Student Handbook

• First year students will work with the First Year Advisor (OneStop). 
• All other students, including transfer students, will meet with the Fine Arts Academic Advisor to receive guidance and approval for the selection of courses for the upcoming semester.  
• The student's applied instructor and/or music education faculty are available to guide the student in their course of study.

Helpful Contacts

Fine Arts Academic Advising Center
McKnight Art Center, Room 319
316-978-6634 or cfa.advisor@wichita.edu

Director of Academic Advising, College of Fine Arts
Kristen Bosch
316-978-6634 or kristen.bosch@wichita.edu

Academic Advisor for Music
Alysa Janner
316-978-6634 or alysa.janner@wichita.edu

First Year Advisor for Music
Ellen Sudarshan
Shocker Success Center, Rm 104D
ellen.sudarshan@wichita.edu

Fine Arts Academic Success Coach
Larry Compton
McKnight Art Center, Room 317
316-978-7714 or larry.compton@wichita.edu

Building Security
School of Music buildings are among the most vulnerable on campus. Theft, vandalism, loss or destruction of instruments, or misuse of facilities must be reported immediately to the Police Department (316-978-3450) and to the Director’s office (316-978-3103).

• Keep classrooms locked.
• Don't leave materials in practice rooms unattended.
• If you see something, say something!

Observed Holidays

The Wichita State University campus and buildings will be closed in observance of the following:

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day and Friday after         
Winter Closedown (exact dates vary, see posted/announced hours)
Announced weather-related campus closings.

Building Hours

Duerksen Fine Arts Building
Monday-Friday 7:00 am-10:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am-8:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm-8:00 pm

School of Music Office
DFAC, Room C127
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm (unless otherwise posted)

Wiedemann Hall
Monday-Friday 7:00 am-6:30 pm
Saturday-Sunday Closed

Thurlow Lieurance Memorial Music Library
Jardine Hall, Room 313
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am -1:00 pm
Closed Weekends

WSU School of Music
1845 Fairmount, Box 53
Wichita, KS  67260-0053

PHONE    316.978.3103

www.wichita.edu/music

• The annual Concerto-Aria Auditions and Concert features student performances with the WSU Symphony Orchestra.  Graduate students, as well as undergraduates with at least sixty (60) undergraduate credit hours at the start of the academic year (juniors and seniors) are eligible to participate in the auditions.  During both semesters of the academic year, undergraduate students must carry an academic class load of at least eight (8) credit hours while graduate students must carry an academic class load of at least five (5) credit hours.  Additionally, all participants must be music majors seeking music degrees during both semesters of the academic year.
• No student may perform as soloist with the orchestra in two consecutive years, unless they are performing in a different performing medium.
• Students will perform from memory in the preliminary and final auditions, as well as at the concert.  Performances in the preliminary and final rounds must be accompanied.
• Students and faculty are encouraged to select a work or movement from a larger work that ranges between four (4) and eighteen (18) minutes in length.  Additionally, the entire work or movement must be performed, with no abridging of solo or accompanying material.  Vocalists may compete with either a single composition or with multiple selections, typically of contrasting styles, whose combined length conforms to these guidelines.
• All students participating in the Concerto-Aria Auditions are required to submit an information form to the Director of Orchestras by the set deadline.
• Each performance area may send up to three qualified candidates to the final round.  If necessary, preliminary auditions should be scheduled and conducted no later than the second week of November.
• The final round of the Concerto-Aria Auditions will be held the week of Thanksgiving.  Students must bring three copies of their solo part for the judging panel; photocopies are acceptable.
• Students should reach out to their applied professor or the Director of Orchestras with questions.
• The jury will consist of three judges, two of whom shall be from outside of the WSU School of Music.  Every effort will be made to include on the panel musicians representing both instrumental and vocal performance areas.  A faculty member whose applied student is competing will not be allowed to judge.
• Judges will be encouraged to create a balanced program that represents all performance areas of the School of Music.  However, since the level of performance must be the primary consideration, the judges are under no obligation to select a particular number of students or a student from each performance area.  The Director of Orchestras, acting in an advisory capacity, will exercise care in determining the number of soloists that are selected while also considering the difficulty of the orchestral accompaniments given the amount of rehearsal time available to the orchestra.  Prior to selecting repertoire for their students, applied professors are encouraged to consult with the Director of Orchestras regarding the availability and difficulty level of orchestral accompaniments.
• The roster of selected soloists will be posted outside the office of the Director of Orchestras no later than two hours after the completion of the auditions.  Judges' comment sheets will be distributed to all participants following the auditions.

The School of Music does not have a copier available for student use.  There is a copier in the Thurlow Lieurance Music Library, Jardine Hall, Room 313.

Copyright Responsibility
The School of Music will not accept responsibility for any copyright violations by faculty or students on copies within the School of Music office.

