforcomputer-assistedteachingofmusic;incorporationofcomputer-basedmethodology into the school music program. Emphasis on the development of curricula and effective utilization ofcomputer-learningsystems.

EDU604 ADVANCEDINSTRUMENTALCONDUCTING3Credits 3ClassHours

Advanced conducting techniques and pedagogy for bands andorchestras. Score analysis, conductingpatternswithfocus on phrasing, tempo, intonation, blend and balance. Studyofliteratureappropriateforschoolperformances.

EDU607 ADVANCEDCHORALCONDUCTING3Credits 3ClassHours

Advancedconductingtechniques:scoreanalysis;conductingpatterns; emphasis on the demands of tempo, dynamicsarticulationandtext.Studyofvariedstylesinchoralmusic,choral conducting pedagogy, and literature suitable for school performance.

EDU608 CHORALLITERATURE3Credits 3ClassHours

SurveyofthehistoryofchoralliteraturefromtheRenaissanceto the Contemporary Era with emphasis on selected choral literature, score study techniques and concert programming.

EDU611 ADMINISTRATIONOFMUSIC&THEARTS3Credits 3ClassHours

Planning andmanagement of school music and artsprograms. Emphasis on budgeting, financing, and fund-raising.Schedulingandadvocacytechniques,departmentpromotion and maintaining status of programs. Festival administration and supervision, application forms, fees, busing, and relationship with the central administration.

EDU651 DOCTORALRESEARCH3Credits 3ClassHours

Methods, techniques, principles, scholarly writing and tools of research. Practical application through lectures,discussion, student critiques, and individual research outlines.Significantissuesandrecentdevelopmentsinthemethods and materials of educational research

EDU652,653 DOCTORALSEMINAR3Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite: EDU651

Development of an outline for a research proposal in the fieldofmusic ormusic education and completionof thedissertation from a previously selected topic.

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MUSIC HISTORy AND LITERATURE

MUH501 COMMERCIALMUSICSTYLES3Credits 3ClassHours

StudyandanalysisofAmericanpopularmusicwithemphasisonitsmajorcomposersandperformers.Social,economic,and historical contexts are examined. Classification and comparison of often used syntax and popular styles. EmphasisonJazz,Swing,Country,Broadway,TinPanAlley,and the Rock genre.

MUH502 AMERICANSONGWRITERS1900-19603Credits 3ClassHours

TheGoldenAgeofAmericanpopularmusicwithspecialemphasis on songwriters such as Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern,GeorgeGershwin,ColePorter,andRichardRodgers.Analysis of trends in popular songwriting together with the socialandeconomicinfluencesontheenduringmelodiesand colorful life stories of five of this century'smostengaging songwriters.

MUH503 THESWINGERA3Credits 3ClassHours

Intensivestudyofjazzandpopularmusicoftheearly1930'sthroughoutthelate1940's.InfluenceoftheGreatDepressionandWorldWarIIonthemusicalstylesoftheperiod.ThebigbandsofDukeEllington,CountBasie,BennyGoodman,FletcherHendersonandStanKenton,aswellasthesmalljazzensemblesofColemanHawkins,TeddyWilson,RoyEldridge and Art Tatum.

MUH504 CLASSICPOPSINGERS3Credits 3ClassHours

An exploration of the fascinating lives of the great singers, such as Al Jolson, Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, Ethel Mer-man,EllaFitzgerald,FrankSinatra,andBarbraStreisand,whogavelifetoclassicpopularmusic.Theirinfluenceonthe development of one of the most enduring music forms ofourcentury,anditsroleinAmerica'sculturalhistoryfromthe1920stothepresentday,arereviewedandevaluated.

MUH505 HISTORYOFROCKANDROLL3Credits 3ClassHours

Thesociologicalandfolk/artisticrootsofRockandRoll;itshistoryandwidespreadinfluenceontwentiethcenturyculture,society and music. Emphasis will be on Rhythm and Blues Artists,ElvisPresley,TheBeatles,TheRollingStones,TheBeachBoys,JamesBrown,MotownandStaxRecords.

MUH507 CLASSICALMUSICTO18403Credits 3ClassHours

Studyofmusicfrom1600to1840,withemphasisonvocaland instrumental forms and historical, stylistic and aes-thetic principles. Composers such as Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven are explored and analyzed.

MUH508 CLASSICALMUSICAFTER18403Credits 3ClassHours

StudyoftheexpressiveartofthecenturyafterthebirthofSchubert.SelectedworksofBrahmsandothercomposerssuchasBerlioz,Mendelssohn,Chopin,Schumann,Liszt,WagnerandVerdiareexploredandanalyzedtogetherwiththemusicofcomposerssuchasDebussy,Stravinsky,Berg,Hindemith,andSchoenberg.

MUH510 POPULARMUSICINTHE GREATDEPRESSION3Credits 3ClassHours

The interaction of popular music and everyday life in the pre-WorldWarIIAmericanGreatDepression.Beginningwith Black Tuesday, the day of the 1929 stock market crash, pop songs both reflected the nationalmood and helpedshape it, from the whimsical I'm in the Market for You, to the despairing Brother Can You Spare a Dime, to the quietly philosophical Life Is a Bowl of Cherries. Among highlighted composers such as IrvingBerlin, theGershwins,HarryWarren,E.Y."Yip"Harburg,theirsongsperformedbyBingCrosby,theBoswellSisters,LouisArmstrong,EthelWaters,Ruth Etting, Cab Calloway, Mildred Bailey, et al.

MUH601 AMERICANMUSICALSTO19403Credits 3ClassHours

DevelopmentofmusicaltheatreinAmericato1940.Studyof the cultures, social customs, production techniques and theatres that influenced the content, role and function ofmusic in this type of production. Emphasis on the works of Victor Herbert, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, LernerandLowe,ColePorter,GeorgeGershwin,JeromeKern,StephenSondheimandGeorgeM.Cohan.

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MUH602 POETSOFTINPANALLEY3Credits 3ClassHours

The lyrics of the great songwriters who dominated American popularmusicfromtheturnofthecenturytothe1960sareanalyzed in relation to the music. These include Irving Berlin, ColePorter,GeorgeandIraGershwin,RodgersandHart.OscarHammerstein II,HowardDietz andE.Y.Harburg,Dorothy Fields and Leo Robin, and Johnny Mercer.

MUH605 JAZZHISTORYANDLITERATURE3Credits 3ClassHours

Comprehensive overview of jazz history from its earliest originstothepresent.Studyofselectedjazzinnovatorsandanalysisoftheirmusic.Methodsandmaterialsofresearch;focusonaspecificeraorworkofaninfluentialjazzimpro-viser, arranger or composer.

MUH606 HOAGYCARMICHAEL3Credits 3ClassHours

The impact of Hoagy Carmichael’s music on the entertain-ment world, including the motion picture industry, will be exploredtogetherwiththesocio-economicclimateof thetimes.Songssuchas:Stardust, Lazy River, Heart and Soul, Two Sleepy People, Skylark, Small Fry, Lazy Bones and Georgia On My Mind are used to analyze the special and enduring appeal of his melodies, harmonies and lyrics.

MUH607 GEORGEANDIRAGERSHWIN3Credits 3ClassHours

GeorgeandIraGershwin: thedevelopmentof theirdualartistry through study of their greatest songs and shows, collaborative process, and orientation and relationship to the world in which they lived. The reasons for their continued popularity and the art of simultaneous and interactive lyric and music writing which they exemplify are examined.

MUH608 HISTORYOFFILMMUSIC3Credits 3ClassHours

Historyandanalysisofmusiccomposedforfilm.Emphasisonthemajorcomposersoffilmmusicfrom1894tothepres-ent,suchasKerngold,Steiner,Waxman,Hermann,Raskin,Bernstein,Williamsandothers.

MUH609 LEONARDBERNSTEIN3Credits 3ClassHours

The impact of Leonard Bernstein on modern music, the-atre and education.Study and analysis of the life of oneofAmerica'smost prolific anddiverse composerswhoseculturalachievementsandinfluenceaffectedthecourseofclassical, contemporary, and popular music.

MUH611 JOHNLENNON3Credits 3ClassHours

Themusical artistryof JohnLennonandhis influenceoncontemporary popular music. In depth analysis of his most enduringwork;preandpostBeatles.Songssuchas:Imagine,NorwegianWood,Revolution,InMyLife,Mother,LucyintheSkyWithDiamonds,andothersareusedtoillustratehisdiversityasacomposerandlyricist;thus,exploringthewiderangeofhisinfluences.Investigationintohispoliticalactivismandinfluenceonsocial-issuesduringthe1960’sand1970’s.

MUH701 AMERICANMUSICALSAFTER19403Credits 3ClassHours

DevelopmentofmusicaltheatreinAmericafrom1940topresent.Studyofthecultures,socialcustoms,productiontechniquesandtheatresthatinfluencedmusicinthistypeofproduction. Emphasis on the works of Rodgers and Ham-merstein, LeonardBernstein, StephenSondheim, FrankLoesser,LernerandLowe,andAndrewLloydWebber.

MUH702 MODERNJAZZ3Credits 3ClassHours

Studyofjazzafter1958;emphasisontheFreejazzidiomsandthe liberation of melody from the fetters of traditional harmonic andrhythmpatterns. MilesDavis,JohnColtrane,OrnetteColeman, Eric Dolphy, Albert Ayler, Cecil Taylor, Roscoe Mitchell,SunRa,ChickCorea,andHerbieHancock.

MUH703 CONTEMPORARYMUSICSEMINAR3Credits 3ClassHours

Studyandanalysisofmajorcontemporarymusicalstylesand composition techniques. Intensive examination and evaluation of composers whose works can be categorized asinnovative,influentialandtrendsetting.

State-of-the-Art Soundtree Synthesizer Laboratory equipped with Pro Tools nonlinear editing stations.

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PERFORMANCE/COMPOSITION/ARRANGING

MUS511 JAZZHARMONY13Credits 3ClassHours

Study of diatonic and chromatically altered chords inmelodic settings and harmonic progressions together with seventh chords and commonly used substitute dominants. Analysis of chord progressions found in popular music.

MUS512 JAZZHARMONY23Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite:MUS511

Study of ninth chords, non-chordal tones, and toneclusters used in chord progressions found in contemporary popular music. Analysis of selected examples of jazz/commercial music and alternative harmonizations of standard progressions.

MUS513 ELECTRONICMUSICCOMPOSITION13Credits 3ClassHours

A hands on course designed to merge the technology of digital sequencing with the art of music composition. The KorgM3synthesizerisusedasaworkstationforarrangingand recording original compositions which vary from simple melodiestocomplexcanonsonCDorMP3.

MUS514 ELECTRONICMUSICCOMPOSITION23Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite:MUS513

The use of sequencers and samplers for music composition. AdvancedrecordingtechniquesareexploredontheKorgM3synthesizer.Specialattentionwillbegiventosamplingtechniques.StudentsmixtheirowncompositiononaCDorMP3asafinalproject.

MUS521 ADVANCEDIMPROVISATION3Credits 3ClassHours 6PracticeHours

Improvisational principles and practices. Techniques used for the application of advanced melodic and harmonic composi-tion and devices to instrumental and vocal performance of standard and current jazz repertory. Emphasis on the analysis of selected jazz idioms and their relationship to individual creative expression.

MUS531 KEYBOARDHARMONY3Credits 2ClassHours6Practice Hours

Musicianship training and keyboard facility. Harmonization of melodies, modulation, transposition, and improvisation. Scorereductionandaccompanimenttechniques.Contem-porary chord voicings and alterations and their application to the reharmonization of melodies.

MUS532 PIANOACCOMPANIMENT2Credits 2ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite: MUS332

Accompaniment techniques and skills for vocal workshops, ensembles, music jury examinations and recitals, musical theatreproductions,andgeneralmusicclassesingradesK-12. Emphasis on harmonization of melodies, modulation, transposition, sight reading, and the development of keyboard fluencyandtechnique.

MUS541-842 MAJORINSTRUMENT/VOICE1-82Creditseach 1LessonperWeek 6PracticeHours

Major instrument/voice instruction emphasizes all aspects of technical development and tonal production through the study of traditional methods and repertory as the foundation for the understanding and application of contemporary techniques of improvisation.

All performance majors study instrument/voice with a qualifiedprofessionalmusicianunderthesupervisionoftheMusic Division Chair.

Masters candidates, in the performance concentration, must present a recital open to the public at the end of the third semester. Recitalists must study with a faculty instructor during the semester in which the recital is given.

Doctoral candidates, in the performance program, must present three recitals and submit a dissertation. Recitalists must study with a faculty instructor during the semesters in whichtherecitalsaregiven.Specialfeerequired.

Students taking Private Instructionmust attend at leasttwo(2)recitalseachsemesterthatwillservetorefinetheirmusicaljudgmentandsubmitPerformanceCritiqueFormsto their instructor that provide feedback to the soloist and expand their ability to describe and evaluate musical performances in writing.

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MUS611 CONTEMPORARYJAZZHARMONY3Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite: MUS512 Analysisofcomplexchordprogressionsbaseduponpost-1960harmonictechniques.Studyofmodalharmonyandits relationship to jazz improvisation.

MUS612 ARRANGINGFORSTUDIOORCHESTRA3Credits 3ClassHours

Arranging techniques for theStudioOrchestra. Specialvoicings, orchestral combinations and reharmonization techniques as applied to the string, woodwind, brass and percussion sections of the studio orchestra. Analysis and application of the techniques of major arrangers and com-poserssuchasGilEvans,PatWilliams,ClausOgermanandHenry Mancini.

