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The building is generally open from before 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., except on evenings when special events are scheduled in the building. Music students may be in the building anytime, and can gain entrance via a special security code issued by Dr. Hopkins. See him for details.
Use of Facilities
Classrooms or rooms other than practice rooms should be used with the permission or at the direction of a member of the Music Faculty. Facilities may be scheduled for evening use with Dr. Hopkins. These various rooms should be used as regular practice rooms only when the equipment in the room or preparation for a recital requires their use.
Practice Rooms
Practice rooms are available on a sign-up basis. Schedules are posted on each room's door. Scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis, but students are requested to schedule practice in several rooms so as not to dominate a particular room. Practice rooms are available for general use twenty minutes after the start of the scheduled practice. Students are reminded that a minimum of 4-5 practice hours per week per applied music class should be scheduled.
Computers
First priority for computer use goes to members of the faculty and student assistants who are doing work for the Music Department. At other times, students are urged to become computer proficient, to take advantage of the college's resources and to use the computers as is necessary. On a as needed basis, access to computers is available to students. See Dr. Hopkins.
Lockers
Lockers are available for use by music students. Since the College can bear no responsibility for students' music and equipment, users should provide their own security locks. Lockers will be assigned, with priority for larger lockers going to students who use larger instruments or other equipment. Student assistants/Dr. Desotel will be responsible for locker assignments.
Student Lounge
The student lounge, Room 201, is available from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. It may be used for student meetings by reservation, study by individuals or small groups, and as a place for general relaxation prior to or after classes, rehearsals or practice. It should not be used as a place for sleeping, or in a way that is disturbing for those involved in classes, rehearsals or practice. Reasonable care for the furniture is expected; users should be sensitive to those who are involved with classes and practice in other parts of the building as well as meetings scheduled for the room.
Room 106
The office area, Room 106, is to be used by students and faculty who are using the computers or other equipment. This area, too, may be scheduled for special use. Personal items should not be left or stored in Room 106.
Bulletin Boards
The hallway bulletin boards will be "home" to the following: a Music Department/College calendar which will be maintained by the Music Faculty and Departmental student assistants, a current events board of clippings from various media sources and journals to enable our connection with artists and events around the world, special notices and opportunities, and a compilation of World Wide Web MUSIC sites to be added to as faculty or students find them. Additions to the departmental calendar and other board areas should be made through the Music Office or a music faculty member.
Music Classes
Courses for the Music Major
While the program of studies for each student will be developed according to student needs and interests, in general, Music Majors should follow the course sequence that follows later in this document. This procedure will minimize conflicts and enable a logical sequence of study. Questions should be addressed to advisors.
Independent Study
Honors courses and special courses are proposed by students in cooperation with their faculty advisor and approved by the Dean for Academic Affairs. This procedure should be completed by midterm of the semester that precedes the semester during which the special course is to take place.
Courses by Appointment
Courses that are a part of the Music Department's regularly scheduled offerings will be taught by appointment only in extreme circumstances and with the approval of Dr. Hopkins. Dropping a course, failing a course, electing alternative courses, working for double majors or a minor, or forgetting to take a course are not considered extreme circumstances.
Applied Music
Scheduling
Each faculty member will work with his/her applied music students to develop a mutually agreeable schedule. Faculty members cannot be expected to teach after normal hours or on weekends.
Attendance and Make-Up Lessons
Make-up lessons will be scheduled when the faculty member must miss a lesson for any reason. Students may make up missed lessons only when the faculty member is notified in advance and if a mutually agreeable time can be arranged. Emergency situations and illness will be considered, but notification of the faculty member is expected.
Recitals
In general, the Music Department requires students who are Music Majors and Minors to perform on a minimum of two recitals in the major performance area during the school year (general, studio or special recitals). Special guidelines for Senior and Junior recitalists accompany this document.
Juries
Every Music Major and Minor is required to participate in a jury examination of his/her major performing area during exam week of each semester. The juries will be by division. Professor Taylor will organize the Keyboard Division; Dr. DeSotel will organize the Instrumental Division; and Dr. Hopkins will organize the Vocal Division. Generally speaking, each student will be scheduled to evidence technical and artistic development and work in diverse repertory during a short individual examination before two or more members of the Music Faculty and/or invited expert panelists. Details of the Juries will be made available well in advance of exam week.
Senior/Junior Recitals
A Senior Recital is a requirement of all Music Majors and Minors. It is scheduled and planned in cooperation with and supervised by the student's applied music professor. Junior Recitals are not a requirement, but are opportunities for students who are well-prepared to present a segment of a recital featuring other Juniors or a Senior. The decision to present a Junior Recital will be made in cooperation with the student's applied music professor.
Accompanists
Students who need accompanists must schedule them through Professor Taylor and in consultation with the applied music professor. Students are reminded that accompanists are available to ACCOMPANY and NOT to teach notes to the performer.
Student Teaching and Internships
In order to receive teacher certification, students must apply for admission to the Education Department. This should be done as early as possible and no later than the sophomore year. Admission is contingent upon a passing score on the Praxis examination and the completion of various practica. Enrollment in Education courses may be denied/delayed until these requirements are met. Student teaching will not be allowed or scheduled until all requirements are met. Student teaching may NOT be done in a term when a student is involved in any major production, performing of the senior recital, or when other major events are taking place. Choral students will student teach in the fall to avoid touring and senior recital conflicts. Instrumental students may student teach as scheduled, given the above restrictions. Students who elect to work outside the above guidelines may require a 5th year of study to complete requirements.
Special practicum/internships may be arranged in pertinent fields in cooperation with the Office of Internships and a member of the Music Faculty. Internships should, like student teaching, avoid the conflicts noted in the paragraph above.
Special Responsibilities
Music Department General Recitals/Seminar/Meetings
The 9:30 a.m. period on Tuesdays or Thursdays will be used for General Recitals, Departmental meetings, PDP and advising. General recitals will be held in the Carter Center (occasionally Cole Hall) approximately once each month. These hours may be a time for special faculty or guest presentations, a time for meetings of Music Educators National Conference or other musical organizations, specially called meetings of the whole department, student meetings, Music Faculty meetings, etc. Students should not schedule lessons, laboratories (exception: single section required laboratories), work or other ongoing appointments during this time. A schedule of events will be posted in advance and all will be expected to attend. This is a time when connections between classes, lessons and ensembles can be made, special topics and interests addressed, and community building can take place. Students can help the members of the faculty by suggesting ways that this time can be helpful.
General Recitals
A schedule of general recitals accompanies this document. Locations will be announced. Performers on General Recitals are scheduled in the Music Office, Room 106, through a faculty member. Recitals are open to all members of the community, parents, and guests.
Attendance at Recitals and Special Musical Events
Music Majors and Minors are expected and required to attend all General Recitals, Senior and Junior Recitals, Faculty Recitals and musical programs in the Lyceum Series. These are events of special interest to students of music and comprise an important part of one's musical life and development. Moreover, it is exceedingly important for our musical community to support and celebrate the musical accomplishments of our Music Majors and Minors, and to be on hand to profit from the performance of professional artists' recitals/concerts. These events will be scheduled only for Monday-Thursday nights or on Sundays to avoid conflicts with weekend travel. Attendance will be taken and records kept of each music students' pattern of attendance. A schedule of these events will be developed early in the academic year and posted on the bulletin boards.
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