Brass: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Jazz Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
Composition (with prerequisite Music 223 and instructor approval)
Historic Strings: Viol de Gamba
Historic Winds: Dulcian, Recorder, Sackbut, Shawm
Keyboard: Piano, Jazz Piano, Harpsichord, Organ
Percussion: Percussion, Drum Set
Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass, Hardanger Fiddle, Harp
Voice
Winds: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Jazz Saxophone
Please complete this form to request music lessons – Instrumental Lesson Request Form
Please complete this form to request music lessons in piano – Piano Lesson Request Form
Please complete this form to request composition lessons. The 2026-2027 lesson fee is $670 per .25 credit each semester. In order to take private composition lessons, you must have completed MUS 223 and obtain instructor approval.
NOTE: There will be no refund of the lesson fee if dropped after the 6th day of classes, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, for the spring semester.
Please complete this form to request music lessons in voice.
Please complete this form to request historic instrument lessons.
Please complete this form to request changes to your music lessons – Music Lesson Change Form
The last date to make graded and S/U changes is April 14, 2026, for the Spring 2026 semester.
Please complete this form to request that your music lesson be dropped from your schedule – Music Lesson Drop Form
Juries (performance exams) are held during the final exam period each semester.
Who performs a Level I Jury?
The level I jury committee consists of the student’s teacher plus at least one other faculty member. A level I jury normally consists of between 3 and 10 minutes of music. Comments (written or verbal) will be shared with the student in a manner determined by the teacher.
All level I jury students are generally required to perform a jury each semester; however, the requirement to perform a jury in one of the semesters per year may be waived at the discretion of the teacher. With the approval of the studio teacher, a student taking piano or organ lessons may be allowed to take the keyboard proficiency examination required for their degree in lieu of performing a level I jury one semester.
Who performs a Level II Jury?
The level II jury committee consists of the student’s teacher and one to two other faculty members. A level II jury normally consists of between 5 and 10 minutes of music. Level II jury repertoire should include two pieces in contrasting style or one longer piece with contrasting sections. The faculty in each performing area may stipulate further requirements. Written comments are required and are shared with the student in a manner determined by the teacher. These written comments are to be filed in the Music Office.
Who performs a Level III Jury?
The level III jury committee consists of all available faculty in that performing area but not fewer than three faculty members in any case. A level III instrumental jury normally consists of between 10 and 15 minutes of music and should contain two pieces in contrasting styles or one longer piece with contrasting sections. A level III vocal jury should contain at least three selections in contrasting styles and be approximately 10 minutes in length. The faculty in the performing area may stipulate further requirements. Written comments are required and are shared with the student in a manner determined by the teacher. These written comments are to be filed in the Music Office.
Formerly known as pink cards, students taking lessons are required to attend a certain number of recitals or concerts per semester.
Attendance credit is given for all official student recitals, faculty and guest artist recitals, and ensemble concerts. Attendance credit will not be given for any musical event off-campus or for partial attendance.
Music majors are required to attend a minimum of ten (10) official recitals or concerts per semester, with a total of 60 by graduation.
Non-music majors (who are taking lessons) are required to attend at least four (4) official recitals or concerts per semester.
To receive credit for attendance, swipe your ID with the House Manager when you enter the concert hall. You must swipe on the way in – swiping at the end of an event is not allowed. Except for official master classes (see below), you must arrive on time and remain for the entire performance to receive attendance credit.
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