DEPARTMENT OF MUSICHANDBOOK 2015-16

Contents

Introduction1

Department of Music Mission Statement, 2. Music Program Directors, 2. Full-Time Faculty Directory, 3. Making Life Go Smoothly, 4.

1 Facilities7The Music Building, 7. Music Office, 7. Classrooms, 8. The Recital Hall, 8. Computer Lab, 8. Other Music Buildings, 8. Community Music School, 8. Winifred Moore Auditorium, 9. Guidelines for Music Building Facilities, 9. Practice rooms and Student Lounge, 9. Lockers, 10. Scheduling facilities, 10.

2 Services, Scholarships, and Opportunities 11University Services, 11. Advising, 11. Photocopying, 11. Copyright Law, 12. Professional Student Organizations, 13. Music Scholarships, 13. Study Abroad Opportunities, 14. Academic Support, 15.

3 Concerts and Recitals 17Degree and Non-Degree Recital Programs, 17. Scheduling a Recital, 17. Recital Programs, 17. Final Proof, 18. Program Notes/Translations, 18. Non-Degree Recitals, 19. Degree Recitals, 20. Pre-Recital Hearing, 20. Scheduling, 20. Degree and Non-Degree Recital Checklist, 21. Committee Approval Process, 23. Recital Venues, 23. Recording, 24. Policies and Procedures for All Department Recitals, 24. Guidelines for Stage Deportment, 24. Weekly Student Recitals, 25. Recital Forms, 25. Recital Attendance Requirement, 26. Recital Attendance List, 26. “Music at Webster” Series, 28. Scheduling Priority Order, 27.

4 Applied Music 29Scheduling Lessons, 29. Assignment of Applied Teachers, 29. Late Registrations, 29. Missed and Postponed Lessons, 20. Credit Hours, 30. SummerSession Applied Music, 30. Jury Examinations, 31. Jury Sign-up Sheets, 31. “Jury Sheets,” 31.

5 Performing Organizations 32Ensemble Participation for Music Majors, 32. Required Ensembles for Undergraduates, 32. Graduate Students, 33. Webster Major Ensembles, 33.

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6 Degrees and Degree Candidacy 35Minor or Second-Field Status in Music, 35. Summer Graduate Workshops, 35. Changes of Program or Emphasis, 36. Re-Auditions for Performance Degree, 36. Degree Candidacy, 36. Degree Candidacy Exam, 36. What to Expect at the Candidacy Exam, 36. Faculty Assessment and Results, 40. Scheduling the Candidacy Exam, 40. Special Candidacy Exam Guidelines, 40. Candidacy Outcomes, 41. Changes in Program and Degree Candidacy, 42. Piano Proficiency, 43.

7 Academic Requirements and Recognition 44Honors, 44. Undergraduate Academic Honors, 44. Undergraduate Departmental Honors, 44. Graduate Honors, 45. Independent Study, 45. Courses Taken at Other Institutions, 46. Special Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees, 46. Bachelor of Arts in Music, 46. Jazz Studies with Emphasis in Music Technology, 46. Senior Project, 46. Composition, 47. Performance Requirement, 47. Senior Project and Recital, 47 Bachelor of Music Education, 48. Piano, 48. Grade Requirement, 48. Standardized Examinations, 48. Special Requirement for Graduate Degrees, 48. Master of Arts in Music, 48. ‘Walking’ at Graduation, 47.

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INTRODUCTION

This handbook is written for students . . . as well as faculty (we also sometimes overlook guidelines and submission dates).

The Department of Music is a busy place where we present over one hundred public programs each year. These events involve intricate scheduling of spaces that are shared with other departments and programs, printing and editing hundreds of pages of recital and concert programs, and arranging and rearranging multi-purpose rooms such as the Recital Hall. Throughout the year, students compete to use the same instruments and equipment: concert grand pianos, tympani, computers, and storage space. We all share offices and practice rooms, fight on an equal basis for parking spaces, and are ultimately governed by the same academic requirements and standards. Whether we use the music facilities early in the morning or late at night, we have the right to be safe and comfortable. In a fast-paced university, students and faculty alike may occasionally lose track of deadlines and requirements in the excitement of an upcoming recital or forget, perhaps, to complete a jury sheet or file a petition for graduation. When this happens, the faculty can sometimes rush the process, tap our contacts in other offices, and solve the problem. But even when exceptions can be accommodated, they take student, faculty, and Music Office time that could be better spent in other pursuits. And even if we want to, we cannot always be flexible with course requirements and standards. Webster University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Association of Schools of Music; accreditation requirements and university-wide rules and policies may supersede those of the department. If you wind up short of general education or ensemble hours, there may be little we can do when time for graduation arrives and the university registrar reports you a few credits shy of a degree. Because we are so busy and preoccupied by our principal business of studying and performing music, this handbook summarizes our physical facilities and suggests the most safe and efficient ways to use them; clarifies academic and musical standards and policies that may vary with degree programs and student status; and reminds us all of procedures that permit one department associate and a handful of student assistants to serve seventy full- and part-time faculty, hundreds of major and non-major students, and every single parent, friend, or music lover who attends one of our concerts.

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Students and Faculty Are Responsible for the

Information Contained In this Handbook

Department of Music Mission Statement

The Department of Music seeks to educate vibrant artists and teachers who are global citizens.  Our musicians will demonstrate individual excellence, a spirit of service, and a world-embracing mindset.  

Music Program DirectorsYou will find numerous references in this handbook to “your program director” or “the appropriate program director.” These are the individuals who have responsibility for various music facets of the Department of Music. Contact information for these faculty members is given on page 3.

Vocal Studies Instrumental Studies Martha J. Hart Paul Davis

Choral Studies Composition Trent Patterson Kim Portnoy

Keyboard Studies Music Education Daniel Schene Trent Patterson

Jazz Bachelor of Arts Paul DeMarinis David Werfelmann

Theory and Musicianship Graduate Studies Carla Colletti Glen Bauer

Church Music Jazz/Music Technology

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& Music Direction for MT & Songwriting Jeffrey Carter Steve Schenkel

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Full-Time Department of Music Faculty Directory

Jeffrey Carter, DMA Room 206 jeffreycarter67@webster.edu968-7033 Professor & Chair, Department of Music

Voice, music theory, church music, music direction for musical theatre

Glen Bauer, PhD Room 209 bauerga@webster.edu 968-7037

Director of Graduate Studies, Music History and LiteratureAssociate Chair, Department of Music & Professor of Music

Carla Colletti, PhD Room 301 carlacolletti88@webster.edu 968-7034

Director of Music Theory, Associate Professor of Music

Paul Davis, DMA Room 303 pauldavis34@webster.edu 968-7040

Director of Instrumental Studies, Associate Professor of Music

Paul DeMarinis, MM Room 204 demaripa@webster.edu 968-7039

Director of Jazz Studies, Professor of Music

Martha J. Hart, MM Room 205 marthahart97@webster.edu 968-5480

Director of Vocal Studies, Associate Professor of Music

Stuart Chapman Hill, PhD Room 302 stuarthill73@webster.edu968-5481

Music Education, Assistant Professor of Music

Jacob Lassetter, DMA Room 201 jacoblassetter97@webster.edu 968-7036

Vocal Performance, Associate Professor of Music

Trent Patterson, DMA Room 210 trentpatterson77@webster.edu 968-7035

Director of Choral Studies and Director of Music EducationAssociate Professor of Music

Kim Portnoy, MM Room 203 portnoki@webster.edu968-7038

Director of Composition, Associate Professor of Music

Daniel Schene, MM Room 208 scheneda@webster.edu968-7043

Director of Keyboard Studies, Professor of Music

Steven Schenkel, PhD Room 304 schenksm@webster.edu968-7042

Director of Songwriting & Director of Jazz/Music TechnologyProfessor of Music, Media, Religion

David Werfelmann, DMA Room 305 dwerfelmann65@webster.edu 968-7045

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Director of Bachelor of Arts in Music, Assistant Professor of Music

StaffJean Huber Room 101 huberje@webster.edu

968-7032Department Representative and Resident Den Mother

Nathan Coleman, Room 101 music@webster.edu968-7032

Department Promotions Assistant

No one can remember everything. That is why guidebooks like this are published. Here are some of the most common problem areas for students and faculty along with the handbook pages on which they are discussed.

Applied Music No, your teacher does not have to make up a lesson when you overslept.

Yes, the teacher has to make up a lesson if he/she oversleeps (page 30). There is no refund of the applied music fee. At all (page 30). Obtain applied music section numbers from the Music Office (page

29). Your lesson time will be posted on a bulletin board on the second floor

by Friday of the first week. No, there are no lessons the first week of classes (page 29).

Yes, if you take applied music, you will have to play before a faculty panel as the final exam (see Juries on page 31).

Recitals You must apply for permission to give a non-degree recital (page 19). You must schedule any recital through the Music Office. Ask for their

wisdom about the process (page 17) Your recital program and program notes must be given to the faculty

editor for editing and proofing no later than two weeks before the recital date (page 17). And yes, you do have to write program notes for your recital even if your major area is accordion (page 18).

No, much as you may deserve it, your family cannot strew your path to the stage with rose petals and bestow flowers in the Recital Hall when the performance is finished (page 24).

Despite your busy schedule, you actually have to attend your colleagues’ concerts and recitals regularly. You also have to prove that you were there by signing the attendance sheet. See the requirements on page 26.

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Degree Candidacy Yes, you are currently a music major, but no, you are not a degree

candidate until you have passed the Candidacy Exam (page 36). Yes, we would be nervous about it too, but see page 36 for courage.

Facilities No, you cannot live in one of the practice rooms (this has happened) and

you cannot smoke, eat a ham sandwich, leave your junk in the practice room indefinitely, or dump a soda into the piano cabinet (page 9).

If you employ common sense in using the music building and related facilities, you will not have to experience an “open and frank discussion” with the department chair (page 9).

Graduation and Academic Requirements Believe it or not, you actually have to apply for graduation. Your advisor

can help with this (page 11). You cannot routinely “get out” of academic requirements. Read the

university catalog; read this handbook; talk with your advisor.

. . . and Having the Best Time of Your Life

Many of the old-timers remember our college music study as among the best times of our lives. Make sure that you can say this to your son or daughter as they prepare for college. Have a good time; learn that music is more than you thought it was; teach your teachers something occasionally; keep an open mind; tolerate everything; and remember that if you actually graduate, you will be among the 26% of the U.S. population to earn a four-year degree.

A final note before the details (and an important one):

Personal interaction with others is always the best avenue of communication. Face-to-face makes a huge difference in life! In this department, email is the second preferred form of communication.

All official announcements and business is transacted via email. You must regularly check your Webster University email account, or have your university email forwarded to your preferred email account.

Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and other on-line forums are not used for academic or departmental matters.

Texting or other use of phones is not acceptable in any class, rehearsal, or lesson.

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FACILITIES▪ the music building ▪ the music office (the fount of all knowledge) ▪

Emerson Library▪ Community Music School ▪ performance venues and scheduling

▪ practice rooms and lounge ▪ psst . . . buddy, need a locker?

THE MUSIC BUILDINGMost music classes and applied lessons take place in the Thompson Music Building, originally known as the Thompson House, located at the corner of Edgar Road and Big Bend Avenue. The three-story mock-Tudor mansion was built in 1910 and was for many years the residence of the Episcopal Bishop of Missouri and his family. As a residence, the building has a colorful history including visits by such notables as Eleanor Roosevelt. The Thompson House has been placed on the Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. The Department of Music has also received an award "In Recognition of Excellent Adaptive Reuse of Thompson House" from the St. Louis County Historical Buildings Commission. Thompson House received a major external renovation in 2011.

Music OfficeThe guiding rule for all questions, both frivolous and weighty, is “Go ask the office.” The Music Office, located on the first floor of the Music Building, is the first resource for information about recitals, applied music, scheduling, contacting faculty, locked computers, burnt out light bulbs, and virtually every other aspect of department operation. The department representative, Jean Huber, and the department associate, Nathan Coleman, are assisted by a number of students throughout the day. The Music Office often closes between 1-2 p.m. to allow the staff to complete administrative work. In this event, please leave a message on the office voicemail at 968-7032, leave a note on the door, or come back at a later time. Otherwise, please note these regular business hours:

Music Office Business Hours8:30 am to 5:30 pmMonday-Friday

Lost and FoundArticles found in the Music Building rooms and studios can be turned in to the campus "Lost and Found" office in the University Center (behind the main information desk). You may also give lost items to someone in the Music Office. Thompson House lost and found is located outside of the Recital hall in the white cabinet near the Dean’s office.

