You are in the official 1997-98 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Music
School of Arts and Humanities
JACK R. FORTNER, Chair
Music Building, Room 102
(559) 278-2654
B.A. in Music
M.A. in Music
Minor in Music
Single Subject Teaching Credential
Faculty
Jack R. Fortner, Chair
M. Teresa Beaman
Kathryn Bumpass
W. Ritchie Clendenin
Matthew H. Darling
George M. DeGraffenreid
José A. Diaz
Steven E. Gilbert
Gary P. Gilroy
Thomas N. Hiebert
Miles M. Ishigaki
Helene Joseph-Weil
Wendy March
David R. Margetts
Manuel Peña
Juan Serrano
Lawrence R. Sutherland
Gary L. Unruh
Andreas Werz
A major in music prepares students to enter careers in teaching and performance.
It always enhances their knowledge of the musical art and increases their
sensitivity to the musical world around them.
The Department of Music provides:
- ·preparation for the teaching credential programs in or involving music
- graduate training for students planning professional and academic careers or seeking professional growth as teachers in junior colleges or other school systems, and
- broad acquaintance with musical art for the layman and nonmusic major.
Two degree programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music are offered: the Bachelor of Arts and the Master of Arts, each with concentrations in performance, theory and composition, or music education.
Faculty and Facilities
The Department of Music faculty is composed of individuals whose backgrounds
reflect varied areas of specialization: performance, composition, scholarly
research, and music education. Many members of the faculty have national
and international reputations as performing artists and teachers. Others
are well known for their articles and books. They are all dedicated to the
task of providing the best music education possible for students in their
classes and studios.
The music building consists of faculty studios, offices, classrooms, practice
rooms, rehearsal halls, and a recital hall. Special facilities include an
electronic studio and a computer-assisted instruction laboratory.
Career Opportunities
While many graduates have made successful performing careers in opera,
orchestras, and popular music ensembles, the majority have established careers
as private or public school teachers. Those who complete graduate studies
have either advanced in public school careers or have made careers as teachers
in higher education.
There are also other types of careers open for music majors and minors in
music-related areas. The music industry draws persons with musical backgrounds
for their sales representatives and instrument technicians. Churches employ
organists and choir directors, many on a full-time basis. The field of recreation
also offers employment to persons with some expertise in music.