MUS614 COMPOSERSWORKSHOP3Credits 3ClassHours

Practicumforcomposer/arrangersincludingperformanceanddiscussion of student works. Emphasis on jazz/commercial idioms. Typical melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic devices and techniques are analyzed to provide an understanding of stylistic trends in contemporarypopularmusic. Originalcompositions by students based upon creative inclinations.

MUS631 JAZZ/COMMERCIALPIANO3Credits 3ClassHoursPrerequisite: MUS531

Jazz/Commercial piano performance; study of popularstandard songs and blues progressions; development ofimprovisationaltechnique;thediatonicmodesandavarietyof harmonic progressions used by contemporary pianists. AnalysisofsolosbyBudPowell,BillEvans,OscarPeterson,Chick Corea and Dick Hyman.

MUS711 JAZZCOMPOSITION/ARRANGING3Credits 3ClassHours

Advanced arranging for small and large vocal and instrumental ensembles. Analysis and application of selected stylizations of major composers and arrangers. Rhythmic alteration of melodic phrases. Laboratory sessions for composing, writing, performing, recording, and the analysis and evaluation of arrangements.

MUS712 FILMSCORING3Credits 3ClassHours

Scoring of originalmusic for film and video. Study oftheworkofwellknownfilmcomposersandthebasicsofcompositionforfilm/videosegments.Studentswillanalyzemusic for its emotional and visual impact and compose music forfilm/videoprojects.

MUS714 COMPOSERSWORKSHOP23Credits 3ClassHours

Practicum for composer/arrangers includingperformanceand discussion of student works. Emphasis on larger per-forming mediums on a grander scale utilizing arranging and orchestration techniques. Exploration of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic devices laying the groundwork for advanced portfolio development.

MUS800 CONTINUOUSREGISTRATION+0Credit

Required of doctoral students for maintenance of matriculated status.StudentsmustregisterforMUS800everysemesterin which they do not take at least one 3-credit course.Registration for this course entitles students to use the library and other research facilities, consult members of the faculty, and participate in College activities. This course may be repeated and carries no credit toward graduate degree requirements.

+Two equated credits for the determination of tuition.

MUS801 DOCTORALADVISEMENTPrerequisite: EDU652

Doctoral students are required to meet periodically with their majorprofessortoreviewtheirPlanofStudyandprogresstoward completion of their research project. Advisement mustbetakeneachsemester.Specialfeerequired.MUS801does not meet the requirement for continuous registration.

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BAND ENSEMBLES

PEB511-812 CONCERTBAND1-81Credit 3ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite: AuditionandPermissionofInstructor

Sightreadingandstudyofstandard,contemporary,andorigi-nal concert band literature. Rehearsal and preparation for concerts, recitals, and public performances on and off campus. Specialattentionwillbegiventorecordingtechniquesandthe demands of the pit band in the musical theatre.

PEB531-832 LABBAND1-81Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite: AuditionandPermissionofDirector

Performanceofstandard,contemporary,andoriginalmusicliterature. Rehearsal and preparation for student recitals and public performances. Technical development and advance-ment coupled with repertoire extension covering diverse periods and styles.

PEB541-842 JAZZENSEMBLE1-81Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite: AuditionandPermissionofInstructor

Performanceofstandard,contemporary,andoriginalmusicliterature in small group settings. Rehearsal and preparation for student recitals and public performances. Technical development together with repertoire extension embracing major artistic trends.

PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES

Studentsmayparticipateinmorethanoneensembleeachse-mester providing that their academic progress is not affected. A maximum of six ensemble credits above the required program minimum will be accepted for elective credit.

Studentsenrolledinensemblesarerequiredtoattendatleasttwo(2)concertsandsubmitwrittenPerformanceCritiqueForms to their instructor. The purpose of these critiques is to deepen student insight into musical values, provide feedback to the instructor and the performers, and develop the ability to describe and evaluate the quality of musical performances.

Studentswhoaremembersofperformanceensemblesmustwear formal attire for all concerts and shows such as the Great American Songbook.InformationregardingthespecificdressrequirementsmaybeobtainedintheAdmissions,StudentActivities,orMusicDivisionOffices.

Joseph Zawinul of Weather Report fame at recent graduation.

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PEB551-852 PERCUSSIONENSEMBLE1-81Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite:AuditionandPermissionofInstructor

Study and performance of standard, contemporary, andoriginal jazz literature. Interaction in the rhythm section using traditional and nontraditional groupings of rhythm instruments.

PEB561-862 JAZZORCHESTRA1-81Credit 3ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite:AuditionandPermissionofInstructor

Studyandperformanceofclassicandconcertjazzensembleliterature are coupled with original compositions and arrangements. The music of artists and bands such as Louis Armstrong, Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington, Jimmie Lunceford,StanKenton,andPaulWhiteman.

PEB591-892 SWINGBAND1-81Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite:AuditionandPermissionofInstructor

StudyandperformanceofclassicswingbandarrangementsfromthelibrariesofbandssuchasArtieShaw,HarryJames,JimmyandTommyDorsey,WoodyHerman,LesBrownandBennyGoodman.EmphasisonthevocalstylistsandbigbandsoftheSwingEra.

STRING ENSEMBLES

PES511-812 GUITAR/BASSENSEMBLE1-81Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite:AuditionandPermissionofInstructor

Gradedsightreadingandstudyofstandard,contemporary,andoriginaljazzliterature.Studyandpracticeofmaterialsfor purposes of technical development, repertoire extension, and public performance.

PES521-822 STRINGENSEMBLE1-81Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHours

Studyandpracticeofavarietyofstandardandcontemporaryliterature composed for the violin, viola, violoncello and string bass. Rehearsal and preparation for student recitals and public performances.

PES531-832 CHAMBERORCHESTRA1-81Credit 3ClassHours4PracticeHoursPrerequisite:AuditionandPermissionofInstructor

Designed for instrumentalists capable of public performance onaprofessionallevel.Opportunitiestoperformavariedrepertoire, embracing major artistic trends, with selected professionalsoloistsinthefield.

PES541-842 SYMPHONYORCHESTRA1-81Credit 3ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite:AuditionandPermissionofDirector

Orchestradedicatedtotheperformanceofthetraditionalandcontemporaryliterature.Opportunitytodeveloptheskillsand repertoire required for performing with a professional symphony orchestra.

PES551-852 THEATREORCHESTRA1-81Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite:AuditionandPermissionofDirector

Professional orchestra designed to develop and enhancethe skills required to accompany musical theatre produc-tions that include the performance of overtures, interludes and backgrounds suitable for solo, group and ensemble presentations occurring on a theatre stage. The ability to follow a conductor from a recessed orchestra pit in front of the stage is emphasized and is a major requirement for orchestra members.

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VOCAL ENSEMBLES

PEV511-812 COLLEGIUM1-81Credit 3ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite:AuditionandPermissionofDirector

Ensemble for choral directors, music teachers, and profes-sionalmusicians.Superiorsightsingingskillsarerequired.TheCollegium also serves as a conductor'sworkshopperforming a diverse repertoire that includes music of the Renaissancetothe20thCentury,ClassicalandJazz.

PEV521-822 CHOIR1-81Credit 3ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite:AuditionandPermissionofDirector

Sightsingingandstudyofavariedrepertoireembracingmajorstylistic trends, a cappella and with accompaniment. Rehearsal and preparation for concerts, recitals, and public performances onandoffcampus.Specialattentionwillbegiventorecordingtechniques and the demands of the recording studio.

PEV531-832 VOCALJAZZ1-81Credit 3ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite:AuditionandPermissionofDirector

Vocal ensemble designed for vocalists desirous and capable ofpublicperformanceonaprofessionallevel.Opportuni-ties to perform a varied repertoire, embracing major artistic trends, a cappella and with instrumental accompaniment. Specialattentionwillbegiventorecordingtechniquesandthe demands of the recording studio.

PEV541-842 BARBERSHOPHARMONY1-81Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHours

Professionalleveltrainingforvocalistsinterestedinacap-pella performance of traditional barbershop quartet litera-ture.PreparationforperformancesatregionalandnationalcompetitionssponsoredbytheBarbershopQuartetSociety(SPEBSQSA)andtheSweetAdelines,Inc.

PEV561-862 OPERAWORKSHOP1-81Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHours

Individualizedinstructioninagroupsetting.Studyofstan-dard and contemporary operatic literature including solo arias and literary analysis of libretti. Rehearsal and preparation for concerts, recitals and other public performances. Technical development and advancement coupled with repertoire exten-sioncoveringdiverseperiodsandstyles.Specialattentionto terminology, costuming, and traditions of the opera.

PEV571-872 CABARET/TVWORKSHOP1-81Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHours

Individualizedinstructioninagroupsetting.Studyoftheskills required for professional vocal performance: micro-phone and rehearsal techniques, stage movement, presence and dress, music and show programming, master of ceremony and stage setups, lead sheet preparation, literary analysis of songs, terminology, traditions of the theatre, and the role of managersandagents.Preparationforpublicperformancein the Great American Songbook held in the Upbeat Café and College Theatre.

PEV581-682 PROFESSIONALCABARET1-41Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite: AuditionandPermissionofDirector

Preparation forperformance inGreatAmericanSongbookpresentations in a variety of venues including, but not limited to, locations in NYC, the Upbeat Cafe and College Theatre.

PEV583-684 AMERICANSONGBOOK1-41Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite: AuditionandPermissionofDirector

Professionaltrainingdesignedforvocal,theatre,filmandaudio majors interested in a career that includes creating/producing/acting/singing/performing on a television show thathighlightssongsfromtheGreatAmericanSongbook.

PEV591-892M MEN'SCHORUS1-81Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite:AuditionandPermissionofDirector

Vocal ensemble for men interested in performing barbershop quartet literature in a large chorus. Performances in theCollege Theatre and other venues.

PEV591-892W WOMEN'SCHORUS1-81Credit 2ClassHours 4PracticeHoursPrerequisite:AuditionandPermissionofDirector

Vocal ensemble for women interested in performing barbershopquartetliteratureinalargechorus.Performancesin the College Theatre and other venues.

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Charles Strouse three-time Tony Award winning composer of Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, Applause, Rags, Golden Boy and the theme song for All In The Family, surrounded by members of the cast appearing in the recent College production of Strouse on Strouse.

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Facilities and EquipmentThe Five Towns College campus is equipped with the latest information technology and a wide variety of facilities that supporttheCollege’sinstructionalprogram,studentservicesandextracurricularactivities.Thesestate-of-the-artfacilitiesincludethreeAudioRecordingStudios,aFilm/TelevisionStudio,PianoLab,MIDILabhostedbyAppleG5IMACs,Com-puterGraphics/VideoEditingLabhostedbyAppleG5PowerMacs,PCLab,aswellastheCollegeLibrary,LearningCenter,MusicRoomsandMusicStudios,UpbeatCafé,PerformingArtsCenterandtheCollegeBookstore.Multi-StrandFiberopticcablingistheCollege’sbackboneforitsLocalAreaNetwork(LAN).A50MbpsEthernethandoffprovidesaccesstotheWorldWideWeb.AStorageAreaNetworkallowsstudentsarchivalandretrievalcapabilitiesfortheirprojects.

THEATRE

The College theatre provides the space and opportunity for a wide variety of cultural performances—by students, faculty andvisitingartists.Performancesarescheduledafterregularclass sessions and are as exciting as they are enlightening for both the performers and the audience.

The theatre provides students with the opportunity to perform, act, sing and participate in professional quality productions and thereby experience the realities and joys thatdrawindividualstotheentertainmentfield.Thetheatreis equipped with a digital lighting system by Electronic TheatreControls,digital24-tracksoundreinforcementbyTascam,adigitalBarco6300projectionsystem,and isafully wired production studio with links to the recording andfilm/televisionstudios.

MIDDLE CLASS AMERICA PRODUCTIONS

MiddleClassAmericanProductions(MCAP),theIn-Resi-denceTheatreCompany formed in1995, is theonlyall-originaltheatregrouponLongIsland.Itprovideson-campusopportunities for student internships on a professional level. In the lastdecade,MCAPhasproducedover40originalworks,including5newwritersseries,andhasworkedwithover 175 actors. MCAPhas performed in theatres suchas theDixHills PerformingArts Center,Arena Players,CulturalArtsPlayhouse,TheStage,Governor's&Broker-agevenues.Featuredplaywright,JohnBlenn,hashad36originalplaysstaged&hasgarneredcriticalacclaimfrommediasourcessuchasNewsday,News12TVandGoodTimes Magazine.

AUDIO RECORDING STUDIOS

Located within The John Lennon Center for Music and Technology, the audio recording complex was designed by studioarchitectJohnStorykandcontainseleven(11)stu-dio/control room spaces. Each studio is unique and geared forspecificlearningandrecordingpurposes.

