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Student Handbook 2022-2023 UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 1
WELCOME! The School of Music at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is committed to improving the quality of life of its student body through education and the desire for all students to succeed through the practice of high ethical standards. The UTRGV School of Music is comprised of highly motivated, talented and caring students as well as dedicated and outstanding faculty. We provide a nurturing environment with very high standards and consider the School of Music a place where dedicated musicians collaborate, thrive, and grow. Our programs and curricula are designed to help prepare students for a professional career in music. It is our hope that you will take full advantage of the educational and musical opportunities that we have to offer. As you embark upon the first steps of your musical career, our faculty and staff are ready to serve your educational needs. We are very pleased that you have chosen the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music as the place to further your musical education and we wish you every success in the coming years. Sincerely, Kurt Martínez Director of the School of Music Professor of Guitar UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 2
INTRODUCTION 6 MISSION STATEMENT 6 SCHOOL OF MUSIC ADMISSIONS 6 Theory/Piano Entrance Exam 7 ADVISEMENT 7 Academic Advisement & Mentoring Center (AAMC) utrgv.edu/advising 7 School of Music Advising Coordinator 7 Advisement Holds 8 MUSIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES 8 Facilities Usage 8 Calendar Requests: UTRGV Library Auditorium 10 MUSIC ENSEMBLES 10 CHAMBER MUSIC 11 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 11 Grading Policy 12 Testing Policy 12 Excused Absences 12 Cell Phone Policy 12 SCHOOL OF MUSIC POLICIES 13 Applied Lesson Grading 13 Failure to enroll in Applied Study 14 Ensemble participation 14 Juries 14 Performing 15 UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 3
with Collaborative Pianists 15 Recital Lab Performance and Concert Attendance 18 Purchasing of Music/Scores/Études/Technique books 21 Textbooks and Course Materials 22 ACCEPTABLE USE OF UTRGV PROPERTY 22 Instrument/Equipment Check-out 22 ACADEMIC COURSEWORK 23 RECITAL AND 25 CONCERT INFORMATION 25 Junior/ 25 Senior Recital Requirements 25 Sophomore Recital - Requirements for BM in Music Education 25 Recital Hearing 26 Junior Recital - Requirements 26 for the BM in Applied Music 26 Senior Recital - Requirements 27 for the BM in Music Education 27 All-level Coordinator 28 College of Education Admission Requirements 29 School of Music Student Teaching Policy 30 Procedures for Application Submission and Deadlines 30 FERPA Consent 31 Interview of Applicants 31 UNIVERSITY POLICIES 31 Mandatory Course Evaluation Period 31 Attendance 31 Scholastic 32 UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 4
Integrity 32 Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Violence 32 Academic Misconduct 33 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR MUSICIANS 33 Performance Injuries 33 What Instrumentalists Should Do 34 What Singers Should Do 35 What All Musicians Should Do 36 Noise-Induced Hearing Loss 37 Noise-Induced Healing Loss (NIHL) 37 RESOURCES 39 Information and Research Hearing - Health Project Partners 39 General Information on Acoustics 39 SCHOLARSHIPS 40 SCHOOL OF MUSIC DEGREE PLANS 40 SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY AND STAFF 42 Faculty listing by Area 43 Faculty listing by Area 44 UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 5
INTRODUCTION The Music Student Handbook is designed to provide information concerning your musical studies at the UTRGV School of Music. It contains information about departmental policies and procedures, p ro g r a m s , f a c i l i t i e s , services, curricula, and degree plans. The Music Student Handbook is c o n s i d e r e d o f fi c i a l School of Music policy and is current as of January 2018. Please realize that there may be changes in policies, procedures, curricula, and degree plans that occur periodically. These policy changes will be updated in the handbook at appropriate times based upon the implementation of such new policies and procedures. For more information about the University policies and procedures, please read the Undergraduate Catalog and Graduate Catalog. Please consider the Music Student Handbook as a resource and tool to aid you in the successful completion of your musical education. As such, it is incumbent upon each student to be familiar with and to refer to the handbook periodically to ensure that all requirements and policies are being followed. MISSION STATEMENT The UTRGV School of Music prepares students to succeed as teachers, performers, and scholars by studying diverse musical styles, genres, and traditions; conducting research; and collaborating with each other as well as with local, national, and global communities. Through extensive community engagement, service learning, and exceptional performance opportunities, we expand the understanding of music and enrich the cultural life in our local communities and beyond. SCHOOL OF MUSIC ADMISSIONS Performance Audition In addition to being admitted to the University, all potential music majors (including transfer students) must schedule and perform an entrance audition to be considered for admission to the School of Music. Audition dates, as well as audition material, will be posted on the UTRGV School of Music website. However; if a student misses the scheduled auditions they should contact the UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 6
applied music professor in their
instrumental/vocal area to schedule an
audition. Acceptance to the university
does not guarantee acceptance into the
School of Music.
Theory/Piano Entrance Exam
All new music majors and music minors
are required to take an entrance exam in
music theory/piano. The exam will be given the week before classes begin in the Fall semester, the
Theory coordinator will contact all incoming students with the specific time and date of the exam.
The exam allows the department to place you in the proper theory course for your first year at
UTRGV. The specifics of the exam, as well as some study recommendations, can be found at the
department’s website.
ADVISEMENT
Every music major has a music faculty advisor who is the student’s applied teacher. It is incumbent
upon the student to keep the faculty advisor informed of all plans relative to coursework taken each
semester. The faculty advisor will meet with the student each semester to pre-register for courses to
be taken the next semester.
