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Academic Regulations Academic Standing—Undergraduate Academic Standing—Graduate Individual Studio Study and Performance-Related Policies Performer's Certificate Outside Instruction and Performance Official Dress Use of School of Music Instruments Check List
Academic Conduct All students at Indiana University are responsible for knowing the rules governing academic conduct in the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. The rules about academic honesty are important for everyone, but students who are new to the education system in the United States should be especially sure to read and understand them because the expectations here may be different from those to which they are accustomed. Each student is expected to adhere to high professional, ethical, and academic standards, and the School of Music may dismiss from its programs any student who fails to do so. In general, it is assumed that all academic work (such as papers, essays, quizzes, tests, oral reports, projects, compositions, dissertations, documents, and performances) is a student's original work. Collaboration is sometimes permitted for certain assignments in some courses. Students should always make certain that they understand what an instructor expects for a particular assignment. It is also assumed that material borrowed or quoted from other sources (including from books, articles, the Web, and elsewhere) will be acknowledged and cited. The penalties for cheating are severe, and can include dismissal from the university. Students with questions about the rules are welcome to ask the directors of undergraduate or graduate studies. Each student is subject to the degree requirements outlined in the current School of Music Bulletin. When new requirements are introduced after a student has matriculated, the student may elect to observe either the requirements in force at the date of matriculation or those most recently established by the School of Music. Return to Academic Regulations The official grading system of Indiana University is as follows:
No course may be added after the normal schedule adjustment period of a semester unless the instructor and department chairperson of the course give signed approval and the course addition is approved by the dean of the school in which the student is enrolled. Return to Academic Regulations
Withdrawals made during schedule adjustment period will not appear on a student's permanent internal record. Withdrawals during the first seven weeks of a semester and the first two weeks of a summer session are automatically marked W. After the first seven weeks of a regular semester or the first two weeks of a summer session, withdrawal is permitted only if the instructor and dean of the student's school approve the request on the basis of urgent, documented reasons relating to the student's health or equivalent distress. The desire to avoid a low grade is not an acceptable reason for withdrawal from a course. If a student withdraws with the consent of the instructor and the dean, the grade in the course shall be W if the work is passing and F if the work is not passing. The grade will be recorded on the date of withdrawal. Failure to complete a course without an authorized withdrawal will result in the grade of FN (see below). Return to Academic Regulations
Incompletes and Deferred Grades If a student is not in attendance during the last two or three weeks of a semester, the instructor may report a grade of I (indicating the work is satisfactory at the end of the semester but has not been completed) if the instructor has reason to believe the absence was beyond the student's control; if not, the instructor shall record a grade of FN. In addition, a student may not enroll in a course in which the student has received a grade of Incomplete, except in performance. To remove an Incomplete in music performance study, a student must register in the following semester in the same number of credit hours as recorded for the Incomplete; the grade earned as the result of a jury examination, or given by the instructor if no jury examination is required, becomes the grade for the previous semester's Incomplete. It is the responsibility of the student who has incurred the grade of Incomplete in any course to fulfill the requirements of that course within one calendar year from the date on which the Incomplete is recorded. The student is expected to complete all necessary work in time for the instructor to assign a regular grade before the expiration of this time period. If this is impossible because of circumstances clearly beyond the student's control, it is the student's responsibility to notify the director of undergraduate studies or the director of graduate studies, as appropriate, within the same period of such circumstances and to petition for an extension of time. Every overdue Incomplete is changed to F at the end of one year unless a grade is assigned during that year. The grade of R is used in courses such as research courses in which completion of the work of the course is not necessarily required at the end of the semester. Return to Academic Regulations
The grade of FN is given to students who fail to attend or stop attending, to distinguish the grade from the F awarded for poor attendance and/or poor performance. The instructor must provide the last date of documented class attendance or participation when awarding the FN grade. Return to Academic Regulations
