2022-23 Student Handbook
Foreword
This handbook of departmental policies, regulations, and requirements is designed for students majoring in music at the University of North Florida. It is not intended to supersede information contained in the University catalogue but to consolidate and supplement that information.
Mission Statement
The University of North Florida (UNF) School of Music brings a focused commitment to excellence and the artistic and intellectual preparation of students for the diverse and challenging world in which we live. It aims to provide a high level of professional musical training as well as a sense of relevance regarding the value of music to our society through an active, pluralistic musical environment encompassing western European traditional art music through contemporary music including world music and jazz. The UNF School of Music faculty, excellent instructors evidenced by their innovative pedagogy, scholarship, and research in their respective fields, serve as artist-teachers working with students in large and small performing ensembles as well as through individual applied instruction. Our comprehensive program is complemented by the Ira M. Koger Eminent Scholar Chair in American Music that provides an additional focus on jazz. Our school continues to achieve national and international recognition as a distinguished comprehensive center for the study, creation, and research in music, with emphasis on the contemporary.
The School of Music provides music majors and non-music majors alike the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding, and ability in all aspects of music at a level relevant and appropriate to their needs and interests, and to prepare music majors for careers as performers, teachers, composers, arrangers, and professionals in the music industry and its supporting fields. It is our hope to provide transformational learning opportunities within the scope of engaged self-reflection via practice and performance. The primary focus of our mission is the artistic enrichment of the lives of all UNF students and faculty, while promoting the University and greater Jacksonville area as ambassadors throughout the region, the nation, and the global community.
- Student Responsibilities
- Auditions
- Scholarships
- Instrument Rentals
- Juried Examinations (Juries)
- Senior Recitals
- Sophomore Barrier
Student Responsibilities
- Music students are responsible for meeting the requirements of the curriculum. When having difficulties, the student should seek prompt advice from sources such as professors, advisors, the Academic Center for Excellence, etc.
- Students should be equipped for placement in the various ensembles. Brass players are required to have the following mutes: straight, cup, Harmon, and bucket (Jo-Ral preferred). Trumpet players should have flugelhorns. Saxophone players should have a flute and clarinet. Students must consult with applied teachers for various instrument and equipment requirements. If required by the instructor, students should possess a metronome and tuner.
- Rehearsal/performance facilities are for the exclusive use of sanctioned UNF ensembles and faculty. Students are responsible for the music facilities and equipment. Students should not permit others to be abusive, neither carelessly nor deliberately, or to produce needless or excessive wear and tear on facilities or equipment.
- Students are encouraged to report any items in need of attention (e.g., faulty equipment, light bulbs, ventilation problems, vandalism, etc.) to the music office at
(904) 620-2960. - Students who lease UNF instruments will be required to pay a rental fee of $50 per semester for each instrument.
- The University of North Florida is not responsible for any student possessions.
- It is imperative that students act in a respectful manner in all situations reflecting the image of the School of Music and the University of North Florida.
- Students who are members of performing ensembles will give first priority to performances and rehearsals. It is expected that personal scheduling is secondary to ensemble responsibilities. Performances and extra rehearsals will be announced in advance.
- For special events, off-campus performances and excursions, responsibilities may be assigned and policies must be adhered to. In the case of student hotel accommodations, any additional charges will be the responsibility of the individual student.
- Additional attendance, tardiness, and procedural regulations may be required by individual professors and will be included in course syllabi.
Ensembles
Without exception, all music students are required to enroll in a major ensemble for every semester in residence. Placement in each ensemble is determined by competitive audition and occurs at the beginning of each semester during the first few days of classes. Students on scholarship may be required to enroll in other ensembles as well as their required ensemble.
Ensemble Participation
All students taking applied lessons, regardless of major, are required to perform in ensembles as assigned by faculty. There are zero credit options that exist to ease any financial burden of said assignments. If a student is taking applied lessons in two different areas, they may be required to perform in two or more ensembles.
Major Ensembles
Guitar, Piano and Harp: Chorale, Orchestra or Wind Symphony
Jazz Studies: Jazz Ensemble I, II or III
Strings: Orchestra
Winds and Percussion: Wind Symphony
Voice: UNF Chorale
Major ensembles are open to all enrolled UNF students. Personnel are selected by audition. Placement in ensembles may be determined by the School Director or designated representative according to the needs of the school. Ensemble auditions occur during the first few days of the fall semester; however, subsequent semesters may require a challenge or re-audition. Being awarded a music scholarship and/or admitted to the school does not guarantee a position in a particular ensemble.
