SCHOOL OF MUSIC
1533 SOUTH MAIN STREET WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127
OFFICE 336.770.3255 FAX 336.770.3248
BRIAN COLE, DEAN
SCHOOL OF MUSIC COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK
2016-2017
DAVID WINKELMAN ASSOCIATE DEAN
OFFICE: SMC 186 PHONE: (336) 770-1315 E-MAIL: [email protected] Table of Contents 2016 – 2017 UNCSA ACADEMIC CALENDAR UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE MUSIC PROGRAMS ...... 4 SCHOOL OF MUSIC ADMINISTRATION ...... 6 INTRODUCTION ...... 7 ETHICS & STANDARDS OF CONDUCT...... 7 UNCSA School of Music Standards of Professional Excellence ...... 7 Academic Integrity Policy ...... 7 UNCSA Student Code of Conduct ...... 8 Formal Complaints Against Faculty or Staff ...... 8 COMMUNICATION ...... 8 Communication within the School ...... 8 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ...... 8 MUSIC CLASSES & REQUIREMENTS ...... 9 Undergraduate Foundations of Music Sequence ...... 9 Performance Hour (MUS 1090) ...... 9 Intensive Arts (MUS 5599) ...... 9 PLACEMENT & REGISTRATION ...... 9 First-of-Year Hearings ...... 9 Undergraduate Foundations of Music Placement Evaluations...... 9 Graduate Proficiency Testing: Music Theory, History and Aural Skills ...... 9 Graduate Voice and Collaborative Piano Majors: Foreign Language and Diction . 10 Transfer Credit and Advanced Placement ...... 10 Drop/Add Procedures ...... 10 EVALUATION & GRADING ...... 10 Midterm Reports ...... 10 Final Examinations ...... 11 Juries ...... 11 Incomplete Course Work ...... 11 Failure in a Foundations of Music Course ...... 11 Request for Change of Major Teacher ...... 11 Grading System ...... 11 Appeal of Final Course Grades ...... 12 ATTENDANCE POLICY & ABSENCE REQUESTS ...... 12 Attendance Policy ...... 12 Absence Requests (Planned) ...... 13 UNDERGRADUATE POLICY ON STUDENT PROBATION, CONTINUATION & RE- ADMISSION ...... 13 Minimum Grade Point Average Requirements ...... 13 Warning Letter ...... 13 Probationary Status ...... 14 Non-Continuation ...... 14 Non-Continuation Appeal ...... 15 Non-Continuation Appeal Procedures ...... 15 Re-Admission ...... 15
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) GRADUATE ARTS WARNING/PROBATION, INVITATION TO RETURN & RE- ADMISSION ...... 15 Arts Warning/Probation ...... 15 Invitation to Return ...... 16 Appealing a Decision Not To Be Invited To Return ...... 16 Re-Admission ...... 17 PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES ...... 17 Guidelines for Student Recitals ...... 17 Hall Reservations ...... 19 Concerto Competition ...... 20 Off-Campus Performances ...... 20 Accompanist Guidelines ...... 21 RECORDING SERVICES ...... 21 SCHOLARSHIPS, GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID ...... 21 Scholarship Awards ...... 21 Graduate Tuition Remissions ...... 22 Graduate Studio Assistantships ...... 22 Graduate Classroom Assistantships: ...... 22 Graduate Collaborative Piano Assistantships: ...... 23 Graduate Recording Services Assistantships: ...... 23 Financial Aid and School of Music Work-Scholarships ...... 23 FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT...... 24 Building Access for Students ...... 24 School of Music Equipment ...... 24 Key Sign-Out Policy ...... 24 Practice Rooms (General Use) ...... 25 Piano Practice Rooms (Piano Majors) ...... 26 Locker Sign-Out Policy ...... 26 Large Instrument Storage Lockers ...... 26 Reed-Making Tools ...... 26 Piano Maintenance ...... 27 Harpsichord Use ...... 27 School of Music Instrument Loans ...... 27 Lost or Damaged Music ...... 28 FIRE SAFETY ...... 28 2016 – 2017 SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY & STAFF ...... 29
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) 2016 – 2017 UNCSA ACADEMIC CALENDAR UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE MUSIC PROGRAMS
Fall Semester 2016 Tuesday-Sunday, August 16-21 Undergraduate & Graduate Orientation Tuesday, August 16 New Undergraduate & Graduate Students Arrive Thursday, August 18 Returning Undergraduate & Graduate Students Arrive Friday, August 19 Clearance for Undergraduate & Graduate Students; Add/Drop Begins Monday, August 22 Music Classes Begin; Liberal Arts Classes Begin; Special Student Registration Friday, August 26 Last Day to Add or Drop a Class (no grade assigned) Monday, September 5 Labor Day Holiday – Classes Held Wednesday, October 5 Midterm Friday, October 7 Last Day to Withdraw from a Class (grade of “W” assigned) Saturday-Tuesday, October 8-11 Fall Break – No Classes Held; Offices Remain Open Wednesday, October 12 Classes Resume [N.B.: Music Classes Held According to Normal Schedule] Tuesday, November 22 Last Day of Music Instruction; Last Day of Liberal Arts Instruction Wednesday-Sunday, November 23-27 Thanksgiving Holiday – No Classes Held; Offices Remain Open Wednesday Monday-Wednesday, Nov 28-30 Liberal Arts Program Exam Period Monday-Friday, Nov 28-Dec 2 Music Program Exam Period Monday-Friday, December 5-16* Intensive Arts Saturday, December 17 Fall Semester Ends; Fall Graduation Date Sunday, December 18 Residence Halls Close at Noon (apartments remain open)
*Students involved with The Nutcracker are required to follow the production calendar, which extends past the conclusion of Intensive Arts.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) Spring Semester 2017 Sunday, January 8 Residence Halls Reopen at Noon Monday, January 9 Music Classes Begin; Liberal Arts Classes Begin; Special Student Registration Friday, January 13 Last Day to Add or Drop a Class (no grade assigned) Monday, January 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No Classes Held; Offices Closed Friday, February 24 Last Day to Withdraw from a Class (grade of “W” assigned) Wednesday, March 1 Midterm Saturday-Sunday, March 4-12 Spring Break – No Classes Held; Offices Remain Open Saturday, March 4 Residence Halls Close at Noon (apartments remain open) Sunday, March 12 Residence Halls Reopen at Noon Monday, March 13 Classes Resume Monday-Friday, March 27-31 Fall Semester Course Planning and Preregistration Monday, May 1 Last Day of Music Instruction; Last Day of Liberal Arts Instruction Tuesday-Thursday, May 2-4 Liberal Arts Program Exam Period Tuesday-Friday, May 2-5 Music Program Exam Period Saturday, May 6 Undergraduate & Graduate Commencement at 10:00am Saturday, May 6 Residence Halls and Apartments Close at 6:00pm for Non-Graduating Students Sunday, May 7 Residence Halls and Apartments Close at Noon for Graduating Students Saturday, May 13 Spring Semester Ends
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) SCHOOL OF MUSIC ADMINISTRATION
MR. BRIAN COLE, DEAN SMC 183; 770-3252; [email protected] Establishes the overall artistic and administrative direction and responsible for the advancement and operation of the School of Music. Also serves as Executive Director of the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute. Contact Curissa Townsend (Assistant to the Dean) to arrange an appointment.
