Degree Requirements and Course Descriptions
Studying music at the college of the ozarks involves
the collaboration of students and committed faculty.
Active performing groups have a vital place in campus
life with numerous opportunities for solo performances
and small groups as well. Everyone has the opportunity
to grow in skill and achievement.
Music Department Video
| Spring 2010 Music Department Sponsored Concerts/Recitals: |
| Feb. 10 |
|
Student Workers Showcase |
Newman Recital Hall |
| Feb. 14 |
2:15 p.m. |
Springfield Symphony convo, free to C of O students |
Royal Oak-Keeter Center |
| Feb. 24 |
4 p.m. |
Dept. recital |
Newman Recital Hall |
| Mar. 5-9 |
7:30 p.m. 2:30 on Mar. 7 |
Spring Musical |
Jones Aud. |
| Mar. 8 |
5 p.m. |
Visiting Concert Choir from Ohio |
Newman Recital Hall |
| Mar. 14 |
3 p.m. |
Joshua Hickam, senior clarinet recital |
Newman Recital Hall |
| Mar. 21 |
2:15 p.m. |
Springfield Symphony convo, free to C of O students |
Royal Oak-Keeter Center |
| Mar. 31 |
4 p.m. |
Dept. recital |
Newman Recital Hall |
| Apr. 7 |
4 p.m. |
Vicki Claborn, guest organist |
Chapel |
| Apr. 8 |
7 p.m. |
Chorale concert/convo |
Keeter Center |
| Apr. 10 |
3 p.m. |
Lora Croce, senior trumpet recital |
Newman Recital Hall |
| Apr. 11 |
2:15 p.m. |
Springfield Symphony convo, free to C of O students |
Royal Oak-Keeter Center |
| Apr. 14 |
4 p.m. |
Dept. recital |
Newman Recital Hall |
| Apr. 15 |
7 p.m. |
Handbells/Jazz Band, Spring Concert/Convo |
Jones Aud. |
| Apr. 17 |
7 p.m. |
Joel Miller, senior piano recital |
Newman Recital Hall |
| Apr. 18 |
3 p.m. |
Leslie McCullough/Caleb Lawson, vocal/piano recital |
Newman Recital Hall |
| Apr. 22-24 |
Ozark Mountain Band and Choral festival |
Jones Aud., Chapel, Gym |
| Apr. 28 |
4 p.m. |
Dept. recital |
Newman Recital Hall |
| Apr. 28 |
7 p.m. |
Concert Band, Spring Concert |
CC patio |
| Apr. 30-May 1 |
Music in the Parks festival |
Jones Aud. & Chapel |
Ozark Mountain Country Band, Choral, and Orchestra Festival |
the program Graduates are
prepared to go into teaching music ministry or continue
their education at the master's level. With other
complementary areas such as recording technology,
accounting or journalism, they may choose to go into
music business fields.
The music Teacher Education Program
at College of the Ozarks is accredited with the
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education to offer certification in instrumental
and vocal music. 
All students receive either a B.A. or
a B.S. degree. there are four emphases available
for music majors. These are as follows:
general emphasis
- prepares the student for graduate work
- allows a number of elective choices to complement the degree
- a recital is required during the senior year
choral music education/secondary education
- prepares the student for teacher certification
- instrumental may be added by taking additional
courses
- field experiences and student teaching in approved public schools
instrumental music/secondary education
- prepares the student for teacher certification
- choral may be added by taking additional courses
- field experiences and student teaching in approved public schools
music ministry
- prepares the student for a career in church music ministry
- specialized course in worship and literature
- internship in a local church
facilities The new Edith
Gittinger Music Center was completed in August 2003
and offers students some of the finest facilities
in the state. It houses acoustically-engineered practice
rooms, audio/visually equipped class
rooms, a Kawai electronic piano lab, a computer/MIDI studio,
dedicated choral and instrumental rehearsal rooms and
the 150 seat Newman Recital Hall with state-of-the-art
acoustics and recording equipment.
performance At CofO, a
range of 8 possible ensembles are available for students to experience
a variety of performance opportunities. Several of the
ensembles perform on a
regular basis locally and regional. National and
international tours are possible from time to time.
ensembles Jazz
Ensemble, Concert Band, Basketball Pep Band, Handbell
Choir, Jazz Combo, Chapel Choir
(Christian worship Ensemble), Opera/Musical Theatre,
Chorale (select
auditioned
group), Instrumental and Chamber Ensembles
contact info
Music - Choral and Education:
Ms. Lynda Jesse
The Music Department at College of the Ozarks
P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726
(417)334-6411 extension 4410
jesse@cofo.edu
Music - Choral and Ministry:
Mr. Gregg Busch
The Music Department at College of the Ozarks
P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726
(417)334-6411 extension 4245
busch@cofo.edu
Music - Music Theory and Bands:
Dr. Bruce Gerlach
The Music Department at College of the Ozarks
P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726
(417)334-6411 extension 4367
gerlach@cofo.edu
Music - Piano and Music History:
Dr. Dwayne Huff
The Music Department at College of the Ozarks
P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726
(417)334-6411 extension 4247
huff@cofo.edu
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