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Bulletin boards are located throughout the Music Building for various purposes. Please do not post notices on boards that are reserved for use by professional organizations, academic programs, or ensembles. The Student Message Bulletin Board on the first floor is reserved for student messages. You will find important announcements and correspondence posted these boards with regularity.

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Classrooms Two classrooms are located in the Music Building itself. Room 106, a computer lab, is on the first floor to the left of the basement stairway. Classroom 302 is on the third floor. Through the office, students may reserve time to use a classroom piano for practice, providing it does not interrupt a class nearby. See p. 10 for room reservation procedures. The Recital Hall The Recital Hall (Room 104), with a seating capacity of approximately seventy-five, is located on the first floor. The Steinway grand piano can be used for practice only by reservation through the Music Office. Practice priority is given to piano majors and students preparing for recitals. See p. 10 for room reservation procedures.

Computer LabLocated in Room 106, the Computer Lab consists of nine Macintosh units with MIDI keyboards and a high-end printer. Each computer is also connected to the Internet. A scanner capable of scanning 8.5 x 11 pages is installed on one computer. While the lab is used primarily for classes and related activities, students are welcome to use the facility for personal research or other study projects. Student employees are available at night for assistance. In the event of a computer problem, please notify the Music Office. The room is always locked. Any student enrolled in any Music class at Webster will have swipe-card access to this room. Swipe-card access issues are dealt with by Public Safety. Call them at 968.7430.

OTHER MUSIC BUILDINGS

Emerson Library/ Music Holdings, Videos and Listening Facilities Most of the department’s music reference books, reference materials, scores, recordings, and videos are housed in the Emerson Library, located at 101 Edgar Road. Periodicals, compact discs, cassette tapes, DVDs, and videocassettes are kept on the main floor. Rooms adjacent to these collections are available for listening and viewing. Library staff members will assist as needed. LP recordings are located elsewhere in the library.

The main music collection is located on the third floor. An index to the collection is available on-line both in the library and through any web-connected computer. With a current ID, you also have access to the entire NAXOS and DRAM libraries of recorded music through the university’s home page web site: http://www.webster.edu.

Community Music School of Webster University

Voice, piano and instrumental lessons at the Community Music School (CMS) building take place from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. All room scheduling is accomplished through the Department of Music Office. See p. 10 for room reservation procedures. These rooms are only available to faculty for teaching purposes. Use of the copy machine is prohibited except by CMS faculty and staff. The Department of Music holds ensemble rehearsals and some classes in the CMS building. The Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet, and

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Webster Chamber Orchestra all meet at this location. After 9 p.m. weeknights and on Sunday evenings, some studios in CMS are

available for music student practice space.

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The Digital Keyboard LabA state-of-the-art digital keyboard lab is located in the lower level of the Loretto-Hilton Center in Room 17A. All sections of Class Piano are taught in this lab.

Number 23 Old Orchard AvenueLocated a five-minute walk from the Music Building at the south end of the strip mall (Big Bend and South Old Orchard Avenue) the department has several teaching studios and a jazz ensemble class space. Scheduling for these rooms is done by Department of Music staff; department chair approval is required for student use. Only enrolled students may have access to the lock code for these rooms. Obtain the code from the Music Office, but be prepared to show that you are registered for a 23 Old Orchard class.

Moore AuditoriumMoore Auditorium is located in Webster Hall, one of the university administration buildings at 470 E. Lockwood Avenue. This auditorium is the site of many faculty and guest artist concerts as well as recitals and workshops throughout the year. With the permission of the instructor, senior and graduate recitals may be scheduled in Winifred Moore Auditorium rather than the Recital Hall. Rehearsal and performance time in Winifred Moore is very limited. Room reservations are managed by the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts Dean’s office.

GUIDELINES FOR MUSIC BUILDING FACILITIESThompson Building Practice Rooms and Student LoungeThe student lounge is located in the lower level of the Music Building. Restrooms and vending machines are located in this area. Practice rooms are also located on the lower level. These facilities may be used by currently enrolled Webster University music students. Those not enrolled in music classes, however, may not use the practice rooms. Two rooms are reserved for percussion/drum-set practice; another for double bass practice and storage; and a third for guitar practice. Students and faculty are requested to report problems with pianos or other equipment to the Music Office.

Room 107 is designated for brass, string, and harp lessons, along with chamber music rehearsals. This room is also used as a practice room by harp students. Requests to schedule this room are made to the Music Office, as are requests for keys to this room.

Lounge and Practice Room HoursFall and Spring Semesters: 7:00 am to 12:00 midnight Sunday through

ThursdaySummer Hours: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday

Thompson Building Practice Room Safety and SecurityTo insure safety in the lounge and practice rooms after 7:00 pm, please be prepared to show a current student ID to a security guard or student assistant. In addition, security personnel will be posted at the basement door, Sunday through

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Thursday, between 7:00 pm and 12:00 midnight. If the outside door is locked, please contact a security officer at the Office of Public Safety for admittance. The practice rooms and lounge are not open after midnight during the regular academic year or after 8:00 pm during the summer term. Please help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment in the practice area. Do not bring food or drink into the practice rooms. In addition, please note that Webster University has a no-smoking policy in all its buildings. The use of alcohol in any music building is forbidden by campus policy.

Community Music School Practice RoomsStudios are also located on the lower level. Six of these rooms are available as

practice rooms for currently enrolled Webster University music students. Studios are generally available after 7 p.m. on Sundays and after 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Various university events may take precedence and cause the studios to be available later than posted. In addition, room 17 is available on a first-come, first-served basis for percussion majors only.

Community Music School Safety and SecurityTo insure safety in CMS studios when they are available as practice space,

please be prepared to deposit a current student ID with student staff. This ID will be returned at the conclusion of the practice session. Staff will maintain records of who is in which practice rooms so that we can monitor room usage and building usage patterns. CMS studios are not open after midnight during the regular academic year. Please help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment in the practice area. Do not bring food or drink into the studios. In addition, please note that Webster University has a no-smoking policy in all its buildings. The use of alcohol in any music building is forbidden by campus policy.

LockersThe department maintains a limited number of lockers for student use. These are located on the lower level in the practice room area as well as on the second and third floors. The Music Office staff coordinates locker assignments. Please note that the university will not be responsible for any loss or damage to personal items kept in the lockers. Lockers are only for enrolled students.

Private EnterpriseStudents are not permitted to use Webster University facilities for private enterprise (such as the teaching of private lessons) except in conjunction with pedagogy classes.

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LiabilityNeither the university nor the Department of Music is responsible for loss of or damage to student instruments or other personal belongings. Please be certain that your musical instruments and other valuables are insured if they are to be stored or used on university property. Insurance policies vary in cost and coverage, but if you live in university residence halls or apartments and if you are a legal dependent, you may already be covered for loss and/or damage under your parents' homeowner policy. If you live off-campus, on the other hand, you may or may not be covered under such a policy.

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SCHEDULING MUSIC BUILDING FACILITIESCMS 11, the Recital Hall (MU104) and MU302To determine availability of these rooms, please consult the ‘Current Students’ page of Webster.edu/music, and follow the instructions at that webpage.

http://www.webster.edu/fine-arts/departments/music/current-students/index.html

All requests to schedule these rooms are submitted by email to huberje@webster.edu.

Other rooms in CMS, MU, or Old OrchardLimited time is available in other music rooms. A notebook in the Music Office contains the room schedules for these studios. Please consult Jean Huber in the Music Office.

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SERVICES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES advising ▪ photocopying ▪ copyright law ▪ professional organizations

▪ music scholarships ▪ study abroad ▪ academic support

UNIVERSITY SERVICES

Webster University provides a number of academic, health, enrichment, and professional services for full-time and part-time students. Information on these services is available at the University website, www.webster.edu.

AdvisingYou are assigned a departmental faculty advisor who will assist you in planning your academic program. Please make an appointment with your advisor in advance of every registration period. If you do not know who your advisor is, check with the Department of Music Representative, Jean Huber. Although you must have your advisor’s permission to register, the process can be completed either on-line or in person. Enter your advisor’s information here so that you will have it when needed.

Letters of RecommendationIf a faculty member agrees to write a letter of recommendation for you, please make it easy for them to comply quickly. Complete all relevant portions of the form before forwarding it to the instructor. Be certain that the instructor knows what kind of job or academic acceptance you are requesting. In many cases, a recommendation will be mailed directly by the faculty member to the prospective employer or institution and you will need to furnish an addressed envelope. Do leave faculty members a couple of weeks to fulfill a request for a letter! – short-notice requests are often considered unprofessional.

PhotocopyingA photocopier for student use is located in the lobby of both the Sverdrup Building (8300 Big Bend Blvd.) and the Emerson Library (101 Edgar Road). The Department of Music photocopier is heavily used for class materials and recital programs and this machine is not available for student use. If you have at least twenty-four hours to produce your copies, the Music Office staff will make them for you if they are class-related. The staff cannot make the copies that violate copyright law. Copy forms are located in the music office.

Performance Rights FeesThe university pays royalties to several performance rights organizations such as the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) and Broadcast Music International (BMI). These fees, amounting to thousands of

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dollars annually, allow us to present live and recorded performances of copyrighted music at university- and department-sponsored concerts and recitals.

Copyright LawModern copyright protection for artistic works has its roots in the Berne Convention of 1886. Copyright law for the United States is governed by the 1976 Copyright Act. Copyright law is complex and cannot be explained here in full, but you can find an excellent series of brochures at copyright.gov/circs.

Protecting Your Original Work. Several points of the 1976 Copyright Act are widely misunderstood. You need not, for example, register your own original work (composition, academic paper, CD, and so on) with the U.S. Copyright Office to be protected. The work is automatically copyrighted when it is created and “published” (that is, printed, performed, burned, or recorded). While expensive and somewhat whimsical, official registration with the copyright office has advantages for valuable material (it protects the work for seventy years after the death of the composer, for example, and you can bring suit against violators for damages).

Protecting Their Original Works. Various copyright laws protect the owner of a creative work from losing income because someone makes an illegal copy. This issue has become increasingly contentious in recent years due to advances in technology. The Department of Music adheres to the federal copyright laws concerning live performance, audio and video reproduction, and the photocopying of musical scores and books in whole or in part. Please be aware of these three points that relate to photocopying for applied lessons, classes, and ensemble rehearsals:

Copyrighted music may not be photocopied on the department premises by students or faculty.

Students may not use illegally-photocopied music or books for any applied music class or any music course even if the copies were made off-campus.

International and U. S. law categorically precludes the use of a photocopy of a copyrighted score in lieu of an original. While a photocopy may be used while the score is on order or while awaiting permission to reproduce an out-of-print score, it is illegal to make a photocopy to avoid purchasing the original. This point of law pertains both to single copies and anthologies.

Audio and Video Recording. Students are not permitted to use department equipment to reproduce audio or video recordings.

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PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Collegiate NAfMEA collegiate chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is available for Department of Music students. Members of NAfME receive the Music Educators Journal, Teaching Music, and the Missouri School Music Magazine. In addition, many members attend the annual MMEA in-service workshop each January at Tan-Tar-A at the Lake of the Ozarks. Dr. Trent Patterson is the faculty advisor.

Collegiate ACDA

A collegiate chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is available for Department of Music students. Dr. Trent Patterson is the faculty advisor.

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPSSeveral scholarships are available to qualified undergraduate music majors. Most scholarships are awarded by the faculty after consultation with department chair. The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid awards other academic grants, federal work-study programs, loans, and other forms of financial assistance.

All scholarships awarded by the Department of Music require the recipient to maintain a per-semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0, to make satisfactory academic progress through the curriculum, and to participate in ensembles as assigned by the department.

