The University of Michigan School of Music Student Handbook

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1 The University of Michigan School of Music Student Handbook Undergraduate and Graduate Student Information Mission Statement 3 School of Music General Information 3-8 School of Music Academic Information 8-12 Financial Aid and Scholarship Information 12 Information for Undergraduate Students General and Academic Information Undergraduate Degree Programs Degree Program Listing 17 Degree Program Information Curriculum Outlines Undergraduate Course Descriptions Performance Course Information Information for Graduate Students General and Academic Information Graduate Degree Programs Degree Program Listing Curriculum Descriptions Graduate Course Descriptions Information Index/Contacts University Academic Calendar 133 Index

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3 Graduate & Undergraduate Information Mission Statement The University of Michigan School of Music is committed to the following goals: To provide highly effective teaching in a comprehensive range of courses to selectively admitted music students, as well as University students in other disciplines who elect music courses. To encourage, assist, and reward the creative, scholarly, and professional achievement of faculty, especially as such achievement enhances the effectiveness in teaching. To serve to the community, the region, and the State of Michigan through public performances and pre-college outreach programs. To provide leadership nationally and internationally in the world of music, especially in higher education. To assert the significant value of the arts among disciplines in this University. To encourage ethnic, racial, and gender diversity in the University and in the wider artistic community. To exploit the advantages of a comprehensive School of Music that is part of a major research University. School of Music General Information This Handbook is the student s academic contract with the University of Michigan School of Music. The curriculum of the student s degree program is listed within this Handbook, and lists the requirements for earning each degree. If a curriculum changes during matriculation, the student has the option of completing the original curriculum or the new one, but not a combination of both. Silent advisors can assist in course selection, though in the event of any discrepancy between the Handbook and the silent advisor, the Handbook is the official document of requirements. General Standards for Students The University of Michigan is committed to the basic principle of entrusting each student with a high degree of academic and personal freedom throughout enrollment. The School of Music encourages its students to protect and utilize this freedom with wisdom and good judgment, and to accept the responsibility inherent in such freedom. Academic Code of Conduct Honesty, fairness, and trust are fundamental values upon which the University is founded. The academic conduct of students enrolled in the School of Music is governed by its rules and policies. Each member of the School of Music should realize that deception for the purposes of individual gain or convenience is an offense against the other members of the School and the University. Such dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following: Plagiarism: Submitting the work of another person as one s own; stealing the ideas, data, or written work of others; copying the work of others without proper acknowledgment; or otherwise taking credit falsely. Cheating: Using unauthorized notes, study aids, or information from another student or from another student s paper on an examination, including cheating by electronic means on a computeradministered examination; altering a graded work after it has been returned and submitting the work for re-grading; allowing another person to do one s work and submitting the work as one s own; or submitting one s own work previously submitted for another course without fully revealing the circumstances to the instructor. Aiding and Abetting Dishonesty: Providing material or information to another person with knowledge that these materials or information will be improperly used. School of Music 3

4 Graduate & Undergraduate Information Dishonesty in Reporting the Results of Research: Misrepresenting data or information, or reporting false or misleading data or information including fabrication, improper adjustment of results, selective reporting for purposes of deception, omission of conflicting data for purposes of deception, or presenting information not gathered in accordance with appropriate methods for collecting or analyzing data, and failing to include a substantially accurate account of the method by which the information was gathered or analyzed. Falsification of Records and Official Documents: Altering documents affecting academic records; providing false information with intent to undermine the orderly functioning of the School of Music or the University; forging signatures or falsifying information on an official academic document, election form, drop/add form, late drop form, grade report, transcript, letter of permission, petition, or any document designed to meet or exempt a student from a regulation or procedure of the School of Music or the University, including making alterations after a document is signed. Unauthorized or Malicious Interference or Tampering with Computer Property: Stealing, destroying, or tampering with the computer software, files, or data of others for purposes of academic gain or convenience. When a complainant believes that academic dishonesty may have taken place, he or she should present the evidence to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. The Dean will arrange for a hearing to determine whether the evidence is admissible. In the event that it is not, the case shall be dismissed. If the evidence is admissible, the Hearing Board must determine whether the evidence is sufficient. In the event that it is not, the case shall be dismissed. If the evidence is sufficient, the defendant is adjudged guilty of the infraction and the Hearing Board must take such action as is appropriate. Penalties for plagiarism, cheating, aiding and abetting dishonesty, dishonesty in reporting the results of research, falsification of records and official documents, and unauthorized or malicious interference or tampering with computer property are spelled out in the Manual of Procedures for Dealing with Infractions of the Code of Academic Conduct for the School of Music. This is available in the office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. Non-Academic Conduct Students at the University of Michigan expect members of their community to be responsible for their actions and to respect the rights of others. These expectations are not meant to limit students constitutional right to freedom of expression. The non-academic conduct of students enrolled in the School of Music is governed by the rules and policies of the University, which are published in full in the Insider s Guide and Rounding Out A2 of the University of Michigan. Additional copies are available at the Campus Information Center on the main-floor lobby of the Pierpont Commons on North Campus. Signatures Except for office staff specifically authorized to sign for their supervisors, no person may sign the name of another person to any University document. Forging the name of a faculty member or administrator is a serious offense and may result in disciplinary action under the School of Music Code of Academic Conduct. Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy While the emphasis of this policy is on prevention and assistance for problems associated with alcohol and other drugs, the offer of help and the willingness to accept assistance do not preclude sanctions or excuse students, faculty, or staff members from their obligations to the School of Music or their liability under relevant laws. Consideration of sanctions may be necessary when alcohol or other drug use is associated with problems such as poor work performance, poor attendance, destruction of property, injury to individuals, and unlawful possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of alcohol and other drugs on University property or as part of University activities. The School of Music Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy is distributed at orientation, and copies are available in the Deans offices. 4 School of Music