Studio A is equippedwith the SSL 9000J 72 channelrecordingconsole,outfittedwithanSSLSL9595.1moni-toring system for surround sound mixing. Dynamics are byEmpirical LabsDistressor,Urei 1176,AphexGate,Aphex Expressor, dbx 160vu,Manly optoComp, andTubeTechcomp.FXincludeT.C.ElecM5000,EnsoniqDP4,SonyD7,Lexicon960andLexiconPCM42.Non-linearsystemsincludeProToolsHD3utilizingthree192interfacesproviding32analogI/O,SYNCI/O,operatingonAppleG5orhigherplatforms.Playbackandarchivingdevices includeOtariMTR-12¼”, PanasonicDS-555SVHS, JVC SVHSET,Tascam 102Cassette, TascamDA-40DAT,TEACDV-H5000DVD,andPanasonic50”PlasmaHDTV.MutlitrackrecordersincludeStuderA8272”24trackanalogrecorder,OtariMTR9024-trackanalogrecorder,andthreeTascamDA-98HRdigitalmulti-trackrecorders.AmpsandspeakersincludeGenelec1031forleft, right, rear and center channels, andGenelec 706012”Sub for subwoofer. YamahaNS-10monitors, JBLLSR-32Mains,QSCEX4000, andYamaha P2100CueAmp are also installed.

Additional representative outboard gear include BBE Maxi-mizer, Aphex Big Bottom, and Tube Tech EQ. Represen-tativemicrophones includeAKG,Sennheiser,Neumann,AudioTechnica,Shure,BeyerDynamic,andCrown.Head-phonesarebyAKGandFostex.StudioAisalsoequippedwithaYamaha6’7”grandpiano.

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Studio BisequippedwiththeORAMBEQ32channelcon-sole.Dynamicsarebydbx160X,AphexExpressor,AphexCompeller,AphexExpander/GateandSymetrixExpander/Gate. FXincludeAphexAuralExciterTypeC,DigitechTimeMachine,LexiconPCM91,LexiconMPX500, andSonyD7.

MultitrackRecordersareTascamDA-98,TascamDA-78,TascamDA-38 andOtariMTR-90 II. Playback and ar-chivingdevicesincludeTascamDA-40DAT,Tascam112BCassette,PanasonicDVDRP82,JVCSuperVHSET,andPanasonicVideoMachineDS555.

AmpsandSpeakersincludeQSCPowerAmpEX2500andEventPoweredMonitor20/20.MonitorsincludePanasonic42”PlasmaHDTVandViewSonicV61816FlatPanels.

Non-lineareditingsystemsincludeProToolsHD1runningontheAppleG5platform.

Studio C isanall-digitalfacilitybasedupontheProToolsop-eratingplatformandutilizingtheProControlmastercontrolsurfacewithtwoFaderPacksandoneEditPack.ProToolsisv.HD3,whichincludestwo192interfacesproviding24analogI/O,SyncI/O,AppleG5,ViewSonic18”flatpanelmonitors, and Panasonic 42" PlasmaHDTV.Dynamicsinclude Empirical Labs Distressor w/English Mod, Manly optoComp,SummitAudioTLA-100StereoCompressor,Orban Stereo ParametricEQ,Urei StereoGraphicEQ,PreSonusM80– 8 ch.MicPre, ProToolsHDPre-8 ch.MicPre,FocusriteRed7singlech.MicPre,AvalonST-737singlech.MicPre,andAmek9098singlech.MicPrew/parametricEQ.PlaybackandarchivingdevicesincludePanasonicDS-555SVHS,Tascam112Cassette,TascamDA-40DAT,PanasonicDVD,andPanasonic50”PlasmaHDTV.AmpsandspeakersincludeGenelec1031APMforleft,right,rearandcenterchannels,andGenelec706012”subwoofer,andYamahaNS10s.MIDIequipmentincludesMIDImanOxygen8KeyboardandMOTUMIDITimepieceAV.MultitrackrecorderisTascamDA-98HR.

MUSIC STUDIOS

The College provides a limited number of music studios for individual and small group use. These studios may be used by students who make application for their use, according to availability, at least one day in advance of the intended time of practice, and pay a fee at that time. Except for those rooms that have pianos, students are required to provide and use their own instruments and equipment.

FILM/TELEVISION STUDIO

Located within The John Lennon Center for Music and Technology, the Film/Television Studio is a multi-formatted suite consisting of a soundstage, editing lab, control room, and classrooms. The soundstage is a professional production facility equipped with lighting grid, cyclorama, and green screen. The editing lab utilizesAvidandFinalCutPronon-lineareditingsystemsas well as the latest in effects and soundtrack software. Representative cameras include Arriflex SR3 Super16mm, SR2 Super 16mm, and S 16mm film cameras,PanasonicHVX-200HDP2withFirestore,CanonXL2miniDV,SonyDSR-390andDSR-250digicam,andJVCGY-500miniDV.LightingequipmentincludesKinoFlo,Arri,Mole-Richardson,Chimera,andLowell,withafullcomplement of Matthews and Bogen grip equipment. Camera support equipment consists of Sachtler,Bogen,Cartoni,andWorrall,aswellasacarmountandan18ftremote control camera crane. Dollies include Moviola, Matthews, and Fisher, as well as numerous curved and straighttrack.LightmetersbySekonicandSpectra.Fieldaudio recorders by Marantz, Shure, Fostex, andAudioTechnica. Microphones and lavalieres by Sennheiser,Sony, Shure and Audio Technica. Video monitors byJVC,Transvideo, andMarshall.HD-Videomonitors bySony.Thereisalsoafullcomplementofvideoandfilmlensfilters,andawideassortmentofgelsanddiffusionby Rosco and Lee. In all, the Film/Television Studiomaintainsenoughequipmenttofillseveralgriptrucks.

ELECTRONIC MUSIC -- MIDI LAB TheMIDILabisequippedwithMacIntoshG-5orfastercomputerswithdualprocessors.WorkstationsareequippedwithKORGTritonKeyboardsandProToolsv6.9orhigher.Additional software packages includeDigital Performer,ReasonBandinaBox,Office2001andFinale2002.TheMIDI Lab is equipped with an LCD projection system and anHPcolorhigh-resolutionnetworkprinter.Allworksta-tions are connected to the FTC LAN and have access to the Internet.

STUDIO AND NEW SPACE THEATRES

BoththeStudioTheatreandtheNewSpaceTheatreprovidea more intimate setting for rehearsal and performances. These facilities are equipped with computerized lighting and digital sound systems, dance surfaces, and a variety of specialized equipment.

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COMPUTER GRAPHICS MAC LAB

TheComputerGraphicsLabisequippedwithMacintoshG-5computerswithdualprocessorsutilizingthelatestinMAC operating systems. Each computer is loaded with an AdobesuiteandincludesAdobeAfterEffects,PhotoshopCS,IllustratorCS,GoLiveCS,andInDesignCS,aswellasAvidXpressPro,FinalCutProHD,MicrosoftOfficeSuite,and Final Draft. The Mac Lab is equipped with an LCD projectionsystemandanHPcolorhigh-resolutionnetworkprinter. All workstations are connected to the FTC LAN and have access to the Internet.

KEyBOARD LAB

The Keyboard Laboratory contains electronic pianokeyboards and is used for the teaching of functional piano skills.TheKeyboardLabisopenonaconvenientscheduletofacilitate student practice and progress. Additional keyboards are available for student use in the Music Education Research Center located in the Five Towns College Library.

PC LAB

ThePCLabisequippedwithcomputerworkstations,eachequippedwithaPentiumIIIor faster IBMplatformPCsutilizingaWindowsNToperatingsystem.RepresentativesoftwareincludesAd-Aware,AdobeAcrobatReader,Office2003,QuickBooks2002,Shockwave,NetworkAssociatesVirusScan,andThresholdSoloCompetitor.ThePCLabisequippedwithanHPhigh-resolutionnetworkprinter.Allworkstations are connected to the FTC LAN and have access to the Internet.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

Five Towns College maintains various athletic facilities for use by members of the College community. There is a large gymnasium and locker rooms for both men and women. It also has a regulation size basketball/volleyball court with bleacherseatingfor400persons.Adancestudio,equippedwithmirroredwalls, andmarleyfloor is used for dance,aerobics,andmartialarts.Softballfieldsareconvenientlylocated and with alternate striping may be converted to soc-cer, lacrosse, and other sports.

BOOKSTORE

TheCampusBookstore,locatedneartheStudentLounge,carries all of the materials that students require. From textbooks and sweatshirts, to score paper and backpacks, the Campus Bookstore carries all items at discount prices, and is open each day when the College is in session, from orientationdaythroughfinalexaminationweek.

CAR REGISTRATION AND PARKING

All vehicles operating on the College campus must be regis-teredwiththePublicSafetyOfficewhereregistrationformsand parking stickers may be obtained, and a valid registra-tion sticker must be properly displayed on the vehicle at all times. Unregistered vehicles may be towed away at the owner’sexpense.Studentsmustadheretoallpostedtrafficand parking regulations at all times. Vehicles parked on campusafter12:00AMmusthavearesidentstudentpark-ing sticker or a temporary overnight parking pass, which maybeobtainedfromthePublicSafetyOffice.ViolationsofCollegeParkingRegulationscarryafine.

Resident students with sophomore standing and higher may register a vehicle on campus. Freshmen may register a vehicle withpermissionfromtheDeanofStudentsforgoodcause.

DINING FACILITIES

The Upbeat Café is located adjacent to the College Theatre. Thisdiningfacilityisopenfrom8:00a.m.eachday,andserves a wide assortment of hot and cold meals. For a full meal, or just a gourmet snack between classes, the Upbeat Café is the ideal place to meet and eat on campus.

INTERNET ACCESS

Residential students are provided with access to the internet via the FTC Network. Commuter students may utilize this Network, subject to availability at a variety of access points on campus. Studentswhodonot resideon-campuswillrequireanInternetServiceProvider(ISP).ItispreferablefortheISPtobeaDSLorcablemodemconnection.Whiledial-upaccessmaybeadequate,studentsmayexperiencelongdelayswhendownloadingmuchof the content-richlearning materials utilized by the faculty. Most of the College campus is a wireless hot spot.

MUSIC SKILLS CENTER

StudentswhohavespecificquestionsorneedextraattentioninordertomastercoursematerialinKeyboard,Harmony,SightSingingorEarTrainingclassesmayobtainassistancefrom a member of the music faculty in the Music Division OfficeorKeyboardLab.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE

Locatedonthelower-levelofSymphonyHall,theprimarypurpose of the Student Activities Office is to improvestudent services, related to both the educational and social environments of the College, by increasing communication and the flow of information between theAdministration,faculty and staff and the student body.

The major goal that stems from this purpose is the publicizing and promotion of events, opportunities, happenings and activities available on campus or in the community that are worthwhileforstudentparticipation.TheOfficeprovidestrain and bus schedules and a bulletin board to advertise ride-sharingopportunities.

TheStudentActivitiesOfficeisresponsibleforpromotingthesocial/cultural events that take place on campus and serves as a clearing house for student activities.

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS

Studentsshouldexpectthatcollege-levellearningrequiresapersonal computer. Although access to computer technology and the internet is provided in a variety of locations across thecampus,includingwirelesshot-spots,inordertofullyparticipate in the academic process, students are expected to own or have unrestricted access to a computer and the internet at their residence or where they prepare for class.

StudentsenrolledintheFilm/VideoprogramleadingtotheBachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree or who have declared Audio Recording Technology as their major area of concen-trationarerequiredtohaveaMac-stylecomputerthatmeetsthe minimum standards set forth below. All other students mayutilizeaMac-stylecomputerthatmeetsthesestandardsortheymayutilizeanIBMPC-stylecomputerthatmeetstheminimumstandardssetforthbelowforPCcomputers.

TheCollegedoesnotendorseanyspecificcomputerhard-ware or software supplier, and will support any computer meeting the specifications listed below.However,whenstudentsplantopurchaseaMac-stylecomputer,theCollegeis pleased to recommend Apple Computers and advises that Appleprovidesaneducationaldiscountof10%tocollegestudents generally. Five Towns College students receive an additional5%discountwhentheypurchasecomputersonlinethrough the College’s website or by utilizing the following hyperlink:http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/rout-ingpage.html

TheCollegereservestherighttomakemodificationstotheserequirementsfromtime-to-timeinresponsetotechnologicaladvances.

Apple Standards for Film/Video and Audio Recording Technology Students

Hardware and Software for Film/Video and Audio Re-cording Technology •Maccomputerwithatleast1.25GHzorfaster •2GBofRAM •MacOSXv10.4.9orlater •QuickTimev7.1.6orlater •DVDdrive/burner •ExternalFirewireHardDrive400/800 •MicrosoftOffice2008forMac

Additional Hardware and Software for Film/Video Students Only •AGPorPCIExpressQuartzExtremegraphicscard •Displaywith1024-by-768resolutionorhigher •FinalCutProStudio2

Additional Hardware and Software for Audio Recording Technology Students Only •MBOXMiniorhigher •ProToolsLEv7.4orhigher •Reason4orhigher

PC Standards

Hardware and Software •WindowXPorWindowsVistaoperatingsystem•1GHz32-bit(x86)or64-bit(x64)processor•1GBsystemmemory•40GB hard drivewith at least 15GB of available

space•SupportforDirectX9GraphicswithWDDMDriverand

128 MB of graphics memory•DVD-ROMDrive•USBFlashDrive•MicrosoftOffice2007(StandardEdition)•Anti-VirusSoftware•Anti-SpywareSoftware

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LIBRARy

The Five Towns College Library is an outstanding resource for students and faculty alike. It is also utilized by other libraries and researchers from around the world seeking information about various disciplines for which it holds specialized collections.