Criteria for placement in major ensembles include:
- Individual/ensemble skills (accuracy, tone, articulation, blend, etc.)
- Sight-reading skills
- Improvisational skills (when applicable)
- Prior semester ensemble evaluation (when applicable)
- Compatibility factors such as morale, attitude, and ability to work as a team player
Members assigned to the various ensembles must adhere to the ensemble’s specific rules and guidelines. Noncompliance is not tolerated, and individuals may be removed from an ensemble if their presence is counterproductive to the ensemble musically, professionally, or personally. More specific information on the various School of Music ensembles is available on our website as well as through the respective ensemble directors.
Applied Music
Applied music instruction is open to music majors and non-music majors that have earned admission into and are participating in a major ensemble by performing on the primary instrument studied in applied lessons. All assignments to applied music teachers are made through the School Director or designated representative. If a second applied area is requested, it will be assigned only after all other assignment priorities have been met. Music majors must earn a letter grade of “B” or above to receive applied lesson credit and to progress to the next level of study. Students who do not meet this requirement may be terminated from the music program as a major.
Performance Laboratory and Concert Attendance Requirements
Performance Laboratory is a weekly forum in which students perform for their peers and colleagues as well as UNF faculty and administration. All music majors must enroll and successfully complete eight semesters of performance laboratory, and no official credit is received beyond the transcript notification. Each applied studio has specific performing requirements for each semester. Students must sign up in advance to perform in performance lab by turning in the appropriate form to the designated professor. In addition, each student has a Concert Attendance requirement of eight approved concerts per semester. This is verified by the applied teacher then submitted by the student to the designated faculty member by the last day of classes each semester.
Piano Proficiency
All music students will achieve a proficiency level on the piano equal to four semesters of Class Piano. Those not passing the Piano Proficiency Exam must enroll in the appropriate level of Class Piano until successfully passing Class Piano IV. Students with no prior keyboard training should enroll in Class Piano I. The Piano Proficiency Exam will only be administered during the first week of the Fall Semester. Contact Dr. Bennett for further details about exam contents and scheduling. Exam contents may include technique (scales, arpeggios, cadences), repertoire, harmonization, sight-reading, transposition and score reading.
Theory Placement
New music majors must arrange to take a theory placement test to advance to higher levels of written and/or aural theory. Transfer students must arrange to take a theory placement examination to determine the appropriate theory course in which to enroll. This includes students who have completed four levels of music theory at another institution or who have equivalency credit from advanced high school courses (i.e. AP Music Theory). Placement tests are given during the first theory classes of the semester.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all of their scheduled university classes to satisfy all academic objectives as outlined by the instructor. The instructor, who reserves the right to deal with individual cases of non-attendance, determines the effect of absences upon grades. No absences are allowed for quizzes or exams. Absences from ensemble rehearsals, sectional rehearsals or performances will result in a failing grade and/or expulsion from that ensemble.
Incompletes
Incompletes will be given only after consultation with the professor and only in the case of emergencies such as illness or death in the student’s immediate family. Outside employment is not acceptable as justification for an incomplete. In order for an “I” to be assigned, the student must have completed a majority of the course with a passing grade. The time limit for removing the “I” is set by the instructor of the course; however, this time limit may not exceed one calendar year or graduation, whichever comes first. If no final grade is issued, the “I” will change to an “F.”
Probation
Probation music students are expected to maintain at least a “B” in applied lessons and a “C” in all other music courses. Failure to meet these standards will result in being placed on probation and the student will be required to repeat the course. A grade of “D” in non-music courses will be viewed negatively. All failed music courses can only be repeated once. Should a student not make satisfactory progress following a semester on academic probation, the student may be expelled from the program. Inappropriate conduct is also grounds for immediate probation and dismissal. After being placed on probation, each student has one subsequent semester to improve in the default area(s).
Auditions
Any student who has fulfilled university admission requirements may register as a music major providing that he or she has passed an audition.
- All prospective music students, new and transfer, are required to perform an audition to be accepted into the UNF School of Music.
- Dates for auditions are advertised well in advance through local print, electronic media and university correspondence.
- Prospective students must submit the UNF School of Music admission application to schedule an audition time on the desired audition date. Once the School of Music admission application has been received, prospective students will receive an email from the Admissions Coordinator with an audition time, 2-3 weeks prior to the audition date selected on their application. An audition date requested aside from those advertised must be arranged well in advance with the professor coordinating auditions in his/her area of specialty.
