2014-15 Music Department Handbook

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Bluffton University

Music Department Handbook 2014‐2015

INDEX

page Advanced media studio 08 Alternate year courses 18 Applied music 11 Applied music: practice and grading 11 Applied music: semester exam (jury) 11 Class attendance 04 Concert/recital attendance 06 Credit hour in music ‐ definition 04 Department yearly assessment 12 Four‐year plans 28‐34 Final exam schedule 18 Health and Safety Policy 10 Instrument use 10 Junior recital 16 Junior standing review 15 Junior standing review: major area evaluation form 24 Junior standing review: secondary area evaluation form 25 Junior standing review: self‐evaluation form 26 Junior/Senior recital evaluation form 27 Jury form: composition 23 Jury form: guitar non‐major 19 Jury form: instrumental 20 Jury form: keyboard 21 Jury form: voice 22 Lockers 04 Mission and goals of Bluffton University music department 03 Music awards 04 Music department faculty and staff 02 Music ensembles 05 Music recital/lab 06 Music scholarships 07 Piano proficiency 12 Piano proficiency: business concentration 13 Piano use 13 Practice and assignment record 18 Practice rooms 04 Practicum 13 Representative recital repertoire listings 35‐38 Senior graduation recital 16 Staff collaborative pianist 11 Teaching lessons in Mosiman Hall 04 Yearly Assessment form for music majors 39

This handbook is also available online at www.bluffton.edu/mus/students/

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Music Department Faculty and Staff

Music professors will have posted office hours. This is the best time to approach them with questions and concerns, although other times may be arranged. Work hours vary for each professor. Please respect their personal lives by understanding that emails and texts may not be responded to immediately.

Out of respect for other’s time, if you cannot attend a lesson, be sure to notify the instructor, collaborative pianist and the music department office by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the lesson.

Studio No. Full Time Faculty Phone E‐mail 1 Dr. Lucia Unrau, chair Ext. 3318 [email protected]

4 Dr. Roy Couch Ext. 3315 [email protected]

2 Dr. Adam Schattschneider Ext. 3349 [email protected]

3 Dr. Crystal Y. Sellers Battle Ext. 3348 [email protected]

5 Dr. Mark J. Suderman Ext. 3364 [email protected]

CenHall G18 Dr. Peter Terry Ext. 3383 [email protected]

Adjunct Faculty 6 Paul Baransy, trumpet 419.615.8544 [email protected]

Alice Basinger, music education [email protected]

Marilyn Edwards, horn 419.358.2788 [email protected]

Nancy Glick, harp Ext. 3350 [email protected]

Renee Keller, percussion [email protected] 9 Scott Parnell, guitar 419.575.6514 [email protected]

Anita Skinner, high strings 419.227.4377 [email protected]

Linda Sycks, oboe 419.358.9206 [email protected]

8 Ana Yoder Coulter, piano and Ext. 3391 [email protected]

collaborative pianist Jennifer Yost, bassoon 419.306.7349 [email protected]

Support staff Jodi Diller, Ext. 3347 [email protected]

administrative assistant Clark Sprague, piano technician [email protected]

Jeremy Szabo [email protected]

Artist Series coordinator

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Mission and Goals of Bluffton University Music Department

We believe that music represents a basic need and desire of all peoples; study of the musical arts involves and develops perceptual, cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills, while fostering creativity. Whereas musical experiences must enable a person to respond, act and understand in a responsible and meaningful manner, we believe that music is an integral part of the total liberal arts experience and is an emphatic expression of that which makes education worthwhile. As a department within a church‐related liberal arts university, the music department hopes to meet students where they are musically and push them to a new understanding of music and its importance in a balanced lifestyle. Goals for our students include maximum development of their academic and musical abilities; recognition of the importance of meaning and faith in relation to music, as either vocation or avocation; cultivation of a spirit of cooperation, rather than competition; and preparation for success and continued learning in contemporary society. We believe that performance is central to the musical experience. It is our goal to motivate students to achieve the highest levels of proficiency in performance through the presentation of a wide variety of musical events including recitals, departmental and Artist Series concerts, and through recital/concert attendance and performance requirements.

For the general student it is our objective to provide opportunities to study music as one of the representative arts in world culture and the global community; to provide opportunities to develop performance skills for use throughout life; to provide ensemble settings in which to use the skills and knowledge while in university; and to understand and appreciate a variety of musical styles with a continued desire to broaden their musical horizons throughout life. For music (liberal arts) majors it is our objective to provide a broad‐based foundation in music, including theoretical, historical, and performance studies. The liberal arts music major provides preparation for further study at the graduate level, as well as for various careers in which a liberal arts degree is appropriate. Students pursuing a music (liberal arts) degree may focus their studies in music ministry, business, performance studies or piano pedagogy. Although most students will choose one area of concentration, up to two areas of concentration may be completed. Designed to help prepare students for careers in music retailing/arts administration, music ministry, music performance and piano instruction, each concentration maintains a common curricular core of music theory and history, piano and applied area study. For music education majors it is our objective to provide the extensive and specialized training needed to become a competent and successful teacher of vocal and instrumental music in public and private schools, grades Pre‐K through 12. This training includes that expected of all liberal arts music majors, as well as specialized study in music pedagogy, educational philosophy and methodology. The music education major meets Ohio licensure requirements for vocal/instrumental music, Pre‐K through 12. Music education majors may also elect to add one of the above areas of concentration to their degree program. Students cannot have both a major and minor in music.

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Credit hour in Music ‐ Definition The Music Department uses the University’s credit hour definition as a guiding principle in its academic courses. However, due to the complex nature of the department’s course structure, it is necessary to further explain credit hours from the perspective of certain classifications of the department’s courses. a. Applied lessons. Applied lessons may be taken for either 1 or 2 credit hours. 1 hour credit = 30 minute lesson per week plus one 15 minute coaching with our staff collaborative pianist, 6 hours of practice required per week; 2 hours credit = 60‐minute lesson per week with one 30 minute coaching with our staff collaborative pianist, 12 hours of practice required each week. Each major taking applied lessons is required to attend departmental recitals and studio classes held regularly throughout the semester as part of their private study. b. Ensemble classes. Large ensembles are variable credit: either 0‐.5. The amount of credit that the student enrolls in is dependent upon the student’s total credit load for a particular semester. Students registered for under 17 hours in a semester will automatically be registered in the "credit" section of an ensemble. Chamber ensembles are variable credit: either .0‐.5, and the amount chosen is the student’s prerogative. Note: Students at Bluffton University are charged an additional fee for any credit amount over 17 credits per semester and the variable credit option is intended to assist them with their financial need to stay below the cap as well as have multiple varied ensemble experiences. c. Academic courses. Bluffton University’s definition of a credit hour is the rule that the department follows for its academic courses. Examples of academic courses in the department are courses which can come from music theory, music education, and musicology. d. Other skill‐based courses. Many other courses in the department that focus on developing a skill on a secondary instrument, like keyboard skills, meet two or three times per week for 1 credit.