WSU Polices and Procedures for Copyright Guidelines:  Copyright Guidelines

 

Degree Recital Standards are subject to adjustment by agreement among the faculty of a given program area.  Equal attention is given to both technical performance and literature requirements of the proficiency level at which the student is classified.  Students must perform with a pianist if called for by the score (for example concertos, sonatas, etc.).

For the complete technical and logistical details of scheduling degree recitals, related stage management costs, and the scheduling form, refer to the following document:  Student Degree Recital Information

When the student has been approved for giving a degree recital, they will schedule their recital time with Performance Facilities, Duerksen Room C131.  Print and complete this form for your appointment.  Recitals will not be scheduled during finals week.

Degree recital requirements:

Undergraduate degree recitals are scheduled during the T/TH 2:30 pm recital times, in Wiedemann Hall or Miller Concert Hall, and will not incur staging costs; these costs will be absorbed by the instructional program.  Any undergraduate degree recital scheduled outside the designated recital time (T/TH 2:30 pm) will incur an "exceptions fee" payable by the student to Performance Facilities.  If a student chooses to hold a recital off campus, they are responsible for all costs. The recital committee must grant permission in advance if a student wishes to hold the recital outside of the designated recital time and/or location.

Recital programs are the students' responsibility for creating and printing.  All programs must use the official templates.  The printed programs are due to the Music office at least one week before the dress rehearsal.

Junior recital program template
Senior recital program template

BRASS and WOODWINDS

BM Performance Majors

• To achieve Junior Standing students must pass the Sophomore Proficiency.
• Competency on all major and minor scales should be demonstrated. 
  • A double jury is required at the end of sophomore year to qualify for enrollment in 400 level lessons including all major and minor scales.
• A junior recital (MUSP 300) is required and must be at least 25 minutes in length.. 
• A senior recital (MUSP 400) is required and must be at least 45 minutes in length. 
• Recital repertoire to be determined in consultation with applied professor.
• To present a junior or senior recital, a student will sign up for a double jury in the semester preceding the recital semester.  The jury will consist of a selection of the proposed recital repertoire.
• The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing with the committee members approximately two weeks prior to the recital date.
• The recital committee will consist of three music faculty members: the applied professor, another professor in their area and a professor from another area.  If for some reason, someone is not in attendance at the recital, they must be provided with a recording of the recital for adjudication.
• The student is responsible for securing a recital committee, reserving a recital date, and a dress rehearsal time. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program and turn it into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.

BME Majors

• To achieve Junior Standing students must pass the Sophomore Proficiency.
  • A double jury is required at the end of sophomore year to qualify for enrollment in 400 level lessons including all major and minor scales.
• Approval for senior recital must be given at the end of the sophomore year.
• A junior recital (MUSP 300) is optional.
• A senior recital (MUSP 400) is required and must be at least 30 minutes in length.  The senior recital must be scheduled in the semster prior to the student teaching semester.
• Recital repertoire to be determined in consultation with applied professor.
• The senior recital, must be scheduled in the semester before the student teaching semester.  A student will sign up for a double jury in the semester preceding the recital semester.  The jury will consist of a selection of the proposed recital repertoire.
• The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing with the committee members approximately two weeks prior to the recital date.
• The recital committee will consist of three music faculty members: the applied professor, another professor in the brass area and a professor from another area.  If for some reason, someone is not in attendance at the recital, they must be provided with a recording of the recital for adjudication.
• The student is responsible for securing a recital committee, reserving a recital date, and a dress rehearsal time. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program and turn them into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.

MM Students

• • Qualifying Jury:  The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing with the committee members approximately two weeks prior to the recital. 
  • The recital length will be at least 45 minutes.
  • Recital repertoire to be determined in consultation with applied professor.
  • The recital committee will consist of three music faculty members, the applied professor, another profesor in the brass area and a professor from another area.  If for some reason, someone is not in attendance at the recital, they must be provided with a recording of the recital for adjudication.
  • The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing with the committee members approximately two weeks prior to the recital date.
  • The student is responsible for reserving a recital date, dress rehearsal time, and securing a recital committee. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program and turn them into the WSU School of Music office at least one week before the dress rehearsal.

MME Students

• Qualifying Jury:  The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing with the committee members approximately two weeks prior to the recital. 
• The recital length will be at least 45 minutes.
• Recital repertoire to be determined in consultation with applied professor.
• The recital committee will consist of three music faculty members, the applied professor, another professor in the brass area and a professor from another area.  If for some reason, someone is not in attendance at the recital, they must be provided with a recording of the recital for adjudication.
• The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing with the committee members approximately two weeks prior to the recital date.
• The student is responsible for reserving a recital date, dress rehearsal time, and securing a recital committee. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program and turn them into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.