DR. DAVID WINKELMAN, ASSOCIATE DEAN SMC 186; 770-1315; [email protected] Oversees the degree and certificate programs in the School of Music, including curriculum, student advising and progress, and probation.
MR. PAUL SHARPE, INTERIM ASSISTANT DEAN OF ENROLLMENT, RECRUITMENT & OUTREACH SMC 180; 770-1422; [email protected] Coordinates enrollment, recruitment, and outreach activities for the School of Music.
DR. TIMOTHY OLSEN, COORDINATOR OF SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES SMC 190; 770-3254; [email protected] Coordinates and oversees all School of Music scholarships.
MS. CURISSA TOWNSEND, BUSINESS OFFICER & ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN SMC 185; 770-3252; [email protected] Manages all School of Music purchasing and accounts, all written correspondence for the Dean; schedules committee meetings and appointments for the Dean.
MS. TONYA MITCHELL-HYMON, SCHOOL OF MUSIC SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST SMC 175; 770-3255; [email protected] Responsible for room reservations, School of Music keys, van reservations, coordination and supervision of work-study students, Performance Hour scheduling and attendance, and coordination with Facility Services regarding physical plant repair requests.
MR. KEN WILMOT, ENSEMBLES MANAGER GB 243; 734-2824; [email protected] Central contact, intermediary, and information source for students, directors, music administration, and production staff for all matters relating to large ensembles.
MS. NATALIE PARKER, ENROLLMENT MANAGER & DIRECTOR OF SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAMS SMC 176; 770-3260; [email protected] Provides administrative support for School of Music enrollment and recruitment activities; directs the School of Music Summer Music Programs.
MR. JOHN CHAPMAN, PIANO TECHNICIAN GB 133; 770-3352; [email protected] In charge of the tuning, repair and maintenance of the School of Music’s piano and harpsichord inventory, including instruments in all performance halls, faculty studios, ensemble rooms, classrooms and practice rooms.
MR. JASON CZAJA, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS PERFORMANCE FACILITIES SMC 145; 734-2868; [email protected] Manages School of Music performance facilities, including Hood Recital Hall, Crawford Hall, and Watson Hall.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) SCHOOL OF MUSIC COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK (2016-2017)
INTRODUCTION In outlining the policies and procedures of the School of Music, this handbook supplements the UNCSA Undergraduate Bulletin, the UNCSA Graduate Bulletin, and the UNCSA College Student Handbook. Any questions regarding the policies contained herein should be directed to the School of Music.
The School of Music encourages all students to read and be familiar with the contents of all appropriate publications: either the UNCSA Undergraduate Bulletin or the UNCSA Graduate Bulletin, the UNCSA College Student Handbook, and the School of Music College Student Handbook.
To the extent that any provisions of this handbook are inconsistent with either the UNCSA Undergraduate Bulletin, the UNCSA Graduate Bulletin, or the UNCSA College Student Handbook, the provisions of either the appropriate Bulletin or the UNCSA College Student Handbook shall control.
ETHICS & STANDARDS OF CONDUCT UNCSA School of Music Standards of Professional Excellence The UNCSA School of Music prepares aspiring musicians to be at the forefront of the music profession. To achieve this goal, UNCSA students commit to the following standards of professional excellence: To prepare thoroughly and be punctual for all assigned lessons, classes, coaching sessions, rehearsals, and performances. To respond promptly to messages and notify teachers, colleagues or the appropriate staff of any scheduling conflicts that may arise. To be courteous and respectful to people and treat all property with care. To speak truthfully, honor commitments, and support peers in their pursuit of excellence. To care for personal health and be considerate of the well-being of others.
Academic Integrity Policy UNCSA is committed to fostering an intellectual, artistic, and ethical environment based on the principles of academic integrity as a critical part of educating artists and citizens. Academic integrity is essential to the success of the University’s mission, and violations of academic integrity constitute offenses against the entire UNCSA community.
Students who violate University rules on academic integrity are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from the University. Since such academic integrity violations harm the
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) individual, all students, and the integrity of the University, policies on academic integrity will be strictly enforced.
For further information consult the UNCSA College Student Handbook.
UNCSA Student Code of Conduct All School of Music students are expected to abide by the UNCSA Code of Conduct contained in the UNCSA College Student Handbook. An individual who observes student conduct which violates the Code should contact the Office of Judicial Affairs for guidance. Anyone who observes a criminal act should contact the UNCSA Police Department.
Additionally, in certain unique circumstances, the Dean of the School of Music may initiate an administrative hearing. See the appropriate UNCSA Bulletin for additional information.
Formal Complaints Against Faculty or Staff A student wishing to file a formal complaint against a member of the faculty or staff in the School of Music should articulate the grievance in writing to the Dean. The Dean will investigate the matter, render a decision, and respond in writing to the complaint. Any student requiring immediate intervention with a staff or faculty member should contact either the associate or assistant dean.
COMMUNICATION Communication within the School School of Music correspondence will be sent to students via campus e-mail accounts and campus mailboxes. Students are responsible for checking these regularly and will be held accountable for all official correspondence sent to either place. NOTE: Students wishing to maintain an off-campus e-mail address should contact the Information Technologies office for instructions regarding forwarding the contents of the UNCSA e-mail account to another server.
The School of Music maintains official bulletin boards in the School of Music Complex along the hallway between the Music Office and the ensemble rehearsal rooms. Check the bulletin boards on a daily basis and respond to messages immediately.
The School of Music provides bulletin boards for students to post information at various locations in both the School of Music Complex and Gray Building. Under no circumstances should any notices be posted on the walls or doors of the School of Music Complex. In addition, do not post notices on glass doors in the Gray Building as it creates a potential safety hazard.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) The School of Music adheres to FERPA privacy regulations. Information about these regulations is available in the UNCSA Undergraduate Bulletin and the UNCSA Graduate Bulletin. Students wishing to waive part or all of their privacy rights can obtain FERPA waivers in the Registrar’s Office.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) MUSIC CLASSES & REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate Foundations of Music Sequence All first-and second-year, degree-seeking undergraduate students are required to enroll in all appropriate Foundations of Music courses (theory, aural skills, keyboard skills), except in rare cases approved by the Associate Dean.
Performance Hour (MUS 1090) The weekly Performance Hour (held Wednesdays, 2:00-2:50 p.m.) provides a forum for students to perform in public before their peers and the faculty.
Graduate students are not required to attend Performance Hour. Undergraduate students registered for the class should carefully read the Performance Hour syllabus. Performance Hour is graded solely on attendance, and no Performance Hour absences will be excused except in the most extenuating circumstances and at the discretion of the Associate Dean. Successful completion of six (6) semesters of Performance Hour is a degree requirement for all undergraduate students.
