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Location:  Smith Center for the Arts G04
Phone:  401-865-2183
Fax:  401-865-2761

The objective of the Department of Music is to offer the study of music in a balanced and creative atmosphere that emphasizes the theoretical, historical, and educational foundations of music in a liberal arts context.  Ample opportunity is provided for vocal and instrumental study and performance on an individual basis as well as in a variety of choral and instrumental ensembles.

The Department of Music offers a bachelor of arts in music and a bachelor of arts in music/music education.  The bachelor of arts in music has five areas of specialization: History/Literature; Theory; Performance; Jazz; and Church Music.  The program is a broad experience of the various aspects of music, history, music theory, performance, and ensemble participation within the liberal arts context of the College.

The bachelor of arts in music education is a balance between the liberal arts program of the College and the requirements for both the music and education departments for the certification process in music education.  Combined with required field experiences and 12 credits of student teaching, music education candidates will have an understanding of past and current methodologies and research in the field of music education.  This K-12 music education program will prepare students for certification in the state of Rhode Island, which as reciprocity with more than 40 states throughout the country.

All students intending to major in music or music education are required to audition and be interviewed by members of the music faculty.  Approval from the Department of Music must be obtained before declaring as a music major. 

The Major
Majors are offered in music and music/music education, both of which lead to the bachelor of arts degree.

The Minor
A minor in music is also available.

For detailed information on the requirements for the music and music/education majors or the music minor, as well as course listings and descriptions, please see the on-line undergraduate catalog. 

The Faculty
Professor
Catherine Gordon-Seifert , Ph.D.,  Chairperson

Associate Professor
Sister Gail P. Himrod , O.P., Mus.A. D.

Assistant Professors
Patricia W. Cichy , Ph.D.
Todd J. Harper , D.M.A., Director of Choral Activities
Sang Woo Kang , D.M.A.
Christopher T. Kelton , D.M., Director of Instrumental Activities

Administrative Staff/Special Lecturers
David Harper , M.Mus., Coordinator of Vocal Studies
Eric D. Mazonson , M.M., Departmental Accompanist

Visit the Web pages maintained by the Department of Music:
http://www.providence.edu/Music/