1. List of Program Level Learning Outcomes 2014-19 PLO Cycle: Updated Five-Year Program-Level Assessment Plan BFA MUSICAL PERFORMANCE 9/15/14 DEBRA LAMBERT, CHAIR The BFA in Musical Performance is a pre-professional degree program requiring specialized recruitment, spaces and equipment/instruments. In keeping with industry and National Association of Schools of Music standards, Individual Instruction in a major instrument is a fundamental component. Students must succeed in three environments: the academic classroom, applied solo / ensemble rehearsal and project development, and professional development through public. Student Learning Outcomes 1. Perform solo repertoire on a major instrument at the appropriate level according to the area of emphasis. 2. Collaborate with peers, professionals and community in rehearsal/production/ of operatic, musical and/or concert repertoire. 3. Understand and apply theoretical and keyboard concepts. 4. Understand historic and social influences on the musical performing arts. 5. Create or work to be performed through integration of applied skills, understanding and inspiration. 6. Communicate effectively through oral, written and media. 7. Demonstrate understanding of professional expectations, realities, management and audition/ interview processes. 8. Opera/Musical Theater emphases: Demonstrate triple-threat skills Demonstrate facility with IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) for dialect () and/or English, Italian, French and German (Opera) Page 1
2. Curriculum Map for MFA in Musical Performance Appendix 12. Curriculum Map for MFA in Musical Performance Outcomes Benchmarks Internal/Graded All BFA/MP Students Opera & Students will also: Perform solo repertoire on a major instrument at the appropriate level according to the area of emphasis. Collaborate with peers, professionals and community in rehearsal/ production/ of operatic, musical and/or concert repertoire. Understand and apply theoretical and keyboard concepts. Understand historic and social influences on the musical performing arts. Create or work to be performed through integration of applied skills, understanding, and inspiration. Communicate effectively through oral, written and media. Demonstrate understanding of professional expectations, realities, management and audition/interview processes. Demonstrate: triple-threat skills facility with IPA for dialect (Musical Theatre) and/or English Italian, French, and German (Opera) Successful completion of Vocal/ Instrumental Performance classes Graded juries for faculty each semester Auditions for and participation in ensembles and productions for public Class assignments Class testing (written and skills) Ability to read, learn, interpret and prepare music for readiness Class assignments Class testing (written) Written projects Ability to interpret music incorporating appropriate historical Capstone Recital/ projects Opera, Musical, Out of the Box, Camerata s Capstone Recital/ projects Opera, Musical, Out of the Box, Camerata s Capstone Recital/ projects Opera, Musical, Out of the Box, Camerata s Capstone Recital/ projects Opera, Musical, Out of the Box s External/ Professional/ Public Public for NDNU events Casting/hiring through auditions/ interview Acceptance to advanced workshops/ festivals Acceptance to graduate programs Same as #1 Same as #1 Same as #1 Same as #1 Same as #1, : Professional/ social interaction with peers, faculty, administrators, donors, trustees, the public, and potential employers. Same as #1, : Professional/ social interaction with peers, faculty, administrators, donors, trustees, the public, and potential employers. Same as #1, : Professional/ social interaction with peers, faculty, administrators, donors, trustees, the public, and potential employers. Page 2
Areas & Courses Applied Instrument Individual Instruction: MUS 1600-2600 Voice MUS 1605-2605 Piano MUS 1607-2607 Collaborative Piano MUS 1610-2610 Instrument (various) MUS 2612 Conducting MUS 1615-2615 Vocal Coaching Performance Skill Development: MUS 1000-2000 Piano/Instr. Perf/Rep MUS 1005-2005 Vocal Perf/Rep MUS 1120-2120 Mus. Th. Workshop MUS 2800 Mus.Th.Act. Styles I/P/M P/M P/M I/P/M P/M I/P/M I/P/M I/P/M I/P/M I/P/M I/P/M P/M I/P/M I/P/M Ensemble Public Performance MUS 1063-2063 Chanteurs Choir MUS 1065-2065 Camerata Ensemble MUS 1070-2070 Orchestra MUS 1050-2050 Opera Workshop MUS 2985 Musical Theatre Project MUS 1890-2890 Mus. Mgmt. Int. I/P/M I/P/M I/P/M I/P/M P/M I/P I/P Page 3
Theory & Musicianship MUS 1150-2150 Computer Applications MUS 1200 Theory I MUS 1201 Musicianship I MUS 1614-2614 Ind. Inst. in Theory MUS 1205 Theory II MUS 1210 Theory III MUS 1215 Theory IV MUS 2201 Adv.Musicianship MUS 2520 Form/Analysis HISTORY MUSICAL PERF. MUS 2225W History Musical Perf I MUS 2230W Hist. Musical Perf II MUS 2235W Hist. Musical Perf III MUS 2235W Hist. Perf IV I/P P/M P/M I/P I/P P/M P/M P/M I/P I/P P P P/M P P/M I/P I/P Electives MUS 2325 Voice/Spch Mus.Th. MUS 2500 Conducting MUS 2505 Comp./ Improvising MUS 2525 Lyric Diction I/IPA English P P P P P/M P/M P/M MUS 2530 Lyric Diction II/Italian MUS 2535 Lyric Diction III/French MUS 2540 Lyric Diction IV/German MUS 2613 Ind. Inst. in Composing MUS 2891 Mus.Th. Internship Capstone Recital MUS 2986 Musical Theatre Final Project P/M P/M P P P/M P/M P/M P/M Page 4
