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UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

Department of Music

 

Grading Options for Music Majors:

 

All courses taken to fulfill General Education and Basic Skills requirements must be taken Option 1 (letter grade).  Students must complete all courses to meet degree requirements within their major field of study under Option 1, except those specifically approved by the Music Department for Option 2 (satisfactory or No Credit) as listed below or with the approval of the Advisor and the Department Chair. 

 

Option 2

Music 200 – recital attendance; Music 399/499 in secondary performance areas (not major performance instrument/voice); music or non-music electives not required for the major degree.  In addition to those courses which must be taken under Option 2, a student will be limited to 15 semester hours of Option 2 work within the hours required for graduation in the degree program.  NOTE:  Studies have shown that Option 2 grades on one=s academic record may be a negative factor in the evaluation of application for transfer to some undergraduate schools, for admission to most professional schools and many graduate schools, and for employment in some fields.

 

 

Official Policy for Performance Studies for Music Majors:

The following complies with recommendations of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC. It furnishes guidelines for the faculty and students, to establish uniform practices and permit the necessary latitude for dealing with individual cases.  Questions concerning any of these items should be discussed first with the instructor, then with the Coordinator of Performance Studies, who will, in turn, present problems to the music faculty for discussion.

 

“Skill in at least one major area of performance must be progressively developed to the highest level appropriate to the particular music concentration. Essential competencies and experiences

are:

 

a)         performance of a cross‑section of the music from all styles represented in the complete repertory of the particular performance medium.

b)         the development of technical skills adequate to meet the needs of artistic self‑expression.

c)         the ability to read at sight.

d)         participation in solo and ensemble performance.”

 

In addition…“students should have experiences in secondary performance areas. In all cases,

functional piano is appropriate and should be encouraged.”

 

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PERFORMANCE STUDIES PRACTICE STATEMENT

 

Statement of Principles

1. We, expect each student to achieve the highest possible standards of musical performance through consistent practice and study of their instrument.
2. We realize that all students are not equally endowed with the same musical abilities. Therefore some students have to practice more than others in order to achieve the established standards.
3. We expect each student to be motivated to practice as much as he/she feels is possible to achieve the musical standards established with the performance faculty.
4. We recognize that the amount and difficulty of literature that each student is assigned to practice may vary from week to week. Thus a student may need to practice more during some weeks than during others.
5. We believe that it is important that every student practice a certain amount daily to meet the minimum requirements to pass their performance class.
6. We understand that there will be days when a student maybe unable to practice and anticipate that the student will make up for the missed practice time on another day.
7. We expect continued, progress in technique, tone quality, intonation, musicianship, style interpretation, diction (singers) / articulation, and repertoire.

 

With these statements as guidelines, the following MINIMUM practice times are required per day for each performance lesson.

 

Practice Guidlines

(required to meet the minimum standards for each performance class)

 

1 hour credit – minimum of 30 minutes of practice a day.
2 hour credit - minimum of 1 hour of practice a day.
4 hour credit - minimum of 2 hours of practice a day.

 

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I.          Performance Studies are offered in all areas of voice, keyboard, and instrumental

            performance. Private lessons are offered as follows:

 

Music 399 - 1 credit - one half hour lesson per week (on secondary instrument/voice only)

Music 399 - 1 credit - one half hour lesson per week

Music 399 ‑ 2 credits ‑ one 45 minute lesson per week; performance required. (See IV.)

Music 499 ‑ 4 credits ‑ one hour (or two half hour) lessons per week; performance required.

(See IV.)

 

Lesson times are arranged with the individual performance instructor.  Music Majors are to register for 2 or 4 credits on their major instrument.

 

II.        Grading (also see IV for performing requirement)

 

1. The following scale will apply:

            A ‑ truly exceptional; beyond normal expectation

            B ‑ very good work; definitely above average

            C ‑ average progress and achievement

            D ‑ below average work; poor preparation

            F ‑ no credit; less than minimal requirements

 

2. Grading will not be based on effort alone; it will also reflect actual accomplishment.

 

3. Weekly progress will be measured on the basis of goals set by the instructor and student at the beginning of the term. The instructor may or may not give a weekly grade or periodic progress grade, but will keep the student informed of progress at the student's request.

 

4. Music majors who are enrolled in MUS 399 and MUS 499 (applied studies) for two or more credits are required to attend Wednesday masterclasses at 1:00 pm. This must be done for each semester enrolled in applied studies.

 

5. The final term grade will be a reflection of weekly progress and individual accomplishment.

                                                                 

6. A student who is below the normal performance level for his/her class standing (such as a beginner or a student in a secondary performance subject) will not necessarily be given a lower grade for that reason only. The teacher will reconcile the whole situation with the actual progress and accomplishment for a final grade.

 

7. A performance major will be expected to perform at a higher level of difficulty and musicality than students in other music degree programs.  Students performing in secondary performance areas will not be expected to be at comparable levels of primary performance areas. All music major degree programs encourage and expect the highest possible levels of performance.