Class Attendance

While systems may vary, the music faculty agrees that class attendance is important to the student’s learning and has agreed that unexcused absences will be reflected in the course grade.

Practice Rooms

The practice rooms are available for student use during building hours. Sign‐up sheets are posted on each door to reserve practice times. Please remember to practice with the door closed. Food and drink are not permitted in the practice rooms. Personal items should not be stored in practice rooms. The classrooms and Gilliom Room are also available for practice when classes are not scheduled. For acoustical reasons, the classrooms may not be used when there is a class meeting in an adjacent classroom.

Lockers

Lockers are available to all music majors for storage. Lockers are located on the classroom side of the building. Check with the music department administrative assistant for availability of lockers. Use of a lock on the locker is at the discretion of the student. Materials should be kept in the locker, not on the floor in front of the locker. Lockers should be vacated at the end of each school year, unless special arrangements are made with the music department office.

Teaching Lessons in Mosiman Hall

Current students and adjunct professors may use practice rooms for teaching lessons. Classrooms and studios are not to be used. Only lessons being given for Bluffton University credit will be scheduled in classrooms and studios.

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Music Ensembles

Music (liberal arts) majors are required to participate in at least one ensemble each semester. Music Education majors must participate in two ensembles each semester, one choral and one instrumental. The ensembles that may be used to fulfill these requirements are as follows:

Instrumental: either Concert Band or Lima Symphony Orchestra Choral: University Chorale All students who participate in music ensembles will be registered each semester for .5 credits (‐01 section) or .0 credits (‐02 section) for ensemble participation; however, a maximum of three hours of ensemble credit may count toward graduation for music majors. MUS 010‐01 through ‐08 Chamber Music Small instrumental and vocal ensembles which perform varied repertoire both on and off campus. Ensembles are formed based on student interest. Conscientious rehearsal and performance attendance is expected to maintain membership. MUS 021‐01 or ‐02 Concert Band The Concert Band is a band of traditional woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentation, which performs a varied repertoire at several on‐campus performances each year. Membership is open to any campus/community instrumentalist. Conscientious rehearsal and performance attendance is expected to maintain membership.

MUS 022‐01 or ‐02 Jazz Ensemble The Jazz Ensemble is a select ensemble which studies and performs music in various contemporary popular idioms, including jazz improvisation. Membership is based on audition. Conscientious rehearsal and performance attendance is expected to maintain membership.

MUS 023‐01or ‐02 Lima Symphony Orchestra The Lima Symphony Orchestra is a semi‐professional community orchestra which performs a series of nine concerts each year. Audition required. Conscientious rehearsal and performance attendance is expected to maintain membership.

MUS 024‐01 or ‐02 University Chorale The University Chorale is a large mixed ensemble focused on diverse repertoire including global, contemporary and traditional sacred and secular music. This group participates in both on‐ and off‐campus performances and special events and is open to all students. Conscientious rehearsal and performance attendance is expected to maintain membership.

MUS 033‐01 or ‐02 Camerata Singers Camerata Singers is a select chamber choir which performs primarily sacred music in concert performances both on‐campus and in the region. This ensemble tours extensively. Much of its varied repertoire is performed a cappella. Conscientious rehearsal and performance attendance is expected to maintain membership.

MUS 034‐01 or ‐02 Choral Society Choral Society is a choir designed to perform large choral/orchestral pieces. This ensemble performs Handel’s Messiah in the fall and performs at the Bach Festival during spring semester. Membership is open to any campus/community singer. Conscientious rehearsal and performance attendance is expected to maintain membership.

MUS 035‐01 or ‐02 Gospel Choir Open to all Bluffton University faculty, staff and students, as well the Bluffton community, this group will perform a wide variety of gospel music and spirituals in several on‐campus performances per year.

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Concert/Recital Attendance

Because of the importance of experiencing live music performance and of becoming familiar with musical repertoire, music majors are required to attend concerts and recitals during the semester. A list of on‐campus events is provided each semester and attendance at some of them may be specifically required. Attendance is recorded by signing an attendance list in the lobby of Yoder Recital Hall after a required music event. Off‐campus music events at a university or professional level may also count. After attending an off‐campus or non‐required event, please report the information and submit either a ticket stub or program to the music department administrative assistant, within one week. Credit or No Credit will be documented on each student’s transcript via MUS 100 Music Recital/Lab. In case of questions about specific events, contact your major applied instructor. Junior and senior recitals performed by music majors in this department are required attendance events for ALL music majors. Not only do you observe your fellow majors giving polished performances, you also support them with your attendance and attention, and get a preview of what you will be doing, or a review of what you have done. Note all junior and senior recital dates as soon as they are announced, and clear your calendar so that you may attend them. If an unexpected situation requires you to be gone during a recital, you need to contact your major applied teacher, the recitalist, and their teacher before the event and attend the dress rehearsal of that event.

Music Recital/Lab

MUS 100‐01 Music Recital/Lab Development of musical skills through the experience of live musical performances and regularly scheduled conducting labs each semester. Music majors are required to enroll in MUS 100 each semester and must pass six semesters of the

course for graduation. In order to receive credit for MUS 100 Music Recital/Lab, music majors are also expected to attend all student recitals/departmental labs. Student recitals are held regularly during each semester (Monday afternoons, 4:00 p.m.) in Yoder Recital Hall and provide opportunities for students to become used to performing before an audience prior to the junior and senior recitals. Music majors are expected to perform in a recital according to their instructors’ recommendation (usually once per semester). Complete a Student Recital registration form (located in the music department office or online) and return to the office one week before a performance. In order to make sure there is enough student recital time for everyone to perform during a semester, each applied music student will be allowed to perform at one recital per semester. If 50 minutes of performance time for a recital still has not been totally used, then, on the Thursday before the recital, anyone may request to be added to the program until the 50 minute limit is reached. The only student recital expectation of all music majors is to perform at one student recital each semester. (There are a few circumstances where the applied professor may wish for a student to wait one semester before performing in public. In these cases, the student should still use all their allotted practice time with their collaborative pianist.) Departmental labs are held regularly during each semester (Monday afternoons, 4:00 p.m.) and provide a variety of experiences for conducting students as well as opportunities for all music majors to discuss relevant topics. Please check the music department events calendar or in the music department office for accurate dates.