5 Graduate & Undergraduate Information Observance of Religious Holidays It is the policy of the University of Michigan to make every reasonable effort to allow members of the University community to observe their religious holidays without academic penalty. Absence from classes or examinations for religious reasons does not relieve students from responsibility for any part of the coursework required during the period of absence. Students who expect to miss classes, examinations, or other assignments as a consequence of their religious observance shall be provided with a reasonable alternative opportunity to complete such academic responsibilities. It is the obligation of the students to provide faculty with reasonable notice of the dates of religious holidays on which they will be absent. Students who are absent on days of examinations or class assignments shall be offered an opportunity to make up the work, without penalty, unless it can be demonstrated that a makeup opportunity would constitute an unreasonable burden on the faculty. Should disagreement arise over what constitutes an unreasonable burden or any aspect of this policy, parties involved should contact the Department Chair, the Dean of the School of Music, or the Ombudsperson. Conflict Resolution The Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR) is responsible for administering the University s Code of Student Conduct. The Code sets forth the values of our University Community, establishes the types of behaviors which violate those values, and establishes a process for resolving allegations of misconduct. The Resolution Coordinator reviews and investigates alleged student misconduct and provides support to alleged violators as well as complainants. The Resolution Coordinator also educates the University community about the standards set forth in the Code. The involvement of any student in the resolution process is confidential. For further information please call Student Grievance Procedure A. Any student of the University of Michigan having a complaint against a member of the School of Music faculty or staff, or a School of Music policy should attempt to resolve the matter through informal discussion or other appeal to teaching or administrative personnel of the School of Music. This procedure may be used in any matter relating to discrimination in violation of University or School Policy. B. If a satisfactory resolution of the matter cannot be achieved informally, the student should follow these procedures: Within ninety (90) days of the date of the alleged offense or the date of origin of the alleged condition, the student should write directly to the Dean of the School of Music, setting forth as succinctly and clearly as possible the nature of the complaint together with specific suggestions for a satisfactory remedy of the matter. The Dean s Office will contact the faculty or staff member involved in writing, advising him/her that the complaint has been received and that it is being referred to the appropriate Associate Dean. The Associate Dean s Office will contact the defendant within five (5) academic calendar days after receipt of the complaint from the Dean and arrange a meeting as soon as scheduling permits. The Associate Dean and the complainant will meet privately and confer regarding a resolution. After the meeting, the Associate Dean will meet with the relevant individual(s) to confer regarding a resolution. The Associate Dean will write a report within five (5) academic calendar days and provide copies to the Dean and the complainant. If the issue is not resolved to the complainant s satisfaction, he/she may, within three (3) academic calendar days, make further appeal to the Dean by calling the Dean s Office and asking for a meeting as soon as scheduling permits. After the meeting, the Dean will meet with the relevant individual(s) to confer regarding a resolution. If the Dean is unable to reach a resolution to the problem, he/she will write a report and place the matter on the Executive Committee s agenda as soon as possible. The Executive Committee will be provided with copies of the student s complaint, the Associate School of Music 5

