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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

 

These are considered to be core ensembles and participation is required of all music majors.

 

            390 level:         All other ensembles

                                    (see catalogue for a complete list of these ensembles).

 

 

                                                          General Requirements

I.          Credit:

 

To receive credit for ensemble participation each student must be present at all rehearsals and performances of the ensemble unless a valid excuse is  presented to the ensemble’s director.  Excuses for illness, family emergencies, attending student conventions or similar conflicts will be granted.  If an absence is not considered valid by the director, the student may register an appeal with the Faculty Recital Committee of the Department of Music.

 

Under normal circumstances, no student should accumulate more than three excused absences in any one semester.  Students with more than three excused absences may receive credit for ensemble participation only if the Faculty Recital Committee in consultation with the conductor approves their request for special consideration.

 

Failure to receive required ensemble credits will be sufficient reason to prevent a student from graduating, as would a deficiency in any other degree requirement.

 

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II.        Specific Degree Program Requirements:

 

The Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education requires the following as minimum ensemble requirements for MUE majors:

§       Participation in a 490 level ensemble (Orchestra, Chorale, Wind Ensemble) during five semesters and participation in a 390 level ensemble (EHS, CVT, DJE, UCB, Opera Workshop, POD) for two semesters.

§       All choral/classroom emphasis majors must participate in at least one instrumental    ensemble.

§       All instrumental emphasis majors must participate in at least one choral ensemble.

            (Adopted 5/7/97)

 

 

The Bachelor of Music degree in Music Therapy requires a minimum of six  hours of ensemble participation.  It is recommended that students whose ensemble is normally choral earn at least one ensemble credit in an instrumental ensemble and that students whose ensemble is normally an instrumental group earn at least one ensemble credit in choral.  A maximum of eight credit hours will apply toward the fulfillment of degree requirements.  At least four semesters of participation in a 490 level ensemble is required.  

 

The Bachelor of Music degree in Composition requires eight semester hours of ensemble participation.  Four of these credits must be at the 490 level.  Additional ensemble credits may be applied towards music elective credit.

 

The Bachelor of Music degree in Performance requires eight semester hours at the 490 level.  In addition, performance majors should participate in small ensembles which may be applied toward music elective credit.

 

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music requires four semester hours of participation at the 490 level.

 

III.       Additional Requirements

 

A.        Proper concert attire, unless otherwise stated by the ensemble director, will be black tie and tux for men, and long black dress for women, with appropriate black footwear.

 

            B.        Ensemble members are expected to be ready to perform at the stated hour of  rehearsal.  Excessive tardiness will result in loss of credit.

 

C.          Participation in an ensemble is a commitment on the part of the student to

attend all rehearsals and performances of that ensemble.  Adequate advance preparation is expected.

 

            D.        Students should behave in an attentive responsible manner during ensemble

            rehearsals.

 

 

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UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

SECOND YEAR REVIEW – ALL DEGREE PROGRAMS

 

The purpose of the Second Year Review is to assess students’ progress at the mid-point of their degree program, and recommend continuance, discontinuance, or probational continuance in the degree program.  Each student will meet with a three- or four-member faculty committee during the winter term of the sophomore (second) year.  Faculty committees will be established by the degree program coordinator and will include the student’s advisor. Within one week following the Review, students will receive a memo summarizing the Review and advising the student concerning their two remaining years of study. The following outlines the components and criteria for the Second Year Review for all music majors.  Students must also complete specific degree program components as listed.

 

I.               Communication Skills

 

A. Introduction.  Prepare a 1-2 minute self-introduction (as if speaking to a professional organization or parent’s group). Include professional and applicable personal background and information. 

