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PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST
SCHOOL OF MUSIC - UNDERGRADUATE
www.music.miami.edu
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Introduction
The University of Miami Frost School of Music awards the
Bachelor of Music degree with majors in nine areas: Composition,
Performance, Music Education, Music Engineering Technology,
Music Business and Entertainment Industries, Musical Theatre,
Music Therapy, Studio Music and Jazz, and Bachelor of Science
in Music Engineering.
The Bachelor of Arts in music degree is a non-professional
degree designed for talented musicians who wish to pursue
a broad liberal arts education. Curriculum flexibility affords
students the opportunity for a variety of pre-professional
studies, including premedical and prelegal. A minor outside
the Frost School of Music is required. A second major
outside the School of Music can sometimes be pursued.
The Master of Music is offered with majors in Music Education,
Music Therapy, Theory, Composition, Performance (voice, piano,
conducting, harp, woodwind, multi-woodwinds, brass, percussion,
and stringed instruments), Musicology, Accompanying and Chamber
Music, Jazz Performance, Jazz Pedagogy, Music Business and
Entertainment Industries, Studio Jazz Writing, Media Writing
and Production. Music Engineering Technology is offered by
the School of Music as a Master of Science Degree.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Music Education and the
Doctor of Musical Arts degree also are offered. Refer to the
appropriate section of the Graduate Bulletin for policies
concerning admission, course of study, residence, research,
tool requirements, examinations, candidacy, and dissertation/final
project requirements.
MISSION
As one of the most comprehensive music units in American
higher education, and as a free-standing school within a major
research university, the Frost School of Music perpetuates
a historic commitment to the values inherent in the juxtaposition
of professional and general studies in undergraduate curricula.
The comprehensiveness of the School’s undergraduate
and graduate programs manifests a philosophy that places importance
upon establishing and maintaining connections between its
instructional and associated activities and the broad spectrum
of music and music-related fields for which it seeks to prepare
its students.
In broadest terms, the four-fold mission of the Frost School
of Music is to provide a high quality music education and
training for its undergraduate and graduate majors; foster
advancements in music performance, creativity, scholarship,
and teaching among its faculty; serve the general student
population of the University; and act as an educational and
cultural resource for the University, South Florida, and as
appropriate, for national and international constituencies.
ACCREDITATION
The Frost School of Music has been a member of the National
Association of Schools of Music since 1939. The requirements
for entrance and for graduation as set forth in this Bulletin
are in accordance with the published regulations of this Association.
GOALS
The primary goals are:
- to provide music majors with a high quality pre-professional
education,
- to provide opportunities for other University students
to increase their musical skill, understanding, and appreciation,
- to provide the music faculty with opportunities for creative
activity and scholarly inquiry, and
- to serve as an educational and cultural resource for
the University, South Florida, and global communities.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES
The Arnold Volpe Building (1954) contains classrooms and
offices.
Henry Fillmore Band Hall (1958) has a rehearsal hall, uniform
and instrument storage, the band library, offices, and the
Henry Fillmore Museum.
Nancy Greene Hall (1960) contains a rehearsal hall, studio-offices,
and ensemble library.
The Percussion Building (1968) is the percussion teaching
studio and office.
The Bertha Foster Memorial Music Building (1960, with second
story addition completed in 1970), contains practice rooms
and teaching studios, pipe organ studio, an electronic music
laboratory, and two studios equipped for audio and video recording.
The Gusman Concert Hall (1975) houses the administrative
offices, data processing center, and the Music Engineering
Technology center. The 600 seat sound chamber is one of the
finest concert facilities in the Southeast.
The L. Austin Weeks Center for Recording and Performance
(1994) contains the 150 seat Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall,
featuring adjustable acoustics, a pre-function area, a green
room, and a state-of-the-art recording studio. The recording
area of the building features 48-track digital recording capabilities
with a computer automated console, and a multimedia workstation.
The Marta and Austin Weeks Music Library and Technology Center
(2005) contains a 15,300 square-foot library which houses
collections of books, scores, recordings, special collections,
reference works, and computer facilities. The 5,200 square-foot
advanced technology center contains six labs, each servicing
a specific program for higher-level work, including a music
engineering lab, two keyboard/computer labs, a multimedia
instruction and learning lab, an electronic and computer music
lab, and a media-writing and production lab.
