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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
STRING AREA
HANDBOOK
1TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Admission to the School of Music page 1
II. Advising page 3
III. Music 100 page 6
IV. Lessons page 7
V. Extra-Curricular Performance Policy page 9
VI. Ensemble Participation page 9
VII. Upper Level Examinations page 10
VIII. Juries page 11
IX. Degree Recitals page 12
X. Scholarship Renewal Policy page 14
XI. Bachelor of Music Degree page 15
XII. Bachelor of Music Education Degree page 21
XIII. Bachelor of Arts Degree page 28
XIV. Music Minors page 33
2STRING AREA HANDBOOK
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO SCHOOL OF MUSIC
General School of Music Requirements
I. Admission to the School of Music
A. Students who are interested in majoring in music must apply for
admission through both the University Admissions Office and the School of
Music. Formal application for admission to the School of Music must be made
through the office of the Director of the School of Music. Auditions and
interviews are part of the admission requirements. Application forms are
available from the School of Music upon request, and on the web at
www.arts.unco.edu.
B. Each prospective music major must audition in his/her major area
of performance before the appropriate School of Music faculty. Admission must
be granted by both the University Admissions Office and the School of Music
before a student is eligible to enroll in music studies as a music major.
C. Audition materials for the String Area will consist of the following:
1. Violin
a. One representative etude from either the Kreutzer or
Rode etudes.
b. First or third movement from any Mozart concerto.
c. One piece or movement from a piece chosen by the
student.
d. Any major and minor scale and arpeggio in three
octaves.
2. Viola
a. One representative etude from Mazas or Kreutzer.
b. First movement from a standard concerto such as
Stamitz, Hoffmeister or Handel-Cassadesus or a one-
movement work such as Hummel's Fantasie.
c. One piece or movement from a piece chosen by the
student.
d. Any major and minor scale and tonic arpeggio in three
octaves.
33. Cello
a. One moderate to difficult etude (i.e. Grutzmacher,
Popper, Piatti, Duport).
b. Two contrasting movements from a standard suite,
sonata or concerto.
c. Major and minor scales and arpeggios in at least three
octaves.
4. Double Bass
a. An etude from Simandl Thirty Etudes.
b. Two contrasting movements from a standard sonata or
concerto (i.e. Marcello, Vivaldi sonatas and Capuzzi
Concerto, etc.).
c. Major and minor scales and arpeggios in at least two
octaves.
5. Electric Bass
a. Students who perform on electric bass and who also
perform on acoustic bass will audition for both the
string faculty and the Director of Jazz studies or
his/her designated representative.
b. Students who perform only on electric bass will
audition for the double bass instructor or his/her
designated representative. Upon successful
completion of the audition, she/he will be counseled to
enter the Bachelor of Arts degree program on
probationary status while studying acoustic bass.
c. When performance skill on acoustic bass is sufficient,
the student will re-audition for the string faculty for
placement in a degree program.
d. Students must acquire adequate performance skill by
the second semester of the second year. Hours in
applied lessons during probationary status will not be
counted toward meeting degree requirements.
6. Classical Guitar
4a. Any standard etude (Sor. Coste, Aguado, Guiliani, of
Carcassi).
b. Two concert pieces of contrasting historical style.
c. The following scales should be played with rest strokes:
1) A two octave major scale with relative melodic
minor (Segovia edition)
2) A three octave major scale with relative melodic
minor (Segovia edition)
d. Demonstrate ability to match pitches vocally.
7. Harp
a. Two pieces of at least the difficulty of:
1) Handel/Beon, Pasacaille
2) Glinka, Nocturne
3) Corelli, Giga
4) Bach/Grandjany, Largo in F Major
b. Sight reading at the harp.
D. Transfer students will present an audition to the string faculty
for admission to the appropriate curriculum.
1. Undergraduate transfer applicants should follow the audition
requirements for the freshmen (see section I .C.) but present
repertoire of greater difficulty. Pieces should demonstrate
the student's highest musical, technical, and stylistic levels.
2. At the time of the entrance audition, the string faculty will
evaluate the level of development of each transfer applicant
and advise him/her of the requirements for graduation in the
performance area.
E. Probati onary status may be extended to students who
demonstrate exceptional potential but who are lacking in some
technical areas.
1. Students on probation must re-audition at the time the
studio instructor deems appropriate in order for probationary
status to be lifted.
52. Students must then complete a minimum of 4 semesters at
the 200 level, and as many semesters at the 400 level as are
needed to successfully complete the performance
requirements for the chosen degree.
F. It is essential that students understand that sustained self
application and progress are required for retention in the string
program.
II. Advising
A. Each student will be assigned an advisor based on his/her declared
instrumental major. In most cases, the student's major professor
(studio instructor for his/her major instrument) will serve as his/her
advisor. In other cases, it is important that each student confer
with his/her studio instructor to determine the assignment of an
appropriate advisor, then report the determination to Gail French,
Administrative Assistant to the Director of the School of Music
(Frasier 108). Each student's advisor is responsible for the
following:
1. advising the student each semester concerning curriculum
matters in preparation for the pre-registration,
2. during the first year of enrollment, assisting the student in
developing a curriculum plan that will chart the course of
study for the tenure of the student on campus,
3. maintaining records of the student's progress through the
curriculum, including:
a. audition tape and written comments of the faculty,
b. instrument lesson records and evaluations,
c. jury tapes and comment sheets,
d. degree recital tapes and programs,
e. scholarship award letters,
f. scholarship probation letters, and
g. all other documentation pertinent to the student's
progress through the degree program.
64. reminding the student to initiate the "grad check" through
the Registrar's Office during the second semester of the
junior year,
5. performing the portion of the "grad check" that pertains to
the major, and
6. in general, being available to the student for counseling
concerning matters curricular and professional.
