MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

MUSIC MAJOR ADVISING MANUAL

How to Use this Guide

Introduction:

This Music Major Advising Manual is the official reference guide to the Manhattanville College Music Department, containing information about requirements, policies, resources, departmental structure, and special opportunities. Although designed especially to assist music majors, the Handbook should also serve as a source of information for other students, faculty, advisors, administrators, and any interested people. The Music Faculty will revise the handbook annually.

What the Music Major Should Know (The Essential Starting Points):

The following general requirements are explained in detail either within this Manual or within the Music Department web site:
 (http://www.mville.edu/AcademicsandResearch/AcademicDepartments/Music/Default.aspx )

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All Music Majors must complete the Music Major Information Sheet each semester (Available in the Music Department Office)

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All Music Majors require 130 credits to graduate and must pursue specific sequences of courses in their academic programs. (See Degree Requirements and Recommended Sequence of Courses for a specific degree program)

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A successful audition is required for the BA in Music, the BMus in Music Education and the BA in Music with a concentration in Musical Theatre. (Audition requirements are posted on the Music Department Web Page)

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All Music Majors in the BA in Music, BMus in Music Education and BA in Music with a Concentration in Musical Theatre must meet ongoing performance requirements. (See Undergraduate Performance Requirements and Applied Music Requirements for the BA in Music)

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All Music Majors are required to meet the Concert Attendance Requirements each semester to remain majors in good standing. (See Concert Attendance Requirements)

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All Music students should be aware of the Classroom Attendance Policies for classes, ensembles and applied music lessons. (See Class and Lesson Attendance Policies)

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All Music Majors must complete the Sophomore Review for Satisfactory Progress towards Degree Requirements to be considered as a major and to receive approval for the first portfolio review  (See Satisfactory Progress towards Degree Requirements)

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All Music Majors must complete a successful Senior Evaluation. (See Senior Evaluation Requirements and The Senior Comprehensive Examination)

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All Music Majors with a concentration in Music Management must complete at least one semester of Internship and the Internship Seminar in Music Management, with associated internship hours. These can not be completed in the same semester. (See Procedures for an Internship in Music Management)

It is each student's responsibility to follow the requirements for the Music Major. Members of the Music Faculty are available to assist with understanding requirements, but each student should be clear about requirements and responsibilities.

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