Offered in: Chicago

program requirements

Grade Requirements

• Applied Lessons: B- is the minimum passing grade for VLN 411 VIOLIN (MAJOR).
• Recitals: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL

GPA Requirements

Course Requirements (Violin)

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Ensemble participation is a defining element of conservatory training and reflects the collaborative practices of professional musicians. Students in the Interdisciplinary Conservatory are expected to participate each semester in any ensembles to which they are assigned by the relevant instructor-of-record, in consultation with the Program Director and Academic Advisor. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Ensemble assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RECITAL REPERTOIRE

PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL
60 minutes of music is required. Three complete works from three different stylistic periods (including one 20th/21st century work) must be performed. Graduate and diploma students may include one chamber work. The recital will be graded by the applied instructor. Memorization is required for solo Bach repertoire, showpieces, and concerti. Memorization is not required for sonatas, chamber music, or contemporary repertoire. Exceptions may be petitioned for under special circumstances and must be approved in advance by the Program Director of Strings and Guitar.

JURY REPERTOIRE

Strings: String performance majors are required to prepare and perform two works for each jury, as outlined below.

Students will perform a solo piece at each jury.

• At one jury, a movement from a concerto (including cadenza), preferably with piano accompaniment, will be presented.
• At one jury, a sonata or short piece displaying a range of technical/musical style, preferably with piano accompaniment, will be presented.

Students will perform a movement from an unaccompanied work (e.g. Bach, Ysaye, Kodaly, étude) at each jury.

No repetition of repertoire from previous juries is allowed. Memorization is required for solo Bach repertoire, showpieces, and concerti. Memorization is not required for sonatas, chamber music, or contemporary repertoire. Exceptions may be petitioned for under special circumstances and must be approved in advance by the Program Director of Strings and Guitar.

All violinists are required to perform a movement from a Mozart Concerto in at least one jury during their degree study.

Individual faculty members are encouraged to implement additional requirements for students in their studios. Their students are bound by these requirements.

program requirements

Grade Requirements

• Applied Lessons: B- is the minimum passing grade for applied study (VLN 411 VIOLIN (MAJOR), VLA 411 VIOLA (MAJOR), or VCEL 411 VIOLONCELLO (MAJOR)).
• Recitals: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL

GPA Requirements

Course Requirements (Viola and Cello)

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Ensemble participation is a defining element of conservatory training and reflects the collaborative practices of professional musicians. Students in the Interdisciplinary Conservatory are expected to participate each semester in any ensembles to which they are assigned by the relevant instructor-of-record, in consultation with the Program Director and Academic Advisor. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Ensemble assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RECITAL REPERTOIRE

PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL
60 minutes of music is required. Three complete works from three different stylistic periods (including one 20th/21st century work) must be performed. Graduate and diploma students may include one chamber work. The recital will be graded by the applied instructor. Memorization is required for solo Bach repertoire, showpieces, and concerti. Memorization is not required for sonatas, chamber music, or contemporary repertoire. Exceptions may be petitioned for under special circumstances and must be approved in advance by the Program Director of Strings and Guitar.

JURY REPERTOIRE

Strings: String performance majors are required to prepare and perform two works for each jury, as outlined below.

Students will perform a solo piece at each jury.

• At one jury, a movement from a concerto (including cadenza), preferably with piano accompaniment, will be presented.
• At one jury, a sonata or short piece displaying a range of technical/musical style, preferably with piano accompaniment, will be presented.

Students will perform a movement from an unaccompanied work (e.g. Bach, Ysaye, Kodaly, étude) at each jury.

No repetition of repertoire from previous juries is allowed. Memorization is required for solo Bach repertoire, showpieces, and concerti. Memorization is not required for sonatas, chamber music, or contemporary repertoire. Exceptions may be petitioned for under special circumstances and must be approved in advance by the Program Director of Strings and Guitar.