- Live auditions are Video submissions are accepted on case-by-case basis, although live auditions are preferred.
- The audition panel will provide the school director with recommendations as to an accepted/not-accepted status for each auditionee. In addition, a scholarship stipend range recommendation will be provided if the auditionee is also pursuing a music scholarship.
- Auditionees will receive notification of the audition panel’s recommendations within 6-8 weeks following the audition.
For audition requirements by degree, see below.
Bachelor of Music Performance in Jazz Studies applicants:
Saxophone, Trombone and Trumpet
- Auditionees should prepare six scales: Major (C, C# and D) and Minor (Eb natural minor, E harmonic minor and F melodic minor).
- Auditionees should prepare a transcription or etude, medium swing or up, at least 16 bars long.
- Auditionees may be asked to improvise one F or Bb blues (one head and two solo choruses, medium tempo) and one American Songbook or jazz standard; performed with a rhythm section or play along.
- Students who play multiple instruments should demonstrate their proficiency on the secondary instrument. One brief prepared piece or étude on each secondary instrument is sufficient.
Bass
- Auditionees should prepare six scales: Major (C, C# and D) and Minor (Eb natural minor, E harmonic minor and F melodic minor).
- Auditionees may be asked to improvise one F or Bb blues, walking basslines, head and soloing optional; American Songbook or jazz standard walking basslines, head and soloing optional; performed with a rhythm section or play along.
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Auditionees who play acoustic and electric bass should demonstrate their proficiency on each instrument. One brief prepared piece or étude on each instrument is sufficient.
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Auditionees who are bass players must demonstrate proficiency in various styles such as Swing, Bossa Nova, Samba, and Funk. Please perform brief excerpts of these styles.
Jazz Drumset
The UNF jazz drum set audition will be a live audition. Students should prepare the following:
- Choose a 12 Bar Blues, such as Billie’s Bounce, Now’s The Time, or a jazz standard, such as Solar or All The Things You Are and be prepared to play the selection with a rhythm section, and take a 1 chorus drum solo on the song form.
- Perform 30 seconds (each) in the following styles
- Slow swing (90 BPM)
- Medium swing (160 BPM)
- Fast Swing (220 BPM)
- Bossa Nova (120 BPM)
- Samba (240 BPM)
- Funk/Rock
- Latin Cascara
- Songo
For helpful audition tips, please view the full version of Professor Gottlieb’s “Ace The School Audition” video for Drum! magazine.
Jazz Guitar
All jazz guitar applicants are required to submit a video recording. The recording must include all of the repertoire listed below. Recordings may be mailed or uploaded to DropBox or an equivalent cloud sharing platform. It is not required that the format be a professional or studio recording, however, the sound quality must be good as possible. Students must demonstrate the ability to improvise and play with a rhythm section, using a live band or play-along recording.
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Required piece (must be first on the recording): the 12-Bar Blues piece, Billie’s Bounce in medium tempo (minimum of four improvised choruses).
- Perform three other selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods and tempos (minimum of two improvised choruses for each selection).
- Demonstrate “comping” on a standard song of your choice.
- Original compositions should not be included.
Jazz Piano
- Auditionees should submit six scales: Major (C, C# and D) and Minor (Eb natural minor, E harmonic minor and F melodic minor).
- Auditionees must perform one 12-Bar Blues piece, Billie’s Bounce or Now’s the Time in medium tempo (play the melody once and improvise a minimum of three choruses).
- Auditionees must play one American Songbook or jazz standard; performed with a rhythm section or play along. Tunes such as Solar, Blue Bossa, All the Things You Are or other jazz standards are acceptable; play the melody and improvise over the chord changes.
- Auditionees must demonstrate one chorus of “comping” on a standard song of your choice. It is fine to comp on the American Songbook song you have selected.
Bachelor of Music Performance and Bachelor of Music Education applicants:
Clarinet
- Two movements from the following list of solos, preferably from two different solos:
- Weber Concerto No. 1
- Mozart Clarinet Concerto
- Weber Concertino
- Poulenc Sonata
- One movement from above list and one contrasting Rose 32 etude.
All major scales and arpeggios.
Percussion
Repertoire should include keyboard percussion, snare drum, and timpani.
