Membership in the President’s Quintet will be awarded based on auditions in front of a committee comprised of at least three faculty members from the woodwind/French horn areas of the music department, preferably including the studio instructor of the auditioning instruments.

           Membership will continue during a student’s course of study assuming the student continues to meet the grade point requirement and continues in the curriculum as a music major. If a student fails to meet the challenges and demands of the ensemble, the student may be asked to re-audition for the ensemble as decided in agreement between the ensemble director and the student’s studio instructor. In such an instance, the student may potentially lose his or her place in the ensemble and the corresponding scholarship awarded.

           The scholarship should be awarded in four equal payments, two in the fall semester and two in the spring semester of each academic year. In case of extreme financial hardship, payment may be divided into only two separate payments awarded at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters through advance agreement between the director and individual student.

When a position in the ensemble becomes vacant or if a member of the ensemble is asked to re-audition, audition notices will be posted by the ensemble director a minimum of three weeks prior to the scheduled audition dates. Notices will be posted in visible areas around the music department during the spring semester prior to the academic year in which the position will become vacant. Notices may also be posted on the department website, sent to local area high schools, and/ or posted on instrumental listservs for recruiting purposes.

Auditions for the President’s Quintet are open to any undergraduate or graduate music major, or incoming freshman or graduate music student planning to attend Fresno State, whose primary area of studio instruction is an instrument needed for the woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French horn). Music education, music as a liberal art, and music performance majors may audition. Applicants must provide at least two written recommendations, at least one of which directly addresses their musical experience and qualifications pertaining to participation in the ensemble.

Students auditioning for the ensemble will need to complete an audition application including the signature of approval from the applied studio faculty for their instrument.

If a student switches majors, instrument focus, or degree programs while still under the President’s Quintet scholarship, the student may be asked to forfeit his or her position in the ensemble and the corresponding scholarship, or may be asked to re-audition for the ensemble.

           If a situation arises in which the necessary instrumentation for a woodwind quintet is not able to be sufficiently met with music majors on the essential instruments, additional decisions and accommodations may be set on agreement between the ensemble director and the applied studio instructor for the specific instrument.

Marching Band Stipends

Scholarship Application Form

The Marching Band offers a number of stipends as payment for playing in either the full band or the Bulldog Beat. Band stipends range from $100 per semester and up; stipends for playing in the Bulldog Beat can be as high as $2000 per academic year.

For information about applying, contractual obligations, and the like, see the Director of the Marching Band or the Marching Band secretary.

ADVISING POLICIES

Students should seek on-going advising from their principal teachers on matters specific to their various concentrations such as choice of elective classes while in the Department, career opportunities, choice of graduate schools, competitions, special opportunities for financial aid or internships, and the like. Generally speaking, the music education faculty will provide this kind of support for students in music education, studio teachers for those in the performance options, and music history/literature/theory faculty for those in the Music as a Liberal Art option.

Mandatory Advising

All music majors are REQUIRED to schedule a meeting with a member of the Department’s undergraduate advising committee before registering for courses each semester. Without this conference, students cannot receive credit for Music 20 and will have an advising block placed on course registration until advising is complete. Normally mandatory advising begins two weeks before students are allowed to register for courses in the subsequent semester. 

Department Advising Committee

Eight faculty members serve on the undergraduate Departmental advising committee. Before registering for classes each semester, all students must see one of these faculty members, who will assist in scheduling courses and check to make sure students have satisfied all prerequisites for the courses in which they wish to enroll. The advising committee will also help the student maintain “satisfactory progress” through the degree program.

