Students are cautioned to balance their total program before exceeding the stated limit. Students should also audition for private study in instrument or voice and a musical ensemble in the performance area. All music majors are required to study in their major performance area for a minimum of 4 semesters. Majors must also participate for 4 semesters in a performing ensemble or performing assignment sponsored by the music department. All students who study privately are expected to demonstrate consistent progress beyond the ability level exhibited when they entered the College.
Progress is monitored by the music faculty jury examination of student performance.
The music department expects that those who study privately will attend monthly department recitals. Student progress in all music areas is evaluated through an outcomes assessment program whereby a portfolio of both written examples and recorded examples is compiled for each student with a final progress assessment by the music faculty at the exit level. A licensure manual for music majors is available from the Music Department Chairperson. Additionally, concurrent contact must be made with the College's Department of Education registering the intent to seek licensure there as well.