B. It is the responsibility of each student to:
1. meet with his/her advisor for the purpose of academic
advising at least once each semester prior to registration for
the following semester,
2. make him/herself thoroughly familiar with the University
Catalog appropriate to his/her year of entry into the program
as pertains to his/her major course of study, general
education requirements, and graduation requirements,
3. make him/herself thoroughly familiar with the Strings Area
Handbook and the Orchestra Handbook,
4. develop with his/her advisor a tentative plan of study that
would enable the student to complete his/her degree
program within an appropriate time frame,
5. develop each semester and bring to the advisor a proposed
list of courses for the following semester based on the
student's knowledge of the University Catalog, the Strings
Area Handbook, and the tentative plan of study (See #4.
above),
6. register each semester for the approved courses, consulting
with the advisor BEFORE withdrawing from courses, and
BEFORE any drop/add activity, and
7. keep his/her advisor well informed concerning all aspects of
the student's curricular or professional concerns,
7considerations for departure from the tentative plan of study
and/or any other matter for which the input of the advisor is
required or advisable.
C. A student may receive credit by examination for certain courses in
three ways.
1. The Advanced Placement Program (AP):
a. An examination written by the Education Testing
Service is administered at the conclusion of a high
school AP course.
b. If the student demonstrates superior performance
(grade of 3,4 or 5) on the examination, the equivalent
credits can be transferred to the UNC transcript of the
student when the high school sends evidence of the
successfully completed examination to the university.
c. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that
his/her high school forwards AP documentation to the
UNC Office of Admissions in order to receive credit.
2. The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
a. CLEP credit is offered for some introductory level and
select advanced level courses.
b. Arrangements are made to take the examination
through Career Services, Kepner Hall (351-2127).
c. The student will pay an examination fee and, upon
demonstrating superior performance on the
examination, will receive university credit for the
course.
d. It is not necessary to register for the course in order to
take the CLEP examination or to receive credit. (This
represents a savings vs. registration for the course.)
3. Challenge examination: Students who feel that their
knowledge in a particular area is sufficiently high enough to
earn the credit for a course without taking the class may, for
some courses, take a challenge examination for that course
provided the following:
a. the course is approved for challenge examination by
the academic department that administers the course,
8b. the student enrolls in the course and pays the
appropriate tuition and fees, and
c. the student obtains approval from the course
instructor.
d. after enrolling in the class, the student will contact the
instructor to arrange to take the challenge examination
during the first two weeks of the semester that the
course is offered. If the student passes the
examination, the class credit will be entered on the
student's transcript. If the student fails the
examination or is unsatisfied with the level of
performance on the examination, the student may
remain in the course and fulfill the course requirements
or withdraw from the class before the withdrawal
deadline for that semester and attempt the challenge
again in a subsequent semester.
4. The acceleration of the academic program through credit by
examination may not condense the progress through the
degree program for the evolving artist. Artistic preparation
for graduation is the determining factor.
D. A student is admitted into a string program at UNC School of Music
based upon demonstrated accomplishment, ability, and, above all,
potential for artistic and academic development. Students who, in
the assessment of the string faculty, do not, on a consistent basis,
demonstrate diligence in the pursuit of artistic and academic
excellence may be placed on probationary status or eliminated from
the program.
E. Talent scholarships are awarded with the contingency that each
recipient will diligently pursue artistic and academic progress over
the course of study in the UNC School of Music. If, in the
assessment of the string faculty, a student is not maintaining
sufficient progress, part or all of the talent scholarship may be
revoked for the upcoming semester. In every case, revocation will
not occur without thorough and persistent discussion with the
student concerning the level of diligence and the degree of
progress.
9III. Music 100
A. Requireme nts
1. All undergraduate string majors (BA, BME, BM) are
required to register for MUS 100-116.
2. Students must successfully complete Music 100 by satisfying
all requirements each semester in residence. Grading for
Music 100 is S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory).
B. Attendance
1. Attendance is required at all Strings Area events scheduled
for Thursdays at 4:40 pm and all School of Music
Convocations that may be scheduled. Roll will be taken.
2. Absences must be cleared or excused by your instrumental
applied professor.
3. Strings Area meetings are scheduled on a week to week
basis, and an announcement will be posted at the beginning
of each week on the Strings Area Bulletin Board (between
rooms #252 and #253).
C. Undergraduate string majors must attend a minimum of twelve
recitals each semester. Four performances in which the student
participates as a performer may be counted. It is the student's
responsibility to compile a portfolio of programs and submit it at
their juried performance examination or, if not performing a jury, to
their applied studio instructor the last day of classes (Friday prior
to the week of final exams). The following are examples of events
that will satisfy this requirement:
1. Any student recital, undergraduate or graduate, presented in
partial fulfillment as a degree requirement (i.e. Junior, Senior,
Master's or Doctoral recital).
2. Any student recital, as described above, in which a string
major participates as a performer.
3. Faculty recitals or guest artist recitals.
4. Formal performances of School of Music ensembles.
5. School of Music ensemble performances in which you
participate.
6. Performances other than School of Music events are
acceptable as long as they meet guidelines established by
your applied studio instructor.
10IV. Lessons
A. Credit Hours and Practice Expecta ti ons
1. All BM majors are entitled to receive a one-hour lesson per
week and should register for 4 credit hours. Freshmen and
sophomores will register for 200-level lessons. Junior and
senior students who have passed the upper-level exam will
register for lessons at the 400-level. Students registered for
4 credit hours are expected to practice a minimum of 4 hours
per day.
2. All BA and BME majors will receive one half-hour lesson per
week and should register for 2 credit hours. Freshmen and
sophomores will register for 200-level lessons. Junior and
senior students who have passed the upper-level exam will
register for lessons at the 400-level. Students registered for
2 credit hours are expected to practice a minimum of 2 hours
per day.
B. Attendance
1. During registration at the beginning of each semester, it is
the responsibility of each student to see the applied
instructor as soon as possible to sign up for a lesson time.
2. Except for health or emergency reasons, attendance will be
required at all lessons. It is the student's responsibility to
contact the private instructor prior to the lesson time in the
event of illness or emergencies. The student may also leave a
message on the instructor's voice mail. Failure to do so will
constitute an unexcused absence.
