DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
5000 ST PAUL AVE
LINCOLN NEBRASKA 68504
(402)465-2269
A HANDBOOK OF
POLICIES AND REGULATIONS FOR MUSIC MAJORS/MINORS
Dr. Larry Jones - Chair
Fall 2004
I. Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Music at Nebraska Wesleyan University is twofold: (a) to provide a comprehensive quality music education for those students pursing a degree in music, and (b) to provide learning opportunities that enrich the liberal arts experience for students majoring in other areas. The Music Department views an individual studentŐs performance in the applied area as basic to oneŐs music education, and it is our belief that the best way to train musicians and to develop musicianship is through the studio experience of working one-on-one with an applied teacher. For all students, the Department of Music will encourage lifelong learning and active involvement in the field of music.
Within the parameters of the mission, the Department is entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring carefully the quality of its programs and instruction and to maintain high standards for all aspects of its activities.
The mission of the Music Department is consistent with the NWU Faculty Declaration of Educational Intent.
There are essentially three undergraduate music curricula, each with its own goals and objectives (see Appendix A):
á Bachelor of Music in Performance. The curriculum for this degree is designed for students who wish to prepare for graduate study and/or professional work in music performance. The Department is in compliance with NASM standards for this degree work. The Department believes it has a strong curriculum in performance. While a strictly undergraduate program for a rather limited enrollment restricts the number of advanced courses available in history and theory, we believe that both of these areas are covered in depth and that our graduates are well prepared for graduate study and careers in music.
á Bachelor of Music in Music Education. The curriculum for this degree is designed to prepare music teachers for the public school system. Along with the degree, the graduate receives a Nebraska Teaching Certificate in Music Education. The degree content emphasizes basic musicianship, personal performance skills (including conducting), and teaching competencies. The student is provided a strong theoretical and practical base in pedagogy. This curriculum is in compliance with NASM standards. The Music Education program also fully meets the standards set by the Nebraska Department of Education.
á Bachelor of Arts with a Music Major. This degree is comprised of a basic core of courses that provides a solid foundation in music. Through advisement, students can develop areas of additional interest such as applied music, music theory/composition, music history and sacred music. Minors may also be constructed in other disciplines by using electives. Each student is evaluated by applied music jury in every term of study. Normally B.A. applied majors elect to present a half or full senior recital. It is not intended as a professional degree program but can provide a strong preparation for graduate school. This curriculum is in compliance with NASM standards.
Students majoring in music are expected to acquire skills and knowledge appropriate to their degree emphasis, as stipulated by the standards and guidelines of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
1. All music majors will develop competence in at least one major performance area, conducting, and keyboard skills.
2. All music majors will develop competence in aural and analytical skills.
á Students will demonstrate an understanding of the common elements of music and their interaction via aural, verbal, and visual analyses.
á Students will be able to apply knowledge of the forms, processes and structures of music in compositional, performance, scholarly, pedagogical, and historical contexts.
á Students will be able to write original compositions and improvise in a variety of styles.
3. All music majors will develop competence in repertoire and history.
á Students will demonstrate through performance and scholarly pursuits an understanding of music of diverse cultural sources, historical periods, and media.
4. All music majors will develop competence in music technology.
5. All music majors will develop competence in synthesizing their musical
knowledge and skills.
á Students will be able to work independently on a variety of musical problems by combining their aural, verbal and visual analysis, composition and improvisation, repertoire and knowledge of history.
DEGREES AVAILABLE
The Department of Music
offers the degrees Bachelor of Music with majors in performance or music
education and the Bachelor of Arts with a major in applied music. The major in music education has
options for emphasis in vocal, instrumental or vocal/instrumental music.
ADVISEMENT
Each music student is
assigned an advisor within the department. Prior to each registration or pre-registration, you need to
schedule an appointment for advisement and keep the appointment made for
you. Your advisor will help you
plan your course of study and maintain a file on your progress in the music
office.