Students interested in performing on Performance Hour should submit a request form signed by their major teacher to the Music Office at least two (2) weeks in advance of the requested date. Request forms are available in the Music Office.
Intensive Arts (MUS 5599) The period following Fall Semester final examinations is reserved for special projects and events. All students are required to be in residence during this time and should make travel arrangements accordingly. Each student must submit to the Music Office a completed Intensive Arts contract by the deadline announced during Fall Semester.
PLACEMENT & REGISTRATION First-of-Year Hearings “First-of-Year Hearings” are used to determine annual ensemble placement and chamber music assignments. Those students required to perform a First-of-Year Hearing are assigned a hearing time that occurs during the fall orientation period.
Undergraduate Foundations of Music Placement Evaluations Placement diagnostics in the undergraduate Foundations of Music sequence (theory, aural skills, and keyboard skills) are administered to each new undergraduate student.
Graduate Proficiency Testing: Music Theory, History and Aural Skills Graduate students will be given music theory, history and aural skills proficiency tests during the Fall Semester as prerequisites to the Selected Topics History and Analysis courses. Students will not be allowed to complete those courses until they have passed the proficiency tests or the appropriate remedial courses.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) Graduate Voice and Collaborative Piano Majors: Foreign Language and Diction Entering voice students are expected to have a minimum of one year of college- level language instruction with a grade of C or better in French, German, and Italian. Students who do not meet this requirement upon entering the program must take the appropriate course or its equivalent to fulfill the requirement before the degree can be granted.
Entering collaborative piano students are expected to have a minimum of one year of college-level language instruction with a grade of C or better in one of the following: French, German, or Italian. Students who do not meet this requirement upon entering the program must take the appropriate course or its equivalent to fulfill the requirement before the degree can be granted.
Transfer Credit and Advanced Placement The School of Music accepts transfer credit for arts classes from accredited undergraduate programs on a case-by-case basis. Only courses that have received a grade of “C” or better will be considered, and transfer credit may not account for more than 50 percent of the degree.
Transfer credit will be determined by the Associate Dean, be based upon evaluation of the student’s transcript and/or UNCSA School of Music placement assessments in consultation with the appropriate faculty, and be approved by the Dean of the School of Music.
To receive consideration for transfer credit, a student must make a formal request in writing to the Associate Dean.
Drop/Add Procedures All students are responsible for ensuring that they are properly registered for music courses taken each semester; consequently, students should check their schedules carefully.
Any student wishing to drop or add music classroom courses from their schedule must complete changes before the drop/add deadline published by the Registrar. Failure to follow proper drop/add procedures will result in a grade of “F” at the end of the semester, or not receiving a grade or credit for the course attended.
Rosters for ensembles and chamber music are maintained by the ensemble conductors and chamber music coaches. Any student wishing to drop or add an ensemble or chamber music class must receive permission from the appropriate conductor or coach and approval from the Associate Dean.
EVALUATION & GRADING Midterm Reports Students are evaluated at midterm. The School of Music will send a midterm report to a student when there is reason for concern about that student’s progress, typically when the student is producing unsatisfactory work in the major area, when the student is earning a grade of “B” or lower in an ensemble, or when the student is earning a grade of “C” or lower in any other course. Other
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) students whose work is satisfactory may also receive midterm reports at the discretion of the faculty. Students who receive a negative midterm report should schedule an appointment with the teacher making the evaluation to discuss ways of rectifying the concerns.
Final Examinations Final examinations in undergraduate music classroom courses take place during the final examination period at the end of each semester. All students must make travel arrangements that do not conflict with scheduled examinations.
Juries Performance evaluations (“juries”) occur twice each year. Juries are required of all matriculating students. For specific information on the requirements and grading of juries, students should consult the syllabus provided by the major teacher. At the discretion of the faculty and with the approval of the Dean, under certain circumstances a student may be excused from a jury.
Incomplete Course Work A grade of “Incomplete” may be assigned when a student is unable to fulfill requirements of a course because of medical or personal emergencies. The Registrar’s Office gives students one full semester to make up incomplete course work; however, an individual faculty member may designate an earlier deadline for making up the incomplete course work. Failure to complete the course work by the end of the following semester will result in a grade of “F” for the course. It is the student’s responsibility to coordinate with the faculty member when and how the incomplete work is to be made up.
Failure in a Foundations of Music Course Upon failing any of the required year-long undergraduate Foundations of Music courses (i.e., theory, aural skills, keyboard skills), the student might be required to meet with the Associate Dean. Given the prerequisites associated with each of these courses, a student is not able to progress in the other areas of the Foundations of Music sequence until he/she has passed all components of the sequence. A second failing grade in any of these courses may result in immediate dismissal from the School of Music.
Request for Change of Major Teacher Any student wishing to change teachers must first discuss their desire with the current major teacher. If that teacher is in agreement, the student must then discuss the matter with the proposed new teacher. Finally, if both teachers support the change, a written request must be submitted to the Dean for final approval. Only after that approval has been granted will the change become official.
Grading System The traditional “A” through “F” grading system is employed on student transcripts. Grading requirements and components for individual classes are itemized on class syllabi.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) Appeal of Final Course Grades The student’s appeal must present facts showing that by the preponderance of the evidence that the course grade was based on: 1. the students’ race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, age, creed; or 2. some other arbitrary or impermissible reason unrelated to the faculty member’s exercise of his or her professional judgment in the evaluation of the student’s academic or artistic performance; or 3. different standards and procedures than those the faculty member established in the course syllabus or in other written or oral measures directed to the class as a whole; or 4. a clear and material mistake in calculating or recording grades. Allegations that sexual harassment was the reason a final course grade was impermissibly or arbitrarily assigned by the faculty member must be addressed according to procedures set forth in the UNCSA Bias-Related Sexual Harassment Policy rather than from the following procedures. That the student simply disagrees with the assigned grade does not constitute a basis for a review. CAUTION: Falsification or fabrication of information by the student in support of a final course grade appeal may cause the student to be subject to disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct. Procedures 1. When a student receives a final grade for which the student believes an appeal is justified, the student shall discuss the contested grounds (see four factors above) with the instructor within twenty calendar days. 2. The instructor must inform the student of the instructor’s final decision (in light of the information the student presents) within 10 calendar days of receiving the information. 3. The student may file a written appeal of the instructor’s decision (no more than 10 calendar days after the instructor sends the decision to the student) with the dean, presenting evidence of one or more of the above grounds for appeal. 4. The dean will inform the student of the final decision within 30 calendar days of receiving the student’s appeal.
ATTENDANCE POLICY & ABSENCE REQUESTS Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend all classes, rehearsals, and performances, arrive on time, and be prepared to participate fully. It is the student’s responsibility to contact his/her teacher immediately if he/she is unable to attend. Students should refer to class syllabi for specific class attendance requirements and grading policies. Students who miss class frequently should be prepared to receive a low or failing grade. Students will not be withdrawn from music courses because of failure to attend.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) Absence Requests (Planned) Absence requests to miss music activities must be submitted to the Associate Dean in advance of the absence.