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Music Scholarships

Music major and music ensemble scholarships are intended for recruiting first‐year or transfer students. Music major scholarship (music education) As a first year student receiving a music major scholarship, you are expected to:

register for the normal music major courses o music theory, aural skills, piano (either private

lessons or class instruction), and lessons in your major applied area (if other than piano)

participate in University Chorale and Concert Band

officially declare a major in either music (liberal arts) or music education by the end of your first year

Requirements for retaining music scholarships include:

register for the normal music major courses and lessons in your major applied area (if other than piano)

participate in University Chorale and Concert Band

maintain a cumulative GPA above 2.5 Music majors are expected to declare a specific applied area (instrument or voice) when they arrive on campus. (The applied area for music scholarship recipients is based on their audition.) Once the applied area has been established, a student may change it only after working with the music department faculty: petitioning/re‐auditioning for a change. This may happen no later than the end of the first year, ensuring enough lesson time and improvement in order to be successful at the Junior Standing Review.

Music major scholarship (non‐music education) Each semester music majors who receive a music scholarship are required to be in University Chorale (vocal majors) or Concert Band (instrumental majors), indicated by their major applied area. In addition, the scholarship recipient must also participate in at least one other music department ensemble of their choice selected from the following list:

Concert Band

Jazz Ensemble

Chamber music ensemble

Camerata Singers

Choral Society (with director’s approval)

Gospel Choir

University Chorale This change will not apply to current students unless the student makes a formal request to the music faculty to change their scholarship contract. Music ensemble scholarship As a first year student receiving a music ensemble scholarship, you are expected to:

participate in University Chorale or Concert Band (the ensemble for music ensemble scholarship recipients is determined by the scholarship audition)

continued participation in the ensemble is required to retain the music ensemble scholarship.

a written petition must be presented to the music department chair for submission to the music department faculty to change the ensemble scholarship award.

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Music Awards

HONORS RECITAL Students who have shown exemplary achievement in applied music study are nominated by the music faculty to perform on the annual Honors Recital, which is presented on graduation weekend. Performance on the Honors Recital will replace the normal applied music exam. OTHER AWARDS Each year music students are recognized by departmental faculty for the following music awards that are presented at the annual Academic Awards and Honors Forum held at the end of spring semester.

Distinguished Scholar in Music recognizes the graduating senior in music with outstanding academic performance.

Distinguished Scholar in Music Education recognizes the graduating senior in music education with outstanding academic performance.

Distinguished Performer in Music recognizes the graduating senior in music who has demonstrated outstanding musical performance.

Russel A. Lantz Choral Award, in honor of former music faculty member Russell Lantz, recognizes significant student contributions to the choral program at Bluffton University.

Instrumental Music Award recognizes significant student contributions to the instrumental program at Bluffton University.

Advanced Media Studio

The Advanced Media Studio (AMS), located in Mosiman Hall Classroom 2, provides equipment and software for audio, video, digital animation, sound synthesis, and interactive media development as well as for class piano instruction and electronic applications in music. The studio includes a complete, state‐of‐the‐art piano lab (Roland keyboards and visualizer), computers, CD and DVD burners, video and audio editing software, visual projection, and a stereo sound system. A sophisticated collection of music software, such as Finale, Sibelius, Visual Music Tutor, Auralia, Sonar 3, Project 5, a variety of softsynths, and Media Tools, is available. The Advanced Media Studio is open during music department office hours. Equipment and software may not be removed from the studio. The Advanced Media Studio is provided for participating media and music students as it relates to their coursework. Absolutely no food or drink is allowed in this studio. The Technology Center in Centennial Hall should be used for word processing or other computer applications. Printing documents is not provided for students in Mosiman Hall. Work to be printed must be sent to the Technology Center in Centennial Hall.

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Instrument Use

Students may sign out Bluffton University instruments for use in classes, performance groups, or applied study. See Jodi Diller, the music department administrative assistant for more information.

Students assigned a Bluffton University instrument are responsible for the security and repair of the instrument. Students assigned an instrument may not loan that instrument to someone else. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain/clean university‐owned instruments. Report any problems immediately.

University‐owned instruments should be stored in the assigned cages in the Gilliom Room using Bluffton University combination locks on the cages. There is a $10.00 charge if locks are lost or not on the proper locker.

Health and Safety Policy It is the intent of the music department to promote a culture of health and safety that encourages faculty, staff, and students to proactively address issues related to

The practice and performance of applied instruments

Hearing loss

Teaching

The safe use of equipment and technology

Health‐related conditions in practice, rehearsal, and performance facilities.

To this end, faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to communicate promptly accidents, incidents, and hazards that may negatively impact health and safety to the music department Chair.

Health and safety issues related to the practice and performance of applied instruments and teaching are addressed in applied lessons, pedagogy classes, and music education methods courses. Various seminars are held for students each year to identify health issues related to

hearing loss

the safe use of equipment and technology

conditions in music department facilities. As a matter of course, students should always abide by the following measures to ensure the health and safety of all who use the music department facilities.

Hallways and access doorways should always be kept clear of music cases or bags.

Instruments, books, and book bags should be stored in lockers or in student living quarters.

Instrument practice and performance should take place within approved rooms or performance venues, never in hallways, stairwells, or other public spaces unless specifically sanctioned by the department.

Media with audio should be played through head phones in public spaces of the music facilities, never over speakers on laptops, cell phones or other electronic equipment.

Moving furniture and equipment should be avoided unless under the supervision of a staff or faculty member.

With the exception of students working as stage managers, students should never move pianos.

The music department will provide one set of musician earplugs to any ensemble member who requests them. Contact the music department administrative assistant for details.

