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Rutgers UniversityMason Gross School of the ArtsDepartment of MusicUndergraduate Student Handbook2021-2022

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August 2021Dear Music Undergraduate Students,We are so glad to have you back on campus for the 2021-2022 academic year. We missedyou – we missed seeing you on campus, meeting with you in person, and hearing all of youramazing music!!!The pandemic has affected all of our lives in so many ways -- family, social, work, musical,and academic. The faculty and staff of the Department of Music have worked, and willcontinue to work, to make all necessary adjustments to our programs so that they will to berigorous and engaging during this on-going challenging time.Please note that the policies and guidelines presented in this handbook do not reflect thelimited changes that have been made, or may be made, related to the pandemic.The limited changes in policies or procedures in connection with the pandemic that have beenmade, or may be made in the future, do and will supersede the content of this document, asappropriate.It is therefore very important that you read and follow all Covid-19-related information sentfrom Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts, or the Department of Music.The faculty, administrators, and staff are happy and eager to support you in every waypossible. We encourage you to reach out to us with any difficulties, questions, or concernsthat may arise.Sincerely,Ellen LeibowitzUndergraduate Music Advisor3

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IntroductionThe Mason Gross School of the Arts was established in 1976 as the arts conservatory ofRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and in 1981, the Department of Music joined theschool. The department offers a comprehensive music program within the context of a publicresearch university, and serves a diverse student body of approximately 500 graduate andundergraduate students from a wide range of specializations and backgrounds. The MasonGross School of the Arts varied music degree programs share a common aim: to develop welleducated music professionals who have a thorough historical and theoretical understanding ofall aspects of music.The purpose of this handbook is to provide basic information about the undergraduate degreeprograms offered through the Department of Music at the Rutgers University Mason GrossSchool of the Arts.Information, policies, and procedures included in this handbook are subject to change. Thehandbook will be updated on a yearly basis.Important: The degree requirements for an individual student are those that are in effectwhen the student begins the Bachelor of Music program or the Bachelor of Arts Music Major.Questions about information in this handbook should be directed to the Department of MusicUndergraduate Advisor.Students are responsible for:Knowing information, policies, and procedures included in this handbook;Providing the Department of Music with up-to-date contact information;Regularly checking his/her assigned mailbox in the Marryott Music Building;Regularly checking his/her Rutgers email; personal email accounts should be linkedto the Rutgers email account, and Referring to the “music major information” Sakai site for current announcements,information, and resources.This handbook is available online at the Department of Music rces/5

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Table of ContentsIntroduction . 5Directory . 12Department of Music. 12Area Heads . 13Mason Gross School of the Arts – Office of the Dean . 14University Academic Calendar . 15Useful Websites and Resources . 16General . 16Academic Resources & Support . 18Financial . 19Registration. 20Housing & Dining Services . 21Parking & Transportation . 22Student Health, Wellness, & Safety . 22Police & Emergency Information . 24Student Organizations . 26Facilities . 27Campus Map . 27Building Hours . 27Department of Music Facilities. 28Marryott Music Building . 28Mortensen Hall . 28Nicholas Music Center . 28Rehearsal Hall (Room 104) . 28Music Annex . 28Art History Building (connected to Walters Hall) . 29Library . 29Graduate Music House . 29Voorhees Chapel . 29Kirkpatrick Chapel . 29Lucy Stone Hall . 29Ticket Office . 29Rutgers Community Arts Office . 29Practice Facilities . 307

Rehearsal and Classroom Reservations . 30Lockers . 31Mailboxes . 31Undergraduate Degree Programs in Music . 31The Bachelor of Music . 32High School Course Requirements for Admission. 32Specific Requirements in English and Mathematics . 32English . 32Mathematics . 32Advanced Placement Credits . 33Scholarships . 33Advising and Registration . 34The Four Concentrations . 34Double Concentrations and Changing Concentrations. 35Adding a Second Major Outside of Music. 35Completing a Minor. 36Transferring from MGSA to Another School at Rutgers University . 36Transferring to MGSA from another College-Level Institution . 37Course Load . 38Full-Time and Part-Time Status . 38Credit and Semester Limits for Completing Graduation Requirements . 38Class Absence Policy . 39General Information . 39Short Periods of Absence (less than 3 consecutive meetings) . 39Longer Periods of Absence (more than 3 consecutive meetings) . 40Temporary Condition or Injury . 40Withdrawal . 40Leave of Absence . 40Academic & Artistic Policies . 40University Student Conduct Related Policies . 40Department of Music Artistic Probation and Dismissal . 40Mason Gross School of the Arts Academic Probation and Dismissal . 42Performance Study and Guidelines . 43Applied Major Lessons . 43How to Register for Applied Major Lessons . 44Off-Campus and Summer Lessons . 448

Changing the Assigned Applied Major Lesson Teacher . 44Large Ensemble Requirements . 45Auditions for Large Ensembles . 46Large Ensemble Descriptions . 47Chamber Music Ensembles . 49Chamber Music and Small Ensemble Descriptions . 50Music Assembly . 51The Piano Proficiency Exam. 52Jury Requirements . 53General Guidelines . 53Jury Grades . 53General Jury Requirements . 54Jury Requirements by Area . 54Voice Juries . 54Brass Juries . 54String Juries . 55Classical Piano Juries . 55Woodwind Juries . 55Percussion Juries . 55Jazz Juries . 55Recital Requirements . 56Bachelor of Music Solo Recital Procedures. 56Recital Adjudicators . 56Recital Programs . 56Recital Application Forms . 57Room Reservation . 57Recital Scheduling . 57Recital Parking . 58Keyboard Tuning/Special Requests . 58Recital Reception . 58Accompanist Services . 58Recital Recording . 58Venue Keys, Set-Up, and Clean-Up . 58Recital Deposits and Fees . 59Senior Recital . 59Junior Recital for Voice Performance Majors . 599

