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Music-Academic Courses

MUSC 201	Music Appreciation	F;S	3 SH
Elements of music necessary for the enjoyment and understanding of music; music vocabulary and the ability to become an intelligent listener. Designed for the general student.
MUSC 203	Foundations of Music I	F	4 SH
Students learn theoretical elements of music including notation, harmony, intervals, key signatures, and rhythm, and meter. Students learn to recognize, write, and audiate these elements of music. Students utilize their voice and the keyboard in achieving these outcomes. (Qualified students may place out of this course by examination.)
MUSC 204	Musicianship I	F	1 SH
Recognition and sight-singing, and dictation of melodic and harmonic intervals using diatonic tones within the octave and stressing accurate tuning of these intervals. Sightsinging melodies based on primary triads. Rhythmic study including simple division of the beat in simple meters. Introduction of major, minor, augmented and diminished triads in root position.
MUSC 205	Foundations of Music II	F,S	4 SH
Students learn theoretical elements of music including notation, harmony, intervals, key signatures, and rhythm, and meter. Students learn to recognize, write, and audiate these elements of music. Students utilize their voice and the keyboard in achieving these outcomes. (Qualified students may place out of this course by examination.)
MUSC 207	Class Piano I	F	1 SH
Development of functional keyboard skills including technique, improvisation, harmonization, transposition, accompanying and knowledge of appropriate literature. Class piano may be used to meet the requirements of Secondary Applied Music. Prerequisite: Declared major in Music and/or permission of the instructor.
MUSC 208	Class Piano II	S	1 SH
Continuation of Class Piano I.
MUSC 209	Music Theory I	F	2 SH
A course designed to acquaint the student with the theoretical elements of music beginning with the basics of notation, harmony, rhythm and key signatures. Introduction to four-part writing.
MUSC 210	Music Theory II	S	2 SH
Continuation of Music Theory I. Seventh chords, modulation and secondary dominants.
MUSC 213	Voice Class I	F	1 SH
Fundamentals of vocal tone production through proper use of the vocal mechanism. Students study early Italian songs and art songs in English. Prerequisite: Declared major in music or permission of the instructor.
MUSC 214	Voice Class II	S	1 SH
Continuation of Voice Class I.
NOTE: Minimum grades of C- in MUSC 204, MUSC 209 and MUSC 210 are prerequisites to all music courses numbered 300 and above, except MUSC 403.
MUSC 301	Survey of Music Literature	F	3 SH
An introduction to the various style periods of music. The development of music listening skills.
MUSC 304	Music in the Elementary School	S	3 SH
Methods and techniques for teaching music to elementary school children. Development of skills for playing recorder, autoharp and percussion instruments. Activities in singing, rhythm, improvisation, composition, speech, movement and drama. For music majors.
MUSC 305	Musicianship II	S	1 SH
Continuation of Musicianship I. All major, minor, augmented and diminished triads and inversions. Sight-singing and dictation of more advanced melodies with skips and chromatic tones. Increasing level of rhythmic studies. Introduction to the C clef. Prerequisite: MUSC 204.
MUSC 306	Foreign Language Diction for Singers	UD	2 SH
Correct pronunciation of all vowels and consonants in each language as they apply to singing and as found in the International Phonetic Alphabet. Designed to give the student studying vocal performance the opportunity to study the diction of four languages generally found in the study of voice: French, German, Italian and Latin.
MUSC 309	Class Piano III	F	2 SH
Development of functional keyboard skills including technique, improvisation, harmonization, transposition, accompanying and appropriate literature. Prerequisites: A declared major in Music and/or permission of the instructor.
MUSC 310	Class Piano IV	S	1 SH
Continuation of Class Piano III.
MUSC 318	Musicianship III	F	1 SH
Continuation of Musicianship II. Seventh chords and their inversions. Sight-singing and dictation of melodies with increasing complexity. Performance of two-part rhythmic exercises. Two- and three-part dictation. Recognition of harmonic progressions. Prerequisite: MUSC 305.
MUSC 319	Music Theory III	F	2 SH
Continuation of Music Theory II. Introduction to polyphonic techniques of the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. Formal structures of the Classical Period. Chromatic harmony.
MUSC 320	Music Theory IV	S	2 SH
Continuation of Music Theory Ill. Chromatic harmony as used in the Romantic period. Extended study of formal structure of the Classical and Romantic periods.
MUSC 325	Basic Conducting		2 SH
This course introduces the student to basic techniques of conducting: beat patterns, phrasing, achieving balance, basic score preparation and analysis, and rehearsal techniques.
MUSC 330	Music and the Arts	F	3 SH
Students learn how to listen to music critically and examine historical and social themes in various artistic and humanistic contexts.
MUSC 335	Literature and Materials of Music	S	3 SH
Students explore the history and literature of music, with an emphasis on the development of standard musical forms. Prerequisite: Foundations of Music II. The course focuses on his learning to recognize period styles: Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th/21st Century. Each student will develop a personal playlist reflecting their understanding of key works in music history.
MUSC 337	Music Technology	F	3 SH
A study of the impact of technology on the creation, performance, consumption and globalization of music. The course will include hands on application of contemporary music technologies.
MUSC 345	Studies in Music and Community	S	3 SH