 

COMPOSITION

Information on degree requiements for Composition may be found at the following links.

Senior Recital

Jury Information

Upper-level portfolio review - required for undergraduate lessons at MUSC 560 and above.

MM Students must complete a composition of substantial proportions as discussed with composition professor.

ORGAN

BM Performance Majors

Sophomore Proficiency

• The student must pass the piano proficiency exam to be considered for Junior Standing.
• Perform a regular length jury.
• Pass/retain based on faculty evaluation of jury reports.
• Follow recital program and length specifics as stated below.

Junior Recital (MUSP 300)

• The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing, with the committee members, approximately three weeks prior to the recital date.
• The junior recital committee will consist of three School of Music faculty members, which may include keyboard faculty.
• The minimum performance time for the recital is 25-minutes.
• At least three style periods must be represented in this recital-early French, J.S. Bach and /or pre-Bach, Symphonic, early 20th Century.
• Works must correlate with syllabus standards for junior level proficiency.
• The student is responsible for reserving a recital date, dress rehearsal time, recital hearing time, and securing a recital committee. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program, submit it during the recital hearing, and turn them into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal. 
• The student is expected to ensure that the committee can attend the recital on the recital date.

Senior Recital (MUSP 400)

• The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing, with the committee members, approximately three weeks prior to the recital date.
• The senior recital committee will consist of three School of Music faculty members, which may include keyboard faculty.
• The minimum performance time for the recital is 50-minutes.
• At least three style periods must be represented in this recital-early French, J.S. Bach and/or pre-Bach, Symphonic, early 20th Century.
• Works must correlate with syllabus standards for senior level proficiency.
• The student is responsible for reserving a recital date, dress rehearsal time, recital hearing time, and securing a recital committee. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program, submit it during the recital hearing, and turn it into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal. 
• The student is expected to ensure that the committee can attend the recital on the recital date.

BME Major

Senior Recital (MUSP 400)

• The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing, with the committee members, approximately three weeks prior to the recital date.
• The recital committee will consist of a minimum of two School of Music faculty members, which may include keyboard faculty, and one faculty member from the Music Education area.  
• The minimum performance time for the recital is 25-minutes.
• At least three style periods must be represented in this recital-early French, J.S. Bach and/or pre-Bach, Symphonic, early 20th Century.
• Works must correlate with syllabus standards for senior level music education proficiency.
• The student is responsible for reserving a recital date, dress rehearsal time, recital hearing time, and securing a recital committee. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program, submit it during the recital hearing, and turn them into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.
• The student is expected to ensure that the committee can attend the recital on the recital date.

MM Students

Graduate Recital

• The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing, with the committee members, approximately three weeks prior to the recital date.
• The recital committee will consist of a minimum of two School of Music faculty members, which may include keyboard faculty, and one music faculty member outside the area of concentration.
• The minimum performance time for the recital is 60 minutes. 
• At least three style periods must be represented in this recital-early French, J.S. Bach and/or pre-Bach, Symphonic, early 20th Century, Contemporary.
• Works must correlate with syllabus standards for graduate level proficiency.
• The student is responsible for reserving a recital date, dress rehearsal time, recital hearing time, and securing a recital committee. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program, submit it during the recital hearing, and turn it into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.
• The student is expected to ensure that the committee can attend the recital on the recital date.

For All Keyboard Area Faculty, both piano and organ:  Undergraduate recital grades (S/U) must be shared with the undergraduate music advisor.  Graduate recital grades (letter) must be input to Banner when semester grades are due.

 

BM Performance Majors and BME Majors

• To achieve Junior Standing students must pass the Sophomore Proficiency.
  • Advanced level snare drum etudes show proficiency with multiple bounce, double stroke rolls with movement toward proficiency in triple and quadruple stroke rolls, proficiency with articulations including flams and ruffs with movement towards four stroke ruffs.  Beginning excerpt training on snare drum.
  • Two mallet major and minor scales (2.3 octaves).  Major, minor, diminished and augmented arpeggios, advanced two mallet solo and intermediate level 4 mallet marimba or vibraphone solo, and starting xylophone and Glockenspiel excerpt training.
  • For timpani, continued work on basic stroke and grip, technical skills including muffling, cross-sticking, 2-4 drum basic etudes, tuning all ascending and descending intervals, intermediate to advance timpani etudes/solos, and performing Classical orchestral repertoire.
  • The drum-set will include basic Rock and Jazz, Four Way (limb) coordination, chart reading and transcriptions.
  • For multi-percussion students will perform an intermediate level multi-percussion solo.
• BM Junior Recital (MUSP 300) is required and must be at least 30 minutes in length. 
• BME Junior Recital (MUSP 300) is optional but encouraged and must include 30 minutes of music.
• BM Senior Recital (MUSP 400) should be 45 minutes of music. 
• BME Senior Recital(MUSP 400) will be at least 25 minutes of music.
• Recital repertoire to be determined in consultation with applied professor.
• The qualifying jury will take place in the semester preceding the recital semester The jury will consist of a performance of a selection of the proposed recital repertoire.
• The recital committee will consist of the applied professor, and two professors from another area.  If for some reason, someone is not in attendance at the recital, they must be provided with a recording of the recital for adjudication.
• The student is responsible for securing a recital committee, reserving a recital date, and a dress rehearsal time. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program and turn them into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.

