Performing Arts (Music and Theatre)

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Music

Dr. Michael Scheuerman, Coordinator of Music
Dr. Andrew Anderson; Dr. Jeremy Blackwood; Dr. Catalin Dima; Dr. Sheerin Hosseini; Dr. Abby Musgrove; Dr. Robin Sweeden; Dr. James Vilseck; Ms. Sarah Wilkinson; Dr. Stella Yoon; Dr. Heesun Yun

The Division of Music at Southeastern offers an opportunity for the study, development, and refinement of musicianship to prepare students for careers in music. Students are guided to foster self-fulfillment and self-determination to enable them to attain their highest potential and expand their creative scope. The faculty encourage intellectual curiosity and an attitude toward life as an unending learning experience leading to futures as effective self-teachers with high musical and humanitarian standards.

Emphasis in the Division of Music is on quality instruction and superior student performance where students work closely with faculty to achieve personal goals. Comprehensive course offerings serve the needs and interests of students majoring in music degree programs, and enrichment opportunities are available for all university students. Courses in music support general education and liberal arts study for non-majors, as well as encourage respect for cultural diversity and aesthetic values.

Degree Programs

The Division of Music offers several degree plans:

  • Bachelor of Music Education — provides training for teacher certification and a career in public music education, or continued development in graduate studies. Specialization areas include instrumental music education Pre-K–12, and vocal music education Pre-K–12.
  • Bachelor of Music — affords an opportunity for the study, development, and refinement of a high level of musical performance to prepare the student for a career in performance or continued growth in graduate programs. Specialization areas include instrumental music and vocal music.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music — offers students an opportunity to expand their musical development through coursework, ensemble participation, and applied studies, with a concentration in liberal arts studies. This degree can be combined with any guided degree minor program to prepare students for graduate study or a variety of careers.
  • Master of Music Education — provides teachers the opportunity to develop advanced skills in musicianship, pedagogical techniques, curriculum design, assessment, and research in an intensive, balanced, and relevant course of study.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. In all music degree programs, faculty act as mentors to students ensuring personal attention in curricular and career development. Membership in all music ensembles and possible scholarship opportunities is open to qualified students throughout the University through an audition process.

Audition Requirements

All prospective students wishing to declare a major in music at Southeastern must successfully complete and pass an audition. The audition includes the performance of a prepared piece or pieces representative of the student’s current musical and technical skills, with attention to musicianship, tone quality, rhythm, intonation, technique, and range; scales (and/or rudiments for percussionists); sight reading; basic ear training; and an interview with the music faculty. This audition is held in conjunction with Music Scholarship Auditions. Auditioning does not guarantee admission to the program. Notification of scholarship award offers typically occurs within two weeks of the audition. Specific audition guidelines may be found at se.edu/music/.

Ensemble Requirements

All music majors must enroll in at least one major ensemble per semester until degree requirements are met. Vocal major ensembles include Southeastern Chorale and Choral Union (placement by audition only). Instrumental major ensembles include Spirit of Southeastern Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, and Concert Band (placement by audition).

Candidates for the Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in Applied Music will present full recitals during both junior and senior years of study and must enroll in MUS 4241 each time. Bachelor of Music Education candidates must enroll in MUS 4220 in the semester in which the Senior Recital/Senior Project is presented.

Undergraduate degree candidates in the Division of Music must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all music courses.

Theatre

Riley Risso Coker, MFA, Chair
Aaron Adair, Ph.D.; Kathleen Hardgrove, MFA; Ruby Quinn, MFA; Darrin Wade, MFA; Natalie Weaver, MEd.

The mission of the theatre program is to provide students with important facets of our cultural heritage through recreating historical as well as contemporary drama and musical theatre productions. This study also qualifies students for entry into professional companies and graduate programs at other institutions. The theatre program improves the cultural, artistic, extracurricular, and academic environment of Southeastern Oklahoma through exposure to live presentations of quality dramatic literature.

Degree Programs

  • Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Studies of Performance — offers training in various acting methods, styles, and historical periods to provide students with an overall understanding of the craft of acting. It also provides training in dance, vocal performance, and directing. Graduates are prepared for professional opportunities including touring companies, theme parks, cruise ships, and regional theatres. A vigorous production season provides ample on-stage experience.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Arts Administration — provides students an understanding of the principles of arts administration and careers in that field. This option covers organization structure, planning, programming (artistic, education, and community), audience development, grant writing, and the overall environment of arts administration in nonprofit organizations such as theatres, music organizations, art galleries, dance companies, and museums.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Technical Theatre Design — focuses students’ study on the “behind the scenes” aspect of theatre. Students learn through coursework and practical application the methods used to create visual and auditory imagery on stage.