Members of the advising committee will be available at designated special office hours during the bi-annual (twice per year) advising period listed above prior to the online registration period for each upcoming semester. Watch for announcements of hours. Current members of this committee are:

Dr. Matthew Darling (Committee Chair):

• Instrumental Performance - Winds and Percussion (intended/approved Freshman-Senior)
• Music Education (intended/approved Freshman-Sophomore with last names  A-E)
• Music Minors

Dr. Tony Mowrer:                                                                                                           

• Music Education (intended/approved Freshman-Sophomore with last names F-M)
• Music Education - Vocal (intended/approved Junior-Senior and transfer students; Single Subject Coordinator)

Prof. Tim Anderson: 

• Music Education (intended/approved Freshman-Sophomore with last names  N-Z)

Dr. Todd Westervelt:

• Music Education - Instrumental (intended/approved Junior-Senior and transfer students)

Prof. Helene Joseph-Weil: 

• Vocal Performance (intended/approved Freshman-Senior)

Dr. Ken Froelich: 

• Composition (intended/approved Freshman-Senior)

Dr. Donald Henriques: 

• Music as a Liberal Art (intended/approved Freshman-Senior)

Prof. Andreas Werz: 

• Instrumental Performance - Piano and Strings (intended/approved Freshman-Senior)

Dr. Alan Durst:

• Instrumental Jazz Performance – Jazz Studies (intended/approved Junior-Senior)

IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AND/OR DO NOT KNOW WHOM TO SEE FOR ADVISING, PLEASE CONTACT DR. DARLING. HE WILL DIRECT YOU TO THE APPROPRIATE ADVISOR.

OTHER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Major Performing Ensemble

Because performance is a core experience of music, all music majors with music education, instrument/vocal performance as their option are required to participate in at least one major ensemble (Music 103) each semester they are enrolled in lessons, regardless of concentration. All music majors within the Instrumental Jazz Performance option are required to participate in at least one jazz ensemble (Music 102JEA/102JEB) each semester they are enrolled in lessons. Undergraduate music majors fulfill their ensemble requirements playing their major instrument in the performing group most appropriate to their major instrument or voice.

Students audition for ensembles and are placed through consultation between their respective studio instructors and the ensemble directors. Normally voice students fulfill requirements in Concert Choir, string players in Orchestra, wind and percussion players in Wind Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Orchestra. Students who are not selected for Concert Choir, Orchestra or Wind Orchestra will be assigned to an appropriate alternative ensemble. Once admitted into the Instrumental Jazz Performance option, those students must be enrolled in one jazz ensemble.

Guitar and piano students will fulfill 50 percent of the major ensemble requirement by enrolling in Guitar Ensemble, Keyboard Ensemble, Chamber Music Ensemble, Music Accompanying, Music 130T (or any other minor ensemble as specified/approved by their instructor). The remaining 50 percent must be fulfilled by enrolling in Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Symphonic Band or Concert Choir.

Exceptions:
Students in Music as a Liberal Art must participate in Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Symphonic Band or Concert Choir for a minimum of four semesters. Piano and guitar students fulfill 50% of the major ensemble requirement by enrolling in alternative ensemble classes.

Generally, participation in all rehearsals and performances of major performing ensembles takes precedence over any conflicting performance activity. Conflicts within the Department will be resolved by consultations among the ensemble directors involved and the Department chair.

In rare cases, a student’s responsibilities to the major ensemble may conflict with legitimate extra-Departmental requirements. Any such conflicts will be resolved through consultations among the student, the Department chair, the ensemble director involved, and the student’s studio teacher.

Piano Proficiency: All music majors, except students in the piano performance option, must enroll in piano class (Music 4A-4C) until the Piano Proficiency examination has been passed. Music 4A-C may be waived for students who can pass the Piano Proficiency Examination upon entry into the program. Requirements are as follows:

1. Repertoire

Prepare two stylistically contrasting pieces, chosen with the instructor’s approval, from two of the four periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern.

2. Transposition at sight

a. Transpose grade-one piano piece (both hands).

b. Play in concert pitch a single line written for a transposing instrument.
3. Sight-reading

a. Play at sight a grade-two piano piece.

b. Play at sight a two-part choral score.

4. Harmonization

Play at sight a single-line melody (major or minor key with up to two sharps or flats), harmonizing the melody with a broken-chord accompaniment appropriate to the style of the song. At least the three primary chords must be utilized in the harmonization.

