Music

Academics at Hanover:

Where You Belong. Where You Become. Through Music

Perform, create, and grow in a vibrant community where every student finds their voice – where music is more than a program, but a shared experience that shapes confident performers, creative thinkers, and engaged citizens.

Generous scholarships available for talented singers and instrumentalists – no music major required.

MUSIC LIBGUIDE

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Choral Program

Instrumental Program

Performances

MUSIC AT HANOVER COLLEGE

Whether you plan to major/minor in music or continue making music alongside another field of study, you’ll find a vibrant, welcoming musical home at Hanover. Our program is designed to inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and enrich your college experience – on stage, in the classroom, and beyond.

At Hanover, music is not just something you study – it’s something you live.

A PLACE TO BELONG AND GROW AS A MUSICIAN AND A PERSON

Music majors and non-majors alike are fully engaged in every aspect of the program. From private lessons and solo performances to large ensembles and chamber groups, you’ll have countless opportunities to develop your skills and express your artistry.

Our students perform throughout the academic year in ensembles such as Concert Choir, Chamber Singers – both on campus and on tour, Concert Band, and College-Community Orchestra.

As a music major/minor, you can choose a choral or instrumental track, gaining hands-on experience that prepares you for a wide range of careers.

PERFORMANCE AT THE CENTER

Performance is central to life in the department. Whether you are on stage in a major ensemble, presenting a solo recital, or collaborating in a chamber group, you’ll gain confidence and real-world experience.

Our ensembles explore a wide range of repertoire—from classical masterworks to contemporary and global music—creating meaningful artistic experiences for both performers and audiences.

MUSIC FACILITIES

Hanover offers the resources of a large university with the access and mentorship of a small college. Students benefit from:

Fitzgibbon Recital Hall (300-seat performance space)
Multiple practice rooms with pianos
Instrument storage and equipment inventory
A music computer lab
A rich collection of scores, recordings, and research materials in the Duggan Library

These facilities support both individual practice and collaborative music-making at a high level.

A COMMUNITY THAT MAKES MUSIC TOGETHER

One of Hanover’s greatest strengths is its close-knit, supportive community. Here, you won’t just be another musician – you’ll be known, mentored, and encouraged by dedicated faculty.

You’ll collaborate with peers across disciplines, perform alongside community members, and take part in a musical environment that values both excellence and inclusivity.

WHERE MUSIC TAKES YOU

A Hanover music education prepares you for a wide range of paths, including:

Interdisciplinary careers combining music with other fields
Arts Leadership, Performance and Conducting
Graduate study in music and related fields

Whether music is your primary focus or a lifelong passion, Hanover equips you with the skills, confidence, and creativity to make it part of your future.

FIND YOUR SOUND AT HANOVER

No matter your background or major, there is a place for you here.

Come, perform, create, explore—and discover what music can mean in your life.

COURSES

Number

Name

Units

Description

MUS 001 Instrument Ensemble .00 By permission of instructor only.

MUS 002 Choral Ensemble .00 By permission of instructor only.

MUS 003 Applied Music .00 By permission of instructor. Fee charged.

MUS 071 Private Piano .25 By permission of instructor only. Development of individual skills and their application dependent upon student's specific goals. .25 unit. A total of 1 unit of applied music taken for academic credit partially satisfies LA CCR. Fee charged.

MUS 073 Private Voice .25 By permission of instructor only. Development of proper vocal technique and breath control with focus on student's background and goals. .25 unit. A total of 1 unit of applied music taken for academic credit partially satisfies LA CCR. Fee charged.

MUS 074 Instrument .25 By permission of instructor only. Learning proper practice methods, building technique, acquiring sufficient repertoire, and gaining broad knowledge of literature and composers for the respective instrument. .25 unit. A total of 1 unit of applied music taken for academic credit partially satisfies LA CCR. Fee charged.