Undergraduate and graduate students who anticipate absence from class or rehearsal are required to submit a completed “Request To Be Excused from Music Classes” form. In addition, for auditions and outside performances, a letter from the institution or presenter giving the date and time of the audition or performance must accompany the request. These materials must be submitted directly to the School of Music at least two (2) weeks before the absence. Requests submitted after this deadline might not be accepted and the absence(s) then counted as unexcused. (The form “Request To Be Excused from Music Classes” is available in the School of Music office.)
N.B: Students will not be excused from dress rehearsals and concerts to attend auditions or other external professional engagements. Students will not be excused from classes or rehearsals for Applause jobs.
UNDERGRADUATE POLICY ON STUDENT PROBATION, CONTINUATION & RE- ADMISSION Because UNCSA is an arts conservatory, a student’s continuation is contingent on both academic performance and continued improvement in the artistic area of study.
Minimum Grade Point Average Requirements An undergraduate Music student must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 during both semesters of their C1 level of study, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 during all remaining semesters of study. In addition, by the time a student is classified at the C3 level of study, they must have achieved and then maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA in General Education requirements.
Warning Letter A student who exhibits a pattern of poor performance or behavior in any course may receive a Letter of Warning. In generating such a letter, the faculty considers the student’s: failure to comply with University, School, or course policies; failure to complete assignments satisfactorily; failure to be productive as a developing artist; inability to absorb and incorporate instruction; demonstrated talent deficiencies; inability to work or collaborate in a professional manner; other factor(s) determined to be relevant.
The Letter of Warning will include information about the area(s) of concern and a list of what skills, tasks, or objectives the student must accomplish in order to improve. A student who fails to remedy the concerns within the timeframe articulated in the letter may be placed on Probationary Status.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) The Warning Letter will be generated by the Dean of the School of Music or designated representative, and copies will be sent to the Dean of the Division of Liberal Arts and the Registrar’s Office.
Probationary Status A student is placed on Probationary Status for the following reason(s): failure to resolve within the designated time-frame the issues leading to a Letter of Warning; and/or failure to achieve and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA in General Education requirements by the time a student is classified at the C3 level; and/or failure to achieve and maintain a required minimum cumulative GPA as outlined above.
When placed on Probationary Status, the student will receive a Probation Letter from the Dean of the School of Music or designated representative outlining the area(s) of concern and a list of what skills, tasks, and/or objectives he or she must accomplish in order to be removed from Probationary Status. Probationary Status becomes part of the student’s permanent record.
If a student is placed on Probationary Status at any time within the first ten weeks of a semester, that semester shall be considered the initial probationary period. A student placed on Probationary Status during the last five weeks of a semester shall have that initial probationary status continued into the subsequent semester. If the student fails to rectify by the end of the initial probationary period the academic or artistic deficiencies that necessitated Probationary Status, the art school shall have the discretion either to continue the student’s Probationary Status for a second semester, or to dismiss the student from UNCSA.
If a student exhibits significant behavioral, academic, or artistic concerns, the student may be placed on Probationary Status without having first received a Letter of Warning. The Dean of the School of Music or designated representative, in consultation with the relevant faculty, shall make this decision and shall document the reasons for the action.
Non-Continuation Because each of the art schools within UNCSA offers a progressive curriculum with small classes, the focus is on students who continue to demonstrate artistic development and the likelihood of achieving professional standards in the field. Students who do not make sufficient progress to warrant removal from Probationary Status will not be continued in their program, and they will have to reapply for admission to UNCSA if they wish to return.
The Dean of the School of Music or designated representative will notify the student of non-continuation as soon as is practicable.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) Non-Continuation Appeal Under the following conditions, students at UNCSA have the right to appeal the decision of non-continuation in a program. The student’s appeal must present facts showing that by the preponderance of the evidence, the decision was: 1. based on the student’s race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, age, or creed; or 2. made for an arbitrary or impermissible reason unrelated to the faculty’s and dean’s exercise of professional judgment in the evaluation of the student’s academic or artistic performance; or 3. lacking the benefit of additional information (previously unavailable to the faculty and dean) which, if available, would have led to a different decision.
Allegations that sexual harassment was the reason for the decision must be addressed according to procedures set forth in the UNCSA Bias-Related Sexual Harassment Policy rather than via the following procedures.
Non-Continuation Appeal Procedures 1. Notice of non-continuation will be sent to a student electronically to the student’s official UNCSA Artist e-mail account and by first class mail to the student’s permanent address on file with the Registrar’s Office. 2. The student shall have 10 calendar days from the date of dispatch to file an appeal (see above). The student shall send the signed appeal to the Dean of the School of Music. 3. The Dean has 10 business days to respond in writing to the appeal. 4. In the case of a decision adverse to the student, the student may appeal to the Office of Academic Affairs within 10 business days of the decision. In the appeal, the student must present evidence that the Dean’s decision was discriminatory, arbitrary or capricious (see above regarding grounds for appeal). 5. The Office of Academic Affairs will review the appeal and respond with a final institutional decision within 10 calendar days of receipt of the appeal.
Re-Admission Students whose enrollment has been discontinued may reapply to UNCSA for a future academic year, and must meet current admission standards. A student who reapplies two or more years after leaving will be bound by the program requirements in effect at the time of re-enrollment.
GRADUATE ARTS WARNING/PROBATION, INVITATION TO RETURN & RE- ADMISSION Arts Warning/Probation Failure or a pattern of poor performance or behavior in any required course leads to a recommendation of Arts Warning.
The Dean of Music, in consultation with the School of Music faculty, determines if a student is to be placed on Arts Warning based on but not limited to the following criteria: Repeated failure to comply with School of Music attendance policies and/or to complete assignments as assigned.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) Behaviors which indicate that the student is engaging in activities that prevent the student from being productive in their work in the School of Music. A student under Arts Warning is given specific information about the area(s) of concern, a list of what the student must accomplish to be removed from Arts Warning status, and a 7-week timeline to satisfactorily resolve the concerns in order to be removed from Arts Warning status. The student will be notified at the beginning of the Arts Warning period that failure to resolve the stated concerns will result in placement on Arts Probation.
At the conclusion of the Arts Warning timeline, if the student has not resolved the concerns stated in the Arts Warning period the student will be placed on Arts Probation. The student will receive a letter restating the area(s) of concern and the list of what the student must accomplish in order to satisfactorily resolve the concerns. The timeline for Arts Probation is 7 weeks. Failure to resolve the stated concerns will result in non-invitation for continued study in the School of Music.
The Dean of Music has the discretion to lengthen the timeline for Arts Warning and Arts Probation.
The Dean of Music has the discretion to put a student on Arts Probation at any time in accordance with the “Suspension Policy: Administrative Committee,” as stated in the UNCSA Graduate Bulletin.
Invitation to Return All students in all arts programs must be invited to continue in their programs periodically. Students who, in the judgment of the faculty, fail to demonstrate sufficient progress toward professional standards in the arts will not be invited to return.
A student failing either applied lessons or master class will receive a recommendation of immediate non-invitation.