MESSAGES &
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The large board next to the
Music Office is for upcoming events, posters, and general information. Please check this board regularly in
order to keep yourself informed about departmental activities. Do not place posters, notes, etc. on
the office windows. Announcements
may also be posted on your e-mail. Check your e-mail often.
STUDENT
REPRESENTATIVE
A student representative
to the music faculty will be elected by the music majors/minors at the first
recital/meeting of the Fall semester.
This representative will sit in on music faculty meetings and will be
available to bring concerns and questions from the music students to the music
faculty.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Normal building hours are
M-TH from 7:00 AM - Midnight; Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday from NOON
- 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 2:00 p.m. - Midnight.
Food and drink are not
allowed in any of the studios, classrooms or auditoriums. Water is the only exception.
Wesleyan students may
purchase tickets for various local and area events at reduced rates. Virtually all concerts at the Lied
Center are available to Wesleyan students at half-price. Watch the departmental
bulletin board and/or Lincoln newspaper for further information or call the
Lied Center Box Office.
Application for candidacy
in the Teacher Education program is usually done during the sophomore year
after completing freshman English and one course in education. Further
information about education department requirements will be distributed to
music education majors. There is also a check sheet for these requirements kept
in your student file to help keep track of your responsibilities.
Regular checks with the
registrar and your departmental advisor should be done during the fall
semesters of your last two years of study. You should see your departmental advisor prior to each
registration period. Music
education majors also have an education advisor.
Some courses are only
offered on alternate years. This
is another reason why an advisor should always be consulted before registering.
RECITAL ATTENDANCE
POLICY
All music majors enroll
in recitals (Music 55) as specified in their degree programs. This requirement is to expose you to a
variety of musical experiences and broaden your education. Each semester students MUST attend a
minimum of 13 recitals and concerts.
Since a well-rounded
listening experience is important, attendance at 9 "category"
recitals and 4 miscellaneous recitals is required. Attendance at "category" performances must be
at the college or professional levels. Attendance at "miscellaneous"
performances may include our Friday morning recitals, high school and church
concerts, and most other musical performances of concert length. (If you have a
question as to whether a concert you want to attend will count toward the requirement,
please check with department secretary before the event). Another way to determine the category
of a concert is to ascertain what the "main focus" is of the concert.
Band
(not marching)
Category} Faculty
Recital
Choral
Chamber
Music
Lecture-Recital
Opera,
Musical or Ballet
Orchestra
Solo
Student Recital
World
Music
Participation in solo
and/or ensemble performances may be counted toward the total number if the
performance is at least half of the program. This participation can only be counted ONCE each semester,
i.e., if the Swing Choir were to perform 3 concerts/clinics in one semester,
only one performance would count toward recitals.
Recital programs will be
distributed at each on-campus concert/recital at the beginning of the
program. Sign the program and
return it to a designated faculty member immediately after the event. Programs turned into the music office
the next day, etc., will not be accepted.
Off-campus attendance also requires a signed copy of the program.
Programs from the music
events that you attend off campus must be turned into the Music Office NO LATER
THAN ONE WEEK after the event. You
will NOT receive credit for the program if it is received after one week.
If these requirements are
not met, a student must fill out an Incomplete Form and the following semester
the student must "make up" the missing recital(s) plus one extra
miscellaneous recital.
Example: If a student is
lacking a "Choral" recital, the following semester the student would
be required to attend 2 Choral recitals and 1 extra miscellaneous recital (for
a total of 6 miscellaneous recitals).
If a student is lacking a "Band" recital and a
"Faculty" recital, that student would be required the following
semester to attend 2 Band recitals, 2 Faculty recitals and a total of 7
miscellaneous recitals.
If you have any questions
on recital attendance policies, please check with the Department Chair or
department secretary.
STUDENT RECITALS
The Department of Music
holds recitals at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays throughout the semester for student
solo and chamber performances. ATTENDANCE
AT ALL SCHEDULED FRIDAY MORNING RECITALS IS REQUIRED!