6 Graduate & Undergraduate Information Dean s report, and the Dean s report. The Executive Committee may, at its discretion, appoint an ad hoc committee to investigate the matter within five (5) academic calendar days. The disposition of the further appeal by the Executive Committee or by the ad hoc committee will be described in writing to the appellant and the complainant. Identification Card Students can have an ID card made at the Entree Office in the Pierpont Commons on North Campus or in the basement of the Student Activities Building on Central Campus. ID cards are distributed to incoming students during orientation and become valid upon registration for the current term. An ID card is needed to register, check out library books, use the health service or recreation facilities, buy tickets to athletic events, etc. If a card is lost or damaged, students may apply for a replacement in the Entree office for a fee. Wolverine Access Wolverine Access is the University s central website for student business. It allows students to conduct many tasks from any computer with internet access. They can update their address information, view course schedules and complete registration tasks, access class schedules, and review their academic and financial aid records. Students must have access to their University assigned uniqname and password in order to use any features of Wolverine Access other than the course schedule. Specific information and help in using the website is available in the on-line help section of any Wolverine Access panel. The URL for Wolverine Access is Directory Information Public faculty, staff, and student information is electronically accessible via the on-line campus directory service ( This directory can be used from most computers to locate the addresses, telephone numbers, and addresses of members of the University community. The directory is protected so it cannot be used to produce mass mailing lists, but the information is otherwise publicly available on a world-wide basis. Changes to the address information contained in the on-line directory can be made through Wolverine Access ( Electronic Documentation and Recording The University will request permission from students to create photographs, videotape, film, audio recordings, web-cast or cable-cast content, or other documentation that the University feels may benefit education or research. This documentation may also be sold or published for academic purposes or other professional forums determined proper by the University. Hall Use Policy The three halls located on the first floor of the Moore Building - the Rehearsal Hall, Britton Recital Hall, and McIntosh Theatre, as well as the Cady Room in the Stearns Building - are primarily used for School of Music courses, concerts, recitals, special performances, and rehearsals. The use of these spaces for rehearsal purposes is highly restricted. For more details regarding scheduling policies, please consult the Coordinator in the Scheduling Office at Theatre Department rehearsal and performance space is scheduled by the Theatre Department and by University Productions. Classroom Use Policy Classrooms located on the second floor of the Moore Building (rooms ) may be used for practice for up to two hours a day per student or ensemble. Room schedules are posted on the classroom door. For more information and scheduling policies regarding classroom use, please consult the Coordinator in the Scheduling Office. Theatre Department classroom requests may be made to the Department of Theatre and Drama, Room 2550 Frieze Building. Practice Room Policy Practice rooms are available on the lower level of the Moore Building for the use of all students enrolled in the School of Music. Please observe the following guidelines when using the these rooms 6 School of Music

