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Recitals, Juries, and Proficiencies
4.90 Grading Policy--Applied
Wind and Percussion Majors March 9,
2005 Policies pertaining to applied
wind and percussion students majoring in music are:
Grading
The semester grade for applied lessons will be determined by the following:
1. SCALE EXAMINATION
A. All scales and arpeggios must be memorized
B. Time limit of 30 seconds for each scale, 15 seconds for each arpeggio
C. Scales will be played in a chromatic sequence (ascending by ˝ steps).
D. All scales in any one form must be played before playing the scales in
any other form.
E. Freshmen (1st semester)—all major scales and arpeggios
Freshmen (2nd semester)—add natural-minor
Sophomores (1st semester)—add harmonic-minor
Sophomores (2nd semester)—add melodic-minor
F. Ranges for scales:
Flute and Clarinet – all scales 2 octaves
Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon – B-flat through F, 2 octaves; F-sharp through A,
one octave
Brass – As determined by instructor
Percussion – All scales 2 octaves
G. Scale exams will be given at the end of each semester by the appropriate
full time teacher.
H. Scales and arpeggios should be played in the following form:
2. PERFORMANCE JURY
The performance jury will be heard by all full-time members of the
instrumental faculty and appropriate part-time faculty. The jury will be
8-10 minutes in length and will consist of a solo with piano accompaniment
and etudes as assigned by the instructor.
3. SEMESTER LESSONS PREPARATION, PERFORMANCE, AND ATTENDANCE
Three missed lessons can result in a grade of F for the semester. Please
make every effort to be prepared and to attend lessons.
FINAL GRADE
The applied instructor will assign a final semester grade by applying one of
the following methods:
1. The final grade will be the average between the scale examination,
performance jury grade, and semester lessons grade. The average of these
three grades may be raised or lowered one letter grade by the applied
instructor. A final grade of ‘A’ will not be given unless the student has
received a grade of ‘A’ on the scale examination.
2. If a student plays a junior or senior recital during a semester, the
final grade will be by the average of the recital grade and the
lessons-preparation grade. The average of these two grades may be raised or
lowered one letter grade by the applied instructor.
3. Students who have played their senior recital are not required to play
the performance jury. Grades for these students are determined by the
instructor. However, if these students choose to play on the jury they may
do so and their grade will then be determined as listed in #2.
STUDENT RECITALS
All music majors will perform at least once during each semester on a
Tuesday recital. Performances must be approved by the instructor. You may
receive a grade of ‘I’ if you do not perform on recital. First semester
students are exempted from this.
JUNIOR AND SENIOR RECITALS
Students giving junior or senior recitals are required to sign up for a
recital date and auditorium rehearsal times in the music office. These dates
need to be approved by the applied instructor and two additional faculty
members. Follow all policies in the Department of Music Handbook for
recitals. Students performing on recital will be exempted from the semester
jury.
PRACTICE TIME
The number of daily practice hours should equal to the number of
semester-credit hours.
METHODS AND MATERIALS
Students are expected to buy etude books, solos, technical studies, and
other literature needed for lessons.
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