5. Accompaniment

Play the piano accompaniment of a vocal or instrumental piece, chosen with the instructor’s approval, with a soloist of your choice.

NOTE: Students in Music Education, choral or general emphasis, must concurrently enroll in an additional piano class, Music 179L, Choral Techniques Lab, during the semester they enroll in Music 179, Choral Techniques and Methods.

Students in the Piano Performance Option fulfill their piano proficiency requirement through enrollment in Music 14 Accompaniment I and Music 114 Accompaniment II.

Conducting Proficiency (Music Education students)

The Conducting Proficiency Examination will normally be offered each semester at the end of the semester. Students wishing to take this test should notify (in writing) the Director of Bands or the Director of Choral Activities at the beginning of the semester in which the exam will be attempted.  Prerequisites for taking the exam are (1) a pass on the piano proficiency exam at least one semester prior to taking the conducting exam, and (2) successful completion of advanced conducting or current enrollment with a passing grade in advanced conducting (Music 158).  Grading for the Conducting Proficiency exam is Pass/Fail.

Convocation (Music 20)

All music majors must register for Music 20, Convocation, each semester of residence until completion of the Senior Recital. Music 20 encompasses both Departmental enrichment (recital/concert attendance and special programs) and advising. This class carries 0 units of credit; students receive CR/NC grade for the class. Students receive credit (CR) for this course if the following requirements are completed by the end of the final examination period for the semester.  Failure to meet ALL the requirements results in a grade of NC (no credit).  Important: A grade of Incomplete will only be given if the formal procedures are followed in the current General Catalog.

1. Attendance of a minimum of seven (7) live performances during the regularly scheduled Convocation hours of TU/TH 12:30-1:20 PM. Live performance includes recitals, concerts and special programs. Important: Students do NOT receive attendance credit for the following reasons: (1) any concert in which they perform; (2) if they do not attend the entire concert. Each student must obtain a Recital Attendance Card for the purpose of recording all convocation events he/she attends.  Recital cards are issued every semester and are only good for the semester issued.  Each semester students must submit their recital card to the Department office no later than 5:00 PM on the last day of instruction.

2. Students meet with their advisor prior to the end of final examination period for the semester. Advising days and times will be posted throughout the music building approximately two weeks before course registration begins. Major advisors will forward the original advising worksheet to the Department office. Important: In addition to receiving an NC grade, students who fail to meet with their advisor will have their registration blocked until such time as they do meet with their advisor.

Juries

A jury is a performance in which the student demonstrates a prescribed set of competencies before a faculty committee. Juries are assessments of the student’s progress in the development of his/her artistic and technical abilities on the student’s declared performing medium. The faculty for whom the student performs will judge your performance according to an established set of criteria.

Grading for All Juries

Students must pass ALL COMPONENTS of the Jury Examination SIMULTANEOUSLY to receive credit; minimum grade for passing is a “C” for students in the Music as a Liberal Art and Music Education options. A minimum grade for passing is a “B” for students in the Performance (Instrumental, Vocal, Jazz) and Composition options.

The Jury letter grade will be counted as the “final exam” in applied lessons for the semester in which the jury is completed.

Jury I

Upon conclusion of the second semester of music 31-39, or 48, students must attempt Jury I in their declared area of concentration before being permitted to continue their major. Students are allowed two attempts, taken in consecutive semesters, to pass Jury I.

Jury II

To qualify to take Jury II and upon completion of their second year of residence, students must have passed Music 1A, 1B, 40, and 41 with a grade of “C” or better, and passed the Piano Proficiency Examination. Students are allowed two attempts, taken in consecutive semesters, to pass Jury II. Failure to pass a second attempt will result in the student being dropped from the Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Composition, and Music Education options. These students will be allowed to continue their studies in the Music as a Liberal Art option.

