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Founded in 1972, Five Towns College is an independent, Five Towns College orchestrates a lifelong pursuit of
nonsectarian, coeducational institution of higher education learning that fosters a commitment to ethical, intellectual,
that serves both residential and commuter student and social values. Dedicated to excellence in learning,
populations. It is committed to providing high quality teaching, and scholarship, the College celebrates the worlds
undergraduate and graduate programs at the Associate, of music, media, business, teaching, the performing arts,
Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels that lead to and the entertainment industry. By integrating rigorous
professional and liberal arts degrees. academic inquiry, research, and practical experience, the
College prepares graduates to be articulate and imaginative
ACCREDITATION participants in our democratic society.
Five Towns College is accredited by the Commission on Higher
Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Five Towns College nourishes in its students a global
Schools , 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA19104, 215-662- perspective, through distinctive curricula that combine
5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional content expertise with a general education program.
accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education By bringing students and faculty together in a creative
and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. community, the College facilitates an environment that
respects both individuality and diversity, while challenging
The Education Unit at Five Towns College is accredited by students to expand their unique talents to the fullest.
the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Educa-
tion (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 500, GOALS OF THE COLLEGE
Washington, DC 20036; phone (202) 466-7496. This ac-
creditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and • To foster a learning environment that encourages individual
advanced educator preparation programs. and collaborative creativity and respects the differences of
others.
The College is chartered by the New York State Board of • To develop in undergraduate students college-level
Regents. Its curricula are registered by the New York State proficiencies in general education.
Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue - 2 West • To develop in undergraduate students content expertise
Mezzanine, Albany, New York 12234 (518) 474-3862. consistent with their career objectives.
• To strengthen graduate students' professional-level
THE LONG ISLAND METROPOLITAN REGION proficiencies in content-specific areas.
Five Towns College is situated within an easy commute to • To promote a lifelong commitment to learning and
the places where the world's greatest musicians gather and professional development through curricular and
perform, as well as the varied cultural attractions that make extracurricular offerings that nourish a community of artists
the Long Island Metropolitan Region a mecca of world and scholars.
culture. The educational advantage of being in the artistic
capital of the world cannot be overemphasized. THE CAMPUS
New York City, with everything from Lincoln Center to
Nestled in the rolling hills of Long Island's North Shore, Five
Broadway, is just a train ride away and provides students
Towns College offers students the opportunity to study in an
with some of the best cultural advantages in the world. The
attractive suburban environment. The College's serene 35-acre
opportunity to see, hear and directly experience the plethora
campus, located in the wooded countryside of Dix Hills, in the
of creative activities that only New York City offers is one
town of Huntington, New York, provides students with a park-
that cannot fail to make a student's four years at Five Towns
like refuge where they can achieve their academic goals.
College much more than an opportunity for technical growth.
It is truly a chance to expand every horizon and to mature The campus consists of a number of interconnected structures
intellectually, emotionally, and culturally. that house the academic and other related facilities of the
Closer to campus, the many communities of Long Island abound College. These include a performing arts center, Upbeat
with cultural and recreational opportunities. The sandy shores Café, student center, library, classrooms, gymnasium, ad-
of Jones Beach State Park and the Fire Island National Seashore ministrative offices and The John Lennon Center for Music
are world renowned for their white sandy beaches. Just off and Technology. Residence Halls are located on campus in
campus is Long Island's bustling Route 110 corridor, the home the new Living/Learning Center. The campus also contains
of numerous national and multinational corporations. an attractive central courtyard and athletic fields.
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College President and founders Stanley and Lorraine Cohen with actress Kitty Carlisle
Hart and legendary writers and lyricists Betty Comden and Adolph Green
at a Friars Foundation Annual International Gala Dinner and Ball.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The graduate program in Childhood Education, leading to the The curriculum consists of 36 credits in Master’s level
Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) degree is a direct courses and 25 hours of field experience designed to develop
outgrowth of the Bachelor of Science Program in Childhood or enhance the level of competencies of the classroom
Education. It enables graduates of the B.S. program and teacher in areas of instruction related to grades 1-6. Graduate
other qualified individuals to complete the Regents require- students are taught research skills that will enable them to
ments in this area leading to New York State Certification. select, analyze and evaluate current research articles and
proposals so that they can incorporate select findings into
The program has been designed by the Education faculty their instruction/learning processes.
of Five Towns College and teachers and administrators cur-
rently working in various school districts on Long Island. It Courses are taught by instructors who have the academic
is the intent of this program to enhance student understand- credentials, college teaching and significant professional
ing, pedagogical skills and appreciation of the recent Stan- experience in Childhood Education that enables them to
dards put forth by the Regents. The courses are organized teach practical applications as well as current academic
in progressive tiers from the 500 level up to the research theory and practice.
courses and seminars in the 700 level. The coursework can
be completed in three semesters of full-time study or on a The program framework calls for consonance and coherence
part-time basis. with its theoretical and conceptual base, student outcomes,
courses, instruction and evaluation. The content of courses
The objectives of the program are to provide graduates complement each other and are consistent with the conceptual
students with the ability to: framework of the program.
• teach the history, philosophy and current trends in the field
of childhood education; The graduate program in Childhood Education is designed
• apply current thinking on evaluations and assessment in to develop and enhance the level of competencies of the
the classroom; classroom teacher in areas of instruction related to grades
• teach literacy, mathematics and technology; 1-6, to establish research skills in various education topics
• incorporate different cultures into the classroom; and increase expertise and knowledge of the teacher's role
• meet the educational needs of exceptional children; and in the teaching-learning process.
• evaluate research in the area of Childhood Education.
Graduation Requirements
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER I Credits
ELE 531 Current Issues in Education...................... 3
ELE 533 Evaluation and Assessment of Learning... 3
ELE 534 Exceptional Children and the Schools...... 3
ELE 631 Social Studies in the Elementary School.. 3
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SEMESTER II
ELE 551 Research Methods and Materials.............. 3
ELE 632 Current Mathematical Concepts ............. 3
ADMISSION STANDARDS ELE 633 Literature for Children.............................. 3
ELE 634 Science and Technology........................... 3
Graduate study in Childhood Education leading to the 12
Master of Science in Education degree is open to qualified
individuals who possess an appropriate bachelor’s degree SEMESTER III
with major study in Liberal Arts and Childhood Education ELE 552 Project Seminar......................................... 3
and have qualified for New York State Provisional/Initial ELE 732 Reading and Writing Seminar . ................ 3
Certification as Teacher of Childhood Education. ELE 733 Gifted Child Seminar................................ 3
______ Elective..................................................... 3
Students seeking admission to the Childhood Education
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program leading to a Master of Science in Education degree
must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Childhood Education
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with a G.P.A. of 2.75 or better in education courses that meet
the New York State Regents Standards.
Students may be admitted to the graduate program as ma-
triculants, non-matriculants or matriculated with conditions.
Students may not take more than twelve credits of graduate
work before being accepted for matriculation.
TRANSFER CREDIT
Students who have taken graduate work at another institution
may transfer up to twelve credits toward the Master of
Science in Education degree if the course work was taken
within a three-year period preceding matriculation at
Five Towns College. The number of credits and type of
course work transferred must be approved by the Graduate
Admissions Committee.
Students planning to take graduate courses for transfer credit
at other institutions must have advance approval in writing
from the Academic Affairs' Office.