Exploration of ways in which music is and has been used to build formal and informal communities from worship arts to Hip Hop. Each student will complete a performance project as an individual or team member.
MUSC 400	Vocal and Choral Methods	S odd	2 SH
Advanced choral conducting including large choral works. Further study of vocal pedagogy for high school students and adults. Prerequisite: MUSC 325.
MUSC 405	Music in Ministry	S even	3 SH
The hymn and hymn writers; poetic and metrical form of the hymn; philosophy and use of the hymn in worship, Christian education and evangelism.
MUSC 410	Musicianship IV	S	1 SH
Continuation of Musicianship III. Sight-singing and dictation of advanced melodies with modulations to remote keys. Rhythms involving changes in meter and all patterns of note and rest values. Four-part dictation. Prerequisite: MUSC 318.
MUSC 411	Brass Methods	S even	2 SH
Class instruction of the study of brass instruments with emphasis on teaching techniques in heterogeneous groupings.
MUSC 412	Woodwind Methods	F odd	2 SH
Class instruction of the study of woodwind instruments with emphasis on teaching techniques in heterogeneous groupings.
MUSC 415	Organ Literature	UD	2 SH
Study of major organ works from pre-Baroque to the present. Emphasizes elements of style, structure and historical perspective through analysis and listening assignments.
MUSC 418	String Methods	F odd	2 SH
Class instruction in the study of stringed instruments with emphasis on the teaching techniques in heterogeneous groupings.
MUSC 419	Percussion Methods	S even	1 SH
Class instruction of the study of percussion instruments with emphasis on teaching techniques in heterogeneous groupings.
MUSC 425	Junior Recital	F;S	0 SH
A half recital in the primary applied area. Prerequisites: Completion of the Junior Qualifying Examination and permission of the instructor.
MUSC 426	Counterpoint	S	2 SH
Analysis of harmonic and melodic components of eighteenth-century musical style with their application to student composition.
MUSC 433	Music History I	F	3 SH
The history and development of music before 1800. Study of musical styles and concepts with their representative composers. Listening and analysis of selected compositions. Prerequisite: MUSC 301
MUSC 434 (WI)	Music History II	S	3 SH
The history and development of music since 1800. Study of musical styles and concepts with their representative composers. Listening and analysis of selected compositions. Exercises in techniques culminating in a public performance of original works by members of the class. Prerequisite: MUSC 301. This is a writing intensive course.
MUSC 438	Instrumental Conducting and Reshearsal Techniques	F even	2 SH
Advanced instrumental conducting technique. Further study of rehearsal techniques for instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSC 325.
MUSC 502	Church Music Administration	F odd	3 SH
Integration of the ministry of music into the total church; the multiple choir program, music committee and music in Christian education. The capstone course for Christian Education- Music majors.
MUSC 505	Music in the School Curriculum	F	4 SH
The relation of music to the total school curriculum including the organization and administration of school music programs. Teaching methods and techniques for band, chorus and general music above the elementary level. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program by the TEB. Prerequisite: SPED 200. Corequisite: EDUC 406C.
MUSC 508	Marching Band Techniques	UD	2 SH
Marching styles and show designs for half-time shows and similar events. Observation and practical experiences working with local marching bands and directors. For future band directors.
MUSC 509	Orchestration	F even	2 SH
Ranges, acoustical properties, practical usage and history of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments in groupings from small ensembles to full symphony orchestra.
MUSC 510	Form and Analysis	F	2 SH
The design and harmonic organization of musical compositions. Analysis of selected compositions from different genres and style periods.
MUSC 514	Senior Recital Research	F;S	1 SH
Presentation of a full-length recital in the applied music concentration. Students prepare a paper on the music to be performed and write program notes for the recital performance. The paper and program notes must be completed by the date of the student’s recital hearing. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the instructor. Corequisite: Applied music at the senior level.
MUSC 515	Field Work in Church Music	UD	2 SH
Supervised work in a local church. Students may serve as organists, choir directors or organist-directors. Prerequisites: A declared major in the church music sequence and permission of the instructor.
MUSC 521	Senior Recital	F;S	0 SH
A half- or full-length recital in the applied music concentration. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the instructor. Corequisite: Applied music at the senior level.
MUSC 522	Children's Choir Methods	F	2 SH
Introduction to repertoire, rehearsal techniques and vocal pedagogy of the junior-age voice (grades 4-6). Experience using a demonstration choir. Prerequisite: MUSC 402.
MUSC 525	Music and the Arts Workshop	S	3 SH
Students work in interdisciplinary teams to design, plan, and present integrative arts performances. Each workshop will end with a touring public performance and/or community arts activity.
MUSC 550	Music Internship	F; S	3-6 SH
Student completes an internship in an area related to his or her career goals. Opportunities will include study abroad, music technology, community service, music conservatorship, teaching, performance, arts administration, law, medicine, communication. The focus will be upon the exploration of music based skills in the realms of work and public service.
MUSC 551	Directed Research	F;S	3 -6 SH
Students complete a research project designed with a faculty member.
MUSC 590	Recital Attendance	F;S	0 SH
Attendance and performance at campus concerts, recitals and music lectures. Taken concurrently with each semester of applied music.

