Brasses Brass majors in all degree programs are required to pass a technique examination, to be given at the end of the third semester.
Requirements vary by instrument and studio and are available from the studio teacher.
See Key to Symbols for an explanation of symbols and abbreviations. If a student fails the examination, a final semester grade of D or F is awarded and the student is placed on academic warning. The student is required to retake deficient portions of the examination at the end of the next semester. Failure to pass on the second attempt results in a semester grade of F and dismissal from the program. Transposition to E-flat, C, and D horn.