3. Students are responsible to be at their lessons promptly at
the time indicated. If the student is more than five minutes
late for a half hour lesson, or more than ten minutes late for
an hour lesson, the lesson will be cancelled.
4. An instructor has no obligation to make up a lesson for which
the student has an unexcused absence.
115. If a foreseeable conflict should arise, an alternate lesson time
could be arranged if the instructor is able to work it into
his/her schedule.
6. Two or more unexcused absences will constitute a failure for
the semester.
C. Evaluation
1. Each studio instructor will keep a lesson log detailing the
student's weekly preparation, progress and assignments.
2. Each lesson will be given a letter grade based upon the level
of weekly accomplishment.
D. Attendance at Master Classes
1. Attendance and/or participation is required of all students at
each master class.
E. Accompanists
1. It is the responsibility of each student taking lessons to make
arrangements with an accompanist to be available for
lessons, juries, master classes, competitions and recitals.
2. The student must clear the accompanist with the studio
instructor.
3. Students will be expected to arrange an appropriate amount
of independent rehearsal time with the accompanist.
4. Students will be expected to accept the financial
responsibilities associated with hiring an accompanist.
V. Extra-Curri cular Performance Policy
A. String majors on the BME, BA and BM degrees must receive
permission from the applied studio instructor prior to auditioning
for or accepting performing engagements for public appearances.
12This policy affects both on-campus and off-campus activities (paid
or unpaid) and includes the following:
1. On-campus ensembles other than the major ensemble or
chamber ensemble taken for credit.
2. Non-School of Music ensembles and organizations.
3. Performing situations involving extended or contracted
engagements.
B. The consent of the private instructor must be obtained before
entering UNC or off-campus competitions. The appropriate
literature and artistic preparedness must be determined in
consultation with the instructor.
VI. Ensemble Participation
A. Orchestra
1. All undergraduate string majors are required to enroll
and participate in the University Orchestra, MUS
267/467, or a major ensemble as assigned for every
semester in residence. (NOTE: A student is in
residence every semester that he/she carries a
minimum of 10 credit hours.) It is advised that
orchestral students enroll for one hour of credit each
semester.
B. Chamber Music
1. BM violin, viola and cello majors are required to
enroll and participate in chamber music, MUS 230/430
as music electives. Students are required to
successfully complete a minimum of four (4) semesters
of chamber music study. These are part of the
required electives in music. BA majors are encouraged
to complete two (2) semesters of chamber music
study.
132. All those enrolled in chamber music will receive a one-
hour lesson per week with the chamber music coach. In
addition, since the chamber music course is a "lab",
each group is required to rehearse a minimum of twice
per week for at least one hour each session. The
students are responsible for setting up rehearsal times
and finding space to rehearse. Coaching times are
arranged with the assigned faculty coach. Each group
is responsible for providing the faculty coach with a
group schedule of available lesson times. Course study
takes precedence over work schedules.
3. Each chamber group will perform, at the discretion of
the faculty coach, in a public setting at least once
during the course of study.
4. Final grades will be a composite of attendance and
preparation at rehearsals and coachings, as well as an
evaluation of the public performance.
VII. Upper Level Exams
A. Upper Level Examinations are required of all Bachelor of Music and
Bachelor of Music Education majors no earlier than the end of the
fourth semester in residence. The Upper Level Exam is not a
requirement for the Bachelor of Arts program. A degree recital
may not be presented until the student passes the upper level
examination.
1. Bachelor of Music students will present a 30-minute hearing
during semester juries to meet this requirement.
2. Bachelor of Music Education students will present a 20-
minute hearing during semester juries to meet this
requirement.
3. Bachelor of Arts students may present a 20-minute hearing
during semester juries at the discretion of the studio
instructor.
14B. Each student is responsible for preparing the following in
consultation with the major advisor/studio instructor:
1. Solo repertoire for BM majors will represent three style
periods. Solo repertoire for BME and BA majors will represent
at least two style periods. NOTE: traditi onal virtuoso
literature for the instrume nt should be performed
from memory; and chamber music (sonata literature)
should not.
2. An etude meeting the minimum technical requirements for
the chosen degree plan must be performed.
3. All scales and arpeggios (number of octaves to be
determined by the studio instructor) are required.
C. Each student will be graded on level of preparation and assessment
of progress.
D. An unsuccessful upper level examination requires that the student
be put on probation. The student must retake and pass the upper
level examination in the next semester or continuance in the chosen
degree program will be denied. When appropriate, a student will be
advised into the Bachelor of Arts degree program.
VIII. Juries
A. Each undergraduate string major will perform a juried examination
during the last week of classes each semester in which the student
is enrolled in Applied Music study on his/her major instrument. BM
juries are 15 minutes in length, and BME and BA juries are 10
minutes in length. Juries are required and are excusable only in the
case of an emergency or illness and at the discretion of the major
instructor. A jury is not required during that semester when a
degree recital has been successfully presented.
B. Jury information is posted on the string bulletin board at least two
weeks before the final week of classes. It is the responsibility of the
student to sign up for a juried examination and to acquire, complete
and turn in jury sheets by the announced deadline. In order to be
15allowed to perform a jury, students must accomplish the foregoing.
Being disallowed the performance of a jury results in a grade of "F"
for the jury.
C. Students are required to provide a high quality video cassette
(8mm or VHS at the discretion of the private instructor) to record
and preserve all juried performances unless instructed otherwise by
the major advisor.
D. The evaluating committee will consist of at least three members of
the string faculty in addition to the major advisor. In some cases,
the jury members will evaluate and grade the jury by watching the
video tape after the live performance. An average of the individual
juror's grades will constitute the jury grade.
E. The jury grade will constitute one-quarter of the final semester
grade.
F. Each student is responsible to acquire and rehearse with a piano
accompanist for each work which requires this collaboration. If a
student is not prepared to do this, he/she will not be allowed to
perform the jury and will receive a failing grade for the jury. Lack of
adequate preparation with the accompanist will negatively affect
the jury grade.
