Offered in: Chicago

The CCPA woodwinds, brass, and percussion programs prepare students for careers as soloists, chamber musicians, and large ensemble performers, while instilling habits consistent with success in the professional environment.

The programs’ objectives are to:

• Develop performance capabilities, including technical proficiency, knowledge of the historical practices specific to each instrument family, and broad familiarity with musical styles and repertoire;

• Develop musicianship through a comprehensive curriculum of written and aural skills, conducting, analysis, history, and literature;

• Develop effective collaborative skills through guided experiences in both large and small ensembles, studying music from all stylistic periods and genres, including new music and opera;

• Balance the skills-focused music curriculum with a wide range of academic electives;

• Acclimate students to the entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities of a music career.

All jury and recital repertoire requirements are listed on the Requirements tab within the academic catalog.

Admission requirements

Please consult the the following web pages for audition requirements for Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion. 

Grade Requirements:

• Applied Lessons: C- is the minimum passing grade for Applied 211 Lessons. B- is the minimum passing grade for Applied 311 Lessons.
• Recitals: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 313 JUNIOR RECITAL and PERF 314 SENIOR RECITAL.
• Juries: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 261 JURY (LOWER DIV) and PERF 361 JURY (UPPER DIV).

GPA Requirements:

Students must earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in all major subject area coursework, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 across all core, elective, and general education courses.

Residency Requirements:

The final 30 credit hours toward a student's degree must be completed at Roosevelt University, or a minimum of 60 hours must be taken in residence at Roosevelt University.

Course Requirements (Brass)

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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 313 JUNIOR RECITAL
Brass: 30 minutes of music is required. Students are required to share recitals with other juniors. A maximum of 10 minutes of chamber music may be included. The recital will be graded by the applied instructor.

PERF 314 SENIOR RECITAL
Brass: 45 minutes of music is required (with intermission, the recital should last approximately one hour). A maximum of 15 minutes of chamber music may be included. The recital will be graded by the applied instructor and at least one other faculty member.

Jury Repertoire

Brass
All repertoire must be approved by the applied professor.

• Students will prepare 10 minutes of music for PERF 261 JURY (LOWER DIV).
• Students will prepare 15 minutes of music for PERF 361 JURY (UPPER DIV).
   

Grade Requirements:

• Applied Lessons: C- is the minimum passing grade for Applied 211 Lessons. B- is the minimum passing grade for Applied 311 Lessons.
• Recitals: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 313 JUNIOR RECITAL and PERF 314 SENIOR RECITAL.
• Juries: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 261 JURY (LOWER DIV) and PERF 361 JURY (UPPER DIV).

GPA Requirements:

Students must earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in all major subject area coursework, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 across all core, elective, and general education courses.

Residency Requirements:

The final 30 credit hours toward a student's degree must be completed at Roosevelt University, or a minimum of 60 hours must be taken in residence at Roosevelt University.

Course Requirements (Winds)

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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 313 JUNIOR RECITAL
A minimum of 30 minutes of music is required, and students are required to share recitals with other juniors. A maximum of 10 minutes of chamber music may be included. Students are required to perform their recital with piano, as applicable to their chosen repertoire and at the discretion of the primary applied instructor. Memorization requirements are at the discretion of the primary applied instructor, and the recital will be graded by the primary applied instructor.

PERF 314 SENIOR RECITAL
45 minutes of music is required. A maximum of 15 minutes of chamber music may be included. Students are required to perform their recital with piano, as applicable to their chosen repertoire and at the discretion of the primary applied instructor. Memorization requirements are at the discretion of the primary applied instructor, and the recital will be graded by the primary applied instructor and at least one other faculty member.

Jury Repertoire

Students are required to perform their jury with piano, as applicable to their chosen repertoire and at the discretion of the primary applied instructor. Memorization requirements are at the discretion of the primary applied instructor, and the recital will be graded by the primary applied instructor and at least one other faculty member.

• Students will prepare 10 minutes of music for PERF 261 JURY (LOWER DIV).
• Students will prepare 15 minutes of music for PERF 361 JURY (UPPER DIV).

Grade Requirements:

• Applied Lessons: C- is the minimum passing grade for PER 211 PERCUSSION (LOWER DIV). B- is the minimum passing grade for PER 311 PERCUSSION (UPPER DIV).
• Recitals: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 313 JUNIOR RECITAL and PERF 314 SENIOR RECITAL.
• Juries: B- is the minimum passing grade for PERF 261 JURY (LOWER DIV) and PERF 361 JURY (UPPER DIV).

GPA Requirements:

Students must earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in all major subject area coursework, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 across all core, elective, and general education courses.

Residency Requirements:

The final 30 credit hours toward a student's degree must be completed at Roosevelt University, or a minimum of 60 hours must be taken in residence at Roosevelt University.

Course Requirements (Brass)

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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 313 JUNIOR RECITAL:  All recital repertory requirements are at the discretion of the applied instructor. Recitals are graded by the Program Director and one other faculty member. All recitals must include a minimum of 45 minutes of music, to be divided among marimba/vibraphone/xylophone, timpani and multi percussion/advanced snare drum solo suite.

PERF 314 SENIOR RECITAL: All recital repertory requirements are at the discretion of the applied instructor. Recitals are graded by the Program Director and one other faculty member. All recitals must include a minimum of 60 minutes of music, to be divided among marimba/vibraphone/xylophone, timpani and multi percussion/advanced snare drum solo suite.
 

Jury Repertoire

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

Jury requirements vary from semester to semester, depending on what instruments are being studied. Repertoire requirements encompass the following:

• Any technical exercises (scales, arpeggios, rudiments, etc.)
• Any assigned solos or etudes
• Any assigned orchestral excerpts
• Any patterns/demonstrations of world instruments
• Performing with an accompanist
• Performing from memory

This degree map outlines a suggested pathway through the required courses for the program. Students are responsible for understanding all curricular requirements and course schedules. While alternate pathways are possible, students are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisor when planning their course of study to ensure that their degree plan meets program requirements and supports their individual goals.

A full-time undergraduate course load consists of 12–18 credits per semester.

Degree Map (Brass)

This degree map outlines a suggested pathway through the required courses for the program. Students are responsible for understanding all curricular requirements and course schedules. While alternate pathways are possible, students are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisor when planning their course of study to ensure that their degree plan meets program requirements and supports their individual goals.

A full-time undergraduate course load consists of 12–18 credits per semester.

Degree Map (Winds)

This degree map outlines a suggested pathway through the required courses for the program. Students are responsible for understanding all curricular requirements and course schedules. While alternate pathways are possible, students are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisor when planning their course of study to ensure that their degree plan meets program requirements and supports their individual goals.

A full-time undergraduate course load consists of 12–18 credits per semester.