7 Graduate & Undergraduate Information and when practicing in the second floor classrooms: DO NOT leave instruments unattended in practice rooms. The School of Music will not be held responsible for stolen items anywhere within the building. DO NOT smoke, eat, or drink in the practice rooms. DO NOT practice in the lounge, hallways, or stairwells, or restrooms. Practice rooms with grand pianos (odd numbered rooms ) are available for use by authorized piano majors and principals only. A key card and reserved practice time system is in place to ensure that only authorized users have access to the grand pianos. See the Piano Use Guide available in Room 1245 for details. Rooms 1169, 1182, 1188, and 1190, used by graduate student instructors in voice, and rooms 1183 and 1185, used by graduate student instructors in piano, are not available for practice. If a practice room is empty for more than 15 minutes, it will be assumed available. Students cannot hold a place in a practice room with books, music, etc. This includes both assigned and unassigned rooms. Recital Policy and Recital Grace Periods Degree recitals are a requirement for graduation in a student s chosen degree. Recitals to be given in the Fall term may be booked beginning the first Monday in August of that calendar year. Recitals to be given in the Winter term may be booked beginning the first Monday in November. Non-degree recitals (performances for which there is no written degree requirement) must be approved by the appropriate Associate Dean and may be booked no earlier than six weeks in advance of the requested date. Every effort will be made to accommodate these requests. With the permission of their major instructor, students may present their Senior or Master s Recital in the first four weeks of the next term after the recital was originally scheduled (or two weeks of a half term). This grace period, which may not be extended by use of an Incomplete (I) grade, applies in the situations of Winter term to Spring Half-term, Winter to Fall, and Fall to Winter. Recital dates and times for the upcoming term in both Britton Recital Hall and McIntosh Theatre, are posted a week prior to the date students can begin requesting them. An information sheet, recital request form, and School of Music events calendar may be found outside the Scheduling Office. It is recommended that students consult the calendar a few weeks in advance to ensure their first or second choices do not conflict with other School of Music events. Leave of Absence Policy Students may choose to take time off from their college courses to pursue other studies or special initiatives. Any School of Music student may take off one full term (Fall or Winter) without applying for readmission. A student choosing to take off two consecutive terms (Fall-Winter or Winter-Fall) or more must apply for readmission (see Readmission Policy). Readmission Policy Any undergraduate student who has not been enrolled for two consecutive terms (Fall-Winter or Winter-Fall) or more must contact the School of Music Office of Admissions and Student Services to apply for readmission. Applications for readmission are evaluated based on the criteria and expectations in effect at the time of readmission rather than those in effect at the time of original admission. Similarly, a student who is readmitted must satisfy the degree requirements in effect at the time of readmission rather than those in effect at the time of original admission. A student seeking readmission will normally be required to re-audition. Not Candidate for Degree Not Candidate for Degree (NCFD) status is intended for persons who wish to increase their knowledge or improve their skills but who do not wish to pursue a degree. It carries no implication with respect to subsequent regular admission to a degree program. All course elections of NCFD students are subject to the availability of faculty time and classroom space. Only full-time NCFD students are eligible to enroll for performance instruction. Because degree-seeking students at any level are given priority, it is unlikely that an NCFD student will be able to enroll for performance instruction with a regular faculty member. School of Music 7

8 Graduate & Undergraduate Information Jobs Finding a job while you are a student: Music students interested in work-study or hourly employment may contact the Coordinator of Ensembles, the Director of Admissions, the Circulation Supervisor in the Music Library, or the Administrative Associate of the Department of Theatre and Drama. There is also a Jobs Board outside of Room 2315 Moore. Finding a job upon graduation: The Career Planning and Placement Office in Room 3200 of the Student Activities Building provides information about careers and occupations as well as occupational supply and demand. Each student is urged to register and to create a credentials file in the Career Planning and Placement Office, Room Information concerning job openings in music is available in the Music Library, and in the Associate Dean s Office, Room 2277 Moore. School of Music Academic Information Advising An important part of a student s education is to develop self-reliance and the ability to make choices, as well as to appraise one s own performance and intellectual growth. Likewise, the responsibility for earning a degree rests with the student. To aid in this development and to assist in making educated decisions, advisors are provided in all programs within the School of Music. The advisor can be key to learning what resources are available and how to make the most of them. The more an advisor knows about a student and her/his goals, the more useful the counseling will be. Advisors can interpret degree requirements, explain school policies and procedures, describe appropriate course options for a student s interests and aspirations, help plan strategies, and assist with any academic difficulty a student might encounter. The advisor should be consulted at least twice each semester, preferably at the beginning, and again approximately halfway through the term (during the early registration period). As with any resource, consulting an advisor early can be extremely helpful in remedying any problem a student may experience. Progress Toward a Degree A student is expected to elect courses consistent with the curriculum of his or her declared major and is expected to make satisfactory progress toward the completion of that degree. Although academic advisors assist with course selections, the completion of degree requirements is the student s responsibility. Attendance and Absences Students should account for their absences to their instructors and advisor when appropriate and may expect unexcused absences to be reflected in their final grade. Those who have been absent from any one course for more than three consecutive weeks will not receive credit for the course unless permission to continue is granted by the instructor and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Students who are absent from all courses for more than three consecutive weeks may be required to withdraw from the School for the rest of the term. Application for permission to continue enrollment must be made to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Changing or Adding a Program Degree Students who would like to change the program or degree they are pursuing, or add a second program or degree within the School of Music, should complete the Program/Degree Change form found on the web at After approval by the appropriate departments, the completed form should be returned to the School of Music Registrar in Room 2290 Moore. PLEASE NOTE: In some cases an audition is required before a student can change degree programs. Registration Before registering for classes, students should meet with their advisors to help determine a class schedule based on degree requirements and personal goals. Advising appointments should be scheduled separately from such meetings as private instruction or coaching. Together with the advisor, a student will fill out a registration worksheet and any necessary performance request forms. Students must see individual instructors for overrides for any independent study courses, 8 School of Music