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The courses below are required of all students in the graduate Students in the graduate program in Jazz/Commercial Music
program in Jazz/Commercial Music leading to the Master take the courses in the music core and select one of the con-
of Music degree. centrations listed below. The 12 credits in the music core,
18 credits in the selected concentration, together with the 6
Credits credits of electives complete the 36-credit requirement for
A.MUSIC CORE......................................................... 12 the Master of Music degree.
B. CONCENTRATION................................................ 18
Composition/Arranging
C. ELECTIVES............................................................ 6
EDU 511 Computer Music Notation 1................ 3
Total 36
EDU 552 Project Seminar................................... 3
MUS 614 Composers Workshop 1....................... 3
MUS 511 Jazz Harmony 1................................... 3
A.MUSIC CORE......................................................... 12 MUS ___ Electives.............................................. 6
MUH 501 Commercial Music Styles................ 3 Total 18
AUD 521 MIDI Concepts................................. 3
EDU 551 Research Methods and Materials..... 3 Music History
MUS 513 Electronic Music Composition 1....... 3 EDU 552 Project Seminar................................... 3
MUH 502 American Songwriters 1900-1960....... 3
MUH 503 The Swing Era..................................... 3
MUH 601 American Musicals to 1940 or
B. CONCENTRATION................................................ 18 MUH 701 American Musicals after 1940............ 3
MUH ___ Electives.............................................. 6
Total 18
C. ELECTIVES . ........................................................ 6
Music Performance
EDU 552 Project Seminar................................... 3
MUS 541 Major Instrument/Voice 1................... 2
MUS 542 Major Instrument/Voice 2................... 2
MUS 641 Major Instrument/Voice 3................... 2
PE __ ___ Performance Ensembles 1-3 . ............. 3
MUS ___ Electives.............................................. 6
Total 18
Music Technology
AUD 500 Multitrack Audio Production............... 3
AUD 511 Nonlinear Production.......................... 3
AUD 512 Advanced Nonlinear Production......... 3
EDU 552 Project Seminar................................... 3
MUS ___ Electives.............................................. 6
Total 18
Choral Conducting
EDU 506 Vocal Music Curriculum..................... 3
EDU 552 Project Seminar................................... 3
EDU 607 Advanced Choral Conducting............. 3
EDU 608 Choral Literature................................. 3
MUS ___ Electives.............................................. 6
Total 18
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SEMESTER II SEMESTER II
* EDU 551 Research Methods and Materials....... 3 + MUH 503 The Swing Era................................... 3
+ MUS 511 Jazz Harmony 1................................. 3 * EDU 551 Research Methods and Materials....... 3
+ MUS ___ Elective.............................................. 3 + MUH ___ Elective.............................................. 3
_______ Elective.............................................. 3 _______ Elective.............................................. 3
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SEMESTER II SEMESTER II
* EDU 551 Research Methods and Materials....... 3 + AUD 511 Nonlinear Production......................... 3
+ MUS 542 Major Instrument/Voice 2.................. 2 * EDU 551 Research Methods and Materials....... 3
+ PE__ ___ Performance Ensemble...................... 1 + MUS ___ Elective.............................................. 3
+ MUS ___ Elective.............................................. 3 _______ Elective.............................................. 3
_______ Elective.............................................. 3 12
12
SEMESTER I Credits
* AUD 521 MIDI Concepts.................................. 3
+ EDU 506 Vocal Music Curriculum.................... 3
* MUH 501 Commercial Music Styles.................. 3
* MUS 513 Electronic Music Composition.......... 3
12
SEMESTER II
* EDU 551 Research Methods and Materials....... 3
+ EDU 607 Advanced Choral Conducting............ 3
+ MUS____ Elective(s).......................................... 3
________ Elective.............................................. 3
12
SEMESTER III
+ EDU 552 Project Seminar.................................. 3
+ EDU 608 Choral Literature................................ 3
+ MUS____ Elective(s).......................................... 3
________ Elective.............................................. 3
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The graduate program in Music Education requires The courses below are required of all students in the graduate
satisfactory completion of 36 credits of approved graduate program in Music Education leading to the Master of Music
courses including a research project and 25 hours of field degree.
experience. It is designed for those individuals who
Credits
have Provisional/Initial Certification and wish to attain
A.MUSIC CORE......................................................... 12
Professional Certification to teach grades K-12. Twenty-
B.MUSIC EDUCATION............................................. 18
four (24) of these credits must be completed in residence in
C.ELECTIVES............................................................. 6
order to be eligible for the Master's Degree. The program
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provides qualified students the opportunity to advance their
study and research in music education and earn a Master of A.MUSIC CORE......................................................... 12
Music degree (M.M.). All requirements must be completed AUD 521 MIDI Concepts................................. 3
within five years of the date of matriculation. MUH 501 Commercial Music Styles................ 3
MUS 511 Jazz Harmony 1................................ 3
ADMISSION STANDARDS MUS 513 Electronic Music Composition 1...... 3
All applicants for admission are required to have Provisional/ B. MUSIC EDUCATION............................................. 18
Initial Certification and demonstrate by audition significant EDU 531 Current Issues in Education............. 3
musical skills and a commitment to the advancement of their EDU 542 Music in the Elementary School...... 3
personal and professional accomplishments. Completion of EDU 551 Research Methods and Materials..... 3
an undergraduate major in music education with at least 36 EDU 552 Project Seminar................................ 3
credits of applied music courses and a 2.75 overall G.P.A. EDU 603 Computers in Music Education........ 3
are required for admission. EDU/ELE Elective............................................. 3
C. ELECTIVES . ........................................................ 6
Students in the graduate program in Music Education take
18 credits of music education courses, 12 credits of music MUSIC EDUCATION
core courses, and 6 elective credits to complete the 36- credit Master of Music Degree (M.M.)
requirement for the Master of Music degree. Recommended Sequence of Courses
HEGIS Code: 0832
Graduation Requirements
SEMESTER I Credits
1. Satisfactory completion of thirty-six (36) credits of AUD 521 MIDI Concepts.................................. 3
course work that are designed to have the student acquire EDU 531 Current Issues in Education............... 3
knowledge, expertise, and research skills in the field; MUH 501 Commercial Music Styles.................. 3
2. 25 hours of field experience; MUS 513 Electronic Music Composition 1....... 3
3. A minimum of 24 credits at the College; 12
4. A minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0; and SEMESTER II
5. A research project approved by the Graduate Advisor. MUS 511 Jazz Harmony 1................................. 3
EDU 551 Research Methods and Materials....... 3
Candidates for the master's degree must complete all re- EDU 542 Music in the Elementary School........ 3
quirements within five years of the date of matriculation. _______ Elective.............................................. 3
If continuous matriculation has not been maintained, a 12
reevaluation of credentials will be required.
SEMESTER III
MUSIC EDUCATION RESEARCH CENTER EDU 603 Computers in Music Education......... 3
EDU 552 Project Seminar.................................. 3
The Music Education Research Center (MERC) is available EDU/ELE Elective.............................................. 3
to help public school districts and music teachers develop _______ Elective.............................................. 3
outstanding music programs of excellence. 12
Total 36
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Newport Jazz Festival promoter George Wein being presented with an Honorary Doctorate
from College President Dr. Stanley Cohen and Artist-in-Residence Ervin Drake.
