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Department of Applied Music and Performance
Chair
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- Dr. Peppie Calvar – Room 310 302
Administrative Specialist
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- Fran Moore - Room 402
Choral Activities
- Director: Dr. John Warren - Room 302
Band Activities
- Director: Dr. Bradley Ethington - Room 401
Orchestral Activities
- Director: Dr. James Tapia - Room 110
Keyboard Area
- Co-Coordinators: Ida Trebicka - Room 210; Dr. Anne Laver - Room 122A
Strings Area
- Coordinator: William Knuth - Room 405B
Voice Area
- Coordinator: Janet Brown - Room 304A
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion Area
- Coordinator: Dr. Bradley Ethington - Room 401
Department of Music Composition, Theory, and History
Chair
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- Dr. Joseph Downing Nic Scherzinger - Room 120D120B
Department of Music Education
Chair
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- Dr. John Coggiola - Room 108C
Department of Music Industry and Technologies
Chair
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- James Abbott - Room 119D
Music Industry Program (B.M. in Music Industry; BM/MBA: Music Industry Minor)
- Coordinator: William DiCosimo Gregg Barron - Room 119D120D
Sound Recording Technology Program (B.M. in Sound Recording Technology)
- Coordinator: James Abbott - Room 124B119D
Audio Arts (M.A. in Audio Arts)
- Co-Directors: Todd Herreman Jim Elenteny – Room 124D124B; Bill Werde – Smith, Room 226
Bandier Program (B.S. in Recording and Allied Entertainment Industries)
- Director: Bill Werde - Smith, Room 226
Jazz Studies
- Director: Dr. John Coggiola - Shaffer, Room 202C
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Program Fees
Setnor students are charged a music program fee charged a music program fee that covers a variety variety of expenses such as guest artists, master classes, travel, classroom supplies, musical instruments, equipment, technology, lessons, and so forth. The music program fee covers principal and secondary performance area lessons required lessons required by Setnor’s BA and BA and BM degree programs and a 1-credit lesson per semester for students in the BS program.
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No alcohol is to be served at any Setnor School of Music reception, regardless of location, or any event held in Setnor Auditorium, or elsewhere in Crouse College. This prohibition is School of Music policy, and stands even when when Campus Catering may be willing to provide alcohol. It is recognized that we share the building with that we share the building with the administrative offices of VPA, who may have different policies.
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Diagnostic examinations are administered prior to the first day of classes each semester for all students who wish to transfer credits in music theory and/or ear training (aural skills). This includes credits credits from other other institutions. The The examinations include basic music theory and aural skills covered in a typical undergraduate music program.
Prior to registering for theory classes, students review the results of the examinations with their academic advisors to academic advisors to determine which theory and ear training courses to take. Those failing failing the theory theory and/or or ear training training portions may either either enroll in MTC 540 Survey of Basic Theory or complete the appropriate music theory and ear training coursework coursework at Setnor with no credits transferred from their previous institutions. Those opting to take MTC 540 will have their take MTC 540 will have their previous coursework in theory and ear training transferred upon successful completion of the course.
Successful completion of the diagnostic theory examination or the course MTC 540 Survey of Basic Theory is required prior to enrollment in any theory courses beyond the first semester of music the first semester of music theory, ear training and keyboard ear training and keyboard skills (MTC 145, MTC 147, PNO 121).
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student use of both Macintosh and PC platforms. It is strongly recommended that students consider purchasing a 15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computer model tailored for use at Syracuse University. Detailed information, including specifications and ordering information for the preferred laptops, is available online at the SU Bookstore or SU IT Services.
All students are encouraged to have a computer running Microsoft Office or Office 365. Active SU students can download and install Microsoft Office desktop applications on up to five computers (PC, MAC) and five mobile devices (iOS, Android) – and it's FREE while you're an active student! For details, visit https://su-jsm.atlassian.net/wiki/x/MICICQ.