Under certain circumstances an undergraduate student in good standing (not on probation) may enroll in up to eight elective courses to be taken with a grade of P (Pass) or F (Fail) during the four years of the undergraduate program. A student may take two courses per academic year on the Pass/Fail option. An academic year begins with the first day of the fall semester and ends with the last day of the second summer session. If a student elects the Pass/Fail option in a course, the Office of the Registrar will convert the final grade to either P (grade of A, B, C, or D) or F (grade of F). The grade of P indicates satisfactory work in fulfillment of degree requirements, but it is not computed in the grade point average. The grade of F is included in determining grade point averages. No courses with a MUS or an EDUC prefix can be taken on a Pass/Fail basis by music majors. B.M.E. students may use Pass/Fail courses only for general education requirements except for ENG W131 Elementary Composition I and CMCL C121 Public Speaking or their approved substitutes. B.M. and B.S. students may use Pass/Fail courses only as free electives; they may not use Pass/Fail courses to meet stated degree requirements. Once the Pass/Fail option request has been processed, the decision cannot be reversed. The deadline for filing Pass/Fail option requests is the end of the third week of the semester or two weeks into a summer session. The Pass/Fail option is not available to graduate or diploma students. Return to Academic Regulations
Undergraduate students may petition for a grade substitution under the amended FX (Extended-X) policy. Undergraduate students may retake a course for which they received a grade below an A during the first 45 hours of course work. A student may exercise this option for no more than three courses, totaling no more than 10 credits. A student may use this option only once for a given course. The student's transcript shall record both grades. For the course retaken, only the second grade shall be counted in the determination of the student's grade point average (GPA). Any GPA calculated in accord with this policy is marked with an asterisk denoting that a lower grade has been replaced by a second grade in the course. In the School of Music, performance study at the 400 level, master class (I500), and ensemble (X0—) are ineligible for this type of grade petition. Return to Academic Regulations
No grade may be changed after six calendar months from the date of the last day of final examinations. Return to Academic Regulations
Illness is usually the only acceptable excuse for absence from class and must be officially confirmed. A student's excessive absence is reported by the instructor to the dean of students. A student who misses a final examination and who has a passing grade up to that time may be given a grade of Incomplete if the instructor has reason to believe that the absence was beyond the student's control. The Committee on Absence of the Office of the Dean of Students reviews excuses for absences from final examinations and notifies instructors of its decisions. Every effort is made to avoid time conflicts between School of Music classes and performances. However, if a student is required to participate in performances or other activities officially sponsored by the School of Music that coincide with classes or examinations within the school, the instructors involved will be informed in advance and asked to make some accommodation for the student. Consideration for professional opportunities not sponsored by the School of Music is at the sole discretion of the instructor. Return to Academic Regulations
Minimum and Maximum Semester Load
Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students Return to Academic Regulations
A student may earn some credit toward an undergraduate degree by enrolling in correspondence courses. Students admitted to the School of Music must have courses approved by the director of music undergraduate studies before enrolling in them. Information about correspondence course offerings can be obtained from the School of Continuing Studies, Owen Hall, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405. Return to Academic Regulations
The School of Music of Indiana University has a long tradition of openness in its performing and academic activities. Students and visitors to the campus may benefit from opportunities to attend lectures, rehearsals, lessons, or other activities. These activities may range from informal observation for a limited number of sessions to the following regulations: Permission to observe classes informally is at the discretion of the supervising teacher. Limitations in seating capacity may make it impossible to include auditors or observers. Permission to audit formally (i.e., with registration and fees) is primarily the responsibility of the supervising teacher but is subject to the following regulations:
Return to Academic Regulations An undergraduate student may not change an elected curriculum after beginning the fifth semester, or junior year, except with the approval of the School of Music faculty. In the event that a curriculum is changed by action of the School of Music faculty, a student in that curriculum may elect to meet either the requirements in effect at the date of matriculation or those most recently adopted by the School of Music. The latter is recommended. Return to Academic Regulations
Academic Standing—Undergraduate Students are in good standing in the School of Music if they are admitted to a music degree or diploma program, if they are making satisfactory progress toward that degree, and if they are not on academic probation.