3. Assessment Procedures and Timeline Musical Arts students are assessed prior to entering the program as well as throughout their four year career within the Musical Performance program. Students are evaluated at entrance to the program as part of the admissions process, through audition and interview. The assessment process continues through personal interaction with instructors via individual instruction, ensemble rehearsal and professional development. As students move through the program toward their Capstone Recital, they are assessed regularly, both internally and externally. Internal and External assessment and Benchmarks are included in the heading of the Curriculum Map, on page 2 of this document. Ongoing documented internal assessment includes: At entrance to the program, students are admitted to the program only through audition; Mentorship in weekly one-hour session with Individual Instructors and Vocal Coaches (for musical theatre and/or opera students) in preparation for the Capstone project; Successful completion of Vocal/Instrumental juries for all faculty at the end of each semester (see Jury Form, Attachment A); Auditions (internal assessment) and participation in ensembles, productions and public (external review/assessment), and in the case of musical / opera s, responsibilities and expectations specified via contract relative to roles and responsibilities; Class assignments, projects, testing; Preparation of the recital program, both printed and forms (see Recital Program Template, Attachment B); A final pre-recital hearing for the Department Chair and invited faculty at least 3 weeks prior to the final scheduled public of the recital program (see Recital Hearing Form, Attachment C). Ongoing observed external assessment includes: Students ability to audition/ interview and be hired by professional companies, schools, advanced workshops / festivals, and acceptance to graduate programs (see Student/Alumni Professional Activity, Attachment D).; Students ability to interact with peers, faculty, administrators, donors, trustees, the public, and potential employers at NDNU nstage s and other external environments. O Page 5
Outcomes Assessment 2014-19 Opera & Students will also: Perform solo repertoire on a major instrument at the appropriate level according to the area of emphasis. Collaborate with peers, professionals and community in rehearsal/ production/ of operatic, musical and/or concert repertoire. Understand and apply theoretical and keyboard concepts. Understand historic and social influences on the musical performing arts. Create or work to be performed through integration of applied skills, understanding, and inspiration. Communicate effectively through oral, written and media. Demonstrate understanding of professional expectations, realities, management and audition/interview processes. Demonstrate: triple-threat skills facility with IPA for dialect (Musical Theatre) and/or English Italian, French, and German (Opera) 2014-15 2015-16 2017-18 2018-19 4. PLO Assessment Reports I. Planned Signature Assignment (opera/mt only (opera/mt only (opera/mt only (opera/mt only Recital is the capstone course in the BFA Musical Performance program. It is taken in conjunction with Individual Instruction in the major instrument (1-4 units), and for vocalists and musical theatre performers also with Vocal Coaching (1 unit). In this configuration, students take 3-7 units in the major instrument of study during the semester the recital is prepared and performed. Students develop the program and their in collaboration with the individual instructors (and coaches). Page 6
The course, including the planning, development, rehearsal and of a full recital program, is intended to demonstrate achievement of: Each of the Learning Outcomes as defined by the program (see Curriculum Map, pages 2-4), Performance / audition skills commensurate with industry standards, Critical thinking in program development, personal skill assessment, and rehearsal / practice. II. Individuals Responsible for Assessment Student capstone projects () are evaluated by the Department Chair, the Individual Instructor, the Vocal Coach (for musical theatre/opera students) and other appointed faculty as available. III. Planned Assessment Methods on of the Capstone Recital requires the following of the student: Preparati Understanding of repertoire development according to guidelines set forth in the NDNU Musical Arts Handbook (pp. 24-28); Repertoire research; Repertoire learning (and translation, if songs/arias are in a foreign language), memorization, rehearsal scheduling with pianists, other performers; rehearsal; Research and preparation of Recital Program, including list of repertoire to be performed and detailed program notes on composers and the selections chosen; Performance of a full hour-long program of repertoire from a variety of styles for a public audience. The Recital is evaluated and graded according to the Recital Report Form (Attachment E). Cumulative documentation of student progress via jury forms kept with student files, and through Recital Report documentation, kept in the Musical Arts Office with Assessment documents. IV. Expected Levels of Achievement All students must receive a grade B or better to receive graduating credit for the Capstone course. Students not receiving a B or better will have to re-enroll in the class, with full supporting enrollment in Individual Instruction and Vocal Coaching (for vocalists and musical theater performers). Page 7
V. Review and Action As the recital program is prepared under direct supervision of at least two faculty, and approved in advance of the final, there should be no follow-up action required. Students whose grades are not anticipated to be a B or above will not be allowed to perform the recital for credit. All action is taken prior to the actual. VI. Retention and Use of Assessment Results Trends will be followed and assessed with each student Capstone. Physical results are retained in the Musical Arts Office. Grade and accomplishment trends on the necessary forms/records will be evaluated each semester by the Department Chair and the appropriate Individual Instructors and Coaches. Shortfalls in accomplishment will be noted and adaptations to program and/or instructors applied. Page 8