For more information and resources regarding musician health and safety, www.bluffton.edu/mus/health.html

http://music.appstate.edu/current students/health-wellness-initiative

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Applied Music

“Applied Music” is the college‐level terminology for private lessons. Applied lessons provide the student individual instruction with emphasis on developing technical proficiency, a repertoire representative of the literature for the particular instrument or voice, and a knowledge of performance styles and practices.

Studying an applied area requires adequate mental and physical attention to acquire proficiency and excellence as a musician. Applied lessons are taken for credit and should be treated as an academic class. Practice time should be considered the homework for the class. It is best to limit the number of applied lessons taken each semester to allow adequate practice time and to maintain physical and mental wellness. Music students are highly encouraged to pass the piano proficiency as soon as possible. Music education majors must pass the exam before clinical practice begins.

Applied music may be taken for either 1 or 2 credit hours. 1 hour credit = 30‐minute lesson per week; 2 hours credit = 60‐minute lesson per week. For the initial credit hour taken, a lesson fee of $175 will be charged. Music majors and minors will pay $130 for each additional credit hour per semester. As part of their applied study, every music education student is required to attend a weekly 15‐30 minute coaching outside of their private lesson. This coaching session, with Bluffton University’s collaborative pianist, is scheduled by the music department at the beginning of the semester. The collaborative pianist will record attendance and report any absences, excused or unexcused, to the applied instructor. If a student is unable to attend a lesson or coaching session, they must contact the professor and the music department administrative assistant prior to the lesson or coaching session. Make‐up lessons will be scheduled for illness and other absences excused by the professor/coach. Unexcused absences for either a lesson or coaching will not be rescheduled. Unexcused absences will result in an E for their lesson grade on that week. Always confer with your instructor before any public performance. This practice represents normal

professional ethics, and it allows us to help you in your preparation as needed. Students may request a change of applied professor (assuming Bluffton University has more than one in that area) only after studying for a full year with that professor.

Applied Music Practice and Grading

1. The music department standard for practice time is 6 hours per week for one credit (half‐hour lesson) or 12 hours per week for two credits (one‐hour lesson). Exceptions may be made to these standards (either increases or decreases) by an individual instructor in specific cases, but unless such exceptions are made, the department standard applies. 2. To demonstrate compliance with the practice standard, at each lesson the student submits a copy of the practice report form (see page 18), showing practice time for the previous week. The collaborative pianist will record attendance and report any absences, excused or unexcused, to the applied instructor. 3. The final course grade in applied music will be based on musical achievement demonstrated in lessons, practice time, and jury performance. The applied instructor determines the final course grade, but it may not vary from the jury average by more than two letter grades

Applied Music Semester Exam (Jury)

Each student registered for applied music is required to perform an applied music exam (jury) before a panel of faculty members at the end of each semester. The student brings a completed repertoire sheet to the jury (see pages 19‐23). The faculty members write comments about the performance and assign a grade. The jury performance may be stopped due to time restraints. The applied instructor determines the course grade based on practice time, musical achievement, and jury performance. Exceptions to the applied music exam include: giving a recital that semester or performing on the Honors Recital.

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Department Yearly Assessment Form

The Department Yearly Assessment form is used to track student progress in music and music education throughout their program of study. During the first semester of study, the music department chair meets with the student’s departmental advisor and the music department faculty who work with the student in order to assess the individual student’s work in music theory/ear training, piano, applied study, methods courses, ensemble participation and contribution, and general music competence. The assessment form can be found on page 40.

Staff Collaborative Pianist(s)

Staff collaborative pianists are provided for all applied lessons. It is required that students have a weekly coaching with their collaborative pianist in order to improve as musicians. The staff collaborative pianist fee is added to the tuition bill and provides for the following services:

13 weeks of lessons and rehearsals

one jury performance with one rehearsal

one student recital with one rehearsal

The fee schedule is as follows:

$112.50 per semester for a one‐credit hour lesson with a required 15 minute rehearsal outside of the lesson.

$225 per semester for a two‐credit hour lesson with a required 30 minute rehearsal outside of the lesson

at the 60% point in the semester, the department administrative assistant will contact the business office to let them know if there are any discrepancies

staff collaborative pianists will be assigned to all applied lesson students except: MUS 101 (Piano); MUS 103 (Harp); MUS 106 (Organ); MUS 108 (Percussion) and MUS 110 (Guitar)

if a student performs on more than one student recital per semester, he/she must pay an additional $6.50 to their pianist prior to the recital. There is no additional practice time attached to this extra performance.

If you have not been assigned a staff collaborative accompanist for the semester but need their services for semester juries or student recital, the Compensation for Jury Accompanist (see page 41) form must be completed and payment made prior to the rehearsal and performance.

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Piano Proficiency

All music majors must demonstrate minimum competency at the keyboard. To measure this, a piano proficiency examination is required. Passing the piano proficiency exam is a graduation requirement for all music majors (music liberal arts [no concentration], business concentration and performance studies concentration students, see page 13). Music Education majors must pass the exam before clinical practice begins. The exam consists of nine parts:

1) Major scales: all major scales, hands together, two octaves; scales must be played in eighth notes, at a quarter note = 60 tempo.

2) Minor scales: relative harmonic minor scales, up to 3 sharps and 3 flats, hands together or separate, two octaves. Scales must be played in eighth notes, at a quarter note = 60 tempo.

3) Warm‐ups: play chromatic ascending and descending vocal warm‐ups, hands together using the pattern 1‐3‐5‐8‐5‐3‐1.

4) Harmonization: harmonize a melody (played in the RH) in a major or minor key, using primary triads (LH). (Chord symbols or roman numerals will not be provided.) Alternate accompaniments such as broken chords, Alberti bass, etc, are encouraged.

5) Two‐handed accompaniment: play a two‐handed accompaniment in 4/4 and/or 3/4 against a given melody. Chord symbols will be provided.

6) Happy Birthday: play Happy Birthday in the keys of F Major and G Major by memory. Copies of this piece are available from the Music Department Office.

7) Sight‐Reading: hymns.

8) Open Score Reading: play two lines from an open choral score.

9) Improvisation: Completion of improvisation can be accomplished in one of two ways:

a) Improvise a simple melody over a given chord progression. For instance, in 3/4 time in the key of F major, play blocked closest‐chord position triads in your left hand while improvising a chord tone melody in your right hand. Your improvisation must be a minimum of 32 measures (four 8‐bar phrases).

b) Improvise a 12‐bar blues progression. For instance, use blocked intervals or a walking bass in the left hand while improvising a blues scale in your right hand. Your improvisation must be a minimum of 36 measures (three 12‐bar phrases).