G. For all jury performances, there will be a dress code (see private
instructor for appropriate attire). Failure to dress appropriately
could affect the jury grade.
IX. Degree Recitals
A. In order to graduate, each BM string major will be required to
perform two recitals. In order to graduate, each BME string major
will be required to perform one recital. Students enrolled in the BA
degree program are not required to perform a recital but may do so
at the discretion of the studio instructor.
B. Generally, the following guidelines should be followed but may be
modified at the discretion of the studio instructor for individual
cases.
161. BM Majors: Junior half recital (20-25 minutes in length)
Senior full recital (40-50 minutes in length)
2. BME Majors: Senior half recital (20-25 minutes in length)
C. Performance Venues
1. All undergraduate degree recitals will take place at 4:40 pm,
Thursdays. Frasier Hall, Rm #249 is reserved as a
performance venue for the students. (*String majors enrolled
in the Honors Program may use Milne Auditorium in Kepner
Hall as a recital venue. Dr. Fittz, Honors Coordinator, will
assist the student in making the necessary arrangements.)
D. Degree Recital Hearings
1. A minimum of four weeks prior to a degree recital date, all
majors must perform a recital hearing before the string
faculty. Recital hearings are scheduled between 12:00 noon
and 1:50 pm in room #249. Hearings are 20 or 30 minutes in
length depending upon the degree program. The quality of
preparation and level of performance, evaluated by the string
faculty, will determine whether the student has achieved the
appropriate performance standards. This hearing must be
passed before the student is granted permission to perform
the recital. The studio instructor is a non-voti ng member of
the jury.
2. A video cassette or 8mm tape (at the discretion of the
instructor) must be brought to the recital hearing.
3. Each jury member will present a written comment sheet to
the performer.
4. The recital program must be prepared on disk and on hard
copy, which is to be presented to the string faculty at the
hearing.
17E. Degree Recital Proce dures and Requirements
1. Recital dates are scheduled on a first come-first served basis.
It is suggested that students performing a half recital
combine with another string major (also a half recital) to
present a full combined recital.
a. Determine a hearing and recital date in consultation
with the private instructor. Check the School of Music
calendar in the music office for possible conflicts with
other scheduled performances. Check with your
family/friends regarding their availability on specific
dates. It is necessary to obtain your instructor's
approval of hearing and recital dates.
b. Contact the string faculty recitals and hearings
coordinator (Professor James Vaughn) to reserve both
your hearing and recital date and time.
c. After successful completion of the recital hearing,
students must obtain and complete a requisition form
for the date, time and location of the recital (form
available in music office room #108). This form is to be
approved and signed by the student's instructor and
returned to the School of Music office. Only at that
time will the recital be scheduled on the School of
Music calendar.
d. The recital program must be submitted to the Arts
Information Office at least three weeks prior to the
date of the recital. The program must be typed and
submitted on computer disk with printed hard copy.
e. At least three weeks prior to the recital the Work-Crew
supervisor will need to be contacted to arrange for
stage management (stage changes).
f. Appropriate dress code will be adhered to for recital
performances.
182. Each degree recital will be graded by a jury of three members
of the string faculty. On occasion, a jury member may
evaluate and grade the recital by observing the video tape.
The recital must be passed with a grade of "A" or "B". Any
grade lower than a "B" will constitute a failure, and the recital
will have to be presented again.
3. The Strings Area faculty retains the option of requiring that
any recital be performed as a closed recital before a jury of
faculty members only.
4. It is a School of Music requirement that all degree recitals be
audio and/or video taped. The student is responsible for the
arrangements in the production of the recording and must
deliver a quality copy to his/her instructor within a week
after the recital performance.
X. Scholarship Re newal Poli cy
A. String talent scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the
string faculty.
1. String talent scholarships are awarded based on the quality of
the student's admissions audition and on the
recommendation of the studio instructor with the approval of
the Strings Area Chair, the Director of the School of Music
and the Dean of the College of Performing and Visual Arts.
2. Talent scholarship awards are intended to help the deserving
student to pursue serious study in preparation for a
productive career in the musical arts.
B. Talent scholarships may be rescinded at the discretion of the string
faculty, and/or the Director of the School of Music.
1. By policy of the School of Music, students receiving talent
awards must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
in order to retain their scholarships. The student whose GPA
falls below that level will be placed on scholarship probation
for one semester. If the student restores the GPA to a level
19above 3.0 the probation is terminated. If the student fails to
recover the GPA to the appropriate level, the talent
scholarship will be terminated at the end of the probationary
semester. The studio instructor has the option of applying for
an additional semester of probation if such action is deemed
appropriate.
2. By policy of the Strings Area, students who do not
demonstrate consistent, appropriate effort and
commensurate progress in their studio work may be placed
on scholarship probation for a semester at the discretion of
the studio instructor. If the student demonstrates an
appropriate capacity for self-application and accomplishment,
the probation will be terminated. If not, the talent scholarship
may by rescinded at the end of the probationary semester.
When, at the discretion of the studio instructor, a student
merits probationary status, the instructor will counsel the
student and will produce a written document containing
those aspects of the student's practice and performance
which must be improved. A copy of this document will be
retained in the student's file.
XI. Bachelor of Music Degree
A. Entrance Audition for the BM Degree
1. A prospective freshman, transfer student from another
program, or students wishing to enter into the BM program
must perform an acceptance audition in his/her major area of
performance before a UNC string faculty committee.
Students must be approved by the faculty before enrolling in
the BM program.
2. A prospective transfer student, at the time of the
acceptance audition, will be given a verbal description of the
performance skills, and the estimated number of semesters
needed for successful completion of the program.
203. The audition will consist of scales and arpeggios, prepared
etudes, solo literature, sight reading, and demonstration of
ability to vocally match pitches.
