DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC - Frostburg
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC2019-2020 HANDBOOK FORSTUDENTS AND FACULTYMUSIC.FROSTBURG.EDU
TABLE OF CONTENTSPageDEPARTMENT OF MUSIC ---------- 1DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC POLICIESI. Audition ------------------------------ 2II. Transfer Students ------------------- 2III. Piano Proficiency ----------------- 2IV. Private Instruction: Enrollment, Fees, and Make-up Lessons ---------------- 2Change of Studio -------------- 3V. Juries --------------------------------- 3VI. Ensemble Participation ----------- 3VII. Educational Fair Use of Music (US Copyright Law) ------------------------- 4VIII. Accompanist Fees and Policies ------------------------------------------------- 4IX. Recital Attendance ----------- 5Recital Attendance Etiquette --- 5X. Recital PoliciesRecital Performance Policy (Wednesday Recitals & Studio Recitals) ------ 6Junior/Senior/Non-Degree Recitals (MUSA 389/390/490) ------------------ 6Scheduling Junior and Senior Recital ------------------------------------------- 6Recital Clearance ----------------- 6Grading ---------------------------- 7Non-Degree Recitals (MUSA 389) ---------------------------------------------- 7Recital and Clearance Scheduling Policies ------------------------------------- 7Checklist for Junior, Senior, and Non-Degree Recitals ----------------------- 8Guidelines for Program Notes -10XI. Senior Research (MUSA 493) -11XII. Sophomore Evaluation ---------11XIII. Request for Change in Academic Advisor -----------------------------------12XIV. Music Scholarship Criteria (for returning students) -------------------------13XV. Student Competition Funding -13XVI. PAC Noise --------------------14XVII. Academic Dishonesty --------14XVIII. Computer Misuse and Dishonesty -------------------------------------------14XIX. Falsification of Information -14XX. Practice Room Conduct Policy 4XXI. Lockers and Equipment -------15XXII. Musical Instrument and Equipment Rental Agreement -------------------15FSU CATALOG (SUPPLEMENT 2019-2020):Educational Professions – Information and Requirements ------------------------16Bachelor of Arts in Teaching --17i
TABLE OF CONTENTSPageP-12 Music Sequence -----------18Master of Arts in Teaching – Music Pathway --------------------------------------19Music Major – Core -------------22Music Studies Minor Requirements 22Music Education Option Requirements ic Industry Concentration Requirements tal Performance Track Requirements ------------------------------------24Music Studies Track Requirements 24Vocal Performance Concentration Requirements ----------------------------------25Musical Theatre Minor Requirements azz Studies Minor Requirements --26SELECTED COURSE OFFERINGS BY SEMESTER -------------------------------------278-SEMESTER PLANS (Summary of Requirements)Music Education Teaching Certification Option -----------------------------------28Music Education – Pathway to Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) -------------30Music Industry Concentration ------32Instrumental Performance Track ---34Vocal Performance Concentration -36Music Studies -----------------------38FORMSChange of Studio Request Form ----40Recital Scheduling Form ------------41Publicity Form ------------------------42Photo/Video Release Form ----------43Sophomore Evaluation: Application for Upper Division Standing -------------44Sophomore Evaluation: Format for Vocal Repertoire List -----------------------45Sophomore Evaluation: Format for Instrumental Repertoire List ---------------46Request for Change in Academic Advisor t Competition Funding Request sical Instrument and Equipment Rental Agreement (Property Loan Contract) (sample) ----------------------------------49ii
DEPARTMENT OF MUSICVISION STATEMENTThe Music program offers a challenging bachelor’s degree to music majors and minors that promotes artistic, creative, and intellectualgrowth in all aspects of music, including performance, history, education, and theory. The program prepares students for an increasinglycompetitive professional world by fostering their musical, intellectual and personal development. While contributing to the breadth ofthe university’s General Education Program, the Department of Music functions as one of the region’s premiere cultural meccas, offeringunique and exciting musical programming by students, faculty and guest artists.The following programs of study are available within the Music Major Program: Teaching Certification Option (see pp. 16 and 28) Pathway to Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) (see pp. 19 and 30) Music Industry Concentration (see pp. 24 & 32) Instrumental Performance Track (see pp. 24 & 34) Vocal Performance Concentration (see pp. 25 & 36) Music Studies Track (see p. 24 & 38)The Department of Music also offers three minors: Music Studies Minor (see p. 22) Musical Theatre Minor (see p. 25) Jazz Studies Minor (see p. 26)The Music Studies Minor is designed for students who have a love for music and who would like to continue being involved inensemble and solo performance. Twenty-three credit hours are required to complete the Music Minor.The Musical Theatre Minor is designed for students interested in the performance, history, and techniques of musical theatre.Twenty-eight credits are required to complete the Musical Theatre Minor.The Jazz Studies Minor is designed for students both inside and outside the department who would like to enhance theirunderstanding of jazz and jazz performance. Twenty-four credits are required to complete the Jazz Studies Minor.1
