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For composition students:

Composition students will be expected to complete at least one composition and will be expected to have a premiere performance of at least one piece.The student will be required to demonstrate a capacity to write sketches and shorter works in a variety of styles and instrumental genres.

For performance students:

These represent sample requirements.  Depending on the level of the student, repertoire, technique and sight reading will be adjusted appropriately.

1. Technique
   
   • Wind Instruments
     • Scales:
       • major, minor (natural, harmonic and melodic), and chromatic (beginning on any note)
       • two octaves where possible
       • articulations:  
         • all tongued
         • slur 2
         • slur 2, tongue 2
         • tongue 2, slur 2
         • slur 4
     • Arpeggios: 
       • same as for scales
   • Keyboard (piano, organ, harpsichord)
     All sharp majors and their relative harmonic and melodic minors
     • Scales: to be played four octaves hands together
     • Chords: to be played in four note form, hands separately, solid and broken. Dominant sevenths to be played solid and broken.  Diminished sevenths to be played solid and broken.
     • Arpeggios: to be played in root position, hands together, two octaves including major, minor, diminished seventh and dominant seventh
     • Chord Progressions: included at the discretion of the instructor
   • Guitar (nylon string, steel string, and/or electric), Electric Bass Guitar, and Lute
     
     • Scales:
     • Major, minor, modal and other scale forms, ascending and descending, at the discretion of the instructor and in consideration of the style being studied
     • Arpeggios, cadences and chord progressions:
     • at the discretion of the instructor and in consideration of the style being studied
   • Voice
     • Technique of posture and breathing
     • Diction: proper use of vowels and consonants
     • Vocal exercises
     • Considerable emphasis to be placed on vowel alignment
   • Percussion and/or Drum Set
     
     • Snare Drum:  
       • All 26 rudiments from National Association of Rudimental Drummers plus materials from selected text Goldenberg: Modern School for Snare Drum.
     • Mallet instruments:
       • Scales: All major and natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales and chromatic scales
       • Arpeggios: All major and minor keys, two octaves
       • Selected etudes from Goldenberg: Modern School for Xylophone
       Drum Set:
       • Various styles and rhythms, at the discretion of the instructor
   •     String Instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass)
     
     • Scales  
       • all major and minor (melodic) keys
       • two octaves
       • two and four notes per bow
     • Arpeggios 
       • all major and minor keys
       • two octaves
       • separate bows
2. Studies, Etudes or Exercises
   
   • To be selected at the discretion of the instructor.
3. Repertoire
   
   • At least two pieces to be selected by the instructor in consultation with the student.  Stylistic variety will be considered.
4. Sight Reading (Instruments only)
   • Materials of appropriate complexity in terms of key, rhythm, range and style are to be selected by the instructor. The student will demonstrate accuracy and an understanding of musical features and characteristics.
5. Other Materials
   
   • May be introduced at the discretion of the instructor.   Examples include orchestral excerpts, special techniques, transposition, improvisation, etc
6. Performance
   • Students may perform in student recitals and/or masterclasses during the semester, with instructor permission.