Individual faculty members are encouraged to implement additional requirements for students in their studios. Their students are bound by these requirements.

program requirements

Grade Requirements

• Applied Lessons: B- is the minimum passing grade for STB 411 STRING BASS (MAJOR)
• Recitals: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL

GPA Requirements

Course Requirements (String Bass)

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Ensemble participation is a defining element of conservatory training and reflects the collaborative practices of professional musicians. Students in the Interdisciplinary Conservatory are expected to participate each semester in any ensembles to which they are assigned by the relevant instructor-of-record, in consultation with the Program Director and Academic Advisor. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Ensemble assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RECITAL REPERTOIRE

PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL
60 minutes of music is required. Three complete works from three different stylistic periods (including one 20th/21st century work) must be performed. Graduate and diploma students may include one chamber work. The recital will be graded by the applied instructor. Memorization is required for solo Bach repertoire, showpieces, and concerti. Memorization is not required for sonatas, chamber music, or contemporary repertoire. Exceptions may be petitioned for under special circumstances and must be approved in advance by the Program Director of Strings and Guitar.

JURY REPERTOIRE

Strings: String performance majors are required to prepare and perform two works for each jury, as outlined below.

Students will perform a solo piece at each jury.

• At one jury, a movement from a concerto (including cadenza), preferably with piano accompaniment, will be presented.
• At one jury, a sonata or short piece displaying a range of technical/musical style, preferably with piano accompaniment, will be presented.

Students will perform a movement from an unaccompanied work (e.g. Bach, Ysaye, Kodaly, étude) at each jury.

No repetition of repertoire from previous juries is allowed. Memorization is required for solo Bach repertoire, showpieces, and concerti. Memorization is not required for sonatas, chamber music, or contemporary repertoire. Exceptions may be petitioned for under special circumstances and must be approved in advance by the Program Director of Strings and Guitar.

Individual faculty members are encouraged to implement additional requirements for students in their studios. Their students are bound by these requirements.

program requirements

Grade Requirements

• Applied Lessons: B- is the minimum passing grade for HARP 411 HARP (MM)
• Recitals: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL

GPA Requirements

Course Requirements (HArp)

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Ensemble participation is a defining element of conservatory training and reflects the collaborative practices of professional musicians. Students in the Interdisciplinary Conservatory are expected to participate each semester in any ensembles to which they are assigned by the relevant instructor-of-record, in consultation with the Program Director and Academic Advisor. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Students enrolled in ensembles as zero-credit participants (by assignment or with special permission) receive a grade and are expected to complete the same requirements as students enrolled for credit. Ensemble assignments are made at the beginning of each semester following placement and seating auditions.

RECITAL REPERTOIRE

PERF 428 GRADUATE RECITAL

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. Memorization is compulsory except for contemporary works and chamber music.

JURY REPERTOIRE

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

This degree map outlines a suggested pathway through the required coursework for the program. Students are responsible for understanding all curricular requirements and course schedules. While alternative pathways may be possible, students are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisor when planning any variation in order to ensure a degree plan that meets program requirements and aligns with their individual goals.

Degree Map (Violin)

This degree map outlines a suggested pathway through the required coursework for the program. Students are responsible for understanding all curricular requirements and course schedules. While alternative pathways may be possible, students are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisor when planning any variation in order to ensure a degree plan that meets program requirements and aligns with their individual goals.

Degree Map (Viola and Cello)

This degree map outlines a suggested pathway through the required coursework for the program. Students are responsible for understanding all curricular requirements and course schedules. While alternative pathways may be possible, students are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisor when planning any variation in order to ensure a degree plan that meets program requirements and aligns with their individual goals.

Degree Map (Double Bass)

This degree map outlines a suggested pathway through the required coursework for the program. Students are responsible for understanding all curricular requirements and course schedules. While alternative pathways may be possible, students are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisor when planning any variation in order to ensure a degree plan that meets program requirements and aligns with their individual goals.

Degree Map (Harp)