The program in music education emphasizes the preparation The program in music history and literature emphasizes
of music administrators, teachers, and researchers who are the scholarly study of music and its relationship to other
able to think abstractly, generalize knowledge, carry on fields such as social, political and art history. Competencies
research and apply research findings to their own areas of include bibliographic research, analytic techniques and
specialization, and communicate effectively both orally writing skills.
and in written form. The program involves the scholarly
study of the philosophical and psychological foundations of The ability to work conceptually with the relationships
music education and the processes of teaching and learning between music and music literature within cultural/historical
music. Additional studies are recommended in such areas contexts is essential as is knowledge of various historical
as performance, history of the other arts, the humanities and periods, and the ability to produce and defend scholarly
social sciences. work.
Acceptance in the music education program requires at least Acceptance in the program of music history and literature
three years of teaching experience, an interview, audition requires an interview, audition, and submission of a historical
and a record of outstanding pedagogical achievement as research essay demonstrating a high level of scholarly
evidenced in the three required letters of recommendation. potential together with representative writing samples.
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Establishment of Matriculation
International special students taking fewer than twelve cred- Individuals who have been accepted for matriculation in a
its a semester are not eligible for a student visa. All special Doctoral Degree Program are eligible to apply for a Graduate
students taking 6 or more credits a semester must comply Fellowship. Applications may be obtained from the Graduate
with New York State immunization regulations. Advisor in the Registrar's Office.
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The Plan of Study includes 30 credits of core curriculum Students in the Doctoral Program must complete a Plan
courses indicated below, 18 program credits and 12 elective of Study prior to the end of their first year with the signed
credits for a total of 60 credits. approval of the Administration, 12 credits during the first
two years of study and all requirements within ten years of
Course Title Credits the date of matriculation. Exceptions are granted only in
EDU 509 Jazz Pedagogy...................................... 3 medical emergencies with the permission of the Doctoral
EDU 512 Computer Music Notation 2................. 3 Governance Committee. Other exceptions are reviewed on
EDU 541 College Teaching.................................. 3 a case-by-case basis, but approval is very rare and appeals
EDU 651 Doctoral Research ............................... 3 are actively discouraged.
MUH 605 Jazz History and Literature.................. 3
MUH 702 Modern Jazz......................................... 3 The following regulations are in effect for all doctoral
MUH 703 Contemporary Music Seminar............. 3 students:
MUS 512 Jazz Harmony 2.................................... 3
MUS 531 Keyboard Harmony.............................. 3 1. Students must register for MUS 801 Doctoral Advisement
MUS 631 Jazz/Commercial Piano........................ 3 each semester after completion of EDU 652 Doctoral
Total 30 Seminar. Registration for Doctoral Advisement entitles
students to access the Music Education Research Center and
consult with their major professor in regard to their research
Transfer Credit project/dissertation.
There is no provision for advanced standing at the doctoral 2. If a student, who is still within the ten-year time period
level. Graduate courses completed at an accredited for degree completion, does not register for at least one three
institution, not applied to another graduate degree, completed credit course, matriculation will lapse unless he/she registers
with a grade of A or B, and not more than three years old, for EDU 652 Doctoral Seminar or MUS 800 Continuous
may be presented for transfer of credit. Grades below B in Registration.
graduate classes do not carry doctoral credit.
Students who fail to maintain matriculation by the end of the
given semester will be considered to have withdrawn and
will be required to reapply for admission to continue work-
Comprehensive Examination/Candidacy ing toward his or her degree. Readmission to the program
is not guaranteed.
Before admission to degree candidacy, students must pass
a Comprehensive Examination that tests the extent of the Performance Ensembles
student’s knowledge in the general field of study and the
area of specialization. The examination should be taken Doctoral students may be assigned to conduct or perform in
after completion of the 30 credit core curriculum and before major ensembles or chamber groups. These assignments are
completion of all course work. based on the interest of the student and made in consultation
with the Music Division Chair and Dean of Graduate
Doctoral candidates must be registered for either course Studies.
credit or MUS 800 Continuous Registration in every
semester until they graduate. Nine credits per semester are Leave of Absence
required for full-time status.
In extraordinary cases a student may be granted a leave of
Students will only be permitted a second attempt to pass the absence upon written application to the Division Chair and
Comprehensive Examination upon the recommendation of with the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies. Leave
the Doctoral Governance Committee. The second examina- of absences are typically granted only in cases of serious
tion may not take place until four months after the date of illness. The duration of the leave may be counted as part of
the first examination. the five years allowed for completion of the degree.
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Doctoral programs require the completion of a dissertation, Candidates in the composition and arranging program must
a composition, or an article for publication in a scholarly compose a major work as well as a portfolio of other shorter
journal, prepared under the supervision of a major works. Registration for Doctoral Seminar is required until
professor, which meets required standards of scholarship the completion of the portfolio. Regulations governing
and demonstrates the candidate’s ability to conduct original publication of compositions are the same as those governing
research. publication of dissertations. The required abstract must
address the formal, stylistic, and technical elements of the
The Dissertation Proposal should include a statement on compositions. In addition to the composition of an extended
the significance/need for the study, research methodology, work, three performances of other compositions are required
possible conclusions and recommendations for further in a variety of media.
research, and cite examples of literature related to the
topic. Candidates are encouraged to submit proposals
before completion of their first two years of study, and in
no case later than the end of their third year of enrollment.
Candidates may not offer their dissertation to any agency
for publication without explicit approval in writing from the
Doctoral Governance Committee.
Upon completion of all required courses and the dissertation, University Microfilms, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan processes
the candidate must petition for a Final Oral Examination. the document and sends catalog information to the Library of
The examination focuses on the final document itself but Congress for printing and distribution of cards for depository
can include general questioning related to the field of study catalogs and libraries. The abstract of the dissertation is
within the scope of the dissertation. The Doctoral Gover- printed in Microfilm Abstracts and distributed to leading
nance Committee appoints at least three faculty members libraries in the United States and elsewhere, and to a select
to schedule and conduct the examination. list of journals and abstracting services. Two copies of the
After successful completion of the examination, the candidate dissertation are archived in the Music Education Research
submits three copies of the dissertation and abstract to the Center (MERC) located in the College Library, where they
Doctoral Governance Committee. serve as records of the student’s research.
The Doctoral Governance Committee will recommend Successful candidates are encouraged to submit dissertation
conferral of the doctoral degree by the College Board of material for publication in scholarly or professional journals.
Trustees upon receipt of the final copies of the approved Suitable acknowledgment must indicate the publication to
dissertation. A processing and microfilming fee must be be a dissertation, or portion of a dissertation, submitted in
paid to the Bursar’s Office, with a copyright fee if the student partial fulfillment of the requirements for a doctoral degree
elects to have the dissertation copyrighted. at Five Towns College.
Jo Sullivan-Loesser and Susan Loesser with Ervin Drake and David Eliscu before
award ceremony conferring Honorary Doctor of Music (Mus.D.) degrees upon Frank
Loesser and Edward Eliscu members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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ELE 631 SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY ELE 733 GIFTED CHILD SEMINAR
SCHOOL 3 Credits 3 Class Hours
3 Credits 5 Field Experience Hours 3 Class Hours
Current educational theories and research as they relate to
The study of the social sciences and how they can be the education of the creative and gifted child. Study and
applied to the learning standards for the elementary school analysis of special instructional patterns for educating the
curriculum. The integration of history, geography, economics gifted child.
and civics into the teaching and learning processes.