Academic Warning, Academic Probation, and Dismissal Return to Academic Standing—Undergraduate
Academic Warning, Academic Probation, and Dismissal An undergraduate student will receive an academic warning after any semester in which
An undergraduate student will be subject to dismissal from the school when
Return to Academic Standing—Undergraduate Class standing is based on the number of credit hours successfully completed: freshman, fewer than 27 credit hours; sophomore, 27 to 55 credit hours; junior, 56 to 85 credit hours; and senior, 86 or more credit hours. Return to Academic Standing—Undergraduate
Students are in good standing in the School of Music if they are admitted to a music degree or diploma program, if they are making satisfactory progress toward that degree, and if they are not on academic probation.
Academic Warning, Academic Probation, and Dismissal Academic Warning, Academic Probation, and Dismissal A graduate or diploma student will receive an academic warning after any semester in which
A graduate or diploma student will be subject to dismissal from the school when
Application for Graduate Degrees or Diplomas All candidates for graduate advanced degrees or diplomas (except for the M.A., M.A.T., and Ph.D., which are applied for in the University Graduate School) must complete an application for graduation no later than the third week of the semester in which they expect to graduate. Forms are available in the music graduate office. Return to Academic Standing—Graduate
Individual Studio Study and Performance-Related Policies Assignments for Music Studio Study and LessonsExaminations and Goals in Performance Assignments for Music Studio Study and Lessons The dean of the School of Music assigns students to teachers for the entire semester on the basis of student requests and teacher availability. While the School of Music makes every effort to honor teacher preferences, it cannot guarantee specific studio assignments. The assignment takes place during the first week of classes of each semester for students who have not preregistered for a particular teacher. Such preregistration is accomplished only with the written authorization of the requested teacher.Studio instruction (performance/composition) in individual lessons or a combination of individual and small group lessons is at the discretion of the teacher. Students ordinarily receive one lesson each week of classes during the semester. A student who cannot attend a scheduled lesson is required to notify the teacher at least 24 hours before the beginning of the lesson; otherwise, except for illness immediately prior to a lesson, the student forfeits the right to a make-up lesson. Students absent without excuse from more than three lessons in any one studio course during a semester fail in that course, but their lessons are not discontinued. Lessons missed by the teacher are made up at the mutual convenience of the student and teacher. Practice time is assigned on a weekly basis. The student is expected to practice a minimum of three hours a week for each hour of credit and is assigned this amount of time in School of Music practice rooms, as space allows. To secure an assigned practice time, a student should complete an application for practice room assignment; this application is available at the practice room supervisor's desk. Application for practice time should be made each semester as soon as the student completes semester registration. All practice room applications are due Friday of the first week of classes. Assignments are available from the practice room supervisor during the second week of classes. Any student taking a music performance course during a fall or spring semester must enroll for at least two hours of credit in that performance course. B.M.E. students in the semester of student teaching are exempt. Return to Individual Studio Study and Performance-Related PoliciesReturn to Top Examinations and Goals in Performance Level of Achievement Upper-Division Examination A committee composed of the student's major department faculty members and a representative of the dean's office administers the examination and makes recommendations for the student's junior and senior years of study. A written report of the committee's comments is compiled in the Office of Undergraduate Studies and furnished to the student after the upper-division examination. In addition to the performance portion of the examination, all students working toward music education degrees have interviews with the music education faculty. A student majoring in recording arts, composition, or jazz studies is required to take a special examination and should arrange a meeting with the departmental chairperson prior to the upper-division examination. The chairperson reports the results of this examination to the upper-division committee. Each student is graded on performance on the upper-division examination, and this grade is the final grade for the semester's work in the principal performance field. The student's teacher gives two grades, one for the semester's work and one for the performance at the examination; every other member of the committee gives one grade for the examination. The student's final grade is the average of all these grades.