Jury Requirements
Teachers from each respective studio establish specific skills, which must be mastered, to pass Jury I and Jury II. See the syllabus for your applied lessons class for these. Your studio teacher may also specify repertoire to be used on your jury exams. The following are general standards for the various performance areas.

Orchestral Strings

Jury I:

• Play major and minor scales up to four sharps and flats
• Perform an etude
• Perform an accompanied or unaccompanied solo 

Jury II:

• All major and minor (natural, harmonic, melodic) scales; chromatic scales
• Perform an etude
• Perform an accompanied or unaccompanied solo 

Wind & Brass

Jury I:

• Play major and minor scales up to four sharps and flats
• Perform an etude
• Perform an accompanied or unaccompanied solo 

Jury II:

• All major and minor (natural, harmonic, melodic) scales; chromatic scales
• Perform an etude
• Perform an accompanied or unaccompanied solo 

Percussion

Jury I:

• Play major and minor scales (harmonic, melodic) up to four sharps and flats
• Perform a snare drum  and timpani etude
• Perform a memorized solo with accompaniment on a mallet keyboard instrument.

Jury II:

• All major and minor (harmonic, melodic) scales; chromatic scales
• Perform a multiple percussion and timpani etude
• Perform a memorized four-mallet solo on mallet keyboard instrument

Piano

Piano students present 3 pieces in contrasting styles for Jury I, and another, more advanced, group of 3 pieces in contrasting styles for Jury II. All jury pieces must be played from memory. For both Jury I and Jury II, piano students also demonstrate their sight-reading ability.

Guitar

Jury I:

• Scales (1 and 2 octave): major and minor scales, emphasis on correct left and right hand fingering
• Studies from any of the following: Tarrega, Sor, Carcassi, Giuliani
• A solo selected from the intermediate level repertoire for guitar; must be memorized

Jury II:

• Scales (3 octaves): all major and minor, from the Diatonic Major and Minor Scale book by Andreas Segovia; emphasis on tone quality and correct fingering
• Studies from any of the following: Tarrega, Sor, Carcassi, Giuliani
• A solo selected from the guitar repertoire or appropriate transcription from other instruments; must be memorized

Voice

Jury I (attempted after the first semester of study; retaken if necessary, after end of second semester):

• At least seven memorized solos, two or more of which must be in a foreign language
• Vaccai Studies in Italian – Level 1
• Major scale and selected triads
• Check of tonal memory

Jury II (taken after 4 semesters of study):

• Sixteen memorized solos complete to date
• Vaccai Studies in Italian – Level 2
• All minor, chromatic, and whole tone scales; the Alma Mater

The vocal and choral areas have separate handbooks to cover juries and related matters. See these for more specific information about jury requirements. If you do not already have the appropriate handbook, ask your studio teacher for one.

Composition

Jury I:

• Works submitted must demonstrate that the student shows adequate promise to continue with the composition emphasis and ultimately mount a successful composition senior recital
• A portfolio of 3 recent compositions (including recordings or MIDI realizations).
• A list of works/curriculum vitae
• A statement of creative and professional goals

Jury II:

• Works submitted must demonstrate that the student does/will have a sufficient number of quality works to present in a senior recital
• A portfolio of 3 compositions composed as a student at CSU Fresno (including recordings or MIDI realizations)
• A list of works/curriculum vitae
• A statement of creative and professional goals

Works submitted must demonstrate adequate sensitivity (appropriate to the student's level) regarding important musical issues, such as: musical invention, structural clarity, formal unity/cohesion, accurate and practical notation, successful use of performance medium and sense of musical detail.