If you are a Freshman or Sophomore:
1. Visit the UTRGV Academic Advising Center.
2. Meet with your Applied teacher for music advisement.
If you are a Junior or Senior:
1. Contact your applied instructor for advisement.
Academic Advisement & Mentoring Center (AAMC) utrgv.edu/advising
One West University Blvd.
Main, Rm 1.400
Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: 956-882-7362
1201 West University Dr.
Southwick Hall, Rm 101 A
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: 956-665-7120
Email: academicadvising@utrgv.edu
School of Music Advising Coordinator
Dr. Jason Mitchell
Offices: EPAC B 1.122 - Edinburg / 120B Eidman Hall - Brownsville
E-mail: jason.mitchell@utrgv.edu
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Advisement Holds An advisement hold is released after a student has been advised by a professional staff advisor or a faculty advisor. Mandatory Advisement usually begins two weeks before registration in the Fall and Spring Semesters. Departmental advisement is available on school days during the Fall and Spring semesters. Please plan ahead and schedule advisement during the Mandatory Advisement periods; advisement may not be available during Winter Break and Summer sessions. Rotation of Courses: For information on courses not offered every semester, students should follow the guidance of their applied instructor, ensemble director, or other appropriate faculty member. MUSIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES The UTRGV School of Music is housed within the Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus, at Eidman Hall, and at the TSC Arts Center on the Brownsville campus. The Music Buildings on both campuses contain offices, studios, classrooms, storage areas, practice rooms, rehearsal halls, electronic keyboard lab, and computer music lab. Facilities Usage Music facilities are available for student use whenever the buildings are scheduled open. The music facilities are to be used only for university-sponsored events or ensembles. The Music Building days and hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Thursday: 7:00 am to 11:30 pm Friday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday and Sunday: 7am-11:30pm *Please note: Music facilities are not available during holidays when the campus is closed.* UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 8
Practice/Rehearsal Facilities
Many areas within the Music Building are
designated as practice/rehearsal areas
and may be utilized by students. Certain
practice areas are restricted for use by
permission only. To gain permission to
utilize a restricted practice facility, the
student must fill out a facility use form
which is available at the School of Music
Office. A faculty member must sign the
form to enable the student
to use the facility. Also, the student must
have a copy of the signed form with them
when using the facility.
*Please note: Music facilities are not available
during holidays when the campus is closed.*
*Classrooms: Permission required
*Please note: Use of any of these facilities requires that a
faculty member be present and the student must reset the
room to its original condition at the conclusion of the rehearsal.
Lockers
A limited number of instrument lockers are available for student use. Lockers are checked out to
students on a “first-come, first served” basis. Lockers will be issued to students and assigned
according to the type and size of instrument they play. Students who check out a locker must
provide their own lock, and provide the department with either the combination to the lock or a
spare key.
• Students may only use a locker specifically assigned to that student.
• Assignment of a locker size is solely the purview of the School of Music.
• No stickers or writing on any surface of the lockers, inside or out.
• Only locks assigned by the department are permitted.
• Students may not share the locker combination with anyone.
• Students must remove all contents of lockers and return locks to the department
before the end of the final exam week in May.
• Lockers are available approximately around June 1 for summer use but must be
cleared and locks returned before the end of Summer Session II to be reissued
for fall semester.
• A lock that is lost, damaged, or stolen will be replaced at the student’s expense
of $8.00.
• UTRGV’s Handbook of Operating Procedures 5.5.2 states “Student Code of
Conduct” regarding University Policies will apply to all student issued lockers
and locks.
• Failure to comply with these policies will result in loss of privileges and
potential disciplinary action by the School of Music at UTRGV. Calendar Requests
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Faculty may request calendar dates for concerts, recitals,
workshops, clinics, guest recitals, and other events that
relate to the School of Music. Any event that impacts the
School of Music must be submitted and approved by the
School of Music director before event can be officially
scheduled. Student junior/senior recitals must be
booked by a faculty member, not by students, and date
must be approved by the student’s applied instructor
and piano accompanist, if needed, before the date is
officially approved.
Calendar Requests: UTRGV Library Auditorium
The School of Music is responsible for all bookings
within the Library Auditorium. To schedule an event,
faculty must submit a calendar request form to Norma
Salinas, Administrative Assistant for the School of Music.
MUSIC ENSEMBLES
Music Ensembles perform on campus and in various
communities throughout Texas and the nation.
Ensembles are open to all students, regardless of major,
and may serve as elective courses in any college of the
university. Please note which ensembles require an
audition for participation. A limited number of
instruments are available to students who wish to join
these groups.