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC POLICIESI. AUDITIONEntering freshmen and transfer students are required to pass an audition in their chosen performing area before being accepted as MusicMajors. In cases of deficiency, students may be granted conditional status while pursuing their Music Major curriculum and be givenfull major standing at a later date.The audition repertoire: instrumentalists will be asked to perform two works differing in style and tempo. For vocalists it is preferred,but not required, that they perform selections in two different languages. All students are expected to be able to vocally match a singlepitch and a short series of pitches. If an accompanist is required, the Music Department Chair must be notified and provided a copy ofthe music at least two weeks before the audition.A music theory diagnostic will be given at the time of the audition. It includes recognition of scales, chord qualities, key signatures,and other basic elements of music theory. Students will also be expected to vocally match pitch, both singly and in a short series.Transfer students will be tested at the level of the last completed semester of the sending institution.Because the Music Performance Concentration’s requirement includes two solo recitals (as opposed to one for the Teaching Certificationoption (Music Education) and Music Industry track, or a capstone project for the General Studies Track), students are required to displayhigher technical and musical proficiency levels for this concentration.Once admitted to the department, any student wishing to change their concentration/track from Music Education, MusicIndustry, or Music Studies to Performance OR change their primary instrument concentration must do a complete re-auditionthat is either at a jury or scheduled separately.II. TRANSFER STUDENTSTransfer students who have completed a community college music major program will be given one semester to meet SophomoreEvaluation and Piano Proficiency standards and may not transfer them from another institution.Transfer students with less than two years of a college music program must see the Class Piano teacher for placement and enroll in ClassPiano until proficiency is reached.III. PIANO PROFICIENCYBy the end of the fourth semester, a basic piano proficiency is expected of all music majors. If students do not already have proficiencyat the piano, they are required to enroll in one to two semesters of Class Piano to acquire this skill. Piano Proficiency must be passedbefore the Sophomore Evaluation, and before a Teaching Certification student may enter the methods and student teaching sequence.A placement assessment will be made of all incoming students (freshmen and transfers) at the beginning of their first semester atFrostburg. If piano proficiency is not evident, the student will have to enroll in the Class Piano course that corresponds to their keyboardability.IV. PRIVATE INSTRUCTION: ENROLLMENT, FEES, AND MAKE-UP LESSONSAll majors will enroll in private instruction and an ensemble until they complete the Senior Recital. The private instruction fee is nonrefundable ( 200 per credit).Students enrolled in 2-credit private instruction must be concurrently enrolled in an ensemble.For all tracks and concentrations in the Music major, private instruction that is listed as a requirement (either in the Core orSupplementary Requirements) must be taken on the instrument on which the student auditioned and gained acceptance into theDepartment of Music. Private instruction in other areas is not discouraged, but it will not count toward the degree requirements for themajor track of study.2
Non-music majors wishing to enroll in private instruction must contact the respective instructors prior to enrolling in the course toreceive permission to enroll.Lessons missed by students for which no prior notification has been received will not be made up. Lessons missed by faculty will bemade up. In cases where a faculty member is absent for a protracted length of time, an attempt will be made to find a replacement.Unexcused absences are unacceptable. Students must follow their instructor’s private instruction attendance policy and subsequentgrading procedures as outlined in their syllabus. In case of an emergency (illness, family emergency), the student is expected to contactthe private instructor as soon as possible and provide related documentation to excuse the absence.Students wishing