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Voice Jury Guidelines for Vocal Majors

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MUSC 2400(a) and MUSC 2500(a)

FIRST SEMESTER OF STUDY – 25% of term grade

  1. A minimum of 3 songs in 2 different styles/periods and languages
  2. 10 minutes of music
  3. All music must be memorized or grade will be lowered 10%

MUSC 2400(b) and MUSC 2500(b)

SEMESTERS AFTER FIRST SEMESTER OF STUDY – 25% of term grade

  1. A minimum of 4 songs in 3 different styles/periods and languages
  2. 10-15 minutes of music
  3. All music must be memorized or grade will be lowered 10%

Oratorio/chamber music may be performed with score, but should be memorized

One chamber music piece (with score and full ensemble) may be used for one of the above

MUSC 3500 and MUSC 4400 – 25% of term grade

  1. A minimum of 5 songs/arias in 3 different styles/periods and languages
  2. At least 15 minutes of music
  3. All music must be memorized or grade will be lowered 10%

Oratorio/chamber music may be performed with score, but should be memorized

One chamber music piece (with score and full ensemble) may be used for one of the above

MUSC 4500 – 25% of term grade

  1. A minimum of 6 pieces in 4 different styles/periods and languages
  2. At least 15 minutes of music
  3. All music must be memorized or grade will be lowered 10%

Oratorio/chamber music may be performed with score, but should be memorized

One chamber music piece (with score and full ensemble) may be used for one of the above

In a semester in which a degree recital is presented, the grade for MUSC 3890 or MUSC 4890 will be determined by the assigned recital panel. Grading for MUSC 4500 will be determined by the applied lessons.