Large Ensembles:
• Wind Symphony
• Wind Ensemble
• Concert Band
• Symphony Orchestra
• University Choir
• Master Chorale
• Opera Workshop
• Guitar Ensemble
• Jazz Ensemble
• Latin Ensemble
• Jazz Combo
• Mariachi Aztlán
UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 10CHAMBER MUSIC Chamber music stresses the study, preparation and performance of small-ensemble music in like- instrument groupings, mixed-instrument ensembles and vocal ensembles. Many applied music studios have formed ensembles with their music majors. Many of the ensembles have performed at regional, national, and international venues such as the Texas Music Educators Association State Convention, the National Trumpet Competition, the Eastern Trombone Workshop, the International Tuba/Euphonium Conference, and the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Current chamber music offerings include: • Flute Choir • Clarinet Choir • Saxophone Quartets • Trumpet Ensemble • Horn Ensemble • Trombone Choir • Tuba/Euphonium • Percussion Ensemble • Brass Choir Ensemble • String Quartet • Guitar Quartet • Pep Band ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES General Requirements All full-time (12 semester hours or more) music majors are required to adhere to the following policies and procedures: All students seeking the BM degree in Music must: 1) Register and participate in prescribed major ensemble until degree requirements are completed. 2) Register for applied music until degree requirements are completed. The student should have satisfied all jury and recital requirements. 3) Register for and pass three semester hours of class piano. 4) Perform in at least one public recital per semester. 5) Fulfill all solo recital requirements as prescribed. 6) Make a grade of “C” or better in every music course taken toward the degree. In sequential music courses, a grade of “C” must be made in order to progress to the next music course in the sequence. UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 11
Grading Policy It is departmental and university policy that faculty list grading procedures and policies in their course syllabi. Faculty will follow the grading policies as outlined in their syllabi. Grades are assigned to students in a fair and equitable manner based upon the grading policies and procedures listed in the syllabi. Music Faculty grade and return homework, tests, and other assignments in a reasonable and timely manner given the circumstances of their teaching assignments. Faculty maintain accurate grades of students' work and will make available an accounting of a student's academic standing when requested by the students through a scheduled appointment. Testing Policy It is departmental and university policy that all tests be administered in a fair and equitable manner. Students are expected and required to follow testing procedures and policies in an atmosphere of honesty and truthfulness. The following policies have been adopted by the Music Department and are required procedures for exams and tests: Excused Absences According to UTRGV policy, absences that may be excused include the following: 1. Absences for University-Recognized Activities 2. Religious Holy Days 3. Active Military Service 4. Injury or Serious Illness 5. Jury Duty Cell Phone Policy Cell phones and other electronic devices may not be used or displayed in a classroom, rehearsal, recital, concert or other academic or musical event. A faculty member may ask the student to leave the classroom or venue until the conclusion of the class, rehearsal, or concert if the student is found in violation of this policy. UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 12
SCHOOL OF MUSIC POLICIES Applied Lessons Students must pass an audition for a panel of faculty members in the specific applied area in order to begin applied lesson study. Applied study is prioritized first for majors in that applied area, then for secondary and music minors, and, only after all of the above students are enrolled will students outside of the School of Music be considered for applied lesson enrollment. Enrollment in specific applied studios is at the discretion of the applied instructor and available hours within their teaching load. Those not sufficiently advanced for college level applied lessons are encouraged to enroll in “class” lessons, if offered in that semester. All students in applied lessons must also enroll in appropriate major ensembles related to the area of study(i.e.Choir for voice,Orchestra for strings,etc.). Students admitted to the School of Music outside of the performance track may re-audition for consideration as a Performance Major either during School of Music audition days or at end of semester juries before a panel of faculty members in the specific applied area. At the beginning of each semester, in order to be assigned a lesson time, a complete class schedule must be submitted to the assigned applied instructor by the first day of classes. Lesson time assignments are at the discretion of the applied teacher in reference to registered course conflicts of the students. Students must schedule their primary lesson time prior to scheduling secondary applied lessons or coaching times. Non-university conflicts are not guaranteed to be accommodated in applied lesson scheduling. Lessons may be assigned anytime in the normal class hours of the university. Applied Lesson Grading Applied lesson grades are determined with the following ratio: 75% as determined by applied instructor based on weekly lesson grades, effort, improvement, practice habits, etc.; 25% averaged grade from jury grades. Note: failure to achieve an averaged grade of 70 from the jury panel results in a non-passing grade for the semester and will require re- enrollment in that section of applied study in order to move forward in the degree plan. The grade may be adversely affected by unexcused absences, as specified by the applied instructor in their syllabus. Students must inform the applied instructor at least 24 hours in advance of the absence in order to be considered for “excused” status. One excused student absence is allowed each semester. Excused absences may be made up at the discretion and convenience of the applied instructor. Unexcused absences will not be considered for a make-up lesson. Students must receive a "C" or higher to advance to the next level of applied lessons. UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 13
Failure to enroll in Applied Study If prior to completion of your degree recitals, you do not enroll in applied lessons for two consecutive semesters, you will be administratively dropped from the degree. You will be notified by the School of Music that you will be required to audition for re- admittance into the music program of study. Ensemble participation Each student must register for and participate in the appropriate major ensemble each semester. Certain small ensembles may be considered in fulfilling this requirement. See your applied teacher for more information. Once the minimum required number of semesters has been met for the student’s degree plan, students are encouraged continue to register under Audit. Upper or lower level registration is to align with applied lessons, depending on the result of the upper level audition. Juries Juries are a formal performance covering all the work over the course of the semester. The jury, at the end of each semester, makes up 25% of your applied lesson grade. In some performance areas, students may be required to play a scale or technique jury, earlier in the semester. The day and time of the jury are assigned by the applied area. Students must receive no less than a 70 average from all faculty members hearing the jury to receive credit for an applied lesson course. Note that in semesters that students have successfully performed a degree recital, they are not required to play a jury. Also, faculty in a specific applied area may decide that other substantive performances within the same semester can count as sufficient “performance testing” to waive the jury requirement. Such performances may include principal operatic roles, concerto performances, non- degree recitals, etc. Vocal juries are expected to include music in a suitable mix of languages, from memory as appropriate to performance practice, and in a quantity as deemed appropriate by the applied instructor. Other areas have specific requirements concerning memorization and repertoire. UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 14
Performing
with Collaborative Pianists
Students are to sign-up for
coaching times with the Piano
Fa c u l t y m e m b e r w h o i s
responsible for the
collaborative duties in each
specific area (voice, winds/
brass, or strings). Each
collaborative pianist will set
schedules for coaching times
and will decide upon specific
policies in relation to their work
as collaborator. It is the
student’s responsibility to be fully communicative with the Piano Faculty member in terms of
repertoire, performance dates, and any scheduling issues.