B. Weekly Lessons
1. BM majors will receive one hour lesson per week and should
register for four credit hours of Applied Music (200- or 400-
level, dependent on status with regard to the upper level
examination) each semester in residence.
2. Each student is responsible to contact the applied instructor
and arrange a lesson time during the first week of the
semester. (See IV)
C. Attendance Policies
1. The student should be punctual.
2. The instructor has no obligation to make up missed lessons
due to the failure of the student to arrange a lesson time
during the first week of the semester.
3. The instructor has no obligation to make up a lesson for
which the student has an unexcused absence.
4. Two or more unexcused absences from lessons will constitute
a failure for the semester grade.
5. Attendance at weekly studio classes is mandatory, and
absences may affect the student's semester grade in applied
lessons.
D. Practi ce
1. A student in the BM program is expected to practice four
hours per day.
2. It is highly encouraged that proper and ample physical warm-
up and stretching exercises be systematically utilized.
21E. Upper Level Examination
1. Each BM major will perform a thirty minute Upper Level Exam
during the scheduled jury times. Until this examination is
successfully completed, a student may not register for upper
division credit (400-level).
2. For the Upper Level Examination, BM majors will successfully
demonstrate proficiency in performance of the following:
a. Violin: All major and minor scales and arpeggios in three
octaves.
Viola: All major and minor scales and arpeggios in three
octaves.
Cello: All major and minor scales and arpeggios in four
octaves.
DBass: All major and minor scales and arpeggios in
three octaves.
Guitar: Major and minor scales on E,F,F#,G,Ab,A,Bb,and
B in three octaves. All other scales in two octaves.]
b. Sight reading
c. Etudes of appropriate technical demand
d. Literature representing at least three style periods.
NOTE: traditional virtuoso lite rature for the
instrument should be perf ormed from memory;
and chamber music (sonata literature) should
not.
3. If the upper exam is failed once, the student is placed on
probationary status. If the exam is failed twice, the status of
the student will be re-evaluated by the string faculty.
Dismissal from the program may result.
F. Probati onary Status
1. Some students applying for entrance into the School of Music
may not have the background to proceed directly into the BM
22degree. Such a student may be accepted on a probationary
status.
2. Any student accepted into the BM program on probationary
status has a maximum of three semesters to successfully
establish his/her good standing. (See #4 below)
3. A student who is in the BM program who does not
demonstrate a good work ethic and/or does not demonstrate
consistent progress can be put on probationary status.
4. When placed on probation, the student will meet with the
string faculty to discuss all issues pertaining to the student's
situation. All stipulations and requirements needed for the
student to return to good standing will be presented to the
student in writing. If, during the following semester, these
specific improvements are not made, the student can be
invited to leave the program.
G. Grading Policies
1. All lessons and studio class participation will receive a grade.
Juries will also receive a grade. The composite lesson/studio
class grade will constitute 75% of the grade for the course.
The composite jury grade will constitute the remaining 25%
of the grade for the course. (See H. Juries below.)
2. When a degree recital is performed, the student will receive a
grade for the recital, and the jury for that semester will be
waived. In such a case, the composite lesson/studio class
grade will constitute two-thirds of the grade for the course,
while the composite recital grade will constitute the
remaining one-third. There are three possible grades for
recitals: A, B, and F. (The studio instructor does not grade
the recital performance.)
3. Two or more unexcused lesson absences will result in a failure
of the course for that semester.
H. Juries
231. At the end of each semester, a 15-minute jury will be
performed. Each student must sign up for a jury time by the
posted deadline. If the deadline is missed, the student will
not be allowed to perform a jury. The jury grade will be an F.
2. Jury sheets must be filled out and turned in by the posted
deadline. If this is not done, the faculty will not provide
written jury comments, and the composite jury grade may be
lowered.
3. During a semester in which a degree recital is performed, the
jury requirement is waived.
4. Performers will adhere to a proper dress code. (Individual
studio professors will stipulate what the proper performance
attire is.)
5. It is the performer's responsibility to bring a video cassette
or 8mm tape (at the discretion of the instructor) to each jury
for archival purposes. Failure to do so may result in a
lowered jury grade.
6. Accompanists are required for juries which include music
scored for solo instrument and keyboard. Failure to have an
accompanist will result in a failure for the jury grade.
7. An unexcused absence will result in a failure for the jury
grade.
I. Degree Recitals
1. It is a School of Music requirement that all degree recitals be
audio or video (with sound track) taped, using a quality
process which will produce a tape that is indicative of the
quality of the performance. The student who is performing
the recital is responsible to arrange for the production of this
recording and must present an excellent quality copy to the
studio instructor within a week of the recital date.
242. BM majors will perform one junior recital and one senior
recital. The junior recital should be twenty to twenty-five
minutes in duration (half recital), preferably a full recital
program shared with another string major. Junior recitals may
be full length at the discretion of the instructor. The senior
recital should be forty to fifty minutes in duration (full
recital). Traditional standards of memorized music
performance should be observed (virtuoso literature for the
instrument should be performed from memory and chamber
music should not.)
3. A minimum of four weeks prior to the recital date, all majors
must perform a recital hearing before the string faculty. A
recital hearing must be passed before the student may
perform the recital. In a recital hearing, the major professor
is a non-voting member of the hearing jury.
4. For information regarding signing up for a recital date,
please refer to IX. E.
5. The recital grade will constitute one third of the semester
grade. The recital must be passed with a grade of A or B. Any
grade lower than a B will constitute a failure, and another
recital may be scheduled at the discretion of the string
faculty.
6. The string faculty retains the option of requiring that any
recital be performed as a closed recital before a jury of faculty
members only.
7. The Strings Area dress code will be observed by all recital
performers. Individual studio professors will stipulate what
the proper performance attire is.
J. MUS 100
1. Undergraduate students will enroll in MUS 100 each semester
in residence.
252. Each student is required to attend all Thursday 4:40 pm
departmental meetings and recitals.
3. Each student must attend a minimum of twelve (12) recitals,
concerts and/or musical productions each semester. For
further information, refer to Se ction #III.