A complete list of named, endowed scholarship funds and the current recipients of those scholarships is on the departmental website:http://www.webster.edu/music/about-music/scholarships.html

Department ScholarshipsThe department offers a limited number of scholarships to entering freshmen and transfer students based on talent and financial need. Preference is given to students who audition in person before March 30 of each year.

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES Vienna, AustriaWebster’s campus in Vienna, Austria is our designated center for cooperative music study. While you are free to attend any of the campuses at any time, applied music and ensemble opportunities are offered in Vienna only in the spring semester. Junior and senior music majors may elect to study for either an eight- or sixteen-week term. With assistance of the Department of Music chair and applied area program director, you may also take music classes at Webster-Vienna during the summer.

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The Vienna program is designed for students in all major areas of study and the academic curriculum is arranged individually through the Department of Music chair and the Vienna Fine Arts coordinator. If you have at least a 3.0 GPA and a recommendation from your major professor, the university pays your roundtrip airfare. In addition, any financial aid you have will continue in Vienna and the tuition, typically much higher in Europe, is the same as in Webster Groves. Room and board charges vary, but the university will help with arrangements. For more information, see the department chair and the Study Abroad Office for registration procedures.

ACADEMIC SUPPORTThe department and university provide several different options if academic problems arise.

Academic Resource Center Located in Loretto Hall, the Academic Resource Centers offers individual and seminar help in the development of writing skills, a peer tutoring program, and numerous other services.

Theory and Musicianship TutoringThe Department of Music hires qualified undergraduate students as tutors for theory and musicianship courses. In addition, a graduate assistant in theory is also available for appointments. These tutoring services are free of charge, but you should first speak with Bob Chamberlin, director of theory and musicianship, for referral to the appropriate tutor. Please be aware that many useful theory sites are available on the Internet such as musictheory.com and www.sightreadingfactory.com. Other programs can be downloaded to your computer for relatively low cost.

Academic MonitoringIf you do not perform well on a major exam or if you have excessive absences in a music or other course, expect to be contacted by your advisor. “At Risk” notices are completed by faculty members and routed to the department chair and your academic advisor to make sure everyone concerned is aware of marginal or failing exams or written work. If you are listed as at risk, you should meet with the faculty member(s) concerned to develop a plan for improvement; otherwise, you may be placed on academic probation.

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CONCERTS AND RECITALS

▪ recent policy changes: recital programs ▪ recent policy changes: non-degree recitals ▪ degree recitals ▪ pre-recital hearing ▪ other policies and procedures

▪ degree recital checklist ▪ recital attendance requirement ▪ performance assistant requirement

DEGREE AND NON-REQUIRED RECITAL PROGRAMS

The Department of Music is required by our accreditor, the National Association of Schools of Music, to maintain a file of programs from all degree recitals; these may be inspected by NASM evaluators at their re-accreditation visits (about every ten years). Your degree recital program reflects not only on you at performance time, but also is a record of the range of literature studied at Webster, the number and scope of public performances, and jury grades. This information tells knowledgeable evaluators about our standards in performance training. We designed procedures for graduate and undergraduate recital programs and program notes to provide uniform, accurate, and professional records of all degree and non-required recitals. The same procedures are in effect for all undergraduate and gradate recitals. See p. 10 for room reservation procedures.

The information in the next section explains the procedures for programs, program notes, and translations.

Required degree recitals cannot be scheduled in consecutive semesters. Degree recitals are scheduled Fall/Fall or Spring/Spring.

Scheduling a RecitalWith the approval and guidance of your applied teacher, the director of your program area, and any accompanist or ensemble members, schedule a recital place, date, and time through the Music Office. Obtain a Request to Schedule a Recital form on line.20

Open Calendar Dates for Recital SchedulingThe Department of Music schedules degree recitals based on seniority. Students may begin scheduling recitals according to this schedule:

Events in Fall 2016 Calendar open to graduate students and seniors on Thursday, September

1 Calendar open to juniors on Thursday, September 8 Calendar open to those scheduling non-required recitals on Thursday,

September 15

Events in Spring 2017 Calendar open to graduate students and seniors on Monday, November

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In conference with your teacher and accompanist, consider several tentative recital dates. Settle on one date that works for you, other players, the faculty committee, your applied teacher, your area director and accompanist. Make sure venue is open. (Can you see how important collaboration and consultation is?)After choosing an appropriate date for your recital, return the Request to Schedule a Recital form (with all signatures needed, including the approval of the Chair) to the Department of Music Office. This completed form will put the wheels in motion for all people involved to begin work on your recital event. This must happen at least four weeks prior to your recital. Once you have completed the paperwork, you will be enrolled in a pass/fail degree recital credit.

Recital ProgramsNO LATER THAN TWO WEEKS before the recital date, you should turn in a typed hard copy and an electronic copy (in an email, or a Word file attached to an email) of the following to Dr. Schenkel (for jazz programs) or Dr. Bauer (for all other programs), and to the Music Office :

1. Your program – This refers to the list of the pieces you will be performing. The list should include proper accent marks and the composer dates. Composer dates (except where unknown or unavailable) are required for all programs. These are readily available on the Internet.

2. Your detailed program notes about the pieces you will be performing. These program notes MUST be discussed with and approved by your applied instructor prior to being provided to the office.

3. Voice students must have translations checked by your voice instructor before being submitted to the program editor. This process should begin significantly early to allow for further research and changes, before the two-week deadline.

4. Once all editing on notes is complete, submit to the music office a pdf copy of your final notes, not later than five work days prior to the recital.

While two weeks before the recital is the minimum amount of time needed, you are urged to submit the print program and program notes, and translations, when applicable, earlier if possible.

Please include your name, phone number, and e-mail address with the program and the notes, except on the final copy.

Your program and notes will be proofed for accuracy regarding degree requirements; they will also be edited for information and grammar. You will be contacted by the editor to make revisions. Using the ‘track changes’ feature in MS Word is the preferred means of communicating edits with others.

Failure to adhere to these requirements – both content and time flow – will result in your recital being postponed or canceled.

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Your edited and final copy of your program will be ready about a week before the recital. Please proof the program once more before it is photocopied by Music Office staff. When the proof is ready, it will be placed on the Student Message Board in the Music Building. Please be on the lookout for this copy. When you are satisfied with the program as edited and set, write “Okay” on the copy and return it to the Music Office for printing. Your final approval is necessary at least four days before the recital date. The faculty editor will also review the final program copy. If you have questions, please check with office personnel at 968-7032.

Program Notes and TranslationsAll recitals must include program notes. Students and instructors will determine whether these notes are (1) minimal with information about the composer and era, (2) more substantial with analytical notes, or (3) scholarly and more extensive with conclusions based on your original research. Regardless of the approach you and your applied teacher decide to take, please note that the faculty editor will help you from beginning to end, although your starting point is with your applied teacher.

Putting It Together. The Music Office will package your recital program, program notes and translations (if appropriate) for your recital assistant to pick up before the recital. The office will also provide an attendance sheet and “Quiet” signs (if applicable) for your performance. Your recital assistant is responsible for picking up these materials from the Department of Music office prior to the recital (see page 27).

Late Submission of Program and/or Note Copy

If you and your instructor find that you cannot submit program copy two weeks in advance of the performance date as required, you MUST contact the faculty editor on or before the submission date to make arrangements for an extension. Please note that your recital will be canceled automatically if you fail to submit program copy or program notes by the required dates without making arrangements with faculty editor for an extension.

Non-Required Recitals

Even if your degree program does not require a recital, you may present a non-graded recital if performance space and time are available. Music minors also have this option. The first step in approval for non-degree recitals is a formal Recital Hearing given before the music faculty. At this hearing, you will perform a minimum of fifteen minutes (as selected by the faculty from your program list). Recital hearings are scheduled according to the time arranged by the area director. The area director, the student, the applied music teacher and the accompanist must all be at the hearing.

Recital Hearing Petition. If you are in a program not requiring a graded recital, such as the BA, BMEd, BM/JMT, or MA), complete and submit a Recital Hearing Petition for Non-Required Recitals. This form, available on line, requires

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the signatures of both your major applied teacher and the director of your program area. You are also asked to list all works planned for performance. Please note that a non-required recital for BA/Music students is in addition to and not instead of the senior thesis.

Please follow the previously-outlined timeline and procedures for non-required recitals as for degree recitals.

Request to Schedule Non-Required Recital. If you are approved to present a non-required recital after the hearing, confer with your applied instructor and accompanist to select a tentative date, and then submit a completed Request to Schedule Non-Required Recital form to the Music Office.

Restrictions on Dates for Non-Required Recitals. Non-degree recitals must take place before Thanksgiving Break of the Fall Semester and during the first eight weeks of the Spring Semester. While faculty members may want to attend the recital, no formal committee will be formed.

Required Applied Music Study. In the semester in which you plan to give your non-required recital, you must be enrolled for credit in the appropriate applied music area and you must also attend the master class in that area. Non-required recital candidates must also perform on the Thursday Student Recital Series prior to presentation of the recital. As determined by the department chair and applied teacher, non-graded recitalists may be required to pay for a rehearsal and recital accompanist. These payments are made directly to the assigned faculty accompanist.

DEGREE RECITALS Please keep in mind that while you are the recital soloist, the recital itself is given by the Department of Music as a part of your degree program. Scheduling and presenting a degree recital can be a frustrating process if carefully worked out procedures are not followed. While you and your applied teacher are primarily responsible for degree recitals, the Music Office will assist in several ways:

scheduling for rehearsals and the performance. scheduling performance assistants for the event. printing programs, program notes, and translations (see pages 17-18).

For a full listing of recital requirements and procedures, see pages 17-28 in this section. Once a year, an information meeting will be held during a Thursday Noon Recital time to acquaint you with recital procedures (seminar attendance credit awarded).

Degree Recital ChecklistStudents in undergraduate and graduate performance degree programs are required to give two recitals. The first step in scheduling a degree recital is consulting the Degree Recital Checklist (page 21). Follow and complete the checklist to avoid misunderstandings and missed deadlines.

Committee Approval ProcessThe director of your program area and/or your major professor will appoint a faculty committee to hear and evaluate degree recitals. Scheduling changes made

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with the approval of the applied instructor and the director of your program area must also be communicated to the committee.

Committee Decision. If a significant portion of your performance is unacceptable to the committee, the entire recital must be performed in public at a later date. You will normally be informed of recital results immediately following the event with written confirmation from the department chair sent to your address on file within one week of the performance date.

Pre-Recital HearingA pre-recital hearing is required prior to all graduate degree recitals and all voice performance degree recitals. For jazz, instrumental and piano areas, a pre-recital hearing is at the discretion of the applied teacher and the director of your program area.

Hearing Committee and Procedure. Pre-recital hearings are scheduled with the area director, your applied teacher, and your accompanist. The director of your program area will convene an appropriate faculty panel (the recital committee, if one has been formed). The committee will hear some or all of each number on your program to determine whether the recital has the potential to meet department standards. If the committee agrees that recital completion is probable, plans for the performance move ahead according to normal guidelines. If you are not prepared to perform all of the works scheduled for the recital, however, or if the committee feels that your recital may not be successful, it will be postponed.

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WEBSTER UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC REQUIRED DEGREE RECITAL AND NON-REQUIRED RECITAL CHECKLIST

Scheduling

□ Read relevant portions of the Department of Music Handbook.

□ Obtain a Request a Recital Hearing form AND a Request to Schedule a Recital form at http://www.webster.edu/music/current-students/recital-request-forms.html

□ Check availability of the Recital Hall, CMS Room 11, or Moore Auditorium (if approved).http://www.webster.edu/music/current-students/ Off-campus recitals require a great deal more work. Schedule a discussion with the department chair well in advance of requesting an off-campus location.

□ Choose several tentative dates in consultation with your applied instructor, your program director, and accompanist/ensemble members. Consult extensively.

□ With a consensus for the final recital date, complete the forms mentioned above. Turn in a Request for a Recital Hearing and a Request to Schedule a Recital to the Music Office.

□ Schedule the performance space for rehearsal times.

□ See Music Office staff for information about securing a performance assistant. (A music major in performance or a student employee in the Department of Music will be scheduled to help during the recital).