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Ensemble Auditions
Every student pursuing a BA or BM degree must be in a large concert ensemble, and all students must audition for each each at the start of each fall semester. (Piano majors may either audition for a choir or speak to a conductor of an ensemble to accompany). The rehearsal times for the large ensembles are as follows:
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All students will be registered for lessons on their primary instrument. DO NOT CHANGE OR ADJUST YOUR LESSON REGISTRATIONCHANGE OR ADJUST YOUR LESSON REGISTRATION!!! If you need adjustments see Megan Carlsen in the School see Megan Carlsen in the School of Music office, Room 208. You will need to set up your lesson time and location directly with your instructor.
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Students needing schedule adjustments should see their their advisor during opening during opening weekend, or schedule or schedule an appointment with him/her during the first week of during the first week of classes. You may You may drop/add add classes on your own during the first week own during the first week of classes. It is best to know and work with the 5-DIGIT CLASS number when doing this. The CLASS number is easy to remember because it has 5 digits (just like the word, class). THE DEADLINE FOR ADDING CLASSES ONLINE IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 20192024.
Weekly Student Convocation
All Setnor School of Music students must be registered for Convocation each semester they are in residence. In the first year fall semester Student Students will be registered for AMC 100 SEM to fulfill this Convocation requirement. They must attend both the AMC 100 meeting and Convo. Convocation will occur on Thursday afternoons from 12:30-1:50 in Setnor Auditorium or in another designated location. Convocation is a time for student and faculty performances, guest artists, master classes, and studio classes. Everyone must attend the first Convocation on Thursday, August 29, where the semester Convocation schedule will be presented.
Music Education Academy, Music Composition Seminar, Music Industry Forum
- Music Education majors: on your schedule you should see SED 340, 0 credits. Music Education Academy meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:50 pm in Eggers 010. Don’t forget to attend!
- Composition majors: on your schedule you should see MTC 051, 0 credit. Composition Seminar meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:50 pm in Crouse 404. Don’t forget to attend!
- Music Industry majors (and minors): on your schedule you should see MUI 103, 0 credit. Music Industry Forum meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:50 pm in Whitman 007. Don’t forget to attend!
- Sound Recording Technology majors: on your schedule you should see MUI 103, 0 credit. Music Industry Forum meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:50 pm in Whitman 007. Don’t forget to attend!
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This exam is for students with theory training who wish to place out of the first year (fall/spring) of theory (Diatonic Harmony I and II). This exam will be given during the first week of classes. Note: you must be able to pass out of the entire first year year of Diatonic Harmony, not just the first semester. Please contact Dr. Downing Scherzinger (jdowning@syrnscherzi@syr.edu) for information.
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Practice rooms are re-keyed each each fall. In order to obtain a working practice room key, you must follow these steps:
- Go to Room 301 where you will be given a practice room key and will need to sign the sheet that advises any any lost key or key not returned will result in a fee of $25 for replacement charged to your bursar account.
- At the end of the academic year, turn the key back in to 301 Crouse College. If you do not return the key, a fee fee of $25 for replacement will be charged to your bursar account.
- All keys are numbered, so key must match sign out sheet
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Practice rooms are re-keyed each each fall. In order to obtain a working practice room key, you must follow these steps:
- Print out Practice Room Key Request Form – PRACTICE ROOM KEY REQUEST FORM
- Bring the form to Room 301 Crouse College and turn it in for a practice room key (student must provide 301 Crouse College and turn it in for a practice room key (student must provide proof of registration in a music class or lessons)
- any lost key or key not returned will result in a fee of $25 for replacement.
- At the end of the academic year, turn the key back in to 301 Crouse College. If a key is not returned, a fee of $25 for replacement will be charged to your bursar account.
Classroom and Auditorium Keys
- Students arranging for prjsPRJs, recital rehearsals, and other school activities may be able to sign out space and a key for those dates of use only.
- Keys must be returned promptly. Any lost key or key not returned will result in a fee of $25 for replacement will be charged to your bursar account.
- Students musy must abide by all room usage guidelines – see the Crouse room usage agreement at SETNOR RESOURCES.
