Table of Contents
Title Page
Building and Facility Use 2
A. Building Security 2
B. Practice Rooms 2
C. Website 2
D. Recital Hall 2
E. University-Owned Instruments 2
Ensembles at EWU 2
Performance Policies 3
A. Recital / Convocation Attendance Policy 3
B. Major Ensemble Requirements 3
C. Applied Music Instruction On Instruments and Voice 3
D. Fees 3
F. Registration Number System 3
G. Missed Lessons 4
H. Probationary Status 4
I. Change of Studio 4
J. Student Recitals 4
K. Recital and Convocation Performances 4
L. Jury Procedures Overview 4
Academic Information 5
A. Entrance Requirements 5
B. Major Declarations 5
C. Advising 5
D. Minimum Grade Standards 5
E. Piano Placement and Proficiency 5
F. String and Percussion Techniques 6
G. Transfer Students 6
H. Senior Capstone 6
I. Scholarships 6
J. Convocation and Recital Attendance Policy and Requirements 6
K. Course Fee Listing 6
L. Bachelor of Arts in Education Information 7-8
M. Bachelor of Arts in Music Education: Secondary and Elementary 9
N. Bachelor of Art in Music: Liberal Arts 10-11
P. Bachelor of Music: Instrumental Performance 12-14
R. Bachelor of Music: Composition 15-16
O. Bachelor of Music: Piano Performance 17-18
Q. Bachelor of Music: Vocal Performance 19-20
S. Undergraduate Jazz Certificate 21-22
T. Music Minor 22
Recital Jury Policies 23
Recital Types and Worksheet 24
Student Jury Responsibilities and Suggested Timetable 25-26
Recital Hall Request Form 27
Recital Hall Reservation Procedures 28
Recital and Convocation Attendance Requirements 29
Piano Use Policies 30-33
Building, Website and Facility Use
Building Security. The Music Building is open 7 am to 10 pm Sunday through Saturday, including breaks. On Holidays, the building is closed; any changes will be posted.
Practice Rooms. Practice rooms are available anytime during building hours, except when closed for piano maintenance or repairs. These rooms are available on a first-come first-served basis. Access to locked practice rooms are assigned by percussion and piano instructors. Students are expected to treat all music equipment with respect. Pianos are to remain where the piano technician has placed them. Report any damaged equipment to the department secretary in Room 119 and to the piano technician.
Website: Visit www.ewu.edu/music for prospective and current student information (including this handbook), Recital Hall and Classroom reservation procedures/ calendar, forms, course catalogues, events calendar, etc.
Recital Hall. Use of the Recital Hall is restricted to classes, rehearsals and events scheduled using the online calendar found at ewu.edu/music. Please see pages 23-28 for details. Only the Music Secretary is authorized to schedule the Hall. Should your rehearsal require the use of a piano, there are two Steinway concert grands available. Permission from Dr. Graves is required before using these instruments. Please read the Piano use Policy, pages 30-33. All faculty and students are expected to clear the Recital Hall stage and return all equipment, turn off lights, put on protective covers, etc. after rehearsals and performances.
University-Owned Instruments, Uniforms, and Equipment. Students are responsible for loss or damage to any of these items. Grades will be held until items are returned. University instruments may only be used with the permission of the appropriate instructor. All instruments must be checked out under the supervision of the Instrument Room attendant following the EWU Instrument Check-Out Procedure (available outside the Music Office). Report loss or needed repairs immediately.
Ensembles at EWU
Many opportunities are available to perform in Eastern’s Music Ensembles. Contact ensemble directors for audition requirements and dates. More specific information on each ensemble is available online.
Bands. Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Eagle Marching Band, Pep Band.
Jazz. Jazz Ensemble (I), Repertory Jazz Ensemble (II), Lab Jazz Band (III), Jazz Small Groups.
Choirs. Chamber Choir, Symphonic Choir, Concert Choir, Musical Theatre, Opera Workshop, Collegians (vocal jazz)
Orchestras. Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Ensembles
Chamber Ensembles: Contemporary Music Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet, Brass Quintets, Trombone Choir, Cello Ensemble, String Quartets, Bassoon Ensemble, Tuba/Euphonium Choir, Trumpet Ensemble
Performance Policies
Recital/Convocation Performance Policies: You must have your instructor’s permission to perform on Friday convocations. For recitals you must follow the Rules and Guidelines for recitals found on pages 23-28 of this handbook.