Six Weeks before Recital□ Confer with your applied instructor and program director about the pre-recital

hearing date (mandatory for graduate recitals and all vocal recitals) at the discretion of the applied instructor and program director at the undergraduate level. The hearing must take place no less than 30 days before final recital date.

□ Study the history, composers, and style periods of your program. Begin drafting program notes (see page 18). Consult your instructor and Department of Music faculty for assistance as needed.

No less than Two Weeks before Recital□ Program Notes Package: Submit typed list of pieces and performers and program

notes to the faculty editor (see page 16). Print Program Package: Submit complete program listing to office (see page 16).

□ Time your program and make final adjustments.Please note time restrictions; these include a five-minute intermission.

Junior: maximum fifty minutes, minimum forty-five minutesSenior: maximum sixty minutes, minimum forty-five minutes

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Graduate: maximum seventy minutes, minimum fifty-five minutes

One Week before Recital□ Complete program notes and translations. Obtain approval from faculty editor.

□ Proof final program when available. Return to Music Office staff.

□ Verify with the Music Office that a recital assistant has been assigned for the date of your recital.

□ Notify off-campus guests, friends, and family members of parking restrictions (see page 23). Do pay attention to parking restrictions, as these are big deal!

Four days before Recital

□ Verify with the Music Office that final copy of materials (program, program notes and translations) are turned in by you.

Day of Recital □ Verify with Music Office that your performance assistant will be arriving one hour

before your recital with your programs, program notes, translations, quiet signs and attendance sheet.

□ Arrive at least one hour before the recital begins. One Hour before Recital

□ Performance assistant should check the condition of the Recital Hall. Arrange chairs, stands, the piano or other equipment.

□ Performance assistant will put programs and attendance sheet outside of entrance

door. The assistant will set lighting and unlock stage door. Just before recital begins, post "quiet" signs.

One Minute before Recital

□ Recital assistant welcomes audience (from the stage) and reads or recites a brief statement on distractions.

During Recital

□ Recital assistant opens and closes stage door and acts as your stage hand. See list of duties for Recital Assistants for more information.

Post RecitalPerformance Assistants should rearrange the room with chairs facing east (Recital

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Hall only), return signs and attendance sheet to the Music Office, and ask the faculty member attending to lock the piano before leaving.

Recital Days and Times. Degree recitals are scheduled Monday-Thursday at 4.30 or 5.30, or at 7 p.m. and on Fridays at 3:00 pm. Recitals are not held on weekends. Recitals are never held during the last two weeks of the semester (the final week of classes and final examination week). Exceptions to these guidelines require a clearly reasoned, emailed request to the department chair, the program director and the applied teacher. Degree recitals are normally scheduled to begin before or at 7:00 pm. If the recital venue has a class scheduled until 7:00 pm, a 7:30 pm recital is a second option. Parking for Your Family and Friends. Except on Monday evenings and when the Repertory Theatre is between performances in the Loretto-Hilton Theatre, misunderstandings about parking are common. The university gives exclusive use of Lots J and K (closest to theMusic Building) to the Repertory Theatre and their patrons; parking attendants occasionally state this fact without much tact. To avoid any inconvenience to your audience, suggest that they park in Lot O or the parking garage (both on Garden Avenue) and plan on a five-minute walk to the Music Building.

Applied Music StudyRegardless of the number of applied music credits needed for graduation, you are required to enroll for credit in the major applied area during a semester in which you present a degree recital. You must also attend the master class in that area.

Recital VenuesStudent recitals are normally held in the Music Building Recital Hall or in CMS Room 11. Senior and graduate recitals may be scheduled in Moore Auditorium subject to availability and the approval of the director of your program area and your applied music instructor. If two or more students request the same date and venue, priority in scheduling will be as follows:

second graduate recitalsenior recitalfirst graduate recitaljunior recitalnon-degree recitals

Moore Auditorium is scheduled by email only, by a staff member in the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts Office. Please obtain the details on how to schedule a recital event in Moore from the Department of Music Office. The Community Music School main stage is

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scheduled with the approval of the Chair of the Department of Music. (Only one rehearsal is available on the CMS main stage.)

RecordingAudio recording of junior, senior, and graduate recitals is not mandatory, but you are free to hire a freelance engineer or a student in the Audio Production Program.

Recital DressDress professionally for recitals. For many recitals, this means shirt and tie for men and similar attire for women. More formal dress is encouraged for senior and graduate recitals. Your applied music instructor will provide additional suggestions if you have questions.

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ALL DEPARTMENT RECITALS

The following guidelines pertain to any degree recital and represent department policy.

1. Announced Time. The recital will begin promptly at the announced time.2. Extra Expenses. You are responsible for any extra expenses (such as hiring

musicians outside of the department) that are incurred in connection with the recital).

3. Receptions. Receptions may not be held in any music buildings following a recital.

4. Flowers. Please do not decorate the piano or stage area in any way. In addition, make sure that your family and friends do not present flowers to you on stage at the conclusion of the performance. If your friends and family want to present flowers, they should do this backstage.

5. Distractions. Ask your family and friends not to take flash photography during the performance.

6. Advertisement. The university publicizes all music events through regular channels. If you want your recital listed on the university calendar and website, you will need to ask the department chair to do this. Otherwise, you cannot publicize the recital on your own to the media. To alert your Webster friends and colleagues, you may post a few letter-sized announcements of your own design within the Music Building.

Guidelines for Stage Deportment Students presenting or participating in recitals should adhere to the following stage deportment guidelines:

1. Enter the performance area quickly and prepare for the performance. If the audience greets you with applause, make a pleasant bow or nod of the head in response. Acknowledge the accompanist or fellow performers (if any) and then continue your preparations.

2. After the performance, graciously accept the applause of the audience. If you were not satisfied with your performance, it is not professional to frown, or show displeasure. Even when the performance was not perfect, the audience will applaud in encouragement.

3. Acknowledge your co-performer(s) at the end of each number.4. Leave the stage quickly, passing by your accompanist(s). Your

accompanist(s) and page turner should follow you out immediately. Be prepared to re-enter the stage if the audience sustains its applause.

5. Gather scores after meeting and greeting guests, before leaving the venue.

WEEKLY STUDENT RECITALSWeekly recitals are presented on Thursdays at noon in the Recital Hall. If you are a performance major, you are required to perform at least twice each semester. Other music majors and minors are encouraged to perform, but not specifically required. Regardless of your major, you are encouraged to attend a variety of university concerts and recitals. The following guidelines, however, pertain only to Thursday recitals.

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The department’s Thursday Recital Form gathers information on the music you intend to play, the length of numbers, and any special performance requirements such as the lowering or raising of the piano lid. Recital programs will be printed based on the information you provide about the title, composer, dates, and the like. If you need to appear early or late on the recital, note this request on the form. Finally, have your instructor sign the form. Deliver the completed Recital Form to the Music Office no later than 4:30 pm on the Monday before the Thursday recital. Late forms are not accepted. Recitals will not exceed fifty minutes in length. If the total time of all works submitted exceeds this length, those from whom recital forms were received last may be held over to the next week. You need not resubmit a recital form in this case. However, if you are ill or otherwise unable to perform and your appearance is canceled, you must resubmit the recital form. In this event, you will receive priority placement on the next program. Please coordinate directly with your accompanist about her/his availability for a Thursday recital!

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTUndergraduate music majors are required to enroll in MUSC 0890, Recital Attendance (without credit or tuition charge) and to earn a grade of P for six semesters. Grades of P are given to students who meet both of two guidelines; grades of F are given if you fail to meet either guideline. Failing grades will not be changed. No grades of I (incomplete) are awarded. Simply put . . . you must meet both guidelines in order to pass!

1. Attend TWELVE Concerts and Recitals. You must attend at least twelve departmental concerts and recitals during the semester to be selected from among the following:

Ensembles such as choral groups, orchestra, wind ensembles, percussion ensemble, jazz ensembles, orchestral concerts.

Faculty and guest recitals and concerts. Thursday noon student recitals and all student degree and non-degree

recitals.

2. Attend FIVE Seminars. In addition to the twelve recitals and concerts, you are required to attend five seminars.

Guest and faculty academic presentations. Lectures and demonstrations relating to performance practice. TIP: Seminars are usually front-loaded in the first weeks of the semester.

Take advantage of seminars early in the semester to prevent a panic later!

With the permission of the department chair, additional concerts or recitals may be substituted for seminars if you have a class Thursday at noon. Please note that MUSC 0890, Recital Attendance, appears on transcripts and is also listed on degree audits. Six grades of P are required for graduation.

And of course you must attend the entire recital or seminar in order to receive credit for attending!

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Recital Attendance for Transfer Students. If you transfer to Webster from another institution, your transcript record must show MUSC 0890 in proportion to your time here. If you enter with a relatively larger number of credit hours you are required to enroll in MUSC 0890 in fewer semesters according to the following table:

Hours Transferred Semesters of MUSC 0890 Required82-98 hours 1 64-81 hours 2 48-63 hours 3 30-47 hours 4 14-29 hours 5 Fewer than 14 hours 6

Recital Attendance for Part-Time Students. Part-time as opposed to full-time status does not affect the attendance requirement: six semesters of MUSC 0890 are required for all degrees. If you attend some or all of your terms of enrollment on a part-time basis (and take more than eight semesters to complete your degree) you can choose the six semesters in which you register for MUSC 0890.

Recital Attendance ListTo earn credit for a recital, concert, or seminar attendance, you must sign the Recital Attendance Sheet. Performers earn attendance credit as well, so remember to sign the attendance sheet after any concert or recital in which you are a participant. You are responsible for signing your own name and you may not sign someone else’s name. You must hear the entire recital to receive attendance credit. If you must leave an event before its completion, your name will be removed from the attendance sheet. Falsification of information on the attendance sheet is taken seriously.

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A FINAL NOTE: SCHEDULING OF RECITALS AND CONCERTSRegarding rooms assigned to the Department (CMS 11 and MU 104, 302), academic classes, master classes, and ensemble rehearsals take first precedence. These are usually scheduled well in advance of the semester on a fixed weekly schedule.

For all of these rooms, student and faculty chamber ensemble or small ensemble rehearsals are scheduled next. These items are usually listed on the weekly sheet for each room. The Music Office manages these reservations, and is the point of contact for any inquiry or request.

Students who are paying tuition take next priority, whether for an applied lesson with a faculty member or in a private practice session relating to a curricular event. This also includes rehearsal for recitals.

Finally, all requests for CMS 10, Moore Auditorium, or CMS Concert Hall are sent first to the Department Chair. These spaces often require written request forms and negotiation with others for the Department’s usage of these heavily-scheduled spaces.

APPLIED MUSIC▪ scheduling applied lessons ▪ your lesson time ▪ assignment of applied teachers

▪ missed and postponed lessons ▪ changing applied teachers ▪ jury examinations ▪ jury sheets

Regardless of your major, you may register for private applied music lessons. The final exam or jury (see page 31) is considered the final lesson. There are no lessons during the first week of the semester.

Scheduling LessonsRegistration for applied music is slightly different from most other courses. First, you need to complete an Applied Music Student Information and Schedule Form which is available from advisors or the Music Office. Instructors and section numbers cannot be assigned until the office has your schedule. After turning in your schedule, it is forwarded to an applied teacher who will then schedule your lessons.

When Is My Lesson Time? Applied lessons do not begin until the second week of classes. Matching the schedules of hundreds of applied students to those of dozens of applied teachers takes time. You can facilitate the process by registering on time and filling out the Applied Music Student Information and Schedule Form accurately. Once the schedule is made, each applied music teacher will post the names of his or her students, the lesson times, and the locations of lessons on a bulletin board on the second floor of the Music Building. This information usually appears by Friday of the first week of classes. If your name and lesson time do not appear during the first week, you need to visit the Music Office to get the name of the area program director.

Assignment of Applied TeachersProgram directors assign applied instructors in their area of responsibility. If the university has a full-time faculty member under contract in an area of applied music (piano, saxophone, or flute, for example), you may be assigned to that instructor. All applied instructors, whether full- or part-time, have been chosen by the department for their superior performance and teaching skills.