Current curriculum and instructional practices. Special Completion of a research project/dissertation developed from
attention is given to national and local reform efforts, standards- a previously prepared project outline. A copy of the final
based planning and teaching, school-based management, document is filed in the Music Education Research Center
multicultural environments, assessment and accountability. (MERC) and becomes the property of the College Library.
This course may be repeated without credit.
EDU 571-672 JAZZ ORCHESTRA LITERATURE 1-4 EDU 607 ADVANCED CHORAL CONDUCTING
3 Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Credits 3 Class Hours
The Band Director is provided the opportunity to play and Advanced conducting techniques: score analysis; conducting
conduct standard and current jazz orchestra literature. patterns; emphasis on the demands of tempo, dynamics
Rehearsal strategies, techniques, and warmup routines articulation and text. Study of varied styles in choral music,
are discussed, analyzed and evaluated in the context of choral conducting pedagogy, and literature suitable for
preparing for public performance. school performance.
MUH 602 POETS OF TIN PAN ALLEY MUH 611 JOHN LENNON
3 Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Credits 3 Class Hours
The lyrics of the great songwriters who dominated American The musical artistry of John Lennon and his influence on
popular music from the turn of the century to the 1960s are contemporary popular music. In depth analysis of his most
analyzed in relation to the music. These include Irving Berlin, enduring work; pre and post Beatles. Songs such as: Imagine,
Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart. Norwegian Wood, Revolution, In My Life, Mother, Lucy in
Oscar Hammerstein II, Howard Dietz and E.Y. Harburg, the Sky With Diamonds, and others are used to illustrate his
Dorothy Fields and Leo Robin, and Johnny Mercer. diversity as a composer and lyricist; thus, exploring the wide
range of his influences. Investigation into his political activism
MUH 605 JAZZ HISTORY AND LITERATURE and influence on social-issues during the 1960’s and 1970’s.
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
Comprehensive overview of jazz history from its earliest MUH 701 AMERICAN MUSICALS AFTER 1940
origins to the present. Study of selected jazz innovators and 3 Credits 3 Class Hours
analysis of their music. Methods and materials of research; Development of musical theatre in America from 1940 to
focus on a specific era or work of an influential jazz impro- present. Study of the cultures, social customs, production
viser, arranger or composer. techniques and theatres that influenced music in this type of
production. Emphasis on the works of Rodgers and Ham-
MUH 606 HOAGY CARMICHAEL merstein, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Frank
3 Credits 3 Class Hours Loesser, Lerner and Lowe, and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The impact of Hoagy Carmichael’s music on the entertain-
ment world, including the motion picture industry, will be MUH 702 MODERN JAZZ
explored together with the socio-economic climate of the 3 Credits 3 Class Hours
times. Songs such as: Stardust, Lazy River, Heart and Soul, Study of jazz after 1958; emphasis on the Free jazz idioms and
Two Sleepy People, Skylark, Small Fry, Lazy Bones and the liberation of melody from the fetters of traditional harmonic
Georgia On My Mind are used to analyze the special and and rhythm patterns. Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Ornette
enduring appeal of his melodies, harmonies and lyrics. Coleman, Eric Dolphy, Albert Ayler, Cecil Taylor, Roscoe
Mitchell, Sun Ra, Chick Corea, and Herbie Hancock.
MUH 607 GEORGE AND IRA GERSHWIN
3 Credits 3 Class Hours MUH 703 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC SEMINAR
George and Ira Gershwin: the development of their dual 3 Credits 3 Class Hours
artistry through study of their greatest songs and shows, Study and analysis of major contemporary musical styles
collaborative process, and orientation and relationship to the and composition techniques. Intensive examination and
world in which they lived. The reasons for their continued evaluation of composers whose works can be categorized
popularity and the art of simultaneous and interactive lyric as innovative, influential and trend setting.
and music writing which they exemplify are examined.
PERFORMANCE/COMPOSITION/ARRANGING
MUS 612 ARRANGING FOR STUDIO ORCHESTRA Practicum for composer/arrangers including performance
3 Credits 3 Class Hours and discussion of student works. Emphasis on larger per-
forming mediums on a grander scale utilizing arranging and
Arranging techniques for the Studio Orchestra. Special orchestration techniques. Exploration of melodic, harmonic
voicings, orchestral combinations and reharmonization and rhythmic devices laying the groundwork for advanced
techniques as applied to the string, woodwind, brass and portfolio development.
percussion sections of the studio orchestra. Analysis and
application of the techniques of major arrangers and com-
posers such as Gil Evans, Pat Williams, Claus Ogerman and MUS 800 CONTINUOUS REGISTRATION
Henry Mancini. +0 Credit
MUS 614 COMPOSERS WORKSHOP Required of doctoral students for maintenance of matriculated
3 Credits 3 Class Hours status. Students must register for MUS 800 every semester
in which they do not take at least one 3-credit course.
Practicum for composer/arrangers including performance and
Registration for this course entitles students to use the
discussion of student works. Emphasis on jazz/commercial
library and other research facilities, consult members of the
idioms. Typical melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic devices
faculty, and participate in College activities. This course
and techniques are analyzed to provide an understanding of
may be repeated and carries no credit toward graduate degree
stylistic trends in contemporary popular music. Original
requirements.
compositions by students based upon creative inclinations.
+Two equated credits for the determination of tuition.
MUS 631 JAZZ/COMMERCIAL PIANO
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
Prerequisite: MUS 531 MUS 801 DOCTORAL ADVISEMENT
Prerequisite: EDU 652
Jazz/Commercial piano performance; study of popular
standard songs and blues progressions; development of Doctoral students are required to meet periodically with their
improvisational technique; the diatonic modes and a variety major professor to review their Plan of Study and progress
of harmonic progressions used by contemporary pianists. toward completion of their research project. Advisement
Analysis of solos by Bud Powell, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, must be taken each semester. Special fee required. MUS 801
Chick Corea and Dick Hyman. does not meet the requirement for continuous registration.
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PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES
BAND ENSEMBLES
Charles Strouse three-time Tony Award winning composer of Bye Bye Birdie, Annie,
Applause, Rags, Golden Boy and the theme song for All In The Family, surrounded by
members of the cast appearing in the recent College production of Strouse on Strouse.
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THEATRE
Studio B is equipped with the ORAM BEQ 32 channel con- FILM/TELEVISION STUDIO
sole. Dynamics are by dbx 160X, Aphex Expressor, Aphex
Compeller, Aphex Expander/Gate and Symetrix Expander/ Located within The John Lennon Center for Music
Gate. FX include Aphex Aural Exciter Type C, Digitech and Technology, the Film/Television Studio is a multi-
Time Machine, Lexicon PCM91, Lexicon MPX500, and formatted suite consisting of a soundstage, editing lab,
Sony D7. control room, and classrooms. The soundstage is a
professional production facility equipped with lighting
Multitrack Recorders are Tascam DA-98, Tascam DA-78, grid, cyclorama, and green screen. The editing lab
Tascam DA-38 and Otari MTR-90 II. Playback and ar- utilizes Avid and Final Cut Pro non-linear editing systems
chiving devices include Tascam DA-40 DAT, Tascam 112B as well as the latest in effects and soundtrack software.