Libraryholdingsincludeacollectionofnearly30,000books,morethan500periodicalsubscriptions,andapproximately8,000soundrecordings.Thecollectionincludesover2,500scores/arrangements, several thousand pieces of sheet music, andagrowingcollectionofmorethan2,000videorecordingsonVHSandDVD.

The Five Towns College Library includes a variety of outstanding online subscription databases, including the InternationalIndexofMusicPeriodicals,EBSCO,ProQuest,GaleLiteratureResourceCenter, theKrausCurriculumDevelopmentLibrary(KCDLOnline),Bloom'sLiteratureReference,GroveMusicOnline,NaxosMusicLibraryandWilsonWeb.

The Library provides students with the latest information technology.RepresentativeresourcesincludeT-3connectionstotheInternet,onlinecatalog,MacintoshandPCcomputerworkstations,musiclisteningstations,DVDandothermulti-media players.

TheFiveTownsCollegeLibraryisaffiliatedwiththeLongIsland Library Resources Council (LILRC). Through LILRC’s Interlibrary andResearchLoanPrograms,FiveTowns College students and faculty have access to additional materials housed in libraries throughout the world.

Staffedbyprofessional librarians, theLibrary is amajorresource for curriculum and instruction at the College. To help students become more aware of the Library’s holdings and more competent in using its resources, a Library Handbook is issued to all entering students. In addition, orientation visits are scheduled for freshman classes, workshops are held on a variety of topics, and all students are required to take courses on Information Literacy.

LIBRARy HANDBOOK AND NEWSLETTER

The Library handbook contains all the information about the College Library which its users need to know. This includes itsmaterials,printandnon-print,services,andprocedures.

The Library Newsletter lists recent arrivals of print and nonprint materials by subject area is issued periodically.

COLLEGE RADIO STATION WFTU

Five Towns College is licensed by the Federal Communications CommissiontooperatecommercialradiostationWFTU1570AM. The main broadcast studio is located on the College campusatDixHills.WFTUtransmissionfacilitiesandanauxiliary studio are located atRiverhead,NY. WFTU islicensedtoservetheeastendofLongIslandwith1000kWduringthedayand500kWatnight.ThebroadcastsignalofWFTU,whichcanbeheardfromManorvilletoMontauk,Long Island, provides Five Towns College students with hands-onbroadcastingexperience.WFTUalsostreamsoverthe Internet and can be heard online all over the world.

WFTUalsoservestopromotethecareersofstudentsinterestedin broadcasting, and provides an outlet for music majors interested in becoming professional performing artists.

TELEVISION STATION FTC TV

Beginningin2008,FiveTownsCollegeistheEntityrespon-sibleforadministeringtheVerizonFIOSCableTelevisionSystemPublicAccessandEducationalAccessChannelsintheTownofHuntington.ThePublicandEducationalAccessChannels provide a number of opportunities for students to develop their knowledge, skills, and dispositions in television production and broadcast operations, while also supporting this important public service initiative. The College strictly adherestotherulesandregulationsoftheNewYorkStatePublicServiceCommissioninitsadministrationofaccesschannels. In addition, the Film/Video Division operates FTC-TV,which combines content from both the publicand educational access channels with content prepared by students and faculty for streaming broadcast transmission world wide over the internet.

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Student LifeSTUDENT ACTIVITIES

TheCollege'sactivitiesprogramplaysavitalroleinstudentgrowth and development. It is designed to provide a wide varietyofleisure-timeexperiences,enablestudentstoorga-nize groups to explore mutual interests, increase opportunities for leadership and the development of administrative skills, andprovideapositiveandwholesomeinfluenceonstudentlife at the College.

STUDENT COUNCIL

TheStudentCounciliscomposedofelectedstudentrepre-sentatives. The Council is charged with the responsibility of providing student input on issues that have a direct relation-ship to student life at Five Towns College. It also serves as a means of improving communication within the College.

The planning and carrying out of social and recreational activitiesaretheresponsibilityoftheStudentCouncil.Suchactivitiesmaytaketheformofanon-campusevent,suchasamusicaltheatreproductionorjazzconcert,oranoff-campusactivity, such as a trip to Manhattan or a concert.

STUDENT CLUBS

From time to time, different organized activities are carried on in the form of clubs when varied groups of students evince an interest in business, photography, music, and other areas of personal involvement.

COLLEGE yEARBOOK

The College Yearbook, produced by interested students with the cooperation of faculty advisors, serves as a record in pictures and words of the graduating class as well as a vehicle for the literary, artistic, and photographic talents of allstudents.StudentsintheJournalismandCreativeWritingclasses generally contribute to this publication.

FLyER

The Flyer, a newsletter distributed to students and faculty members, keeps the College community abreast of campus activities, student responsibilities, administrative regulations, new courses, and other items of immediate interest.

UPBEAT CAFÉ

The Upbeat Café serves to enhance the educational environment and improve the quality of student life at the College.Itisaprofessionalon-campusperformanceareawhere students can gather and music majors can perform to increase and improve their music skills and related professional expertise.

The Café provides an attractive area for socialization where wholesome food and beverages are available at modest cost for faculty, staff, students and visitors.

The management of the Upbeat Café through its entertain-mentselectionandmodeofoperationreflectscommitmentto high standards, cultural variety, and maintains a clean, efficient,andattractiveenvironmentthatservestopromoteschool spirit and College recognition.

THE RECORD

The Record, the College newspaper, is issued periodically and features student-writtenarticlesaboutcampuseventsand activities.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

AstudenthandbookisdistributedtoallnewstudentatOri-entation. Studentsare required to familiarize themselveswith its contents.

CAMPUS SAFETy

Campus safety and security is an important concern on all college campuses today. In addition to applicable governmentallaws,studentsareboundbytheStudentCodeofConductassetforthintheFiveTownsCollegeStudentHandbook. The Public Safety Office is always open,and ischieflyresponsibleforcampussafetyandsecurity.Officersconduct regular footandvehiclepatrols,operateclosed-circuitsurveillancesystems,respondtoavarietyofcampus situations, conduct public awareness campaigns, and coordinate emergency services. These initiatives are designed to keep Five Towns College a safe place to learn. In accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus SafetyActof1990,theCollegecollectsinformationaboutcampus security and its zero-tolerance policy regardingdrug and alcohol abuse and weapons. This information isavailable to thepublic throughtheU.S.DepartmentofEducation’s web site: http://ope.ed.gov/security or from the PublicSafetyOfficeuponrequest.

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COLLEGE COMMITTEES

The participation of students in the work of selected College standing committees is welcomed. Invitations to join these committees are extended at the beginning of each semester. The committees meet four times each semester.

CREDIT CARD MARKETING POLICy

The advertising, marketing, or merchandising of credit cards to students on the campus of Five Towns College is strictly prohibited. Any individual visitor, licensee, or invitee found violating this policy shall be banned from the campus for a period of two years and any credit card issuer represented by said visitor, licensee, or invitee shall be banned from the campus for a period of one year. Any student, faculty, or other staff found violating this policy shall receive a warning and be prohibited from any and all future credit card marketing on the campus.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES

The use of electronic communication devices in classes without the express permission of classroom instructors is prohibited, except when permitted by College regulation such as to accommodate learning disabilities in furtherance of the American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA). Theuse of cellular telephones, pagers, text-messaging, andother communication devices during class or during the administration of any examination is strictly prohibited. Using such devices during an examination is deemed to bedishonorableconductinviolationoftheStudentCodeof Conduct, and may result in the voiding of test scores, a failing course grade, and further disciplinary action.

CULTURAL HOUR PERFORMANCES

These student performances in the College Theatre provide both entertainment and the opportunity for students to share the performing skills developed in musical ensembles and other classes at the College.

VISITING ARTIST CLINICS/CONCERTS

VisitingartistssuchasBillyJoel,PhilRamone,DonGrusin,BernardPurdie,CyrusChestnut,RandyBreckerandBenVereen have performed at special clinics and events for the benefitofthestudentbody.Thesmallintimateenvironmentof these events enhances the educational value of interaction with these artists.

MUSIC INDUSTRy CONFERENCE

Atthisevent,studentsgettheopportunitytospeakfirsthandwith broadcast executives and entertainment attorneys. Career decisionsareexplored,andstudentscanfindoutdirectlyfromthe experts about trends in the music industry.

DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM

All students are advised that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at the College. Conviction for violation of such prohibitions will result in dismissal from the College.

InaccordancewiththeregulationsoftheDrug-FreeWorkplaceActof1988,theCollegehasestablishedaDrugPreventionProgram. Videos, books, and pamphlets describing thedanger of drug abuse are available to all students as well as referral to appropriate agencies for drug counseling or rehabilitation.

DIX HILLS CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

DixHillsCenterforPerformingArtsatFiveTownsCollegeisa home for the arts on Long Island. Not only does the Center play an important role in the cultural education of Five Towns College students, but it also helps the College achieve its goal of enriching the lives of residents of the local community. Dix Hills Center sponsors numerous cultural events that are attended by both students and the general public.

During past seasons the PAC has hosted musical performances and ensembles of nearly every genre and description. Representative theatrical productions include The Secret Garden, Suessical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Into the Woods, Hamlet, The Crucible, and Little Shop of Horrors.SpecialeventsincludedmusicaltributestoJohnLennon,SteelyDan,Chicago,OscarPeterson,Charlie“Bird” Parker,andWesBecamp.Thecontinuingline-upofenter-tainment and campus activities includes magic, comedy, independent films and other performances specifically selected for their entertainment and educational value to the greater campus community.

HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND FESTIVAL

TheFiveTownsCollegeHighSchoolJazzBandFestivalisheld in the College Theatre. This event is both education-ally worthwhile and enjoyable for all of the high school jazz ensemblesthatparticipate.Pastexperiencehasshownthatstudentsenjoyandbenefitfromtheopportunitytoperformbefore an audience of other musicians. The adjudicators for the competition consist of distinguished professional musi-cians and music educators. There are no fees of any kind.

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Student ServicesACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER

LocatedinRoom107,theAcademicSupportCenterisopentoallFiveTownsCollegestudentsonadrop-inbasis.TheCenter provides tutoring, academic counseling, learning strategy seminars, and a variety of other services designed to help each student reach his or her academic potential. The CenteralsoadministerstheCollege’sHEOP,PASS,SCOPEandMOREprograms.

•HEOP (HigherEducationOpportunityProgram) isde-signed for academically and economically disadvantaged students.Ifselectedfortheprogram,HEOPparticipantsarerequiredtoattendapre-freshmanprogramduringthesummer preceding fall entry. Advising, counseling, tutor-ingandfinancialassistanceareprovidedforthesestudentsfor the duration of their degree programs if eligibility requirements are continuously met.

•PASS (Promoting Academic Success for Students) isdesigned to provide academic support to those students whomeettheacademicrequirementsforHEOPbutdonotqualifyforfinancialassistance.PASSparticipantshaveaccess to the same advising, counseling, and tutoring ser-vicesthatareessentialtothesuccessofHEOPstudents.

•SCOPE (Serving Opportunity Program Students Edu-cationally) is designed to address the unique challenges faced by international students while attending the College. Eligible foreign students receive advisement, counseling andtutoringservicestailoredtotheirspecificneeds,whichoften includes programs to strengthen English language skills and processing student visas and other governmental documents.

•MORE(Motivated,Organized,RealisticandEnthusiastic)is designed to provide support services and reasonable learning accommodations to students with documented learning disabilities.

TUTORIAL SERVICES

Oneoftheformsofacademicassistancegiventostudentswho require help in their courses is the tutoring service pro-vided by faculty members and peer tutors. A student can see his/herinstructorsduringofficehours.AstudentcanalsoreceiveassistanceintheAcademicSupportCenter.

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

Academic planning and advisement are an integral part of the ongoing educational process at the College and begin as soon as the student is accepted. Each student is assigned to a faculty member who serves as his her academic advisor. Conferences with their academic advisors provide opportunities for students to plan their programs and review their academic progress. Prior to each registration period academic advisors helpstudents to prepare their program for the following semester. Academic advisors may be consulted for individual needs at any time throughout the academic year during a regular scheduleofofficehours. Althoughacademicadvisementis provided, students are solely responsible for their course selections and for meeting degree requirements.

CAREER SERVICES AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER

TheCareerServicesandExperientialLearningCentermakesstudents aware of job opportunities and helps them acquire the necessary skills in searching for jobs, preparing resumes and cover letters, and doing well in interviews.

The selection of a career is one of the most crucial decisions a studentiscalledupontomake.TheCollege'scareereducationprogram, which includes testing, guidance, and reading materi-als, seeks to assist each student in making that decision.

TheCenteralsofacilitatestheinternship,co-operativeeducation,study abroard, and after experiential learning opportunities.

HEALTH SERVICES

Information and help for students with emotional problems and referrals for professional psychological services are made availablethroughtheCollegeCounselingOffice.Lecturesand literature are offered in such areas as sex, family, mar-riage, nutrition, and personal health.

The College does not provide on campus medical services, but does maintain a relationship with the Dolan Health Center off campus for students. In addition, the College does require that students purchase mandatory health insurance through the College, unless they present proof of health insurance through their own provider at the time of registration or re-registration.

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HOUSING

The Living/Learning Center is a complex of four residence halls. Each building has a variety of single and double rooms, internet access, cable TV, telephone, and other service. A minimummandatorymealplanisrequired.Studentsinter-estedinon-campuslivingmustfileaseparateapplication.

