Exact length of jury will be determined by consultation of teacher and student, but will generally be consistent with the requirements for all students taking private lessons. Failure to do so will be reflected in the final semester grade. Failure to do so will be reflected in the weekly Lesson Grade. Ample sight-reading literature is available for all students to check out. Each student must schedule practice time on a consistent basis.
Daily practice is essential for continuity and progress.
All students must keep a daily record of practice time, which will be reported weekly on a form that is provided. Honesty is expected in the recording of practice time, and any dishonesty in this area will be treated in the same way as it is in any other area of academics here at Montreat College. This much is absolutely essential if there is to be any progress at all. This is the absolute minimum needed in order to develop technique and to prepare the required repertoire for the junior qualifying exam and junior recital. This is the absolute minimum needed in order to prepare the required repertoire for the senior recital.