Applied Music Program Guidelines
2007-08
The Applied Music Program (AMP) is a series of private instrumental and vocal instruction courses at the intermediate and advanced levels (MUSC0810-0840 & 1810-1840 respectively). Restricted to trained musicians of demonstrated skill and commitment, the program enables students to continue applied musical studies while at Brown.
ADMINISTRATION
General policy for the AMP is made by the Music Department faculty, subject to approval by the Administration and Corporation. The Chair of the Department of Music, James Baker, is the director of the program and responsible for its administration. Kathleen Nelson, Student Affairs Coordinator, is available in Orwig 101 or at x3-3236 to help students with the administrative details of the program.
Division administrators, appointed annually and reporting to the Chair, are responsible for administration of their divisions. The following are division administrators this year:
Keyboard
Arlene Cole
x3-3663
Arlene_Cole@brown.edu
Strings, Conducting
Paul Phillips
x3-1472
Paul_Phillips@brown.edu
Voice
Frederick Jodry
x3-3761
Fred_Jodry@brown.edu
Winds, Brass, Percussion, Jazz
Matthew McGarrell
x3-3763
Matthew_McGarrell@brown.edu
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
A. INSTRUCTION
Instruction is given by professional musicians selected by the division administrators and hired as teaching associates by the University. Students wishing to study with a teacher other than a regular teaching associate should petition the division administrator in writing. Petitions will be granted only in exceptional cases.
B. ADMISSION
Admission to a course in the AMP is gained by successful audition with the appropriate division administrator. Auditions are designed to ascertain placement within the program. Students are requested to prepare two pieces from different historical periods. Auditions (5-10 minutes) are held each semester usually during the first week of classes. A sign-up sheet is posted in the hallway on the first floor of the Orwig Music Building. Admission for undergraduates begins with MUSC0810. Admission for graduate students begins with MUSC1810 .
Admission is determined by the skill of the applicant. The department faculty reserves the right to assign priority among equally qualified applicants to declared music concentrators. The suggested course load per semester is one instrument. After consulting with the appropriate division administrators, students may register for a maximum of two instruments per semester and will be assessed a fee for each course.
C. REGISTRATION AND FEES
All students must follow the following steps to enter and receive credit (if applicable) for the program:
- Sign up and attend auditions.
- Look for your name on the list of accepted students. This list can be found posted on the bulletin board in the lobby of the Orwig Music Building, or it can be found on the Music Department website.
- If you have been accepted, go to Orwig 101 prior to September 18, which is the last day to register for a course without incurring a fee. See Kathleen Nelson to complete the following steps:
- Sign your contract
- Register online for the course
- Receive a slip to give to your instructor during your first lesson.
- Receive contact information for your instructor.
- Piano students should sign up for lessons on the sign-up sheets in the Orwig lobby. All other AMP students should contact their instructors to arrange lesson times.
- Bring permission slip to the Registrar’s Office and be sure to register for your class. Pay special attention to the number of courses you are carrying. If your AMP class is dropped because you have too many classes, you will still be charged for your lessons, but you will not receive credit.
- Bring signed form stating that you have signed a contract (part 3c above) and give to your instructor during your first lesson.
A fee of $600 per semester is charged for registration in the Applied Music Program. This fee, or any part of it, will not be refunded should the student fail to complete the semester's lessons. Music concentrators on financial aid receive additional scholarship awards to cover the AMP fee. Non-concentrators on financial aid have the fee covered with supplements to their loans. Please contact a counselor in the Financial Aid Office at x3-2721 for more information.
F. ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend the twelve (12) lessons offered per semester and are required to attend at least eleven (11) of them. Failure to do so will result in a grade of NC and ineligibility to continue in the program. Lessons missed without at least 24 hours' notice to the consultant or without a dean's or physician's note will not be rescheduled.
G. THEORY REQUIREMENT
To receive credit for any of the lower-level courses in the program (MUSC0810-0840), students must complete satisfactorily one theory course from among MUSC0400 or 0550. Fulfillment of this requirement is also a pre-condition for enrollment in MUSC1810. The theory course may be taken concurrently with MUSC0810 or 0820.
H. GRADING
Grades are assigned by the division administrator on the basis of:
1. A final jury examination or AMP recital or performance
2. An evaluation completed by the consultant
3. The attendance record
I. READMISSION
Generally, formal auditions are held in the Fall. If you want to join the AMP in January, please contact the appropriate Division Administrator (listed above).
J. ENSEMBLES
We encourage all students (pianists and singers included) to participate in ensemble performance as part of their program of study.
K. GRIEVANCES AND QUESTIONS
We have attempted to provide clear and comprehensive guidelines concerning student rights and obligations in the Applied Music Program. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Kathleen Nelson at x3-3236. All grievances should be sent in writing to the appropriate division administrator or to the Chair.