- Keyboard:
- 2 Mallet solo from Koshinski, Becker or G.H. Green Xylophone Solos or 2 mallet Bach suite movement
- Representative/Suggested 4 mallet Marimba solos: Abe Michi or Wind in the Bamboo Groves, Burritt October Night or Preludes, Musser Etudes, Sammut Rotations, Tanaka Two Movements for Marimba, Rosauro Concerto for Marimba, Trevino Song Book or Strive to Be Happy
- Snare Drum
- Cirone Portraits in Rhythm, Delecluse Etude no. 1 or 6 from Douze Etudes, Peters Intermediate or Advanced Snare Drum Studies
- Wilcoxon The All American Drummer or Modern Swing Solos
- Timpani
- Beck Sonata for Timpani, Firth The Solo Timpanist, Hochrainer Etudes for Timpani, Peters Etudes
Sight reading required.
Piano/Piano Pedagogy
- A work from the Baroque style period (i.e. a Two- or Three-Part Inversion or Prelude and Fugue by J.S. Bach, a dance movement or suite, etc.)
- A movement from a Classical sonata (i.e. Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert)
- A work from either the 19th, 20th, or 21st century
- 4-octave scales and arpeggios in all major and minor keys
- Sight reading
Audition material must be performed from memory. Auditionees who submit CDs or videos must demonstrate abilities required by items 4 and 5 above upon their arrival to UNF.
Woodwinds, Brass and Strings
- Prepare a solo of appropriate difficulty. Auditions should display musical maturity through expression, technique and stylistic interpretation. Solos need not be memorized but should reflect a high degree of familiarity and careful preparation by the performer. The use of an accompanist is optional, but recommended.*
- Auditionees will be asked to perform major and minor scales and arpeggios in various keys.
- Auditionees will be required to sight-read.
- Auditionees will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of common musical terms and symbols, keys, and time signatures.
- Upon arrival to UNF, accepted auditionees who submitted recordings must demonstrate abilities required by items 2, 3 and 4 above.
Violin
- One movement from an unaccompanied Bach sonata or partita. No repeats.
- One movement from a standard violin concerto
- Sight-reading
Voice
- Please prepare three classical selections in contrasting styles. Stylistic preference should be given to standard art songs and/or arias from the baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century classical repertoire. Musical Theater and folk song selections sung in English are also acceptable.
- At least one selection must be in a language other than English with linguistic preference given to Italian, German, French, Latin or Spanish. Classical selections in Portuguese, Russian, Czech, or Polish are also acceptable.
- The entire audition should be memorized and performed with live piano accompaniment. If you need an accompanist, one will be available at the audition. Please bring a copy of your music and $35 cash or check for the accompanist fee. You do not need to submit music in advance.
- Applicants will also be required to sing short sight-singing excerpts and vocal exercises led by the faculty.
- Applicants are required to wear appropriate and professional audition attire.
Bachelor of Music Technology and Production applicants:
For students whose primary instrument is not piano (brass, woodwinds, percussion, strings, guitar and voice):
Faculty members will assess your musical skills to ensure that you can pass the core music courses (music theory, ear training, class piano). These classes require Music Technology and Production students to develop strong musical skills in addition to expertise in technology. The audition requirements are:
- One or two pieces of your choice, in the styles of your choice.
- Sight reading
- Major Scales
For students whose primary instrument is piano:
There are two tracks in piano. The audition option you choose makes a potential impact on how many piano-related courses you will take as part of the program. The audition requirements for both tracks require two repertoire pieces of contrasting style. Both should be based on printed sheet music (please bring a copy with you to the audition). At least one should be classical music.
Audition Option A:
- Two contrasting solos (min. 1 classical) at a Level 2 or higher - i.e. Works by Gurlitt, Kabalevsky, etc, or comparable to Bartok's First Term at the Piano or Mikrokosmos, Book 2.
- Prepare scales in all major keys, 1 octave, hands together
If admitted via Audition Option A, to meet the Applied Piano requirement you would take Class Piano 3 and 4 your first year, and two years of applied (private) piano in your second and third years.
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Audition Option B:
- Two classical solos in contrasting styles comparable (or more difficult) to Clementi's Op. 36 Sonatinas, the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook, or the Burgmuller Arabesque.
- All scales (major and harmonic minor) 2 octaves, hands together.
If admitted via Audition Option B, to meet the Applied Piano requirement you would take two years of private piano lessons.