to change voice studios must complete the following Change of Studio procedure.CHANGE OF STUDIO (Change of Studio Request Form available on page 40)1.If a student has a concern about the studio assignment, the student is required to discuss those concerns with the current appliedteacher or to send the current applied teacher a letter regarding those concerns. The student should NOT approach a newteacher.2.The student completes Part A of the CHANGE OF STUDIO REQUEST FORM and submits it to the Chair of the MusicDepartment. The form is available below to copy/print, or a copy can be picked up in the Music Office or from the FORMSbulletin board on the 1st floor of PAC.3.After the student submits Part A, the department chair will approach the student's current studio teacher, asking him/her tocomplete Part B of the CHANGE OF STUDIO REQUEST FORM.4.Students requesting a change of studio are not guaranteed the change, nor are they guaranteed a spot in a specific studio.5.If necessary, the chair has the right to monitor a meeting between the student and the current studio teacher to help determineif the student will be allowed to change studios.V. JURIESAt the end of each semester all students enrolled in two credit private instruction will take a jury as the final examination (except juniorsor seniors who have performed a recital during the semester and sophomores taking the Sophomore Evaluation). One credit privateinstruction may be required to perform a jury at the discretion of instructor. Students must use original music, not xeroxed copies(except those performing works within the public domain or part of a larger collection, see section VII. Educational Fair Use of Music).Jury requirements are reflected in the course syllabi by each individual instructor.Students must pay for an accompanist for their jury. Failure to pay your accompanist will result in an Incomplete for the course whichmay turn into an F.Jury sign-up sheets are placed on a bulletin board outside the music office one or two weeks before exams begin.VI. ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATIONAll majors/minors are to perform in the major ensemble appropriate to their instrument each semester they are enrolled as musicmajors. For wind and percussion majors the required ensemble is Wind Ensemble. For vocal majors the required ensemble is UniversityChorale. For guitar majors the required ensemble is Guitar Ensemble. Pianists may choose University Chorale or Wind Ensemble.Participation in additional ensembles (other than the one required) is strongly encouraged.For all Department of Music ensembles, students must be officially enrolled in order to participate.Instrumental music education majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in MUSC 329: Marching Band for a minimum of 2 semesters.Music education majors are exempt from the ensemble participation requirement during their student teaching semester (Internship II).Music Industry majors are exempt from the ensemble participation requirement during their senior internship semester.Participation in ensembles carries a 10 fee for each ensemble.3
VII. EDUCATIONAL FAIR USE OF MUSIC (US COPYRIGHT LAW)a.Emergency copying to replace purchased copies that are not available for an imminent performance shall be substituted in duecourse, provided purchased replacement copies.b.i.For academic purposes other than performance, multiple copies of excerpts of works may be made, provided that the excerptsdo not comprise a part of the whole which would constitute a performable unit such as a section, movement or aria, but in nocase more than 10% of the whole work. The number of copies shall not exceed one copy per pupil.ii. For academic purposes other than performance, a single copy of an entire performable unit (section, movement, aria, etc.) thatis:1.confirmed by the copyright proprietor to be out of print, or2.unavailable except in a larger work, may be made by or for a teacher solely for the purpose of his or her scholarly researchor in preparation to teach a class.c.Printed copies that have been purchased may be edited or simplified provided that the fundamental character of the work and lyricsare not distorted or added if none exist.d.A single copy of recordings of performances by students may be made for evaluation or rehearsal purposes and may be retained bythe educational institution or individual teacher.e.A single copy of a sound recording (such as a tape, disc or cassette) of copyrighted music may be made from sound recordingsowned by an educational institution or an individual teacher for the purpose of constructing aural exercises or examinations andmay be retained by the educational institution or individual teacher. (This pertains only to the copyright of the music itself and notto any copyright which may exist in the sound recording.)VIII. ACCOMPANIST FEES AND POLICIESRehearsals for student recitals and juriesRehearsal week will take place 2 weeks before student recitals and juries. It is mandatory that students schedule at