Late RegistrationsUniversity policy states that you cannot attend classes past the second week of the semester if your name does not appear on the official class list. This is especially important in applied lessons. If registration for applied music has not been completed by the beginning of the third week of the semester, continuing in applied music may be unfeasible. The instructor is under no obligation to make up missed lessons due to registration problems; no refunds of applied music fees are possible after the second week of the semester. Under no circumstances will lessons continue past the third week of a semester if official registration has not

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Missed and Postponed LessonsThe applied music fee covers fifteen sessions, one of which is the jury examination (see page 31). The applied music fee is paid in full and is non-refundable. If an applied teacher must cancel a lesson, it will be rescheduled. If you miss a lesson, the lesson may or may not be made up at the teacher’s discretion. If you request reimbursement for lessons missed by the teacher, verification of a total inability to find common hours for make-up lessons must be presented to the department chair by both the student and the teacher.

Refund of Applied Music Fees. Most applied instructors are part-time employees. When you register for an applied music course, the university draws up a contract with that instructor for the entire semester. Students may add or drop applied music courses during the first two weeks of the semester in accordance with university policy. After the second week, however, while cancellation of tuition charges may be possible through a late course drop (at the discretion of the registrar), the applied music fee cannot be refunded even if lessons are discontinued.

Credit HoursEach hour of academic credit in applied music represents one hour of expected practice each day. Music majors normally enroll for two or three hours of credit in one or more applied areas (piano or voice, for example). Lessons for two credits or more are 50-55 minutes in duration. In some cases, music majors may enroll for up to four hours of credit with the instructor’s permission. Note that the applied music fee is the same for two or more hours of credit. For non-majors (and for music majors taking secondary areas), a 25-minute lesson each week carries one credit hour.

Summer Session Applied MusicDuring the summer session, you may register for applied music, but all arrangements for lesson day and time are made directly with the applied teacher. The Music Office will assist you in contacting teachers if necessary. The tuition for summer lessons as well as an applied music fee will be billed by the university at the current rate. During the summer, you can earn one hour of credit for eight 50-55 minute lessons. In this case, you will not necessarily be required to take a jury examination. The decision regarding whether a jury is or is not required will be made by the applied teacher and Department of Music chair. If you are approved for a summer recital (which is rare), special arrangements for an additional credit hour of applied study can be made through the teacher with the approval of the department chair. If you are granted permission to give a summer recital and enroll for two credit hours, however, a jury examination, arranged by the teacher through the department chair, is mandatory.

Requesting a Change of Applied Music InstructorIf you wish to change instructors for the primary or secondary instrument (piano, voice, violin, saxophone, trumpet, guitar, and so forth) you need to place a request in writing to the academic program director and also the department chair along with the reason(s) for the change. The program director and the department chair will confer with one another and/or with the student before reaching a decision. Changes in teacher are only made at the beginning of the school year. No changes

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take place during the course of the academic year.

JURY EXAMINATIONSA jury is a summative performance before a panel of music faculty members; in effect, this is a final exam in applied music. If you are enrolled in applied music, you will take a jury in each applied music course. Where appropriate, an accompanist will be provided. There are few exceptions to the jury requirement; if you are absent from the jury, you may not receive credit for the course. You may be excused from a jury only in these situations:

If you are selected as a soloist for the department Concerto-Aria competition held in the fall semester, you may be excused from a jury for that semester only.

If you have given a satisfactory junior, senior, or graduate recital during the current semester you need not take a jury.

Please be aware that if you are excused from a jury, you still must submit a jury repertory sheet (see below).

Jury Sign-up SheetsJuries are held during the first three days of final exam week, except for selected vocal juries. Several weeks in advance of this date, a sign-up sheet will be posted on the Music Building 2nd-floor bulletin board for each performance area. Before you sign for a time, please consult your instructor and accompanist (if any). Unless approved by the department chair, you cannot take a jury without your applied instructor in attendance.

Jury DressStudents should dress for jury examinations as they would for a recital performance.

“Jury Sheets” (Repertory Record)Especially because applied music involves one-on-one instruction, the exercises, excerpts, and complete works you studied during the semester, along with an account of any public performances, are matters of academic record. Jury Repertory Sheets are available at the departmental website, www.webster.edu/music, where you then click on ‘For Current Students.’ Once the jury is completed, the “jury sheets” are maintained indefinitely in your file as required by the department’s accrediting agency.

Before the Jury Exam. A completed jury sheet is a prerequisite for the jury itself. Fill out the sheet with your instructor’s guidance one or more weeks before the jury. Jury sheets must be signed by both you and the applied instructor. If you are taking applied instrumental lessons, bring to the jury all music you have studied during the semester (including scale and technical studies).

N.B. – jury sheets are on line in both Word doc and PDF format. You may wish to complete the jury sheet as a Word document, then print it, thereby helping the form’s legibility!

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Grades and Comments. After the jury, you will be assigned a jury grade by agreement of the full- and part-time faculty present. Your teacher will assign a grade for your work during the semester; the final course grade is determined by considering these two criteria (with greater weight given to the teacher’s grade). Comments from the faculty panel, as well as your jury grade and final course grade are recorded on the official jury sheet. Written comments are made separately and these are usually available from your applied instructor the next day.

AccompanistsThe Webster University Department of Music's staff accompanists are available at no extra charge to INPF, VOPF, MUSE, and BA students in the department. These accompanists are coordinated by Prof. Martha Hart.  Accompanists are provided to other students as accompanists are available.

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PERFORMINGORGANIZATIONS

▪ ensemble participation for music majors ▪ requirements for undergraduates ▪ requirements for graduate students ▪ rehearsals and concerts ▪ major ensembles

Webster University offers performance opportunities in many areas, including choral and instrumental ensembles, jazz combos, chamber music, and opera studio. As detailed in this section, some organizations are open to all those interested while membership in others is by audition only. Generally, all ensembles meet 3-4 hours weekly for 15 weeks; students enroll for one credit.

ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION FOR MUSIC MAJORSBoth undergraduate and graduate music programs include ensemble requirements. If you receive financial aid (other than loans or federal work-study grants) you will likely be required to participate in more than one ensemble. This flexibility is a requirement of your scholarship or grant. Required Ensembles for Undergraduates Undergraduate music majors normally participate in two ensembles each semester. One of these enrollments fulfills the major area ensemble requirement (whether taken for credit or not); the other is an elective (with or without credit). One ensemble must be in your major area; a second ensemble, if elected, may be any university-sponsored performance group. Instrumental performance majors (BM/Instrumental Performance), for example, will take orchestra or wind ensemble; a jazz group or choir might constitute a second, elective ensemble. On the other hand, jazz students (BM/Jazz Studies as well as BM/Jazz Studies-Music Technology) will enroll in a combo, Jazz Singers, or the Jazz Collective for the required ensemble; a second jazz group, choir, or wind ensemble could serve as an elective. While any ensemble may be taken for elective credit, the major ensemble requirements for each area of study are given in the University Catalog.

Degree Required Ensemble BA/Music Balanced credits as determined by advisor and studentBM/Instrumental Performance Orchestra or wind ensembleBM/Jazz Studies Combo, Jazz Singers, or Jazz CollectiveBM/Jazz Studies-Music Technology Combo, Jazz Singers, or Jazz CollectiveBM/Vocal Studies Choir BM/Composition, Songwriting New Music Ensemble two semesters; other

semesters should balance credits as determined by advisor and student

BMusEd (vocal), BM/MDMT Choir BMusEd (instrumental) Balanced program including orchestra, wind

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BMusEd (dual certification) Balanced program as determined by student and advisor

Graduate StudentsGraduate programs in music normally span four semesters. You are required to participate in an ensemble in your major area in two of these semesters (although you are encouraged to continue this activity throughout your time at Webster). Graduate vocal students may select Opera Studio to fulfill one semester of the major ensemble requirement with the permission of the applied music program director.

Notes on Rehearsals and Concerts Regular attendance and preparation are the most important obligations of ensemble members. Accordingly, whether enrolled with or without credit, ensemble members are required to attend each scheduled rehearsal—including extra rehearsals as necessary—as well as the performance itself. A detailed rehearsal and concert schedule will be part of each applied music course syllabus.

Concert Dress Requirements. Check with ensemble instructors for appropriate concert attire. And be certain you have made purchases no less than a few days before concerts, because few things are more stressful than finding just before a concert that you don’t have the right attire!

Webster Primary EnsemblesEnrollment in the following ensembles is by permission only. Contact the individual director or the Music Office at 314-968-7032 for more information.

Webster University Chamber Singers MUSC 4910-01 Webster University Chamber Singers, an auditioned and highly selective ensemble, performs advanced choral literature from all historical periods, many world cultures, and styles. Throughout each season, this choir joins the Concert Choir to present major choral/orchestral works. Rehearsals are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 3 in the afternoon in Rekhopf Hall at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Webster University Concert Choir MUSC 4900-01Concert Choir, the university’s primary large ensemble, performs choral repertoire of many styles and traditions and is open to all university students. Throughout each season, this choir joins the Chamber Singers to present major choral/orchestral works. Rehearsals are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00-12:50 at the CMS Room 10.

Webster University Women’s Chorus MUSC 4900-02Webster’s Women’s Chorus, led by Dr. Stuart Chapman Hill, is open to all women who wish to sing. Throughout the season, this choir joins Chamber Singers and Concert Choir in large performances, in addition to singing literature on their own in concert. Rehearsals are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00-12:50 at the CMS Room 11.

Webster University Jazz Ensemble MUSC 4960-01 Webster jazz ensembles vary from three to eight members. Each combo works with a faculty member. Topics include improvisation, ensemble balance, and literature from

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the various style periods of jazz. Combo members are required to attend all Jazz Master Classes, held on Mondays, in CMS Room 11 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Each combo performs on these recitals regularly as well as on the Monday night concert series. Paul DeMarinis is the Director of Jazz Studies. Auditions for combo placement and membership are held the first Monday of every semester.

Webster University Jazz Singers MUSC 4950-03This select group of twelve singers performs a variety of vocal jazz works as well as ensemble music by area composers. Auditions are held each semester for singers and instrumentalists during the first week of classes with the director, Professor Debby Lennon. Rehearsals are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at noon in Room 104 each week.

Webster University Jazz Collective MUSC 4970-01The Big Band, under the direction of Professor Dan Smith performs music from all style periods of jazz. Focus is placed on the individual skills of playing, improvisation and reading. Rehearsals are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 to 1:50 pm in CMS Room 11. The Big Band is open to all students by auditions, which are held the first Monday of every semester in CMS Room 11 at 3:00 pm.

Webster University Wind Ensemble MUSC 4980-01The Webster University Wind Ensemble is open to all university students, regardless of major, who have experience in playing woodwind, brass or percussion instruments.  This ensemble performs two concerts each semester, presenting significant music of the wind band repertoire.  Rehearsals are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00-12:50 PM.  Conductor is Dr. Paul Davis.

Webster University Chamber Orchestra MUSC 4940-01 The Webster University Chamber Orchestra is open to all university students, regardless of major, who have experience in playing violin, viola, cello or string bass. This ensemble performs two concerts each semester, plus various University service engagements, presenting significant music of the orchestral repertoire.  Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 12:00-1:20 PM and Thursdays from 5:15-6:45 PM.  Conductor is Dr. Paul Davis.

Webster University Opera Studio MUSC 4990-01 Webster Opera Studio is an auditioned ensemble that studies and performs operatic works from the 16th – 21st centuries. Fall semester performances take place in January, fully staged and costumed in collaboration with the Webster Conservatory, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and St. Louis Repertory Theatre. The Webster University opera orchestra is led by a guest conductor. A smaller-scale performance in April gives every student the chance to perform a solo part. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday afternoons and other selected times.

Webster University New Music Ensemble MUSC 4950-07 The New Music Ensemble explores contemporary acoustic, electronic/MIDI, and improvisational works by Webster students and faculty, as well as many other composers. Membership is open to all instrumentalists and singers both graduate and undergraduate. Composition majors are required to participate in the ensemble for two semesters, but are encouraged to register for each semester. Auditions are held during the first class meeting with Mr. Duane Bridges. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.