Cassette, Panasonic DVD RP82, JVC Super VHS ET, and Representative cameras include Arriflex SR3 Super
Panasonic Video Machine DS555. 16mm, SR2 Super 16mm, and S 16mm film cameras,
Panasonic HVX-200 HD P2 with Firestore, Canon XL2
Amps and Speakers include QSC Power Amp EX2500 and miniDV, Sony DSR-390 and DSR-250 digicam, and JVC
Event Powered Monitor 20/20. Monitors include Panasonic GY-500 miniDV. Lighting equipment includes KinoFlo,
42” Plasma HDTV and View Sonic V61816 Flat Panels. Arri, Mole-Richardson, Chimera, and Lowell, with a full
complement of Matthews and Bogen grip equipment.
Non-linear editing systems include ProTools HD1 running Camera support equipment consists of Sachtler, Bogen,
on the Apple G5 platform. Cartoni, and Worrall, as well as a car mount and an 18ft
remote control camera crane. Dollies include Moviola,
Matthews, and Fisher, as well as numerous curved and
Studio C is an all-digital facility based upon the ProTools op-
straight track. Light meters by Sekonic and Spectra. Field
erating platform and utilizing the ProControl master control
audio recorders by Marantz, Shure, Fostex, and Audio
surface with two Fader Packs and one Edit Pack. ProTools
Technica. Microphones and lavalieres by Sennheiser,
is v. HD3, which includes two 192 interfaces providing 24
Sony, Shure and Audio Technica. Video monitors by
analog I/O, Sync I/O, Apple G5, ViewSonic 18” flat panel
JVC, Transvideo, and Marshall. HD-Video monitors by
monitors, and Panasonic 42" Plasma HDTV. Dynamics
Sony. There is also a full complement of video and film
include Empirical Labs Distressor w/English Mod, Manly
lens filters, and a wide assortment of gels and diffusion
opto Comp, Summit Audio TLA-100 Stereo Compressor,
by Rosco and Lee. In all, the Film/Television Studio
Orban Stereo Parametric EQ, Urei Stereo Graphic EQ,
maintains enough equipment to fill several grip trucks.
PreSonus M80 – 8 ch. Mic Pre, ProTools HD Pre-8 ch.
Mic Pre, Focusrite Red 7 single ch. Mic Pre, Avalon ST-
737 single ch. Mic Pre, and Amek 9098 single ch. Mic Pre ELECTRONIC MUSIC -- MIDI LAB
w/parametric EQ. Playback and archiving devices include
Panasonic DS-555 SVHS, Tascam 112 Cassette, Tascam The MIDI Lab is equipped with MacIntosh G-5 or faster
DA-40 DAT, Panasonic DVD, and Panasonic 50” Plasma computers with dual processors. Workstations are equipped
HDTV. Amps and speakers include Genelec 1031 APM for with KORG Triton Keyboards and Pro Tools v 6.9 or higher.
left, right, rear and center channels, and Genelec 7060 12” Additional software packages include Digital Performer,
subwoofer, and Yamaha NS 10s. MIDI equipment includes Reason Band in a Box, Office 2001 and Finale 2002. The
MIDIman Oxygen 8 Keyboard and MOTU MIDI Timepiece MIDI Lab is equipped with an LCD projection system and
AV. Multitrack recorder is Tascam DA-98HR. an HP color high-resolution network printer. All worksta-
tions are connected to the FTC LAN and have access to the
Internet.
MUSIC STUDIOS
The College provides a limited number of music studios for STUDIO AND NEW SPACE THEATRES
individual and small group use. These studios may be used
by students who make application for their use, according Both the Studio Theatre and the New Space Theatre provide
to availability, at least one day in advance of the intended a more intimate setting for rehearsal and performances.
time of practice, and pay a fee at that time. Except for those These facilities are equipped with computerized lighting
rooms that have pianos, students are required to provide and and digital sound systems, dance surfaces, and a variety of
use their own instruments and equipment. specialized equipment.
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The Computer Graphics Lab is equipped with Macintosh The Campus Bookstore, located near the Student Lounge,
G-5 computers with dual processors utilizing the latest in carries all of the materials that students require. From
MAC operating systems. Each computer is loaded with an textbooks and sweatshirts, to score paper and backpacks,
Adobe suite and includes Adobe After Effects, Photoshop the Campus Bookstore carries all items at discount prices,
CS, Illustrator CS, GoLive CS, and InDesign CS, as well as and is open each day when the College is in session, from
Avid Xpress Pro, Final Cut Pro HD, Microsoft Office Suite, orientation day through final examination week.
and Final Draft. The Mac Lab is equipped with an LCD
projection system and an HP color high-resolution network Car Registration and Parking
printer. All workstations are connected to the FTC LAN All vehicles operating on the College campus must be regis-
and have access to the Internet. tered with the Public Safety Office where registration forms
and parking stickers may be obtained, and a valid registra-
tion sticker must be properly displayed on the vehicle at
KEYBOARD LAB all times. Unregistered vehicles may be towed away at the
owner’s expense. Students must adhere to all posted traffic
The Keyboard Laboratory contains electronic piano and parking regulations at all times. Vehicles parked on
keyboards and is used for the teaching of functional piano campus after 12:00 AM must have a resident student park-
skills. The Keyboard Lab is open on a convenient schedule to ing sticker or a temporary overnight parking pass, which
facilitate student practice and progress. Additional keyboards may be obtained from the Public Safety Office. Violations
are available for student use in the Music Education Research of College Parking Regulations carry a fine.
Center located in the Five Towns College Library.
Resident students with sophomore standing and higher may
register a vehicle on campus. Freshmen may register a vehicle
PC LAB with permission from the Dean of Students for good cause.
The College does not endorse any specific computer hard- PC Standards
ware or software supplier, and will support any computer
meeting the specifications listed below. However, when Hardware and Software
students plan to purchase a Mac-style computer, the College • Window XP or Windows Vista operating system
is pleased to recommend Apple Computers and advises that • 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
Apple provides an educational discount of 10% to college • 1 GB system memory
students generally. Five Towns College students receive an • 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available
additional 5% discount when they purchase computers online space
through the College’s website or by utilizing the following • Support for DirectX 9 Graphics with WDDM Driver and
hyperlink: http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/rout- 128 MB of graphics memory
ingpage.html • DVD-ROM Drive
• USB Flash Drive
The College reserves the right to make modifications to these • Microsoft Office 2007 (Standard Edition)
requirements from time-to-time in response to technological • Anti-Virus Software
advances. • Anti-Spyware Software
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LIBRARY
The planning and carrying out of social and recreational The Record, the College newspaper, is issued periodically
activities are the responsibility of the Student Council. Such and features student-written articles about campus events
activities may take the form of an on-campus event, such as a and activities.
musical theatre production or jazz concert, or an off-campus
activity, such as a trip to Manhattan or a concert. STUDENT HANDBOOK
The participation of students in the work of selected College At this event, students get the opportunity to speak firsthand
standing committees is welcomed. Invitations to join these with broadcast executives and entertainment attorneys. Career
committees are extended at the beginning of each semester. decisions are explored, and students can find out directly from
The committees meet four times each semester. the experts about trends in the music industry.