 

Criteria for evaluation:     

1.     content: clarity and organization

2.     delivery: posture, affect, eye contact, projection

3.     mechanics: grammar, vocabulary

 

B. Essay. Prepare a two-page essay (see specifications below), to be turned in to your advisor one week prior to your review appointment, addressing the following areas:

§       performance studies

§       functional music skills (keyboard, aural skills, guitar)

§       academic study of music (theory, history/literature)

§       aptitude for your chosen profession

§       professional goals over the next two years

§       professional goals after graduation

 

Criteria for evaluation:

1.   content: clarity and organization

2.   mechanics: proper grammar, vocabulary,  spelling, and punctuation

3.   2 pages, double-spaced, Times - 12 pt. font, 1 inch margins

 

C. Interview.  Be prepared to respond to questions regarding your progress.

 

Criteria for evaluation:     

1.     content: clarity and organization

2.     delivery: posture, affect, eye contact, projection

3.     mechanics: grammar, vocabulary

 

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II.             Musicianship

 

A. Perform a 2-5 minute selection on your major instrument. 

 

Criteria for evaluation:

Musicality (including tone, technique, accuracy, musicianship)

 

B. A simple melodic phrase will be played for you on the piano.  On your major instrument, you will echo (play or sing) the phrase.

 

Criteria for evaluation:

1. Pitch accuracy

2. Rhythmic accuracy

3. Fluency of execution

 

 

III.           Other components:

 

A. Students must turn in to their advisor one week prior to their sophomore review:

 

·      Performance portfolio (to include all programs student has participated in while at UD)

·      Concert Attendance Portfolio (writing assignments)

·      Web page (update) – submit print out (hard copy)

 

Criteria for evaluation:

1. Comprehensive

2. Neatness

3. Content: clarity, organization

4. Mechanics: grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation

 

B. Two weeks prior to the Second Year Review, the Department Chair will distribute evaluation forms to theory, aural skills, and performance faculty.  One week prior to Second Year Reviews, faculty must turn in completed evaluation forms to the Chair.  The Chair will distribute these forms to the appropriate Degree Program Coordinator prior to the Sophomore Review.

 


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SECOND YEAR REVIEW

MUSIC COMPOSITION

 

In addition to the requirements for ALL degree programs, music composition majors will also need to demonstrate the following functional and written skills:

 

I. Sight read an excerpt in your primary performing medium (or secondary if you are a pianist).

Criteria for evaluation

a. accuracy of pitch and rhythm

      b. fluency of execution

 

            II. Sight read an excerpt on piano

                        Criteria for evaluation

                        a. accuracy of pitch and rhythm

                        b. fluency of execution

 

III. Portfolio (included with performance and concert attendance information and web page printout)

 

A.   Prepare a composition portfolio of all work completed (or in progress) in the last two academic years.

 

B.    Prepare an audio portfolio of all compositions performed or read in the last two academic years.

 

C.    Write an artistic statement (150-200 words, double-spaced, 1 nch margins, Times 12 point font) defining your vision of WHY you choose to compose and HOW you go about the process.

 

Criteria for evaluation

a.     content: clarity and organization

b.     mechanics (audio): clarity and organization

c.     mechanics (written): grammar, punctuation and style


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SECOND YEAR REVIEW

MUSIC EDUCATION

 

In addition to the requirements for ALL degree programs, music education majors will also need to demonstrate the following functional and written skills:

 

I.  Sing from memory one verse of one the following Patriotic selections:

 

§       America (My Country ‘tis of Thee)

§       America, the Beautiful

§       Star Spangled Banner

§       This is My Country

§       This Land is Your Land

§       You’re a Grand Old Flag

 

Criteria for evaluation:

a. Accuracy of pitch and rhythm

b. Appropriateness of style, tempo, and expression

c. Projection, diction

d. Posture, eye contact

     

II. Perform from memory on keyboard or guitar an accompaniment to one of the following selections:

 

§       Jingle Bells

§       Ode to Joy

§       Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

 

Criteria for evaluation:

a. Accuracy of pitch, harmonies, rhythm

b. Appropriateness of style, tempo

 

            III. Teaching Portfolio

 

Students must present an updated portfolio (begun in EDT 110) complete with teaching experiences and written reflections on those experiences.  This must be turned in to your advisor one week prior to your review appointment.

