Music Department
The Music Department provides a supportive learning environment that promotes the attainment of knowledge and artistic expression within a broad musical contexts at the University and surrounding community with a variety of performance opportunities and educational activities.
In addition to academic courses of study the Music Department offers a wide variety of performing ensembles in which majors and non-majors participate.
Programs of Study
The Music Department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and offers the following degree programs: a Bachelor of Music in Music Education (K-12), with the teaching of music as the major area of concentration; and a Bachelor of Arts in Music in which students can choose either a Performance Emphasis or an emphasis in Jazz and Commercial Music.
In the Music Education program, the student may prepare for a teaching career in either vocal or instrumental music or a combination of the two. The Music Education programs are certified by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Music Audition
A student wishing to study as a music major or minor must audition for admission to the Music Department as a music major or music minor candidate.
Non-Majors
Students not enrolled in a music degree program may develop individual performance skills through private instruction in voice or instruments. Performing ensembles include University Chorale, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Chamber Singers, and our many other Chamber Ensembles.
Non-majors may apply credit earned in these courses toward the University "Literature and Fine Arts" requirement.
Meet the Faculty
Justin Antos
Adjunct Band Director
Phone: 773-298-3422
Email: jantos@sxu.edu
Brett Baxter
Adjunct Faculty
Phone: 773-298-3421
Email: baxter@sxu.edu
Heather Carlasare
Adjunct Faculty
Phone: 773-298-3421
Email: carlasare@sxu.edu
Greg Coutts
Assc Prf/Assc Dean/Mus Chr
Phone: 773-298-3207
Email: coutts@sxu.edu
Patricia Lee
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3426
Email: plee@sxu.edu
Stacy McMichael
Adjunct Faculty
Phone: 773-298-3421
Email: mcmichael@sxu.edu
Tom McNichols
Fac Spec - Music Ensemble
Phone: 773-298-3425
Email: tmcnichols@sxu.edu
Shawn Salmon
Fac Spec - Music Ensemble
Phone: 773-298-3420
Email: salmon@sxu.edu
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