If granted, a housing license is valid for the current academic year/semester.Whileeveryeffortismadetoaccommodatethe housing needs of continuing students, the College does not warrant that a subsequent license will be issued beyond the current academic year/semester. In order to respond to thehighdemandforon-campushousing,studentswhohaveresidedoncampusforsix(6)semestersmayonlyremaininresidenceon-campusthereafterwiththepermissionoftheDean of Residential Life.

Studentswhoresideoncampusarerequiredtoattendclassesonafull-timebasis,andtocarryacoursescheduleofclassesthatmeetsfive(5)daysperweek,exceptwithpermissionofthe Dean of Residential Life.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

NewStudentOrientationisdesignedtofamiliarizestudentswith the College and with the social and recreational resources in the area.

Orientationincludesanintroductionofthegeneraleducationtechnological competency skills necessary to utilize various learning technologies, including knowledge of computer hardwareandsoftware,filemanagement,wordprocessing,spreadsheets, Internet, and email systems. It includes an overview of college policies and regulations, with emphasis onthedevelopmentofself-management,careerplanning,and decision making skills.

Orientation events include a special schedule of informalsmall group meetings where freshmen may share opinions and plans with other students and faculty members in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Students are encouraged toparticipate in varied campus activities so that they may become well-adjustedmembersoftheCollegecommunity.

PERSONAL COUNSELING

The individuality of each student is a basic concern of the College. Every effort is made to provide an environment in which each student can develop his or her particular capabilities andintereststothefullest.TheCollegeCounselingOfficeprovidespersonalcounselinginaconfidentialsettingtoassiststudents in making decisions related to personal and academic situations. Referral to outside professional agencies may be made in situations requiring more specialized counseling.

DISTANCE LEARNING/ONLINE COURSES

Five Towns College reserves the right to offer a portion of each degree program in an online course format. In such cases, the College expects that students registering for these courses will supply their own computer and access to the internet, as set forth in the Catalog section entitled “Computer Requirements.”TheCollegealsoreservestherighttolimitthe number of online courses that any student may pursue wholly online. In order to ensure the integrity of online courses, the College may require students enrolled in online courses to present themselves at the College for a variety of reasons, including course orientation, and midsemester andfinalexaminations.

OFFICIAL EMAIL NOTICES

All Five Towns College students are provided with an of-ficialemailaddresswhentheyinitiallyregisterforCollege.Students are expected to check their official email boxregularlyforofficialnoticesandotherimportantinformationfromtheCollege.StudentswillbedeemedtohavereceivednotificationsfromtheCollegethathavebeentransmittedtotheir email address.

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GRIEVANCE PROCEDUREA student who believes that he or she has been personally aggrieved or discriminated against by a staff or faculty membershouldfirst seek to resolve theproblem throughdiscussion with that individual. Failing a resolution of the matter, the student may then bring the matter in written form to the attention either of the chairperson of the pro-gram involved or the supervisor of the particular service or activity. A written response will be made within two weeks. Ifthestudentisdissatisfiedwiththedecision,he/shemaythenappealtotheVicePresident/Provostforredress.TheCollege'scompleteFERPAPolicyStatementisavailableintheRegistrar'sOffice.

INCOMPLETE GRADES (I)I is a grade recorded for a course in which a student has failed to complete certain work or has been absent from the finalexaminationbecauseofcircumstancesbeyondhis/hercontrol. The written approvals of the Chairperson and Dean are required before an I grade may be given. An incomplete which is not removed before the tenth week of the following semester becomes an F. Responsibility for removing an INC within this time limit rests with the student.

WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES OR COLLEGEStudentswhofinditnecessarytowithdrawfromcoursesorCollege are required to notify their academic advisors, secure theirapproval,andcompleteallnecessaryforms.Programchange feesmust be paid in theBursar'sOffice, and thecompletedformsmustbepresentedtotheRegistrar'sOfficebeforeastudentcanbeconsideredofficiallywithdrawnfromcourses or College.

Studentsmaywithdrawfromcourseswithoutpenaltyduringthefirsttenweeksofasemesterwithagradeof"W." A student whohasnotfiledanofficialWithdrawalFormandwhohasbeenexcessivelyabsentwillbeassignedagradeof"WU"(UnofficialWithdrawal),whichisequivalenttoan"F"grade.

Officialwithdrawalstatusisbasedonthedateofreceiptandapprovalof a completedWithdrawalorProgramChangeRequest form and not on the last date of attendance. Stu-dents who withdraw from the College will receive grades in accordance with the procedures detailed above.

STUDENT RECORDSFive Towns College complies with the provisions of the Family EducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974.Studentshavetheright to inspect and review certain of their educational records and to correct inaccurate or misleading data through hearings. Thestudent'srighttoprivacyisalsoprotectedbylimitingthetransferoftheserecordswithoutthestudent'sconsent.

Academic InformationTheCollegeseeks tomakeavailable thefinestqualityofinstruction. Studentsareexpectedtoachieveappropriatelevels of academic performance, to be familiar with pre-requisitesforadmissiontospecificcourses,andtobeawareof requirements for graduation and other regulations as announcedinofficialCollegepublications.

TheRegistrar'sOfficeisresponsiblefortheregistrationofstudentsand the maintenance of all academic records and credentials. Studentsshouldaddressallrequestsand/orpetitionsaboutmattersofacademicstandingtotheAcademicStandardsCommittee.

GRADING SySTEM

The following grading system is used for graduate courses: GRADEGRADE QUALITYOFACHIEVEMENT POINTS A Excellent .......................... 90-100 4.0 B Good ................................ 80-89 3.0 C Passing ............................. 70-79 2.0 F Failure .............................. 0-69 0.0 WU UnofficialWithdrawal ..... 0.0 I Incomplete ....................... — W OfficialWithdrawal ......... — AU Audit (Not For Credit) ..... — T Transfer Credit ................. — P In-ServiceCredit .............. __ F In-ServiceCredit .............. __

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (G.P.A.)

Grade point averages are computed by multiplying thepoint value of each grade by the credits designated for each course. This gives the grade point total. The sum of these totals divided by the number of credits attempted gives the G.P.A.forthesemester.

LEAVE OF ABSENCEStudentsapplyingforaleaveofabsencemustfileaLeaveofAbsenceformandseekapprovaloftheAcademicStan-dardsCommittee.Recipientsoffinancialaid,intheformof grants, scholarships, or loans, are reminded that a leave of absence does not in and of itself constitute a waiver of theCollege'sStandardsofSatisfactoryAcademicProgress.A waiver must be applied for separately in accordance with publishedCollegepolicy.Studentsapplyingforaleaveofabsence for a semester in progress are cautioned to consult withtheFinancialAidOfficebeforemakingapplication.

AUDITING COURSESA student may audit a course by obtaining written permission from the Division Chair and registering for the course after paying the per credit fee. Audited courses may not be taken later for credit.

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Rick McKay, Sheldon Harnick and Stewart Lane at a recent Convocation.

Michael Feinstein with the Jingle Belles at recent visit to the College.

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Tuition and FeesTuition and fees are payable prior to the start of the semes-ter. Checks and money orders should be made payable Five Towns College. The privileges of the College are not available to the student until completion of registration and the payment of all fees and tuition. College policy does not permit a student to register for a subsequent semester if the student is in arrears for a prior semester. The Trustees of the College reserve the right to make changes in fees, tuition, curriculum, and regulations and to charge for additional services whenever such action is deemed advisable.

APPLICATION FEE

A non-refundable fee of $50 is required at the time of application to process applications.

FULL-TIME TUITION

Mastersstudentstaking12ormorecreditsarefull-time.Full-TimeMastersTuitionpersemester .................$6,250

Doctoralstudentstaking9ormorecreditsarefull-time.Full-TimeDoctoralTuitionpersemester ................$6,885

PART-TIME TUITION

Studentstakinglessthan12creditsarepart-time.

Masters Tuition per credit .........................................$525Doctoral Tuition per credit .........................................$765

COLLEGE FEE PER SEMESTER

12 + Credits ....................................................... $1507-11Credits ....................................................... 1204-6Credits ....................................................... 601-3Credits ....................................................... 30

STUDENT ACTIVITy FEE PER SEMESTER

This$25feeisadministeredbytheStudentCouncilandisused for student activities.

TUITION DEPOSIT

Atuitiondepositof$500isrequiredwithintwoweeksafteracceptance in order to reserve a place in class.

SCHEDULE OF PAyMENTS

Fall tuitionbalancesaredueonorbeforeJuly1. SpringtuitionbalancesaredueonorbeforeJanuary3.

CREDIT CARDS

Mastercard, Discover Card, and Visa are accepted for payment of tuition and fees.

STUDENT ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE

All full-time students are required to have sickness andaccident insurance. Full time students are automatically enrolled in the StudentAccident and Sickness InsurancePlansponsoredbytheCollege.Studentscanwaiveenroll-ment in theCollege'splanbycompletingawaiver form,with a copy of a valid medical insurance ID card, before the start of the semester. A separate brochure is available inthebusinessoffice.

MONTHLy PAyMENT PLAN

Thisplan,availablethroughTuitionPay(SallieMaeBusinessOfficeSolutions)fora$55annualfee,enablesstudentstopaytuition and fees in ten monthly installments commencing June 15.TuitionPaycanbecontacteddirectlyat(800)635-0120or www.tuitionpay.com for additional information.

SPECIAL FEES

Application for Readmission ................................. $50Audio Recording Technology Lab ......................... 50/400Auditing a course, per credit .................................. 765Computer Lab, per course ...................................... 50Doctoral Advisement ............................................. 200ElectronicPortfolio ................................................ 85Film /Video Lab, per semester ............................... 100/400Graduation(payableatregistration) ...................... 50IdentificationCardreplacement ............................. 25IndependentStudy,percourseplustuition ............ 350KeyboardLab,persemester .................................. 10Late Registration .................................................... 50Major Instrument/Voice, per semester 45-minuteprivatelessonperweek ..................... 775Make-UpFinalExamination/Recital ..................... 40MIDI Lab, per semester ......................................... 75MusicStudio,perhour ........................................... 1Parkingforunregisteredcar,perday ..................... 10PrivateInstrument/Voice,persemester 30-minuteprivatelessonperweek ...................... 525ProgramChange(each) .......................................... 5Qualifying Examination (student teaching) ........... 40Returned Check service charge .............................. 35Transcript-HighSchool/College .......................... 10Transcript-AcademicRecord ............................... 10

LATE PAyMENT

Unpaid balances of student accounts are subject to interest chargesof12percentperannumfromthefirstdayofclassuntil payment is received.

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Michael Feinstein and Robert Sillerman at a recent Convocation.

Rick McKay, award-winning producer/director/writer/cinematographer of the hit film Broadway: The Golden Age, with the Jingle Belles, a College vocal quartet.

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Education FacultySUSAN BARR, Associate ProfessorB.A., Hunter CollegeM.S., Hofstra UniversityPh.D., Capella University

ProfessionalwithdualNewYorkStatecertificationinspecialeducationandlevelsK-6,andformerteacherintheU.S.VirginIslands, Dr. Barr has worked with multicultural populations atalllevelsofeducation.MemberofHEOPPO-LongIslandRegion, National Association for Developmental Education (NCADE), and Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD).

ANN SCHEREL HELLER, Associate ProfessorB.A., Queens College M.A., Hunter College P.D., Hofstra University

DistrictReadingDirector,UniondalePublicSchools.Recipi-entReadingAdministrator/SupervisorAwardNewYorkStateReadingAssociation,Syracuse,NewYork2000;ConventionSpeakerNewYorkStateReadingConferences1988,1991,1994,1995,1996,1998,2000;PresenterInternationalRead-ing Association Conference, 1992.

RICHARD KELLEy, Professor, EnglishLiberal Arts Division ChairB.A., St. Bonaventure University M.A., Ph.D., SUNY Stony Brook

2009winneroftheLorraineKleinmanAwardofExcellenceinCollegeTeaching.Overfortyyearsexperienceinthehighschool andcollegeclassroom. PresentedhisworkbeforethePopularCultureAssociationandTheNewYorkStateCouncilforSocialStudies.HisworkonThoreau,Parkman,Whitmanandother19th-centuryAmericanfigureshasbeenacknowledgedbyanumberofscholarsinthefieldofAmericanstudies,includingthewell-knowncriticAlfredKazin.

MARIANNE McCREERy, ProfessorDirector of Graduate Education StudiesB.A., Hunter College; M.A., City College Ph.D., Union Institute

SchoolPrincipal,Babylon,NewYork. Post-doctoralRe-searchScientist, StateUniversity ofNewYork at StonyBrook.NewYorkStateSchoolDistrictAdministrator.

PATRICIA SCHMIDT, ProfessorEducation Division ChairB.A., M.A., P.D., Queens CollegeM.S., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

Experiencedteacher-trainer,curriculumsupervisor,bilingualcoordinator New York City Board of Education. Member: Higher Education Task Force on Quality Inclusive Educa-tion;NYSATEYFT.

SAL SOMMA, Associate ProfessorDirector of Music Education B.A., M.S., CUNY Queens College

DistrictDirectorofMusic,Plainview-OldBethpageCentralSchoolDistrict;AssistantPrincipalforSupervision:MusicandDirectorofPerformingArts,EdwardR.MurrowHighSchool; PerformingArts ProgramCoordinator,Adlai E.Stevenson High School, Music Teacher, MichelangeloIntermediateSchool;SummerMusicProgramCoordinator,GlenCoveCitySchoolDistrict.