Instrumental Jazz Performance

Jury II:

• All major (modes) and minor (natural, harmonic, melodic) scales; chromatic scales, diminished scales, whole tone scales
• Perform an etude or transcription
• Perform one accompanied tune

REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY PROGRESS TOWARD DEGREE

General -- All Music Majors

Satisfactory progress toward the BA in music is measured for ALL majors by:

• maintaining a minimum overall GPA of 2.0
• maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5 in music classes
• passing each course in the 24 unit music core with a grade of “C” or better, or Credit
• participating in appropriate major ensemble each semester
• being current in recital attendance (Music 20, Convocation)

Students entering as freshmen should have accomplished the following by the time they have completed 30 units in residence:

• Receive credit for Music 1A-1B
• Pass 4A-4B or other appropriate piano courses
• Pass Music 40-41
• Pass Jury I

All entering lower division students should have accomplished the following by the end of their 4th semester in enrollment or have completed 60 units:

• Pass Piano Proficiency
• Complete the following Foundation courses or their equivalents with a grade of “C” or better:

·        Area A2 (ENGL 1 - Composition)

·        Area B4 (select one from the following courses:

·        DS 71 - Quantitative Reasoning

·        MATH 45 - What is Mathematics

·        MATH 75 - Mathematical Analysis I

The above foundation requirements must be met in order to avoid being administratively dis-enrolled from the University and prior to taking courses in certain areas in Breadth.

Transfer students may have completed some or all of the above at another approved institution. Any of these requirements that have NOT been met upon entry into Fresno State Department of Music must be met by the time the student has completed 30 units (Sophomore Year).

Students must receive credit for Music 1B and pass Piano Proficiency before taking Jury II. Advanced Standing is granted upon the successful completion of Jury II.

Students will be allowed two attempts, taken in consecutive semesters, to pass Jury II (see “Grading for Juries” above). Failure to pass the second attempt will result in the student being dropped from the Music Education, Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Instrumental Performance Jazz Studies and Composition options. These students will be allowed to continue their studies in the Music as a Liberal Art option.

NOTE: Semesters of residence commence with acceptance into the music program.

Performance and Composition Options

Students in the Performance and Composition Options will measure satisfactory progress by:

• Maintaining an overall minimum GPA of 2.5
• Maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the music major
• Pass each course in the 24 unit music core with a grade of “C” or better, or Credit
• Successfully completing piano proficiency and Jury II by the end of the fourth semester in residence. Please note: Students must complete piano proficiency and Music 1B  before taking Jury II
• Successfully completing the lower division music theory core (Music 40-43) by the end of the sixth semester of residence (for freshmen) or fourth semester of residence (transfer students)

Music Education Options

Students in the Music Education Option will measure satisfactory progress according to the following guidelines:

Sophomore Year

• Apply for admission to the Music Education Program (see Admission Standards above)
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (The Credential Program candidate shall have obtained a grade point average of at least 2.67 in all baccalaureate and post baccalaureate coursework or a grade point average of at least a 2.75 in the last 60 semester units attempted

Junior Year - Continuation in program, students must complete all sophomore competencies

• Pass Jury II
• Pass Conducting Proficiency
• Pass Upper-Division Writing Exam
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (See Sophomore year above for Credential Program GPA requirements)

Senior Year - Advancement to Credential Program

• Interview with Music Education faculty
• Take undergraduate Music History & Music Theory Assessment Exam
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (See Sophomore year above for Credential Program GPA requirements)
• Pass CBEST
• Apply for admission to Credential Program
• Apply and pay for graduation - this is NOT automatic!

Roadmaps for all options within the Music Major can be found in Appendix A

Undergraduate music history ASSESSMENT EXAM

The Undergraduate Music History Assessment Exam is a one-hour test administered during the Convocation hour the semester before the student files for graduation. The diagnostic tests students’ general knowledge of music history across the time span covered in Music 161A & B (classical antiquity through modern times). Although a student must take the test in order to graduate, the test is not scored as pass/fail and does not affect graduation. The purpose of the test is for the Department to (1) gauge the student’s retention of his/her knowledge of music history and (2) gather data useful for assessing how well the students are being prepared in music history.

