The College ofSaint Rose
432 Western Avenue
Albany New York 12203 1-800-637-8556
Music Education
(Grades K-12)
Music Industry
When you walk into the Saint Rose Music
Building, you will likely hear one of our vocalists warming
up in the Saints and Sinners Sound Studio. You will probably also
hear a digitally composed piece of music floating out of the music
department computer lab. In fact, you may even hear the sound of
our jazz band jamming in a classroom or the tone of a solo clarinetist
mastering complicated scales in an individual practice room.
But there are other, more distinct sounds that you
will notice as well. Sounds that set the Saint Rose Music Department
apart from similar programs at comparable institutions.
You will hear the voices of our distinguished faculty
members mentoring talented young musicians. Because it is rare to
have more than a dozen students in a music class, within a very
short period of time our professors know our music students by name,
enabling them to genuinely give each student the individual attention
that he or she deserves. Our music students all seem to know each
other and the small size of our programs creates a spirit of positive
competitiveness in which students help each other become the best
musicians possible.
THE SAINT ROSE DIFFERENCE
At The College of Saint Rose, we can make a statement that very
few colleges can make—all of our music courses are taught by
Saint Rose faculty members. While other colleges allow teaching
assistants to instruct beginning music students in ear training,
music theory, chamber music, and keyboard, at Saint Rose we believe
that the instruction of a seasoned, professional educator is essential
for establishing a strong foundation in music. In addition, all
of our student teachers are supervised by full time music education
faculty.
Majors
If your goal is to teach children in grades K-12 either vocal or
instrumental music, then the Saint Rose major in musiceducation
is for you. However, if you are interested in working in one of
the many aspects of the music industry, such as music management,
production or distribution, then you might be best suited for the
Saint Rose major in musicindustry.
Performance Groups
Both music education and music industry majors are required each
semester to participate in one of the College’s performing
groups that entertain audiences both on- and off-campus at local
clubs, colleges and at special events. Our music majors enjoy participating
in performing groups because it offers them the opportunity to supplement
their formal education with exciting experiences and travel. For
example, the Masterworks Chorale recently recorded and produced
a CD to fund a trip to England and Ireland. In addition, the Saint
Rose Jazz Ensemble has recorded two CDs and was the first college
group to be invited to the Newport Jazz Festival. Depending on your
area of study, you can participate in:
Brass Choir
Chamber Singers
Chamber Winds
Clarinet Choir
Classical Guitar Ensemble
Concert/Community Band
Flute Choir
Guitar Ensemble
Instrumental Jazz Ensemble I & II
Jazz Guitar Ensemble
Masterworks Chorale
Orchestra
Percussion Ensemble
Saxophone Ensemble
String Quartets
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Our Location
The College’s convenient location in Albany, New York is ideal
for music students. Located just a few hours from New York City,
Boston and Montreal, you will have the chance to experience some
of the most famous and talented musical ensembles in the world.
As the capital of New York state, Albany is home to many types of
music, which you may encounter at a variety of clubs and performance
venues. You can take in a free concert at the Empire State Plaza,
just a few blocks from the Saint Rose campus, or enjoy world renowned
performances at the nearby Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Professional Organizations
Saint Rose music majors have the option of joining three professional
organizations:
The
Music Educators National Conference—
a professional organization for music education majors, advised
by Saint Rose Assistant Professor of Music, Michael Levi; and
FACILITIES
In addition to classrooms and rehearsal rooms, The College of Saint
Rose Music Center houses:
the Saints and Sinners Sound Studio, a state-of-the-art production/recording
facility featuring 16-track analog and multi-track digital recording
through which students learn how to use the latest recording and
sequencing software;
a computer lab designated exclusively for music majors that
features Macintosh G4 computers equipped with the latest music
software and high-speed Internet access;
the Henry and Alice Cooper Finks Music Library, which contains
more than 5,000 recordings and audio and video equipment; and
the Patricia Brady-Danzig Performance Hall.
FIELD EXPERIENCE MusicEducation
Music education majors prepare for the challenges of the classroom
through semester-long student teaching assignments in local schools.
Music Industry
Music industry students have interned with various record companies,
recording studios and music business organizations in the capital
district as well as New York City, including:
ASCAP
Chelsea Sound Studio
Omnitech :
Polygram Records
SONY/CBS Records
CAREERS AND GRADUATE STUDY MusicIndustry
Saint Rose music industry graduates have discovered opportunities
for employment exist within dozens of areas of the music business.
Our graduates are spread across the country and have been hired
by ASCAP, BMG Records, Chase Productions, Disney, and Cotton Hill
Studios. Many of our music industry students choose to establish
their own businesses with the skills gained at Saint Rose.
MusicEducation
Our music education graduates quickly find employment in public
and private schools, as well as other employment opportunities within
education. Public school music teachers must earn a master’s
degree within five years of their first teaching position to retain
New York state certification. Our music graduates have gone on to
pursue advanced study in some of the most prestigious music schools
in the country, including:
The Boston Conservatory
The Eastman School of Music
The Hartt School
Indiana University
The New England Conservatory
University of Colorado at Boulder
AUDITION
DAYS
A private audition with members of the music department faculty
is required for everyone who wishes to major in music at The College
of Saint Rose. Click here for more information about
auditions.
Audition
Days 2006-2007
Saturday, December 9, 11 am (Sunday December 10 snow date)
Saturday January 20, 11 am (Sunday, January 28 snow date)
Friday, January 26, 11 am (Sunday, January 28 snow date)
Saturday January 27, 11 am (Sunday, January 28 snow date)
Friday, February 16, 11 am
Friday, March 16, 11 am
Friday, April 20, 11 am
To schedule an audition please call The College of Saint Rose Music
Department office at 518-454-5178.
MUSIC TALENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Qualified full-time freshmen and transfer students who demonstrate
superior music performance through an audition may be eligible for
Music Talent Scholarships.
Deadline: In order
to be eligible for the Music Talent Scholarship audition must be
completed and all materials must be received by February 1.
MODERATE PRICE AND
AGGRESSIVE FINANCIAL AID
The College of Saint Rose has one of the lowest tuitions of all
New York state private colleges and we offer a variety of scholarships,
including academic talent. More than 90% of our students receive
several forms of financial
aid.
The College of Saint Rose Music Department
432 Western Avenue, Albany, New York 12203
Phone: (518) 454-5178 •
FAX: (518) 454-2146
The Saint Rose music education
faculty members combined have nearly 100 years of practical public
school teaching experience. It is very unusual to find a music department
where every faculty member has taught in an elementary, middle or
high school classroom and it makes a big difference in the way that
we train future music teachers.
At Saint Rose, there is a lot
of hands-on training during all stages of learning—something
that it not practical at larger universities. The college’s
size and broad variety of music business and technology courses
prepare students to become competitive in today’s music industry.
Justin Metz ’94, professional musician
and recording studio owner
Spending four years in the music education
program at Saint Rose was one of the best decisions I have made.
The music building became a second home, and I was constantly surrounded
by supportive faculty and fellow students. I could not have felt
more prepared as I began my first teaching job this past September.
The College of Saint Rose provided me with the opportunity to grow
and mature as a student, a musician, a teacher, and a person. I
will carry with me always the people, knowledge, musicianship and
ideals that are my Saint Rose experience.
Lisa M. Coddington ’00, music teacher, Fultonville HS, Fultonville,
New York
Ut Sol inter planetas, Ita MUSICA inter Artes liberales
in medio radiat.
As the Sun among the planets, So MUSIC among the liberal Arts shines
forth from the center.