Excessive absences will have a negative impact on the studentŐs studio grade. (Reminder: there is a list of scheduled Friday morning recitals at the
back of this book). These recitals
also count toward the ŇMiscellaneousÓ recital requirement in Music 55.
You are required to
perform on the Friday Recital Hour as directed by your applied instructor
(normally once a semester). The
dates will be filled by a lottery process. At the beginning of the semester, each student will draw a
date. These dates and students'
names will then be given to the faculty.
If a student wishes to change that date, he/she must trade with a
willing student and give that information to the music secretary. In case of illness the student will be
moved to the next scheduled recital date that has an open space. Performance
information (title, composer's
dates, accompanist etc.) must be given in writing to the music secretary by the
Friday prior to a student's recital Friday. If a faculty member requests a music minor or a one hour student to
perform, or wants a major to
perform more than once in a semester, they need to select a date and give that
information to the music
secretary.
ENSEMBLE
REQUIREMENTS
Music majors are required
to perform in a large ensemble each semester of residence, except when student
teaching. Large ensembles are
defined as University Choir, Band or Orchestra (strings only). The appropriate ensemble is determined
by the major performance area.
APPLIED MUSIC
JURIES
Music majors shall take
an applied music jury at the conclusion of each semester of study. The jury grade is advisory and the
applied music grade will be determined by the applied instructor. Students who have performed a
successful junior or senior recital (or the equivalent) may be exempt from
taking a jury examination at the end of that semester. The applied music instructor will make
the determination of jury waivers.
JURY PROCEDURES
Semester
juries will normally be held during days set aside for university finals. Jury dates and times will be determined
by area faculty heads and posted during Culmination Week.
Unless
excused for documented medical reasons/family emergencies, or if a successful
recital has been performed during the semester and/or the applied instructor
has excused the student, failure to perform a semester jury will result in a
grade of "D" or "F" in applied lessons.
Documented
medical and/or family emergencies will typically result in a grad of
"Incomplete". The
semester jury will then be rescheduled.
Incomplete forms must be filled out before the end of the semester.
Do not make
travel plans or reservations that will result in your absence from campus
before the final day of the exam period.
Repertoire requirements
for the jury examination will vary according to the performance medium the
student is engaged in.
A minimum of 3
instructors will hear the juries.
The applied teacher will usually be present when his/her students
perform. Jury members will take
written notes during the student's jury to be shared with the applied
instructor and in turn with the student.
The grade average awarded
by the jury will be advisory and the applied instructor will determine the
student's semester grade.
APPLIED MUSIC FEES
Music majors may sign up
for up to 3 hours of applied credit at no extra charge. Any hour after 3 credits will be
assessed a $235 fee (the exception is the BM-Applied major who may sign up for
4 hours with out a fee).
Generally, music majors should register for at least 2 credits of
applied music in their major area.
BM Performance majors must register for 3 credits of applied music in
their major area. Non-music majors may only register for 1 credit of applied
music and must pay the $235 fee. MUSIC MINORS - Music minors may also
register up to 1 hour applied credit at no charge for a total of 4 semesters. After 4 semesters of applied lessons,
minors will pay the same assessed fee per hour as non-majors.
PLACEMENT EXAMS
Transfer and new students
in music must take placement examinations as appropriate in applied music,
music theory and music history.
Acceptance of transfer credit toward graduation requirements in each
area is contingent upon the results of the examinations.
SOPHOMORE INTERVIEW
REQUIREMENT
For review purposes a
"sophomore" is defined as a music major who is in their 3rd or 4th
semester of applied music. The
review process is to have each sophomore appear before the faculty to allow for
dialogue relative to the student's progress musically and academically. At the beginning of the second semester
of the sophomore year the student will be sent a form asking them to respond
with their perceptions of their own progress. These forms will be reviewed by all music faculty.
The student will also be scheduled a time for the interview.