A student failing any other required course twice will receive a recommendation of non-invitation.
Appealing a Decision Not To Be Invited To Return Under the following conditions, students at UNCSA have the right to appeal the decision not to be invited to return. To submit an appeal, the student must present compelling evidence that one or more of the following conditions occurred: 1. The policy and procedures for such decisions were not followed. 2. The decision was based upon arbitrary or personal reasons unrelated to faculty members’ exercise of professional judgment in the evaluation of academic/artistic performance of the student. 3. The decision was based upon discrimination of harassment regarding gender, race, color, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. 4. There was a recent material or substantive change of circumstances that resulted in a change in the student’s performance.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) Procedures 1. Upon receipt of official notice that a student is not going to be invited to return, the student has 10 calendar days to file a written notice of appeal clearly stating the grounds for the appeal. The appeal is to be signed by the student and delivered to the relevant dean. 2. The dean has 30 calendar days to respond to the appeal in writing. 3. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the appeal to the dean, the student may, within 10 calendar days of the date of the written decision, submit final notice of appeal to the dean requesting that the original appeal and its record be forwarded to the Provost or his/her designee. 4. The Provost or designee will review the appeal to ensure that proper procedure was followed and respond with a final institutional decision within 10 calendar days of receipt of the appeal.
Re-Admission Students who have terminated their enrollment at UNCSA for any reason, including failure to be invited to continue in a program, must apply for readmission prior to being allowed to reenroll. Such students must meet admission standards outlined for all entering students. A student whose enrollment has been interrupted for two years or more will, upon reentry, be responsible for the program requirements outlined in the Bulletin in effect at the time of reentry.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES Guidelines for Student Recitals The following is information about timelines for making arrangements to perform a student recital and for booking a recital into one of the School of Music performance venues.
General considerations for booking a recital, either required or non-required: Recital must be booked no later than six (6) weeks before the recital date. Recital must begin at one of the standard start times: 2:00pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm. While not required, if possible the dress rehearsal should be booked when the recital is booked. If the recital involves a collaborative pianist, music must be provided and a rehearsal plan crafted with the pianist as soon as possible but not less than six (6) weeks before the anticipated recital date. NOTE: Only recitals required by the student’s curriculum may be booked into Watson Hall (MUS 4080, MUS 6080, and MUS 8899). The following additional considerations apply to Watson Hall bookings: Recital must be booked no later than the last Friday of January. After this date, Watson is not available for new bookings and recitals must be booked into either Crawford or Hood. Watson Hall is limited to a total of five (5) student recitals per week and no more than two (2) student recitals per day.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) To book a recital in one of the School of Music venues (Watson Hall, Crawford Hall, or Hood Hall): Check the hall schedules for available dates and times by going to http://cpf.uncsa.edu, clicking on “Calendar,” and filtering for the appropriate hall. Complete the UNCSA School of Music Recital Request Form. This form includes the signature of the major teacher and, if applicable, the collaborative pianist. Submit the completed Recital Request Form to the School of Music Receptionist. The recital booking is not complete until it is confirmed. Confirmation of booking comes via e-mail from the Assistant Director of Campus Performance Facilities. All requests are handled on a first-come, first- served basis. Confirmation includes verification of hall availability and that the request adheres to stipulated timelines and hall limits. To make changes to the date, time, and/or venue of a booking: Check the hall schedules for available dates and times by going to http://cpf.uncsa.edu, clicking on “Calendar,” and filtering for the appropriate hall. Complete a new UNCSA School of Music Recital Request Form. Changes must be approved by the major teacher and, if applicable, the collaborative pianist, and then be confirmed by the Associate Dean. Submit the revised and completed Recital Request Form to the School of Music Receptionist. As with the original booking, the change in booking is not complete until it is confirmed via e-mail by the Assistant Director of Campus Performance Facilities. As before, all requests are handled on a first- come, first-served basis. NOTE: Due to stipulated timelines and hall limits, a change might result in the recital being moved out of Watson Hall. Stage crew assistance for student recitals: The School of Music does not provide stage crew assistance for student recitals held in Crawford Hall or Hood Hall. Students who wish to have stage crew assistance must make their own arrangements.
Printed programs for student recitals: Students submit program information to the School of Music Receptionist, using the word-processing template provided by the Receptionist. The accurate and complete document created through the template must be returned for proofing to the School of Music Receptionist by the assigned due date, which is typically a few days before the date of the recital. For a required recital, the School of Music prints 50 copies of the program; for a non-required recital, the student is responsible for printing their own programs from the proofed document file.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) Recital Requirements Graduate students, with the exception of voice and composition, are required to perform two recitals. Graduate voice and composition students and undergraduate seniors are required to perform one recital. All required recitals must be approved in advance. This approval includes the content of the program as well as the student's preparation.
The studio teacher must approve first year graduate student recitals.
Second year graduate student recitals, graduate voice, graduate composition and undergraduate senior recitals must be approved in advance at a recital hearing.
Recital hearings must be scheduled at least four (4) weeks before the recital for graduate students and at least three (3) weeks before the recital for undergraduate students. At least two (2) department faculty must be present at the recital hearing. Juries may be used to conduct recital hearings. Faculty approval must be by a majority of the faculty evaluating the hearing. The entire program must be prepared for the recital hearing. The recital grade will be based on both the recital hearing and the recital.
Composers must submit the following for their recital hearing: 1) copies of all scores and parts, 2) personnel list, 3) rehearsal schedule, and 4) program, biography, texts (when appropriate), and program notes.
Recital Procedures Graduate students presenting their first recital must submit to the Associate Dean a Student Recital Form signed by their major teacher at least two weeks prior to their recital date. Graduate students presenting their second “graduation” recital and undergraduates presenting their senior recital must submit an approved Recital Hearing Form to the Associate Dean at least two weeks prior to their recital date. All students must submit a recital program including a biography (and text with translation when appropriate for any vocal works) to the Associate Dean within 48 hours following the performance of their recital. Students presenting their second “graduation” recital must also include program notes.
Hall Reservations All reservations and scheduling of Watson Chamber Music Hall, Crawford Hall and Rodney Hood Recital Hall are managed by the Assistant Director of Campus Performance Facilities. The halls’ schedules may be viewed at the http://cpf.uncsa.edu/studentrecitals.html website. All recitals and dress rehearsals must end at least two hours prior to large ensemble dress rehearsals and concerts. Only one reservation for a recording session may be held at any one time. Hall reservations that will not be used should be reported to the Assistant Director of Campus Performance Facilities immediately.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) Rehearsal time allotment will be as follows: Instrument and composition student recitals – 3 hours Voice student recitals – 2 hours Recital hearings – 1 hour Performance Hour & Master Class Preparation – 1 hour Organ student practice in Crawford Hall – 2 hours weekly Recording sessions – 3 hours, including setup & breakdown (no more than a total of 9 hours of recording time may be scheduled per semester)
Concerto Competition The School of Music holds two concerto competitions each year. The Fall Semester competition is open to all students who will be graduating at the end of the subsequent Spring Semester; the Spring Semester competition is open to all students who will be continuing as matriculating students the following year. The winner(s) from each competition will perform with either the UNCSA Orchestra or the UNCSA Wind Ensemble during the semester following the competition.