MM Students

• Qualifying Jury: Students will sign up for a double jury in the semester preceding the recital semester or at least two weeks prior to the recital.  Jury will consist of a performance of a selection of the proposed recital repertoire.
• Recital length: at least 60 minutes, not including an intermission.
• Recital repertoire to be determined in consultation with applied professor.
• Recital committee will consist of the applied professor, and two additional music professors from another area.
• The student is responsible for reserving a recital date, dress rehearsal time, and securing a recital committee. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program and turn them into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.

MME Students

• Qualifying Jury: Students will sign up for a double jury in the semester preceding the recital semester or at least two weeks prior to the recital.  Jury will consist of a performance of a selection of the proposed recital repertoire.
• Recital length: at least 45 minutes.
• Recital repertoire to be determined in consultation with applied professor.
• Recital committee will consist of the applied professor, a professor in music education, and a third professor from another area.
• The student is responsible for reserving a recital date, dress rehearsal time, and securing a recital committee. In addition, the students must prepare and print the recital program and turn them into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.

PIANO

BM Performance Majors

Sophomore Proficiency

• The student must pass the piano proficiency exam to be considered for Junior Standing.
• Perform a regular length jury.
• Pass/retain based on faculty evaluation of jury reports.
• Follow recital program and length specifics as stated below.

Junior Recital (MUSP 300)

• The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing, with the committee members, approximately three weeks prior to the recital date.
• The junior recital committee will consist of three keyboard faculty members.
• The minimum performance time for the recital is 25 minutes.
• At least three style periods must be represented in this recital-Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary.
• Works must correlate with syllabus standards for junior level proficiency.
• The student is responsible for reserving a recital date, dress rehearsal time, recital hearing time, and securing a recital committee. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program, submit it during the recital hearing, and turn them into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal. 
• The student is expected to ensure that the committee can attend the recital on the recital date.

Senior Recital (MUSP 400)

• The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing, with the committee members, approximately three weeks prior to the recital date.
• The senior recital committee will consist of three keyboard faculty members.
• The minimum performance time for the recital is 50 minutes.
• At least three style periods must be represented in this recital-Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary.
• Works must correlate with syllabus standards for senior level proficiency.
• The student is responsible for reserving a recital date, dress rehearsal time, recital hearing time, and securing a recital committee. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program, submit it during the recital hearing, and turn it into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal. 
• The student is expected to ensure that the committee can attend the recital on the recital date.

BME Major

Senior Recital (MUSP 400)

• The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing, with the committee members, approximately three weeks prior to the recital date.
• The recital committee will consist of a minimum of two keyboard faculty members, and one from the Music Education area.  
• The minimum performance time for the recital is 25 minutes.
• At least three style periods must be represented in this recital-Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary.
• Works must correlate with syllabus standards for senior level music education proficiency.
• The student is responsible for reserving a recital date, dress rehearsal time, recital hearing time, and securing a recital committee. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program, submit it during the recital hearing, and turn them into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.
• The student is expected to ensure that the committee can attend the recital on the recital date.

MM Students

Graduate Recital

• The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing, with the committee members, approximately three weeks prior to the recital date.
• The recital committee will consist of a minimum of two keyboard faculty members, and one music faculty member outside the area of concentration.
• The minimum performance time for the recital is 60 minutes. 
• At least three style periods must be represented in this recital-Baroque, Classical, Romantic.
• Works must correlate with syllabus standards for graduate level proficiency.
• The student is responsible for reserving a recital date, dress rehearsal time, recital hearing time, and securing a recital committee. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program, submit it during the recital hearing, and turn it into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.
• The student is expected to ensure that the committee can attend the recital on the recital date.

For Keyboard Area Faculty:  Undergraduate recital grades (S/U) must be shared with the undergraduate music advisor.  Graduate recital grades (letter) must be input to Banner when semester grades are due.