In the case of a transfer
student (sophomore standing and above), the Sophomore Review Process should
occur during the student's second semester of full-time coursework at Nebraska
Wesleyan University. Both the
interview and the jury will be done in the same semester.
SOPHOMORE JURY
As part of the Sophomore
Interview process each student will take the performance component (Sophomore
Jury). This will happen during the
second full year of enrollment as a music major, and in most cases during the
4th semester (a student completing a BM Applied Jury in the first semester of
the sophomore year, would be excused from the Sophomore Jury). The Sophomore Jury will happen during
regularly scheduled juries at the end of the semester. The student will sign up for a
"double time" on the appropriate jury sign-up sheet. The student will be expected to notify
the Director of the Keyboard Studies, the Director of Choral Activities or the
Director of Instrumental Studies, stating that the jury will be counted as the
Sophomore Jury. That faculty
member will then notify the Chair of the Department of Music and invite the
Chair plus one additional faculty member from outside the performance area to
sit on the Sophomore Jury. The
student will be required to prepare and be ready to perform a larger amount of
music than normally is associated with an end-of-semester jury. The exact quantity of music will be
left to the discretion of the applied teacher in consultation with the Director
of Keyboard Studies, the Director of Choral Activities, or the Director of
Instrumental Studies. At the
conclusion of the Sophomore Jury, the performance level and quality will be
discussed with the student. The
performance evaluation will be combined with the assessment of the
"Sophomore Interview" resulting in one of the following recommendations:
Continue
with the proposed degree program.
Continue,
on probation, with the proposed degree program, and retake the
Sophomore
Jury at the end of the next semester.
Discontinue
the proposed degree program.
For
students in the BM program this could mean changing to a
BA,
and applying for substitution of a project/paper in place of
a
senior recital.
For
students in the BA program, this would mean applying for
substitution
of a project/paper in place of the senior recital.
On the basis of the
interview and jury, the student will receive a written recommendation for
continuation in the Department of Music.
Students not appearing for their scheduled interview or performing the
jury, will not be allowed to register for upper level applied music.
RE-JURYING
The faculty
reserves the right to request that a student be re-interviewed or re-juried
even after successfully completing a Sophomore Jury Interview or an Applied
Jury.
PIANO PROFICIENCY
EXAMINATION
Every music major must
exhibit acceptable keyboard proficiency.
A proficiency exam must be passed.
All new students must enroll in Piano Techniques or Applied Piano, and
continue to enroll in Piano each semester until the Keyboard Proficiency exam
is passed. Exceptions to the
policy of enrolling in Piano Techniques will be at the discretion of the
Director of Keyboard Studies.
Phase One:
All major scales, all
minor scales (harmonic and melodic forms only), hands together, two octaves
with correct fingering, at a minimum tempo of quarter note = m.m. 60, followed
by cadence chords (I - IV6/4 - V6/5
- I for major keys; i - iv6/4 - V6/5 - i for minor keys).
Phase Two:
Harmonization and
Transposition
A.
Sight-read a melody in a major tonality, harmonize the melody using cadence
chords (see Phase One) in block chord style, then transpose the harmonized
melody to other major keys chosen by the examiner.
B.
Same as above, using a melody in a minor tonality.
Phase Three:
Sight-read a four-part
song, such as a hymn, keeping a steady minimum tempo of eighth-note = m.m. 60,
without stopping.
Phase Four:
Open Score Reading
A.
Sight-read a four-part SATB choral open score.
OR:
B.
Sight-read an open score of at least three parts, one of which is a transposing
instrument (B-flat
clarinet, for example).
Phase Five: *
Improvisation
Improvise on a provided
harmonized folk song in two different styles.
* Phase Five applies only
to NWU students matriculating Fall Semester, 1996 or later.
ADMISSION TO THE
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
All students pursuing a
degree that leads to teacher education must apply for admission to the Teacher
Education Program. The criteria
and procedure for admission are listed under the Education for Teaching section
of the Wesleyan catalog as well as an addendum to this document.
