The department offers small ensembles as a training ground for performance practice and a showcase for music of a particular genre. These are the Afro-Caribbean Ensemble, Balinese Gamelan Ensemble, Early Music Ensemble and New Music Ensemble. Participation in a variety of MUCH small ensembles by music composition majors is strongly encouraged. All music majors are expected to participate in ensembles throughout their undergraduate program at Bowling Green State University. Jury examinations Composition jury examinations occur each semester during final examination week.
Students submit a portfolio of work from the semester and it is reviewed by the composition faculty.
All composition majors are required to take jury examinations each term in which they are registered for MUCH 216 or 416. The final grade in composition is determined by combining the grade from the individual instructor with the grade given at the jury. A letter will be sent to the student indicating the reason for probationary status, its duration and the steps necessary for its removal. If the student eliminates the deficiencies within the probationary period, regular status will be reinstated. If the conditions for removal are not met, the student will be discontinued as a composition major.