Music-Courses Offered

Courses Offered
ENSEMBLES
Music ensembles (MUSC 102-MUSC 110) are open to all students based on stated qualifications. MUSC 102-110 (activities) may be repeated for credit an unlimited number of times.
NOTE: Music Majors only Students registered for music ensembles will receive academic letter grades rather than pass/fail designations. ONE ensemble per semester will be figured into the GPA. Faculty will designate at registration which course will be counted into the GPA.
1. MUSIC FACULTY will designate the ensemble for which students will receive academic credit, and will submit same to Registrar's office not later than 2 weeks after classes begin. 2. Students will receive ONLY academic credit for the ensemble indicated. They will NOT receive activity credit for this ensemble.

MUSC 102	Chapel Choir	F;S	Activity-1 SH
A mixed ensemble which sings for chapel services and convocations held on the campus. This group occasionally sings off-campus at churches and civic clubs. A variety of choral literature, both sacred and secular, forms the repertoire of this ensemble. A cantata is presented each semester. Open to any student; however, the director has the privilege of limiting the size of the group.
MUSC 104	Gospel Choir	F;S	Activity- 1 SH
A multicultural and interdenominational choral ensemble whose repertoire, while specialized and select, is very diverse. The choir performs primarily African-American spirituals and gospel music by both historic and contemporary composers. Open to any student by audition.
MUSC 105	Concert Choir	F;S	Activity-1 SH
A mixed ensemble of 40 voices. This choir makes an annual American tour and has made several highly successful concert tours of Europe. Membership is by audition and invitation. Membership in the Symphonic Choir is required of all Concert Choir members.
MUSC 106	Symphonic Choir	F;S	Activity 1-SH
A large ensemble of mixed voices which performs choral masterworks with orchestra. The group has performed works by Bach, Handel, Stravinsky, Brahms, Durufle, Honegger, and other leading composers both on and off-campus with the Salisbury and Charlotte Symphony Orchestras. Open to all students by audition.
MUSC 107	Wind Ensemble	F;S	Activity 1-SH
An ensemble of wind and percussion instruments which performs all types of literature both on and off-campus. Open to all students by audition.
MUSC 108	Jazz Ensemble	F;S	Activity 1-SH
A small instrumental group which performs the music of the “Big Band” era as well as music of today. This group performs both on- and off-campus for social and school events. Open to all students by audition and permission of the director.
MUSC 109	Handbell Choir	F;S	Activity- 1 SH
A select group of players performing both secular and sacred repertoire. This choir plays on campus and makes an annual tour. Open to all students by audition and invitation.
MUSC 110	Chamber Music	F;S	Activity- 1SH
Small ensembles of three or more instrumentalists (brass and/or woodwind) combined to perform chamber literature from all periods of music. Open to all students by audition.