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Adjunct Education Faculty

KATHLEEN BANNON, Assistant ProfessorB.A., SUNY Old Westbury; M.S., P.D., Dowling College Ed.D., St. John's University

Assistant Superintendent Curriculum & Instruction,Copiague.

DOUGLAS BORSUK, Assistant ProfessorB.S., Rider College; M.S. Adelphi UniversityP.D., Long Island University: C.W. Post College

Brentwood and New York City public school teacher.

JEFF DAILEy, Associate ProfessorB.A., Wagner CollegeM.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., New York University

DirectorofFineandPerformingArts,DeerPark.Expandedschooldistricttheatreprogram;developedpartnershipswithseveraltheatrecompaniesandtheNYCStudentShakespeareFestival;beganThe Puppet Project, a program to increase readingandwritingproficiencyinelementaryschools.

JOSEPH DEL GIUDICE, Assistant ProfessorB.S., M.S., Long Island University: C.W. Post College

Mathematicsteacher,HalfHollowSchoolDistrict.CoachedAmericanComputerScienceLeagueteams.

ROSE HUTCHERSON, Assistant ProfessorB.S., M.A., SUNY BinghamtonM.S.Ed., SUNY AlbanyEd.D., Hofstra University

Directorof21stCenturyGrant,Amityville,UFSD.FormerAssociateDirectorLong IslandRegionalSchoolSupportCenteratEasternSuffolkBOCES.ConsultanttoNYSEDinOfficeofK-12Initiatives.

MADELINE NELSON, Assistant ProfessorB.S., North Adams State CollegeM.S.Ed., Hofstra University

Experiencedreadingteacher,WestIslipSchoolDistrict.EastIslipTeacherCenterin-serviceinstructor.

NINA PRASSO, Associate ProfessorB.A., M.S.Ed., Specialist Diploma, CUNY Queens CollegeEd.D., Teachers College Columbia University

DistrictCoordinator ofMusic and theArts,GardenCityUFSD.PiKappaLambdaNationalMusicHonorSociety,KappaDeltaPiNationalEducationalHonorSociety.

JULIA A. RAGONESE, Assistant ProfessorB.S., M.S. in Ed., Long Island UniversityP.D. Educational Leadership, Dowling CollegeEd.D., Walden University/University of Indiana

ExperiencedSpecialEducationteacher.A.B.A.certified.

STEVEN V. RAND, Assistant ProfessorB.S., SUNY Old WestburyM.S. in Ed., Five Towns College

Hockey, Basketball, Tennis Coach. Member: Huntington HistoricalSociety;GreaterLongIslandRunningClub.

JOHN SHORTER, Associate ProfessorB.A., State University College at Geneseo, NYM.A., New York University

FormerSecondarySchoolTheatreProgramCoordinatoratManhassetHighSchool.ContributortoanddeveloperoftheNewYorkStateLearningStandardsfortheArtsandContentAreaSpecialtyTestforTheatreCertification.Itemreviewer,developer,andscorerforASSETSTheatreArtsAssessment.FormerPresidentof,andcurrentBoardTrusteefor,theNewYorkStateTheatreEducationAssociation.PresidentoftheLong Island Theatre Education Association.

MARIANNA STEELE, Assistant ProfessorB.A., Transylvania UniversityM.A., Georgetown CollegeSAS/SDA College of New RochelleEd.D., St. John's University

Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Curriculum,Hempstead,UFSD;NewTeacherMentor;scienceteacher.Member:ASCD,NADCO,NABSE,LIASCD,SAANYSandPDK.

LINDA STOLLOW, Assistant ProfessorB.S., SUNY Old WestburyM.S., Long Island University: C.W. Post College

Scienceteacher-SyossetCentralSchoolDistrict.CoachforWesternLongIslandRegionalScienceOlympiad.

NyLES TEICHER, Assistant ProfessorDirector, Distance LearningB.A., Queens CollegeM.A., M.ED., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

Experienced public school educator, former faculty member at Columbia University, Distance Education developer since1993.

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Music FacultySCOTT BALLIN, Assistant Professor, MusicMus.B., M.M., Five Towns CollegeJazzpianistand theaccompanist for theGreatAmericanSongbook,MusicalDirectorfortheRat Pack Show at the Rainbow Room. Has appeared at jazz venues such as Bird-land, Iridium, and the Metronome.

STANLEy G. COHEN, Distinguished Professor, MusicPresident of the CollegeB.S., New York University; M.A., Queens CollegeEd.D., New York UniversityMusicDirectorandArrangerattheLakePlacidClub,theCrossman and Concord Hotels in NewYork State, andthe Plantation Supper Club in North Carolina; LincolnCenterPerformanceChairman;formerAssistantPrincipal,SupervisorofMusic;NewYorkSocietyofExperimentalStudyforEducation;AssistantDirectorofMusicLicense,New York City Board of Education.

ANGELO DIPIPPO, Professor Emeritus, MusicB.A., Holy Cross College; M.A., Long Island University: C.W. Post CollegeComposer,arrangerofmorethan75recordalbumsincludingLost Horizons and The Godfather. Recording artist with PeggyLee,BillyEckstein,MitchMiller,RudyValleeandConnieHaines.AppearedinthefilmsThe Godfather and Lovers and Other Strangers. Internationally prominent jazz accordion soloist with own trio at Newport Jazz Festival. MusicdirectorforRobertaPetersandRobertMerrill.

ERVIN DRAKE, Distinguished Visiting Professor, Music Composer-in-ResidenceB.S., City College of New YorkErvinDrake,ViceChairman,SongwritersHallofFame,hasbeenwritingpopularsongsforoverfiftyyears.HisI Believe wasrecordedbyBarbraStreisandandLeAnnRimes,andeventhoughFrankSinatramadeIt Was A Very Good Year a hit years ago, the song was more recently recorded by Ray Charles and WillyNelson. OtherpopularsongsincludeGood Morning Heartache, Tico Tico and Now That I Have Everything. He has alsocomposedandproducedover700primetimetelecasts,in-cluding the famous Timex Comedy Hour, which was hosted by talk show legend Johnny Carson. He has worked with leading artistsofthetime,includingPerryComo,EthelMerman,andAndyWilliams.ErvinDrake'spopularityandsuccessisatanalltimehighwithBarbraStreisand'srecordingofOne God, Tony Bennett'srecordingofGood Morning HeartachewithSherylCrowe,andRobbieWilliamsrecordingofIt was a Very Good Year — all of which have reached platinum status.

LEE EVANS, Professor Emeritus, MusicB.A., New York University; M.A., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

Conductor/Pianist for Engelbert Humperdinck and CarolChanning.MusicContractorforTomJones,CatStevens,GilbertO'Sullivan,andEmerson,Lake,andPalmer.SevenLPsonCapitol,Command, andMGMRecords. FormerMusic Director, Americana Hotel. Author of more than ninety piano books published by Hal Leonard.

STEPHEN GLEASON, Associate Professor, MusicMus.B., Mus.M., Five Towns College

Professional musician, vocalist and choral conductor.Extensive experience with a cappella vocal groups. Currently workinginNewYork'spremieretop40bandThe Touch as a singer/guitar player and as a session player for selected artists'recordingsatJellybeanandAristarecords.

WAyNE GRIMMER, Assistant Professor, MusicMus. B., Five Towns College

ConductoroftheLongIslandSoundMen'sChorus,memberoftheawardwinningbarbershopquartet'RoundMidnightandconductoroftheTwinShoresChorus.

Ervin Drake presenting the Honorary Doctor of Music Degree (Mus.D.) to Sheldon Harnick.

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DEAN KARAHALIS, Assistant Professor, MusicDirector of Instrumental MusicMus.B., Mannes College of MusicM.A., Queens College; P.D., Hofstra University

FounderofTheConcertPopsaswellastheconductorandmusic director. He has performed with the Radio City music HallOrchestra,NewYorkLyricOpera,GoldovskyOperaand is Musical Director/Founder of the New York Brass Choir.HeisanArtist-ClinicianfortheConn/SelmerMusicalInstrument Company and has performed extensively as a guestconductorandsoloistthroughouttheUnitedStates.Conducting highlights have included performances at the United States Figure SkatingChampionships,U.S.AirForceBand,Washington,D.C. and aNight at theOperawithMetropolitanOperastarRobertMerrill.

In1992,hewasappointedConductor-MusicalDirectorforThe Eglevesky Ballet and is currently musical consultant to the Moscow Festival Ballet, Ballet de Bordeaux and has extensive guest-conducting schedule. TheConcertPopshaveperformedconcertsthroughouttheeastcoastintheir"PopsUnder theStars"series. Somehighlightsareperformances with guest soloists, Marvin Hamlisch, The ManhattanRhythmKings,Broadway'sTommyTune,BettyBuckley,EnzoStuarti,JoelGray,andMetropolitanOperagreat Robert Merrill.

JOSEPH D. LA ROSA, Professor Emeritus, Music B.S., M.S., New York UniversityD.M.A., University of Arizona

Conductor of choral, orchestral and operatic music. FormerDirectorofPerformingandFineArts,MineolaPublicSchools.

JEFFREy LIPTON, Professor, MusicMusic Division Chair Director of the Choir, Vocal Jazz and Great American SongbookB.M., SUNY Potsdam; M.M., Bowling Green State University

ProfessionalChoralDirector,PerformancesatAveryFisherHallinLincolnCenterandSaintPeter'sCathedralinNewYorkCity.ChoirDirector,MineolaChoralSociety.StudiedconductingwithRobertSpano,MusicDirectoroftheAtlantaSymphony Orchestra. Active as a guest conductor andclinician in the New York Metropolitan Region.

JILL MILLER, Professor, MusicDirector of Graduate Music StudiesCoordinator of Piano LabB.M., M.M., Ithaca CollegeD.M.A., Temple University

Composer of two symphonies, various chamber works andpianomusic.CompositionstudieswithKarelHusa,Pulitzer Prize winning composer at Cornell University.Lecturer at Muhlenberg College and Temple University. SynthesizerperformeratTheatreThreeinPortJefferson.BoardmemberofthePennsylvaniaSinfoniaOrchestraandChairperson for Concert Competition.

Stewart Lane presenting the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree (L.H.D.) to Robert Sillerman.

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HOSUN MOON, Associate Professor, MusicCoordinator of Piano StudiesB.M., Yon-Sei University, KoreaM.M., Manhattan School of Music D.M.A., SUNY Stony Brook

Professionalharpsichordistandpianist.Performancesatthe 92ndStreetY,MerkinConcertHall,ColumbiaUniversityand LeFrak Concert Halls with the New York Bach Ensemble andSouthShorePhilharmonic.DirectorofMusicatCentralPresbyterianChurchinHuntington,NYandNorthCountryReformTempleinGlenCove,NY.

CHUCK MyMIT, Professor, MusicEditor of Five Towns College PressB.M., Berklee College of MusicM.A., New York University

Jazz/commercial pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor. Author, A Beginner's Approach to Jazz Improvisation, Club Date Pianist, Introduction to Small Band Arranging, and Contemporary Harmony 1, 2.Recipient,TischSchooloftheArtsawardforFilmScoring.ComposerandMusicalDirectorfortheOff-BroadwayproductionofNight Visions. Recording artist, The Romantic Piano.

JIM ODRICH, Professor, MusicB.S., Queens CollegeM.A., Ed. D.,Columbia University

PerformedwithUnitedStatesAirForceAirmenofNote.Composet,synthesistforvideoindustrialfilms,MarcBrownProductions,andAnnMargaret.Specialarrangerforschoolbandpublishers,KendorandCherryLaneMusic. PianosoloistandrecordingartistforMusicMinusOneRecords.

PETER M. ROGINE, Professor, MusicCoordinator of Guitar StudiesB.A., Queens CollegeM.A., Long Island University

Professional guitarist with extensive recording and TVexperience.PerformanceswithBobFlorence,CabCalloway,AlMartino,FourAces,FourLads,PattiPaige,andsuchBroadwayshowsas"They'rePlayingOurSong."Columnistfor Just Jazz Guitar magazine.

GERRy SAULTER, Associate Professor, MusicDirector of Private InstructionB.A., SUNY Stony BrookM.M., Five Towns College

Guitarinstructorandperformer.Classicalguitaristofthemulti-awardwinningfluteandguitarduo,Serenade.Per-formances at CarnegieHall and Merkin Concert Hall. Con-tributingauthorfor20thCenturyGuitarMagazine.MemberofChamberMusicAmericaandtheGuitarFoundationofAmerica.ConcertperformancesthroughoutPuertoRico,EuropeandtheUSA.

DEMETRIUS SPANEAS, Assistant Professor, MusicB.M., M.M., New England Conservatory of Music

Saxophonesoloist,composer,recordingartist. Hascom-missioned, recorded, and premiered works by John Cage, John Harbison, Donald Martino, Bernard Rands, and GuntherSchuller.HasperformedwiththeFunkBrothers,Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin. Founder and leader of WorldMusic Ensemble. Former Composer-in-ResidencewiththeBayAreaChamberSymphonyinCalifornia.

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yoko Ono at the dedication of the John Lennon Center for Music and Technology.

Robert F.X. Sillerman, Rick McKay, Sheldon Harnick, Stewart Lane and Michael Feinstein visiting the Entertainment Industry Gallery of Honor Museum at Five Towns College.