The most important fact about
the application procedure is that students apply for admission after completing
one course in the education department (Education 1 or 75).
The timely completion of
the other requirements in the teacher education program are also very important
to avoid a last minute problem at graduation time. Follow carefully the check
sheet provided for this purpose and keep good communications with your music
and education advisors.
STUDENT GROUPS
Music Educator's National
Conference - the professional organization for music education students.
Membership is open to all students
interested in teaching.
Mu Phi Epsilon - the
professional fraternity for men and women interested in furthering the course
of music. Membership by invitation.
American Choral Director's
Association - the professional organization for choral students.
Membership is open to all students
active in choral music.
JUNIOR/SENIOR
RECITAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Recitals are required for
music degrees. Candidates for the
Bachelor of Music Performance are required to perform a half or full recital in
the junior year and a full recital in the senior year. Candidates for the Bachelor of
Music/Music Education are required to perform a half or full recital in the
senior year. Bachelor of Arts
candidates present a half or full recital in the senior year or may opt to do a
Senior Research Project in its place.
All junior and senior recitals must be performed on the NWU campus.
Students interested in the B.M. in
Performance will be accepted conditionally for two semesters following the
initial entrance audition. At the
end of two semesters, a faculty committee will determine the student's
acceptance or unsuitability for further pursuit of the Performance Degree by
means of an audition performance jury of approximately 30 minutes and an
academic evaluation. The audition
committee will consist of at least four music faculty members, two of whom are
related to the candidate's field.
Any student requesting to
change from another music degree to the B.M. in Performance must audition
before a faculty committee for approval since a higher level of performance is
required.
Junior Recital
Junior recitals should be
considered a half recital with a minimum of thirty minutes of actual music and
a maximum of fifty minutes.
Normally, two students will present a joint recital unless the combined
length exceeds 1-3/4 hours. All
evening recitals are held at 7:30 p.m. and weekend afternoon recitals will be
at 3:00 p.m. Encores are never permitted on Junior Recitals.
Senior Recital
Senior recitals in the
performance program should be considered a full recital with a minimum of fifty
minutes of actual music and a maximum of sixty minutes. Senior recitals will normally be
held in the evening at 7:30 p.m. or weekend afternoons at 3:00 p.m. Encores are never permitted on
Senior Recitals.
Students enrolling in
Music 295 (Independent Study) should plan on completing the work during the
semester of the recital.
General Information
When first beginning the
discussion of a recital the student should get a Recital Check Sheet from the Music Office. The Recital Check Sheet gives the student information concerning setting up the jury,
program instructions, publicity instructions, etc. Students who are scheduling a Senior Recital date may do so
during the first week in May prior to the fall semester. Students who are scheduling a
Junior Recital date may do so during the second week in May prior to the fall
semester.
At least 3 weeks before
the recital date the student must perform a recital jury. The jury should
consist of the Chair of the Department, the applied teacher, and two other
faculty members of the student's choice. It is the responsibility of the
student to locate the faculty members, find a mutually convenient time for the
jury, and to reserve the appropriate hall/auditorium. The student should be
prepared to perform all of the music for the jury that is intended for the
recital including ensembles (with all members present). The recital program,
including translations, must be presented at the recital jury.
Failure to submit the completed program by the time of the jury may
result in rescheduling of the jury and recital date. (Recital program must conform to the department
requirements.)
Based on the jury
performance the student will be advised to:
a.
Perform the recital on the scheduled date as proposed, or
b.
Revise the recital program (delete some music), or
c.
Cancel the recital and reschedule (with a new jury)
No additions or substitutions may be made to the recital program once the jury panel has approved the recital repertoire. Encores are never permitted on Senior/Junior Recitals.
Recital length is
expected to meet departmental requirements.
While formal attire is
not required for recital performance, it is recommended that the attire at
concerts be long dresses for women and suit or tuxedo for men.
The minimum suggested
payment to the accompanist is $40.00 for a full recital and $25.00 for a
partial recital.