Master of Music Performance in Conducting applicants:
Preliminary Application for Master of Music Conducting (Choral and Instrumental):
- Submit video excerpts of rehearsals (max 10 minutes) and performances (max 10 minutes). Diverse repertoire selections are encouraged.
- Submit three selections on your major instrument.
Master of Music Performance in Jazz Studies applicants:
Audition requirements are as follows:
- Demonstrate ability to improvise and play with a rhythm section at a graduate level of advancement. Five selections (including a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods and tempos performed from memory.
- Sight-reading (at the discretion of the applied teacher).
Jazz Bass
- 12 major scales - 2 octaves
- 6 Dorian minor scales - 2 octaves
- Transcription or etude demonstrating advanced technical proficiency.
- Three selections of contrasting styles demonstrating versatility on acoustic and/or electric bass. These selections can be performed with a rhythm section or a play along. At least one of the three songs must include playing the melody.
Jazz Drumset
- Demonstrate the following styles (30 seconds each):
- Slow Swing (60pm)
- Medium Swing (120bpm)
- Fast Swing (220 bpm)
- Bossa Nova
- Samba
- Songo
- Latin Cascara
- Latin 6/8
- Perform two Jazz tunes in contrasting style and tempo, including one Be-bop/ Jazz tune and one contemporary Jazz song or standard. Perform with a combo, or recording minus drums. Each piece should demonstrate Master’s level time feel and comping. Play time with the melody, one chorus of an instrumental, and take one chorus drum set solo. Suggestions for Be- bop/ jazz tunes include: Billie's Bounce, Oleo, Tenor Madness, Au Privave, Joy Spring, Jordu, Yardbird Suite, and Donna Lee. Suggestions for a non Be-bop piece include Milestones, Solar, Giant Steps, Moment’s Notice, All the Things You Are, Alone Together, Softly As In A Morning Sunrise, One Finger Snap, If I Were a Bell, There Will Never Be Another You, or other.
- Play the Big Band sight reading excerpt (with no bass or band, drums only) as though you are performing with a big band. Pay attention to metronome markings, dynamics and band figures.
Jazz Guitar
- A complete performance of a jazz ballad, including one chorus of the harmonized melody as well as an improvised single-line solo. Suggested tunes: Chelsea Bridge, But Beautiful, Miyako, For Heaven’s Sake, Estate, or other tune of the applicant's choice
- Two jazz tunes in contrasting style, including one Be-bop tune. Each piece should demonstrate a personalized interpretation of the melody, an improvised solo, and one or more choruses of comping. Suggestions for Be- bop tunes include: Au Privave, Joy Spring, Jordu, Yardbird Suite, and Donna Lee. Suggestions for a non Be-bop piece include Milestones (new version), Giant Steps, Ceora, Moment’s Notice, and One Finger Snap or other.
Jazz Piano
- Auditionees should perform the following scales:
- C# major
- Eb natural minor
- E harmonic minor
- F melodic minor
- C# Whole/Half diminished
- One 12-Bar Blues piece, Billie’s Bounce or Now’s the Time in medium tempo; (play the melody once and improvise a minimum of 3 choruses).
- Perform songs from the American Songbook or jazz standard; performed with a rhythm section or play along. One should be solo piano.
- Ballad
- Medium swing
- Up tempo swing
- Latin/straight eighth
- Demonstrate one chorus of “comping” on a standard song of your choice. It is fine to comp on the American Songbook song you have selected.
Jazz Saxophone
- Scales (all full range):
- C# whole/half diminished
- Ab melodic minor
- Eb Harmonic Major
- C Augmented Scale
- E pentatonic b6
- Play three contrasting Jazz/American songbook standards (1 chorus head and 2 choruses of blowing). Two of them should be medium to medium up tempo, (e.g. All the Things You are, Autumn Leaves, Green Dolphin Street, etc.). The third should be an up tempo tune (eg. Cherokee, I Hear a Bell, Oleo, etc.). Tunes can be performed with a live rhythm section or with an Aebersold style play-along.
Jazz Trumpet
- Prepare major scales (and their modes), whole tone, diminished and ascending melodic minor scales (and their modes).
- Play the melody and improvise from memory on the chord changes of one tune from each of the following three lists:
- Bebop tunes: Confirmation, Joy Spring
- Standard tunes: Stella By Starlight, Have You Met Miss Jones
- Post-bop tunes: Moment's Notice, Dolphin Dance.