APPLIED MUSIC
The following series of courses, MUSC 111 - MUSC 169, are private music lessons and carry an instruction fee of $150 per semester hour (SH) in addition to the regular tuition.
Voice Concentration
The Voice Concentration is up to music majors only.
MUSC 111	Voice I (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Fundamentals of vocal tone production through proper use of the vocal mechanism. Students study early Italian songs and art songs in English.
MUSC 112	Voice II (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Voice I.
MUSC 113	Voice III (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of basic vocal production plus techniques of good diction. Repertoire includes study of Italian songs and arias, American and English art songs as well as German Lieder and French art songs. Prerequisites: MUSC 111, MUSC 112 and MUSC 204.
MUSC 114	Voice IV (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Voice Ill.
MUSC 115	Voice V (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Introduction to arias from standard operas and oratorios; interpretation; proper stage presence and repertoire building. Preparation of a partial recital is suggested. Prerequisites: MUSC 113, MUSC 114, MUSC 305 and Junior Qualifying Examination.
MUSC 116	Voice VI (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Voice V.
MUSC 117	Voice VII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of repertoire building; more advanced opera and oratorio arias and art songs in the various languages leading to the preparation of a recital. Prerequisites: MUSC 115, MUSC 116.
Voice-Secondary and Elective
MUSC 119	Voice I- VIII (1/2-hour lesson per week)	F;S	1 SH
Fundamentals of vocal tone production including correct posture, breathing, phonation and diction for proper tone and production. Repertoire of all styles and periods is selected by the instructor as determined by the ability of the student. May be repeated for credit.
Piano Concentration
The Piano Concentration is open to music majors only, and all students are required to accompany at least one soloist per semester.
MUSC 121	Piano I (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Development of basic piano technique through scales; repertoire and sight-reading; piano literature of moderate difficulty.
MUSC 122	Piano II (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Piano I.
MUSC 123	Piano III (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of technique through more advanced exercises and repertoire including sonatas and other intermediate literature. Prerequisites: MUSC 121, MUSC 122, and MUSC 204.
MUSC 124	Piano IV (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Piano III
MUSC 125	Piano V (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of the study of repertoire through the more demanding works of romantic, impressionistic and contemporary composers. Prerequisites: MUSC 123, MUSC 124, MUSC 305 and Junior Qualifying Examination.
MUSC 126	Piano VI (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Piano V.
MUSC 127	Piano VII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Study of advanced literature leading to the preparation of a recital. Prerequisites: MUSC 125, MUSC 126.
MUSC 128	Piano VIII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Piano VII.
Piano-Secondary and Elective
MUSC 129	Piano I- VIII (1/2-hour lesson per week)	F;S	1 SH
Organ Concentration
The Organ Concentration is open to music majors only, and all students are required to accompany at least one soloist per semester.
MUSC 131	Organ I (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Development of basic organ technique; part playing; articulation and phrasing; hymn playing and studies in organ literature by old masters and contemporary composers.
MUSC 132	Organ II (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Organ I. Prerequisite: Pass the Piano Proficiency Examination.
MUSC 133	Organ III	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of the development of technique through more advanced exercises; study of repertoire materials including preludes, fugues and chorale preludes by composers of all eras. Prerequisites: MUSC 131, MUSC 132, and MUSC 204.
MUSC 134	Organ IV (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Organ III
MUSC 135	Organ V (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of the development of repertoire including works by Bach, Franck, Brahms, Messiaen, Langlais, Dupre, etc.; anthem and solo accompaniment. Prerequisites: MUSC 133, MUSC 134, MUSC 305 and Junior Qualifying Examination.
MUSC 136	Organ VI (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Organ V.
MUSC 137	Organ VII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Study of advanced literature leading to the presentation of a recital. Prerequisites: MUSC 135, MUSC 136.
MUSC 138	Organ VIII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Organ VII.
Organ- Seconodary and Elective
MUSC 139	Organ I -VIII (1/2 hour lesson per week)	F;S	1 SH
Development of basic techniques of organ playing and performance through exercises and music of all periods. The sequence of studies varies, depending upon background and ability, and is worked out in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Brass Concentration
The Brass Concentration is open to music majors only.
MUSC 141	Brass I (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Development of characteristic tone and technique through the study of scales, arpeggios,
MUSC 142	Brass II (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Brass I.
MUSC 143	Bass III (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of the development of characteristic tone and technique through more advanced exercises. Study of repertoire is continued from a list of appropriate works. Prerequisites: MUSC 141, MUSC 142, and MUSC 204.
MUSC 144	Brass IV (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Brass III.
MUSC 145	Brass V	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of advanced exercises and repertoire selected from a list of appropriate materials. Prerequisites: MUSC 143, MUSC 144, MUSC 305 and Junior Qualifying Examination.
MUSC 146	Brass VI (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Brass V.
MUSC 147	Brass VII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Study of advanced literature leading to the preparation of a recital. Prerequisites: MUSC 145, MUSC 146
MUSC 148	Brass VIII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Continuation of Brass VII.
Brass-Secondary and Elective
MUSC 149	Brass I-VIII (1/2 lesson per week)	F;S	1 SH
Development of the characteristic tone, technique and repertoire of brass instruments. The sequence of studies varies, depending on background and ability. May be repeated for credit.
Woodwind Concentration
The Woodwind Concentration is open to music majors only.
MUSC 151	Woodwind I (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 152	Woodwind II (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 153	Woodwind III (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 154	Woodwind IV (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 155	Woodwind V (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 156	Woodwind VI (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 157	Woodwind VII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 158	Woodwind VIII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Woodwind-Secondary and Elective
MUSC 159	Woodwind I-VIII (1/2-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Percussion Concentration
Percussion Concentration is open to music majors only.
MUSC 161	Percussion I (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 162	Percussion II (1- hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 163	Percussion III (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 164	Percussion IV (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 165	Percussion V (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 166	Percussion VI (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 167	Percussion VII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 168	Percussion VIII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Percussion-Secondary and Elective
MUSC 169	Percussion I-VIII (1/2 hour session per week)	F;S	2 SH
String Concentration
The String Concentration is open to music majors only.
MUSC 171	Strings I (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 172	Strings II (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 173	Strings III (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 174	Strings IV (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 175	Strings V (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 176	Strings VI (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 177	Strings VII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
MUSC 178	Strings VIII (1-hour lesson per week)	F;S	2 SH
Strings-Secondary and Elective
The String Concentration is open to music majors only.
MUSC 179	Strings I-VIII (1/2-hour lesson per week)	F;S	1 SH