9 Graduate & Undergraduate Information or courses which require either departmental or instructor s consent. Before attempting to register, check Wolverine Access ( for information on closed courses. Registration appointments are sent to the student electronically through their account and can be verified through Wolverine Access, where information regarding the registration process can be accessed through the online help panels. Students will need both their uniqname and password in order to view any information other than the University s Course Schedule. Students may make changes to their class schedules freely through the end of the third week of classes. Electronic registration is disconnected at the end of week three and any changes made thereafter require the student to appear in person at the Registrar s Office in the Pierpont Commons, or the LS&A building. During weeks four, five, and six, students must complete the Drop/Add worksheet to add a class, change class status from visit to credit, or increase the number of credit hours. Drop/Add worksheets require signature approval from the academic advisor and class instructor and must be validated by the appropriate staff member before being carried by the student to the Office of the Registrar. After the sixth week, the School does not expect further changes in a student s program. School of Music policy is that no such changes will be permitted, except for medical reasons, and provided that an incomplete is unacceptable to the instructor of the course, and that a written statement is submitted by a physician confirming that continued enrollment in the course is not feasible. If there are still necessary changes, a late drop/add petition is required along with the drop/add worksheet. This form can be found on the web at Please see page 16 for LSA and School of Music drop/add policies. Unsatisfactory progress or a failing grade in a course are not considered acceptable reasons for dropping the course after the sixth week (fourth week of a half-term). Similarly, being too busy is not an acceptable reason for dropping a course after the sixth week (fourth week) unless there are compelling circumstances. Overrides An override is authorization to elect a course that requires either departmental or instructor consent, or which is already closed due to enrollment limits. If the instructor approves a student s request for an override, he/she reports the student s name, ID, and appropriate class number information to the School of Music Registrar, who then enters the override electronically. An instructor s permission does NOT constitute registration for the course. Students must still register using Wolverine Access within 24 hours after the override is reported. Part-Time or Overload Enrollment Full-time enrollment in the School of Music for undergraduates is 12 to 18 hours during full terms and 5 to 9 hours during half terms. Full-time enrollment for graduate students is 9 to 15 hours for full terms, and 4 to 6 hours during half-terms. Permission to elect other than full time enrollment must be requested by completing the Part-Time/Overload Enrollment form found online at www. music.umich.edu, and then approved by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in Room 2277 Moore. Although undergraduate students taking more than 18 hours are charged extra tuition for each additional hour, there are no extra fees for graduate students taking more than 15 hours. Because Wolverine Access will not allow registration beyond 18 hours for undergraduates and 15 hours for graduates, students should visit the Registrar s Office in person to register for additional credit hours. The election of performance instruction only does not represent satisfactory progress toward a degree, and will not ordinarily be approved. Disenrolling from Courses Disenrollment refers to canceling an early registration before the term s first day of regular registration. A student who withdraws or drops a course after the deadline will be liable for tuition. This applies also to courses for which the student completed early registration. during the preceding term, and failed to disenroll even though she/he may never have attended classes. Withdrawing from All Courses To withdraw from all courses after a semester begins, a student should obtain a Withdrawal Notice from the School of Music Registrar and present the form, with his or her student ID card, at the Entree Office in the Pierpont Commons or Window A in the LS&A Building. A student withdrawing School of Music 9

