2014-2015 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music
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| William G. Feeler, Dean |
137 AFA |
685-4626 |
| Lula Lee, Division Secretary |
141 AFA |
685-4624 |
| Faculty |
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Rabon Bewley |
122 AFA |
685-4643 |
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Bert Bostic |
136a AFA |
685-6446 |
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Nicholas Elderkin |
147 AFA |
685-4644 |
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Michael Jordan |
134 AFA |
685-4647 |
The Department of Music is a member of the Texas Association of Schools of Music and offers courses corresponding to its recommended curriculum.
Music courses are open to all students. See Tuition and Fees section of this catalog for voice/instrument instruction charges.
The Music Department also provides the following opportunities:
Music Ensembles
The Midland College Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band and Choir are premier instrumental groups that perform on the MC campus and throughout the Permian Basin. The orchestra and jazz band will seek performance exchanges with our sister cities in England and China.
In all ensembles, students develop close working relationships with other MC musicians and music faculty, gain real-world performing experience, and showcase their musical talents on stage. Membership is open to all students, regardless of major.
The Midland College Orchestra and Concert Band
The Midland College Orchestra and Concert Band are open to all experienced instrumental students. These ensembles perform many concerts during the year in Midland and throughout the Permian Basin. Scholarships are available by audition to any student regardless of major. For students without an instrument, the Music Department has a complete line of Conn-Selmer orchestra instruments available for use. Interested students should contact Rabon Bewley, (432) 685-4643 or rbewley@midland.edu, to schedule a visit and audition before registering.
The Midland College Jazz Band
The Midland College Jazz Band is open to all experienced instrumental students. The jazz band performs numerous concerts during the year in Midland and throughout the Permian Basin. The jazz band also performs at select home basketball games. Scholarships are available by audition to any student, regardless of major. For students without an instrument, the Music Department has a complete line of Conn-Selmer orchestra instruments available for use. Interested students should contact Rabon Bewley, (432) 685-4643 or rbewley@midland.edu, to schedule a visit and audition be.
The Midland College Choir and Jazz Singers
The Midland College Choir and Jazz Singers are open to all experienced singers. These ensembles perform a wide variety of music from Broadway plays to movie scores and pop music. The ensembles sing both on and off campus every semester, with audiences including public schools, service clubs, and even individuals hosting community functions. These vocal ensembles also join forces with other choirs in the community -for instance, the Midland-Odessa Symphony Chorale-in performing major choral works such as operas and oratorios. Scholarships are available by audition to any student, regardless of major. Interested students should contact Bert Bostic, (432) 685- 4624 or bbostic@midland.edu, to schedule a visit and audition before registering.
The courses listed in the programs below are suggested for students who intend to major in Music at a university. Students should also consult the catalog of the university that they plan to attend and determine that institution’s transfer requirements.
The sequence of courses should be followed when possible.
Programs
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