 

Criteria for evaluation:

a. Comprehensive

b. Neatness

c. Content: clarity, organization

d. Mechanics: grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation

 

 


 

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SECOND YEAR REVIEW

MUSIC PERFORMANCE

 

In addition to the requirements for ALL degree programs, music education majors will also need to demonstrate the following functional and written skills:

 

I. Choose one major work from the repertoire of your major area of performance and be prepared to discuss and perform portions of it.

 

            II. Be prepared to discuss your own successful techniques for practicing.

 

III. Be prepared to discuss various aspects of public performance, including stage presence, strategies for dealing with stage fright, appearance, program selection and developing performance opportunities.

 

IV. Be prepared to answer questions about your major area of performance in relationship to your future plans: What do you intend to do with this degree? What are potential areas of either employment or future study?

 

 

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SECOND YEAR REVIEW

MUSIC THERAPY

 

In addition to the requirements for ALL degree programs, music therapy majors will also need to prepare for the following:

 

I.  1. Sing and play from memory 3 brief songs as follows:

 

a.        One verse of a children’s song, a capella.

b.        One song suitable for adolescents/young adults (e.g., pop, folk, rock, etc.). Use

        guitar or piano.

c.       One song suitable for older adults. Use guitar or piano (whichever

       accompaniment instrument was not used for b. above).

 

Criteria for evaluation:

a. Suitability of selections

b. Voice: accuracy of sung pitch and rhythm

c. Voice: projection, diction

d. Voice: vocal quality

e. Guitar: intonation

f. Accompaniment: suitability of accompaniment pattern/style

g. Musical sensitivity (phrasing, dynamics, etc.)

h. Physical presence and eye contact

     

II. Sightread (vocal part and accompaniment) two simple songs (4-5 chords each), one on guitar and one on piano.

 

 

Criteria for evaluation:

a. Voice: accuracy of sung pitch and rhythm

b. Voice: projection, diction

c. Voice: vocal quality

d. Guitar: intonation

e. Accompaniment: accuracy of chords and rhythm

f. Musical sensitivity (phrasing, dynamics, etc.)

g. Physical presence and eye contact

 

            During the Interview, be prepared to discuss your current strengths, deficits, and future goals in CLINICAL MUSIC MAKING.

 


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SECOND YEAR REVIEW

Timeline and Responsibilities

 

2nd week of February:

 

3rd week of February:

 

4th week of February:

 

1st week of March:

* Faculty should block these times, however, needed time slots will vary with degree program. Additional time slots will be arranged as needed.

 

 

 

FORMS – Download these forms and print out as needed.

 

A23   Faculty Checklist For Sophomore Review

A24   Theory, Performance and Aural Skills Faculty Checklist

 

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TIMETABLE FOR SEARS RECITAL HALL REQUESTS

 

“The Recital Hall should focus on the Arts and Humanities with events that clearly underline and their mission and special place within the University. Events presented in this Hall would be those that support this mission and require the equipment that only the Recital Hall could provide. Such events would include: music student and faculty solo recitals, University chamber ensembles performances, guest artist recitals, sponsored by the Art Series or by the Music Department, guest lectures, sponsored by Humanities departments and scheduled outside the regular class time, Distinguished Speaker Series events, Arts and Humanities colloquiums, panel discussions, clinics scheduled outside class time, small theatrical performances or poetry readings that require limited props and no scenery (requiring only one technical rehearsal), meetings of the Humanities Faculty and the College of Arts and Sciences (not individual departments), the Music Department’s Friday One o’clock Recital Hours, student recital screening, rehearsals for upcoming Recital Hall performances, music auditions for scholarship and admissions, guest artist master classes and workshops, special video showings related to classes, sponsored by Humanities departments, recordings for audition tapes for students and faculty.”

 

October 16, 1992        HALL RESERVATION EVENT ACCEPTANCE SCHEDULE

 

Before Feb 1:              Music Department Ensemble Concerts, Audition Dates, Friday One o’clock Recital Hours

 

Beginning Feb 15:       Music Faculty Recitals and Humanities Departments Special Week Day and Annual Events

February 15:               Music Department Senior Recitals

 

March 1:                     Music Department Junior Recitals

 

March 15:                   Humanities Department Weekend Events and College Weekday Events

 

May 1:                        Community Events, sponsored by the Humanities Department

 

June 1:                         Dates “on hold” for the first semester will be released to other requestors; any conflicts will be determined by policy priorities

 

October 1:                   Dates “on hold” for the second semester will be released to other requestors, any conflicts will be determined by policy practices.