Additional Ensembles The Department of Music offers additional chamber music ensembles, including Classical Guitar Ensemble, directed by Professor John McClellan; Piano Trio, directed by Professor Daniel Schene; Percussion Ensemble, directed by Erin Elstner; and Woodwind

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Chamber Ensemble, directed by Eric Ring.

Participation in co-curricular groupsOne of the joys of a major metropolitan area is the wealth of other musical opportunities. Webster students also sing with the Bach Society or Symphony Chorus; play in other bands or jazz groups; hold church musician appointments; teach at a private studio. The Department of Music applauds and encourages these co-curricular activities, as they augment classroom, studio, and rehearsal training. To be clear, however: Department of Music concerts are always the priority. No co-curricular concert with a non-departmental group is ever a reason to miss a required curricular event in which you participate.

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DEGREES AND DEGREE CANDIDACY

▪ music minor ▪ degree candidacy exam ▪ what to expect ▪ performance ▪ interview ▪ discussion and decision ▪ candidacy exam outcomes

▪ scheduling the candidacy exam ▪ piano proficiency

The Department of Music at Webster University offers various bachelors and masters degrees as well as a minor in music.

Specific course, recital, and other requirements are detailed in university catalogs. The materials in this section explain or amplify these requirements.

Minor or Second-Field Status in MusicStudents cannot simply declare music as a minor or second field of study. An audition or interview is required for these formal recognitions. If you want to minor in music or to declare music as a second field of study for a bachelor’s degree in another discipline, you must also take the music theory placement examination and complete an interview or audition. Requirements for minor or second-field status are detailed in the university catalog. Undergraduate and Graduate Course AvailabilityUpper-division music majors may enroll in some graduate classes with permission of the instructor or the department chair. However, due to the separation of graduate and undergraduate courses required by our accreditor, graduate music education seminars, the two seminars in music history (MUSC 5120 and 5130), and both semesters of analytical techniques (5100 and 5110) are not available to undergraduates.

Summer Graduate WorkshopsUndergraduate music majors are allowed to attend Webster summer graduate workshops without receiving credit. The workshop coordinator will approve each student’s enrollment upon request.

Changes of Program or Emphasis Within Music When you apply for admission as an undergraduate music major, you request (or are assigned) either to a general degree such as the BA/Music or a performance degree such as the BM. If you want to change from the BA/Music to a BM program, you will need to discuss this possibility with the program director of the new area. While such changes may be possible, they usually entail an interview, an audition for members of the music faculty, and a change of advisor.

Re-auditions for Performance Degrees

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If you wish to change from a general degree (BA or MA/Music) to a performance degree (BM or MM) you will be required to audition for a faculty panel. With the approval of the program director of the new area, the department chair will arrange and schedule the audition.

Changing Majors from Music to Another Field of StudyIf you are admitted as a music major, you are free to pursue major studies in another department as you choose. However, any music scholarship you may have will be discontinued if you leave the Department of Music. Music scholarships are not awarded to those pursuing a minor in music.

Degree CandidacyWhen you apply to Webster and audition for the Department of Music, your acceptance is probationary. After four semesters of full-time study, you must apply for degree candidacy—a formal process that begins momentum toward degree completion. If you are a degree candidate, you can present recitals, undertake a senior thesis, and enroll for upper-division courses. One of the steps in achieving degree candidacy is a performance and interview with the full-time faculty, which is called the Candidacy Examination.

DEGREE CANDIDACY EXAMINATION Tuition covers not only for classroom instruction, but professional advice as well. A performance/interview, held during the sophomore year, is such an opportunity. When you take this exam, you perform for the full-time music faculty, your grades and ensemble work are reviewed, and the faculty talk informally with you about your career goals. After a period of discussion, the faculty comes to a decision concerning your formal acceptance into the department as a degree candidate. The Candidacy Exam provides an overview of your progress and potential during the first two years of study—not only in upper division courses, but in your chosen area of study. If you have earned above average grades in your applied and academic music courses, you will probably breeze through the Candidacy Exam. On the other hand, the department is vigilant in helping students to avoid an investment of time and money if there is limited potential for success. The Candidacy Exam sometimes results in a recommendation that another field of study may be more appropriate.

Sophomore candidacy reviews are conducted to assess, among other things, the student’s:

a. creative and academic ability to successfully complete the remainder of the program;

b. professional promise;c. awareness of and ability to integrate concepts covered in theory,

musicianship, history, applied instruction, and ensemble work.

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Required of all studentsALL students are required to provide a Statement of Personal Goals, and to sight-sing, as part of Sophomore Candidacy. If the sight-singing portion is not included in the jury, this portion of Candidacy will be administered by faculty later in Finals Week. The sight-singing example will include diatonic steps, skips, and leaps appropriate to completion of MUSC 1820.

All students create your Statement of Personal Goals in consultation with your teacher following the instructions below, and e-mail it to the Department of Music chair before your evaluation.

Area Guidelines for Degree Candidacy ExamsBachelor of Arts

Performance: BA students will demonstrate performance ability appropriate to the BA degree as determined by the relevant applied area. Please follow the guidelines for the Sophomore Candidacy jury according to your area.

Academic Progress: Every BA student will be evaluated on their progress toward degree completion. The student needs to show significant progress toward successful completion of general education requirements and successful completion of core music theory, musicianship, and music history courses.

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Statement of Personal Goals instructions

Create your statement in Microsoft WORD (or equivalent) • Include the following in the header: Presented to the Department of Music Faculty By (insert your name here)

Depending on your degree, your goals should include:

BA and BM MajorsYour reason for choosing music as your career. If not pursuing a musical career, what are your career plans?Personal characteristics, qualifications and potential you have that will contribute to your success in your career.Areas in which your musical skills can make a strong contribution to your chosen career.If music is your career path, provide a summary of your teaching, performing, and/or conducting experience.

Music Education MajorsYour reason for choosing music teaching as your career.Personal characteristics, qualifications and potential you have that will contribute to your success.Areas in which you can make a strong contribution to the profession.A summary of your teaching and conducting experience.

Bachelor of Music in Composition, SongwritingThe typical composition major, at the end of the sophomore year, is self-motivated to produce original work and has composed and completed some compositions in addition to the required assignments in MUSC 3010 and 3020, has maintained an A in 3010 and 3020, shows musical imagination, actively participates in the Composition master class, and has had one public performance of a work (New Music Ensemble will satisfy this requirement.)For Sophomore Candidacy:

Complete a Portfolio Review: All composition majors will meet with the full time composition faculty for a portfolio review and interview.

The student’s portfolio should contain examples of recent works completed while attending Webster University.

These pieces can be a mix of works composed for composition and theory classes as well as works generated independently by the student.

Based on the content of the portfolio the student will be evaluated on the following:

o Clarity of musical thought;o Musical imagination;o Ability to notate music clearly and appropriately; o Productivity (how much the student has composed);o Ability to complete compositions;o Potential for continued development as a composer.

Other factors for consideration will include the student’s academic performance in all required music classes including participation in the Composition Master Class. We highly recommend that the student has had at least one composition performed on a recital or concert prior to candidacy. (A work performed by the New Music Ensemble would count.)

Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance1. Students are to acquire two (2) back-to-back jury times (i.e. 11:00 and 11:10

AM)2. In addition to the required jury repertoire sheet, students are to also present

a document that outlines materials in all semesters of their course of applied study at Webster University including:

a. All repertoire studied and performedb. Synopsis of all technical and etude material studiedc. Listing of all orchestral repertoire performedd. Listing of all orchestral excerpts studied

3. Students must be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of any and all major and minor scales (natural, harmonic and melodic) on the instrument.

4. Students must perform no fewer than two (2) contrasting works. One work must be from Baroque/Classical eras, and the other work must be from Romantic/Modern eras.

a. The repertoire selected must demonstrate technical facility at moderate to fast tempi and also demonstrate lyrical control at moderate to slow tempi.

b. Repertoire may include movements from concerti or sonatas, or single movement works.

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c. Students must be prepared to perform 12-16 minutes of music. This may require students to perform more than one movement of a given work that contains movements that are shorter in time.

5. Students must be prepared to demonstrate any orchestral excerpts prepared during their course of study. This will be coordinated with the studio teacher.

6. Students will take part in an informal interview with the panel at the end of the jury session. Potential topics include the history of the instrument; the history of the instrument’s repertoire; pedagogical techniques; performance practice techniques.

Bachelor of Music in Jazz/Music TechnologyBachelor of Musis in Jazz PerformanceA Jazz Studies major on either track who has maintained a B average in all music classes and has successfully completed the second semester sophomore jury will normally be considered to have passed the Jazz Studies component of the Sophomore Candidacy exam. The Jazz Studies faculty, however, reserves the right to require a separate candidacy jury for any student. This special candidacy jury will be considered to be one of the determining factors in deciding the results of the student’s candidacy.

Students pursuing either Jazz degree whose average is less than B for all music classes may be allowed a probationary semester of additional study at the discretion of the Jazz faculty. Candidacy will be passed at the successful completion of this probationary semester.

A student who has failed to pass the second semester sophomore jury may be required to perform an additional jury at the discretion of the Jazz faculty. This candidacy jury will be considered to be one of the determining factors in the successful completion of candidacy.

Jazz Studies majors must also fulfill all department wide candidacy requirements, including the sight singing exam and the submission of a writing sample.

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

Piano Performance majors will play the candidacy jury at the end of the second semester of the sophomore year. They will play two works from different style periods. This candidacy exam will include an interview with the jury faculty. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the pieces performed and of their style periods, as well as of other classical music styles. Sophomore candidates must also provide a written list of all repertoire studied in the first four semesters. Successful Sophomore Candidacy assumes the completion of all first and second year music courses with grades of C or higher. 

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Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, BME (Choral/General), BA (voice)All students whose primary instrument is voice will perform a jury, provide written work, engage in an interview with faculty, and demonstrate the ability to sight sing.

Performance: Scheduled in a block during regular jury times.At the end of the fourth semester of vocal study, BM, BA, BME majors will perform a ten-minute jury for the voice faculty.

Required repertoire: Six (6) pieces from the current (4th) semester representing various languages and genres will be listed on the jury form. The student will choose the first selection and faculty will choose two or more pieces to be sung in part or their entirety. In addition, each student must submit a list of repertoire from all four semesters of study to the head of the voice area.

Written work: Included with the jury form, program notes about composers, poets and compositions, including translations, will be submitted for the six pieces to be presented at the jury.

Interview: Held with a faculty panel during Finals week. Each student will be asked to talk about progress being made in the program and their professional goals.

Bachelor of Music Education All BME students perform a jury, provide a writing sample (as for the BA candidacy), and engage in an interview with selected faculty. At the interview, discussion often includes the student’s temperament and disposition toward the music education degree and the profession, the student’s academic record, and other relevant factors. BME majors will, at the time of candidacy, have successfully completed all relevant School of Education requirements and checkpoints. Special attention is paid to evidence of skill development in the areas of teaching effectiveness, musicianship, critical thinking, and professional dispositions.All BME students are required to earn a grade of B- or better in all music theory and musicianship courses in order to pass candidacy.

BME students who play an orchestral instrument or guitar or organ also follow these guidelines:

1. Students are to acquire two (2) back-to-back jury times (i.e. 11:00 and 11:10 AM)

2. In addition to the required jury repertoire sheet, students are to also present a document that outlines materials in all semesters of their course of applied study at Webster University including:

a. All repertoire studied and performedb. Synopsis of all technical and etude material studiedc. Listing of all orchestral repertoire performedd. Listing of all orchestral excerpts studied

3. Students must be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of any and all major and minor scales (natural, harmonic and melodic) on the instrument.

4. Students must perform no fewer than two (2) contrasting works. It is recommended that when possible, one work must be from Baroque/Classical

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eras, and the other work must be from Romantic/Modern eras. Brass and Percussion musicians may petition to perform both works from the Romantic/Modern eras.

a. The repertoire selected must demonstrate technical facility at moderate to fast tempi and also demonstrate lyrical control at moderate to slow tempi.

b. Repertoire may include movements from concerti or sonatas, or single movement works.

c. Students must be prepared to perform 12-16 minutes of music. This may require students to perform more than one movement of a given work that contains movements that are shorter in time.

