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.”
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.
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.
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.)
V.
Recitals
and Recital Attendance
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.
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.
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.
A8
Instrumental Jury Evaluation Form
A11
Junior / Senior Recital Worksheet
A12
Student Recital Board Evaluation Form
A12.5 Semester Advising Checklist
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.
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
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