10) Repertoire: perform two pieces of piano literature of intermediate difficulty, one memorized, chosen in advance by the instructor and student. Both pieces must be performed in the same exam. There will be two opportunities a semester to complete the piano proficiency exam, during mid‐terms and during finals. One additional opportunity will be provided during the first week of class in the fall semester; this will only be for those students entering their senior year. The various parts of the piano proficiency exam may be taken at different times. Students are encouraged to attempt portions of the proficiency as early as fall semester of their first year. Students must register for piano study each semester until the exam is successfully completed. Materials for sight‐reading, open score reading and harmonization may be picked up from the music department office 24 hours in advance of the exam.

A Suggested Guideline for Completion of the Piano Proficiency Exam

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring

Major Scales

Minor Scales Warm‐ups

HarmonizationTwo‐handed accompaniment

Sight ReadingHappy Birthday

Open Score Improvisation Repertoire

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Piano Proficiency: Music Liberal Arts (no concentration); Business Concentration; Performance Studies Concentration

1) Major scales: all majors, hands separate, two octaves; minimum tempo: eighth notes at quarter note = 60 tempo.

2) Minor scales: relative harmonic minor scales, up to 3 sharps and 3 flats, hands separate, two octaves; minimum tempo: eighth notes at quarter note = 60 tempo.

3) Harmonization: harmonize a melody (played in the RH) in a major or minor key, using primary triads (LH). (Chord symbols or roman numerals will not be provided.) 4) Sight‐Reading: sight read an early intermediate level piece. 5) Improvisation: Completion of improvisation can be accomplished in one of two ways:

a) Improvise a simple melody over a given chord progression. For instance, in 3/4 time in the key of F major, play the following chord progression. Use blocked closest‐chord position triads in your left hand while improvising a chord tone melody in your right hand. An example of a chord progression you can use for improvisation is given below:

I ‐ IV ‐ I ‐ V(HC)‐ vi ‐ii ‐ V7 – I(AC)

Your improvisation must be a minimum of 32 measures (four 8‐bar phrases). b) Improvise a 12‐bar blues progression. For instance, use blocked intervals or a walking bass in the left hand while improvising a blues scale in your right hand. Your improvisation must be a minimum of 36 measures (three 12‐bar phrases).

6) Repertoire: perform two pieces of piano literature of intermediate difficulty, one memorized, chosen in advance by the instructor and student. Both pieces must be performed in the same exam.

Piano Use

In 2007, the Bluffton University music department became an All‐Steinway Institution after completing a piano replacement program in which most of the department’s pianos were either new or rebuilt. It is expected that students will treat these instruments with care by not placing food or drink on the pianos. While the pianos are on a regular maintenance and tuning schedule, unexpected work or tuning is sometimes necessary if a piano is not functioning properly. All technical and maintenance work will be handled by the department’s piano technician. Please notify the music department administrative assistant via e‐mail when you are aware of a problem with a piano. (Be as specific as possible when reporting a problem.) Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

Practicum/Internship

For all music practicums and internships, the following information is applicable. Your music department faculty academic advisor will work with you to set up your placement and will oversee and grade the practicum. The practicum grade will be on a credit/no credit basis. The contact hours per credit hour will be approximately 3 to 1. In other words, three contact hours per week at your placement for the entire semester will equal one hour of course credit. The forms needed to apply for a practicum are available on‐line at http://www.bluffton.edu/registrar/internship.pdf The on‐site supervisor for the practicum will offer feedback and evaluation of the work and send it to the music department faculty advisor. The supervisor will determine the method used for evaluating the student. The faculty advisor will check in with the supervisor at least three times during the semester: one near the beginning of the internship, one in the middle and one at the end. The faculty advisor will turn in the grade to the registrar’s office at the end of the semester.

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Junior Standing Review

During the spring semester of the sophomore year, a junior standing review replaces the normal applied music exam. In an expanded time period the student meets with the music faculty for a review, which includes performance in applied areas studied and discussion of the student’s strengths, weaknesses, and career goals. (If a student is studying in three or more applied areas, they are only required to perform in two areas at the junior standing. For the other applied area a normal jury must be completed.) Satisfactory completion of the junior standing review allows the student to continue in music. Additional course work and/or applied study may be recommended if there are areas of concern. (Forms for the junior standing review are located on pages 24‐26.) General information/expectations for all students:

The Junior Standing Review self‐evaluation form must be turned in to the office one week prior to the review.

Students must show satisfactory progress towards piano proficiency requirements.

All full‐time music faculty will be present, adjunct professors are invited to attend.

The music department administrative assistant will provide forms that must be completed and returned to the office in advance of the jury.

Conference with music faculty will be held during the jury to discuss strengths, weaknesses and progress towards degree completion.

Sight‐reading on your major applied instrument. Vocalists will sight‐read using solfege.

For a list of level‐appropriate repertoire, see pages 36‐39. Specific requirements in applied areas for junior standing juries: Woodwind, Brass, String and Percussion (Music Education, Church Music and Business majors): All major scales, harmonic minor scales up to 4

sharps and 4 flats, chromatic scale (full range of instrument or 2 octaves)

Two prepared pieces, at least one with piano accompaniment, the second piece may be an unaccompanied solo or etude

Woodwind, Brass, String and Percussion (Performance Studies major): All major scales, all forms of minor scales, chromatic scale (full range) Two prepared pieces, at least one with piano accompaniment, the second piece may be an unaccompanied solo or etude

Vocalists: Four memorized pieces from art song repertoire (English, French, German and Italian languages must be represented)

Pianists (Music Education, Church Music and Business majors): All major and harmonic minor scales (2 octaves, hands together) Two contrasting prepared pieces, one memorized

Pianists (Pedagogy major and Performance Studies major): All major and all forms of minor scales (4 octaves, hands together) Three or four contrasting prepared pieces, all memorized

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Junior Recital

No later than the beginning of the junior year the student should decide on a major applied area. This decision is made in consultation with the student’s applied instructors, and is based, in part, on the student’s junior standing jury. (If the student wants to pursue a second performance area, it must be one in which he/she is capable of achieving graduation recital level. The decision on a student’s ability to perform in a second area will be made by the music faculty.) The Music Department sponsors a junior recital each spring in which the junior music majors perform. The instructors of each applied area will make decisions about which historic periods should be represented, what constitutes standard literature, and other details. Requirements for the junior recital include:

register for MUS 300 Junior Recital

15‐20 minutes of music are required

solo literature only

music performed on the junior recital may not be repeated on the senior recital

complete program information must be submitted to the music department office 4 weeks before the recital date o prior to sending your information to the office,

your applied professor must approve your program information

No later than three weeks prior to the recital date, the student presents examples from the recital repertoire to the music faculty in a recital hearing. The music faculty will approve the recital as scheduled, or postpone the recital until the student is judged to be ready.