 

April 1:                       Dates “on hold” for the third semester will be released to other requestors, any conflicts will be determined by policy practices.

 

            REQUESTS FROM OUTSIDE THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

 

Available dates in the Recital Hall will be released for use by the University academic community two months in advance beginning July 1. Therefore, single events (with no rehearsal) sponsored by academic units outside the College may be scheduled in Sears Recital Hall beginning two months prior to the event, pending the Hall’s availability. For example, a request for a non-College event on October 1 could be scheduled as early as August 1 if the Hall is available for that date. Events that may not support mission and policy guidelines of the Hall will be reviewed on a case to case basis. An hourly charge ($6.00) will be assessed units outside the College to cover the pay for student workers assigned to evening and weekend events.

 

                                                                PROCEDURES

1.         Fill out request form on the website: www.udayton.edu/~sears   If there are any questions call 93936.

 

2.         Dates will be assigned based on the Event Acceptance Schedule and Priorities given above. You will be sent a photocopy of the completed request form.

 

 

RECORDING COSTS AND POLICIES: $20.00 per event for VCR videotaping; $10.00 per event for analog audio cassette taping; $12.00 per event for DAT audio cassette taping. Please indicate if the bill for taping is to be sent to you personally or to your department/ program. The Department also offers a more professional recording option. If you are interested in securing an edited version on CD, please contact Damon Sink for the cost structure.

 

Last revised: May 8, 1998

 

 

 

 

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University of Dayton

Department of Music

Guidelines for Honors Recital

 1. Each spring, the Department of Music will present an Honors Recital on the last Friday of the semester (or on an earlier Friday if the Recital Committee finds it appropriate) in Sears Recital Hall. The recital will consist of 6 student solo performers (chamber ensembles are not eligible), with accompanists if required. It is the student's responsibility to find an accompanist, but the department will pay appropriate expenses. Any student registered for MUS 200 is eligible. Departmental awards will also be made during this program.

2. The student performers for the Honors Recital will be chosen by an auditioning committee made up of 3 members of the Recital Committee (or representatives selected by the Recital Committee). No member of the auditioning committee may have a student performer from his or her studio compete. The students must audition with the composition that would be performed on the Honors Recital, and that composition must be less than 7 minutes in duration. The decision of the auditioning committee will be final.

3. The semi-finalists for this audition will be selected by the entire music faculty in separate polling following each Friday-at-One Recital for the entire school year. Each faculty member will submit a signed program from each attended recital with students' names circled. Any number of students may be selected, but care should be taken to choose only those students who truly have the potential of being performers on the Honor's Recital. This ballot is due to the Recital Committee chair by 3:00 pm on the same day of the Friday-at-One. The 12 students with the highest percentage of votes will compete in the Honors Recital Audition as semi-finalists. If any of the top 12 elect to not compete, semi-finalists will be taken from lower on the list. In case of a tie, more than 12 semi-finalists may be selected. The chair of the Recital Committee will archive all faculty ballots until after the Honors Recital, and will be responsible for the percentage calculations.

4. The Honors Recital semi-finalists will be announced before Spring Break. The Honors Recital Audition will be held no later than the first week of April (accompanists are optional), and the finalists will be announced the next day.

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Guidelines for Selection of Graduation Singers

(approved January 1996)

 

Performing the Alma Mater and National Anthem at University Graduations is an honor.  To protect the integrity of this honor, the vocal faculty sets forth the following procedure for selecting singers.

 

Qualifications:         Seniors who are music majors or who are currently studying privately with one of the Department faculty, with the recommendation of their applied

instructor, may audition for the December and May graduation.

 

Assuming more than one qualified auditionee, two singers will be selected with each being assigned one song to sing at Graduation.  

