All students in the private study program perform for a faculty jury at the end of the semester. Teachers will submit written evaluations at the end of the semester's work. Private study at the 100 level is on a credit-no credit basis. Grades, given at the 200-400 levels, will be determined on the basis of all available materials. A maximum of two credits of private study may be applied toward graduation.
All financial arrangements are the student's responsibility.
Students may apply for private study subsidies at the beginning of each semester's study through the department. Preparation of works of selected composer or style period for end of semester class recital is required. Attendance required at three 80-minute rehearsals weekly. Performance is required. The course is available to instrumentalists and vocalists who are concurrently studying privately, or who have studied privately immediately prior to the start of the semester.