Two recital hearings will be allowed per semester. If the student does not pass the hearing after the second time, the recital and hearing will then be postponed until the following semester. A grade of No Credit will appear on the student’s transcript for the semester in which the hearings were not passed

Attire for the recital music be approved by the music department faculty. o Wear conservative concert dress. Full‐length

formal gowns may be worn with or without straps, but they may not be low‐cut in either the front or the back.

Faculty members will provide evaluations of the recital performance (see page 27)

Bluffton University provides the following items related to the junior recital:

printed programs; news releases sent to hometown and Bluffton‐area media

Yoder Recital Hall set‐up, including lighting, personnel and materials to record the recital (the recording remains the property of Bluffton University)

pays an extra fee to the collaborative pianist to play at a dress rehearsal and at the performance

reception following the recital (for the April combined recital only)

Junior recitals may be presented, at the earliest, two semesters after the junior standing review is passed. Senior recitals may be presented, at the earliest, one semester after the junior recital is completed. Two semesters between the junior and senior recitals are preferred. For a list of level‐appropriate repertoire, see pages 36‐39. Vocalists will need to sing in four languages (English, French, German and Italian) from art song repertoire. Spanish or Latin may be substituted for Italian. Opera and/or oratorio repertoire may be sung, upon approval of the applied professor. The music performed on an instrumental/piano junior recital should be representative of at least two contrasting classical styles and/or musical periods. Instrumentalists (other than piano) may perform one piece unaccompanied. All pieces must be approved by the applied music professor.

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Senior Graduation Recital The senior graduation recital normally occurs during the spring semester of the senior year and represents the culmination of applied music study. The Senior Recital serves as the Senior Comprehensive Examination for music majors. The instructors of each applied area will make decisions about which historic periods should be represented, what constitutes standard literature, and other details. The applied instructor will make final decisions regarding the content and presentation of the recital. Requirements for the senior recital include:

to schedule a recital date/time, complete a senior recital registration form and return to the music department office

register for MUS 400 Senior Recital

register for credit in major applied area each semester through completion of recital

55‐60 minutes of music are required for performance concentration majors

40‐45 minutes of music are required for all other music majors


chamber music may be included for a small portion of the recital upon approval of the music department faculty


complete program information must be submitted to the music department office 4 weeks before the recital date o prior to sending your information to the office,

your applied professor must approve your program information

No later than three weeks prior to the recital date, the student presents examples from the recital repertoire to the music faculty in a recital hearing. The music faculty will approve the recital as scheduled, or postpone the recital until the student is judged to be ready.

Two recital hearings will be allowed per semester. If the student does not pass the hearing after the second time, the recital and hearing will then be postponed until the following semester. A grade of No Credit will appear on the student’s transcript for the semester in which the hearings were not passed

attire for the recital music be approved by the music department faculty

o Wear conservative concert dress. Full‐length formal gowns may be worn with or without straps, but they may not be low‐cut in either the front or the back.

faculty members will provide evaluations of the recital performance (see page 27)

Bluffton University provides the following items related to the senior recital: printed programs; news releases sent to

hometown and Bluffton‐area media one copy of recital recording Yoder Recital Hall set‐up, including lighting,

personnel and materials to record the recital (the recording remains the property of Bluffton University)

pays an extra fee to the collaborative pianist to play at a dress rehearsal and at the performance.

Traditionally, the recitalist will ask friends to serve as ushers. The music department office will schedule Yoder sound booth and backstage workers. Bluffton University does not provide posters to advertise the recital or a reception following the recital; these items are not required and are provided at the student’s discretion. Please note: NO RED PUNCH for your reception!

Senior recitals may be presented, at the earliest, one semester after the junior recital is completed. Two semesters between the junior and senior recitals are preferred. A Senior Recital may not be scheduled during the semester of student teaching, except with special permission of the music department. Pre‐requisite: Successful completion of MUS 300 Junior Recital

For a list of level‐appropriate repertoire, see pages 36‐39. Vocalists will need to sing in four languages (English, French, German and Italian) from art song repertoire. Spanish or Latin may be substituted for Italian. Opera and/or oratorio repertoire may be sung, upon approval of the applied professor. Musical theater, Jazz, or other alternative repertoire may be sung as long as the previous guidelines are followed, but these pieces must be approved by the applied professor. Taking a 2 credit hour lesson during the senior year is strongly encouraged and recommended, as well as a 30 minute (minimum) weekly rehearsal with the collaborative pianist outside the lesson.

The music performed on an instrumental/piano senior recital should be representative of at least three contrasting classical styles and/or style periods. Instrumentalists (other than piano) may perform one piece unaccompanied. The program may include jazz. All pieces must be approved by the applied music professor

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Alternate Year Music Courses

Fall Semester Spring Semester

2012‐2013 MUS 119 Woodwind Methods MUS 113 String Methods

MUS 116 Voice Methods MUS 231 Music Ministry

MUS 329 Music Teaching Methods: Early Child MUS 350 Music Teaching Methods: Instrumental

2013‐2014 MUS 118 Percussion Methods MUS 117 Brass Methods

MUS 141 Beginning Conducting MUS 241 Advanced Conducting

MUS 212 Electronic Music REL 230 Christian Worship

MUS 352 Music Teaching Methods: Choral/Gen

2014‐2015 MUS 119 Woodwind Methods MUS 113 String Methods

MUS 116 Voice Methods MUS 231 Music Ministry

MUS 329 Music Teaching Methods: Early Child MUS 350 Music Teaching Methods: Instrumental