Undergraduate Music Theory ASSESSMENT EXAM

The Undergraduate Music Theory Assessment Exam is a one-hour test administered during the Convocation hour the semester before the student files for graduation. The diagnostic tests students' general knowledge of music theory, from basic scales and chords to the analysis of two pieces. The test covers concepts from Music 40-43 and Music 144 (the four semester Music Theory sequence and Form and Analysis). Although a student must take the test in order to graduate, the test is not scored as pass/fail and does not affect graduation. The purpose of the test is for the Department to (1) gauge the student's retention of his/her knowledge of music theory and (2) gather data useful for assessing how well the students are being prepared in music theory.

SENIOR RECITAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS

The Pre-Recital Hearing

Students, with the approval of the studio teacher, will be responsible for creating recital committees. These committees must have a minimum of three faculty members, one of whom is the studio teacher.

Students will be responsible for securing accompanists for their recitals.

Students must present a pre-recital hearing of their entire recital program (with all accompanying personnel that will be performing at the actual recital) no later than 4 weeks in advance of the recital date. Using the Recital Program Template, the entire recital program, typewritten with accurate timings for each composition to be performed, must be submitted to the recital committee at the pre-recital hearing for approval. If applicable, text & translations and/or program notes must be submitted along with the program for the committee's approval. If not submitted at the time of the pre-recital hearing, the student will be responsible for distributing these at the recital. The pre-recital hearing for composers is held to evaluate the merits of the works to be performed. While live performances of a composer's works at the pre-recital hearing might be ideal, tape recordings of live performances and/or MIDI realizations are acceptable formats in which the composer can submit works for the hearing. Failure to pass the pre-recital hearing will disqualify the student from presenting the recital on the arranged date.

The Recital

Students in the Performance Options will perform a complete recital (45 - 55 minutes of music maximum on the declared performing medium with one 5-minute intermission). Students in orchestral strings must perform at least fifty percent of the recital from memory. Voice, piano, and guitar students must perform the entire recital (100%) from memory, except by advisement of the student’s teacher. At the studio instructor’s discretion, wind students may be required to memorize. Percussion students must memorize solo works performed on mallet instruments.

Students in the Composition Option will mount a complete recital (45 - 55 minutes of music maximum duration with one 5-minute intermission) of their own original works. The specific format of the recital is flexible, and will be determined by the student in consultation with the studio instructor. The recital may include not only compositions for more traditional instrumental/vocal combinations, but also works for electronic or computer-generated sound, live instruments with electronics, or various other multimedia configurations.

Students in the Music Education Option will perform half of a recital (23 - 30 minutes of music maximum on the declared performing medium with no intermission). Students in orchestral strings must perform at least fifty percent of the recital from memory. Voice, piano and guitar students must perform the entire recital (100%) from memory, except by advisement of the studio teacher. At the studio instructor’s discretion, wind students may be required to memorize. Percussion students must memorize solo works performed on mallet instruments.

Students in Music as a Liberal Art Option may include performance as a major component of the senior project, upon approval of their studio instructor. If performance is a major component of the senior project, MLA students must meet the same standards for recital approval as performance or music education students (see above); these include, minimally, passing of Jury II.

SENIOR RECITAL BOOKING PROCEDURES

REVISION IN PROGRESS – SEE/CALL SONIA DAVIS IN THE MUSIC OFFICE (M134) FOR INFO. 278-2654

SENIOR PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS

Music as a Liberal Art

The MLA Senior Project is the result of a two-semester sequence that includes Music 191 (Readings in Music) and Music 198 (MLA Senior Project). The project may take the form of a public presentation or research paper.  An outline and annotated bibliography on an approved topic must be completed during the Music 191 semester.  

Presentation Requirements: The presentation must be at least 20 minutes in length. The presentation will consist of a lecture with supporting visual and sound examples. An outline of the presentation, detailed lecture notes and bibliography are due to the MLA Advisor at least 2 weeks prior to the presentation date.  The presentation must be given no later than two weeks prior to the start of exam week.