Student Services
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Located in Room 107, the Academic Support Center is open Academic planning and advisement are an integral part of the
to all Five Towns College students on a drop-in basis. The ongoing educational process at the College and begin as soon
Center provides tutoring, academic counseling, learning as the student is accepted. Each student is assigned to a faculty
strategy seminars, and a variety of other services designed member who serves as his her academic advisor. Conferences
to help each student reach his or her academic potential. The with their academic advisors provide opportunities for students
Center also administers the College’s HEOP, PASS, SCOPE to plan their programs and review their academic progress.
and MORE programs. Prior to each registration period academic advisors help
students to prepare their program for the following semester.
• HEOP (Higher Education Opportunity Program) is de- Academic advisors may be consulted for individual needs
signed for academically and economically disadvantaged at any time throughout the academic year during a regular
students. If selected for the program, HEOP participants schedule of office hours. Although academic advisement
are required to attend a pre-freshman program during the is provided, students are solely responsible for their course
summer preceding fall entry. Advising, counseling, tutor- selections and for meeting degree requirements.
ing and financial assistance are provided for these students
for the duration of their degree programs if eligibility
requirements are continuously met. CAREER SERVICES AND EXPERIENTIAL
LEARNING CENTER
• PASS (Promoting Academic Success for Students) is
designed to provide academic support to those students The Career Services and Experiential Learning Center makes
who meet the academic requirements for HEOP but do not students aware of job opportunities and helps them acquire
qualify for financial assistance. PASS participants have the necessary skills in searching for jobs, preparing resumes
access to the same advising, counseling, and tutoring ser- and cover letters, and doing well in interviews.
vices that are essential to the success of HEOP students.
The selection of a career is one of the most crucial decisions a
student is called upon to make. The College's career education
• SCOPE (Serving Opportunity Program Students Edu-
program, which includes testing, guidance, and reading materi-
cationally) is designed to address the unique challenges
als, seeks to assist each student in making that decision.
faced by international students while attending the College.
Eligible foreign students receive advisement, counseling The Center also facilitates the internship, co-operative education,
and tutoring services tailored to their specific needs, which study abroard, and after experiential learning opportunities.
often includes programs to strengthen English language
skills and processing student visas and other governmental
documents. HEALTH SERVICES
• MORE (Motivated, Organized, Realistic and Enthusiastic) Information and help for students with emotional problems
is designed to provide support services and reasonable and referrals for professional psychological services are made
learning accommodations to students with documented available through the College Counseling Office. Lectures
learning disabilities. and literature are offered in such areas as sex, family, mar-
riage, nutrition, and personal health.
TUTORIAL SERVICES The College does not provide on campus medical services,
but does maintain a relationship with the Dolan Health Center
One of the forms of academic assistance given to students off campus for students. In addition, the College does require
who require help in their courses is the tutoring service pro- that students purchase mandatory health insurance through
vided by faculty members and peer tutors. A student can see the College, unless they present proof of health insurance
his/her instructors during office hours. A student can also through their own provider at the time of registration or
receive assistance in the Academic Support Center. re-registration.
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The Living/Learning Center is a complex of four residence Five Towns College reserves the right to offer a portion of
halls. Each building has a variety of single and double rooms, each degree program in an online course format. In such
internet access, cable TV, telephone, and other service. A cases, the College expects that students registering for these
minimum mandatory meal plan is required. Students inter- courses will supply their own computer and access to the
ested in on-campus living must file a separate application. internet, as set forth in the Catalog section entitled “Computer
If granted, a housing license is valid for the current academic Requirements.” The College also reserves the right to limit
year/semester. While every effort is made to accommodate the number of online courses that any student may pursue
the housing needs of continuing students, the College does wholly online. In order to ensure the integrity of online
not warrant that a subsequent license will be issued beyond courses, the College may require students enrolled in online
the current academic year/semester. In order to respond to courses to present themselves at the College for a variety
the high demand for on-campus housing, students who have of reasons, including course orientation, and midsemester
resided on campus for six (6) semesters may only remain in and final examinations.
residence on-campus thereafter with the permission of the
Dean of Residential Life. OFFICIAL EMAIL NOTICES
Students who reside on campus are required to attend classes All Five Towns College students are provided with an of-
on a full-time basis, and to carry a course schedule of classes ficial email address when they initially register for College.
that meets five (5) days per week, except with permission of Students are expected to check their official email box
the Dean of Residential Life. regularly for official notices and other important information
from the College. Students will be deemed to have received
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
notifications from the College that have been transmitted to
New Student Orientation is designed to familiarize students their email address.
with the College and with the social and recreational resources
in the area.
Orientation includes an introduction of the general education
technological competency skills necessary to utilize various
learning technologies, including knowledge of computer
hardware and software, file management, word processing,
spreadsheets, Internet, and email systems. It includes an
overview of college policies and regulations, with emphasis
on the development of self-management, career planning,
and decision making skills.
Orientation events include a special schedule of informal
small group meetings where freshmen may share opinions and
plans with other students and faculty members in a relaxed
and comfortable environment. Students are encouraged to
participate in varied campus activities so that they may become
well-adjusted members of the College community.
PERSONAL COUNSELING
The individuality of each student is a basic concern of the
College. Every effort is made to provide an environment in
which each student can develop his or her particular capabilities
and interests to the fullest. The College Counseling Office
provides personal counseling in a confidential setting to assist
students in making decisions related to personal and academic
situations. Referral to outside professional agencies may be
made in situations requiring more specialized counseling.
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Academic Information
The College seeks to make available the finest quality of GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
instruction. Students are expected to achieve appropriate A student who believes that he or she has been personally
levels of academic performance, to be familiar with pre- aggrieved or discriminated against by a staff or faculty
requisites for admission to specific courses, and to be aware member should first seek to resolve the problem through
of requirements for graduation and other regulations as discussion with that individual. Failing a resolution of the
announced in official College publications. matter, the student may then bring the matter in written
The Registrar's Office is responsible for the registration of students form to the attention either of the chairperson of the pro-
and the maintenance of all academic records and credentials. gram involved or the supervisor of the particular service or
Students should address all requests and/or petitions about matters activity. A written response will be made within two weeks.
of academic standing to the Academic Standards Committee. If the student is dissatisfied with the decision, he/she may
then appeal to the Vice President/Provost for redress. The
GRADING SYSTEM College's complete FERPA Policy Statement is available in
The following grading system is used for graduate courses:
the Registrar's Office.
GRADE INCOMPLETE GRADES (I)
GRADE QUALITY OF ACHIEVEMENT POINTS
I is a grade recorded for a course in which a student has
A Excellent........................... 90-100 4.0
failed to complete certain work or has been absent from the
B Good................................. 80-89 3.0
final examination because of circumstances beyond his/her
C Passing.............................. 70-79 2.0
control. The written approvals of the Chairperson and Dean
F Failure............................... 0-69 0.0
are required before an I grade may be given. An incomplete
WU Unofficial Withdrawal...... 0.0
which is not removed before the tenth week of the following
I Incomplete........................ —
semester becomes an F. Responsibility for removing an INC
W Official Withdrawal.......... —
within this time limit rests with the student.