Instrumental and Vocal Collaborative Piano:
POLICIES
• Collaborative pianists will cover all student needs that are described within the degree plan. These
include:
I. Accompanying juries for music majors on their primary instrument.
II. Degree recitals.
III. Studio recitals (maximum one recital per studio per semester).
IV. Lab performances.
V. Voice Auditions on official audition dates.
• Collaborative pianists will allot the following number of 30-minute rehearsals for each student in the
following hierarchy:
I. Graduate Students: 12 rehearsals per semester maximum.
II. Senior Recitals: 10 rehearsals per semester maximum.
III. Upper-Level Students and Junior Recitals: 8 rehearsals per semester maximum.
IV. Sophomore Recitals/Hearing: 5 rehearsals per semester + 1 Hearing maximum.
a. Sophomore recitals/hearing must be scheduled during normal business hours (9:00am-5:00pm)
or during a student’s semester jury.
V. Lower-Level Students: 4 rehearsals per semester maximum.
• Collaborative pianists will not be available to accompany
• non-required degree recitals
• music minors
• non-majors
• secondary students (i.e. music majors taking a secondary instrument)
• concurrent enrollment students
• Outside events including (but not limited to) NATS, the Concerto Competition, off-campus recitals,
and any performance that is not explicitly specified on the degree plan.
UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 15•A student’s coaching time is allotted
on a weekly basis and may not be
cumulatively spent at a later part of the
semester (i.e., if a student does not
come to rehearsals until a later part of
the semester, their allotted time earlier
in the semester is forfeit).
•Collaborative pianists will spend a
maximum of 3 hours of contact time per
week accompanying students for every
hour of release time granted. This is all-
inclusive towards rehearsals, seminars,
and ensembles.
• Collaborative pianists will organize and schedule their accompanying activities in a manner to best serve
students and to avoid long periods of unsafe, continuous or excessive accompanying.
• Collaborative pianists are not available to rehearse with students over Winter, Spring, or Summer break.
• Collaborative pianists will play for student recordings if the recording is made during a regular coaching
time and is completed within said rehearsal time. There are no exceptions to this provision.
• Collaborative pianists are available to accompany UTRGV faculty recitals and guest artists as per
availability, with the minimum notice and receipt of all scores five weeks prior to performance.
a. Pianists can accompany one guest artist master class per year, per studio as long as they take
place during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm).
• Upon request, the piano faculty will provide a list of outside accompanists available for hire.
Instrumental and Vocal Collaborative Piano:
PROCEDURES
3. Provide the collaborative pianist with the music three weeks prior to first rehearsal and five
weeks prior to performance.
A. The deadline for submission of all scores is November 1 for Fall Semester and April 1 for
Spring Semester. If a student has not submitted their score by these dates, they must hire an
outside accompanist.
B. Students must be adequately prepared for their coaching sessions so that the time is used
effectively.
C. If a student intends to give a required degree recital, the applied teacher must schedule the
student’s hearing and recital date prior to the first rehearsal. Rehearsals will not begin until all
dates are schedule and confirmed with the student and their Collaborative pianist. This
procedure also applies to studio recitals.
D. Rehearsals will not begin until all dates are scheduled and confirmed with the student and their
pianist.
UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 16E. Students must perform their recital during the semester of preparation in order to receive a
weekly rehearsal with a collaborative pianist.
F. Students will not receive additional rehearsal time if they intend to give their recital in the
following semester. For example, if a student wishes to perform a recital in January or \
February, then they will receive a weekly rehearsal time in January and February only.
G. Collaborative pianists will perform with a recital student only for the amount of time officially
defined by the Applied Area Handbooks. If a student wishes to perform a degree recital that
exceeds the official length, they are required to hire an outside accompanist for the remaining
portion of their recital.
4. Provide their collaborative pianist with two-sided copies of the music with holes punched,
original copies, or electronic copies sent in .PDF format.
• Please retain the original page turns from the score.
• Pages may be taped together but should not be stapled.
• Copies must be legible.
• Copies need to include all the notes to be played.
• If the music is illegible or incomplete, it will be returned to the student and the rehearsal will be cancelled.
5. Collaborative pianist must be notified immediately if repertoire or schedule changes must be
made; accommodation is not guaranteed.
6. Collaborative pianists will provide an email address, sign-up sheet, or schedule students in
person in their office on individual basis.
A. Please check with your accompanist to see which method they prefer.
B. If a student does not sign up for their first coaching by October 15 for Fall Semester and March
15 for Spring Semester, they are responsible for hiring an outside accompanist.
C. If a student is absent from a rehearsal, the rehearsal cannot be made up.
D. All student recitals without exception must be completed by the end of finals week.
E. If a student recital is scheduled for after finals week, the student must hire an outside
accompanist.
F. Applied instrumental and vocal faculty are welcome to attend rehearsals to check for balance
and ensemble provided that advance notice is given and is performance-ready.
UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 17Recital Lab Performance and Concert Attendance
Subject to the approval of his or her applied instructor, each student is to perform at least once per
semester in Music Lab (applied instructors may submit, at their discretion, seminar, studio class, or
recital performances to satisfy this requirement). This is to be a full and complete performance, with
all parts present, (i.e. if it is written with piano, it must be performed with piano). Your applied
professor will submit the Music Lab form to the Music Lab coordinator ahead of time.
POLICIES:
ANY music student taking lessons, chamber music group registered for coaching with UTRGV
faculty, or student enrolled in academic courses is eligible to perform or present a topic on the
Recital Lab. All Labs will run from 12:30pm-1:30pm on Tuesday or Thursday. A complete schedule
for both campuses will be available through the Blackboard page as well as on the Recital Lab
request form on the SoM Website.
• 15 Lab Concerts will be offered on each campus each semester
• Weekly Recital Labs in Brownsville will be held in the Blue Room
• Weekly Recital Labs in Edinburg will be held in the Library Auditorium, except for 1 Lab each
semester, that will be held in the Band Room (with preference given to percussion studio members
on that date)
PROCEDURES – to Perform or Present:
The online Lab Request Form, located on the School of Music website (http://www.utrgv.edu/
music/ under “Quick Links”) must be filled out by the Applied Faculty, Academic Faculty, or
Chamber Coach.
• All available semester Lab dates can be found on the Lab request form.
• Lab requests must be submitted no later than 1 week prior to the requested Lab performance date.
• The Recital Lab schedule is final – no additional Lab dates will be added.
• Incomplete requests will not be accepted.
• Requests are accepted on a first-come first-served basis.
UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 18•Any student requesting multiple Lab dates
will be placed on wait-list status for additional
dates and can perform as time allows.
•Any student requesting to perform more
than one work, or more than one movement
on any single Lab date will be placed on wait-
list status for the additional selections, and
can perform as time allows.
•Student performers/presenters and all
appropriate Faculty members will receive a
copy of the Lab program via email by no later
than the previous Tuesday (for Thursday Labs) or the previous Friday (for Tuesday Labs).
• Students who need to cancel their appearance on the Lab program must notify the Lab Coordinator
for their campus via email before the program is created.
• Failure to provide ample notification will result in forfeiture of any and/or all future Lab performances
in that semester.
• Performing students and all appropriate faculty will receive a recording of the performance via
emailed link, following each performance.
CONCERT/LAB ATTENDANCE
Updated 1/8/18
POLICIES:
Concert/Lab Attendance is a Departmental requirement.
Undergraduate music majors are required to attend 16 events per semester. The 16 events can be
any combination of on-campus concerts (in which the student does not perform) and Lab
performances (even those in which the student performs). The student may substitute any of the 16
required events with a maximum of two off-campus concerts per semester.
• BM Education degree requires 5 semesters concert attendance to graduate.
• BM Performance degree requires 5 semesters concert attendance to graduate.
• Music minors and Graduate students do not have a SoM
concert attendance requirement, but are welcome to attend/
perform/present.
PROCEDURES – to Receive Attendance Credit:
Students must self-enroll in the Concert Attendance/Lab
organization through Blackboard each semester.
• There is no charge for the Attendance/Lab course.
• The organization name is “S2017 Recital Lab”
• Directions on how to self-enroll in the Recital Lab
organization can be found at the following URL: http://
www.utrgv.edu/online/_files/documents/student%20handouts/
blackboard/self-enrolling-organization.pdf
*Students may attend any UTRGV School of Music event on either
campus to meet the attendance requirement. This includes scheduled
concerts, recitals, Patron of the Arts concerts, and Masterclasses on the
either campus.
UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 19Most on-campus concerts and musical events (e.g. Masterclasses) will be attended by attendance
work study students, who will assist with verifying event attendance. On-campus concerts or
musical events added to the calendar after the first week of the semester may not have a work
study student present, however, those events may still be attended for credit. In the case that no
work study student is present to verify attendance, the faculty organizer must provide a sign-in/
sign-out sheet that includes: the name of the event, the date of event, student names, and student
ID numbers. After the event, the faculty organizer will need to scan and email the sign-in/sign-
out sheet to the Faculty Attendance Coordinator on their campus and then shred the hard copy.
This should be emailed within one week of the event. If the faculty organizer has any questions
about their event, please contact one of the Faculty Attendance Coordinators.
Off-Campus Concerts: In order to receive attendance credit for a maximum of 2 off-campus
concerts/events per semester, the student must do the following:
• Approve the concert at least 2 weeks in advance by emailing the Faculty Attendance
Coordinator with the following information:
o student name and student ID number
o location of venue
o performer(s)
o date of event
• Email a copy of the ticket or program to the Faculty Attendance Coordinator no later than one
week after attending the approved concert.
