Upper Level Competency Review
The Upper Level Competency Review occurs to ensure that music majors select and pursue the most suitable degree based on their abilities to ensure success in their chosen career path. A major-area committee (Music Studies, Sound Recording Technology, Classical Performance, Jazz Performance, Composition, or BA) will evaluate the student’s total performance and academic (music and core courses) records. The committee will then recommend whether or not the student may advance to junior level standing in the major area.
Components of the ULCR
Academic Review
Requirements:
- Completion of Music Theory I - III
- Completion of Aural Skills I - III
- Departmental Recital (see individual pages for specific requirements)
- Piano Proficiency (see individual pages for specific requirements)
Also Considered:
- Grades in required ensembles (4 semesters for BM & BA; 3 semesters for SRT)
- Grades in applied lessons
- Progress in General Education Core Curriculum
Performance Jury
An extended jury that determines that the student meets proficient performance standards and a positive recommendation from the applied area faculty members.
Individual Area Pages
Results
First Attempt
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Pass
You may register for upper level (3000 or 4000) courses in your major's area.
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Deferral
You may NOT register for upper level (3000 or 4000) courses in your major's area and your ULCR will be reviewed again at the end of the next long semester.
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Fail
You may NOT register for upper level (3000 or 4000) courses in your major's area and you will be required to change your major to a different degree (possibly within music).
Second Attempt (if a deferral was given in your first attempt)
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Pass
You may register for upper level (3000 or 4000) courses in your major's area.
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Fail
You may NOT register for upper level (3000 or 4000) courses in your major's area and you will be required to change your major to a new degree (possibly within music).