STRINGS

BM Performance Majors

Sophomore Proficiency

• To achieve Junior Standing students must pass the Sophomore Proficiency.
  • A double jury is required at the end of the student’s sophomore year to qualify for enrollment in 400 level lessons.
  • A minimum of 30 minutes of music from contrasting historical periods is required.
  • At least one selection must be performed from memory, preferably a concerto movement or unaccompanied Bach.
  • All works must be performed with the appropriate accompaniment.
  • Complete works are not required; selected movements are acceptable.
  • The string faculty will determine if the applicant is at an acceptable level to continue as a String Performance Major.  If necessary, a student may apply more than once (by playing a double jury).
• A junior recital (MUSP 300) is required and must be at least 25 minutes in length. 
  • Shall consist of solo repertoire from contrasting historical periods.  Memorization for some selections is encouraged, but the decision to memorize is made by the primary applied professor. 
  • Juried recital must be at 2:30 pm on a Tuesday or Thursday.
  • The recital committee will consist of two members of the music faculty:  the applied professor and another professor from the string area.
• A senior recital (MUSP 400) is required and must be at least 45 minutes in length. 
  
  • Shall consist of solo repertoire from contrasting historical periods.  Memorization for some selections is encouraged, but the decision to memorize is made by the primary applied professor. 
  • Juried recital must be at 2:30 pm on a Tuesday or Thursday.  
  • The recital committee will consist of three members of the music faculty:  The applied professor, another string faculty member, and a professor from another area.
• The student may be asked, by the primary applied professor, to schedule a recital hearing at least six weeks before a degree recital.  The committee must have a minimum of three string faculty members and it will be held at 2:30 pm on a Tuesday or Thursday.  All works must be played with the appropriate accompaniment.  The committee will let the student know if permission is given or denied to play the scheduled recital.  If it is denied, the student may be given an incomplete recital grade.
•  If for some reason, someone is not in attendance at the recital, they must be provided with a recording of the recital for adjudication.
• The student is responsible for securing a recital committee, reserving a recital date, and a dress rehearsal time. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program and turn it into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.

BME Majors

Senior Recital

• A senior recital (MUSP 400) is required and must be at least 25 minutes in length. 
  
  • Shall consist of solo repertoire from contrasting historical periods.  Memorization for some selections is encouraged, but the decision to memorize is made by the primary applied professor. 
  • Juried recital must be at 2:30 pm on a Tuesday or Thursday.  
  • The recital committee will consist of three members of the music faculty:  The applied professor, another string faculty member, and a professor from another area.
• To present a Senior recital, a student may be asked to sign up for a double jury in the semester preceding the recital semester.  The jury will consist of a selection of the proposed recital repertoire.  
• The student must present the senior recital before the student teaching semester.
• The student will schedule and perform a recital hearing with the committee members approximately two weeks prior to the recital date.
•  If for some reason, someone is not in attendance at the recital, they must be provided with a recording of the recital for adjudication.
• The student is responsible for securing a recital committee, reserving a recital date, and a dress rehearsal time. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program and turn it into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.

MM Students

• A Graduate Recital (MUSP 873) must include a minimum of 50 minutes of music containing contrasting historical periods.  Memorization for some selections is encouraged, but the decision to memorize is made by the primary applied professor.  
• The recital committee will consist of three members of the music faculty:  The applied professor, another string faculty member, and a professor from another area.
• The student is responsible for securing a recital committee, reserving a recital date, and a dress rehearsal time. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program and turn it into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.

VOICE

Junior Standing

• To achieve Junior Standing students must pass the Sophomore Proficiency usually at their fourth jury, to qualify for enrollment in 400 level lessons.
• The recital committee will consist of three members of the music faculty: the applied professor, and two professors from two other areas.  If for some reason, someone is not in attendance at the recital, they must be provided with a recording of the recital for adjudication.
• The student is responsible for securing a recital committee, reserving a recital date, and a dress rehearsal time. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program and turn it into the WSU School of Music office at least one week before the dress rehearsal.

RECITALS

Undergraduate

• Recital repertoire to be determined in consultation with applied professor.
• At least two weeks before any recital (junior or senior), the student will schedule and perform a recital hearing with the committee members.
• A BM junior or senior recital committee will consist of the applied professor and two other professors from the voice area.
• For a BME senior recital, the committee will be comprised of the applied professor, another voice professor, and a member of the music education faculty.
• The student is responsible, in consultation with their voice teacher, for selecting a recital committee.  
• If some reason, a faculty member is not in attendance at the recital, they must be provided with a recording of the recital for adjudication.
• Online adjudication of a recital is also permitted for faculty members.
• A student must receive recital permission in order to perform a jury.  Permission is granted two semesters before the desired recital date (i.e., in May for a following spring recital).
• The student is responsible for securing a recital committee, reserving a recital date , and a dress rehearsal time.  In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program and turn it into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.