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Adjunct Music Faculty JUDITH R. ALSTADTER, Professor, MusicB.S., Juilliard School M.M.A., D.M.A., Yale University School of Music

Concert Pianist and recording artist with appearancesat Lincoln Center. Soloist with prominent symphonyorchestra and chamber groups. Studied in FrancewithJeanne-MarieDorre,inNewYorkwithRosinaLhevinne,Sascha Gorodnitzki, and Volya Cossack, and in NewHavenwithWardDavenny.HerAliceTullyHallseriesat Lincoln Center devoted to the complete piano works of Gabriel Fauré was widely acclaimed for her keyboard command, sensitivity and color, imagination and dramatic flair.NewYorkappearancesincluderecitalsatCarnegieRecital Hall in a series on Romantic Women Composers, which were praised for their uniqueness and sensitivity. Dr. Alstadter is a lecturer, coach, and clinician for music organizations, libraries, elder hostels, and community groupsandisaSteinwayPianoArtistwhoserecordingsinclude: The Poetic Piano, Spirituality and Music, Women Composers: Romantic to Ragtime and the Piano Music of Gabriel Fauré.

PAUL M. BARKAN, Assistant Professor, Music TechnologyB.A., SUNY Stony BrookM.M., Five Towns College

Professionalmusician,soundengineerandstudiodesigner;composer, arranger, conductor and producer of professional calibermusicinthestudioandformusicaltheater.Specialistin computer music notation and technology.

MELANIE BIRNBAUM, Assistant Professor, VoiceB.F.A., SUNY PurchaseM.M., Manhattan School of MusicD.M.A., SUNY Stonybrook

LyricSoprano.Activeperformerandteacher.PerformancesatCarnegieHallandthroughouttheUnitedStatesandEu-rope.WinneroftheYoungArtistsConcertAuditions,andNational association of teachers of singing competition. Festivals participated in include Tanglewood, and Aspen. SCEMEAmember.

GREG BOBULINSKI, Assistant Professor, MusicB.M., North Texas State University

Jazz trumpet; widely recognized virtuoso; recording andperforming experience with Clark Terry, Chris Woods,Carman McRae, and Johnny Hartman. Recipient of National Endowment For The Arts and American Music Center Fellowships.

BRyAN CARROTT, Assistant Professor, MusicB.A., William Paterson College

A native New Yorker, Mr. Carrott has toured and recorded throughout the U.S., Europe and Japan, with RalphPeterson,HenryThreadgill,ButchMorris,DaveDouglas,TheJazzPassengersandCharlieHunter.Heisatwo-timerecipientofNewYork'sMeetTheComposerAwardandhas been cited for several years in Down Beat Magazine's InternationalCritics'Poll. HehasalsobeenfeaturedonBET'sJazz Central,on thefilmsoundtrack,3 A.M. with BranfordMarsalis,andasamallet/multi-percussionistforDisney'sLion King on Broadway. As a clinician for Ross Mallet Instruments, Bryan has led performances at the International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE) and the PercussiveArtsSocietyConventions.HewasafeaturedsoloistwithCologne,Germany'sWDROrchestraconductedbyGuntherSchuller.

KENNETH E. COOK, Associate Professor, MusicB.M., SUNY PotsdamM.M., University of Michigan Ph.D., Michigan State University

Saxophonesoloist,chambermusicianandprivateinstrumentalmusicteacher.Professionalaffiliationsinclude,butarenotlimited to, the Music Educators National Conference, North AmericanSaxophoneAllianceandParliamentarianfor thePhiMuAlphaSinfoniaMusicFraternity.ResearchAssistant,EntrepreneurialEducationResourceCenter,SUNYCollegeofTechnologyatUtica/Rome,certifiedadjudicatorforNewYorkStateSchoolMusicAssociation(NYSSMA)solofestivals.

AZANDE CUMMINGS, Assistant Professor, MusicCoordinator of Percussion StudiesB.A., SUNY Old WestburyM.M., Five Towns College

Percussionistwith theDuke Ellington Jazz Ensemble, American and Harlem Dance Theatres. Extensive musical theatre experience playing shows such as West Side Story, Cabaret, Kiss Me Kate, Ain't Misbehavin, Sound of Music, Oklahoma, Oliver, The Wiz, Gigi, Annie, Zorba, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Dream Girls, Music Man, Funny Girl, Chicago, Mame, Carousel, Sophisticated Lady, Show-boat, Hello Dolly, and Porgy & Bess.

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JEFF DAILEy, Professor, MusicB.A., Wagner CollegeM.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., New York University

District-wide Director of Fine and PerformingArts,Deer Park,NewYork. Formermusic director for St.John'sUniversitytheatreprogramandbanddirectorforWhite PlainsHigh School. Musicological consultantfor orchestras and opera companies including the Czech Philharmonic, Hong Kong andMississippi Operas,Ambassadors of OperaWorldwide and the BostonAcademyofMusic.Professionalbassoonist.

DAVID DOIG, Associate Professor, Music, BusinessB.A., M.S., M.M., D.M.A., SUNY Stony Brook

Professionalguitaristandrecordingartist.Concerttourswith performances at U.C.L.A., Universities of Arizona andSantaBarbara,UniversityofColoradoatBoulder,Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall and Lincoln Center. Numer-ous publications such as Popular Guitar Classics and Solo Music for Acoustic Guitar.

KENNETH FRIESE, Associate Professor, MusicB.S., SUNY PotsdamM.M., Boston University

Choral director, clinician, organist, accompanist and vocal coach, currentlyatPlainviewOldBethpage/JohnF.KennedyHighSchool.Organist/directorofmusicatOldFirstPresbyterianChurchandTempleBeth-ElbothinHuntington.

PETER HANSEN, Assistant Professor, Music and Music TechnologyB.A., Queens College; M.S., Hofstra University

Music educator, Soundtree/Korg MIDI-Lab expert, profes-sional affiliations include MENC, NYSSMA, NCMEA,IAEKM,GMSandNCMEA.

ROBERT HINZ, Assistant Professor, MusicB.A., SUNY Stony BrookM.M., University of Rochester: Eastman School of MusicPh.D., New York University

Professonal jazz pianist and adjudicator at NYSSMA.Composer, author, solo piano recitalist, and music educator. Author of books and articles on Bud Powell, GeorgeShearing, and Bill Evans. Featured pianist on MarionMcPartland'sPiano JazzNationalPublicRadiobroadcast.Articles published in Clavier, Creative Keyboard, Jazz Educators Journal, Teaching Music, and the Music Educators Journal.

STEPHEN PAGANO, Associate Professor, VoiceA.A.S., Nassau County Community CollegeB.A., CUNY Queens CollegeM.A., Long Island University

Former director of the vocal program and musical theatre productions atFreeportHighSchool. Hehas conductedvocalgroupsandperformedatCarnegieHall,SheaStadium,St. Patrick'sCathedral,Ellis Island,West Point, and theDisneyWorldChoralFestivalinOrlando,Florida.

MATTHEW PIERCE, Assistant Professor, MusicB.M., M.M., The Johns Hopkins University: Peabody Conservatory of MusicGeminiYouthOrchestraMusicDirector,MetropolitanYouthOrchestraAssistantConductor/StringSpecialist.Priorteach-ingexperienceincludesTheJulliardSchoolandPeabodyConservatory of Music. Mary Tiller Award for Excellence (PeabodyConservatory). PerformersCertificate (MannesCollege of Music), Conductors Institute (Bard College of Music).Violinperformancecredits include Jewel,SherylCrow,SuzanneVega,andPhilipGlass.

NINA PRASSO, Associate Professor, Music EducationB.A., M.S.Ed.,CUNY Queens College Specialist Diploma, CUNY Queens CollegeEd.D., Teachers College Columbia UniversityDistrictCoordinator ofMusic and theArts,GardenCityUFSD.PiKappaLambdaNationalMusicHonorSociety,KappaDeltaPiNationalEducationalHonorSociety.

ARTHUR ROMEO, Assistant Professor, MusicB.S., Hofstra UniversityM.S., Long Island University: C.W. Post CollegeMusic Educator and jazz/commercial pianist with appearances intheNewYorkCityMetropolitanarea.Performancesinthe Broadway productions of Irma La Douce, Fiddler on the Roof, Zorba, Carnival, and Cabaret.

BERNARD ROSE, Associate Professor, MusicMus.B, Manhattan School of MusicMus.M., Ph.D., University of North TexasPost-Doctoral Study, Eastman School of Music Featuredsoloistonsaxophoneandclarinet.MemberofU.S.ArmyFieldBand,andtheSpokaneandWinnipegSymphonyOrchestras.PerformanceswithMelTorme,LouisBellson,EdShaughnessy,PearlBailey,SteveLawrenceandEdieGorme,LouiseMandrell,MiltHinton,BobCrosby,ShirleyJones,LeslieUggams,BobHope,GeorgeBurns,CarolChanning,DebbieReynoldsandArturoSandoval. Reviewer for theCouncil for Research in Music Education (CRME) at the UniversityofIllinoisatUrbana-Champaign.

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JON TRASK, Assistant Professor, Music EducationB.A., Alfred UniversityMus.B., Mus.M., Five Towns CollegeCertifiedInstructorfortheTechnologyInstituteforMusicEducation(TI:ME)-Computer Assisted Instruction, Music Notation, Sequencing, Multi-Media, and Administration.

MAURy yESTON, Distinguished Visiting Professor, MusicB.A., M.A., Clare College, CambridgeB.A.,Yale UniversityM.A., Yale UniversityPh.D., Yale University

Composer/Lyricist–Concert: An American Cantata: 2000 Voices; for Orchestra, Double Mixed Choir, Boys Choir and Gospel Chorus (KennedyCenterCommission,NationalSymphony,L.SlatkinConductor).December Songs – A Song Cycle (Carnegie Hall Centennial Commission). Concerto For Cello and Orchestra (YoYoMaSoloist,GilbertLevineConductor);Broadway: Nine 2003 Broadway Revival (Tony Award,BestRevivalofaMusical,GrammyNomination),Titanic (TonyAward:BestScore,BestMusical,GrammyNomination). Nine(TonyAward:BestScore,BestMusical;TwoDramaDeskAwards –Music andLyrics;GrammyNomination,OlivierAwardNomination).Grand Hotel with Wright&Forrest(TonyandDramaDeskNominations).

Major Instrument/Voice FacultyPrivateInstructionisprovidedbythemusicfacultylistedbelow and in the preceding pages.

STEVE BRIODy, GuitarMus. B.,SUNY PotsdamM.M., Five Towns College

Professionalguitarist/composer.Guitar Lesson columnist for Guitar Player Magazine in 2009. Performances andrecordingswithJeffLorber,EricMarienthal,GregAdams,MarioCruz,DonGrusin,DaveValentin,CarlFischer,BuckyPizzarelli,FunkFilharmonik,KevinCovais,RandyBrecker,BernardPurdie,BillHeller,PaulaAtherton,andSeanGrace.Stylesrangefromjazztolatin,funk,pop,andtop40.

CHASEy DEAN, WoodwindsB.S., Hofstra UniversityM.A., Long Island University: C.W. Post College

Woodwindsoloistandstudiorecordingartist.MemberoftheCharlieBarnet,ElliotLawrenceandPeteRugulobandswithPeggyLeeandBillyEckstine. Performedwith theXavierCugatorchestraandAbbeLane.FouryearswiththeCopacabana show band and Broadway theatre orchestras for productions such as Fiddler On The Roof with Carol Burnett. Featured soloist at the Birdland Jazz Club in Manhattan.

PETER DeSALVO, PercussionB.M., SUNY PotsdamM.S., Long Island University: C.W. Post College

ProfessionalcreditsincludeperformanceswithAaronCop-land,ClarkTerry,MiltHinton,MarionMcPartland,PeteprEldridge, Darmon Meader, Hilary Cole, Ann Hampton Cal-laway,GerryNiewood,andRayAnderson.

JOHN DEWITT, BassCoordinator of Bass StudiesM.M.E., Cornell UniversityDiploma, Mannes College of Music; M.A., Queens College

PerformanceswiththeSoundSymphony,NassauSymphony,TheNewOrchestraofLongIsland,ISolistidaCamera,andLyraChamberPlayers.NewMusicwithLothlorien,withperformancesonNationalPublicRadio.Pitorchestras,RadioCity and Broadway shows. Extensive jazz and popular music performance experience. Concert and festival performances with David Amram. Author, Rhythmic Figures for Bassists, Volumes I and II, Everyone Plays the Classics, and Scale Studies for the Jazz Bassist.

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PENELOPE GROVER, VoiceB.M., Boston University School for the Arts

LyricalSoprano.Co-Founder andperformer of “A smallcompany inAmerica” theatre in residence atNewYorkInstitute at SUNYOldWestbury.Thirty years of privateinstruction experience.

ARNIE GRUBER, VoiceB.S., CUNY Queens College

Professionalpianistandvocalist.SwingBandLeaderwithmore than ten years' experiencewithHankLaneMusic.Regional appearances include The Rainbow Room and theDixHillsPerformingArtsCenter.Additionalgraduate studies at Queens and New York University.

HEIDI HEPLER-RAMO, VoiceA.A., Schoolcraft College

FeaturedperformerattheFestivalJazzdiRoma(1990-94).Representative collaborations and festivals include Archie Schepp,OrnetteColeman,TheManhattanTransfer,DizzyGillespie,MilesDavis,PatMethany,JamesMoody,JohnFaddis,TowerofPowerandothers.Representativeperfor-mancesincludeBirdLand,IridiumJazzClub,WeillRecitalHallatCarnegieHall,andtheVillageGateJazzClub.

