You need to allow your advisor at least 48 hours to read and consider the paper. You must then meet with your advisor to discuss the paper before the Winter Recess begins. Presentations of comps projects will begin no later than the third week of the term. All presentations, including compositions, performances, and lecture-recitals must be completed by the end of the term. These questions are to be submitted in writing to the comps chair.
Attendance is required at all presentations and comps performances.
The full participation of each senior major in these sessions will provide exposure to diverse subfields within music and thus ensure both depth and comprehensiveness in the integrative experience. In all four types of projects, the project presentation will involve a response to the questions submitted by other seniors as well as a short summary of the project. Distinction in Comps Distinction in comps is occasionally awarded by the Department. Such an award takes into consideration a student's performance in all aspects of the comps process. In making its decision, the faculty will consider not only the performance of students in the current year, but that of students in previous years, both those who were and were not awarded distinction.