least one rehearsalduring this time. You will not be allowed to perform if you haven’t had a rehearsal with the pianist. Students have the option ofscheduling an hour-long rehearsal, or three 20-minute rehearsals.The accompanying fee for student recitals and juries is 40 for one hour of rehearsal plus the performance, regardless of who theaccompanist is. Half of this fee ( 150) is due by the first rehearsal. FSU accompanists have the right of first refusal in all cases.Rehearsals for degree recitalsRehearsals for degree recitals must be scheduled at least 3 weeks before the clearance. The first rehearsal must be at least 2 weeks beforethe clearance date.It is highly recommended that the student arrange for their teacher to be present for at least one rehearsal. The student may also bringtheir pianist to their lesson, which will count as rehearsal time.The accompanying fee for degree recitals is 300 for three hours of rehearsal plus the performance, regardless of who theaccompanist is. FSU accompanists have the right of first refusal in all cases.ScoresScores must be delivered to the pianist at least 3 weeks before the performance/clearance date, at that point a first rehearsal must bescheduled.In order to comply with copyright law, original copies of scores will be required for works not in the public domain (see Section VII.Educational Fair Use of Music). For works that are in the public domain, scanned copies of scores may be sent as .pdf files tojsyungen@frostburg.edu. Photos such as .jpeg files are not acceptable.4
Cancellation policyIn order to cancel or reschedule a rehearsal, the student must notify the pianist at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled rehearsaltime. Failure to do so will result in the loss of the non-refundable scheduled rehearsal time, and there will be a separate fee of 20/hourfor any additional “makeup” rehearsals.Please consult the Music Department handbook for details regarding illness and emergencies, as well as information regarding degreerecitals and fees. Questions may be directed to Dr. Joseph Yungen: jsyungen@frostburg.edu.Failure to abide by these policies will result in an incomplete and/or failing grade. The pianist reserves the right to refuse toaccompany the student if these guidelines are not strictly adhered to.IX. RECITAL ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTMusic Majors and Minors are required to attend eight (8) performances each semester chosen from a list provided by the music facultyat the beginning of the semester. Current Seniors will complete this requirement for the regular Recital Attendance Credit (MUSA 101– 0.5cr). 1st–3rd year students and subsequent years will complete the recital attendance requirement through their Private Lessons.Recital Attendance VerificationThe Department of Music stage crew will scan student ID at the beginning and end of the performance; this means if you do not haveyour ID you will not receive credit. You must attend the entire performance in order to receive credit. Anyone evaluated as not engaged,disrespectful and/or disruptive to audience members or those performing will not receive credit for the performance and therefore notcounted towards the recital attendance requirement.Recitals You May AttendAt the beginning of each semester, your Private Lessons Instructor will give you a list of the department approved performances thatyou may attend for Recital Attendance Credit. Only these performances may be used for the recital attendance requirement. A copy ofrecitals that meet the requirement will be posted on the Music Department bulletin board as well.In the case in which you are a performer, the recital will not count towards your total of 8 unless you are performing in 50% or less andjoin the audience for the remainder.GradingTo receive a passing grade for recital attendance you must attend all eight (8) performances. Note: You may only count one (1) OperaTheatre and Voice Studio recital to apply to the final semester total.1st – 3rd Year Students: The recital attendance requirement will be reflected as 25% of your Private Instruction grade for your primaryinstrument or voice.QuestionsContact either Dr. Weber or Dr. Waker if there are questions, or for policy clarification.Recital Attendance Etiquette Students must arrive before the recital begins and remain attentive (no sleeping) to receive credit.There is a zero-tolerance policy regarding use of electronic devices (cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc.).No food, drink, or candy is allowed in the PAC.No talking or whispering during the performance.Remain in your seat for the entire performance.Do not place your feet on the seats.Thank you for your observation of these rules. Any infraction of these policies will result in your not receiving credit for attending theconcert and may result in further disciplinary action.5