The Music Department
video camera may be checked out by a faculty member ONLY. If a student wishes to video tape their
recital, they must go through their applied instructor, and the instructor will
be responsible for the camera.
RECITAL REQUIREMENT
Students may reserve the
performance area for rehearsals twice before the recital for a maximum for two
hours each. The applied instructor
should be at the rehearsals, and any variance from the number of rehearsals
will be at the applied instructor's discretion. ALL rehearsals will be scheduled with the Music Staff
Assistant.
Junior and Senior Recital
programs are considered official documents of the Department of Music. Copies of the programs are to be kept
on permanent file after the recital and are subject to review by the National
Association of Schools of Music, our accrediting organization. It is important that the published
programs are consistent in format and contain only pertinent information. The programs shall include the type of
recital, names of performers, date, time and location of performance, and
repertoire. The Department of
Music Staff Assistant is responsible for typing all programs to maintain
uniformity. Thank you
acknowledgements are not to be included in the printed program, nor is it
appropriate to announce them from the stage. If the performer wishes to express his/her appreciation to
anyone, they might consider thanking them in person after the recital, sending
individual thank you notes, or preparing a printed list of acknowledgements to
be displayed or distributed at a reception following the recital. NO encores will be permitted.
Posters can be made by
the Music Department at no cost OR the performer may wish to design their own
poster. If the performer wishes to choose their
own design, the performer will be responsible for the cost (unless it is simple
and able to be run at the NWU Copy Center). The posters must also have printed on them the NWU ADA
statement (available at the music office).
Receptions may be held at
the performers expense (or a sponsoring group). Receptions should be simple yet tasteful, however more
elaborate receptions should be held elsewhere. NO red
punch/drink may be served in Gildersleeve Lounge.
Normally junior/senior
recitals should be shared by two students except for those pursuing performance
degrees. Exceptions will be
determined by the applied instructor, not the student.
Audio taping is the
responsibility of the department.
If a student wishes a copy of the recital, they may provide a blank tape
and the department will dub a copy.
Taking flash photographs
during recitals is prohibited.
Students or families wishing photos should arrange to take them before or after the performance.
The organ is not
automatically available for recital use.
It may be used only with the approval of the department chair.
Policy
for use of the Bšsendorfer Imperial Grand Piano
The Department of Music
owns two concert grand pianos which are located in O'Donnell Auditorium: a
Bšsendorfer Imperial Grand Piano and a Steinway D Concert Grand Piano. The
following policy is in effect for use of the Bšsendorfer Imperial Grand Piano:
The Music Faculty should
encourage the use of the Steinway concert grand whenever possible and
appropriate. However, simply requesting students and faculty use the Steinway
more and the Bšsendorfer less is not enough. A policy for use of the
Bšsendorfer is necessary to protect the instrument and prevent its overuse.
Therefore:
1.
The Bšsendorfer shall not be used for Junior recitals or any other recital not
classified
as a Senior Recital.
2.
When used as an accompanying instrument for Senior Recitals, the
Bšsendorfer
may be used only for the last two rehearsals.
3.
The Bšsendorfer shall not be used for performances by outside groups.
4.
The Bšsendorfer shall not be used for summer workshops.
5.
The Bšsendorfer may be used when two pianos are required.
6.
Any exceptions to this policy will be at the discretion of the Music
Department
Chair.
Adopted by vote of Music
Faculty and approved by NWU Administrative Council.
Special
Performances
Each year several
special/honor performances are scheduled during the year. Students eligible for
these performances will be notified in the mail. Auditions will be scheduled to
select the student(s) who will perform.
Honors Recital
This recital features
students in the music department who hold a Bennett, Marshall or Harrod Music
Scholarship. The Recital is held in the fall of the year, and auditions
normally are held 2-3 weeks before the recital. All students who hold any of the above music scholarships
are expected to audition. Students who hold an EPG Award are
allowed to also audition.