10 Graduate & Undergraduate Information before the end of the sixth week of classes (third week of classes in a half-term) may be eligible for a partial refund of tuition. Performance Instruction Performance studio assignments are determined by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in consultation with the department chairs. While every effort is made to accommodate the wishes of both students and faculty members in making studio assignments, all elective instruction is subject to the availability of faculty time. Students requesting performance classes should submit the Individual Studio Assignment in Music Performance form found online at This form must be submitted each term even if the student wishes to continue studying with the same instructor. A complete list of the performance faculty is available on the School of Music web page and outside the Office of Admissions and Student Services, Room 2290 Moore building. Instructional assignments are confirmed through electronic mail within the three week Drop/Add period each fall and winter term. Students are responsible for confirming accurate class election information upon notification of instructional assignments. Those who preregister for performance instruction may need to amend their registration when instructional assignments are finalized. The Term Repertory Report in Applied Music or Music Performance asks students to summarize their progress through literature studied in lessons during the current term. This form is completed at the option of the instructor. Independent Study Registering for an independent study course requires the submission of a completed Independent Study form which can be found online at Upon request, the completed form requires an instructor s signature and is then returned to the Admissions Office in Room 2290 Moore. Course Waiver or Substitution Request Students wishing to either substitute one course for another required course, or to waive a required course, must complete a Request for Course Waiver or Substitution form, which can be obtained from the Student Services Office, Room 2290 Moore. The completed form is to be approved by the appropriate academic advisor and department chair, and returned to either the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in Room 2277 Moore five days before the end of classes for that term. Waivers received after this time will not be considered. Final action will be taken by the Council of Departmental Representatives or the Faculty Council on Graduate Studies, and notification will be sent to the student once action has been completed. No credit is given for a course that is waived. Requests for waiver of major ensembles by new, transfer, and continuing students, must be filed no later than the last day of the registration period for the term in which the waiver is being sought. Transfer of Credit Transferring credit completed prior to enrollment: Some or all credits completed by undergraduate transfer students at another college or university may transfer. The Undergraduate Admissions Office evaluates non-music academic credits and the School of Music evaluates all professional credit. Some previous college work may be given equivalent course credit if it corresponds closely to a School of Music course. Previous courses may transfer as departmental credit in a general area such as history or humanities, if they are not equivalent to a specific School of Music course. A Credit Evaluation Report is prepared from final official transcripts submitted by the previous institution. This report lists all courses and credits which transfer to the University of Michigan academic record, and a copy will be made available to the student. The Credit Evaluation Report must be shown to the advisor when choosing classes, though this report cannot be prepared until a final, official transcript from the previous institution is submitted to the School of Music Office of Admissions and Student Services. 10 School of Music

11 Graduate & Undergraduate Information Transferring credit completed at a nother institution while enrolled in the School of Music: An undergraduate may transfer no more than 75 semester hours of credit toward a Bachelor s degree in the School of Music, including a maximum of 62 semester hours from an accredited two-year college. An undergraduate who has not exceeded these limits may take additional course work offcampus and apply to transfer it to the ongoing UM record. Master s level graduate students may apply to transfer up to 6 credit hours to their ongoing academic record. Though credits cannot be transferred into doctoral programs, some departments may consider a waiver of a course based on work taken elsewhere. Students should consider their doctoral advisor or department for further information. Examinations/Juries Students may be examined at any time, with or without notice, on any part of the coursework in a given class. The majority of classes will have final examinations at the end of the term. The schedule of final examinations is fixed by the University, and is distributed through the Registrar s Office website: A student should record the dates and times of exams at the beginning of the semester. No travel plans should conflict with these dates. Plane, train, or bus tickets purchased early, are NOT an excuse to miss classes or exams. Classes can extend to 5:00pm the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday, so plans should be made accordingly. Juries are final examinations in performance courses. Students enrolled in performance courses with catalog numbers 100, 139, 240, 440, 539, and 639 are required to present a formal jury during the final examination period. Students enrolled in other courses may be required to present an informal jury in any semester, at the discretion of the instructor. Accompanists are required for formal juries. Grades and Scholastic Standing An Academic Report is the cumulative record of courses elected, grades, averages, and other matters relating to the progress of the student and is maintained by the Office of the University Registrar. With proper identification, an individual may obtain an official copy of his/her academic record by placing an order at the General Information windows in the lobby of the LSA Building or at the Entree Office in the Pierpont Commons on North Campus. An unofficial copy of the Academic Report may be obtained on-line through Wolverine Access (wolverineaccess.umich.edu), at the General Information windows of the LSA Building, or the Entree Office. For further information, call 734/ School of Music grades range from A+ through E, and carry honor points. Grades of S (satisfactory), U (unsatisfactory), I (incomplete), VI (official audit), P (pass), and F (fail) are also used; these marks do not carry honor points. The decision to elect a course under the pass-fail option must be made within the first six weeks of the term, and once made, must be adhered to. Instructors are not notified of the pass/fail election, and will report grades as usual. The Office of the Registrar will translate the instructor s grades as A+ through C- entered on the transcript as P (pass), and any grades below entered on the transcript as F (fail). A course elected as pass-fail will carry credit but no honor points. Additional information regarding the pass-fail option is outlined in the appropriate undergraduate and graduate section of this handbook. Double Enrollment An undergraduate with six or fewer hours remaining to complete a Bachelor s Degree in the School of Music may apply for admission to a Master s program for the term in which the bachelor s degree is expected. If admitted, the student may enroll for both undergraduate and graduate courses, and receive graduate credit for course work beyond the undergraduate degree requirements. Admission to the Master s program, if approved, is contingent upon receipt of the Bachelor s Degree. A double-enrolled student is subject to graduate fees for all courses elected. Double enrollment may not be continued beyond one term. A student with six or fewer hours remaining to complete the Master s Degree may apply for admission to the Specialist in Music program for the term in which the Master s Degree is expected. Admission to the specialist School of Music 11

