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 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016-2017 DAVID WINKELMAN ASSOCIATE DEAN OFFICE: SMC 186 PHONE: (336) 770-1315 E-MAIL: [email protected] 1 Table of Contents 2016 – 2017 UNCSA ACADEMIC CALENDAR HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM .......... 3 SCHOOL OF MUSIC ADMINISTRATION .......................................................................... 5 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 6 ETHICS & STANDARDS OF CONDUCT........................................................................... 6 UNCSA School of Music Standards of Professional Excellence ................................ 6 Academic Integrity Policy................................................................................................... 6 UNCSA Student Code of Conduct ................................................................................... 7 Formal Complaints Against Faculty or Staff ................................................................... 7 COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................ 7 Communication within the School .................................................................................... 7 Communication with Parents ............................................................................................ 7 MUSIC CLASSES & REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 8 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................. 8 Diploma with Designation “Concentration in Music” ...................................................... 8 Music Theory, Aural Skills, and Music Literature Classes ........................................... 8 Performance Hour (MUS 0090) ........................................................................................ 8 Intensive Arts (MUS 0599) ................................................................................................ 8 PLACEMENT & REGISTRATION ....................................................................................... 9 First-of-Year Hearings ........................................................................................................ 9 Music Theory and Aural Skills Placement Evaluations ................................................. 9 Drop/Add Procedures ......................................................................................................... 9 EVALUATION & GRADING .................................................................................................. 9 Midterm Reports .................................................................................................................. 9 Final Examinations ............................................................................................................. 9 Juries..................................................................................................................................... 9 Incomplete Course Work ................................................................................................... 9 Request for Change of Major Teacher .......................................................................... 10 Grading System................................................................................................................. 10 Appeal of Final Course Grades ...................................................................................... 10 ATTENDANCE POLICY & ABSENCE REQUESTS ...................................................... 11 Attendance Policy for Music Courses ............................................................................ 11 Absence Requests (Planned) ......................................................................................... 11 PROBATION, INVITATION TO RETURN & RE-ADMISSION ...................................... 11 Probation and Program Continuation ............................................................................ 11 Invitation to Return ............................................................................................................ 11 Appealing a Decision Not To Be Invited To Return ..................................................... 12 Re-Admission .................................................................................................................... 12 PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................................ 12 Guidelines for Student Recitals ...................................................................................... 12 Hall Reservations .............................................................................................................. 13 Concerto Competition....................................................................................................... 13 Off-Campus Performances .............................................................................................. 14 Accompanist Guidelines .................................................................................................. 14 RECORDING SERVICES ................................................................................................... 15 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music High School Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) 2 SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE ......................................................................................... 15 Scholarship Awards .......................................................................................................... 15 FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT............................................................................................... 15 Building Access for Students .......................................................................................... 15 School of Music Equipment ............................................................................................. 16 Key Sign-Out Policy .......................................................................................................... 16 Practice Rooms (General Use) ....................................................................................... 17 Piano Practice Rooms (Piano Majors)........................................................................... 17 Locker Sign-Out Policy..................................................................................................... 17 Large Instrument Storage Lockers ................................................................................. 18 Reed-Making Tools........................................................................................................... 18 Piano Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 18 Harpsichord Use ............................................................................................................... 18 School of Music Instrument Loans ................................................................................. 18 Lost or Damaged Music ................................................................................................... 19 FIRE SAFETY ....................................................................................................................... 19 2016 – 2017 SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY & STAFF ............................................... 20 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 2016-2017 School of Music High School Student Handbook (rev. 1/4/17) 3 2016 – 2017 UNCSA ACADEMIC CALENDAR HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM Fall Semester 2016 Thursday-Sunday, August 11-14 High School Orientation Thursday, August 11 New High School Students Arrive Saturday, August 13 Returning High School Students Arrive Sunday, August 14 Clearance and Registration for High School Students Monday, August 15 High School Academic Classes Begin; High School Classroom Music Classes Begin *Wednesday, 17 August High School Academic Classes Held Monday, August 22 High School Applied Music Classes Begin (lessons, master classes, ensemble rehearsals, and chamber coachings) Friday, August 26 Last Day to Add or Drop a Music 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 Saturday, October 8 High School Residence Halls Close at Noon Tuesday, October 11 High School Residence Halls Reopen at Noon *Wednesday, October 12 Classes Resume; High School Academic Classes Held; Music Classes Held According to a Wednesday Schedule Tuesday, November 22 Last Day of High School Applied Music Instruction Wednesday-Sunday, November 23-27 Thanksgiving Holiday – No Classes Held; Offices Remain Open Wednesday Wednesday, November 23 High School Residence Halls Close at Noon Sunday, November 27 High School Residence Halls Reopen at Noon Monday, November 28 High School Academic Classes Resume; High School Classroom Music Classes Resume Tuesday, November 29 Last Day of High School Academic Instruction; Last Day of High School Classroom Music Instruction Wednesday-Friday, Nov 30-Dec 2 High School Academic Program Exam Period; High School Music Program Exam Period **Monday-Friday,