4. It is required that programs for all recitals, including those in
which the student performed, be turned in with the MUS 100
form at the time the student performs the semester jury. If
the student does not perform a jury during a degree recital
semester, the programs should be turned in to the studio
professor at the end of the semester. Failure to do so will
result in a failure (U) for the course grade.
5. Attendance is required for any UNC School of Music
Convocation scheduled on Wednesdays at 4:40 pm.
6. The MUS 100 grade (S or U) is determined by attendance at
departmental meetings/recitals (Thursday at 4:40 pm) and
the twelve attended recitals, concerts and/or productions.
7. Eight satisfactory grades are needed for MUS 100 in order to
meet BM and BA degree graduation requirements. Seven
satisfactory grades are needed for MUS 100 in order to meet
BME degree graduation requirements.
K. Chamber Music
1. BM students are required to sign up for and participate in at
least four semesters of chamber music.
L. Orchestra/Major Ensemble
1. BM violin, viola, and cello students are required to
successfully complete a minimum of eight semesters in
orchestra. Students are required to enroll and participate in
orchestra each semester in residence. Harp, bass, and guitar
students will be assigned accordingly.
262. Students are responsible for compliance with the orchestra
policies stipulated in the Orchestra Policy Handbook.
M. Scholarship Re newal
1. If the proper work ethic and appropriate progress in the
development of any student is found to be lacking, the string
faculty reserves the right to reduce or eliminate his/her
talent scholarship.
2. Scholarship recipients must retain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
N. Extra Performance Commitments
1. BM students are not to accept engagements for public
appearances within or outside the UNC School of Music
without first securing approval from the major professor.
2. The performance commitments of UNC ensembles have
priority over any other engagements.
XII. Bachelor of Music Educati on Degree
A. Entrance Audition for the BME Degree
1. A prospective freshman, transfer student from another
program, or student wishing to enter into the BME program,
must perform an acceptance audition in his/her major area of
performance before a UNC string faculty committee.
Students must be approved by the faculty before enrolling in
the BME program.
2. At the time of the acceptance audition, a transfer student
will be given a verbal description of the performance skills
and the estimated number of semesters needed for
successful completion of the program.
3. The audition will consist of prepared scales and arpeggios,
etudes, solo literature, sight reading, and demonstration of
ability to vocally match pitches.
27B. Weekly Lessons
1. All BME majors will receive one half hour lesson per week and
should register for two credit hours of Applied Music (200- or
400-level, dependent on status with regard to the upper level
examination) each semester in residence. (NOTE: One hour
lessons for four credit hours may be available to the
student at the discre tion of the ins tructor.)
2. Each student is responsible to contact the applied instructor
and arrange a lesson time during the first week of the
semester. (See IV)
C. Attendance Policies
1. The student must be punctual.
2. The instructor has no obligation to make up a missed lesson
due to the failure of the student to arrange a lesson time
during the first week of the semester.
3. The instructor has no obligation to make up a lesson for
which the student has an unexcused absence.
4. Two or more unexcused absences from lessons will constitute
a failure for the semester grade.
5. Attendance at weekly studio classes is mandatory and
absences may affect the student's semester grade in applied
lessons.
D. Practi ce
1. A student in the BME program is expected to practice a
minimum of two hours per day.
2. It is highly encouraged that proper and ample physical warm-
up and stretching exercises be systematically utilized.
28E. Upper Level Examination
1. Each BME major will perform a twenty minute Upper Level
Exam during the scheduled jury times. Until this examination
is successfully completed, a student may not register for
upper division credit (400-level).
2. For the Upper Level Examination, BME majors will successfully
demonstrate proficiency in performance of the following:
a. Violin: All major and minor scales and arpeggios in three
octaves.
Viola: All major and minor scales and arpeggios in three
octaves.
Cello: All major and minor scales and arpeggios in four
octaves.
DBass: All major and minor scales and arpeggios in two
octaves.
Guitar: Major and minor scales on E,F,F#,G,Ab,A,Bb,and
B in three octaves. All other scales in two octaves.
b. Sight reading
c. Etudes of appropriate technical demand
d. Literature representing at least two style periods.
NOTE: traditional virtuoso literature for the instrument
should be performed from memory and chamber music
(sonata literature) should not.
3. If the proficiency exam is not completed successfully, the
student is placed on probationary status. If the exam is failed
twice, the status of the student will be re-evaluated by the
String Faculty. Dismissal from the program may result.
F. Probati onary Status
1. Some students applying for entrance into the School of Music
may not have the background to proceed directly into the
29BME degree. Such a student may be accepted on a
probationary basis.
2. Any student accepted into the BME program on probationary
status has a maximum of three semesters to successfully
establish his/her good standing. (See #4 below)
3. A student who is in the BME program who does not
demonstrate a good work ethic and/or does not demonstrate
consistent progress can be put on probationary status.
4. When put on probation, the student will meet with the string
faculty to discuss all issues pertaining to the student's
situation. All stipulations and requirements needed for the
student to return to good standing will be presented to the
student in writing. If, during the following semester, these
specific improvements are not made, the student may be
invited to leave the program.
G. Grading Policies
1. All lessons and studio class participation will receive a grade.
Juries will also receive a grade. The composite lesson/studio
class grade will constitute 75% of the grade for the course.
The composite jury grade will constitute the remaining 25%
of the grade for the course. (See H. Juries below.)
2. When a degree recital is performed, the student will receive a
grade for the recital, and the jury for that semester will be
waived. In such a case, the composite lesson/studio class
grade will constitute two-thirds of the grade for the course,
while the composite recital grade will constitute the
remaining one-third. There are three possible grades for
recitals: A, B, and F. (The studio instructor does not grade
the recital performance.)
3. Two or more unexcused lesson absences will result in a failure
of the course for that semester.
H. Juries
301. At the end of each semester, a 10 minute jury will be
performed. Each student must sign up for a jury time by the
posted deadline. If the deadline is missed, the student will
not be allowed to perform a jury. The jury grade will be an F.