5. Students must be prepared to demonstrate any technical studies, etudes, or orchestral excerpts prepared during their course of study. This will be coordinated with the studio teacher.

6. Students will take part in an informal interview with the panel at the end of the jury session. Potential topics include the history of the instrument; the history of the instrument’s repertoire; pedagogical techniques; performance practice techniques.

Interview. Facing the Department of Music faculty may be intimidating, but you should remember that they have your best interests at heart. Students are sometimes asked about their own assessment of the performance (the strong and weak points, for example). While a Candidacy Exam is tailored to an individual student's degree program and academic history, several other interview areas are common. If you have made grades of C or lower in any music (or some other) courses, expect this topic to come up. You may be asked about your career goals, your philosophy about music education, your favorite performers, and similar areas. You may also be asked questions about commitment to the profession and your disposition toward the degree and future goals.

Faculty Assessment and Results When the interview portion of the exam is completed, you are free to leave. The faculty will then discuss your grades, performance, and your responses during the interview to determine whether or not degree candidacy can be granted. While the decision is made soon after you leave the Recital Hall, you must often wait until the next day for the results through a meeting with the department chair (see “Meeting with Department Chair” below). Regardless of the outcome, you will receive a formal letter from the department chair within two weeks.

Scheduling the Candidacy ExamCandidacy Exams are given each semester during final exam week. If you are in a traditional four-year program, you will probably take the Candidacy Exam either in the spring of your sophomore year or the semester after you have completed forty-five or more hours as a music major (whichever comes first). You have the ultimate responsibility for requesting the exam at the appropriate time. Please consult with your advisor or the Chair.

Exam Schedules. You indicate that you are taking the Candidacy exam by signing up on the bulletin board, around mid-term. A few weeks later you receive an email asking you to sign up for a specific time. (The Music Office will already have enrolled you in a pass/fail candidacy credit.) If you fail to sign up for the

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Candidacy Exam or do not appear once registered, your status as a music major may be canceled.

Meeting with Department Chair. In addition to the Candidacy exam, you also meet with the Department of Music Chair on last Friday of exam week. Because only you and the Chair are involved in this meeting, you can choose a time at your convenience. Not only will you be informed of the faculty's decision, but the Chair will explain the reasons for that decision and answer any questions you have.

Special Candidacy Exam GuidelinesBecause degree recitals cannot be given until candidacy is awarded, you must pass the Candidacy Exam before presenting a junior recital. Likewise, if you transfer to Webster with thirty-one or more hours at another institution, you need to take the exam no later than the second semester of study at Webster. If you transfer with an earned Associates degree, the Candidacy Exam takes place at the end of your first semester of study at Webster.

Candidacy Exam Postponement. Students who have sophomore standing are occasionally allowed to postpone the Candidacy Exam for one semester if:

you transferred to Webster from another institution. you have not yet completed three semesters of music theory and one of music

history. your studies have been interrupted by illness or other unavoidable situation.

All postponements of the Candidacy Exam must be approved in advance by the department chair.

Candidacy OutcomesSeveral outcomes are possible after a Candidacy Exam.

Pass and unconditional acceptance as a degree candidate. Conditional acceptance (usually for non-academic reasons). Acceptance into an alternate degree program. Candidacy tabled meaning that all or a portion of the Candidacy Exam will be

repeated in the next semester. Candidacy denied.

Unconditional Acceptance. If your grades in applied music, ensembles, theory, and history courses have been good, the faculty's decision may be an easy one. When the Candidacy Exam results in unconditional acceptance into the degree program, the department chair will send you a formal letter and your advisor will place a copy in your file. You may then give degree recitals as appropriate and enroll in upper-division courses

Conditional Acceptance. Some students are accepted into candidacy, but pending a future outcome. Conditional acceptance means that you do not need to repeat the Candidacy Exam, but your acceptance as a degree candidate is conditioned on a non-academic issue such as class attendance, ensemble participation, adherence to rules and guidelines, and the like. The conditional acceptance acknowledges some problem of a relatively minor nature, but one that has been noted by the faculty. This information will be conveyed to you by the department chair (although it is not noted on any formal document). Should you fail to address the condition within the next semester, however, you may be required to repeat the Candidacy Exam.

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Tabled Outcome. When Candidacy Exam results are tabled by the faculty, you will be asked to repeat the exam in whole or in part in the next semester, but with special attention to one or more academic or performance concerns. If acceptance for degree candidacy is tabled, the majority of the faculty feels that success is possible, but currently limited in some way. Low grades or other marginal academic performance in freshman and sophomore courses is a common reason for a tabled Candidacy Exam result. You will not be accepted into candidacy, for example, with one or more grades below C in any music course. If this is the case, tabling is automatic and you must repeat the course. In addition, a formal enrollment in the course will be necessary to remove the lower grade. The faculty may conclude that while your musical ability has potential, your current performance is limited by a technical or musical problem. In this case, you may be asked to repeat only the performance portion of the Candidacy Exam. Finally, the Candidacy Exam results may be tabled if you are not performing energetically and professionally in academics, applied music, or ensembles—even if your grades are acceptable. Making a grade of C in one or two courses may pose no problem in degree candidacy, for example, but consistently mediocre work, even with an acceptable GPA, may result in a tabled outcome.

Acceptance into an Alternate Degree Program. If you have requested acceptance into a performance degree program (including composition) and, based on the Candidacy Exam, the faculty feels that a junior recital is not feasible within the next two semesters, acceptance may be granted instead to the BA/Music. This result means that the faculty is conscious of your work and progress in the field of music, but recommends career goals outside performance. In this event, you have the option of turning to the BA/Music curriculum or choosing a field of study outside music. With the approval of the department chair and with the recommendation of the applied instructor, you may be allowed to repeat the Candidacy Exam in the next semester to gain acceptance into the performance degree program.

Candidacy Denied. When candidacy for any degree is denied, you may not continue as a music major. Denial usually occurs when students have had Candidacy Exam results tabled previously, appear a second time, and the faculty sees little or no improvement. Likewise, if grades have been consistently marginal or poor, or if applied skills are not considered sufficient for a music major, an alternate discipline or institution will be recommended.

Changes in Program and Degree Candidacy Program and degree changes—especially those after the sophomore year—are often complicated and may require one or more additional semesters of study. Accordingly, any request for change is considered carefully. Once degree candidacy has been granted, you cannot necessarily change to a different program or degree without repeating the Candidacy Exam in the new field. If you are admitted to a BM program in composition, for example, and complete the Candidacy Exam in this area, you cannot automatically change your degree to a BM/Jazz or BM/Instrumental Performance. The department chair and the new program director will jointly determine whether or not you must take the Candidacy Exam in the new field.

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PIANO PROFICIENCYMusic majors must complete a piano proficiency requirement intended to evaluate their ability to use the piano in professional activities. Please note that you cannot graduate without demonstrating piano proficiency. Each undergraduate music major, including all transfer students, must demonstrate proficiency on the piano keyboard.  Proficiency requirements are embedded in class piano and applied piano instruction. At the conclusion of piano study (usually after four semesters of study in class piano and applied lessons), the student will demonstrate proficiency in basic piano skills necessary to all trained musicians, including scales (five major and harmonic minor, two octaves, hands together); chords (play any major, minor, diminished or augmented triad; build any major/major, minor/minor, major/minor, half-diminished or fully diminished seventh chord); chord progressions (I -IV-I-V7-I in four major keys and i-iv-i-V7-i in four minor keys); harmonization/transposition (harmonization of a simple melody with diatonic chord symbols); transposition of that melody to a closely related key; and sight-reading (slow, fluent performance of simple two-part piano score).

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ACADEMIC REQUIRMENTSAND RECOGNITION

▪ honors ▪ independent study ▪ special degree requirements▪ senior theses and projects

Not every university or department policy can be put into writing; likewise, no two student programs are exactly alike. This section centers on a number of supplementary academic guidelines and requirements that cover specific majors and addresses relatively less frequent academic concerns. Remember that the material here is in addition to requirements found elsewhere in this handbook and in the university catalog. Be sure to review any special requirements with your advisor. In addition, some graduate and undergraduate students will be eligible for university or department honors and these possibilities are also addressed in this section.

HONORSWebster University and the Department of Music have several options for recognizing exceptional students.

Undergraduate Academic HonorsThe University Honors Committee awards traditional academic honors such as summa cum laude (with highest honors), magna cum laude (with high honors), and cum laude (with honors). Nominations for these honors are made by members of the faculty, administrators, and the university registrar. Criteria for academic honors include not only grade point average in the major area, but also excellence in a wide range of upper- and lower-division courses outside music. You should be aware that if you do not take a substantial number of courses outside the department, you will not be considered for university academic honors—regardless of high grades in music.

Undergraduate Departmental HonorsDepartmental honors are given in May for graduates of the concluding academic year (including July and December graduates). Graduating senior music majors are nominated and chosen by the Department of Music faculty. Every graduating student is considered for department honors based on information supplied by advisors and teachers. The faculty discusses candidates individually, and then conducts a formal vote. Candidates recommended by at least half the faculty members present and voting receive departmental honors. If you are awarded departmental honors, you will be notified in writing prior to graduation. Honors recipients and their families are eligible to attend the department and university Honors Convocation, held in conjunction with May graduation, where a formal presentation will be made.

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Criteria for Undergraduate Departmental Honors. Students may be awarded departmental honors for any or all of the following:

1. Distinguished Academic Achievement in Music. This usually means the achievement of a B average or better in all music courses taken at Webster with no grade lower than B in the final semester.

2. Distinguished Achievement in Music Performance. Students who have presented distinguished junior and/or senior recitals, or who have made significant contributions to the department through performance in ensembles may be considered for honors in this category.

3. Leadership in Department Activities. Significant service and leadership in the department through activities such as committee work, assistance to the faculty or staff, membership in student organizations, or an exceptional record of attendance at recitals and concerts may also be considered in choosing honors recipients.

Graduate HonorsGraduate students may be eligible both for university and department honors.

Graduation “With Distinction.” The university has established only one criterion for the designation “Graduation with Distinction.” Students must have a grade point average of 3.95 or higher in all course work. This determination is made by the university registrar.

Departmental Honors. Graduate students are evaluated for departmental honors just as undergraduates are. See the preceding list under “Criteria for Undergraduate Departmental Honors.”

Academic Class AssignmentsAll assignments and/or projects in undergraduate and graduate classes must be submitted for grading no later than the scheduled final date or final examination date of the particular class. No professor may require or give students the option to submit papers after the end of Final Examination Week in any semester

INDEPENDENT STUDYIndependent or directed studies form an important part of many degree programs. Through an independent study, you have the opportunity to work with a faculty member individually on a project that interests both of you. Whenever possible, the department will accommodate requests for independent study when a full-time faculty member has expertise in the subject area. Together with the teacher, you will determine the topic, scope, number of credit hours, and projected outcome for grading. This information is supplied on a university-wide form that is available from the Music Office. The approval of the Department Chair is required for independent studies. Please note also that part-time faculty do not usually offer individual academic courses.

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Required Courses as Independent Study. Required courses may not be taken through an independent study.

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Courses Taken at Other InstitutionsIf you transfer from another school, your transcript is evaluated by the university registrar and degree credit is awarded accordingly. Once you begin attending Webster, however, university policy dictates that you cannot take elective courses at other institutions for degree credit without having prior approval from your advisor and also from the university registrar. Approval is usually granted, but to avoid misunderstandings, plan accordingly.

Required Courses at Other Institutions. If you are a current Webster music student, you may not take required music courses at other institutions without the expressed written approval of the Chair.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES(See also individual degree requirements in the appropriate catalog.)

Bachelor of Arts in MusicStudents enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Music should regularly consult with Dr. David Werfelmann, Director of the BA/Music Program.