 

In the event there is not a graduating senior meeting the criteria, faculty will perform.

 

Timeline:                  Auditions will be held at least two weeks prior to the last day of classes. The exact date will be determined each semester.

 

The Audition:           Interested singers should come prepared to sing both the National Anthem and the Alma Mater.  The committee will decide whether to hear both songs in their entirety or portions of each.

 

The Committee:       The committee shall consist of a minimum of three faculty, two which will be full-time.  We will try to have as many voice personnel as possible at the auditions.

 

 

 

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UD Department of Music

Accompanying  Guidelines

 

The ability to collaborate with other musicians is important for you, as a music professional in training, to develop. To assist you in this important task, we offer you these guidelines as suggestions to help you through the nuts and bolts of working with other students.

 

Suggestions for singers/instrumentalists:

 

§       Expect to pay for a pianist's time. The Music Department suggests an hourly accompanying wage of $8‑12 for student accompanists. The exact wage is to be paid and negotiated by the students themselves, taking into account experience and difficulty. Professional pianists will continue to negotiate their own fees.

 

§       Do not expect a pianist to play difficult music without sufficient time to practice. Give your pianist the music in plenty of time.

 

§       Do not stand up another musician for a lesson or rehearsal.

 

§       Learn your part thoroughly in advance. Do not waste your pianist's time by being unprepared.

 

§       For Junior or Senior recitals, ask your pianist well in advance, choose your program early, and hand over the music promptly. Be aware that in sonatas written after 1800, the piano part is likely more difficult than yours.

 

Suggestions for student pianists:

 

§       Do not accept accompaniments you are uncertain you can learn. Check with your applied teacher before agreeing to perform material that may be too difficult.

 

§       Once you have agreed to perform, practice the music you have been given. Backing out at the last minute is unprofessional.

 

§       Bring technical questions and problems to your studio teacher for help. Do not wait until the last minute.

 

§       Take on only as much work as you can handle. If in doubt, consult with your teacher.

 

§       Do not stand up another musician for a lesson or rehearsal.

    

Piano Ensemble will serve as a clearing house for piano scholarship winners to be matched with  instrumental and vocal ensembles to accompany. Pianists enroll both in the ensemble they accompany as well as in Piano Ensemble. Piano Ensemble will no longer give credit for accompanying individual students.

 

No one can take advantage of you unless you let them. Set your prices and expectations before you agree to the work. Payment for rehearsals and lessons should be given at the time of service. Payment for recitals should be given before the start of the recital.

 

Remember:

Student performers need to understand that returning for solo bows while leaving the collaborating pianist backstage looks egocentric and signals a poor understanding of the collaborative nature of music.

 

Regarding Additional Payment:

The department pays pianists for accompanying required Junior and Senior recitals at the rate of $50 for half recitals and $100 for full recitals. This includes the recital and one dress rehearsal. All fees beyond this are paid by the soloist.  In the case of recitals not required for your degree, all fees are paid by the soloist. No fees are paid for Sophomore Recitals.

 

 

 

FORMS – Download these forms and print out as needed.

 

A30   Accompanying Payment Request

A31   Keyboard Proficiency Exam

A32   Transfer Student Form

 

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Attendence Policy

 

 

The policy for student attendance within the Department of Music aligns with that of the University of Dayton as articulated in the most recent Bulletin. However, because current University policy does not specifically address events that occur outside of designated course meeting times and particularly those that necessitate student absence from other courses, the following guidelines have been developed to assist music department faculty:

 

  1. It is recognized that learning occurs in a multiplicity of situations. Thus, the department encourages and supports student involvement in diverse professional activities and experiences. Such events may be either required or simply encouraged, and may occur both within and outside of the classroom and within and outside of designated course meeting times. Examples of such events are ensemble performances, ensemble tours, workshops coordinated by the department and other university offices, and professional conferences such as those sponsored by AMTA, OMEA, etc.

 

  1. The instructor shall attempt to schedule any such events so that they do not conflict with other previously scheduled events in the department that involve the same students.