2015‐2016 MUS 118 Percussion Methods MUS 117 Brass Methods

MUS 141 Beginning Conducting MUS 241 Advanced Conducting

MUS 212 Electronic Music REL 230 Christian Worship

MUS 352 Music Teaching Methods: Choral/Gen

As needed MUS 340 Marching Band Methods

Final Exam Schedule

Check the website at: http://www.bluffton.edu/registrar/examsched.html

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PRACTICE AND ASSIGNMENT RECORD FOR APPLIED LESSONS

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Bluffton University Music Department

GUITAR ‐ NON‐MAJOR Jury Evaluation Form

_______________________________ ______________________________ Performer’s Name Performer’s Professor Semester/Year:_______________ Year in school: 1 2 3 4 Your academic major: _______________________ Number of semesters studying guitar at the university level: _________

Material studied in lessons:

Pieces for Jury: Melody: _________________ Chords: ________________ Solo Piece: ________________ Rank from: 5 (excellent) – 1 (needs improvement)

Melody Chords Correct notes Correct chords

Good tone (notes are clear) Good tone (notes are clear)

Steady tempo/rhythms Smooth chord transitions

Steady tempo/rhythms

Solo Piece Correct notes

Technique/Tone (notes are clear)

Interpretation (variations in tempo

are for musical reasons)

Comments:

____________________________________ Jury grade Juror signature

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INSTRUMENTAL Jury Evaluation Form

(Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Strings) Performer’s Name: __________________________ Performer’s Professor: _____________________ ____Fall Semester ____Spring Semester Year ______ Your year in school: 1 2 3 4 If you are a music major, give your applied area:__________ Taking this lesson for how many credits: 1 2 Number of semesters studying this instrument at the university level (including this semester): ______

Repertoire for this semester: List all repertoire studied this semester. Include all numbers appropriate for each title: 1=new this semester; 2=reviewed/continued from a previous semester, 3=memorized; 4=performed publicly; 5=performed for this applied music exam.

Title/Composer Index Code Title/Composer Index Code

JURY COMMENTS:

_______________________________________ Jury Grade Juror signature

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KEYBOARD Jury Evaluation Form

Performer’s Name: _______________________ Performer’s Professor: __________________

____Fall Semester ____Spring Semester Year ______ Your year in school: 1 2 3 4

If you are a music major, give your applied area:___________ Taking this lesson for how many credits: 1 2

Number of semesters studying this instrument at the university level (including this semester): ______


Title/Composer Index Code

Title/Composer Index Code

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VOICE Jury Evaluation Form

Performer’s Name: __________________________ Performer’s Professor: ____________________ ____Fall Semester ____Spring Semester Year ______ Your year in school: 1 2 3 4 If you are a music major, give your applied area:___________ Taking this lesson for how many credits: 1 2 Number of semesters studying this instrument at the university level (including this semester): ______


Title/Composer Index Code Title/Composer Index Code

JURY COMMENTS: TONE (beauty, freedom, vitality, resonance, color, placement) DICTION (clarity, accuracy of foreign languages, vowel purity) TECHNIQUE (intonation, rhythmic accuracy, breathing, posture, note accuracy) INTERPRETATION (expressiveness, use of dynamics, awareness of text, stage presence)


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COMPOSITION Jury Evaluation Form

Composer’s Name: __________________________ Composer’s Professor: ____________________ ____Fall Semester ____Spring Semester Year ______ Your year in school: 1 2 3 4 If you are a music major, give your applied area:________ Taking this lesson for how many credits: 1 2 Number of semesters studying music composition at the university level (including this semester): _____

Repertoire for this semester: List all compositions worked on this semester. Include all numbers appropriate for each title: 1=new this semester; 2=reviewed/continued from a previous semester

Title Index Code

JURY COMMENTS:

_______________________________________ Jury Grade: Juror signature

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JUNIOR STANDING REVIEW JURY EVALUATION MAJOR APPLIED AREA

PERFORMER’S NAME: DATE:

MAJOR APPLIED AREA: GPA:

Repertoire for this semester: List all repertoire studied this semester, with the highest appropriate index code: 1=new this semester; 2=reviewed/continued from previous semester; 3=memorized; 4=performed publicly; 5=performed for this applied music exam.

Title Composer Index Code

MUSICAL CONSIDERATIONS Low High Musicianship/Interpretation (phrasing, accents, dynamics, presentation, stylistic accuracy)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A

Technique 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/AIntonation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/ATone Quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/AArticulation/Diction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/ARhythmic/Pitch Accuracy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/AEnsemble with collaborative pianist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A

SIGHT READING Rhythmic accuracy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/APitch accuracy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A

RESPONSIBILITY/ATTITUDE TOWARD MUSIC DEPARTMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve for Junior Standing Not approved for Junior Standing

Approve for Junior Standing with remedial work Decision delayed for one semester

to be completed by the end of the first semester because of a significant deficiency

of Junior year (at applied area jury) (another Junior Standing Review must be presented

Remedial work to be completed: before the entire full‐time music faculty)

FACULTY MEMBER: DATE: JURY GRADE:

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JUNIOR STANDING JURY EVALUATION SECONDARY APPLIED AREA

PERFORMER’S NAME:

SECONDARY APPLIED AREA:

Repertoire for this semester: List all repertoire studied this semester, with the highest appropriate index code: 1=new this semester; 2=reviewed/continued from previous semester; 3=memorized; 4=performed publicly; 5=performed for this applied music exam.

Title Composer Index Code

MUSICAL CONSIDERATIONS Low High Musicianship/Interpretation (phrasing, accents, dynamics, presentation, stylistic accuracy)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A

Technique 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/AIntonation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/ATone Quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/AArticulation/Diction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/ARhythmic/Pitch Accuracy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/AEnsemble with collaborative pianist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A

COMMENTS: FACULTY MEMBER: DATE: JURY GRADE:

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JUNIOR STANDING REVIEW Self‐Evaluation Form

Please briefly discuss at least three areas in which you feel you are strong and at least three areas where you feel you need improvement. Please state what your career goal will be following graduation. Also, please project where you hope to be in your career 10 years after graduation. Name: _____________________________________ Date: ________________________

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Junior/Senior Recital Evaluation

Student Name:

Recital Date:

Instrument(s):

Low High Musicianship/Interpretation (phrasing, accents, dynamics, presentation, stylistic accuracy)

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Technique 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A Intonation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A Tone Quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A Articulation/Diction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A Rhythmic/Pitch Accuracy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A Ensemble with collaborative pianist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A Additional Comments:

_____ Pass _____ Not pass

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Bluffton University Bachelor of Arts in Music Education Representative recital repertoire Accepted standard list or comparative repertoire based on approval of instructor.

