Jury Examinations

All students must take a jury exam at the end of each semester on their primary applied instrument or voice. The music jury is comprised of music faculty and the student's applied instructor. The main purposes of this examination are (1) to encourage each student to attain a high level of music performance, (2) to assess and discuss the student's progress, (3) to provide the student with a written evaluation of the examination. The grade from the Jury represents 50% of the student's grade for the applied instrument. If no progress is evident from semester to semester and the student continues to demonstrate deficiencies, withdrawal from the program will be recommended. Faculty will assign jury times to students a minimum of two weeks prior to the assigned jury examination. Repertoire and exam sheets will be available and must be completed with the student's applied instructor. Instructions on where each exam will be held for each area of study will also be posted and emailed to students.

Music Therapy Juries

Music Therapy students must demonstrate proficiency on piano, guitar and voice prior to fieldwork and internship courses (MUS 3740, MUS 3750, MUS 4600, MUS 4610, MUS 5200, MUS 5210). Students must pass music therapy juries in order to progress in the sequence of courses (see Music Therapy Handbook).

Music Education Juries

All Music Education majors must demonstrate proficiency in sight singing, conducting, piano and secondary instruments to progress in the sequence of courses to field observation and student teaching. Further details are outlined under Music Education Requirements.