Graduate

• Graduate MM Voice Performance and Opera Performance majors are required to present a graduate recital.
• MME options are listed below.
• Normally, two semesters before the recital date, students must request Recital Permission at that semester’s Jury. Successfully completing a Recital Permission will allow the student to schedule and proceed toward their recital.
• The student is responsible, in consultation with their voice teacher, for selecting a recital committee.  Six weeks prior to the recital date, recital committee members should be invited to participate on the committee.
• Two weeks or more prior to the scheduled recital date, the student must pass a Recital Hearing.
• The chosen Committee should make every effort to be available to hear both the recital hearing and the recital.  However, at times, this may not be possible.  A substitute committee member may hear the hearing.  Oline adjudication for the recital is permissible in some circumstances.
• The student is responsible for securing a recital committee, reserving a recital date, and a dress rehearsal time. In addition, the student must prepare and print the recital program and turn it into the WSU School of Music office at least two weeks before the dress rehearsal.

Recital Committees shall consist of:

• BM Junior (MUSP 300) and Senior (MUSP 400) Recitals: The student’s voice teacher, and two other voice area faculty members.
• BME Senior (MUSP 400) Recital: The student’s voice teacher, another voice area faculty member, and a Music Education faculty member.
• MM Graduate Recital (MUSP 873): The student’s voice teacher and two other voice area faculty members.
• MME (Voice emphasis) Graduate Recital: The student’s voice teacher, another voice area faculty member and a member of the Music Theory, Musicology or Music Education faculty.
• All recital material should be memorized and presented at the Recital Hearing (except ensembles).
• No more than one ensemble selection may be presented in a recital.
• The Recital Hearing Committee may choose to hear all or part of the recital repertoire.
• After passing the Recital Hearing the student can complete their program, translations, etc. for printing. 

Recital times are intended to be minimum to maximum times. Recital requirements are:

• BM Junior Recitals: 25 minutes of music (no intermission) from three major musical time periods and styles. English, Italian, German, and French are required. Other languages are optional.
• BM Senior Recitals: 45 minutes of music (optional 10-minute intermission) representing the main musical style periods must be presented. English, Italian, German, and French are required. Other languages are optional. Opera/Oratorio must be included.  An aria from a major oratorio may be presented in lieu of an opera aria.
• BME Senior Recitals: 25 minutes of music (no intermission). Several musical style periods and languages should be included at the discretion of the student’s voice teacher. If recommended by the students' voice teacher and approved by the Recital Hearing Committee, the BME student may present a longer recital (no longer than 50 minutes). The Committee may also recommend that the performance be in a non-public, faculty-only setting. 
• MM Graduate Recitals: 50-60 minutes of music (optional 10-minute intermission not included in this time) representing the main musical style periods. English, Italian, German, and French are required. Other languages are optional. For the MM (Opera Performance degree) Song Repertoire, Opera and Recitative should be included.  For the MM (Voice Performance degree), Song Repertoire, Opera/Oratorio, and recitative should be included.
• MME (Voice emphasis) Graduate Students: A Capstone Project is required, and may consist of:
  • Presenting a recital of 35-45 minutes of music covering the same material and languages as the MM Recital. French, however, is optional.
  • Writing a thesis on an approved topic.
  • Giving a lecture recital of 35-45 minutes on an approved topic.

Large Ensembles                                                   Chamber Ensembles

Athletic Bands (MUSP 416)                                   Brass Ensemble (MUSP 211P, 411P, 711P)
(Shocker Sound & Shocker Sound Machine)     

Concert Chorale (MUSP 213F, 413F, 713F)        Jazz Combo (MUSP 211M, 411M, 711M)

Guitar Ensemble (MUSP 211V, 411V, 711V)       Percussion Ensemble (MUSP 211R, 411R, 711R)

Jazz Arts I (MUSP 211T, 411T, 711T)                   Saxophone Quartet (MUSP 211O, 411O, 711O)

Jazz Arts II (MUSP 212T, 412T, 712T)                 String Ensemble (MUSP 212S, 412S, 712S)

Madrigal Singers (MUSP 211L, 411L, 711L)        Woodwind Ensemble (MUSP 211N, 411N, 711N)

Opera Theater (MUSP 211K, 411K, 711K)

Shocker Choir (MUSP 211D, 411D, 711D)

Symphonic Band (MUSP 213B, 413B, 713B)

Symphony Orchestra (MUSP 211A, 411A, 711A)

Wind Ensemble (MUSP 210B, 410B, 710B)

Wu Choir (MUSP 212D, 412D, 712D)

 Zero-Credit Large Ensemble Enrollment

Music Majors
Students who are enrolled full-time as a music major (BM, BME, BA) may enroll in additional large ensembles outside of their degree requirements for zero-credit. Each student enrolled in a zero-credit course will be assessed a $40 fee per semester of enrollment. The fee will be assessed after the 20^th day.