• Faculty Attendance Coordinators:
o Edinburg Campus: Dr. Krista Jobson (krista.jobson@utrgv.edu)
o Brownsville Campus: Dr. William Haugeberg (william.haugeberg@utrgv.edu)
UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 20Practice Expectations Students are required to practice exercises, repertoire, and all assignments given by their applied instructor for a minimum of 12 hours per week. Students may be assigned to maintain a journal of practice habits by their applied instructor which can be counted in the semester grade as determined by their applied instructor. Since all applied students (Performance or Education tracks) receive the same amount of applied instruction, practice expectations are the same for both degree tracks. The specific applied instructor is permitted to alter this requirement as appropriate to each student and the needs of their development on their instrument. Purchasing of Music/Scores/Études/Technique books You MUST provide your own sheet music for applied lessons either via purchasing complete scores, anthologies, or collections; purchasing individual selections either via traditional publications or authorized online options; or through public domain resources such as imslp.org. In order for the UTRGV School of Music to be in compliance with copyright laws and to maintain National Schools of Music Association accreditation standards, this rule must be strictly followed. It is permissible for your applied instructor to duplicate a page or two of a solo or etude to get you started working on your lessons. However, they are not permitted to duplicate an entire work or its accompaniment. You must also purchase your own method books. To assist you in finding a vendor you may want to ask your applied instructor for suggestions. The following is an incomplete list of vendors that may carry the music that you will need. Many of them can be found online through a Google search: http://sheetmusicplus.com http://www.hickeys.com https://www.dornpub.com http://www.penders.com http://imslp.org http://www.rbcmusic.com https://robertkingmusic.com https://www.steveweissmusic.com UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 21
Textbooks and Course Materials All students are expected to purchase the required texts for each course immediately after the first class and once the syllabus for that class has been received. An instructor will be within his/her rights to drop a student for failure to comply with this policy. Students are encouraged to purchase textbooks at the University Bookstore. ACCEPTABLE USE OF UTRGV PROPERTY Equipment and materials belonging to the Department of Music may not be used for any performance or event not directly associated with UTRGV. This includes, but is not limited to, all instruments, electronic gear, chairs, music stands, and sheet music. You are not allowed to remove any items from classrooms, practice rooms, or storage areas without the specific permission of a faculty member of the department. You must return all materials promptly to their original location after you use them. Instrument/Equipment Check-out Some UTRGV School of Music equipment and instruments are available for check out by students for a limited period of time (typically a month or a semester) to enable them to fulfill course requirements. All students borrowing any of this equipment must sign the provided Equipment/ Instrument Use Agreement. You must return all instruments you have checked out immediately after the applied jury each semester or by the date stipulated on the Agreement. Your semester grades will be held until you return the assigned instrument to the School of Music. If a piece of equipment or instrument is damaged or stolen, it is your responsibility to repair it or replace it, as specified on the Equipment/Instrument Use Agreement. Any UTRGV School of Music equipment is required to be stored in a locked locker if left on campus. Do not leave any UTRGV equipment/ instruments in an unsecured location even for a moment. NEVER leave your UTRGV equipment/ instrument in your car. Please make certain that renters/home owners insurance policy covers the replacement cost of the instrument. If not, you should purchase instrument insurance for the UTRGV equipment/instrument as you will be held fully accountable for its replacement should it be misplaced, stolen, or destroyed. It is assumed that any long-term need of equipment/instruments will result in the purchase of that item by the student. UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 22
ACADEMIC COURSEWORK Music Theory All music students must be proficient in music theory and the related coursework. Initially, all students will take a theory placement exam to determine any theoretical knowledge prior to attending college, or in the case of transfer students, to determine proficiency and knowledge of theory taken at previous institutions. Results of the placement exams will determine where students will begin their music theory sequence at UTRGV. Music Theory and corresponding Ear-Training/ Sight-singing courses should be taken during the same semester to ensure coordination of material studied. Students should not proceed in the sequence of coursework without passing both the theory and ear-training courses. Music History All students must be proficient in music history and related coursework. The sequence for music history courses is as follows: MUSI 1308 Music History and Literature I MUSI 3301 Music History and Literature II MUSI 3302 Music History and Literature III M There are several other courses offered in the music history area as electives. Many of these courses satisfy the Fine Arts requirements for the general education core curriculum. These courses may be taken by music majors as areas of interest and enrichment. MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation MUSI 1307 Mexican Folk Music MUSI 1309 World Music Cultures MUSI 1310 History of Rock Music Education Students pursuing a degree in Teacher Certification must take several courses in Music Education. Courses include secondary methods courses, conducting courses, and music education courses. Many of the courses in this area require public school observations as an integral component of the coursework. Secondary Methods Courses UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 23
These courses are designed to provide music students with knowledge and techniques involved in teaching instruments and voice other than their major area. Fundamentals of teaching and pedagogy are stressed along with some basic, practical performing experience. Students are required to observe the instrument/voice in a public school setting at least once each semester in each of the classes. Instrumental music majors are required to take seven of the eight courses, excluding the course that is in their major performing area. Vocal music majors are required to take five of the courses: woodwind, brass, percussion, strings, and elementary music instruments. MUSI 1166: Woodwinds I (Clarinet, Saxophone) MUSI 1167: Woodwinds II (Flute, Oboe, Bassoon) MUSI 1174: High Brass (Trumpet, Horn) MUSI 1175: Low Brass (Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba) MUSI 1183: Vocal MUSI 1188: Percussion MUSI 1192: Guitar MUSI 1195: High Strings (Violin, Viola) MUSI 1196: Low Strings (Cello, Bass) Conducting Courses There are two required courses in conducting, MUSI 3102: Instrumental Conducting I, and MUSI 4102: Instrumental Conducting II for instrumentalists and MUSI 3101: Choral Conducting I and MUSI 4101 Choral Conducting II for vocalists. These courses are typically taken during the junior year. Music Education Courses There are several required courses in music education: MUSI 1313: Teaching Music in the Elementary School MUSI 2301: Elementary Music Techniques MUSI 3311: The Music Teaching Profession and Student Learning in Contemporary Schools MUSI 4312 Implementing and Assessing Effective Secondary Music Content Pedagogy UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 24
RECITAL AND
CONCERT INFORMATION
The following information is intended to
inform students of the procedures and
requirements involved in the recitals that
are required for the various degree plans.