AU Audit (Not For Credit)...... —
T Transfer Credit.................. — WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES OR COLLEGE
P In-Service Credit............... __
F In-Service Credit............... __ Students who find it necessary to withdraw from courses or
College are required to notify their academic advisors, secure
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (G.P.A.) their approval, and complete all necessary forms. Program
change fees must be paid in the Bursar's Office, and the
Grade point averages are computed by multiplying the
completed forms must be presented to the Registrar's Office
point value of each grade by the credits designated for each
before a student can be considered officially withdrawn from
course. This gives the grade point total. The sum of these
courses or College.
totals divided by the number of credits attempted gives the
G.P.A. for the semester. Students may withdraw from courses without penalty during
the first ten weeks of a semester with a grade of "W." A student
LEAVE OF ABSENCE who has not filed an official Withdrawal Form and who has been
Students applying for a leave of absence must file a Leave excessively absent will be assigned a grade of "WU" (Unofficial
of Absence form and seek approval of the Academic Stan- Withdrawal), which is equivalent to an "F" grade.
dards Committee. Recipients of financial aid, in the form
Official withdrawal status is based on the date of receipt and
of grants, scholarships, or loans, are reminded that a leave
approval of a completed Withdrawal or Program Change
of absence does not in and of itself constitute a waiver of
Request form and not on the last date of attendance. Stu-
the College's Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress.
dents who withdraw from the College will receive grades in
A waiver must be applied for separately in accordance with
accordance with the procedures detailed above.
published College policy. Students applying for a leave of
absence for a semester in progress are cautioned to consult STUDENT RECORDS
with the Financial Aid Office before making application. FiveTowns College complies with the provisions of the Family
AUDITING COURSES Educational Rights and PrivacyAct of 1974. Students have the
right to inspect and review certain of their educational records
A student may audit a course by obtaining written permission from and to correct inaccurate or misleading data through hearings.
the Division Chair and registering for the course after paying the The student's right to privacy is also protected by limiting the
per credit fee. Audited courses may not be taken later for credit. transfer of these records without the student's consent.
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Michael Feinstein with the Jingle Belles at recent visit to the College.
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Education Faculty
SUSAN BARR, Associate Professor
B.A., Hunter College
M.S., Hofstra University
Ph.D., Capella University
Professional with dual New York State certification in special
education and levels K-6, and former teacher in the U.S. Virgin
Islands, Dr. Barr has worked with multicultural populations
at all levels of education. Member of HEOPPO-Long Island
Region, National Association for Developmental Education
(NCADE), and Adults and Children with Learning and
Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD).
Brentwood and New York City public school teacher. Hockey, Basketball, Tennis Coach. Member: Huntington
Historical Society; Greater Long Island Running Club.
JEFF DAILEY, Associate Professor
B.A., Wagner College JOHN SHORTER, Associate Professor
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., New York University B.A., State University College at Geneseo, NY
M.A., New York University
Director of Fine and Performing Arts, Deer Park. Expanded
Former Secondary School Theatre Program Coordinator at
school district theatre program; developed partnerships with
Manhasset High School. Contributor to and developer of the
several theatre companies and the NYC Student Shakespeare
New York State Learning Standards for the Arts and Content
Festival; began The Puppet Project, a program to increase
Area Specialty Test for Theatre Certification. Item reviewer,
reading and writing proficiency in elementary schools.
developer, and scorer for ASSETS Theatre Arts Assessment.
Former President of, and current Board Trustee for, the New
JOSEPH DEL GIUDICE, Assistant Professor
York State Theatre Education Association. President of the
B.S., M.S., Long Island University: C.W. Post College
Long Island Theatre Education Association.
Mathematics teacher, Half Hollow School District. Coached
American Computer Science League teams. MARIANNA STEELE, Assistant Professor
B.A., Transylvania University
ROSE HUTCHERSON, Assistant Professor M.A., Georgetown College
B.S., M.A., SUNY Binghamton SAS/SDA College of New Rochelle
M.S.Ed., SUNY Albany Ed.D., St. John's University
Ed.D., Hofstra University
Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Curriculum,
Director of 21st Century Grant, Amityville, UFSD. Former Hempstead, UFSD; New Teacher Mentor; science teacher.
Associate Director Long Island Regional School Support Member: ASCD, NADCO, NABSE, LIASCD, SAANYS
Center at Eastern Suffolk BOCES. Consultant to NYSED and PDK.
in Office of K-12 Initiatives.
LINDA STOLLOW, Assistant Professor
MADELINE NELSON, Assistant Professor B.S., SUNY Old Westbury
B.S., North Adams State College M.S., Long Island University: C.W. Post College
M.S.Ed., Hofstra University
Science teacher-Syosset Central School District. Coach for
Experienced reading teacher, West Islip School District. East Western Long Island Regional Science Olympiad.
Islip Teacher Center in-service instructor.
NYLES TEICHER, Assistant Professor
NINA PRASSO, Associate Professor Director, Distance Learning
B.A., M.S.Ed., Specialist Diploma, CUNY Queens College B.A., Queens College
Ed.D., Teachers College Columbia University M.A., M.ED., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University
District Coordinator of Music and the Arts, Garden City Experienced public school educator, former faculty member
UFSD. Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, at Columbia University, Distance Education developer
Kappa Delta Pi National Educational Honor Society. since 1993.
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DEAN KARAHALIS, Assistant Professor, Music JOSEPH D. LA ROSA, Professor Emeritus, Music
Director of Instrumental Music B.S., M.S., New York University
Mus.B., Mannes College of Music D.M.A., University of Arizona
M.A., Queens College; P.D., Hofstra University
Conductor of choral, orchestral and operatic music.
Founder of The Concert Pops as well as the conductor and Former Director of Performing and Fine Arts, Mineola
music director. He has performed with the Radio City music Public Schools.
Hall Orchestra, New York Lyric Opera, Goldovsky Opera
and is Musical Director/Founder of the New York Brass
Choir. He is an Artist-Clinician for the Conn/Selmer Musical
Instrument Company and has performed extensively as a
guest conductor and soloist throughout the United States.
Conducting highlights have included performances at the
United States Figure Skating Championships, U.S. Air
Force Band, Washington, D.C. and a Night at the Opera
with Metropolitan Opera star Robert Merrill.
Yoko Ono at the dedication of the John Lennon Center for Music and Technology.
Robert F.X. Sillerman, Rick McKay, Sheldon Harnick, Stewart Lane and Michael Feinstein
visiting the Entertainment Industry Gallery of Honor Museum at Five Towns College.
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Melanie Birnbaum, Assistant Professor, Voice AZANDE CUMMINGS, Assistant Professor, Music
B.F.A., SUNY Purchase Coordinator of Percussion Studies
M.M., Manhattan School of Music B.A., SUNY Old Westbury
D.M.A., SUNY Stonybrook M.M., Five Towns College
Lyric Soprano. Active performer and teacher. Performances Percussionist with the Duke Ellington Jazz Ensemble,
at Carnegie Hall and throughout the United States and Eu- American and Harlem Dance Theatres. Extensive musical
rope. Winner of the Young Artists Concert Auditions, and theatre experience playing shows such as West Side Story,
National association of teachers of singing competition. Cabaret, Kiss Me Kate, Ain't Misbehavin, Sound of Music,
Festivals participated in include Tanglewood, and Aspen. Oklahoma, Oliver, The Wiz, Gigi, Annie, Zorba, Fiddler on
SCEMEA member. the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Dream Girls, Music Man, Funny
Girl, Chicago, Mame, Carousel, Sophisticated Lady, Show-
GREG BOBULINSKI, Assistant Professor, Music
boat, Hello Dolly, and Porgy & Bess.
B.M., North Texas State University
Jazz trumpet; widely recognized virtuoso; recording and
performing experience with Clark Terry, Chris Woods,
Carman McRae, and Johnny Hartman. Recipient of National
Endowment For The Arts and American Music Center
Fellowships.