Major Ensemble Requirements: All full and part-time music majors (including post baccalaureate students seeking certification) are required to participate in the major ensemble appropriate to their principle area of performance each quarter of their university career (except for Music Education majors during the quarter in which they are student teaching).
1. Major ensembles, course numbers and credits are:
A. MUSC 331 Band - For all woodwind, brass and percussion majors (Note: In the event that students are in danger of exceeding the 18 credit overload limit, large ensembles may be taken for 1 credit under a special 335 course number. See your ensemble director for details.) Marching Band is required in the fall quarter, except for students earning only a music performance degree who have passed into upper division standing.
B. MUSC 332 Orchestra - For all string majors (including harp)
C. MUSC 333 Symphonic Choir, and MUSC 336-06, Concert Choir - For all voice majors (Note: In the event that students are in danger of exceeding the 18 credit overload limit, large ensembles may be taken for 1 credit under a special 335 course number. See your ensemble director for details.)
2. Majors in Piano Performance may substitute one year (3 quarters) of Piano Ensemble (MUSC 335-04) in lieu of one year of a major ensemble.
3. Music Education majors are required to participate for one quarter in a major ensemble outside their principle performance area.
Applied Music Instruction on Instruments and Voice: Every student who is accepted for private applied music study is required to participate in a major ensemble. Students pursuing a major in music are required to study their chosen instrument/voice with an EWU instructor each quarter they are in residence (except for Music Education majors the quarter of their student teaching assignment). Undergraduate students must acquire approval from a jury panel before enrolling for advanced levels of instruction in applied music (MUSC 308, 340 or higher). Fees will be charged at the time of registration.
Fees: All music classes have course fees. See page 6 for details.
Missed Lessons: Except in the case of student absences or official university functions, the department will offer a minimum of 10 lessons to all applied students in any given quarter. Private lessons missed because of holidays or other university functions will not be made up. Lessons canceled by the student will not be made up. Lessons missed by the instructor will be made up within the quarter.
Probationary Status: Music majors and minors who receive grades lower than 2.8 in ANY required music courses will be placed on probationary status. If they receive a grade lower than 2.8 in applied lessons, they must then complete a minimum of one quarter of MUSC 108, 208, 140 or 240 to raise their level of proficiency and must perform on a jury to request re-admittance to music major/minor status. Students are denied the opportunity to pursue a music degree if they fail to complete the probationary requirements. Failure to maintain a 2.8 grade in required music courses a second time may result in the student being dropped from the music program. Non-majors enrolled in MUSC 108 who receive a grade of 2.8 or lower in applied study will lose the privilege of taking applied lessons.
Changes of Studio: If students desire to change studio teachers, they are required to obtain the approval of their current teacher, proposed teacher and the Music Department Chair before making any changes.
Student Recitals and Convocation Performances: Student Recital Guidelines and Forms can be found on pages 23-28. Forms must be submitted to the Music Office and signed by your applied music teacher at least one month before your recital (2 weeks for Convocation). All performances by applied music students should be made only with written permission from the student’s instructor.
Jury Procedures: Performances for jury exams are viewed as an important part of each student’s development. At the conclusion of each quarter of applied study, students are required to perform before, and be evaluated by, a panel of music faculty. The environment of jury performance is similar to that often encountered by musicians at professional auditions or music competitions. The jury panel must approve advancement to MUSC 308, 340 and above for applied instruction at an advanced level. Since jury preparation is an important long-range “event” and is the responsibility of each student, it is important to plan strategy, criteria and expectations each quarter of study with your applied teacher. Consult the Jury Policies and Procedures Information pages 23-28 of this Handbook.
Academic Information
The EWU Undergraduate Catalog is the primary source for academic programs and requirements. The following information is supplemental. Many required music courses are offered sequentially, on alternate years or as demand suffices. Consult the Course Announcement and your advisor about the courses.
Entrance Requirements for All Incoming Students:
Students must audition to be accepted into the music program. Audition Guidelines are available outside the music office.
Students must pass MUSC 101-106 with a 2.8 in order to take Music History (MUSC 250-252) and Second year Music Theory and Sight-singing (MUSC 201-205)
Students must pass a piano proficiency exam as a prerequisite to MUSC 201. Exams are usually taken at the conclusion of MUSC 121. Piano Proficiency Requirements are available outside Room 231.
All students must sign up for MUSC 110 all quarters of attendance. See page 29.