The competition consists of preliminary and final rounds. According to regulations established by the faculty, each department chooses students for the finals within the following limits:
WOODWINDS, STRINGS, PIANO, VOICE 3 STUDENTS EACH BRASS, GUITAR 2 STUDENTS EACH HARP, ORGAN, PERCUSSION 1 STUDENT EACH
Guidelines for participation:
A student must submit a Concerto Competition Request Form by the deadline set by the Dean of Music and signed by the major teacher, the conductor of the relevant ensemble, and the accompanist. This form also contains information about total duration and complete instrumentation. Forms are available at the front desk of the Music Office. A student will be limited to concerto appearances with a UNCSA ensemble once as a high school student and once as a college student. The whole concerto must be memorized.
A student who wishes to audition for the concerto competition should not be on Probation and should otherwise be in good standing. The Dean of the School of Music, in consultation with the faculty, reserves the right to deny any student participation in the Concerto Competition at any time if the student is not meeting the standards of the school.
Off-Campus Performances Non-school related performances scheduled by individual students may not conflict with the student’s UNCSA responsibilities. As with any planned absence, students must complete an Absence Request Form and obtain the necessary signatures before submitting it to the School of Music office (see Absence Requests).
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) Accompanist Guidelines A team of pianists supports individual performance instruction at the UNCSA School of Music. The team is made up of professional staff pianists, freelance pianists, masters students enrolled in the graduate program in collaborative piano, and piano students in the collaborative skills class offered for piano majors.
1. Accompanying staff assignments are made to each instrumental studio, and to the voice area, by the Director of the Collaborative Piano Program. Individual studio faculty assign students to an accompanist based on this allotment of hours. 2. Student accompanists, including graduate students in the collaborative piano program, may be available and are assigned by the Director of the Collaborative Piano Program. Student partners are expected to attend their pianists’ classes when requested. 3. Repertoire information, and rehearsal/performance plans, should be communicated as soon as possible and with the following amounts of lead time: Recitals: 6 weeks Performance Hour, juries, and concerto competition: 3 weeks Master classes with guest artists: 2 weeks Lessons and studio master classes: 1 week 4. If a student needs to cancel or change a meeting time, the accompanist should be given a minimum of 72 hours notice; otherwise, the student will have lost the allotted time. If a student needs to change repertoire, 72 hours notice is requested. Changes due to illness will be handled on an individual basis.
For complete information, please refer to the Piano Support Handbook for the current academic year.
RECORDING SERVICES [Recording Services information is being revised. This section will be updated once the revised information is available.]
SCHOLARSHIPS, GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID Scholarship Awards Merit scholarships, as well as graduate fellowships and assistantships, are awarded each year in March and April for the following academic year. These awards range in amounts from small awards (e.g., $500) to awards covering tuition, fees, room and board. Fellowships and assistantships are awarded one per student; however, they may be combined with either tuition remissions or scholarship awards, and any exceptions will be decided by the Coordinator of Scholarship Resources and the Dean of Music. Awards are based primarily on faculty recommendations, arts and academic GPAs, records of good conduct, and in some cases interviews. Students receiving merit scholarships, fellowships and assistantships are expected to maintain good standing. All awards by the School of Music are reevaluated each year and are not automatically renewable. Questions concerning scholarships, fellowships, assistantships and financial aid
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) awarded by the School of Music should be directed to Dr. Timothy Olsen, Coordinator of Scholarship Resources.
Graduate Tuition Remissions Six out-of-state graduate tuition remissions covering tuition are awarded or renewed each year. Students receiving a tuition remission are required to fulfill a research or teaching service to the School of Music as determined by the major studio teacher and the Coordinator of Scholarship Resources. This requirement may be either separate from or in conjunction with another School of Music fellowship or assistantship. A written evaluation of the student's research or teaching service will be made at the end of the academic year by the major teacher, reviewed by the Coordinator of Scholarship Resources and placed in the student's file. Students are nominated for a Graduate Tuition Remission by studio faculty. Nominations are then considered and Graduate Tuition Remissions awarded by the Dean of Music.
Graduate Studio Assistantships The following studio assistantships are either awarded or renewed each year each in the amount of $2,000.
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion Violin (2 awards), Viola, Violoncello
A Guitar Studio Assistantship is also awarded or renewed each year. The Guitar Studio Assistantship is $4,000.
Studio Assistants may supplement their major teacher's studio instruction by teaching lower level (undergraduate or high school) students or secondary students as assigned by their major teacher. The assistant may also be assigned to perform in ensembles. All teaching will be under the supervision of the major teacher. Studio assistants will be responsible for providing two (2) hours per week of service. The guitar studio assistant will be responsible for six (6) hours per week of service. A written evaluation of the student's assistantship work will be made at the end of the academic year by the major teacher, reviewed by the Coordinator of Scholarship Resources and placed in the student's file. Studio Assistantships are awarded each year in March and April for the following academic year. Award decisions are based on faculty recommendations, academic record and professional experience.
Graduate Classroom Assistantships: The following assistantships are either awarded or renewed each year in the amount of $4,000 each.
Music Theory Classroom Assistantship Aural Skills Classroom Assistantship
Classroom Assistant's duties will include assisting in the classroom with tasks assigned by their supervisory instructor. Duties may include: coaching students in tutorial sessions; teaching classes under the supervision of the instructor;
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) correcting and grading papers; library work to prepare materials for the class as assigned by the instructor; and photocopying.
The Music Theory and Aural Skills assistants will be responsible for providing six (6) hours per week of service. A written evaluation of the student's assistantship work is made at the end of the academic year by the supervisory instructor, reviewed by the Coordinator of Scholarship Resources and placed in the student's file. Classroom Assistantships are awarded each year in March and April for the following academic year. Award decisions are based on faculty recommendations, academic record and professional experience.
Graduate Collaborative Piano Assistantships: A total of $6,000 will be awarded annually to graduate students in the Collaborative Piano Program. Typically, a single award of $3000 is made as the Collaborative Piano Assistantship with the remaining shared among students in the class in the form of service awards. These awards not only recognize merit, but also acknowledge the service aspect of work undertaken by graduate students in the Collaborative Piano Program. Assignments for studio accompanying duties will be made by Dr. Allison Gagnon, who coordinates both staff and student piano support for the School of Music. A written evaluation of students' work will be made at the end of the academic year by Dr. Gagnon, reviewed by the Coordinator of Scholarship Resources and placed in the student's file. Collaborative Piano Assistantships are awarded each year in March and April for the following academic year. Award decisions are based on faculty recommendations, academic record and professional experience.