2. Jury sheets must be filled out and turned in by the posted
deadline. If this is not done, the faculty will not provide
written jury comments, and the composite jury grade may be
lowered.
3. During a semester in which a degree recital is performed, the
jury requirement is waived.
4. Performers will adhere to a proper dress code. (Individual
studio professors will stipulate what the proper performance
attire is.)
5. It is the performer's responsibility to bring a video cassette
or 8mm tape (at the discretion of the instructor) to each jury
for archival purposes. Failure to do so may result in a
lowered jury grade.
6. Accompanists are required for juries which include music
scored for solo instrument and keyboard. Failure to have an
accompanist will result in a failure for the jury grade.
7. An unexcused absence will result in a failure for the jury
grade.
I. Degree Recitals
1. It is a School of Music requirement that all degree recitals be
audio or video (with sound track) taped, using a quality
process which will produce a tape that is indicative of the
quality of the performance. The student who is performing
the recital is responsible to arrange for the production of this
recording and must present an excellent quality copy to the
studio instructor within a week of the recital date.
312. BME majors will perform one senior recital. The senior recital
should be twenty to thirty minutes in duration. Traditional
standards of memorized music performance should be
observed (virtuoso literature for the instrument should be
performed from memory and chamber music should not.)
(NOTE: A full length recital (forty to fifty minutes)
may be performed at the discre tion of the
instructor.)
3. A minimum of four weeks prior to the recital date, all
majors must perform a recital hearing before the string
faculty. A recital hearing must be passed before the student
may perform the recital. In a recital hearing, the major
professor is a non-voti ng member of the hearing jury.
4. For information regarding signing up for a recital date,
please refer to IX. E.
5. The recital grade will constitute one third of the semester
grade. The recital must be passed with a grade of A or B. Any
grade lower than a B will constitute a failure and another
recital may be scheduled at the discretion of the string
faculty.
6. The string faculty retains the option of requiring that any
recital be performed as a closed recital before a jury of faculty
members only.
7. The Strings Area dress code will be observed by all recital
performers. Individual studio professors will stipulate what
the appropriate attire is.
J. MUS 100
1. Undergraduate students will enroll in MUS 100 each semester
in residence.
2. Each student is required to attend all Thursday 4:40 pm
departmental meetings and recitals.
323. Each student must attend a minimum of twelve (12) recitals,
concerts and/or musical productions each semester. For
further information, refer to III.
4. It is required that programs for all recitals, including those in
which the student performed, be turned in with the MUS 100
form at the time the student performs the semester jury. If
the student does not perform a jury during a degree recital
semester, the programs should be turned in to the studio
professor at the end of the semester. Failure to do so will
result in a failure (U) for the course grade.
5. Attendance is required for any UNC School of Music
Convocation scheduled on Wednesdays at 4:40 pm.
6. The Mus 100 grade (S or U) is determined by attendance at
departmental meetings/recitals (Thursday at 4:40 pm) and
the twelve attended recitals, concerts and/or productions.
7. Seven satisfactory grades are needed for MUS 100 in order
to meet graduation requirements.
L. Orchestra/Major Ensemble
1. BME students are required to successfully complete a
minimum of seven semesters in orchestra. Students
are required to enroll and participate in orchestra each
semester in residence.
2. Students are responsible for compliance with the orchestra
policies stipulated in the Orchestra Policy Handbook.
M. Scholarship Re newal
1. If the proper work ethic and appropriate progress in the
development of any student is found to be lacking, the string
faculty reserves the right to reduce or eliminate his/her
talent scholarship.
2. Scholarship recipients must retain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
33N. Extra Performance Commitments
1. BME students are not to accept engagements for public
appearances both within or outside the UNC School of Music
without first securing approval from the major professor.
2. The performance commitments of UNC ensembles that are
being taken for credit have priority over any other
engagements.
O. BME Course Considerations
1. Admission requirements to the PTE Program.
ENG 122 Elementary composition (grade of B or better)
SPCO 100/103 Public Speaking (grade of B or better)(or speech
proficiency)
EDFE 270 Successful Completion
MUS 210 Successful Completion and Satisfactory Faculty
Review
MUS 101, 102, 201 Complete all classes with grade no lower than C and
have an overall 2.5 GPA
Must pass Piano Proficiency Examination
Must enroll in, and satisfactorily complete, the following courses each
semester: individual performance (lessons), a major musical organization, and
MUS 100.
2. Music Course Requi rements
(0) MUS 100 Rec, Concerts, and Prod (each semester)
(4) MUS 101 Sight Sing and Theory I (F/S)
(4) MUS 102 Sight Sing and Theory II (F/S)
(1) MUS 330 String Techniques (Fall)
(3) MUS 201 Adv. Sight Sing and Theory I (F/S)
(3) MUS 202 Adv. Sight Sing and Theory II (F/S)
(3) MUS 243 History of Music I (GE Category 4a) (Fall)
(3) MUS 244 History of Music II (GE Category 4a) (Spring)
(1) MUS 319 Inst Tech and Conducting (Fall)
(2) MUS 320 Wind Lit, Ped, and Conducting
(Spring)
34(2) MUS 331 Strg Ped and Lit For Elem/Sec
(Spring)
(1) MUS 360 Voice Class (F/S)
(1) MUS 361 Clarinet and Sax Class (F/S)
(1) MUS 362 Double Reed and Flute Class (Fall)
(2) MUS 364 Brass and Percussion Class (Fall)
(2) Select two credits from the following:
(Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion majors –Fall)
(1) MUS 292 Marching Band
(1) MUS 492 Marching Band
(14) Individual Performance (14 credits minimum)
(7) Major Musical Organization (7 credits minimum)
Piano Proficiency Examination (Audition for Piano Faculty)
3. PTE Course Requirements
(3) SPCO 100/103 Public Speaking
(2) EDFE 270 Field Experience
(2) EPSY 346 Learn Develop for Teachers
(4) EDF 366 Conceptions of Schooling
(2) EDSE 410 Exceptional Child
(1) EDRD 425 RDNG/Writng Art/Mus/PE
Clinical (Dep. Requirements)
Methods (Dep. Requirements)
(12) EDFE 444 Supervised Teaching
(1) MUS 450 Sem in Student Teach for Mus Ed
4. Music PTE Course Requirements
(1) MUS 210 Intro to Music Education (F/S)
(2) MUS 310 Teach Gen Mus in Elem Sch (Fall)
(2) MUS 311 Teach Gen Mus in Sec Sch (Spring)
(2) MUS 312 Teach Inst Mus in Elem Sch (Fall)
(2) MUS 317 Teach Inst Mus in Sec Sch (Spring)
(1) MUS 325 Chor Meth and Lit for Elem/Sec (Spring)
(1) MUS 356 Marching Band Techniques (Fall)
(2) MUS 414 Contemp. Issues in Mus Ed. (Spring)
XIII. Bachelor of Arts Degree
A. Entrance Audition for the BA Degree
1. A prospective freshman, transfer student, or student wishing
to enter into the BA program from another program, must
35perform an acceptance audition in his/her major area of
performance before a UNC String Faculty committee.