Senior Recital for Voice Performance Majors . 60Non-Degree Recital Procedures . 60Music Education Policies and Guidelines . 61Music Education Advisory Review (MEAR) . 61Academic Standing . 62Artistic Standing . 62Music Education Performance & Recital Requirements . 62Teaching Experiences . 62Clinical Experience (K-12 Practicum Placements) . 62Clinical Practice I and II (Student Teaching) . 63New Jersey Teacher Certification . 64Degree Requirements. 65Bachelor of Music Concentrations . 65Bachelor of Music Double Concentrations. 66Requirement Checklists and Sample 8-Semester Schedule Notes . 67Bachelor of Music: Performance Concentration: Instrumental . 69Bachelor of Music: Performance Concentration: Vocal . 72Bachelor of Music: Jazz Performance Studies Concentration . 75Bachelor of Music: Music Education Concentration Instrumental . 78Bachelor of Music: Music Education Concentration: Vocal/General Music . 82Bachelor of Music: Composition Concentration . 85Bachelor of Music: Music Education – Performance Instrumental Double Concentration. 89Bachelor of Music: Music Education – Performance: Vocal/General Double Concentration. 93Bachelor of Music: Music Education – Performance: Vocal/General Double Concentration (Keyboard) . 97Bachelor of Music: Jazz Studies – Music Education Instrumental Double Concentration . 101Bachelor of Arts Music Major . 105Requirement Checklist (41 credits) . 105Bachelor of Arts Music Minor Checklist (18 credits) . 107Recording Arts Certificate . 108Minor in Music Technology . 109Undergraduate Course Listings . 11007:700 Courses (Academic) . 11007:701 Courses (Ensemble) . 11207:701 Courses (Other Performance) . 113Forms . 11510

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DirectoryFeel free to contact any of the following personnel for assistance at any time.Department of MusicInterim DirectorDr. Steven Kemperskemper@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-2742Interim Associate DirectorDr. Maureen Hurdmlhurd@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-8862Senior Advisor & Student Success CounselorEllen dinator of Graduate StudiesDr. Robert ant to the DirectorDiane t AdministratorPatricia Mancusopmancuso@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-5544Front Office ManagerJennifer , Instrument, and Special Event ManagerChristopher Delgadocdelgado@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-1167PR and Print Materials SpecialistJessalyn Trainojtraino@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-9364Business AssistantXimina ions Coordinator/Concert BureauJ.J. Cooperjjcooper@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-7808Music & Performing Arts LibrarianDr. Jonathan ff Piano TechnicianDavid ion Stage ManagerMark Accompanist CoordinatorKarina Brukbruk@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-883912

Area HeadsDirector of BandsTodd Nicholstoddni@mgsa.rutgers.eduHead of Brass StudiesKenneth DeCarloChristopher Delgado rs.eduHead of Music EducationStephanie Cronenbergssc142@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-1781Head of Choral StudiesDr. Patrick Gardnerpgardner@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-1393Head of Composition StudiesRobert Aldridgebaldridge@mgsa.rutgers.eduHead of Jazz StudiesConrad HerwigMark Stasio rutgers.edu848-932-1808848-932-1894Head of Keyboard StudiesDaniel d of Music TheoryDr. Nancy Raoryh@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-1549Head of MusicologyDouglas Johnsondjohnson@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-1512Head of Percussion StudiesJoe Tompkinsjhtsticks@aol.com848-932-1871Head of String StudiesJonathan Spitzjspitz@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-4225Head of Voice StudiesEduardo Chamaechama@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-1898Head of Woodwind StudiesDr. Maureen Hurdmlhurd@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-886213

Mason Gross School of the Arts – Office of the DeanDeanJason Gearyjgeary@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-9360Associate Dean for Academic AffairsDr. Rebecca e Dean for Finance & AdminJudith te Dean of AdvancementLinda eduDean of Advising & Student SuccessMandy Feilermfeiler@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-5208Student Affairs CoordinatorAlexis Whiteawhite@mgsa.rutgers.edu848-932-5236Director of AdmissionsKara ate Director of RecruitmentPeggy iate Director of AdmissionEmalina ctor of FacilitiesTBDDirector of Rutgers Community ArtsDerek Balcomdbalcom@mgsa.rutgers.edu14848-932-1877

University Academic Calendar2021-2022 Academic CalendarFall Semester BeginsWednesday, September 1Regular Saturday Classes StartSaturday, September 4Changes in Designation ofClass DaysWednesday, September 8 (Monday Classes)Monday, November 29 (Wednesday Classes)Thanksgiving RecessWednesday, Nov. 24 – Sunday, Nov. 28Regular Classes EndMonday, December 13Reading DaysTuesday, Dec. 14 – Wednesday, Dec. 15Fall Exams BeginThursday, December 16Fall Exams EndThursday, December 23Winter Session BeginsThursday, December 23Winter Session EndsFriday, January 14Spring Semester BeginsTuesday, January 18Spring Recess BeginsSaturday, March 12Spring Recess EndsSunday, March 20Regular Classes EndMonday, May 2Reading DaysTuesday, May 3 – Wednesday, May 4Spring Exams BeginThursday, May 5Spring Exams EndWednesday, May 11University CommencementSunday, May 15Summer Session BeginsTuesday, May 29Summer Session EndsWednesday, August 15The calendar with registration deadlines can be found at: c-calendar15