 

  1. At the instructor’s prerogative, such events may be included as a requirement for a particular course. Caution shall be exercised, however, that such requirements fit well within the content and scope of the course and that consequences for nonattendance are reasonable and customary.

 

  1. The instructor shall clearly state required events in the course syllabus distributed to students in the first week of each semester. Events which are scheduled after the distribution of the syllabus should not be labelled "required" (which makes them encouraged events).

 

  1. When possible and feasible, students shall be given a choice among required events (e.g., concert attendance).

 

  1. The instructor and student share the responsibility of notifying other faculty, both inside and outside the department, of required and encouraged events that may result in student absence from other courses and rehearsals. Notification shall occur at least three weeks before such events.

 

  1. Students for whom attendance at required events would clearly jeopardize their learning process or grade in another course may be excused from the event.

 

  1. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor in charge of the required event of potential absences at the earliest possible opportunity.

 

  1. Students who are unable to participate in events at which attendance is encouraged (but not required) shall not be penalized.

 

  1. The student is responsible for the material covered during any missed class or rehearsal, and for making up all assignments and tests.

 

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Grade Appeal Policy

 

 

It is the policy of the music department that grade appeals initiated by a student shall be handled in a fair, objective, and expedient manner, according to the sequential procedure outlined below. Adapted from UD policy (UD Student Handbook, 2000 – 2001):

 

  1. The student shall discuss the matter private with the instructor.

 

  1. If no suitable resolution occurs in conversation with the instructor, the student may appeal to the chairperson of the department. This intent to appeal must be made in writing no later than 10 days after the dated grade report and must state the facts of the situation from the student’s viewpoint.

 

  1. The chairperson of the department will solicit evidence from the instructor regarding the matter. Evidence may appear in the form of verbal and written testimony, grade books, assignments related to the grade in question, etc.

 

  1. The chairperson of the department will make a determination on the appeal within 3 days of the written intent to appeal. Three options exist:
    1. The chairperson denies the appeal – the student may appeal in writing to the Educational Policies Committee within 10 days of denial.
    2. The chairperson upholds the appeal – the grade is changed, no further action is required.
    3. The chairperson refers the appeal to the Educational Policies Committee – see below.

 

The Educational Policies Committee shall proceed with grade appeals in the following manner:

 

  1. The chairperson of the department shall appoint no less than 2 students to serve as ad hoc representatives to the Educational Policies Committee for the duration of the appeal process.

 

  1. The chairperson of the department may elect to serve as a non-voting member of the Committee.

 

  1. The committee chairperson (hereafter referred to as chair) shall assume responsibility for recording and retaining all pertinent action of the committee.

 

  1. The chair shall write and deliver to the student a memo acknowledging responsibility for the due process of the case and requesting evidence regarding the appeal.

 

  1. The chair shall request evidence from the instructor regarding the appeal.

 

  1. The chair shall convene the Committee in order to review the available evidence and deliberate certain aspects of the case prior to meeting with the student.

 

  1. The Committee shall meet with the instructor and the student on separate occasions to hear and weigh the evidence presented from each party. Witnesses may also be questioned. Should she or he desire, the student may request to see and hear evidence and to question any witnesses involved in the process.

 

  1. The Committee may elect to convene for further deliberation, not to exceed 4 weeks under normal circumstances.

 

  1. The Committee shall inform the chairperson of the department of its decision within one day of the conclusion of the deliberation process. The department chair will write and deliver to the student a memo informing the student f the decision and the reasons for the recommendation.

 

  1. If grade appeal is denied on the basis of academic dishonesty, a record shall be sent to the student’s Dean.

 

 

 

Download these documents to use as needed

 

B1     Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Music (MUS)

B2     Bachelor of Music with a Degree in Composition (MUC)

B3     Bachelor of Music with a Degree in Performance (MUP)

B4     Bachelor of Music with a Degree in Music Therapy (MUT)

B5     Bachelor of Music with a Degree in Music Education (MUE)

B6     Band Specialization

B7     Choral Specialization

B8     Classroom Specialization

B9   Orchestra Specialization

B10   Certificate In Church Music

 

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Music Minor

An Academic Minor in Music

 

The Department of Music at the University of Dayton offers an academic minor in music. The minor is intended as an area of study for the student with background, talent, and interest in music.  Students will be accepted into the program with completion of an interview with the department chair and contingent upon classes having space available.