Students must be approved by the faculty before enrolling in
the BA program.
2. At the time of the acceptance audition, a prospective
transfer student will be given a verbal description of the
performance skills and the estimated number of semesters
needed for successful completion of the program.
3. The audition will consist of prepared scales and arpeggios,
etudes, solo literature, sight reading, and demonstration of
ability to vocally match pitches.
B. Weekly Lessons
1. All BA majors will receive one half hour lesson per week and
should register for two credit hours of Applied Music (200- or
400-level, dependent on status with regard to the upper level
examination) each semester in residence. (NOTE: A one
hour lesson for four hours of credit may be taken at
the discre tion of the instructor.)
2. Each student is responsible to contact the applied instructor
and arrange a lesson time during the first week of the
semester. (See IV)
C. Attendance Policies
1. The student must be punctual.
2. The instructor has no obligation to make up a missed lesson
due to the failure of the student to arrange a lesson time
during the first week of the semester.
3. The instructor has no obligation to make up a lesson for
which the student has an unexcused absence.
4. Two or more unexcused absences from lessons will constitute
a failure for the semester grade.
365. Attendance at weekly studio classes is mandatory, and
absences may affect the student's semester grade in applied
lessons.
D. Practi ce
1. A student in the BA program is expected to practice a
minimum of two hours per day.
2. It is highly encouraged that proper and ample physical warm-
up and stretching exercises be systematically utilized.
E. Upper Level Examination
1. Each BA major may perform a twenty minute Upper Level
Exam during the scheduled jury times. Until this examination
is successfully completed, a student may not register for
upper division credit (400-level).
2. For the Upper Level Examination, BA majors will successfully
demonstrate proficiency in performance of the following:
a. Violin: All major and minor scales and arpeggios in three
octaves.
Viola: All major and minor scales and arpeggios in three
octaves.
Cello: All major and minor scales and arpeggios in four
octaves.
DBass: All major and minor scales and arpeggios in
two octaves.
Guitar: Major and minor scales on
E,F,F#,G,Ab,A,Bb,and B in three octaves. All other
scales in two octaves.
b. Sight reading
c. Etudes of appropriate technical demand
d. Literature representing at least two style periods.
NOTE: traditional virtuoso literature for the instrument
37should be performed from memory and chamber music
(sonata literature) should not.
F. Probati onary Status
1. Some students applying for entrance into the School of Music
may not have the background to proceed directly into the BA
degree. Such a student may be accepted on a probationary
basis.
2. Any student accepted into the BA program on probationary
status has a maximum of three semesters to successfully
establish his/her good standing.
3. A student who is in the BA program who does not
demonstrate a good work ethic and/or does not demonstrate
consistent progress can be put on probationary status.
4. When on probation, the student will meet with the string
faculty to discuss all issues pertaining to the student's
situation. All stipulations and requirements needed for the
student to return to good standing will be presented to the
student in writing. If, during the following semester, these
specific improvements are not made, the student will be
invited to leave the program.
G. Grading Policies
1. All lessons and studio class participation will receive a grade.
Juries will also receive a grade. The composite lesson/studio
class grade will constitute 75% of the grade for the course.
The composite jury grade will constitute the remaining 25%
of the grade for the course. (See H. Juries below.)
2. When a degree recital is performed, the student will receive a
grade for the recital, and the jury for that semester will be
waived. In such a case, the composite lesson/studio class
grade will constitute two-thirds of the grade for the course,
while the composite recital grade will constitute the
remaining one-third. There are three grades for recitals: A, B,
38and F. (The studio instructor does not grade the recital
performance.)
3. Two or more unexcused lesson absences will result in a failure
of the course for that semester.
H. Juries
1. At the end of each semester, a 10 minute jury will be
performed. Each student must sign up for a jury time by the
posted deadline. If the deadline is missed, the student will
not be allowed to perform a jury. The jury grade will be an F.
2. Jury sheets must be filled out and turned in by the posted
deadline. If this is not done, the faculty will not provide
written jury comments, and the composite jury grade may be
lowered.
3. During a semester in which a degree recital may be
performed at the discretion of the studio professor, the jury
requirement is waived.
4. Performers will adhere to a proper dress code. (Individual
studio professors will stipulate what the proper performance
attire is.)
5. It is the performer's responsibility to bring a video cassette
or 8mm tape (at the discretion of the instructor) to each jury
for archival purposes. Failure to do so may result in a lowered
jury grade.
6. Accompanists are required for juries which include music
scored for solo instrument and keyboard. Failure to have an
accompanist will result in a failure for the jury grade.
7. An unexcused absence will result in a failure for the jury
grade.
I. Degree Recitals
1. In the BA program, a degree recital is not mandatory. A
recital may be given at the discretion of the instructor.
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