Research Paper Requirements: The research paper will be at least 4000 words in length, not including footnotes/endnotes and bibliography. A minimum of 3 drafts is required.  Draft due dates will be determined in consultation with the MLA Advisor.  The final copy must be submitted no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of exam week.      

FACILITIES

Student Responsibilities

In an effort to maintain our beautiful building, please observe the following guidelines:

• Take pride in our Department and facilities. Do not leave papers, soda cans, cafeteria trays and similar items around the building. Use the trashcans provided, and don’t be afraid to remind others to do the same.
• Do not sit on tables, pianos, equipment, etc. Use the benches and chairs provided.
• Keep your feet off the walls.
• Refrain from putting any kinds of stickers or labels on the lockers.
• Post announcements ONLY on bulletin boards, NEVER on the walls. Use tacks or push pins—never staples.
• Get permission from the Department office to post items on any restricted bulletin boards.

Practice room rules:

• NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED
• Do not use the acoustical panel as a bulletin board.
• Do not use the piano as a shelf.
• Brass players will please use towels or newspaper to catch condensation from your instruments. The oil from it will quickly ruin carpeting.
• Do not cover the practice room window.
• Do not lock the doors.
• Please return any equipment (i.e. stands, chairs, instruments, etc.) to the place where you found it. If you practice in a classroom, put stands and chairs away when you finish.

Music Student Identification Card

To ensure your access to Music Department facilities and services, you will need to get a photo identification card from the Department office. Department IDs are processed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the first two weeks of classes.

Practice Room Hours

Practice rooms are open M-F 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to    11: 00 p.m. on weekends. The campus is closed between December 25 and January 1.

Rehearsal Spaces

These are arranged in the Department office on a space-available basis.

Non-degree Recordings

Music majors can request to use one of the Department's performing venues for recordings that serve other purposes than their required senior and graduate recitals. Requests will be honored depending on the availability of the selected performing venue and appropriate recording technologist. A minimum recording fee of $50 will be assessed at the time of booking and guarantees the student one hour of recording time. Students will be charged $12.50 per fifteen-minute increments of recording time beyond the minimum fee if more recording time is needed. Under no circumstances will the recording session last longer than 2 hours on a given day. An additional piano/harpsichord tuning charge of $50 will be also be assessed if such instruments are used for the recording session.

INSTRUMENTAL RENTAL PROCEDURE

The Fresno State Department of Music has a fairly large inventory of musical instruments that are available for check out to students;  these instruments are provided as a benefit to students for ensembles, pedagogy classes, etc.  The Department charges a rental fee for all school instruments checked out.  This helps defray repair and new instrument costs. 

The rental fee is $20 per trimester per ensemble/course.

For purposes of instrument rental the year is divided into three trimesters as follows:

•  Fall

•  Spring (including the preceding Winter Break)

•  Summer

Fall & Spring Semesters (Trimesters)

For the Fall and Spring semesters (trimesters), instruments are due back to the Instrument Shop by the last day of finals at the latest.  Therefore instruments are late for Fall and Spring semesters if returned AFTER THE LAST DAY OF FINALS. 

Summer Trimester

For the Summer trimester, instruments are due back to the Instrument Shop by the second day of Fall course instruction at the latest.  Therefore, instruments will be late for the Summer (trimester) usage if returned AFTER THE SECOND DAY of Fall course instruction.

A $20 LATE FEE will applied to all instruments that are returned after due dates, and an ADMINISTRATIVE HOLD will be placed on the corresponding student’s registration. Once late, there will be a two-week grace period before the following trimester fee is added.  Therefore, if a student fails to return a rented instrument after the due date a $20 late fee applies, and if the instrument is not returned within two weeks of the due date ANOTHER $20 fee will be added. Normal trimester rental fees as well as additional late fees per trimester will accrue until an instrument is returned or paid in full.