Non-music Majors
Students who are enrolled full-time at WSU in any degree path outside of the School of Music may enroll in large ensembles for zero-credit. Each student enrolled in a zero-credit course will be assessed a $40 fee per semester of enrollment. The fee will be assessed after the 20^th day.

Students will sign up for a jury time and list repertoire at The Jury-System. Juries will take place during the week of finals.

Fall/Spring Jury Schedule

Monday
Woodwind Juries:  9:00 am-6:00 pm, Wiedemann Hall

Brass Juries:  9:00 am-6:00 pm, C104

Voice Juries:  9:00 am-6:00 pm, Miller Concert Hall

Percussion Juries:  8:00 am-12:00 pm, C007

Tuesday
String Juries:  9:00 am-6:00 pm, Wiedemann Hall

Brass Juries:  9:00 am-12:00 pm, C104

Woodwind Juries:  1:00-6:00 pm, C104

Voice Juries:  9:00 am-6:00 pm, Miller Concert Hall

Wednesday
Piano Juries:  9:00 am-6:00 pm, Wiedemann Hall

String Juries:  9:00 am-1:00 pm, C104

Jazz Juries:  1:00 -6:00 pm, C104

Thursday
Piano Juries:  9:00-11:00 am, Wiedemann Hall

Organ Rehearsal:  11:00 am-3:00 pm, Wiedemann Hall

Organ Recital:  5:00-6:00 pm, Wiedemann Hall

All College of Fine Arts majors are required to have a personal Mac or Windows laptop computer.  Chromebooks, iPads, and desktop computers do not fulfill this requirement.

• Rationale:  This requirement reflects the digital and technical nature of 21st Century work in the arts.  Students should plan to bring their laptops to all Fine Arts classes, unless they are exempted by a specific instructor.  Whatever the major, having a laptop will make them a more productive student, anywhere can become a creative space, allowing for collaboration and creativity at a moment's notice.
• Note to the Student:  Both Mac and Windows hardware are sufficient for the programs you will need to operate.  However, there are industry standards that should be considered.  You should choose whichever platform you are most comfortable with, but we encourage you to make an informed selection based on your ultimate career goals.  We recommend a minimum of 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage.  Adequate internal hard drive space is important for running software, but small, inexpensive external hard drives provide extra storage and backup protection if your laptop becomes damaged.
• Some of the software you will need is provided for or at a discount to WSU students.  Visit the Resources page of the Technology Help Desk website to purchase and download this software with your myWSU ID.

Questions regarding the capabilities of specific laptops are worth careful Internet research.  Look into the professional requirements and preferences of your field as well to make an informed decision.  You are encouraged to contact the faculty in your specific major if you have questions.

 

Other recommended technology

• • These are not required, but you may find them to be useful and practical in your coursework as a music major.
  • USB MIDI keyboard (eg. M-Audio Keystation 61)
  • Portable recorder / USB microphone (eg. Zoom H1n essential portable recorder)

 

Music Degrees:  The School of Music degrees may be found in the online course catalog. 

Music Check Sheets:  The check sheets for each degree can be found here.

The School of Music will rent a music locker, in Duerksen Fine Arts Center, to WSU students involved in a music course.  The rental lockers and locks are owned by WSU, and students are expected to follow the locker rules as listed on the Locker Rental Agreement, or their locker privileges will be revoked without a refund.  The use of any locker that is not approved by WSU staff is in violation of this agreement and will be subject to removal of personal items and the loss of the locker.

• The lockers will be issued on a first come-first served basis for enrolled WSU students.
• The rental cost of a locker, for an academic year, will be $15.00 and will be charged to the student account.  And additional $15.00 will be charged if a lock is lost.  An administrative fee of $50.00 will be assessed for any damage to the locker.
• The School of Music is not responsible for damage or loss of items stored in lockers.
• Lockers will need to be cleared out by the date listed on the agreement, and any items left will be discarded.

Instrumental Loans are available to music students enrolled in methods courses, ensembles, applied lessons, or Athletic Bands. With instructor approval, these instruments may be checked out through the Director of Athletic Bands.

• Students will be required to present a WSU ID, a Driver’s License, and a completed Instrument Check-Out Form. 
• The instrument is to be used for Methods courses, Ensembles, Applied Lessons, or Athletic Bands. (Consent of School of Music Faculty member is required before instrument is checked out).
• If repair is needed, the student must notify the Director of Athletic Bands immediately.  The student will be financially responsible for replacing or repairing the instrument if lost or damaged.
• The students shall not take the instrument from the Wichita area without the express consent of the Director of the School of Music.
• The instrument shall be returned to the School of Music by the last day of finals of the semester for which it is checked out.
• Failure to return an instrument by the deadline will result in the student being placed on Academic Hold with the University, a report will be made to the University Police Department, and appropriate legal action will be taken as necessary.

