MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

UNDERGRADUATE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

(Est. Fall, 1986)

(Revised, Fall, 1988 and Spring, 1993 and 1997)

Candidates for B.A. in Music, BA in Musical Theatre,  or B.Mus. in Music Education: For Major Instrument or V0ice:

1. Freshman and Sophomore years:

a) At least one solo or ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert.

2. Junior year:

a) At least one solo appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert.
b) At least one ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert.

3. Senior year:

    Candidates for BA in Music , BA in Musical Theatre and BMus in Music as part of the combined BMus/MAT Honors Program

a) Prepare a full-length solo recital on the major instrument or voice for performance before a jury. (Usually during Spring Semester)
b) Make at least one ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert.

    Candidates for B.Mus. (Major in Music Education) -- not the Honors Program

a) Prepare a half-length (or optional full-length) solo recital on major instrument or voice for performance before a jury. (Usually during Spring Semester)
b) Make at least one ensemble appearance each semester on an approved public recital or concert.

Each of the public appearances stated above requires the written approval of both the individual's applied music instructor and the Director of Music. (See Recital Participation Permission Form)

4. Other Performances Opportunities:

    For Piano as a secondary instrument:

1. All candidates, except for those in the Musical Theatre concentration and the combined Honors Program, are required to study piano for a minimum of four semesters, on campus.

2. Students in the Musical Theatre concentration and the combined BMus/MAT Honors Program must study piano for a minimum of six semesters on campus

3. At the fourth semester jury examination a determination will be made as to the piano competency of the candidate. Candidates may be required to continue their piano studies on campus until they are able to satisfy the secondary piano competency requirement.

4. Secondary piano students are strongly urged to take part in public performances and/or make use of their piano skills in other ways.

    Candidates for a B.A. degree in Music Management:

1. All such candidates are encouraged to develop performance skills in at least one instrument or voice. It is the Department's recommendation that all such candidates enroll regularly for applied music lessons and take part in appropriate public recitals and concerts.

    Master Classes and Clinics:

1. All matriculated music majors are required to participate in Master Classes or Clinics as offered by their respective Applied Music teachers. Quality of participation in such classes will be reflected in the semester's applied music grade.

    Jury Examinations:

1. Applied music jury examinations will be held each semester during exam week.

2. All students enrolled in applied music lessons are required to take a jury examination on each instrument or in voice at the end of the semesters during which the study took place.

3. Students can be excused from a jury examination only for medical or extremely unusual circumstances and with the approval of the Dean of Studies and the Director of Music.

4. The Jury grade counts for 30% of the term's final Applied Music grade.

5. Written Jury evaluations are kept on file in the Music Department office and students may read their own forms.