 

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III.       Repertoire ("Literature")

 

1. Each performance subject will have a representative repertoire list available as a guideline for establishing the norm expected of music majors in the principal performance subject. The student may perform literature which is the equivalent of that found on the appropriate repertoire lists. Determination of equivalency is at the discretion of the instructor. In order to receive a grade of “B” or better, the student's performance of this literature should fulfill technical, musical and stylistic requirements.

 

 


2. The term requirements are not complete until the student, with his/her instructor, fills out a

Repertoire Record (see attached) showing exactly what material was studied, completed, and performed for that term. The student will submit these records at the time of his/her jury performance to become part of the student's permanent file in the music office (Section VI).

 

IV.       Requirements for Performing

 

Every student registered for Music 399 (2 credits) or Music 499 will perform not less than once each term, in one or more of the following ways, as advised by the instructor. (VI, below, specifies further requirements for music majors in certain categories.)

 

            1.         Junior or Senior Recital (required for some degrees, encouraged for others.)

            2.         Friday Student Recital (scheduled by Department of Music.)

            3.         Studio Recital (scheduled by one or more instructors.)

4.              Solo appearance on a public concert by the University Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, or Chorale.

5.              If none of the above alternatives seems appropriate, the student, at the advice of the studio teacher, may fulfill this requirement by performing on the Jury at the end of the semester.  (Refer to section VI.)

 

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V.        Recitals and Recital Attendance

Download the Concert Attendence Portfolio

 

1.              Junior and Senior Recitals scheduled and supervised by the instructor.  A

half‑recital should occupy 25‑30 minutes of music from at least two style periods. A full recital should occupy 50‑60 minutes of music from at least three diverse style periods. A student must be enrolled in Music 399/499 through the term in which Junior/Senior Recital requirements are fulfilled.  The candidate for a Junior or Senior recital must perform the entire program for the instructor and two other faculty members at least three weeks prior to the recital date. If this preliminary hearing is deemed unsatisfactory, the recital will be postponed until approval is

granted. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule the date, time, and location of this hearing as well as arrange for appropriate faculty to be in attendance. (Refer to Junior/Senior Recital Worksheet)

 

Printed programs, announcements, publicity, related items, and procedure, will follow the established format and practice of the Music Department. When more than one student and instructor is involved, compatible and equal arrangements will be made. (Refer to section VII for Guidelines).

 

2.              Student Recitals and Studio Recitals are scheduled to give students the

            maximum opportunity for the most appropriate experience. Since Student

                        Recitals are open to the public, participants are expected to display secure

musicianship with adequate preparation for a finished performance. Instructors furnish program material to the faculty Recital Chair in advance, as directed.

 

3.              Each student registered for MUS 399/499 shall participate in performance

workshops scheduled each Wednesday at 1:00. These workshops provide

additional opportunities for performance experience for less advanced students, or for preliminary experience such as un-memorized music or excerpts. Attendance and participation will be factored into the student’s grade.

 

4.              All music majors must register for Music 200 Recital Attendance and MUS 202 Professional Development Workshops. Students in all music degree programs must earn a grade of “satisfactory” in MUS 200 and MUS 202 for eight semesters (MUE students must register for seven). If

5.              a student does not satisfactorily complete such requirements, graduation may be denied.  Satisfactory completion of requirements involves mandatory attendance and participation in each Monday workshop and Friday recital. Students are allowed only one unexcused absence per semester.

 

6.              Requests for Sears Recital Hall

 

a. All students performing a recital in Sears (except Friday Recitals) are to give a Pre – Recital Performance Board.

 

b. Students must have the instructor's approval in order to schedule the student recital in Sears.  Generally only required recitals may be scheduled in Sears.

 

 

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VI.       Jury Exam

 

1.              All students registered for MUS 399 (2 credits) or 499 are required to perform a Jury exam in their principal performance area once each semester, as scheduled by the faculty. The only exceptions to this are when a student presents a half or full recital in that term, or when a student has fulfilled all the performance and recital requirements for his/her music degree program and is no longer enrolled in MUS 399/499 in the principal performing area.

                                                

2.              The Jury Exam is designed to evaluate music majors for acceptance and continuation in their degree programs and to give comments on progress and suggestions for improvement.

 

3.              The Jury Exam will consist of three faculty members, which may include the instructor.

 

4.              The results will be made available to the student and the instructor in writing, and will be placed in the student's Music Office file.  This official business will be executed by the Department Office.

 

The Music faculty will schedule Jury Exams, dates, and locations each term for all Music 399 and Music 499 students directed to appear by the instructor. Students are responsible for signing up for a time for the Jury Exams.