Graduation
Performances
Each year members of the
senior class are eligible to audition for special performances connected with
graduation. These include:
Baccalaureate
Phi
Kappa Phi
Honors
Convocation
Eligible seniors will be
notified by mail, and an audition date/time published. Seniors are eligible to
participate in the year they intend to go through graduation ceremonies.
NMEA Honor
Recital
All student members of
the local MENC chapter are eligible to audition for this recital, held each
year at the NMEA convention.
Senior Soloist
Each year members of the
current graduating class * may audition to perform as a "Senior
Soloist" at a spring concert. The solo will be with orchestral
accompaniment. Normally one soloist will be chosen, however, the music
department reserves the right to choose no member of the class, if no senior performs
an audition with sufficient quality, or to choose more than one soloist. A
senior who performs as a Senior Soloist and who elects to postpone graduation,
will not be eligible to audition and perform a Senior Soloist a second time.
Orchestral accompaniment will be provided by the Lincoln Civic Orchestra.
Auditions will be held during the very beginning of the Spring semester,** with
the audition date publicized before the end of the Fall semester. When choosing
a solo, the students and applied instructors should take into account the
orchestra in terms of length of solo, difficulty of accompaniment and
instrumentation. The accompaniment for the solo chosen must be readily
available. The solo used for the audition must be the solo intended for
performance if chosen as Senior Soloist. The solo selected must be
performed from memory, both at the audition and at the performance.
* Students are eligible to audition
during the academic year in which they are participating in commencement
ceremonies.
Students who are considering
graduating in December would be a member of the graduating class of the
following year, but they could opt to participate in the commencement exercises
of the previous year.
** Students not able to
make the audition, for whatever reason, on the scheduled date/time will not be
allowed to re-schedule the audition at a later time.
THE BENNETT MUSIC
SCHOLARSHIP *
These are awarded each
year to outstanding high school senior singers who plan to major in vocal music
at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Scholarships vary in amount and are renewable.
Students receiving a Bennett Music Scholarship must maintain a minimal grade
point average:
1) An overall grade point
average of 2.5 each semester.
2) A music grade point
average of:
a)
2.5 after the first semester
b)
2.75 after the second semester
c)
3.00 after each of the remaining semesters.
THE MARSHALL MUSIC
SCHOLARSHIP *
These are awarded each
year to outstanding high school senior instrumentalists who plan to major in
instrumental music at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Scholarships vary in amount
and are renewable. Students receiving a Marshall Music Scholarship must
maintain a minimal grade point average:
1) An overall grade point
average of 2.5 each semester.
2) A music grade point
average of:
a)
2.5 after the first semester
b)
2.75 after the second semester
c)
3.00 after each of the remaining semesters.
THE
HARROD MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP *
These are awarded each
year to outstanding high school senior pianists who plan to major in piano at
Nebraska Wesleyan University. Scholarships vary in amount and are renewable.
Students receiving a Harrod Music Scholarship must maintain a minimal grade
point average:
1) An overall grade point
average of 2.5 each semester.
2) A music grade point
average of:
a)
2.5 after the first semester
b)
2.75 after the second semester
c)
3.00 after each of the remaining semesters.
This scholarship is to be
awarded to students majoring in music, with preference to those studying
stringed instruments or the piano.
Scholarships vary in amount and are renewable. Students receiving a Fosbury Music Scholarship must maintain
a minimal grade point average:
1) An overall grade point
average of 2.5 each semester.
2) A music grade point
average of:
a)
2.5 after the first semester
b)
2.75 after the second semester
c)
3.00 after each of the remaining semesters.
* In order to qualify for
the Bennett, Marshall, Fosbury or Harrod Scholarships, students must be
enrolled each semester in the appropriate music curriculum, including music
theory, music history, applied music, large ensemble and Recitals 55.
These are awarded each
year to high school seniors. It is not necessary to be a music major to receive
a Music Ensemble Participation Grant, however, students must participate in a
performing music ensemble at Nebraska Wesleyan University as determined by the
music faculty and appropriate to the area for which they receive the
scholarship.