Graduate Recording Services Assistantships: Two Recording Services Assistantships in amount of $2,000 each will be either awarded or renewed each year. Recording Services Assistant's duties will include providing recording services for Performance Hour and music@watson concerts. Assistants will also provide additional recording services for students and faculty on a per service arrangement. Assistants will be responsible for providing three (3) hours of recording services per week. A written evaluation of the student's assistantship work will be made at the end of the academic year by the Coordinator of Scholarship Resources and placed in the student's file. Recording Service Assistantships are awarded each year in March and April for the following academic year. Award decisions are based on faculty recommendations, academic record and professional experience.
Financial Aid and School of Music Work-Scholarships Financial aid requests should be directed to Jane Kamiab, Director of Financial Aid at (336) 770-3297 or (336) 770-3298.
The positions listed are available to students requiring financial assistance from the School of Music as well as a limited number of general work-scholarships. Interested students should contact Dr. Timothy Olsen, Coordinator of Scholarship Resources for further information.
Large Ensemble Manager #1 Large Ensemble Manager #2
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FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT Building Access for Students Registered students will have access to the School of Music Complex and Gray Building during Fall and Spring Semesters per the following schedule:
School of Music Complex – Exterior doors are open from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. After hours and on weekends, by using their One Card Music students may gain access at the door closest to the ensemble rehearsal rooms.
Gray Building – Exterior doors are open from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. After hours and on weekends, by using their One Card Music students may gain entrance to the building and practice rooms from 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. seven days a week.
During times UNCSA is not in session, student access to School of Music facilities must be requested in advance. If approved, such access is limited to the hours of operation of the School of Music Office. These hours are 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday (subject to change). (NOTE: The entire UNCSA campus, including all Music facilities, is closed from Christmas to New Year and no access is possible.)
All student access ends on the last day of Spring Semester.
School of Music Equipment All property belonging to the School of Music is considered property of the State of North Carolina. Under state law, any theft or misuse of state property constitutes a criminal act. Chairs and stands may not be removed from any facility without prior permission from the School of Music.
School of Music office equipment, including the copy machine, fax, and telephone, is not for student use.
PLEASE NOTE: When making copies of materials (music, CDs, DVDs, etc.) at locations available for student use, the copyright law of the Unites States prohibits the photocopy or reproduction of materials “used for any purposes other than private study, scholarship or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement.
Key Sign-Out Policy Students are permitted to sign out keys in order to gain access to specific School of Music facilities and equipment. Typically, keys are signed out for one of three durations: the full academic year, one specific semester, or a single day.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) Full Academic Year Sign-Out Keys to the piano practice rooms, double bass practice rooms, and large instrument storage rooms are available to students in the School of Music who are enrolled in an appropriate course of study. In addition, keys to the large rehearsal halls (SMC Rooms 167 and 168) are available to those students who have been appointed as Ensemble Managers.
All keys are due by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, 4 May.
Specific Semester Sign-Out With approval from the chamber music coach, keys to classrooms are available to students registered in chamber music who desire a large space in which to rehearse.
Fall Semester: All keys are due by 12:00 Noon on Friday, 2 December. Spring Semester: All keys are due by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, 4 May.
Single Day Sign-Out Keys for one-day access to a variety of facilities are available to students.
All keys signed out on a daily basis are due back to the Music Office by 4:00 P.M. daily, or 10:00 A.M. if checked out overnight.
No deposit is required to obtain any of these keys. However, a form must be completed and signed by each student for the key(s) desired. Students who lose keys or fail to return keys by the specified deadlines will have holds placed on their student records until such time as a $50.00 lost key/re-keying fee is paid. Students who have holds on their records are unable to register for future semesters, are unable to obtain transcripts, and do not receive their diplomas/degrees.
Any student who withdraws from the UNCSA School of Music must return all keys to the School of Music office no later than the last day the student is on- campus.
Practice Rooms (General Use) Practice rooms for general use are located on the ground level of Gray Building. The following serve as basic guides for the use of these shared spaces: Food and drink (except water) are not permitted in any practice or rehearsal space. Any practice room left vacant for more than ten (10) minutes will be considered available, even if someone’s personal belongings have been left in the room. A student is not permitted to “move in” to a practice room, either leaving their belongings for extended periods during the day or overnight. Instruments and other materials left unattended may be placed into storage for safe keeping by the School of Music staff. Students should contact the Music Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, to retrieve belongings.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) For security reasons, windows in practice rooms must remain uncovered. Campus Police reserves the right to enter any practice room with covered windows. Both for security and to safeguard the practice facilities, do not prop open a practice room door that is protected with One Card access.
Students who habitually violate these basic rules might face disciplinary action, including loss of privilege to use the practice facilities.
Piano Practice Rooms (Piano Majors) Piano practice rooms are for matriculating piano majors only. All non-majors wishing to use piano practice rooms must be engaged in secondary study with a major piano teacher and have that teacher’s recommendation. The Music Office will approve requests as space is available. Refer to the Key Sign-Out Policy given above for details about obtaining a key to a piano practice room.
Locker Sign-Out Policy Metal lockers are located on the first floor of the Gray Building and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. There are “single” and “double” lockers. The larger “double” lockers are reserved specifically for horns, saxophones, trombones, and violas.
In order to use a locker, the student chooses the one they would like to have for the year, places their personal combination lock on it, and then comes to the Music Office to register it, providing both the locker number and the combination of the lock being used. It is extremely important that the student completes the registration process as there must be a record of who is using which locker.
Lockers may not be used for personal storage over the summer months. All locks must be removed and lockers completely emptied of all personal items by the end of the school year. All locks found on lockers after the end of the school year will be cut off and any items found will be discarded.
Large Instrument Storage Lockers Storage rooms for large instruments are available on the first floor of the Gray Building. These storage rooms are intended specifically for celli, double basses, guitars, tubas/euphoniums, and baritone saxophones. All large instrument storage rooms will be assigned by the Music Office. Please be advised that multiple students may be assigned to each of these storage rooms. Refer to the Key Sign-Out Policy given above for details about obtaining a key to a large instrument storage room.
Reed-Making Tools Tools for the making of oboe and bassoon reeds are available to students registered in those majors. These tools are located in rooms associated with the oboe and bassoon studios, respectively, and they are not to be removed from these locations.
Wind students are permitted to transport their own personal tools (e.g., shaping knives) between the School of Music Complex Building, Gray Building, and their
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) car if they live off-campus. When not in use on campus, these tools must be stored in one of the lockers available to School of Music students (see “Locker Sign-Out Policy” above).
Under no circumstance are personal tools to be used in any general public area (e.g., the Student Commons or Daniels Plaza). In addition, personal tools may never be taken to, used in, or stored at any on-campus residence facility, even if a student lives in that facility.
Piano Maintenance Please report all problems with pianos to Mr. John Chapman, the School’s Piano Technician. Do not attempt to “fix” a piano yourself. The Piano Technician should be given ample notification for any repair work and/or necessary tuning prior to any scheduled performance. Notes for Mr. Chapman may be left either in the Music Office or outside his workshop, GB 133.
Harpsichord Use The harpsichord must be reserved at least three (3) weeks before an intended concert date. If it needs to be moved, prior approval of the Dean must be obtained and the move coordinated by Mr. John Chapman, the School’s Piano Technician.