Major Declarations: It is vital that you declare your major as soon as possible in order to receive professional advising in music. You must audition and be accepted in order to declare your major in music. Be sure to bring the signed acceptance form (from your applied teacher or ensemble director) to the Music Department Office (Room 119), when you declare your major.
1. First year students declaring a performance major will be accepted on provisional status for the first year of study. At the conclusion of the first year, students will perform before a jury panel of music faculty. The panel will decide whether or not students are allowed to continue as performance majors.
2. Transfer students who declare a performance major will be accepted on provisional status for the first quarter of study. At the close of that quarter, students will perform before a jury panel of music faculty. The panel will decide whether or not students are allowed to continue as performance majors.
Advising: In order to be assigned a music advisor, students must pass their auditions to be accepted into the Music Program and declare their majors in the Music Department Office (Room 119) (See Major Declarations above paragraph). Students are responsible for contacting their advisors to set up meetings. All Education Majors must schedule appointments with Kristina Ploeger ASAP!
Minimum Grade Standards: The minimum acceptable grade for any music course required for graduation in all majors and minors offered by the Music Department is 2.8. This standard also applies to courses transferred from other institutions.
Piano Proficiency and Placement: All music majors are required to complete a piano proficiency exam. Students must pass a piano proficiency exam as a prerequisite to MUSC 201. Exams are usually taken at the conclusion of the second quarter piano (MUSC 121). All incoming freshmen and transfer students must take a Piano Placement exam prior to registration. Students who place out of MUSC 120 will be placed in Honors Keyboard (MUSC 126) in order to complete the Piano Proficiency requirements. Piano Proficiency Requirements are available outside Room 231.
String Techniques: Students are required to take the fall and winter quarters of String Techniques (MUSC 382) in succession unless given prior permission by the instructors.
Percussion Techniques: Students must take Percussion Techniques before the end of their third year in order to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Transfer Students: Transfer students may transfer a maximum of 90 community college credits.
Senior Capstone: All students at EWU are required to take a senior capstone course. You may choose to take a course in another department or the Senior Thesis course through music: MUSC 491. Guidelines for MUSC 491 are available outside the music office.
Scholarships: Scholarships are available for new and returning students. Contact your ensemble director or advisor for more information. Scholarships may be renewed annually. Any student with at least a 3.7 grade point is encouraged to contact the Honors Department for additional scholarships.
Convocation and Recital Attendance Policy and Requirements: All music majors must sign up for MUSC 110 each quarter of attendance and pass the requirements listed on page 29 of this handbook.
*Course Fees:
MUSC 108, 208, 308, 408 Instruction on Voice or Instrument 115.00
MUSC 140, 240, 340, 440 Instruction on Instrument or Voice 230.00
MUSC 244 Computers in the Music Classroom 22.00
MUSC 382 Stringed Instrument Techniques 20.00
MUSC 383 Woodwind Instrument Techniques 20.00
MUSC 384 Brass Instrument Techniques 20.00
MUSC 385 Percussion Instrument Techniques 20.00
MUSC 390 Music Methods for Elementary Classroom Teachers 20.00
MUSC 409 Composition 20.00
MUSC 441 Music Meth for Elem Music Specialist 20.00
MUSC 529 Instruction on Instruments or Voice 115.00
MUSC 530 Instruct on Instruments or Voice 230.00
*In addition to the fees listed above, all music courses (MUSC) carry an additional $10 fee.
Bachelor of Arts In Education Information
All Education Majors must schedule appointments with Kristina Ploeger ASAP!
Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE)
Instrumental, Choral, General/Elementary or Secondary Major (101-105 credits)
Elementary music majors should enroll in Education 300, Introduction to Classroom Experience (1–4), in the fall quarter prior to student teaching. See music education advisor for details. Music clearance must be obtained by departmental interview prior to admission to Education 420, Admission to Professional Candidacy (2). This major satisfies the endorsement for Preschool to grade 12.
Required Courses
MUSC 101 Music Theory I (3)
MUSC 102 Music Theory II (3)
MUSC 103 Music Theory III (3)
MUSC 104 Sight Singing and Aural Skills I (1)
MUSC 105 Sight Singing and Aural Skills II (1)
MUSC 106 Sight Singing and Aural Skills III (1)
MUSC 110 Convocation and Recital Attendance (0)
MUSC 120 and 121 Piano Class I and II for Music Majors (2)
Piano Proficiency (0)