Music Student Handbook

Music Applied Study (Lessons)

All music majors are required to take applied study, or private lessons.  Most Music Majors/Minors will start at the 22xx Level, but some remediation may be required at the 11xx Level. An Advancement Jury is not required when moving from the 11xx to 22xx Levels. At least 2 semesters are required at the 22xx, 33xx and 44xx Levels. 

After registration, the board outside the school of music office lists information pertaining to private (applied) lesson instructor assignments and level placement.
Please check this board periodically during the first week of classes for any changes. Do NOT make changes on your own!  If you see a problem, please see Dr. Zingara as soon as possible. 

Signing Up
Once you get your teaching assignment, please see your assigned teacher for your lesson time. Some will have sign-up sheets on their doors; others (especially adjunct instructors) will have their sign-up sheets on the main music bulletin board on the first floor of Smith Hall. If you are having difficulty, please see Dr. Zingara or Ms. Jo in the main Music Office.

Levels
11XX: Non-majors
22XX: Music Majors at the entry level
33XX: Music Majors with at least 2 semesters at the 22XX level AND a                      successful promotion jury to the 33XX level
44XX: Music Majors with at least 2 semesters at the 33XX level AND a                      successful promotion jury to the 44XX level
66XX: Graduate Students

If you believe that you have been listed at the wrong level, please see Dr. Zingara as soon as possible.

Transfer Students
Please see Dr. Zingara when you can. He will need to see transcript proof that you have taken applied study at your former institution before he can assign you to a higher level. If no applied study has been taken, you will need to take the entire 6-semester sequence of 22XX, 33XX and 44XX + recital.