 

 

The program requires completion of 22 credit hours in music (including 12 credit hours at or above the 300 level).

 

The Curriculum

 

 

Music Theory and Aural Skills                                                          8 credits

MUS 111- 112 Theory of Music I

MUS 113-114 Aural Skills I

 

Music History and Literature                                                             6 credits

MUS 301 Music History and Literature I

MUS 302 Music History and Literature II (GEN.ED)

 

Music Electives*                                                                                8 credits

Lower or upper division courses (2) 

Upper division courses (6)

 

 

* Music electives may include performance studies, MUS 399 or MUS 499.  Only two (2) credits of the ensemble participation (MUS 390, 491, 492, 493) will count toward the minor in music; music minors are, however, urged to participate in ensembles as much as possible.

 

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UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

FACULTY / COURSE EVALUATION INFORMATION

 

 

Dear Student:

 

Attached please find a series of questions devised to help the department evaluate and improve the content and teaching of its courses/lessons/ensembles. We ask you to help us in this by marking the scantron card according to your objective evaluation. This cannot affect your past, present, or future grades in any way. You cannot be identified. The results of this evaluation will be made known to the instructor thirty days after grade distribution.

 

Thank you for your interest in helping us improve the Music Department at U.D.

 

Please do not write on the second page of this evaluation form.

 

THESE EVALUATION FORMS SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED, COLLECTED, AND DEPOSITED IN THE MUSIC OFFICE BY STUDENTS ONLY.

 

 

Department of Music

Room 101 Music and Theatre Building

 

 

B14   Student Opinion of Courses and Teaching

B15   Comments section of assessment instrument

 

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                                     POLICY ON AP CREDIT IN MUSIC THEORY

 

The Department of Music will award AP credit in music theory according to the following plan:

 

Score               Credit Awarded by UD

 

5                      MUS 111-112 (we will invite the student to sit in that class during a 6-8 week unit on Species Counterpoint, not typically included in HS classes, and therefore not included in the exam)

 

4                      MUS 111 (we will require the student to attend MUS 111 during the unit on Species Counterpoint)

 

3                      no credit: registration for MUS 111 required

 

(Policy prepared and approved March 28, 1996)

 

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Brother Todd Ridder, S.M.

                         MUSICAL ARTS LEARNING LAB RULES

 

The Musical Arts Learning Lab is available for studying during posted hours.  Rules that apply to any library are in effect: no talking, smoking, eating, or drinking.  Book bags are to be left at the entrance.

 

The telephone is only used for emergencies; check with staff if a need arises.

 

Hours will be posted at the beginning of each term.

 

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MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND BAND GRANTS

 

Department of Music scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of talent and potential for success in the student's chosen career, with the student's financial need as a secondary consideration.  The deadline for music scholarship and grant applications normally is March 1.  Application forms should be downloaded from this website and turned in by the deadline.  The following scholarships are available through the Music Department.

 

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC TALENT AWARDS.  Talent Awards are awarded to entering first-year students, and are renewable for three additional years.  Application may be made at the time of the audition for music admission.  Awarded for exceptional talent and potential in their chosen field of music.

Deadline:         around March 1 each year.

 

CATHLEEN M. McAULEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN MARCHING BAND.   $1000 per year, normally awarded to music students. The award may be renewed.

 

DAYTON PHILHARMONIC WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP.  A $500 award for a U.D. student who is a resident of Montgomery County or any surrounding counties in the greater Dayton area.  In addition, any former member of the Dayton Philharmonic Youth orchestra is eligible, even if not a resident of the above counties.  The student must be a performer on an orchestral instrument (strings, winds, or percussion) and may be a freshman or an upperclassman.

 

THE MAURICE AND CECILIA REICHARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS.  Awards of up to $500 per year, normally awarded to music students. The award may be renewed.