JOHN KELLy, GuitarMus.B., Five Towns College

Professionalguitarandmandolinperformerandrecipientofthe Tony Mottola Award.

LILLIAN LaBARBARA, VoiceB.M., Manhattanville CollegeM.S., Long Island University: C.W. Post College

Professionalpianist,choraldirector,accompanistandvocalcoach.FormerdirectorofchorusatNorthportHighSchool,Northport,NY. Directorof choir atOurLadyQueenofMartyrs Church, Centerport, NY.

MICHELLE LAPORTE, FluteCoordinator of Woodwind StudiesB.A., SUNY at Stony BrookM.A., Long Island University: C.W. Post College

Fluteeducatorandperformer. Flutistof themulti-awardwinning and guitar duo, Serenade and Miyazawa Performing Artist. Concerts performances at Carnegie Hall and Merkin Concert Hall. Member of the National Flute Association, New York Flute Club, Chamber Music America, and Long IslandFluteClub.ConcertperformancesinPuertoRico,EuropeandtheUSA.

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AUDRA MORICCA, VoiceCordinator of Vocal StudiesB.M., Mannes College of Music; M.A., Queens College

ExtensivepostgraduateworkwithStevenCrawford,RichardCrittenden,JoannaLevy,LeoLozito,GaryNorden,DanielRagone,andElisabethVrenios.Audra'srolesincludeLeonorain both Il Trovatore and La Forza del Destino, Amelia in Un Ballo in Maschera, and the title roles in Tosca and Ariadne auf Naxos.RecentappearancesincludeJamesMarvel'sMarriage of FigarowithNorthArkansasSymphonyOrchestra.

STEPHEN PAGANO, Associate Professor, VoiceA.A.S., Nassau County Community CollegeB.A., CUNY Queens CollegeM.A., Long Island University

Former director of the vocal program and musical theatre productions at Freeport High School. He has conducted vocal groups and performed at Carnegie Hall, SheaStadium,St.Patrick'sCathedral,EllisIsland,theUnitedStatesMilitaryAcademyatWestPoint,andtheDisneyWorldChoralFestivalinOrlando,Florida.

TONy ROMANO, GuitarMus.B., Five Towns College

VersatileJazz,Latin,andPopguitarist.ProfessionalcreditsincludeRandyBrecker,JoelFrahm,StanleyJordan,Anto-nioHart,BritWoodman,JoeBataan,Candido,YomoToro,DebbieGibson,AlexGemignani,andtheBroadwaymusicalIt Ain't Nothin' But The Blues. Musical Director for vocalist MaryFosterConklin.ScoreEditorforNortheastOhioJazzSocietypresentations.

HOLLy SICKINGER, VoiceMus.B., Five Towns CollegeSpoleto(Italy)VocalArtsSymposium.Representativeoper-atic credits include Princess Ida and HMS Pinaofre(Gilbert&SullivanLightOperaCompanyofL.I.),Iolanthe and The Old Maid and the Thief(ASmallCompanyInAmerica).

WILL SPRAGUE, TromboneMus.B., SUNY FredoniaM.M., SUNY Stony Brook

Certifiedmusiceducatorwithmorethan30years'experi-encewiththeSayvilleUFSD.Member:SCEMEA,NYS-SMA, andKappaDelta PiHonor Society. Recipient ofSUNYFredoniaPresident'sScholarAwardandPerformer's CertificateforExcellenceinAppliedMusic.

Joseph Zawinaul of Weather Report fame speaking with Dr. Judith Alstadter during a recent graduation ceremony.

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Legendary Music Producer Phil Ramone, College President Stanley Cohen, Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Ervin Drake and Mrs. Edith Drake

at a recent SongwritersHallofFameDinner.

FRANK VERBSKy, Cello, ViolinB.A, Queens College; M.A., Hofstra University

Concert artist and educator. Recent concerts with Five TownsCollegeChamber Society, Island Senior StringOrchestra, andQueensFestivalOrchestra. MembershipincludesLocal802musicians' union,NYSSMA,LISTA,AmericanSymphonyOrchestraLeague,andtheConduc-tor’sGuildofAmerica.

MARK VERDINO, Electric and Acoustic String BassB.M., SUNY Potsdam M.M., Manhattan School of Music

Award winner at the 1999 Notre Dame Jazz Festival, perfor-mancesattheGatewayPlayhouseinBellportandTheatreThreeinPortJefferson. StudiedwithHarvieSwartzandDave Liebman.

DEANA VERONE, VoiceB.A., Molloy CollegeM.A., Long Island University: C.W. Post College

Professional credits includevocal performanceswith theConcert Pops ofLong Island and theBocaPops (BocaRaton,FLorida).NYSSMAAdjudicator.NewYorkStateProfessionalMusic EducationCertification for gradesK-12.YamahaMIDI(MusicalInstrumentDigitalInterface) KeyboardClinician.

VALERIE SULZINSKI, WoodwindsB.F.A., SUNY Purchase

Professional credits includeAtlanticWind Symphony,theGardenCityCathedralOrchestra,LongIslandGilbert& Sullivan LightOperaTheatreCompany,ManhattanChamberOrchestra,NassauSymphonyOrchestra,QueensPhilharmonia,andSt.MartinsSymphonyOrchestra.

CHRISTOPHER TIBALDI, PercussionB.A., Hofstra University

Additional studies at Five Towns College and Berklee College ofMusic. Endorser forGMSDrumCompany,RhythmTechPercussion, andHQPercussion.EndorserandClinician forSabianCymbalsandVicFirth.SessionExperience forDeepWave,Killingsworth, Sabella, andCoveCityStudios.

BILL TROIANO, TubaB.M., SUNY Ferdonia; M.M., University of Rochester

Professional credits include performances at CarnegieHallandattheMozartFestival(VT)withHarveyPhillips.FormermemberoftheGuyLombardoOrchestra.MemberoftheAtlanticWindSymphony,theOldBethpageVillageRestoration Brass Band, and the Long Island Tuba Quartet. MemberoftheSuffolkCountyMusicEducatorsAssociation(SCMEA)ExecutiveBoard.

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PRIVATE INSTRUCTION FACULTy

Professor Ken Friese with students at a recent choral event.

BRASSGregBobulinski,Trumpet*WillSprague,TromboneBill Troiano, TubaPERCUSSIONBryan Carrott*Azande CummingsPeterDeSalvoChristopher TibaldiWOODWINDKennethCook,Saxophone,OboeChaseyDean,Saxophone,ClarinetMichelleLaPorte,Flute*DemetriusSpaneas,SaxophoneValerieSulzinski,Clarinet,OboeBASSJohnDeWitt*Mark Verdino

VOCALMelanieBirnbaum,SopranoKitaDeSesa,SopranoKennethFriese,BaritoneWayneGrimmer,TenorPenelopeGrover,SopranoArnieGruber,BaritoneLaTanyaHall,Mezzo-sopranoHeidiHepler-Ramo,SopranoKellyHorsted,TenorLillianLaBarbara.SopranoJeffrey Lipton, Baritone AudraMoricca,Soprano*StephenPagano,TenorHollySickinger,SopranoDeanaVerone,SopranoLynnenYakes,Mezzo-soprano

* Coordinator

STRINGMatthewPierce,Violin*Frank Verbsky, Cello, ViolinPIANOScottBallinRobert Hinz Jill Miller Chuck Mymit Hosun Moon*Arthur RomeoYuki Yamaguchi GUITAR SteveBriodyDavid DoigStevenGleasonJohnKellyPeterRogine*Tony Romano GerrySaulter**** Director

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Matriculated Special Student Please indicate your Instrument/Voice An interview and audition are required of all D.M.A. applicants.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Please list all colleges or universities attended since the completion of high school.

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Forward official transcripts of all previous college work, both undergraduate and graduate, to the Graduate Admissions Office. A final transcript from a four-year college or university showing that a baccalaureate degree has been awarded must be received together with one letter of recommendation before the applicant can be accepted as a candidate for a masters degree. An appropriate masters degree is required for admission to doctoral study. Additional Information forms will be mailed to applicants for doctoral study after receipt of official transcripts.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Please provide a personal statement regarding your goals, values or accomplishments. Briefly describe any distinctions or honors you have achieved. You may also submit an audition video and/or audio tape, which reflects your talents and abilities (tapes will not be returned). If you need more space, you may attach additional pages.

I certify that all information provided is accurate and complete. If I attend Five Towns College, I authorize the College to release information about my college work to any former school that I have attended, if requested. I further understand that Five TownsCollege reserves the right to amend or rescind any offer of admission, if I have withheld or falsified any information.

I also certify that I have read the College Catalog and agree to abide by the regulations contained therein, including payment of all fees, tuition, and other charges as they become due. The required non-refundable application fee is enclosed.

Signature of Applicant Date

The College complies fully with the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, nationality, religion, physical handicap, or marital status in its education programs or activities. Any grievance relating to this policy may be presented to the College's Affirmative Action Officer.

Five Towns College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and the New York State Board of Regents. Education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

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Academic Calendar 2010-2011FALL SEMESTER 2010

MARCH15–APRIL9Monday-Friday RegistrationAPRIL12-JULY30Monday-Friday Late RegistrationAUGUST23Monday Residence Halls Open – New StudentsAUGUST24,25Tuesday,Wednesday Orientation – New StudentsAUGUST25Wednesday Residence Halls Open – Continuing StudentsAUGUST26Thursday Classes BeginSEPTEMBER3Friday Last Day for Program Changes and Application for December GraduationSEPTEMBER6Monday Labor Day – No ClassesSEPTEMBER9Thursday Rosh Hashanah – No ClassesSEPTEMBER18Saturday Yom Kippur – No ClassesOCTOBER11Monday Columbus Day – Classes in SessionNOVEMBER2Tuesday Election Day – Classes in SessionNOVEMBER5Friday Last Day to Remove “Incomplete” GradesNOVEMBER11Thursday Veterans’ Day – No ClassesNOVEMBER23Tuesday Residence Halls CloseNOVEMBER24-28Wednesday-Sunday Thanksgiving Recess – No ClassesNOVEMBER28Sunday Residence Halls ReopenDECEMBER15Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with Grade of “W”DECEMBER16-21Thursday-Tuesday Final ExaminationsDECEMBER22Wednesday Residence Halls Close

JANUARy INTERSESSION 2011

JANUARY3-23Monday-SundayJANUARY 17 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No Classes

SPRING SEMESTER 2011

NOVEMBER1–30Monday-Tuesday RegistrationDECEMBER1–JANUARY7Wednesday-Friday Late RegistrationJANUARY24Monday Residence Halls Open – All Students New Student Orientation – 9:00 a.m.JANUARY25Tuesday Classes BeginJANUARY31Monday Last Day for Program Changes and Application for May GraduationFEBRUARY 21 Monday Presidents Day – No ClassesMARCH 22 Tuesday Faculty Development Days – No Classes Long Island Media Arts ShowMARCH25Friday Residence Halls CloseMARCH26-APRIL3Saturday-Sunday Spring Recess – No ClassesAPRIL3Sunday Residence Halls ReopenAPRIL8Friday Last Day to Remove “Incomplete” GradesMAY11Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with a Grade of “W”MAY12–17Thursday-Tuesday Final ExaminationsMAY18Wednesday Graduation Rehearsal 10 AM Spring Picnic 12 Noon Residence Halls Close – Except GraduatesMAY21Saturday 37th Annual Commencement Exercises, 9:30 AM Residence Halls Close – GraduatesMAY30Monday Memorial Day – No ClassesJULY4Monday Independence Day Observed

SUMMER SESSIONS 2011Undergraduate:Session1U1MAY24-JUNE10Tuesday-FridaySession2U2JUNE14-JULY1Tuesday-FridaySession3U3JULY5-22Tuesday-FridayGraduate:Session1G1JULY5-22Tuesday-FridaySession2G2JULY26-AUGUST12Tuesday-Friday

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LOCATION OF THE COLLEGE

TheCollegeislocatedinDixHills,LongIsland,ontheNorthServiceRoadoftheLongIslandExpressway(Route495)betweenExits50BagatelleRoadand51DeerParkAvenue.

DIRECTIONS TO THE COLLEGE

AUTOMOBILE

From the EastLongIslandExpressway(Rte.495)toExit51DeerParkAvenue(Rte.231).ContinuewestontheNorthServiceRoadfor1.5milestoBurr'sLane.TurnrightandproceedtoCollegeentranceonright.

From the WestLongIslandExpressway(Rt.495)toExit50BagatelleRoad.TurnleftontoBagatelleRoadandrightatHalfHollowRoad.ProceedtoCollegeentranceonright.

PUBLICTRANSPORTATION

LongIslandRailroadtotheBabylonStation.SuffolkCountyBusS-23fromtheBabylonStationorWaltWhitmanMallonRoute110totheCollege.ThefollowingbusesconnectwiththeS-23Bus:

WaltWhitmanMall BabylonL.I.R.R. S-1,S-54,N79,H-4,H-9 S-20,25,27,29,40,42,N19,N72

Forpublicbusinformation,calltheSuffolkCountyTransitInformationServiceat(631)852-5200.ForNassauCountybusinformation,calltheMetropolitanSuburbanBusAuthorityat(516)766-6722.

five towns college 2010 - 2011 graduate catalog

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higher education accreditation

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academic goals

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