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KENNETH FRIESE, Associate Professor, Music NINA PRASSO, Associate Professor, Music Education
B.S., SUNY Potsdam B.A., M.S.Ed.,CUNY Queens College
M.M., Boston University Specialist Diploma, CUNY Queens College
Ed.D., Teachers College Columbia University
Choral director, clinician, organist, accompanist and vocal coach,
District Coordinator of Music and the Arts, Garden City
currently at Plainview Old Bethpage/John F. Kennedy High
UFSD. Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society,
School. Organist/director of music at Old First Presbyterian
Kappa Delta Pi National Educational Honor Society.
Church and Temple Beth-El both in Huntington.
ARTHUR ROMEO, Assistant Professor, Music
PETER HANSEN, Assistant Professor, Music and B.S., Hofstra University
Music Technology M.S., Long Island University: C.W. Post College
B.A., Queens College; M.S., Hofstra University
Music Educator and jazz/commercial pianist with appearances
Music educator, Soundtree/Korg MIDI-Lab expert, profes- in the New York City Metropolitan area. Performances in
sional affiliations include MENC, NYSSMA, NCMEA, the Broadway productions of Irma La Douce, Fiddler on the
IAEKM, GMS and NCMEA. Roof, Zorba, Carnival, and Cabaret.
ROBERT HINZ, Assistant Professor, Music BERNARD ROSE, Associate Professor, Music
B.A., SUNY Stony Brook Mus.B, Manhattan School of Music
M.M., University of Rochester: Eastman School of Music Mus.M., Ph.D., University of North Texas
Ph.D., New York University Post-Doctoral Study, Eastman School of Music
Featured soloist on saxophone and clarinet. Member of U.S.
Professonal jazz pianist and adjudicator at NYSSMA. Army Field Band, and the Spokane and Winnipeg Symphony
Composer, author, solo piano recitalist, and music educator. Orchestras. Performances with Mel Torme, Louis Bellson, Ed
Author of books and articles on Bud Powell, George Shaughnessy, Pearl Bailey, Steve Lawrence and Edie Gorme,
Shearing, and Bill Evans. Featured pianist on Marion Louise Mandrell, Milt Hinton, Bob Crosby, Shirley Jones,
McPartland's Piano Jazz National Public Radio broadcast. Leslie Uggams, Bob Hope, George Burns, Carol Channing,
Articles published in Clavier, Creative Keyboard, Jazz Debbie Reynolds and Arturo Sandoval. Reviewer for the
Educators Journal, Teaching Music, and the Music Educators Council for Research in Music Education (CRME) at the
Journal. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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JON TRASK, Assistant Professor, Music Education Major Instrument/Voice Faculty
B.A., Alfred University
Mus.B., Mus.M., Five Towns College Private Instruction is provided by the music faculty listed
below and in the preceding pages.
Certified Instructor for the Technology Institute for Music
Education (TI:ME) - Computer Assisted Instruction, Music
Notation, Sequencing, Multi-Media, and Administration. STEVE BRIODY, Guitar
Mus. B.,SUNY Potsdam
MAURY YESTON, Distinguished Visiting Professor, M.M., Five Towns College
Music
B.A., M.A., Clare College, Cambridge Professional guitarist/composer. Guitar Lesson columnist
B.A.,Yale University for Guitar Player Magazine in 2009. Performances and
M.A., Yale University recordings with Jeff Lorber, Eric Marienthal, Greg Adams,
Ph.D., Yale University Mario Cruz, Don Grusin, Dave Valentin, Carl Fischer, Bucky
Pizzarelli, Funk Filharmonik, Kevin Covais, Randy Brecker,
Composer/Lyricist – Concert: An American Cantata: 2000 Bernard Purdie, Bill Heller, Paula Atherton, and Sean Grace.
Voices; for Orchestra, Double Mixed Choir, Boys Choir and Styles range from jazz to latin, funk, pop, and top 40.
Gospel Chorus (Kennedy Center Commission, National
Symphony, L. Slatkin Conductor). December Songs – A Song CHASEY DEAN, Woodwinds
Cycle (Carnegie Hall Centennial Commission). Concerto B.S., Hofstra University
For Cello and Orchestra (Yo Yo Ma Soloist, Gilbert Levine M.A., Long Island University: C.W. Post College
Conductor); Broadway: Nine 2003 Broadway Revival (Tony
Award, Best Revival of a Musical, Grammy Nomination), Woodwind soloist and studio recording artist. Member of
Titanic (Tony Award: Best Score, Best Musical, Grammy the Charlie Barnet, Elliot Lawrence and Pete Rugulo bands
Nomination). Nine (Tony Award: Best Score, Best Musical; with Peggy Lee and Billy Eckstine. Performed with the
Two Drama Desk Awards – Music and Lyrics; Grammy Xavier Cugat orchestra and Abbe Lane. Four years with the
Nomination, Olivier Award Nomination). Grand Hotel with Copacabana show band and Broadway theatre orchestras for
Wright & Forrest (Tony and Drama Desk Nominations). productions such as Fiddler On The Roof with Carol Burnett.
Featured soloist at the Birdland Jazz Club in Manhattan.
Legendary Music Producer Phil Ramone, College President Stanley Cohen, Distinguished
Artist-in-Residence, Ervin Drake and Mrs. Edith Drake
at a recent Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner.
PERSONAL INFORMATION Please enclose the $50 fee with this application.
Please indicate the semester and year you plan to attend: Fall Spring Summer Year _______
ETHNIC ORIGIN. (This question is voluntary and is asked only to permit the college to comply with the civil rights act.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Present Employer:
Address:
City/Town: Zip:
Telephone: ( ) Fax: ( )
E-mail: Number of Years of Service:
Applicants for an Education Masters Degree must present proof of their NYS Certification.
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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Please list all colleges or universities attended since the completion of high school.
Institution (full name) Attendance Dates Major Field Degree & Date
UNDERGRAD
GRAD
Forward official transcripts of all previous college work, both undergraduate and graduate, to the Graduate Admissions
Office. A final transcript from a four-year college or university showing that a baccalaureate degree has been awarded must
be received together with one letter of recommendation before the applicant can be accepted as a candidate for a masters
degree. An appropriate masters degree is required for admission to doctoral study. Additional Information forms will be
mailed to applicants for doctoral study after receipt of official transcripts.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Please provide a personal statement regarding your goals, values or accomplishments. Briefly describe any distinctions or honors you
have achieved. You may also submit an audition video and/or audio tape, which reflects your talents and abilities (tapes will not be
returned). If you need more space, you may attach additional pages.
I certify that all information provided is accurate and complete. If I attend Five Towns College, I authorize the College to release
information about my college work to any former school that I have attended, if requested. I further understand that Five Towns
College reserves the right to amend or rescind any offer of admission, if I have withheld or falsified any information.
I also certify that I have read the College Catalog and agree to abide by the regulations contained therein, including payment of all fees,
tuition, and other charges as they become due. The required non-refundable application fee is enclosed.
Signature of Applicant Date
The College complies fully with the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and does not discriminate on the
basis of sex, age, race, nationality, religion, physical handicap, or marital status in its education programs or activities. Any grievance
relating to this policy may be presented to the College's Affirmative Action Officer.
Five Towns College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and the New York State Board of Regents.
Education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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