PIANO Junior Standing Jury

Baroque o Bach: Two‐Part Inventions

Classical o Kuhlau: Sonatinas o Mozart: Fantasie in D minor, K. 397

Romantic o Grieg: Lyric Pieces o Chopin: Preludes

Contemporary o Kabalevsky: Sonatina o Bartok: Out of Doors Suite

Junior Recital:

Baroque o Bach: Sinfonias, movements from Partitas or Suites; Prelude & Fugue o Scarlatti: Sonatas

Classical o Sonata by Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven

Romantic o Chopin: Preludes, Waltzes, Nocturnes, Mazurkas o Liszt: Consolations

Contemporary o Debussy: Two Arabesques o Prokofiev: Visions Fugitives, Op. 22

Senior Recital:

Baroque o Bach: Prelude & Fugue, Partitas or Suites o Handel: Suites

Classical o Complete sonata by Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven

Romantic o Chopin: Ballades, Scherzi, Sonatas o Liszt: Etudes

Contemporary o Ginastera: Danzas Argentinas o Prokofiev: Sonatas

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BRASS

Trumpet Junior Standing Jury

Clarke: The Musketeer

Haydn: Concerto for Trumpet in E‐flat Junior Recital

Hummel: Trumpet Concerto

Peeters: Sonata Senior Recital

Kennan: Sonata for Trumpet and Piano

Hindemith: Sonate

French horn Junior Standing Jury

Handel‐ Reynolds: Third Sonate

Frackenpohl: Largo and Allegro Junior Recital

Rossini: Introduction, Andante et Allegro

Scriabine: Romance Senior Recital

Dukas: Villanelle

Mozart: Concerto No. 2, 3, 4

Strauss: Concerto, Op. 11

Trombone Junior Standing Jury

Guilmant: Morceau Symphonique

Marcello (ed. Ostrander): Sonata in F Major (all movements)

Nelhybel: Suite (all movements) Junior Recital

McKay: Sonata

Rimsky‐Korsakov: Concerto

Jorgensen: Suite for Trombone and Piano Senior Recital

Vivaldi (ed. K. Brown): Sonata No. 1, 5 or 6

David (ed. W. Gibson): Concertino, op. 4

White: Sonata (all movements)

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Euphonium Junior Standing Jury

DeLuca: Beautiful Colorado

Capuzzi (ed. P. Catelinet): Andante and Rondo

Gorb: Concerto for Euphonium Junior Recital

Ravel (arr. N. Ramsey): Piece in Forme de Habanera

Frankenpohl: Sonata

Jacob: Fantasia Senior Recital

Curnow: Symphonic Variants

Casterede: Fantasia Concertante

Ponchielli: Concerto per Flicorno Basso

Tuba Junior Standing

Handel (tr. W. Morris): Sonata No. 6 (all movements)

Jacob: Tuba Suite (all movements)

Hogg: Sonatina for Tuba and Piano Junior Recital

Lebedev (ed. A. Ostrander): Concerto in One Movement

Koetsier: Sonatina

Brahms (tr. D. Little): Vier ernste Gesange (Four Serious Songs) Senior Recital

Broughton: Sonata (all movements)

Ross: Tuba Concerto (all movements)

Madsen: Sonata, op. 34 (all movements)

VOICE Junior Standing Jury

Italian art songs by Caldara, Durante or A. Scarlatti

German art songs by Schubert or Schumann

French art songs by Fauré or Debussy

English songs by Purcell, Quilter, Dowland or Vaughan Williams Junior Recital

Opera or oratorio aria by Bach, Handel, Mozart or Haydn

Italian art songs by Bellini, Caccini or Donaudy

German art songs by Wolf, Schubert, or Schumann

French art songs by Fauré, Debussy or Hahn

English set can include songs from musical theatre, operetta or art songs by Copland, Hundley, Quilter or Purcell

Senior Recital

Opera arias by Mozart

Oratorio arias by Handel, Bach or Vivaldi

French art song by Ravel, Debussy, Duparc or Bizet

German art song by Brahms, Strauss, Schubert, Schumann or Wolf

English song cycles or collections by Bernstein, Hundley, Copland, Britten or Vaughn Williams

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Flute Junior Standing Jury

Bach: Sonata in Eb Major Junior Recital

Quantz: Concerto in G Major Senior Recital

Telemann: Suite in a minor

Mozart: Concerto in G Major

Oboe Junior Standing Jury

Mozart: Adagio Junior Recital

Schumann: Three Romances Senior Recital

Cimarosa: Concerto

Saint‐Saens: Sonata

Clarinet Junior Standing Jury

Schumann: Fantasy Pieces Junior Recital

Gade: Fantasy Pieces Senior Recital

Weber: Concertino

Hindemith: Sonata

Saxophone Junior Standing Jury

Vivaldi: Sonata in g minor Junior Recital

Bencriscutto: Serenade Senior Recital

Lunde: Sonata

Tcherepnine: Sonatine Sportive

Bassoon Junior Standing Jury

Bach: Bouree 1 and 2 Junior Recital

Weissenborn: Romance Senior Recital

Telemann: Sonata in f minor

Hindemith: Sonata

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Compensation Requirements for Jury Accompaniment

If a student who is not paying the regular semester accompanist fee requires jury accompaniment, it is the student’s responsibility to compensate the pianist for their time. The agreement will be as follows:

Student receives up to 45 minutes of rehearsal time + Jury Performance Student Recital Performance included upon request

Total payment: $35

The student is responsible for arranging rehearsal times with the pianist in person or via email ([email protected]). Rehearsals will take place in Studio 8. Please pay fee in full by check, money order, or cash, and give to Jodi in the Music Department office, along with this signed form. Checks may be made payable to: Ana Yoder If a student has not paid their accompaniment fee in full by their scheduled jury time, the pianist will not play for their jury. ************************************************************************************* I, __________________________________ agree to the terms listed above and will compensate my accompanist for the rehearsal and jury performance time which I am requesting. I will abide by the payment guidelines provided in this agreement. _____________________________________ ____________________________________________ Print Student Name Signature Date

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