MUS 101 Concert Band .25 Performance of classic band repertoire as well as transcriptions, arrangements, and contemporary works. Open to all students with instructor's permission. .25 unit. A total of 1 unit of ensemble music taken for academic credit partially satisfies LA CCR.

MUS 102 College Choir .25 Performance of literature representing all stylistic periods. Open to all students with instructor's permission. .25 unit. A total of 1 unit of ensemble music taken for academic credit partially satisfies LA CCR.

MUS 103 Chamber Singers .25 Repertoire performed primarily Renaissance and 20th century, although not limited to these styles. Membership by audition from membership in College Choir. .25 unit. A total of 1 unit of ensemble music taken for academic credit partially satisfies LA CCR.

MUS 104 Chamber Orchestra .25 Performance of music from all periods. Frequently combines with selected wind and percussion players to perform works for a larger ensemble. Open to all students with instructor's permission. .25 unit. A total of 1 unit of ensemble music taken for academic credit partially satisfies LA CCR.

MUS 112 Introduction to Music 1.00 A study of great musical works throughout history and the forces that directly influence composers and their compositions. Music reading skills are not required. Partially satisfies the LA CCR and satisfies the W1 ACE.

MUS 121 Music Theory I: Fundamentals 1.00 Rudiments of music are covered in this course. This includes music notation, scales, intervals, triads, cadences, etc. Music reading skills are not required. Satisfies QL ACE.

MUS 122 Theory and Aural Skills II 1.00 Diatonic harmony, including analysis and part-writing. Sight singing and ear training correlated with rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic activity in the course. Prerequisite: 121.

MUS 218 American Music 1.00 A study of American music from the colonial era to the present day with emphasis on American idioms. Music reading skills are not required. Partially satisfies the LA CCR.

MUS 221 Theory and Aural Skills III 1.00 Chromatic harmony, including analysis and part-writing. Sight singing and ear training correlated with rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic activity in the course. Prerequisite: 122.

MUS 231 History of Music I 1.00 A study of musical style from the Greeks through the Renaissance as evidenced in theoretical documents and works of major composers. Music reading skills are not required. Partially satisfies the LA CCR.

MUS 232 History of Music II 1.00 A continuation of Music History I, beginning with stylistic trends of the late 16th-century and continuing through 19th century Romanticism. Prerequisite: 231.

MUS 233 History of Music III 1.00 A continuation of Music History II, beginning with Impressionism and continuing with a study of 20th-century idioms and composers. Prerequisite: 232.

MUS 301 Advanced Private Piano .50 Prerequisite: 071 or permission. .50 unit. A total of 1 unit of applied music taken for academic credit partially satisfies LA CCR. Fee charged.

MUS 303 Advanced Private Voice .50 Prerequisite: 073 or permission. .50 unit. A total of 1 unit of applied music taken for academic credit partially satisfies LA CCR Fee charged.

MUS 304 Advanced Instrument - .50 Prerequisite: 074 or permission. .50 unit. A total of 1 unit of applied music taken for academic credit partially satisfies LA CCR Fee charged.

MUS 307 Directed Study .50 Individualized work in selected area or areas under the supervision of departmental faculty. .50 unit.

MUS 325 Conducting and Literature 1.00 Techniques in simple and complex rhythms, including score reading, practical experience with ensembles, study of forms and styles. Music reading skills are required. Partially satisfies the LA CCR and satisfies S ACE.

MUS 357 Internship 1.00 Supervised experience in music.

MUS 370 Directed Study 1.00 Individualized work in selected area or areas under supervision of departmental faculty.

MUS 471 Senior Thesis 1.00 Full Senior Recital in the major applied area.

MUS 499 Major Comprehensive Evaluation 1.00 Major Comprehensive Evaluation

Faculty

Madlen Batchvarova Professor of Music and Director of Choral Programs 812-866-7327 batchvarova@hanover.edu

Jonathan Stanley Assistant Professor of Music 812-866-7339 stanleyj@hanover.edu

Undergraduate

Graduate