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Center for Learning and Student Success
Web: class.syr.edu
Email: CLASS@syr.edu
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- Keyboard Proficiency. All students must demonstrate keyboard proficiency equal or superior to that achieved in in two years of study (one year for Music Education instrumental students) in the Setnor School of Music’s piano proficiency program
- Grade Point Average. All students except music education majors must maintain a cumulative grade point maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 0 (C). Music education Music education students are dually enrolled dually enrolled in the the Setnor School of Music and and the School School of Education. They must have achieved a 3.0 average in music and education courses, with an overall GPA of at least 3.0, before being permitted to enter into the upper division sequence sequence (junior junior year) and to student and to student teach (senior year).
- Lessons and Juries. Music majors must achieve a grade of at least C- in private lessons. Any student falling below that grade is put on probation by the School of Music. Students who fail to meet this standard after one semester of probation will be referred to the Director for advisement and may be required to leave the School of Music. This standard applies to all music students, regardless of major.
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Every student in the Setnor School of Music is required to register for Weekly Student Convocation each semester in residence. Convocation meets each Thursday from 12:30-1:50 pm. As part of Convocation, undergraduate students are required to required to attend a certain number of recital and ensemble concerts throughout each semester, with attendance being taken at each. Specific requirements will be stated in the course syllabus, to be handed out at the first class meeting. Students wishing to perform on convocation should complete a request form, which will require a faculty sponsor signature and brief program notes.
Applied Applied Music Policies
Registration
All freshman and sophomore BA/BM music majors are required to register for an hour lesson on their principal for an hour lesson on their principal instrument. BM Composition majors are also required to register for an hour composition lesson. Performance majors and those with Performance Honors continue to have hour lessons in the junior and junior and senior years, while all other music majors majors take half-hour lessons (in the case of Music Education, Music Industry, and Sound Recording Technology majors, lessons conclude following the first semester of the senior year). BM Composition majors are required to take only composition lessons in the junior and senior years. Students wishing to take additional elective lessons are welcome to do so for an additional fee.
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Required secondary lessons will be covered by the Student Program Fee and there will be no extra charge. Students should review with their academic advisor whether they need to register for lessons on a secondary instrument. Students are always welcome to take additional elective lessons; however, should note that there will always be a fee charged for elective or non- required secondary lessons. THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 20192024.
Should you wish to take either required, secondary, or elective lessons, you would need to go to the Setnor School of Music website and DIGITALLY complete and SUBMIT ONLINE a PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION REGISTRATION
FORM.Once the form has been submitted, a copy will come to the School of Music, and you will be assigned an instructor and registered for your lesson(s). If there are any issues with your form, someone from the School of Music will contact you.
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In areas with multiple instructors (e.g. flute, piano, voice, etc.), a student’s request for a specific instructor will be specific instructor will be considered based on that instructor’s availability. The request for a specific instructor should only be made to the only be made to the appropriate Area Coordinator. Changes are generally only approved between semesters. In unusual cases where a student student seeks a change of studio instructor during the course of a semester, these steps should be taken, in the following order:
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- The student should attempt to resolve any problem/conflict directly with the instructor.
- If the conflict is not resolved, or if for any reason the student is uncomfortable discussing the issue with or if for any reason the student is uncomfortable discussing the issue with his/her instructor, the student should consult the appropriate Area Coordinator.
- If the Area Coordinator, in consultation with the Chair Chair of the Department of Applied Music and Performance and and the Setnor School of Music Director, believe that the conflict cannot be satisfactorily resolved, the student may be moved to another studio.