12 Graduate & Undergraduate Information program, if approved, is contingent upon receipt of the master s degree. Double enrollment may not be continued beyond one term. Application for Graduation Students wishing to graduate must complete both sides of the blue Degree/Diploma Application card within the first four weeks of the term of expected graduation, and return it to the School of Music Registrar in Room 2290 of the Moore Building. This form indicates that a student believes all requirements for his/her degree have been, or are about to be met. A student will not be considered for graduation without this request. Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Need Based Financial Aid University and federally funded need-based financial aid programs (including University grants and loans, Pell Grants, College Work Study, Perkins Loans, and Stafford Loans) are administered by the Office of Financial Aid (OFA), Room 2011, Student Activities Building. Continuing students who wish to be considered for the full range of need-based aid programs must complete the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) and submit it before April 1 in any calendar year. Be sure all analysis forms are sent to the University of Michgan Office of Financial Aid Application materials and further instructions are available on the Office of Financial Aid website at Merit-Based Scholarships Any currently admitted undergraduate or graduate student in the School of Music may apply for a merit-based scholarship. All incoming students are automatically reviewed for a scholarship award through the admission application. First year graduate and undergraduate students currently receiving a scholarship need not complete an application. Second, third and fourth year undergraduate students, as well as second year graduate students who currently receive scholarship support through the School of Music, must reapply. Beginning in January, applications are available in Room 2277 Moore; completed applications for the following academic year must be returned by the first Monday in February. Dance students who wish to be considered for merit based awards should see their department chair and must apply each year. All Theatre students are automatically ranked by faculty every year and top ranked students will receive merit awards. M.A., M.F.A., D.M.A., and Ph.D. students should consult the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in Room 2277 Moore. Financial Hold Proper observance of financial obligation is an essential component of good conduct. Students shall pay all accounts due in accordance with regulations set forth by the University. When a student s account shows indebtedness, a service indicator is placed on the student s record and academic credits are withheld. No transcript of academic record or diploma will be issued, nor will future registration be permitted. Offices such as the University Libraries, Health Services, University Hospital, Student Accounts, Student Loans, and the like, can place financial service indicators on a student s record. If a student owes money to Student Accounts or Student Loans, the bill may be paid at the Cashier s window in the LS&A Building or the Pierpont Commons. When doing so, it is necessary to tell the cashier that a financial service indicator exists. The Cashier will then enter a paid status in the computer. Clarity in communicating the nature of a service indicator contributes to the timely crediting of the student s account. All other service indicators must be paid directly to the office to which a student owes money. When a service indicator is paid off, a receipt is issued, and must then be taken to the Cashier s Office. Any outstanding bills that exist upon graduation must be paid in full before a final transcript of transcript or diploma will be issued. 12 School of Music

13 INFORMATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS School of Music 13

14 Information for Undergraduate Students Academic Discipline School of Music undergraduate students are required to maintain a minimum term or cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Cumulative averages are reported to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the close of each term. At the discretion of the Dean, one of the following levels of academic discipline may be imposed: Probation: A student whose term or cumulative GPA is below 2.0 will be placed on probation. Students on probation must attain a 2.0 cumulative GPA during their next term of enrollment. Stringent Probation: A student whose term or cumulative GPA is significantly below 2.0, or whose probationary status has not been removed, will be placed on stringent probation. Students on stringent probation must attain a 2.0 cumulative GPA or demonstrate significant academic progress during their next term of enrollment. Not to Register (NTR): A student whose stringent probation status has not been removed will not be allowed to register for classes. Such students will be required to withdraw from the School of Music and must formally apply for readmission before permission to register will be granted. Grading System School of Music students will be graded in accordance with the following system: A+ 4.0 honor points A excellent 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B good 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C fair 2.0 C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 D poor 1.0 D- 0.7 E not passed 0.0 In addition to standard letter grades, the following system is used: I incomplete 0.0 honor points X absent from examination 0.0 ED unofficial withdrawal 0.0 Y course extends beyond one term Q unofficial election S satisfactory U unsatisfactory P pass F fail VI official audit W official drop NR no grade reported Incomplete Students receiving a mark of I or X in a course must make up the deficiency within the first four weeks of the next term of enrollment. If the student is not in residence subsequent to receiving the mark, credit will be allowed only if the deficiency is made up within a calendar year of the official termination of the course. Pass-Fail Option A student in an undergraduate degree program who has completed thirty semester hours with a 2.0 cumulative grade point average is eligible to take elective courses on a pass-fail basis. Only one course per term or half-term may be elected pass-fail. A student may take a total of six courses on a pass-fail basis, but no more than four courses in either music or non-music electives. Non-music courses specified as degree requirements or undergraduate deficiencies cannot normally be elected 14 School of Music