These scholarships and
grants are awarded by audition before the appropriate music faculty. General
auditions are held throughout the year for the awarding of scholarships/grants
the following year.
Special
Awards
Each year the Department
of Music gives special awards to students based on individual criteria for the
specific awards. Students eligible for the awards will receive a notification
of their eligibility during the second semester. These students will then need
to send in a letter to apply for the special awards for which they qualify.
Faculty will meet to determine the recipients of each of the scholarships.
Presser Music
Scholarship - Cash to student
Given by the Presser
Foundation. This scholarship is awarded solely on merit. The recipient will be
known as the Presser Scholar during their senior year.
Purdham-Benham
Scholarship - Tuition Credit
This scholarship is
awarded to a music major who will be a junior or senior the following year, has
a grade point average of at least 3.00, and has financial need as determined by
the Director of Financial Aid.
The William H.
and Marian B. Wyman Music Scholarship - Tuition
Credit
This scholarship is
awarded to a vocal music major in any degree program, who has at least a grade
point average of 3.00.
Ethel Mae Moor
Scholarship - Tuition Credit
This scholarship will be
awarded to a music major who will be at least a sophomore next year, has at
least a grade point average of 3.0, be taking private lessons in organ, piano,
violin, or voice, or enrolled in liberal arts, but planning to use her/his
musical education as a means to a career in music. Preference will be given to a student from Fairmont,
Nebraska.
The Mavis Folsom
Scholarship - Tuition Credit
This scholarship will be
awarded to a music major who will be at least a sophomore. Preference is given
to members of the Willard Sorority.
CAREER GUIDANCE
The Career Center,
located in the Student Center, offers help and assistance in planning career
decisions. Students who wish to
make use of the placement service are advised to contact the placement
counselor a year prior to graduation.
Your academic advisor can also provide assistance in making career
decisions.
LOCKERS
Music lockers are
available at the south end of the practice rooms on the east side (next to Band
- Room FA 120). You may check out
a padlock out through the Band Office.
When you no longer have use for the padlock please turn it back in to
the Office. In any event, the
padlock must be returned by the end of the academic year. Students can not provide their own
locks.
KEYBOARD
ACCOMPANIMENT
All student accompanists
will be assigned by Dr. Larry Jones.
USE OF MUSIC
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Please be aware that
student status does not automatically guarantee use of music facilities and
equipment. For a variety of
reasons, the department cannot permit unlimited after-hours use of rehearsal
rooms and/or musical equipment.
Therefore, only
short-term requests will be considered under normal circumstances. Please check with the department chair
about the use of any facilities or equipment in the music building.
"Equipment,
instruments, and materials owned by Nebraska Wesleyan University will not be
loaned for use off-campus by organizations or individuals without the express
consent of the Vice President in whose division these resources reside."
Adopted by vote of Music
Faculty and approved by NWU Administrative Council (5/16/00).
SEQUENTIAL COURSES
Students enrolled in any
series of sequential courses, such as music theory, class piano, etc., must receive
at least a "C-" in a given course in order to continue in the next
course. There will be no
exceptions.
APPLIED MUSIC
Students must enroll in
applied music until their degree requirements are met and the Senior Recital is
performed. Students interested in
the B.M. in Performance will be accepted conditionally for two semesters
following an audition. At the end
of two semesters, a faculty committee will determine the student's acceptance
or suitability for further pursuit of the applied degree by means of an
audition. The audition committee
will consist of at least four music faculty, two of whom are related to the
candidate's field.
Any student wishing to
change from another music degree to the B.M. with an applied major must
audition before a faculty committee for approval since a higher level of
performance is required.
Any student wishing to
change their major instrument, must audition before a faculty committee to
ascertain their level of proficiency on the new instrument. If the level is below where they were
on their prior instrument, they will have to make up the number of missing
semesters before graduating. Prior
to the conclusion of applied music instruction, students must also perform the
requisite recital on the new instrument.
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