Graduate Orientation
2015-2016
Dr. Kurt Westerberg, Interim Associate Dean Phil Verpil, Staff Advisor
Graduate Degree Programs
Masters of Music
- Jazz Studies
- Music Composition
- Music Education
- Music Performance
Certificate Program in Music Performance
-All masters degree
programs for graduate
students must total 48
quarter hours.
The Certificate program
totals 36 quarter hours.
Quarter System
10 weeks each quarter, fall-winter-spring
-
Academic Calendar
- Academic courses usually are worth 4
quarter hours; others are worth 2 or 1.
Residency Requirement
All 48 hours of a student’s masters degree and 36
hours of a performance certificate must be
Status Requirement
School of Music
graduate students
must be enrolled in
6 or more credits
each quarter to have
International Student
Requirement
International students who have F-1 and J-1
visa status must be enrolled as a
full-time
student
for each quarter to maintain their lawful
student status.
A diagnostic examination is required in music
theory/history during orientation for performance,
music education, and composition majors.
Exam results guide course selection.
1 of 3 core courses required in music theory
Placement into a basic or advanced theory
Diagnostic Examination
Core: Music Theory/History
12 credits (3 courses) required
of all graduate students
MUS 400, Research (4 credits)
required of all majors.
Offered throughout the year
- Select from
course offerings
Core: Music Theory/History
FALL QUARTER ’15
MUS 400 - Music Research
MUS 408 - Analytical Techniques
MUS 460- Medieval/Renaissance Music
MUS 484- Romantic Music
WINTER QUARTER ‘16
MUS 408 - Analytical Techniques
JZZ 405 - Jazz History
MUS 400 - Music Research
MUS 481 - History of Opera
MUS 484 - Baroque Music
SPRING QUARTER ‘16
MUS 408 - Analytical Studies
MUS 482 - World Music Cultures
MUS 487 - Music Before WWII
MUS 400 - Music Research
Applied Music
MM Requirements vary by
degree program
- 24 qh, Performance
- 12 qh, Jazz Studies
Limit of 4 quarter hours per
quarter
- Students may study 4 qh
with one instructor or split
between 2 instructors, 2
qh and 2 qh.
Ensembles
Students who receive performance
awards must participate in
ensembles as assigned.
Register for performing ensembles
carefully.
Performance graduate students
register for 0 credit large ensembles.
Jazz students need to register for 1
credit ensembles.
Classical Chamber Music
Register for chamber music on the College Office website.Requests for placement will be considered, but coordinators are responsible for assignments.
You may enroll in one chamber ensemble per quarter for 0 credit. To be in a second group, you will be charged for the 1 credit registration.
#1 mistake—check your registration to be sure you are
Specialization Requirements
Course requirements in the
specialization vary by major.
Careful planning is
necessary because courses
are not offered every year.
When in doubt, refer to the
coordinators and chairs.
Music Electives
Select electives carefully
Consult with advisor
Cannot “double dip” using
ensembles and chamber
music for elective credits
Degree Progress Report &
Course History
Use the Degree Progress Report
to determine
your progress towards graduation
Go to the DePaul web site, Campus Connect, to
click on the degree progress report option
At the completion of your degree, you will need to
successfully pass your comprehensive
examinations.
Performance
: Each area of specialization will give
you 3 questions to respond to in writing.
Contact your department chair for more
information about the comprehensive exams.
Final Projects
Composition and Jazz
composition students
need to submit final
compositions.
Music education
students need to
complete a final
Recitals
Apply for recital according to the
Performance
Office procedures and policies.
Co-register for applied lessons the quarter you
give a recital.
Pay careful attention to the information,
procedures, and deadlines put in place by the
Performance Office!
BlueStar in Campus Connect is a NEW online system that supports your academic success.
Through BlueStar, you will connect with your advisors and instructors…and your advisors and instructors will connect with each other. This integrated system creates your “Success Network”—ensuring that important
communications are shared with you and those who can help impact your success.
Create appointments, view campus resources, and communicate with advisors and instructors.
Transcripts & Enrollment
Verification
Go to
DePaul Central
or request online through
Campus Connection
10 free transcripts a year
Request Enrollment Verification through Campus
Connection, for insurance or other purposes.
