Performance Studies

Performance study is strongly emphasized at the School of Music and Dance. You may study any band or orchestral instrument as well as piano, organ, voice, harpsichord, harp, tabla, and both acoustic and electric guitar.

Courses in performance studies are listed with the MUP subject code. MUP courses are in two general categories:

Per credit fee required for all individual lessons, course fee for class instruction.

MAJORS IN MUSIC
Performance Studies (Studio Instruction) (MUP 170-191, 271-291, 341-361, 371-391, 471-491, 611-631, 641-661, 671-691, 741, 761, 771-791) Per credit fee required for all studio instruction.

Enrollment in any performance studies sequence must be preceded by an audition. Auditions are conducted to establish details (e.g., level, credits) for registration. Auditions also precede advancement from one level to another.

Performance studies carries 2-4 credits a term. Students giving recitals must be enrolled in performance studies and may enroll in Reading and Conference (MUS 405 or 605) during the term of the recital. The number of credits, up to 4, for Reading and Conference is determined by the instructor. Prerecital auditions are required to evaluate the student's readiness for public performance. After the recital a faculty evaluation is required. If approval is given, the recital is formally acknowledged as a fulfilled degree requirement.

Enrollment in performance studies is sometimes limited because of faculty teaching loads. Under such circumstances, priority is given to continuing music majors. Students who are not assigned to a faculty teacher may study with a graduate teaching fellow for credit at extra cost.

Details concerning levels, repertory, and other matters are available upon request.

Piano studies students at the MUP 171 level or above have an accompanying requirement associated with their study.