Table of ContentsMusic Student Handbook
Letter of Introduction
Music at Gustavus: A Commitment to Community
Section 1: General Information for Music Students
- The Facility
- Departmental Overview
- Department of Music Office
- Music Lab
- Student Storage Space
- Instrumental Rental Policy
- Room Keys
- Room and Concert Hall Reservations
- Music Rooms Fair Use Policy
- Lost and Found
- Smoking and Tobacco Use
Section 2: Faculty, Staff, and Organizations
- Department of Music Faculty
- Area Coordinators
- Office of Fine Arts
- The Music Council
Section 3: Academic Considerations for Music Students
- Curriculum I and The Arts (ARTS)
- Introductory Courses
- Curriculum II
- The Music Major
- The Music Minor
- Music Department Guidelines for Independent Study Proposals
Section 4: Applied Lessons
- Overview
- Registration and Audition Procedure
- Performance Requirements for Applied Lessons
- Double Performing Areas
- Practice Facilities
- The Jussi Björling Music Scholarship Program
- The Gustavus Music Colloquium Series
Section 5: Ensemble Performance
- Overview
- Registration and Audition Procedure
- Vocal Ensembles
- Instrumental Ensembles
- Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule
Section 6: Departmental Performance Philosophy
- Desired Outcomes of Individual Study
- Why Perform?
- The Performance Pyramid
Section 7: Solo Performance Opportunities for Students Enrolled in Applied Lessons
Required Performances
- Studio Classes and Area Seminars
- End-of-Semester Auditions
- Music Majors
- Jussi Björling Scholarship students
Optional Performances
- Departmental Student Recitals
- Student Recitals
- Christ Chapel Performances
- Concerto-Aria Competition
- Senior Honors Recital
Section 8: Recital Policies and Guidelines
- Required Recitals
- Student Recitals: Policy and Practice
- Auditions
- Programming
- Reserving a Recital Date
- Printed Programs
- Scheduling Rehearsals
- Specific Recital Guidelines
- Monday Night Recitals
- Saturday Showcase Recitals
- Informal Junior/Senior Recitals
- Concerto-Aria Competition Audition Information
- Senior Honors Recital Audition Information
Section 9: Accompanists
- Accompanist Policy
Section 10: Specific Advising information for Music Majors
Section 10.A
- The Major in Music
- Formal Declaration
- Areas of Emphasis
- Arts-Management
- Music-Business
- Music-Computer Science
- Music-Theatre
- Music-Therapy
Section 10.B
- Music Education Licensure
- Regarding Education Courses
- Program Requirements
- Piano Proficiency Policy
- Improvisation Requirement
Section 10.C
- Sample Course Schedules for Music Majors
- Major in Music
- Major in Music Education
- Music Education: Instrumental Licensure
- Music Education: Vocal Licensure
- Music Education: Vocal and Instrumental Licensure
Section 10.D
- Honors Programs
- Honors in Performance
- Honors in Composition
- Honors in History-Literature
Section 10.E
- The Sophomore Review
- Music Major Portfolio
Section 10.F
- The Senior Music Major Capstone Experience
Section 10.G
- Continued Graduate Study
- Career Opportunities for Music
Majors
- Composition
- Education
- Music Industry
- Performance
Form Index
General Forms
- Blank Semester Schedule
- End-of-Semester
Applied Music Information
Request for Accompanist
Student Evaluation of Teaching: Applied Lessons - Student Evaluation of Teaching: Ensembles
Recital Forms
- Senior Honors Recital Evaluation Form
- Monday Night Recital Sign-Up Form
- Saturday Morning Recital Sign-Up Form
- Pre-Recital Audition Form: Junior/Senior Recital
Forms for Music Majors
- Statement of Intent to Major in Music
- Audition for Music Major
- Major in Music – Emphasis in Education: Entrance Form
The Sophomore Review
Senior Capstone Experience
Honors Program Forms
- Departmental Honors Program Form (Application)
MUS 395: Honors in Performance
- Program Checklist
- Pre-Recital Audition Form
- Junior Recital Evaluation Form
- Senior Recital Evaluation Form
- Senior Project Written Document Evaluation Form
MUS 396: Honors in Composition
MUS 397: Honors in History-Literature
Revised: February, 2015