Use of Special Instruments

The Elizabeth V. Lyles Pipe Organ in the Concert Hall was built by the Martin Ott Pipe Organ Company in St. Louis, Missouri and installed in 1996. It is a two-manual (56 note) and pedal (30 note) instrument of twenty stops, with mechanical key and stop action. This instrument is used for teaching, practice, concerts and other community/educational events. In order to accommodate the variety of uses, scheduling and care of the instrument is under the aegis of the Department's organ instructor. Contact the Department office for additional information.

The Ruckers Harpsichord is housed in the Concert Hall in a special enclosure to control temperature and humidity. This instrument is used only in the Concert Hall, and is not moved to different locations. Students using harpsichord will ordinarily practice on the Neupert harpsichord, which is also housed in the Concert Hall. Practicing in preparation for recitals or other performances may be done on the Ruckers, but must be scheduled through the Department office.

The Disk-Klavier is a special piano that allows soloists to practice with a pre-recorded accompaniment. Use of this instrument must be scheduled through the Department office and is for the use of music students only. Because this instrument is heavily used, practice times are limited to 2 hours at a time. Please use the sign up sheet on the door of the practice room to insure your time with this instrument.

Some of the practice rooms are designated for the use of piano majors only. Piano students who are currently studying with our piano faculty will be given their own key to use these practice rooms. State keys issued to students should not be copied under penalty of state law.

OTHER RESOURCES

Madden Library   http://www.csufresno.edu/library

The Henry Madden Library is located in the center of the campus. It is the largest academic library building in the CSU system, with a modern new wing that opened in February 2009, and holds more than one million volumes, to which thousands of new items are added each year.  In addition to print materials many online resources are available to students. The new library building provides state-of-the-art research and study space, a laptop lending program, individual study carrels and group study rooms.

You will find the Music & Media Library http://libguides.csufresno.edu/musicandmedia  on the 3^rd floor of the Madden Library.  Shelved here are more than 45,000 music scores, 23,000 compact discs, 42,000 LP’s and 6,000 videos.  Listening and viewing equipment is available in the department and most materials may be borrowed to use at home.  Online streaming music services, such as Naxos Music Library and Smithsonian Global Sound, are available for student use as well. 

Visit the library and help yourself to some of the information sheets available, or introduce yourself to one of the staff at the Reference Desk and in Music & Media to get started in your exploration of this excellent campus library.

Computer Labs

The East Wing of the Music Building houses the Department computer lab for use in connection with music courses. Access to the lab, Room 234A, is through Department approval. High quality laser printers are provided for use in any of the computer labs on campus at a charge of ten cents per page. Students may add printing costs to their University Student ID cards using any of the mini manager machines located around campus.

Room 234A is exclusively for the use of the Music Department and is provided with the hardware and software needed to support courses in composition, arranging and music technology. It has been provided with Macintosh computers, to which MIDI capabilities (including keyboards) have been added. The stations also have special music software used in some theory and arranging classes, as well as software used in marching band techniques classes.

APPENDIX ‘A’ – LINKS TO ROADMAPS FOR OPTIONS WITHIN MAJOR

Music Education - Instrumental

Music Education – Choral/Vocal

Music Education – General

Instrumental Performance

Vocal Performance

Instrumental Jazz Performance

Composition

Music as a Liberal Art

General Education – suggested courses for Music Majors

APPENDIX ‘B’ – LINKS TO FORMS (NOT OPEN YET)

Entrance Audition Application, Background and Preparation Form
(bring completed form to your Entrance Audition)

Reservation Form for Student Departmental Recitals (to schedule Convocation Hour Recitals)

Facility Requisition Form (to schedule In House curricular, Department festivals, special events,
faculty and student recitals)

Facility Requisition Form (to schedule Senior and Graduate Recitals)

Facility Use Procedure and Guideline for Use of the Dean’s Gallery and Patio

Recital Program Template (this is the format to use for your senior recital program)

Piano Proficiency Examination Assessment Form

Schedule of Elective Course Offerings and Other Course Rotations

Conducting Proficiency Examination Checklist

Scholarship Application Form

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