- Charlier #2 Du Style from Theo Charlier, 36 Etudes Transcendantes for trumpet.
- Auditionees will be asked to sight read typical jazz ensembles parts and may be asked to sight-read chord changes.
- Lead trumpet auditionees will be asked 1, 3 and 4 above plus: Blues in Bb and F and Rhythm Changes in Bb and F.
- Lead Trumpet play excerpt for Time Check by Don Menza, from Buddy Rick Band.
Master of Music Performance in Piano applicants:
Applicants must perform from memory three works from different stylistic periods. One of the three works must be a complete sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, or Beethoven (Excluding Op. 14, Op. 49, and Op. 79)Master of Music Performance in Strings applicants:
- One movement from a major concerto.
- Two contrasting movements of solo Bach.
- Another selection of choice.
Memorization is not required but preferred for the concerto and Bach.
Violin
- Two contrasting movements from an unaccompanied Bach sonata or partita performed from memory. No repeats.
- A slow and fast movements from a standard violin concerto.
- Sight-reading
Master of Music Performance in Voice applicants:
- Sing four Art Songs (representing Italian, French, German and English) and two Arias from the standard opera and/or oratorio repertoire.
- The above selections should demonstrate contrasting styles and historical time periods.
- One selection should be composed between 1950 and the present.
- All selections must be performed from memory with piano accompaniment.
Master of Music Performance in Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion applicants:
Flute
- CPE Bach Hamburger Sonata, 1st section (no rondo).
- Mozart Concerto in G Major, 1st movement ( no cadenza required), 2nd movement exposition.
- 1 piece of your choice in a different style from above.
- Orchestra excerpts: Beethoven Leonore Overture #3, solo / Ravel Daphnis and Chloe, solo.
Clarinet
- Mozart Clarinet Concerto.
- Two additional works from the standard repertoire demonstrating contrasting styles. One of the works must be written after 1945.
- Three standard orchestral excerpts.
Horn
- Major Concerto (all mts) Strauss 1 or 2. Mozart 2, 3 or 4. Haydn 1 or 2.
- Gliere Etude showing technical playing. ex. Kling, Gallay, Maxime-Alphonse, etc.
- Sight reading in keys of F, E, E-flat, D, C and B basso.
Trumpet
- Two etudes showing the applicant’s level of technical and musical advancement.
- At least one major solo of the applicant’s choice.
- A complete concerto from the standard repertoire.
- Three to five standard orchestral excerpts.
Trombone
- Any graduate level solo of your choice.
- Blazhevich Etude # 24.
- Bordogni vocalize # 16.
- Sight reading.
Bass-Trombone
- Any graduate level solo of your choice.
- Blazhevich Etude # 11.
- Bordogni vocalize # 10 from Ostrander book.
- Sight reading
Jazz Trombone
- Oleo by Sonny Rollins, All the Things You Are by Jerome Kern
- Ballad of your choice
- Sight reading.
Euphonium
- Any graduate level solo of your choice.
- Blazhevich Etude # 24.
- Bordogni vocalize # 16.
- Sight reading.
Tuba
- Any graduate level solo of your choice.
- Blazhevich Etude # 11.
- Bordogni vocalize # 10 from Ostrander book.
- Sight reading.
Percussion
Suggested repertoire:
- Keyboard:
- Bach: A movement from the Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin or from Six Suites for solo Cello
- Representative Marimba Solo Repertoire: Klatzow Dances of Earth and Fire, Burritt Scirroco or Caritas, Druckman Reflections on the Nature of Water, Stout Rumble Strips or Sedimental Structures, Sueyoshi Mirage, Sammut Cameleon, Abe Japanese Children’s Songs, Lansky Idle Fancies
- 3 Excerpts each from standard orchestral repertoire on Xylophone and Glockenspiel
- Snare Drum:
- Delecluse: Douze Etudes, Peters Etudes for solo Snare Drum (purple book)
- Tompkins: Nine French-American Rudimental Solos
- 3 Excerpts from standard orchestral repertoire
- Prokofiev- Lt. Kije
- Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade Mvt. 3 and 4
- Capriccio
- Timpani:
- One solo from the following:
- Carter: Eight Pieces for Four Timpani
- Hochrainer Etudes for Timpani Vol.3
- Delecluse 20 Studies for Timpani
- 2 Contrasting orchestral excerpts (such as):
- Beethoven 9 - 20 before letter S in 1st Mvt.