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A semester of applied study consists of fourteen private lessons. Hour lessons may be given in two weekly half-hour lessons lessons at the discretion of the instructor, but regularly combining lessons from different weeks may may only be done by petition. Missed lessons must be made up prior to the end-of-semester jury; lessons missed by the instructor should be made up, and lessons missed by the student may be made up at the discretion of the instructor. If an instructor feels that student has accumulated an excess of absences by the end of the semester, the student may:
- enter the jury exam, if scheduled, with an instructor’s grade of 75 or lower based on work completed, or
- withdraw from the course, or
- receive a grade of “F” in the course, or
- in cases of extreme medical or personal circumstances, request an incomplete grade for the semester. Missed lessons would be made up during the next semester, and the instructor would decide on how a final grade for the previous semester would be calculated. The Request-for-Incomplete form (http://registrar.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/form- incomplete-grade-request.pdf ) must be filled out first, and signed by the student, instructor, and Director of the School of Music. Incomplete grades are counted as “F” in GPA GPA calculations, and and must be completed completed in no more more than one year, at which point they automatically change to permanent “F” grades.
Jury Examinations
All Music Majors enrolled in applied music will be required to perform a formal jury examination examination at the end the end of each semester as scheduled on their principal instrument, regardless of the number of credits for which they are enrolled. Jury Jury exams are not required in secondary performance areas, if lessons are taken as an lessons are taken as an elective, or or of students who are not music majors, but may be taken at the discretion of the instructor. The smallest allowable jury consists of the instructor and two other faculty members.
The combined (average) grade of the jury counts for 25% of the final final grade. Repertoire requirements vary from area to Repertoire requirements vary from area to area and can be obtained from the area coordinator. Students may be required to present a score of the piece or pieces played/sung at the jury; check with the area coordinator concerning these possible possible requirements. The student is given The student is given written evaluations of the performance by each juror following the jury. No late or make-up juries are given. If illness If illness forces the cancellation of a jury, it must be documented by a medical documented by a medical practitioner; the instructor’s semester grade then stands as the final grade. If a student misses a jury for any other misses a jury for any other reason, the the jury grade will be 0, and that 0 counted as 25% of the final grade. It is to be noted that receiving a grade of less than 70 automatically places the student on academic probation by the Setnor School of Music for the following semester.
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Each primary lesson instructor will submit (as requested) end-of-semester grade forms for each of their primary instrument/voice students that includes a grade for each of the following areas: one for lesson work, one for the jury, one for lesson work, one for the jury, and a composite grade of the two, weighted 75% lesson work and 25% jury. While only the composite appears on the grade grade report, all three remain on record in the student’s permanent file. All grades are numerical, and converted to a All grades are numerical, and converted to a letter grade. There is no lower limit no lower limit to grades assigned for either lesson work or juries. Students must achieve a grade of 70 in in both lesson and jury each semester after the first semester of study. Any student falling below that grade is put on academic probation by the School of Music. Students who who fail to to meet this standard standard after one semester of probation of probation will be referred referred to the Director for advisement and may be required to leave the School of Music. This standard applies to all This standard applies to all music students, regardless of major. The following chart shows the conversion of numbers to letters for undergraduate students:
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- Performance and Performance Honors students may elect, instead of #2, to perform at least one work by a to perform at least one work by a School of Music student composer either as part of a solo recital, or on a school-sponsored concert of student compositions. To substitute #3 for #2, approval must be obtained both from the composition professor composition professor and the applied professor involved.
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Performance Honors is an upper division program for non-performance major B.A. music/B.M. students that wish to meet performance requirements at or near those required of performance majors. Students are eligible to apply for the program during the sophomore year, with an approved jury serving as the program as the program audition. Once admitted to the Once admitted to the program, students receive one hour of applied instruction per week while continuing to register for one credit of lessons.
Students accepted into the performance honors program must give both a junior and senior recital honors program must give both a junior and senior recital commensurate with the requirements for degree recitals in the performance major.
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For those students going abroad in the spring semester of their sophomore year, the fall semester jury will act as the preliminary audition for PH. Should the jury feel they are qualified and worthy, a conditional acceptance will be given, and a brief 10-minute audition will be required in the first week of the fall fall semester, junior junior year, once they return to once they return to campus. Due to Due to registration restrictions, this audition must happen in the first week of in the first week of classes, no no exceptions. Those students not students not accepted conditionally in the fall will still have the option to take an audition at this time, but will play a full 20-minute audition for acceptance into PH.
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