Music Performance
(includes Performance and Jazz Studies),Julie DeRoche
Musical Studies
(includes Bachelor of Arts, Composition, Musicianship, Music Education, Performing Arts Management, and Sound Recording Technology),Music Area Coordinators
Bachelor of Arts, Dr. Kate Brucher
Brass, Floyd Cooley
Composition, Dr. Kurt Westerberg
Guitar, Mark Maxwell
Jazz Studies, Dana Hall
Music Education, Dr. Jacki Kelly-McHale
Percussion, Mike Green
Performing Arts Management, Alan Salzenstein
Piano, Jason Moy
Sound Recording Technology, Thomas Miller
Strings, Janet Sung
Voice, Dr. Eric Esparza
Meet with your advisor each quarter or as needed
The College Office and advisors
will continue to
answer your questions throughout the year
Questions about classes, registration, graduation,
anything academic?
The College Office, Room 203
Dr. Kurt Westerberg
Associate Dean
Phil Verpil
Staff Advisor Sarah Wells Kaufman Academic Assistant
FAQ
When to register
When do I register?
Consult course schedules, which is in your
STUDENT CENTER in Campus Connection.
Register mid-quarter for the following
FAQ
How to register
How do I register?Register online through Campus Connection.
Be sure to check your registration.
*
Remember to register each quarter for
year-long courses, e.g., ensembles and applied
FAQ
Graduate full-time load
What is considered a full-time load?
Anything from 6-8 credit hours is considered a
full-time load for a graduate student.
At this level, you are eligible for all privileges of
full-time students, e.g., U-PASS, medical, loans.
FAQ
Grade Point Average
What are the eligibility requirements?
Students need to make meaningful progress
towards the degree in order to remain in the
program.
A minimal GPA of 2.5 is required.
Graduate courses require a C- or better in
order for the student to pass.
FAQ
Withdrawal from classes?
Deadlines:
Before 2 weeks, No Penalty
After 2
ndweek, W Grade
After 7
thWeek, FX Grade
In case of a medical or personal emergency,
students may request withdrawal after the
FAQ
How long do I have to finish
my degree?
Graduate students have a maximum of 6 years to complete the degree, from the time of the first
enrollment. If a student needs to extend beyond these six years due to extenuating circumstances, a request may be put in writing and will be reviewed by the School of Music Exceptions Committee.
FAQ
Financial Aid Questions?
Mr. Ross Beacraft (School of Music, Room
306) about Music Performance Awards
DePaul Central
in the Schmidt Academic
Center (SAC), for questions about your bill,
loan, or other scholarship information.
FAQ
Career Services?
Career Services at DePaul School of Music provides information and
resources for School of Music students and alumni on various music and arts related job opportunities.
Online: DePaul University School of Music > Resources > Career Services Office: Room 204 (Shares with Performance Office)
FAQ
Transportation
How do I get around DePaul?
The L (CTA) is the best means of transportation
.
If you drive:
Park only in the appropriate designated lot;
otherwise, your car will be towed.
On the streets surrounding DePaul, cars without
city stickers are ticketed after 6 p.m.
Communication
This Week at the School of Music Weekly email to students, faculty and staff that lists
concerts/masterclasses/special events for the week
Music at DePaul Enotes
Biweekly newsletter that highlights student/faculty/alumni achievements and activities
Communication
Students: Update all personal contact information through
Campus Connect. Your email
address listed in Campus Connect will be what we use to contact you!
FERPA
Federal laws prohibit University officials from
discussing details of a student’s record without
written permission from the student.
Reminders
Safety Practice Rooms
- Practice rooms are open from 7 a.m. to 12 midnight 7 days a week, except
during breaks.
- Get a practice room card from the
Facilities Manager, Ben Rusch, and
display it in the window while practicing.
- In the fall, lockers can be rented from the Facilities Manager for $20
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Auditions – detailed information is
online:http://music.depaul.edu/ensembles/
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Opening Convocation:
Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 4:00 p.m.
Break-out meetings by department, 5:00 p.m.
School of Music BBQ, 6:00 p.m.
Auditions and Opening
Convocation