Junior/
Senior Recital Requirements
Prerequisites: Students must pass Theory
IV, Aural Skills IV, complete Class Piano II
(MUSI 1115), and have passed an upper
level audition before they can be approved for a Junior or
Senior Recital. Students must complete the full sequence of applied lessons (12xx-42xx) in order to
fulfill their applied lesson requirement within the degree plan. Students must successfully pass a
Sophomore recital to be considered for upper-level lesson enrollment. Specific Sophomore Recital
requirements will be determined by each applied area.
Sophomore Recital - Requirements for BM in Music Education
As a general requirement, the actual timing of the music should be a minimum of 20 minutes for
music education majors. Although, some applied teachers may require a longer program. The
inclusion of a piece of chamber music or a work for small ensemble is highly recommended and
may count for five minutes of the
required music, although the piece
may actually be longer in duration.
Maximum time for sophomore recitals
is 30 minutes of music. Vocal recitals
are expected to include music in a
suitable mix of languages.
Sophomore Recital - Requirements
for BM in Applied Music
As a general requirement, the actual
timing of the music should be a minimum
of 25 minutes for music performance
majors, although some applied teachers
may require a longer program. The
inclusion of a piece of chamber music or a work for small ensemble is highly recommended and may count
for five minutes of the required music, although the piece may actually be longer in duration. Maximum time
for sophomore recitals is 30 minutes of music. Vocal recitals are expected to include music in a suitable mix of
languages.
UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 25Recital Hearing In order to perform a junior or senior recital, the student must first perform and pass a recital hearing. The hearing is essentially a performance of the recital performed for the Faculty Recital Panel consisting of the applied teacher and two other music faculty. The Panel will critique the performance and vote to either pass or fail the hearing. The hearing must occur a minimum of two weeks before the scheduled recital. If the recital hearing is not passed, the student must re s c h e d u l e t h e re c i t a l i n a subsequent semester and cannot reschedule the recital later in the same semester in which the hearing was failed. Junior Recital - Requirements for the BM in Applied Music The actual timing of the music should be a minimum of 45 minutes. The inclusion of a piece of chamber music is highly recommended and may count for eight minutes of the required music, although the piece may actually be longer in duration. As an alternative, improvised pieces, original compositions, or other non-standard repertoire may be performed at the discretion of the applied instructor, but may not be considered as fulfilling more than eight minutes of the time required. Maximum time for junior recitals is 55 minutes and intermission is granted with permission of the applied instructor. Vocal recitals are expected to include music in a suitable mix of languages. UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 26
Senior Recital - Requirements
for the BM in Music Education
The actual timing of the music
should be a minimum of 40
minutes, although some applied
teachers may require a longer
program. The inqclusion of a
piece of chamber music or a work
for small ensemble is required
and may count for eight minutes
of the required music, although
the piece may actually be longer
in duration. Maximum time for
junior/senior recitals is one hour,
i n c l u d i n g a fi v e - m i n u t e
intermission. Vocal recitals are
expected to include music in a
suitable mix of languages.
Senior Recital -
Requirements for
BM in Applied
Music
The actual timing of
the music should be
a minimum of 55
minutes. The
inclusion of a piece
of chamber music
or a work for small
ensemble is
required and may
count for eight
minutes of the required music, although the piece may actually be longer in duration. Maximum
time for senior recitals is one hour and fifteen minutes, including a five-minute intermission. Vocal
recitals are expected to include music in a suitable mix of languages.
UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 27COLLEGE OF EDUCATION POLICIES Completing your Music Education Degree Requirements for K-12 Teaching – Certification through the College of Education: The All-Level Certification Program consists of a sequence of professional education courses designed for art, music, and kinesiology majors who are following a degree plan with certification. These courses are sequenced developmentally and are known as “The Blocks.” Students who are seeking All-Level certification, upon passing the TExES exam in their content area and in the area of Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR), will be certified to teach children and adolescents in grades K-12 in Texas schools. All-level Coordinator Dr. Veronica Estrada Interim Department Chair veronica.estrada@utrgv.edu 956-665-3401 Upon admission to the University, undergraduate students should meet with an academic advisor in order to follow a certified degree track, indicating to the advisor that the student is seeking teacher certification. During the sophomore year, students must prepare to apply for formal admission to the Teacher Education Program(s). Students must then apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program at the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability. All admission requirements are in accordance to Texas Administrative Code rules §227.10 and the HEA Title II accountability requirements. All applicants must meet the current certification requirements in effect at the time of application, regardless of the catalog year of degree plan. Students are responsible for completing the following: UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 28
College of Education Admission Requirements
Students must be core complete, have 60 semester credit hours, and meet program GPA and
testing requirements.
Junior Status and GPA
1. Junior status (60 hours toward degree plan with teacher certification) and an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher is
required.
2. Sixty-hours of coursework includes core completion. Students must be core complete at time of admission.
3. Electives and language proficiency courses are not included in the 60 hours.
4. Students seeking secondary or all level teacher certification must have 12 20 semester credit hours
completed in the major.
5. Math/Science majors (UTeach Program) for 7-12 grade certification must have 15 semester credit hours
completed in the major.