Issues unique to the B.A. in Music include:

The senior thesis sequence The completion of the Webster general education requirement The option to pursue a second field of study or a minor

JAZZ STUDIES WITH EMPHASIS IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGYSenior Project If you are in the Music Technology track of the BM/Jazz Studies, you are required to complete a senior project. This work consists of a recording of between forty-five and sixty minutes in length that demonstrates your skills as a MIDI programmer, performer, arranger, composer, and recording engineer. Before beginning the project, you need to submit a one-page proposal to the Director of Jazz Studies during the first week of your final semester. This proposal, when approved, will serve as a contract stipulating the exact nature of the project. Submit the final project at least four weeks prior to graduation. You will need to submit two copies of the project on a compact disc. For some projects, a musical score will also be necessary. During the semester in which you complete your degree, you will be enrolled in MUSC 0500 Senior Overview; you will receive a pass/fail grade for this course.

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COMPOSITION & SONGWRITINGAcceptance into the Composition ProgramBefore formal acceptance into the composition program, you must complete six hours of MUSC 3010 (class composition) and also present a portfolio of your work to the composition faculty. If this portfolio is accepted, you are eligible to enroll in MUSC 4010 (private composition study). To be accepted as a composition student, you will need to earn grades of B or above in each the following courses:

MUSC 1010, 1020, 2010, 2010 (Music Theory) MUSC 1810, 1820, 2810, 2820 (Musicianship) MUSC 3010 (Composition)

Performance RequirementComposition majors must have at least three original works performed in public during their study at Webster University. These performances may be for traditional media, electronic instruments and/or tape, or music with film or video. Performance by groups other than Webster University ensembles may count toward this requirement, but it is your responsibility as a composition major to provide the faculty with details in advance of the performance. When you give sufficient advance notice of off-campus performances, one or more faculty members will be present as schedules permit. If none of the composition faculty can arrange to hear your work, you may still receive credit if you provide a recording of the performance as well as an original copy of the program.

Senior Project and RecitalComposition majors are required to write one or more works of substantial scope as a final project. In addition to this major work, you must also organize, rehearse, and present a recital of several different compositions completed while studying at Webster University. This recital is expected to be about forty-five minutes in duration. While the department will assist when possible, it is the composer’s responsibility to arrange for performers and to rehearse the works as necessary. Guidelines for writing programs and program notes are given on pages 17-18.

Grade RequirementA grade point average of 3.0 or above in music courses is required to graduate with a major in composition.

Applied Music Composition majors must have a total of sixteen hours of applied music. This will involve either twelve hours in the major instrument plus four hours in piano – or, if the major instrument is piano, twelve hours in piano plus four hours in a secondary instrument. Students are encouraged to study a variety of orchestral instruments either privately or through classes such as Topics in Music Methods—a course that covers the basic techniques of percussion, woodwind, brass, and string performance.

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BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATIONSeveral special criteria pertain to the degree in music education. Many of these requirements are necessary for Missouri state certification.

Piano SkillsMusic education majors must be able to play accompaniments to instrumental and vocal solos from collections of intermediate difficulty as are used typically in public schools. This requirement, which can be satisfied with the completion of MUSC 0790, Piano Proficiency, is required prior to applying for Apprentice Teaching (or generally at the end of your junior year). If you are an education major, pick up a copy of the Piano Proficiency Exam from Dr. Patterson. You can sign up for a Piano Proficiency jury held at the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters.

Grade RequirementsTo qualify for state certification, you must have a 3.0 GPA and no grade lower than C in all required music and education courses. Your cumulative GPA (all courses taken for degree credit) must be at least 2.5.

Standardized Examinations In order to be granted Missouri state certification, you must pass other standardized exams as mandated by the Missouri certification authorities. Details are provided by Music and Education advisors, and are available on the School of Education website. Music education majors also must also take and pass the Praxis Examination in Music Education (Educational Testing Service). This test is given at different times and locations in St. Louis. Dr. Trent Patterson will furnish more specific information on these two examinations when you are eligible to take them.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE DEGREESMaster of Arts in MusicMaster of Arts is a general degree (facilitating a variety of career goals) as opposed to the Master of Music which leads to a career in performance or another professional field. Webster University offers the MA with several different specialties.

Graduate Document/Thesis. According to the University Graduate Catalog, students working toward the Master of Arts in music degree will present a major historical, pedagogical, or analytical paper, a recital, or other appropriate demonstration. The Director of your area of emphasis, in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies and the Chair of the Department of Music, will approve final projects for the Master of Arts degree with emphasis in music. Topics for written papers and composition projects should be selected carefully with the close supervision and approval of your advisor. If you are writing a research or analytical paper, you can follow the guidelines in the separate

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department publication, Guidelines for Senior Thesis. Be aware, however, that the submission and approval deadlines are different for graduate degrees. The outline consists of a description of the proposed project, a table of contents, and a bibliography. You should submit your outline typed, double spaced, and following standard practices of style.

Graduation Date Outline/Topic Approval By Final Copy ByDecember September 15 Two Weeks Before Graduation DateMay February 1 Two Weeks Before Graduation Date

The final document/thesis requires the approval of an appointed committee of full-time music faculty that usually consists of the department chair, the program director, and the director of graduate studies. This committee will read or supervise the project and approve, reject, or recommend appropriate revisions. Further information on Webster University Graduate Thesis requirements can be found online: http://www.webster.edu/depts/artsci/graduate.htm

Composition Thesis. If you are an MA student with an emphasis in composition, the focus of your graduate document will be an original musical work. In this case, a formal plan can replace the table of contents in your proposal. If your MA has a composition emphasis, you will supplement this work with detailed analytical notes.

Other Areas of Emphasis. Students pursue the MA with emphases in performance and pedagogy, theory, history, and many other areas. Your advisor and the director of graduate studies in music will work with you to design appropriate programs that fulfill university requirements. Areas of emphasis, however, are offered only where full-time faculty members have expertise.

‘WALKING’ AT GRADUATIONThe Department of Music expects all students to complete all course work, projects, recitals, and other catalog requirements before ‘walking’ at graduation ceremonies and pre-graduation events. Students who petition to graduate and then subsequently withdraw the petition, or who are aware that they are not going to complete the requirements after all, are not eligible to ‘walk’ until an approved petition is re-filed.

CREDIT AND TIME

Standard university-wide policies dictate that a 3-credit lecture class meets three clock hours weekly for fifteen weeks.

A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than: (1) one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or (2) at least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other activities as established by an institution, including laboratory work,internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading toward to the award of credit hours.~http://policy.ncahlc.org/Federal-Regulation/assignment-of-credits-program-length-and-tuition.html

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Department of Music ensembles generally meet 3-4 hours weekly for fifteen weeks; students enroll for one credit.

Studio and master classes generally meet 1-2 hours weekly for fifteen weeks; students enroll for zero credit but do receive a letter grade. Zero credit classes do not cost the student anything except time and effort; no tuition is charged.

Small chamber groups are usually second ensembles in addition to a large primary ensemble. These ensembles bear one credit; they meet 1-2 hours weekly for fifteen week.

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IndexAcademic Resource Center, 14

location, 14tutoring, 14

Academic Support, 14Accreditors, 1Advisors, 11

assignment of, 11Announcement, Recital, 22Applied Music, 25

credit hours, 26fees, 26

refund of, 26juries, see Jurieslesson times, 25missed lessons, 26scheduling, 25summer, 26

late registration, 25teachers, 25

change of, 26“At Risk” Status, 14Attendance Requirement, 23

attendance list, 24concerts and recitals, 23part-time students, 24seminars, 23transfer students, 24

Bachelor of Arts, 2program director, 2senior thesis, 42

Bachelor of Music, Composition, 43

applied music, 43grades and, 43senior project and recital, 43

Jazz Studies, 42music technology, 42

senior project, 42Bachelor of Music Education, 44

grade requirements, 44piano skills, 44standardized exams, 44

Big Band, Webster, 29Bulletin boards, 6

Student message board, 6Candidacy, degree, 32Chamber Singers, Webster, 29Choral Studies, 2

program director, 2Community Music School, 7

lessons at, 7copy machine, 7

Composition, 2program director, 2

Computer Lab, 7hours, 7

Concert Choir, Webster, 29Copyright Law, 12

brochures about, 12Credit and Time, 45

Degrees, 31candidacy, 32

exam, see Degree Candidacy Exam

change of, 31performance, 31special requirements for, 42

Degree Candidacy Exam, 32changes in program and, 38-39faculty assessment, 37interview, 32outcome, 37performance, 35postponement of, 37scheduling, 37

Degree Recitals, 18applied music study and, 18checklist for, 19-20committee for, 18dates and times, 21

exceptions, 21department policies for, 22

advertisement, 22flowers, 242

dress, 21length, 22-23music office and, 16parking, 21pre-recital hearing, 18

committee, 18scheduling, 18

recording, 21scheduling, 15stage deportment and, 22venues, 21

Department Associate, 6advisors and, 11

Digital Keyboard Lab, 8location, 8

Emerson Library, 7access to NAXOS and DRAM, 7location, 7

Ensembles, 29explained, 28requirements, 28

degree programs and, 28opera studio and, 30undergraduate, 28vocal performance majors

and, 28

Graduate Studies, 2director of, 2

Handbook, 1responsibility for, 1

Honors, 40graduate, 41

graduation “With Distinction,” 41

departmental, 41

undergraduate academic, 40undergraduate departmental, 40

criteria for, 41Independent Study, 41

required courses and, 41Instrumental Studies, 2

program director, 2Insurance, 9

Jazz Ensemble, Webster, 29Jazz Singers, Webster, 29Jazz Studies, 2

program director, 2Juries, 27

exceptions to, 27grades and comments, 27sign-up sheets, 27sheets (repertory record), 27

Jury Repertory Sheet, 27

Keyboard Studies, 2program director, 2

Letters of Recommendation, 11Liability, 9Lockers, 9

assignment of, 9Lost and Found, 6

music office, 6university center, 6

Master Classes,non-degree recitals and, 18

Master of Arts, 44graduate document/Thesis, 44

composition, 44deadlines for, 44

Music Building, 6classrooms, 7Thompson House and, 6

Music Education, 2program director, 2

Music Office, 6department associate, 6hours, 6programs and, 16recitals and, 18recital programs, 16

Music, Department of, 1photocopying, 11mission statement, 2program directors, 2

Music Minor, recitals and, 17status, 31

Music Scholarships, 13applications for, 13Department of Music, 13

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National Association for Music Education (NAfME), 13convention, 13

National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), 1

programs and, 15New Music Ensemble, Webster,

30Non-Degree Recitals, 17

applied music study and, 18checklist for, 19-20committee, 18dates for, 17department policies for, 22

advertisement, 22flowers, 22

hearing for, 18application for, 18

petition to present, 17recording, 21stage deportment and, 22venues, 21

North Central Association, 1

Old Orchard #23 Classroom, 8key code for, 8

Part-Time Students, attendance requirement, 24

Photocopying, 11copyright law and, 12illegal, 12music office staff and, 11student access, 11

Piano Proficiency, 39music education and, 44

Practice Rooms and Lounge, 8hours, 8restrictions for, 8safety in, 8smoking, 8use of, 8

Praxis Exam, 44Pre-Recital Hearing, 18

committee, 18scheduling, 18

Program Directors, 2see individual areas

Program Notes, 16approval, 16procedure for, 16translations, 17types of, 17

Programs, 15advisor, 16change of, 38composer dates, 17final proof, 16

deadline for, 16late submission, 17notes, see Program notessubmission of copy, 16

Recital Hall, 1Practice in, 7seating, 7,

Recitals, 15attendance at, 23

attendance list, 24

cancellation of, 17degree, see Degree Recitalslength, 22-23non-degree, see Non-Degree

Recitalsprograms, see Programsscheduling, 15weekly student, see Weekly Recitals

Recital form, 22-23due date, 23

Registration, 11Required courses,

independent study and, 41other institutions and, 42

Scholarships, 13Seminars, 23Smoking policy, 8Study Abroad, 13

Theory and Musicianship, 2program director, 2tutoring, 14

Transfer Students, attendance requirement, 24

attendance sheet, 24Translations, 17

University website, 11

Vienna Program, 13-14airfare, 13-14information on, 13-14

Vocal Studies, 2degree recitals and, 18Program director, 2

Weekly Recitals, 22postponed performance, 23recital form, 22-23

due date, 22-23Wind Ensemble, Webster, 30Winifred Moore Auditorium, 8

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