 

OHIO FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS MUSIC THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP.   A $1000 award for a music therapy major for the junior or senior year. Applicant must be an Ohio resident.

 

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON BAND GRANTS.    Awards range from about $200-$750 per year,

depending upon student need.

 

KATHLEEN LIGNELLI DROESCH MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP.  A $700 award for women who are enrolled at U.D. and are full-time music majors; applicants must be members of Sigma Alpha Iota Fraternity.  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible.

 

Other scholarship and financial aid sources are available from the University's Financial Aid office, Albert Emanuel Hall, Room 148; (937) 229-4311.  The deadline for general upperclass scholarship applications is around March 1 each year.

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                     STATE AND NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP/LOAN INFORMATION

Other scholarships/loans are available to music students, but the student must apply directly to the source.

 

SIGMA ALPHA IOTA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP An award of $1,000 annually; information and application forms are available from SAI student

officers or SAI faculty members.

 

DOROTHY DANN BULLOCK AWARD IN MUSIC  Offered by National Federation

of Music Clubs. This is a $750 award for a student enrolled in a music therapy program.  Applications must be submitted by March 1.    (See music office for application forms.)

 

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS  Offers music therapy scholarships in the

amount of $750 and $250.  (See music office for more information.)

 

OHIO FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS AND NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS  Offers a Summer Music Scholarship, a Young Composer's Award, Piano Awards, a Music Education Scholarship, and other awards. (Call Music Office 93936.)

 

EDITH M. KELLER SCHOLARSHIP LOAN FUND This is a loan of up to $500 for a junior or senior enrolled in music education.  Applicant must be an Ohio resi­dent and a member of the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Student Chap­ter at U.D. (Call Music Office 93936.)

 

Download this form and complete before the scholarship deadline.

 

C4     Music Scholarship Application Form

 

 

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                                                              Department of Music

                                                               Annual Awards

 

Honor Recital:  The music faculty selects the year's outstanding student performers to present an Honor Recital during the second term.

 

Bro. Joseph Mervar Award, presented to an outstanding senior majoring in music.  The recipient is selected by the music faculty.

 

Sigma Alpha Iota College Honor Certificate is presented to the SAI senior graduating with the highest grade point average.

 

Sigma Alpha Iota College Honor Award is presented to the SAI graduating senior who has contributed

the most to the chapter in service, musicianship, and scholarship.  The recipient is selected by the faculty

advisor and department chair.

 

Department of Music Service Award, presented for outstanding service to the department. Selected by the music faculty.

 

Directors Awards for Outstanding Contributions to:

 

University Bands

University Vocal Ensembles  

University Orchestra

 

UD Band Spirit Award  This is annually awarded to the graduating senior who consistently shows pride and spirit through their performance, attitude, and participation in UD athletic ensembles. This recipient embodies musicianship, dedication and pride which is the hallmark for the Pride of Dayton Marching Band, Flyer Swing Band, and indeed the UD department of music.

 

 

Outstanding Collaborative Artist. The Outstanding Collaborative Artist Award is given annually to the senior pianist whose performance with other musicians, including chamber, piano duet, accompanying, and/or ensemble accompanying has been outstanding. Nominated by the Coordinator of Keyboard Studies.

 

 

Amici Musicae Award. Awarded to a graduate of the University of Dayton who has made outstanding contributions to the field of music since his/ her graduating; or to a person who has otherwise enriched the field of music.

 


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                                              Music Student Advisory Council

MUSAC is a group of students representing the various degree programs who serve as liaison between the faculty and students of the Department of Music. This organization, which meets twice a month, introduces and helps to reinforce positive change within the Department. MUSAC is concerned with the functioning of and communication within the Department as well as the morale and general well-being of its students.

 

MUSAC reports directly to the Chair. The Chair shall appoint a president in consultation with MUSAC. Members are nominated by faculty and other MUSAC members.

Appendix ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊFrequently Asked Questions

Appendix                   Concert Attendance Portfolio

Appendix                   Policy for Changing Studio Teacher (rev. 3-17-09)