Required Exams
Attain minimum passing score on one of the following exams (may mix and match):
• THEA: Reading -260, MATH 230, Writing 240
• Compass: Reading 87, Math 39, Writing 59 with 5 or any score with 6
• ACCUPLACER: Reading-82, Math-82, Writing-80 with 5 or any score with 6
• ACT: Composite Score of 19
• SAT: 910 (Verbal + Math)
• Subject to change Register for exams at utrgv.edu/step
(FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY)- Students must take all four parts of the Test of English
as a Foreign Language-Internet Based Test (TOEFL- iBT) and obtain a minimum score of 26 on the
Speaking portion. Exam is required for students that graduated from a Non-English speaking High
School outside the United States.
Prerequisite Coursework and Grades
ENGL 1301 with C or better
ENGL 1302 with C or better
EDUC 1301 (Elementary Teacher Education Program only)
EDFR 2301 (Elementary Teacher Education Program only)
UTCH 3301 (UTeach Program only)
UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 29UTCH 3302 (UTeach Program only)
School of Music Student Teaching Policy
Students must complete the following prerequisites in order to be granted approval to student
teach:
• Students must pass committee hearing and perform their Senior Recital before student teaching
• Students must pass the TeXes content exam before student teaching.
Procedures for Application Submission and Deadlines
Complete the application once the admissions period begins and return to MAIN 2.200 at Brownsville
Campus or EDUC 2.510 at Edinburg Campus. Applications are due March 2016 by 5:00 p.m. For additional
questions contact the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability at oepa@utrgv.edu(956) 665-7952 or
(956) 882-4139.
Criminal Background Check of Applicants
Teacher Education Program(s) requires field work in the public schools. This requires that a student be able to
clear a criminal background check conducted by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley during formal
admission and during the program by school districts. It is the responsibility of the student to determine if
their criminal history background will present a problem before applying for admission to the teacher
education program.
Note that students with a problematic criminal history will encounter difficulty in completing any field work
requirements and therefore, may not be able to complete the program. Questions about criminal history
background checks can be referred to the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability.
UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 30The applicant must submit a Criminal Background Check (CBC) through the following link: https:// www.fcbackground.com/FCApply/UTRGV-CEP. Read all items carefully and submit the required information. Print the payment confirmation page and submit with application. Note: Admission to Teacher Education Program may be denied or rescinded based on a review of the background check. FERPA Consent FERPA Consent and Acknowledgment of Candidate’s Acknowledge Statement of Professional Dispositions. All applicants must complete and sign a FERPA Consent form and a Candidate’s Acknowledgement Statement of Professional Dispositions. These forms are available as part of the application and must be submitted with application. Interview of Applicants All applicants will be interviewed as part of the application process. After submission of the application, the student will be contacted for the interview. UNIVERSITY POLICIES Students with disabilities If you have a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects your academic performance) and would like to receive academic accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact Student Accessibility Services to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with Student Accessibility Services before classes start. However, accommodations can be provided at any time. Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted by phone at (956) 882- 7374 (Voice) or via email at accessibility@utrgv.edu. Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 (Voice), (956) 665-3840 (Fax), or via email at accessibility@utrgv.edu. Mandatory Course Evaluation Period Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades. Attendance Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for excessive absences. UTRGV’s attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics; for observance of religious holy days; or for military service. Students should contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations. UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 31
Scholastic Integrity As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity and Respect, students are reminded that those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students. Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Violence In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “responsible employee” for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a student’s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity, including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination. Course Drops According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the “3-peat rule” and the “6-drop” rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 32
higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time. Academic Misconduct You are expected to adhere to the highest academic standards of behavior and personal conduct in this course and all other courses. Students who engage in academic misconduct are subject to university disciplinary procedures. Make sure you are familiar with your Student Handbook, especially the section on academic misconduct, which discusses conduct expectations and academic dishonesty rules. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR MUSICIANS Introduction The School of Music, as required by the National Association of Schools of Music, is obligated to inform students and faculty of health and safety issues, hazards, and procedures inherent in practice, performance, teaching, and listening both in general and as applicable to their specific specializations. This includes but is not limited to information regarding hearing, vocal and musculoskeletal health, injury prevention, and the use, proper handling, and operation of potentially dangerous materials, equipment, and technology. The School of Music has developed policies, protocols, and operational procedures to guard against injury and illness in the study and practice of music, as well as to raise the awareness among our students and faculty of the connections between musicians' health, the suitability and safety of equipment and technology, and the acoustic and other health-related conditions in the University's practice, rehearsal, and performance facilities. It is important to note that health and safety depends largely on personal decisions made by informed individuals. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has health and safety responsibilities, but fulfillment of these responsibilities cannot and will not ensure any individual's health and safety. Too many factors beyond the university's control are involved. Each individual is personally responsible for avoiding risk and preventing injuries to themselves before, during, and after study at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The policies, protocols, and operational procedures developed by the School of Music do not alter or cancel any individual's personal responsibility, or in any way shift personal responsibility for the results of any individual's personal decisions or actions in any instance or over time to the University. Performance Injuries Anyone who practices, rehearses or performs instrumental or vocal music has the potential to suffer injury related to that activity. Instrumental musicians are at risk for repetitive motion injuries. Sizable percentages of them develop physical problems related to playing their instruments; and if they are also computer users, their risks are compounded. Instrumental injuries often include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and bursitis. Incorrect posture, non-ergonomic technique, excessive UTRGV SCHOOL OF MUSIC 33
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