Other Examinations in Music Performance Courses B.M. majors in performance: end of semester I for all performance areas except string and woodwind majors, who have examinations at the end of semester II. The upper-division examination and junior and senior recital hearings constitute examinations for second, third, and fourth years. B.M.E. concentrations, B.S. concentrations, and B.M. composition majors: semester II of the first year of study. The upper-division examination and the senior recital constitute examinations for the second and fourth years. Non-music majors in elective performance (undergraduates and graduates): each semester. Music majors in secondary performance, master's degree students with a cognate in performance, doctoral minors who have not completed qualifying examinations: semester II. Master's degree majors: no examinations (graduate recital only). It is the prerogative of the teacher to ask for a committee examination of any student who is making doubtful progress in the curriculum. Hearings and Recitals Hearings should normally be completed during the fall or spring semesters even if the recital is to be given at a later time. Students wishing to have a recital hearing in the summer must have prior approval of the chairperson of the department and the director of undergraduate or graduate studies. This is necessary to insure that the appropriate faculty committees are available to attend the hearing. For undergraduate recitals, the recital grade shall be assigned by an average of the grades of all those faculty members from the hearing committee who attend the recital. Organ recital grades are based on the recital hearing. With the recommendation of the teacher, a student may elect to perform in a required or non-required recital a work that calls for one or more musicians or a small ensemble in addition to, or instead of, a keyboard accompanist; in the case of required and non-required composition recitals, this situation will almost always obtain. In such instances the following regulations must be observed:
Generally, student recitals may not be performed in the Indiana University Auditorium or in the Musical Arts Center. Student recitals may be held in Whittenberger Auditorium of the Indiana Memorial Union; however, the scheduling of this hall and the custodial expenses involved with its use are the responsibility of the student. Recitals held in Recital Hall, Ford-Crawford Hall, Auer Hall, the organ studio, and all other School of Music rooms and halls are scheduled by the recital scheduler. The specific procedures for all School of Music recitals are available from the recital scheduler in the School of Music. Length of Recitals
*For composition students: Student's own compositions for various media written during residency, with the student participating as a performer or conductor in at least one work. For students in computer music composition: Student's own compositions for electronic/ computer-generated tape alone, tape with instrument(s), interactive live electronics, or multimedia works with substantial electronic/computer music component. Return to Top Undergraduate students, master's degree students, and Performer Diploma students are eligible for the Performer's Certificate, which is awarded as special recognition of musical understanding and technical proficiency demonstrated in recital. Award of the Performer's Certificate is a three-step process involving the hearing, the recital, and a special jury. Details are available in the undergraduate and graduate offices. The following procedures are to be observed:
Outside Instruction and Performance Students are not permitted to use state property for private enterprises such as the teaching of lessons in university buildings. Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty instructors before accepting an appearance as a soloist on public programs or before participating in music ensembles outside the School of Music. The official dress for public performances of School of Music ensembles is as follows: black tuxedo, white shirt, black bow tie, black shoes, and black socks for men; solid long-sleeved black blouses, floor-length black skirts or black dress slacks, black shoes, and no jewelry for women. The School of Music requires that students own concert attire by the beginning of the academic year. Certain ensembles specify other types of attire and make this known at the beginning of each semester. Use of School of Music Instruments School instruments are available only to students enrolled in School of Music courses, e.g., ensemble or performance lessons. Rental and deposit may be charged as approved by the Indiana University Board of Trustees. Non-music students must pay a rental fee. The School of Music cannot give exclusive use of an instrument to one individual. Thus instruments may be assigned for use by more than one person. For this reason, each instrument must be kept in the locker assigned to that instrument when not in use. A prescribed method of sign-out and return of instruments is essential to their efficient use. Failure to follow sign-out or return procedures subject the student to a minimum fine of $30 plus $1 per day until the student is released of responsibility. Instruments are assigned for a specific period of time, which is never to extend beyond the last day of classes each semester. Students needing an instrument after the last day of classes must obtain special permission from the Instrumental Rental Office or be subject to the fine policy. A student using a school-owned instrument is responsible for the care of the instrument; any damage incurred, other than the usual wear, is the responsibility of the student. Repairs are made by the university and charged to the student. Students who have not returned equipment, music, instruments, keys, locks, etc., to the Music Operations Office or other appropriate area by the designated date are fined and placed on the check list. A student on the check list may not register in the following semester, receive honorable dismissal to enter another institution, or obtain a degree. If the item is not returned, the student is charged for its value plus necessary fines to cover administrative expenses. The cost of a complete lock change, made necessary by the loss of a key or failure to return a key, is charged to the student. A fine is charged for late return of keys. Locks are changed one week after the deadline for return of keys. Students who are dismissed from the School of Music will also be placed on check list and not allowed to register for future semesters until admitted by another academic unit at Indiana University. Return to Top
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