 

5.              The fall semester Jury Exam will be relatively brief, and may consist of technical studies, etudes, or prepared literature, upon the advice of the performance instructor. It is understood that the fall semester Jury Exam may represent a type of “progress report” of the student's activities. The spring semester Jury Exam will include a more extensive performance, consisting of one or more major works. Memorization is optional, according to the conventions of the respective faculty member. The spring Jury Exam will also include discussion and counseling with the student regarding suitability for one's intended career, overall academic record, recital attendance, ensemble    participation, or any other pertinent topics.

 

6.              Music major students will be encouraged, but not required to play a Jury Exam on a secondary instrument/voice.

 

7.              Non‑music students enrolled in performance classes (MUS 399 - 1 credit) will be encouraged, but not required to perform a Jury Exam. The performance instructor may rather organize a studio recital, which at least one other faculty member should attend.

 

8.              Faculty members may incorporate the results of a Jury Exam in determining the student's final performance grade for that semester.  The student can expect that here will be a reasonably close correlation between the Jury result and his/her final performance grade.

 

9.              Music majors must receive an "average" rating or better on their performance jury at the end of the sophomore year in order to continue as a music major. If a student receives a majority of "unacceptable" ratings for any two semesters, the student will be required to withdraw from the music major degree program.

 

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VII.      Guidelines for Recitals

 

1.              A pre‑recital board to approve the recital should be scheduled at least three weeks before the recital date. There should be three faculty members present. The student is responsible for scheduling this board and providing faculty with a legibly written program. (See Recital Board Evaluation form and Junior/Senior Recital Worksheet.)

 

2.              See the Coordinator for Sears Recital Hall Reservations (phone 93936) to

schedule rehearsal times or look on the web at www.udayton.edu/~sears.  See Mr. Eric Suttman (94081) for any special recording arrangements.  Contact the Campus Ministry Office (phone 93339) for the same arrangements if the recital is in the Chapel.

 

3.              Turn in the program, legibly written and complete, to the Music Office three weeks prior to the recital to insure timely preparation of the program.  See instructor, sample programs (in MALL), and Music Office for information regarding format.

 

4.              The stage manager normally arrives about an hour before the concert starts.

However, special stage settings should be discussed prior to the day of the recital.

    

            5.         Proper stage decorum should be observed throughout the recital.

 

6.              The ushers will be instructed to stop people from entering during a piece or movement. Ushers should arrive at least 20 minutes before each student recital, and 30 minutes before each large ensemble or faculty recital (those events which are likely to draw larger audiences). Ushers' attire should be appropriate to the event.

 

7.              Photos, including flash, are not permitted during the recital.  Videotaping is

            permitted provided that the video camera is on a tripod throughout the

performance and that there is no movement or noise associated with taping during the performance.

 

            8.         Do not place anything on the piano lid.

 

            9.         Any stage decorations, such as flowers, are at the discretion of the performer(s).

 

10.           Recitals in Boll Theater can be taped, by either providing a tape for the Boll Theater staff or arranging for an outside recording engineer.

 

11.           The student is responsible for returning stands and any other departmental

            equipment used in the recital.

 

            12.       Do not put flowers, water glasses, or anything else on the grand piano.

 

 

FORMS – Download these forms and print out as needed.

 

A7     Voice Jury Evaluation Form             

A8     Instrumental Jury Evaluation Form

A9     Repertoire Record Form

A10   Student Recital Form

A11   Junior / Senior Recital Worksheet

A12   Student Recital Board Evaluation Form
A12.5 Semester Advising Checklist

A13   Friday @ 1 Form

A4 Concert Attendence Portfolio

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FRIDAY AT ONE RECITAL DRESS CODE

 

In keeping with departmental standards of professional conduct and practice, all student performers are expected to adhere to the following dress code for Friday at One recital performances. Failure to do so may result in the student being denied the opportunity to perform.

 

General Guidelines

 

1. Attire shall be neat and clean.

 

2. Attire shall be consistent with established standards and/or traditions for specific genres and/or repertoire.

 

3. Attire shall complement and enhance rather than distract from the musical performance and student performer.

 

4. The student performer shall discuss attire with the applied instructor prior to the performance.

                                                                 

 

5. Questions and/or concerns about attire shall be directed to the applied instructor or members of the Recital Committee.

 

Specific Guidelines

 

As a rule, the following items are disallowed:
Shoes – “clunky” or noisy, tennis shoes, flip-flops
Skirts – exceptionally short, high slits
Pants – shorts, jeans
Shirts – see-through, overly binding, low-cut, T-shirts with slogans or advertising, casual sports shirts
Accessories – excessive or flashy jewelry, hats

 

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                   POLICY FOR ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION FOR MUSIC MAJORS

 

The U.D. Department of Music affirms the educational and musical values of ensemble participation for all music majors.  Participation in ensembles during a student's course of study is required.

 

Ensembles are categorized as follows:

 

            490 level:         491 University Orchestra

                                    492 Symphonic Wind Ensemble

                                    493 University Chorale