- Tchaikovsky 4 – 1st Mvt. 4 before Letter S to V (includes roll)
- Schuman, William - New England Triptych Be Glad Then, America - mvt. 1 - mm.1-14; 122-152
- Mozart Sym 39 - Mvt. 1 meas. 1 – 21
- Strauss Burlesque - meas 1 – 20
- One solo from the following:
Sight reading required.
Saxophone
- A piece of standard French repertoire by a prominent saxophone composer (Ex: Desenclos, Dubois, Boutry, Ibert, etc.)
- A saxophone piece of contrasting style to #1, possibly more contemporary or displaying extended techniques.
- Major and Minor Scales, full range.
Scholarships
All applicants to UNF School of Music are automatically considered for a scholarship based primarily on ability as demonstrated at the audition/interview. Scholarships are awarded each year to students who show maturity and promise in various areas. Although the amount of money available each year may vary, these awards are made to students who contribute or show the potential to contribute to the total success of the program into which they are enrolled. Additional information regarding non-music scholarships can be found at www.unf.edu. Applicants for need-based financial aid must apply to the UNF Student Financial Aid Office. All students are encouraged to apply for FAFSA funding in addition to all local and national scholarship opportunities specific to his/her particular situation. Please note carefully the deadlines for all scholarship and financial aid applications.
Scholarship Criteria
While the faculty recognizes that each student is an individual with unique talents and achievements, there is no guarantee that scholarship awards will be renewed at the same level each semester. Scholarship awards are based on the audition process and the belief that there is a strong potential for musical growth and contribution. Future awards may be adjusted up or down depending on the factors listed below:
- Musical aptitude/skills: Both performance skills and musicianship are very important criteria in scholarship decisions.
- Large ensembles: Students receiving scholarship assistance are required to participate in large ensembles each semester. Failure to audition and participate in one large ensemble per semester will result in scholarship denial.
- Small ensembles: Scholarship students may be required to audition for and participate in one or more small ensembles.
- Grades: Music students are expected to maintain at least a “B” in applied lessons and a “C” in all other music courses. Failure to meet these standards will result in being placed on academic probation and will be required to repeat the course. A grade of “D” in non-music courses will be viewed negatively. After being on probation for one subsequent semester, each grade infraction will reduce your scholarship by 20% per grade infraction. After a third subsequent semester on probation, all merit- based scholarship funding will be removed and the student may be expelled from the program.
- Attendance: Excessive absences will negatively impact scholarship awards. (See Attendance Policy)
- Musical growth: Growth is expected through exposure to the musical environment at UNF. It is an item the music faculty takes very seriously when determining scholarship awards.
- Attitude: Students are expected to maintain a positive attitude and represent the school well.
- School need: Needs of the school are considered when awarding scholarships.
Instrument Rentals
Students must visit https://commerce.cashnet.com/UNF062 and pay the $50 rental fee. Upon completion, the student will inform the appropriate faculty member, who will confirm with the music office as the Accounting Coordinator can verify payment.
After payment is confirmed, the appropriate faculty member must complete an online property check out form in MyWings that coincides with the instrument the student is renting. This will create a record in MyWings and a financial record in Banner.
Juried Examinations (Juries)
Music majors must perform a juried examination at the end of each semester on their primary instrument. The material performed on the jury will reflect the student’s work during the semester as determined by the applied professor. Juries for non-majors and majors on non-primary instruments will be at the discretion of the applied teacher. Procedures are as follows:
- A jury panel will consist of at least three faculty members.
- The student must provide each jury panelist with a thoroughly completed jury form.
- Each jury panelist will evaluate the student’s performance and calculate a grade. These grades will be given to the student’s professor who will average jury grades before calculating the final grade.
- Each juror’s sheet is to be reviewed with the student by the applied professor.
- Original jury sheets will be filed in the music office. Copies are distributed to the applied professor.
- Semi-formal attire is required.
Please visit your UNF School of Music Student Canvas page for updated jury forms towards the end of the semester.
Sophomore Review
The Sophomore Review consists of a more comprehensive jury in which the student must successfully respond to historical, theoretical and pedagogical questions regarding the instrument and repertoire, and concludes with a sight reading excerpt. Students will be granted one of the following upon completing the review: Pass, Probation, or Fail.
Transfer students may be asked to participate in the Sophomore Review after one semester of study as a contingency to remain enrolled as a music major. Students must pass this review in order to enroll in upper level applied courses. See the website and consult your applied teacher for updates regarding the Sophomore Review.
