Classical Performance (Brass, Percussion, and Winds), MM

Course Requirements (Brass)

Applied Lessons (EUPH 411, FRHN 411, TRBN 411, TRPT 411, or TUBA 411. Four semesters; 3 credits per semester)12
PERF 451MASTER OF MUSIC JURY (three semesters; 1 credit per semester. Taken concurrently with Applied 411 lessons)3
PERF 428GRADUATE RECITAL (Taken concurrently with Applied 411 lessons)1
PERF 370BRASS PERFORMANCE CLASS (four semesters; 1 credit per semester)4
ENS 411LARGE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE (three semesters minimum; 1 credit per semester) 13
ENS 406CHAMBER MUSIC (WINDS/BRASS) (three semesters minimum; 1 credit per semester) 13
PERF 423ORCHESTRAL SEMINAR I1
MAS 401TEXT AND ACT: INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE MUSIC STUDIES3
Music Academic Electives (Three 3-credit courses)9
Two 400-level MAS courses
One 400-level course in MAS, MCMP, MTA, or MUHL
Total Credit Hours39
1

Enrollment in ensembles is contingent upon placement and assignment. All students in the Music Conservatory are required to participate in all ensembles to which they are assigned by the Program Director of Ensembles and Ensemble Coordinators, and in consultation with the Academic Advisors. Students who are assigned or receive permission to enroll as zero-credit participants in any ensemble will receive a grade; they must complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

A student must earn at least 21 credit hours at Roosevelt University.

MINIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Applied Lessons (Brass)
B- is the minimum passing grade for applied study (EUPH 411 , FRHN 411 FRENCH HORN (MAJOR), TRBN 411 TROMBONE (MAJOR), TRPT 411 TRUMPET (MAJOR), or TUBA 411 TUBA (MAJOR)).

Recitals (Brass)
B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL .

Juries (Brass)
C is the minimum passing grade for PERF 451 MASTER OF MUSIC JURY.

A student must earn a GPA of at least 3.0 in all major subject area coursework.

RECITAL REPERTOIRE

PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL
Brass: 60 minutes of music is required. Chamber music may be included with the permission of the applied teacher. The recital will be graded by the applied instructor and at least one other faculty member.

JURY REPERTOIRE

PERF 451 MASTER OF MUSIC JURY

Brass: Ten minutes of music. The repertoire should consist of a major work for the instrument, or an alternate piece presented with the permission of the applied professor. No repetition of repertoire from previous juries is allowed. Individual faculty members are encouraged to implement additional requirements for students in their studios, to which their students are bound.

Course Requirements (Percussion)

PER 411PERCUSSION (MAJOR) (four semesters; 3 credits per semester)12
PERF 451MASTER OF MUSIC JURY (three semesters; 1 credit per semester. Taken concurrently with PER 411)3
PERF 428GRADUATE RECITAL (Taken concurrently with PER 411)1
PER 400PERCUSSION PERFORMANCE CLASS (four semesters; 1 credit per semester)4
ENS 408PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (four semesters; 1 credit per semester)4
ENS 411LARGE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE (four semesters; 1 credit per semester)4
PERF 423ORCHESTRAL SEMINAR I1
MAS 401TEXT AND ACT: INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE MUSIC STUDIES3
Music Academic Electives (Three 3-credit courses)9
Two 400-level MAS courses
One 400-level course in MAS, MCMP, MTA, or MUHL
Total Credit Hours41

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

A student must earn at least 21 credit hours at Roosevelt University.

MINIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Applied Lessons (Percussion)
B- is the minimum passing grade for applied study (PER 411 PERCUSSION (MAJOR)).

Recitals (Percussion)
B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL .

Juries (Percussion)
C is the minimum passing grade for PERF 451 MASTER OF MUSIC JURY.

A student must earn a GPA of at least 3.0 in all major subject area coursework.

RECITAL REPERTOIRE

PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL

Percussion: 60 minutes of music, to be divided among marimba/vibraphone/xylophone, timpani and multi percussion/advanced snare drum solo suite. All recital repertory requirements are at the discretion of the applied instructor. Recitals are graded by the Program Director and one other faculty member.

JURY REPERTOIRE

PERF 451 MASTER OF MUSIC JURY

Percussion: All jury requirements are at the discretion of the applied professor.

Course Requirements (WOODWINDS)

Applied Lessons (BSSN 411, CLAR 411, FLT 411, OBOE 411, or SAX 411. Four semesters; 3 credits per semester)12
PERF 451MASTER OF MUSIC JURY (three semesters; 1 credit per semester. Taken concurrently with Applied 411 lessons)3
PERF 428GRADUATE RECITAL (Taken concurrently with Applied 411 lessons)1
PERF 376WOODWIND PERFORMANCE CLASS (four semesters; 1 credit per semester)4
ENS 411LARGE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE (three semesters minimum; 1 credit per semester) 13
ENS 406CHAMBER MUSIC (WINDS/BRASS) (three semesters minimum; 1 credit per semester) 13
PERF 423ORCHESTRAL SEMINAR I1
MAS 401TEXT AND ACT: INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE MUSIC STUDIES3
Music Academic Electives (Three 3-credit courses)9
Two 400-level MAS courses
One 400-level course in MAS, MCMP, MTA, or MUHL
Total Credit Hours39
1

Enrollment in ensembles is contingent upon placement and assignment. All students in the Music Conservatory are required to participate in all ensembles to which they are assigned by the Program Director of Ensembles and Ensemble Coordinators, and in consultation with the Academic Advisors. Students who are assigned or receive permission to enroll as zero-credit participants in any ensemble will receive a grade; they must complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

A student must earn at least 21 credit hours at Roosevelt University.

MINIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Applied Lessons (Woodwinds)
B- is the minimum passing grade for applied study (BSSN 411 BASSOON (MAJOR), CLAR 411 CLARINET (MAJOR), FLT 411 FLUTE (MAJOR), OBOE 411 OBOE (MAJOR), or SAX 411 SAXOPHONE (MAJOR)).

Recitals (Woodwinds)
B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL .

Juries (Woodwinds)
B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 451 MASTER OF MUSIC JURY.

A student must earn a GPA of at least 3.0 in all major subject area coursework.

RECITAL REPERTOIRE

PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL

Woodwinds: 60 minutes of music is required. Chamber music may be included with the permission of the applied teacher. The recital will be graded by the applied instructor and at least one other faculty member.

JURY REPERTOIRE

PERF 451 MASTER OF MUSIC JURY

Woodwinds: Fifteen minutes of music. Students are strongly encouraged (and some may be required by their applied professors) to perform solo literature from memory. All repertoire must be approved by the applied professor. No repetition of repertoire from previous juries is allowed. Individual faculty members are encouraged to implement additional requirements for students in their studios, to which their students are bound.

This degree map charts a suggested pathway through all of your required courses. It is incumbent upon all students to fully comprehend curricular requirements and course schedules, and while it is feasible to chart an alternate pathway, it is highly recommended that you do so in close consultation with your academic advisor so as to determine a degree path appropriately tailored to your needs.

A full-time graduate course load comprises 9-13 credits per semester.

Degree Map (BRASS)

Year 1
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
EUPH 411, FRHN 411, TRBN 411, TRPT 411, or TUBA 4113EUPH 411, FRHN 411, TRBN 411, TRPT 411, or TUBA 4113
PERF 4511PERF 4511
PERF 3701PERF 3701
ENS 4111ENS 4111
MAS 4013ENS 4061
PERF 4231Music Academic Elective3
 10 10
Year 2
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
EUPH 411, FRHN 411, TRBN 411, TRPT 411, or TUBA 4113EUPH 411, FRHN 411, TRBN 411, TRPT 411, or TUBA 4113
PERF 4511PERF 4281
PERF 3701PERF 3701
ENS 4061ENS 4061
ENS 4111Music Academic Elective3
Music Academic Elective3 
 10 9
Total Credit Hours 39

This degree map charts a suggested pathway through all of your required courses. It is incumbent upon all students to fully comprehend curricular requirements and course schedules, and while it is feasible to chart an alternate pathway, it is highly recommended that you do so in close consultation with your academic advisor so as to determine a degree path appropriately tailored to your needs.

A full-time graduate course load comprises 9-13 credits per semester.

Degree Map (Percussion)

Year 1
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
PER 4113PER 4113
PERF 4511PERF 4511
PER 4001PER 4001
ENS 4081ENS 4081
ENS 4111ENS 4111
MAS 4013Music Academic Elective3
PERF 4231 
 11 10
Year 2
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
PER 4113PER 4113
PERF 4511PERF 4281
PER 4001PER 4001
ENS 4081ENS 4081
ENS 4111ENS 4111
Music Academic Elective3Music Academic Elective3
 10 10
Total Credit Hours 41

This degree map charts a suggested pathway through all of your required courses. It is incumbent upon all students to fully comprehend curricular requirements and course schedules, and while it is feasible to chart an alternate pathway, it is highly recommended that you do so in close consultation with your academic advisor so as to determine a degree path appropriately tailored to your needs.

A full-time graduate course load comprises 9-13 credits per semester.

Degree Map (Woodwinds)

Year 1
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
BSSN 411, CLAR 411, FLT 411, OBOE 411, or SAX 4113BSSN 411, CLAR 411, FLT 411, OBOE 411, or SAX 4113
PERF 4511PERF 4511
PERF 3761PERF 3761
ENS 4111ENS 4111
PERF 4231ENS 4061
MAS 4013Music Academic Elective3
 10 10
Year 2
FallCredit HoursSpringCredit Hours
BSSN 411, CLAR 411, FLT 411, OBOE 411, or SAX 4113BSSN 411, CLAR 411, FLT 411, OBOE 411, or SAX 4113
PERF 4511PERF 4281
PERF 3761PERF 3761
ENS 4061ENS 4061
ENS 4111Music Academic Elective3
Music Academic Elective3 
 10 9
Total Credit Hours 39