Music Program
Academic Programs | Vocal Music | Instrumental Music | Scholarships | Music Faculty
Academic Programs
- Associate of Arts in Performing Arts (Music Concentration)
- Certificate of Technical Studies in Music
Vocal Music
Concert Choir
A diverse variety of choir repertoire will be rehearsed and performed each term. Instruction also includes coaching toward proper ensemble and individual performance techniques, sight-reading, and rhythmic reading skills.
MUSC 148: Concert Choir. (1 credit hour) A diverse variety of choir repertoire will be rehearsed and performed each term. Instruction will also include coaching toward proper ensemble/individual performance techniques, sight reading, and rhythmic reading skills. Open to all students. (May be repeated for credit.)
Audition Requirements for a Music Scholarship:
- Prepare one selection of your choice
- Sight-reading
- Pitch matching and voice vocalization included
Instrumental Music
Concert Band
MUSC 140: Concert Band. (1 credit hour) A diverse variety of band repertoire will be rehearsed and performed each term. Works to be studied will include, but not be limited to, orchestral transcriptions, original band and wind ensemble works, solos with band accompaniment, and section features. Instruction will also include coaching toward proper ensemble/individual performance techniques, sight reading, and rhythmic reading skills. Open to all students who have high school experience playing a traditional band instrument. (May be repeated for credit.)
Jazz Ensemble
MUSC 144: Jazz Ensemble. (1 credit hour) A diverse variety of jazz-related repertoire will be rehearsed and performed each term. Works to be studied will include, but not limited to, transcriptions, original jazz and big band ensemble works, solos with band accompaniment, and section features. Instruction will also include coaching toward proper ensemble/individual performance techniques, sight reading, and rhythmic reading skills. Open to all students who have high school experience playing a traditional jazz ensemble instrument. Admittance is based on available seats in the ensemble. (May be repeated for credit.)
Cavalier Show Band
Members of the Concert Winds are automatically in the Cavalier Show Band.
Audition Requirements for a Music Scholarship:
- Prepare one selection of your choice
- Major scales up to 3 #s and 3 bs
- Sight-reading
- Drum set styles - Rock, Swing, Latin (set drummers only)
Music Scholarships
Music scholarships are available to all students enrolled in the ensembles. An audition is required before a music scholarship may be awarded, but is not required to enroll in the ensembles for credit. (see requirements above)
Don't panic, if you have been active in your high school band or choir, you should possess the skills we are looking for!
For more information, or to arrange a music scholarship audition, contact Dr. Michael D. Hart at 318-678-6146 or mhart@bpcc.edu.
Music Faculty
Dr. Michael D. Hart
Associate Professor
Music Program Director, Director of Bands, Music Theory
Office: C-121
Phone: 318-678-6146
Email: mhart@bpcc.edu
Mrs. Gulnara Chandler
Assistant Professor
Piano, Theory, Music History
Office: C-126
Phone: 318-678-6429
Email: gchandler@bpcc.edu
Music Adjunct Faculty
Mrs. Janice Aiken
Voice, Class Voice
Dr. Joe Alexander
Tuba, Low Brass
Mr. William Bond, Jr.
Concert Choir Director, Voice, Music Appreciation
Ms. Cheryl Corkran
Clarinet
Dr. Ray Scott Crawford
Voice
Mrs. Mary Cunningham
Piano, Class Piano
Ms. Sally Horak
Flute
Mr. Thomas Hundemer
Horn
Mr. Bob Maynard
Saxophone
Mr. Doug Parmelee
Percussion
Dr. Rick Rowell
Trumpet
Mr. Philip Wade
Classical Guitar, Class Guitar