School of Music Instrument Loans The School of Music owns instruments that may be borrowed. Instruments will be loaned only to matriculating students and only with the permission of the major teacher.
In accordance with North Carolina state law, School of Music instruments are not to be used for “work-for-pay” engagements. This means that School of Music instruments ARE NOT to be used for outside employment.
The student is responsible for returning the instrument in the same condition as it was loaned. Any damage must be reported to the Music Office immediately.
Instruments are loaned for limited periods of time. An instrument loaned for a particular School of Music performance must be returned to the Music Office immediately after the performance for which it was loaned; an instrument loaned for on-going studio work must be returned to the Music Office by 12:00 Noon on Friday, 16 December (for a Fall Semester loan) or by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, 4 May (for a Spring Semester loan). Any student who withdraws from the UNCSA School of Music must return all instruments to the School of Music Office no later than the last day the student is on campus.
Any student who loses an instrument or fails to return it by the appropriate deadline will have a hold placed on their student record. Such holds prohibit students from registering for classes, obtaining transcripts, or receiving diplomas/degrees. To remove the hold, the student must replace or return the instrument and pay a $50 fine.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music College Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) See the School of Music Secretary/Receptionist in the Music Office for instructions on the proper procedure for signing out a School-owned instrument.
Lost or Damaged Music Music that is issued to the student for use in orchestra, chamber music, cantata singers, jazz ensemble, and other performance opportunities must be cared for in a professional and careful manner. Essential music notations are to be done lightly and only in pencil. Any other marking or drawing, heavy or dark pencil notation, or any ink notation is considered defacement of the music. Defacement also includes tearing or any destructive activity that would render the music unusable.
Students must return their music to the music librarian on time and in good condition. If the music is lost, the charge to the student will be $25.00. If the music is defaced, the charge to the student will be $25.00. If the replacement cost charged to the School of Music is greater than $25.00, the student is then liable for the greater amount and will be required to reimburse the School accordingly.
FIRE SAFETY Fire drills will be conducted during the school year and it is mandatory that each drill be treated with the seriousness of a life threatening situation. It is required for all persons to evacuate buildings immediately when a fire alarm is sounded.
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Last Name First Name E-mail Area Studio Bldg Phone
Bartlett Jacquelyn [email protected] Harp 136-D GB
Beck John [email protected] Percussion 102 GB 734-2833
Beck Lynn [email protected] Music Theory & Musicianship; Aural Skills 136-A GB
Beres Karen [email protected] Keyboard Skills 137 GB 631-1226
Berryhill Alan [email protected] Dance Movement for Singers 817-7587
Bieler Ida [email protected] Violin 187 SMC 770-3358
Bills Mary Ann [email protected] Accompanist 115 GB 978-4845
Brown Lila [email protected] Viola 189 SMC 770-3361
Chapman John [email protected] Piano Technician 133 GB 770-3352
Clasen Ashley [email protected] Accompanist 782-5734
Coelho Tadeu [email protected] Flute 192 SMC 770-3355
Cole Brian [email protected] Dean
Crupi Caroline [email protected] Aural Skills
Czaja Jason [email protected] Assistant Director of Campus Performance 145 SMC 734-2868 Facilities
Dillon Lawrence [email protected] Composition; Counterpoint 188 SMC 770-3253
Dodds Michael [email protected] Music History 236 GB 770-3258
Espina-Ruiz Oskar [email protected] Clarinet 237 GB 631-1525
Ferri John [email protected] Theory 257 GB 770-1351
Frazelle Kenneth [email protected] Composition; Orchestration 136-A GB 631-1272
Gagnon Allison [email protected] Collaborative Piano Program; Accompanist 239 GB 631-1533
Goldsmith Nancy [email protected] Fletcher Language Enrichment: Italian 760-9369
Hall Ashley [email protected] Trumpet 106-A GB 732-2832
Hawley Janine [email protected] Acting for Singers
Hite Merideth [email protected] Oboe 254 GB 631-1542
Ilika John [email protected] Trombone 104 GB
Johnston Nancy [email protected] Accompanist 241 GB 631-1530
Kamtman Leslie [email protected] Library/Internet Research Library 770-1395
LaCosse Steven [email protected] Managing Director of Fletcher Opera Institute 251 GB 631-1537
Larsen Eric [email protected] Piano 238 GB 631-1532
Lawrence Kevin [email protected] Violin 194 SMC 770-3360
Lees Christopher [email protected] Director of Orchestral Activities 178 SMC 770-3357
MacManus Cameron [email protected] Director, Community Music School 734-2950
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Mitchell- Tonya Mitchell- Secretary/Receptionist 175 SMC 770-3255 Hymon [email protected]
Muni Nicholas [email protected] Artistic Director of Fletcher Opera Institute 250 GB 631-1529
Norman Mark [email protected] Wind Ensemble; Tuba/Euphonium 141-B GB 770-1319
Norwood Norris [email protected] Accompanist
Oh Annah [email protected] Accompanist 141-A GB
Olsen Timothy [email protected] Organ; Coordinator of Music scholarships 253 GB 770-3254
Orenstein Janet [email protected] Violin 187 SMC 770-3358
Parker Natalie [email protected] Enrollment Manager; Director of Summer Music 176 SMC 770-3260 Programs
Payne Luke [email protected] Guitar; Guitar History & Literature 255 GB 631-1531
Pecoraro Joseph [email protected] Guitar; Guitar Pedagogy 252 GB 631-1538
Pratnicki Marion [email protected] Voice 235 GB 770-3256
Rocco Robert [email protected] Graduate Music Program Advisor; Aural Skills; 117 GB 770-1446 Accompanist
Rose Saxton [email protected] Bassoon 135 GB 770-3359
Rothkopf Michael [email protected] Composition; Music Technology 139 GB 631-1581
Rudkin Ronald [email protected] Theory; Jazz 195 SMC 770-3356
Serkin Maria [email protected] Undergraduate Music Program Advisor; Horn; 103 GB 734-2921 Career Development Seminar
Sharpe Paul [email protected] Interim Assistant Dean of Enrollment, Recruitment 180 SMC 770-1422 & Outreach; Double Bass 142 GB 770-3351
Shteinberg Dmitri [email protected] Piano; Piano Literature 242 GB 631-1535
Siebert Glenn [email protected] Voice; Vocal Literature 256 GB 631-1540
Swenson Thomas [email protected] Keyboard Skills 137 GB 631-1226
Taylor Marilyn [email protected] Voice 259 GB 631-1541
Townsend Curissa [email protected] Business Officer; Assistant to the Dean 185 SMC 770-3252
Ward Angela [email protected] Fletcher Vocal Coach; Diction 108 GB 734-2831 Vanstory
Whitehouse Brooks [email protected] Cello 191 SMC 770-3354
Wilmot Ken [email protected] Ensembles Manager 243 GB 734-2824
Winkelman David [email protected] Associate Dean; Aural Skills 186 SMC 770-1315
Young Robert [email protected] Saxophone 196 SMC 770-3353
Zullinger Nathan [email protected] Cantata Singers; Choral Conducting 258 GB
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