Student Profile: Kerri Baker

kerri_baker My name is Kerri Baker and I am a senior majoring in music and minoring in journalism. I discovered Pfeiffer through band clinics my junior year of high school and after visiting Pfeiffer three times, I decided it was where I should be. Pfeiffer has given me the opportunity to develop my varied interests. I have been playing the flute for 11 years and have been formally studying with Mrs. Carmella Hedrick at Pfeiffer. I also play the saxophone and oboe. I have been studying voice formally for two years though I have sung my whole life.

On campus, I am a member of the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Flute Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, the Cline Living Learning Community, the Village Church and the Pfeiffer Pfollies. I am currently doing an internship with the Director of Communications at Pfeiffer and hold the position of Features Editor on the school newspaper, The Falcon’s Eye. After graduation, I hope to pursue a career in either public relations or journalism while still playing music.

Music- Degree Requirements

MUSIC MAJOR Foundational Knowledge (20 hrs)
MUSC 203	Foundations of Music I	MUSC 335	Literature and Materials of Music
MUSC 205	Foundations of Music II	MUSC 337	Music and Technology
MUSC 330	Music and the Arts	MUSC 345	Studies in Music and Community

Studio Experience (8 hrs.)
This is a minimum requirement for the major. Any student can register for additional studio and ensemble hours. Students with an interest in performance are encouraged to do so.
Applied Music Lessons (4 hrs.)
This is a minimum requirement for the major. Any student can register for additional studio and ensemble hours. Students with an interest in performance are encouraged to do so.
Ensemble Performance (4 hrs.)
A practical application in music performance in an ensemble setting in which student reinforces the development of technical performance skill, knowledge of music fundamentals, and historical concepts in learning and performing a broad array of multi-cultural music literature. (Students perform in an ensemble each semester enrolled as music major.)
Applied Work in the Community (3-6 hrs.)
MUSC 304	Music in Elementary School
MUSC 405	Music and Ministry
MUSC 445	Economies of Music
MUSC 525	Music and the Arts Workshop
Capstone Experience (3-6 hours)
MUSC 550	Music and Internship
MUSIC MINOR
25 Semester Hours Minimum:
MUSC 204	Musicianship I	MUSC 209	Music Theory I
MUSC 210	Music Theory II	MUSC 301	Survery of Music Literature
Nine hours selected from the academic course offerings in Music. The selection of courses must be approved by the faculty of the Music Program. A minimum of four semester hours from one area of applied music. A minimum of four activity courses in ensemble.

Student Profile: Kelly Buck

kelly_buck I am Kelly Buck, a freshman music education major at Pfeiffer. I’ve appreciated music my entire life. I began playing percussion in the sixth grade and realized in my junior year of high school that music would be my career. I held leadership positions in the William Byrd High School Band and l was Relay for Life Captain for two years. At Pfeiffer, I am active in campus activities such as The Cline Living Learning Community and The Village Church. Musically, I perform in the Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo and Concert Choir. I plan to earn my master’s degree and doctorate, and teach music at the collegiate level.