Graduate remedial courses in history and literature and in theory may be taken only twice. Failure in any of these remedial courses for the second time will result in the student s dismissal. The keyboard examination is given at the end of each semester. Students who fail the examination must register in piano until the requirement is met. Designed to ensure the student s ability to use the piano as a tool within the framework of professional activities, the requirements vary according to level and area of music study.
Students are to discuss specific requirements with their music advisors.
Other examinations pertaining to specific degrees may be required as appropriate. Each student must participate in a major music ensemble during each of the first three semesters of the degree program. Advising Either prior to or during the week of registration, entering students are urged to consult the graduate programs coordinator or music advisor to determine the most suitable cognate field for their master s degree. Although a bachelor s degree with the same major is a prerequisite for each master s degree, the demonstrated equivalent of the bachelor s degree may be offered instead, thus allowing a change of major at the graduate level. Only after results of the entrance examinations and auditions are known and after careful consideration of the prerequisites, requirements, and ultimate goals of each degree plan can the major and cognate fields be approved.