PERFORMING ENSEMBLES
Through regular rehearsals and public concerts, ensembles
provide performing experience for all students on the University
of Miami campus. Membership in each of these performing ensembles
is based on auditions. Students interested in instrumental
music may participate in any of the following:
Accompanying
Avant Garde Ensemble
“Band of the Hour” Marching Band
Brass Chamber Music
Brass Choir
Clarinet Choir
Classical Guitar Ensemble
Concert Jazz Band
Contemporary Music Ensemble
E.C.M. Ensemble
Electronic Music Ensemble
Flute Choir
Funk/Fusion Ensemble
Horace Silver Ensemble
Jazz Bass Ensemble
Jazz Guitar Ensemble
Jazz Keyboard Ensemble
Jazz Saxophone Ensemble
Mallet Ensemble
Marimba Ensemble
Monk/Mingus Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble
Rock Ensemble
Salsa Ensemble
Saxophone Ensemble
Small Jazz Ensembles
String-Keyboard Chamber Music
Studio Jazz Band
Studio Rhythm Section
Symphonic Winds
Symphony Orchestra
Synthesizer Ensemble
The Other Music Ensemble
Trombone Choir
Tuba Ensemble
University Band
Wind Ensemble
Woodwind Chamber Music
XJazz Band
Choral experience may be gained through participation in
the
Chamber Singers
Civic Chorale
Collegium Musicum
Jazz Vocal I-III
Men’s Chorale
Musical Theatre Workshop
Opera Theater
University Chorale
Women’s Chorale
PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
During the academic year the Frost School of Music presents
more than 300 student forums, student and faculty recitals,
concerts, lectures, master classes, and guest artist recitals.
Student ensembles and faculty present numerous master classes,
recitals, and concerts throughout the United States and abroad.
Students are encouraged to attend recitals, concerts, master
classes, and festivals which are presented within the Frost
School of Music as well as throughout metropolitan Miami.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
In addition to other extra-curricular activities of the University,
the Frost School of Music has established on its campus active
chapters of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Sigma Alpha Iota, Music
Educators National Conference (student), American Musicological
Society, Tau Beta Sigma, Pi Kappa Lambda, International Association
of Jazz Educators, Music Entertainment Industry Student Association,
and the Audio Engineering Society.
FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
The Frost School of Music grants scholarships based on music
performance. All domestic students seeking scholarship funds
are encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid and/or other required forms. Please consult with
the Office of Financial Assistance Services for further information.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Workshops and clinics are offered to enrich the musical knowledge
of in-service teachers and professional musicians during the
academic year. The program of activities continues through
the summer when special workshops and seminars are offered.
Opportunities for pre-college students are provided in all
areas of music and dance throughout the year.
MUSIC FOR NON-DEGREE STUDENTS
Certain music courses are available to students not enrolled
in a music degree program. Pre-college students, matriculating
University of Miami students, and interested community adults
may enroll in these courses. Students who are not currently
enrolled at the University of Miami but who wish to pursue
courses will need to apply as a special student through the
Frost School of Music Office of Admission.
Non-music majors wishing to enroll in performance study are
required to audition and may, with the permission of the appropriate
faculty member and the undergraduate or graduate dean, register
for one or two credits a semester upon payment of tuition
and an applied music fee of $200.00 per credit. Performance
study by non-music majors is subject to teacher availability.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
ADMISSION TO THE FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Students admitted to the Frost School of Music must successfully
complete a dual admission process. In addition to the general
requirements for admission to the University, the undergraduate
student must meet the following requirements of the Frost
School of Music:
- Submit a Frost School of Music Application directly to
the Frost School of Music Admission Office.
- Submit an Application for Undergraduate Study directly
to the University Office of Undergraduate Admission
- Demonstrate performance proficiency by auditioning on
campus, at designated regional audition centers, or by recording.
The audition will be evaluated by appropriate faculty committees.
- After being admitted to the University each student will
be required to participate in placement auditions and exams
in theory and applied music (performance). These examinations
will be given just immediately to registration in the fall.
- Transfer students who are admitted to the University
will receive a tentative evaluation of their previous work
from the office of Admission. Validation of credits in music
will be based on the results of auditions and placement
examinations discussed above. The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate
Studies of the Frost School of Music determines which transferred
courses will meet specific requirements for graduation.
- Admission is granted in Fall semesters only.
Students who are admitted to the Frost School of Music must
begin a program of specialized requirements in music during
their first semester.
ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY (UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS)
Application forms and bulletins for undergraduate students
may be secured from the University of Miami web site at www.miami.edu.
The University Office of Admission receives and processes
all undergraduate applications, evaluates credentials, and
mails letters of acceptance to applicants who qualify for
entrance. Because of the University’s selective admissions
policy and limited enrollment only those applicants are accepted
who present evidence of intellectual promise, unusual talent
and potential, and strong personal qualifications. Admission
as a transfer student requires a 3.0 grade point average from
the previous institution. Admission to the University in all
cases is determined by the University Office of Admission
and the Frost School of Music.
