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Undergraduate Jury Exams

Schedule

  • Access the Fall 2024 Jury Exam Schedule: View or download the exam schedule on this page.
  • Additional Categories: Auditions for current ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students and Capstone Presentations are also included.

Jury Requirements

All undergraduate music majors must complete three juries as part of their degree requirements: 

  1. Progress Jury (MUAP 10): Taken at the end of the first year of applied study on the primary instrument. The Progress Jury must be taken when a student is enrolled in MUAP 122. Students will not be allowed to continue with MUAP 221 until this requirement is fulfilled.
  2. Level Jury (MUAP 20): Taken at the end of the second year of applied study on the primary instrument. The Level Jury must be taken when a student is enrolled in MUAP 222. Students will not be allowed to continue with MUAP 321 until this requirement is fulfilled.
  3. Exit Jury (MUAP 30 for BA -or- MUAP 35 for BS): Required for all students at the completion of their applied study. For BA students, this will take place in the sixth semester of applied study when a student is enrolled in MUAP 322. For BS students, it will take place in the seventh semester of study when a student is enrolled in MUAP 323.

Preparing for Your Jury Exam

  1. Schedule: Check the Jury Exam Schedule to find your assigned time.
  2. Requirements: Refer to the current Music Student Handbook for guidelines on jury performance, protocol, policies, and grading. 
  3. Jury Substitutions: Submit a  by week 8 of the current semester to request a substitution with a Concerto Competition performance or a student recital.
  4. Ronis Recital Applicants (spring only): Submit the  by April 1.
  5. Accompanist Requests: Submit your  by Nov 1 (fall) or April 1 (spring), including your repertoire and music.
  6. Jury Exam Repertoire: Submit the  one week before your jury exam date. The Music Office will compile this information for faculty reviewers.

Current Student Auditions

If you are a current ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ student interested in adding a music major, you can request an in-person audition before your second semester.

  • Scheduling: Contact the Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies to schedule your audition.
  • Audition Form: Submit the to confirm your interest.
  • Preparation: Prepare materials for your primary instrument or voice according to the Audition Information guidelines.
  • Audition Date: Auditions will take place on Reading Days of the current term, with assigned times provided in advance.

Jury Day Reminders

  • Arrival: Arrive early, check in with a student or department staff member, warm up, and be ready to perform.
  • Attire: Wear appropriate performance attire.
  • Time Limit: Jury slots are limited 15 minutes. 
  • Recording: Your performance may be recorded for evaluation and departmental assessment. Personal recording devices are not permitted. 
  • Warm-Up Spaces: The Denison Classroom, Harkness Classroom, and all practice rooms are reserved for warm-up.
  • Popular Voice Juries: A microphone and speaker will be available. Popular voice students should learn to operate the sound equipment in Harkness Chapel. Contact Ken Wendt to schedule a tutorial.
  • Feedback: Faculty and studio instructors will submit scores and comments through a Qualtrics Survey. Students will receive copies via email along with their final grade.
  • Ronis Recital Applicants (spring only): Video recording will be reviewed by a selection committee. Students may request a copy of their recording.