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Honors Program

Admission to Departmental Honors Program:

Two saxes at jazz nightThe student must submit a letter of application to the Department Chair in the junior or senior year, stating: (a) the proposed honors project, date of completion, and name of the faculty advisor for the project; (b) current grade point average in music; (c) current overall grade point average.

The student must complete an interview with the honors committee and project advisor to establish:

  1. Preliminary course requirements essential to successful completion of the proposed project;
  2. Number of individual study credit hours
    (MUS 497, 1-12 credits) to be devoted to the project.

Projects Appropriate for Honors

  • Solo or chamber recital
  • Original composition
  • Arrangement (instrumental, choral, or combination)
  • Supervision or direction of musical performance (This can include exceptional service as a teaching assistant under faculty supervision.)
  • Scholarly research paper
  • Major operatic role performance
  • Major solo performance (concerto, oratorio, suite, cycle, etc.) with band, orchestra, choir, or chamber ensemble.

Scholarly and Musical Requisites

  • Cumulative overall grade point average of 3.00
  • Music grade point average of 3.40
  • Outstanding ability and superior musicianship demonstrated in completed project.

 

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