X. RECITAL POLICIESRecital Performance Policy (Wednesday Recitals and Studio Recitals)All music majors are required to perform as soloists on a student recital once per semester. Voice students are required to perform everysemester they are enrolled in private instruction (even as first semester 1st-year students). Instrumental majors may be exempt from thisrequirement only in the first semester of their freshman year, and only if deemed appropriate by their instructor. Failure to complete asolo performance each semester will result in an Incomplete for the course and may turn into an F.Some instructors schedule Studio Recital performances on an evening instead of on Wednesday afternoon. Solo performances at aStudio Recital fulfill the performance requirement. The successful completion of a Junior or Senior Recital also fulfills this requirement.Duets and ensembles do not satisfy this requirement. Concerts by Greek organization do not fulfill this requirement.Junior/Senior/Non-Degree Recitals (MUSA.389/390/490)The Department of Music considers individual performance to be an integral part of a student’s musical training. All music majors willperform an advertised recital, open to the public. Successful completion of a Sophomore Evaluation in the same instrument is a courseprerequisite for Junior and Senior Recitals.All students enrolled in MUSA 389, 390, or 490 must be enrolled in private instruction in their primary instrument/voice during thesame semester as the recital is to be performed. If a student receives a grade of incomplete (I) for the recital they must be enrolled inprivate instruction during the semester they complete the recital.Performance majors will present a Junior Recital and a Senior Recital consisting of no less than 45 minutes of music each. The JuniorRecital may be shared with other students.Music Education majors will present a Senior Recital consisting of no less than 35 minutes of music and can be shared with otherstudents.Music Industry majors will present a Junior Recital consisting of no less than 35 minutes of music and is often shared with otherstudents.Scheduling Junior and Senior RecitalsA minimum of two full semesters of private instruction following the passing of the Sophomore Evaluation, not including the semesterof student teaching, will take place before the Senior Recital. Therefore, the Senior Recital will take place in the third or fourth semesterafter having passed the Sophomore Evaluation.Scheduling must allow for the private instructor’s presence at the recital clearance and recital. Junior and Senior Recitals may NOT bescheduled or rescheduled during finals week, winter intersession or summer sessions.Students in the Teaching Certification Program must complete the Senior Recital prior to Internship II in the student teaching year.Students who fail to complete the recital prior to Internship II will not be able to continue to the final student teaching semester until theSenior Recital is completed.If you elect or are required to perform a recital, you must enroll in the appropriate course. All departmental and syllabus policies apply,even if it is an elective and not part of the degree program.Recital ClearanceThe recital clearance must take place no later than 20 days before the scheduled recital date. A three-member faculty committee mustapprove the recital clearance. The committee will consist of the applied professor, the Department Chair (or designated representative),and another full-time faculty member. The student must be prepared to play the entire program. The committee will hear as much oras little of the program as they find necessary to ensure that all material is ready.All guest performers must be present at the recital clearance. No personnel or program changes may be made after the clearance. Theentire program must pass on the day of the clearance.See “Recital and Clearance Scheduling Policies” below for specific guidelines.6
GradingDepartmental rubrics will be used to determine the recital grade in consultation with the studio instructor. The recital clearance andrecital will be graded as pass/fail. Please note: the departmental rubrics require a higher performance level for performance majors.Non-Degree Recitals (MUSA 389)Students wishing to perform a solo or joint recital that is not required for their degree program in PAC must enroll in Non-Degree Recital(MUSA 389). Students will still need to pass a recital clearance and will follow the same procedures and guidelines as those dictatedfor Junior/Senior Recitals.Music Majors wishing to perform a non-degree recital can use the Pealer Recital Hall or may elect to schedule their recitals off campus.Due to heavy scheduling of the Pealer Recital Hall, Music Minors and other non-majors wishing to perform a non-degree recital will berequired to perform at the Lyric Theatre on Main Street or in Cook Chapel on campus. Should any equipment need to be transported toeither of these locations, students should work with the Department Administrative Assistant, Theresa Skidmore, and their studioinstructor to make arrangements with FSU facilities workers to trans
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