15 Information for Undergraduate Students pass-fail. The only exceptions are courses offered on a full or partial pass-fail basis, and language requirements with the approval of the student s major department. Courses elected pass-fail under the terms of these exceptions are considered (and counted as) part of this option. Specific courses and distribution requirements in the teacher certification program cannot be elected pass-fail except those courses offered only on a full or partial pass-fail basis. Any course elected as pass-fail will carry credit but no honor points. Under this option, the Office of the Registrar will translate the instructor s grades as A through C entered on the transcript as P, and grades of D and E entered as F. After the first two weeks of the term, petitions requesting a change of pass-fail to a letter grade or vice versa will not be accepted. Adding and Dropping Courses NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines for the College of Literature, Science, and Arts differ from that of the School of Music. Students may drop or add courses until the end of the third week of classes in the Fall and Winter Terms and until the end of the first week of classes in a Half-Term. Between the third and sixth weeks (or second and fourth week of a half-term), students must have their requests approved by the instructor, their advisor and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, 2277 Moore. After the sixth week (or fourth week of a half term), no such changes will be permitted, except for medical reasons, provided that an incomplete is unacceptable to the instructor(s) of the course(s) and that a written statement is submitted to the appropriate Dean by a physician confirming that continued enrollment is not feasible. Drop/Add forms are available online at Credit by Examination A maximum of twelve credit hours may be applied to undergraduate degrees through credit by examination. This option, applicable to all courses listed in the Handbook, is intended for students enrolled in the School of Music who are gifted in the areas in which credit is being sought as well as those who are capable of carrying on independent study without faculty supervision. The department or area that offers the course, must be satisfied that the student seeking credit and grade by examination possesses the knowledge and skills expected of a student who completes the same course in the School of Music. This option may not be used to acquire credit for courses completed at other institutions. In such cases, the student may transfer the credit from the granting institution (see Transfer of Credit, page 12). A student may not visit or audit a course in the School of Music, either officially or informally and then attempt to complete that course by special examination. The total number of hours that an undergraduate student may acquire through transfer from another institution and through course completion by special examination at the University of Michigan is 75. Students must be enrolled in the term or half-term in which the examination is to take place and must pay a fee before the examination is administered. To receive credit, a student must earn a grade of C or higher. In this method of completing courses, the pass-fail option is not allowed. School of Music 15

16 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS 16 School of Music

17 Undergraduate Degree Programs Degree Program Listing Bachelor of Dance Arts...22 Bachelor of Musical Arts...23 Bachelor of Theatre Arts...24 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance...25 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with Teacher Certification...26 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz and Contemplative Studies...27 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation...28 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies...29 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre...30 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music and Technology...31 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts Technology (Music Concentration)...32 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts Technology (Media Concentration)...33 Bachelor of Science in Sound Engineering...34 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Production...35 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance (Acting Concentration)...36 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance (Directing Concentration)...37 Bachelor of Music in Composition...38 Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance...39 Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education...40 Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education...41 Area Distribution for Music Education degree programs...42 Bachelor of Music in Music Theory...43 Bachelor of Music in Music History...44 Bachelor of Music in Ethnomusicology...45 Bachelor of Music in Early Music...46 Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance and Church Music...47 Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance with Teacher Certification...48 Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance...49 Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with Teacher Certification...50 Bachelor of Music in Performance: String Instruments...51 Bachelor of Music in Performance: String Instruments with Teacher Certification...52 Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance...53 Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance with Teacher Certification...54 Bachelor of Music in Performance: Wind Instruments and Percussion...55 Bachelor of Music in Wind Instruments...56 Bachelor of Music in Wind Instruments and Percussion with Teacher Certification...57 School of Music 17