An Overview of Health Issues for Performing and Visual Arts Students: 

https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/CAAA-Health_Issues-2009.pdf

NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health: 

https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-hearing-health/

NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal and Vocal Heath: 

https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/

The practice rooms in Duerksen Fine Arts Center are available to any WSU student.  The practice rooms are open during building hours and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Those wishing to check out a key will complete the Practice Room Key Agreement.

• No smoking, eating, or drinking in the practice rooms; smoking is not allowed on the WSU campus.  Report any problems with rooms to the Music office, Duerksen Fine Arts Center Room C127.
• Each student will be assessed $50.00, to the student account, for the academic year.
• Lost keys:  to receive a replacement key, the student will be charged an additional key deposit.  If keys are lost twice, the student will no longer be authorized to have any keys.
• The Key Rental form will list the date keys are due back to the Music office.  If a practice room key is not returned by the due date an additional fee of $250.00 will be assessed to the student account.
• Students wishing to use a practice room during the summer will inform the Administrative Specialist of this and will be assessed a fee of $25.00 fee.  The student will need to return the key by the August deadline to avoid a $250.00 charge.  If the student will use the key for that academic year, they must inform the Administrative Specialist, and a $50.00 fee will be assessed to the student account.
• Students are not permitted to teach private lessons in the practice rooms.

• BM students require four semesters in Recital (MUSP 105).
• BME students require two semesters in Recital (MUSP 105).
• Attendance at the weekly School of Music Convocations will satisfy some of these requirements.
• Incompletes must be made up during the first eight (8) weeks of the next semester or enrollment.  To do so, a student must fulfill any remaining attendance requirements that were not met during the incomplete semester.

• The Scholarships page on the School of Music website provides information and application materials for awards that are specific to the school, including application forms for the Buck Charitable Trust Scholarship.
• For more information regarding all other forms of financial aid assistance, contact the Office of Financial Aid or visit their website.  Jardine Hall, Rom 203, 316-978-3430.

Sheet Music Fee
All students enrolled in large ensembles may be assessed a $20 fee for sheet music purchase at the discretion of the Director of the School of Music per semester. The sheet music fee should be indicated in course syllabi for students’ knowledge. The fee will be assessed after the 20^th day.

Athletic Band Fee
All students enrolled in Athletic Bands (for credit or zero-credit) will be assessed a $200 fee for instrument and uniform usage per year. The fee should be indicated in the course syllabus for students’ knowledge. The fee will be assessed after the 20^th day.

Costume Fee
Students enrolled in Opera and/or Madrigal Singers may be assessed a $40 dollar costume fee depending on the necessities of the program each semester. The fee should be indicated in the course syllabi for students’ knowledge. The fee will be assessed after the 20^th day.

Voice Accompanist Fee
Voice students in MUSA 232Y and above will be assessed a $550 fee for accompanist fees.  These fees cover one 30-minute rehearsal with the accompanist per week, accompanist at one 30-minute lesson per week, and the semester jury, each semester.  Students will pay the accompanist directly for any other services.

Faculty and Staff

The Wichita State University School of Music is an applied learning community for the aspiring musician to fulfill their professional goals and become a lifelong advocate for the arts.

The following awards are presented to students at a spring concert.  Area Coordinators will consult with faculty in their areas for recommendations for the awards.

Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award, awarded to a current junior

Lieurance Outstanding Graduating Senior Award

Lieurance Senior Scholarship Award, awarded to two current juniors

Glenn & Joanne Goodman Endowed Scholarship Award, generally presented to an office worker

Walter Mays Award for Exceptional Musicianship

 

The WSU School of Music has collegiate chapters for:

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) The WSU student chapter is open to any university student who anticipates making choral music a profession. Its purpose is to encourage and promote the development of choral music.  Dr. Katelyn Peterson is the faculty sponsor.

American String Teachers Association (ASTA) The WSU chapter has been established for students interested in careers in string education and orchestral music.  Dr. Tim Jones is the faculty sponsor.

Mu Phi Epsilon The Phi Pi Chapter is a member of the co-educational International Professional Music Fraternity.  The purpose is for the recognition of scholarship and musicianship, and the development of a bond of friendship among its members.  Dr. Julie Bees is the faculty sponsor.

National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Student membership is available to all music majors and is recommended for its many professional advantages.  Dr. Katelyn Peterson is the faculty sponsor.

Bulletin Boards
Student organizations including NAfME, MU PHI, ACDA, and ASTA have bulletin boards in DFAC.   Department and faculty boards are not for student postings. 

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Open Platform for Understanding and Support

Your connection to the Director of the School of Music.  Share your concerns, shape ideas, and play a vital role in our musical community.  Your voice matters.

All submissions are anonymous.

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