Senior Recitals
Music majors are required to present a senior recital during the last semester of applied study. Candidates for graduation must perform a pre-recital screening for select faculty members to assure that the student is ready to proceed with the senior recital. This may take place in conjunction with the juried examination prior to the semester of the senior recital. Guidelines for the Music Technology and Production Senior.
Under advisement of the applied professor, the student will schedule the recital well in advance (i.e. five months) of the performance date. The music office will provide a standard typed program for all senior recitals. Program notes and text translations, when applicable, must accompany the program and must be provided by the student. These must be carefully researched and prepared by the student and approved by the applied professor. The student assumes all other expenses related to the recital.
- The recital will be juried by at least three faculty members. The student is responsible for making jury arrangements and notifying the Chair of all final grades and decisions.
- A grade of “pass” or “fail” will be given by the jury. Student must receive a “pass” to graduate.
- The program should be between 45 and 60 minutes long.
- UNF faculty may assist on only one selection of the recital.
- The recital must be scheduled on campus.
- Dedications from the stage are inappropriate, but may be included in the printed program.
- Students must arrange for the recital to be recorded professionally at their own expense.
- The candidate is responsible to insure that every performing member is professionally attired.
- Recital material must be arranged thoughtfully and artistically.
Specific to Bachelor of Music Performance in Jazz Studies students:
The recital should include at least three jazz standards. Originals and other jazz vehicles can comprise the remainder of the recital. The majority of the program must be from the jazz genre. Other styles are acceptable if they constitute a small percentage of the program and are performed artistically correct.
The student should be the featured soloist and choruses by sidemen must be kept to a minimum. All material performed by the candidate must be memorized.
Specific to Bachelor of Music Performance and Bachelor of Music Education students:
Candidates in piano and voice must memorize all material.
Senior Recital Checklist
- Confirm readiness for recital with applied teacher
- Book on-campus space as early as possible with teacher and accompanist (if applicable) permission for the recital. Print the Student Recital Reservation form. Recital dates are not confirmed until the first page has been submitted to the School of Music office with required signatures.
- Schedule Recital Screening at least one month in advance of your recital with all faculty who will be on the jury (at least 3)
- After passing your screening, submit an electronic copy to your applied teacher to have flyers and programs approved that will then be submitted to the School of Music. Do not post promotional materials prior to successfully completing the recital screening.
- If you fail your screening, you must confer with your applied teacher in regards to further action.
- Draft and print programs for recital in the specified manner
- Successfully perform recital with three invited jurors (faculty) in attendance. Pass or Fail.
Sophomore Barrier
Jazz Studies
Students seeking a bachelor's degree in jazz performance must pass the Sophomore Barrier exam. Students who do not pass will not matriculate to the junior level and will not be allowed to enroll in upper level Jazz courses.
Transfer Students
Transfer students entering the Jazz Studies program as a sophomore with an Associates Degree, are required to pass the Sophomore Barrier in the spring of their first year at UNF.
Transfer students entering the Jazz Studies program as a junior with an Associates Degree, are required to play the Sophomore Barrier tunes as part of their audition.
Incoming transfers students will be required to complete the Sophomore Barrier after auditions, during UNF exam week, in the spring prior to beginning their study at UNF.
Sophomore Barrier Requirements
Students must be able to demonstrate the following before entering their junior year:
- Melodies performed by memory
- Solo over changes
- Fundamental command of the Jazz language and possess a swing feel typical of Jazz performance practice
Additional requirements for bassists and drummers listed below:
Bassists
- Walk bassline, solo
- Learn melodies and memorize for all tunes
- Memorize changes
- Solo over changes
- Demonstrate appropriate scales over changes
- Able to outline chord changes
Drummers
- Note form of each song (AABA, etc), the number of measures in each section, etc., memorize melody
- Able to sing melody of each song and play time while singing
- Able to play melody of song on the drums
- Able to solo around the melody.
Sophomore Barrier Tunes
- Tenor Madness
- Billie's Bounce
- Impressions
- Summertime
- Solar
- Blue Bossa
- Satin Doll
- Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
- Autumn Leaves
- All the Things You Are
- There will Never Be Another You
- Girl from Ipanema
- Misty
- Someday My Prince Will Come
- Take the A- Train
- Oleo
- Stella By Starlight
- Body and Soul
- Alone Together
- Ornithology