Prospective students should make formal application for admission
in the fall of the senior year in high school. The Frost School
of Music does not participate in the Early Decision or Early
Action program.
PLACEMENT TESTS
Upon entering the Frost School of Music, students must demonstrate
through placement auditions college-level performance on their
instrument and in music theory. Results of placement tests
will enable music advisors to assist students in selecting
the appropriate program and level of study.
ENGLISH and MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENTS
Students requiring English 105, English 106, or Mathematics
101 must enroll for these classes during the first year in
residence and are not permitted to drop.
AUDIT
Due to the nature of music courses, it is not possible for
a student to audit courses offered in the Frost School of
Music.
PERFORMANCE STUDY
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The study of a musical instrument privately or in a small
group. Prerequisite: Audition.
PERFORMANCE MAJOR
A Performance Major aspires to a professional career in music
performance.
PRINCIPAL INSTRUMENT
Non-Performance Majors study a principal instrument to develop
their music performance skills to the fullest extent possible.
PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTION
The letter designations A through R classify the levels of
undergraduate and graduate performance instruction. The letters
A through H signify undergraduate study; letters I through
L, master’s study; and letters M through R, doctoral
study. Transfer students enroll in Level A for the first semester
and are placed at an appropriate classification level of study
based on the results of the Jury at the end of each semester.
CREDIT FOR LESSONS
The number of credit hours awarded for performance study is
determined by the student’s curriculum. Students enrolled
for two or more credits of performance study are required
to perform a Jury at the end of each semester.
JURY
The purpose of the Jury is to evaluate student musicianship
and technique progress. Students enrolled for 2 to 4 credits
of private lessons are required to play a Jury before a panel
of performance faculty at the end of each semester. Juries
are held during Reading Days. Students perform technical requirements
and repertoire as assigned by their performance study teacher.
The private teacher prepares a Jury Sheet that lists the
repertoire covered during the semester and the studio grade,
for each student. Following a student performance, the grades
of the Jury Panel are averaged. The final grade is comprised
of the grade given by the teacher (65%) and the grade of the
Jury Panel (35%). The grade is recorded on the Jury Sheet
and placed in the student’s file. The final grade can
be lowered as a result of poor recital attendance or other
requirements specific to the student’s program of study.
PERFORMANCE WARNING, PROBATION AND DISMISSAL
The following applies to all majors and programs in the Frost
School of Music:
Students earning a grade of C+ or lower in performance study
will be placed on Performance Warning for one semester. A
subsequent grade of C+ or lower in performance study will
result in Performance Probation for one semester. Following
Probation, an additional grade of C+ or lower in performance
study will result in dismissal from the Frost School of Music.
Students Who Fail to Successfully Complete a Music
Course
Students who fail to successfully complete a music course
after the second enrollment will be dismissed from the Frost
School. Courses may not be dropped during the second enrollment.
SUMMER LESSONS
During each of the five-week summer sessions, students may
register for one credit of performance study and receive a
one-hour lesson per week. Summer lessons do not fulfill degree
requirements.
SPECIAL FEES
Students studying a secondary instrument beyond the required
four semesters of secondary piano will be assessed a per-credit
fee and must have the approval of the undergraduate dean and
program director or department chair. Students who require
an accompanist may be assessed an accompanying fee.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
The general requirements for graduation from the University
of Miami are described in the General Information section
of this Bulletin. These general requirements are included
in the specific listing of requirements for various majors
under the appropriate department in the Frost School of Music.
Outlines of achievement levels in applied music for each major
are available in the Office of the Dean of the Frost School
of Music. The student should consult regularly with his/her
advisor and download their Academic Credit Evaluations which
track all courses taken to see that all requirements for his/her
particular area of concentration degree requirements are being
met. Changes or deviations from the printed requirements must
be approved in writing by the Dean.
WRITING COURSES
Frost School of Music students are expected to complete five
writing-intensive courses in addition to English 105 and 106.
Courses designated to meet this requirement are identified
in the semester course schedule.
Courses satisfying this requirement are those which involve
a substantial amount of writing. The preparation of papers
in these courses are corrected for diction, syntax, style,
and content.
Non Music or Free Electives
Non – Music or Free Electives may be chosen from any
courses offered by the University except ESS courses numbered
below 140.
MINORS
MUSIC MINOR
Any student wishing to declare a minor in music must audition
on an instrument and register with the Frost School of Music
as a minor. A fee is assessed for private instruction. Please
note that a minor in certain instruments may not be available.
Minors are not available in Jazz Instruments or Jazz Voice.
Availability on other instruments and voice varies from year
to year depending on studio space.
A minor in music consists of 20 credits:
HONORS PROGRAM
See general Honors program described elsewhere in Bulletin.
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