College of Visual and Performing Arts Setnor School of Music

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College of Visual and Performing Arts

Setnor School of Music

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Committed to providing professional-level training to young

musicians within the context of the liberal arts, the Rose, Jules R.,

and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University oﬀ ers

an extraordinary range of options. You can choose to pursue minors

and in many cases second majors outside of music while you practice

your instrument, go to rehearsals, and perform recitals.

You’ll not only work hard in the classroom and studio, but also collaborate with others

across campus and around the globe. Th

e school recognizes its role and responsibilities as

a citizen of the University community and of the larger culture, and so is committed to

serving the community through outreach and education and to creating an environment

in which all can develop their gifts. Our faculty consists of active, innovative artists and

scholars who are passionate about what they do. And this passion is contagious. You will

be pushed to exceed existing boundaries of human expression and will never be conﬁ ned

to one aesthetic or point of view.

Ann

Clarke

Dean

Why The Setnor School of Music?

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Syracuse University (USPS 372-590) Volume 38, Number 15

July 2012

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2 Transformative Learning:

From Theory to Practice

Today’s working musicians are entrepreneurs able to perform,

compose, arrange music, teach, market themselves, and handle their

own business aﬀ airs. Th

e Setnor School of Music is positioned

to help you prepare for such “portfolio careers.” We have four

departments devoted to precisely what you need to be successful

today: performance, composing and arranging, teaching, and music

business. In addition to classes, we oﬀ er a variety of co-curricular and

extracurricular opportunities to help you further develop these skills, such as teaching

lessons in the Community Music Division, developing business plans through the Center

for Live Music in the 21st Century, making and marketing recordings through our two

student-run record labels, and being involved in a variety of student-run organizations

and ensembles.

Patrick M. Jones, Ph.D.

Professor of Music

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Inside

B.A. in Music ... 5

Composition ... 8

Music Education ... 11

Performance ... 15

Music and Entertainment Industries ... 19

Music Industry ... 20

The Bandier Program ... 22

Resources and Opportunities ... 24

Faculty Spotlight ... 26

Audition Requirements ... 29

Campus Life ... 30

The City ... 31

Meet SU ... Inside Back Cover

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MUSIC PERFORMANCE IN FRANCE:

SU’s one-of-a-kind

program is your gateway to

Europe’s legendary musical life. You can combine

courses taught in English at the SU center

with lessons and ensemble performance at the

Conservatoire de Strasbourg.

B.A. in Music

Th

e bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree in music is for students with a variety of interests in

music and is particularly appropriate for those wanting to devote more time to liberal

arts studies, pursue a minor in another discipline, or perhaps even a double major. Th

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ﬂ exible degree program allows you to focus on learning about music, develop your

musicianship, and prepare for a variety of careers. Graduates with a B.A. in music

from the Setnor School of Music pursue graduate study and careers in such areas as

musicology, music theory, business, law, and arts administration.

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Major Requirements (B.A.)

SECOND YEAR

First Semester Credits

Weekly student convocation 0

Principal performance area 2

Secondary performance area 1

Chromatic Harmony I 3

Ear Training III 1

History of European Music From 1750-1945 3

Large ensemble 1

Academic elective 3

Total 14

Second Semester Credits

Chromatic Harmony II 3

Ear Training IV 1

European and American Music Since 1945 3

Large ensemble 1

Academic electives 3-6

Total 14-17 THIRD YEAR

Basic Conducting 2 Large ensemble 1 Foreign language 4 Music elective 3 Free elective 2 Academic elective 3 Total 16

Free electives 6 Large ensemble 1 Academic electives 6 Music elective 3 Total 17 FOURTH YEAR

Music history and literature elective 3

Large ensemble 1 Small ensemble 1 Academic elective 3 Music elective 3 Foreign language 4 Total 16

Free electives 6 Large ensemble 1 Small ensemble 1 Academic electives 6 Total 15 B.A. IN MUSIC FIRST YEAR

Diatonic Harmony I 3

Ear Training I 1

Introduction to World Music 3

Large ensemble 1

Writing I 3

Academic elective 3

Total 17

Diatonic Harmony II 3

Ear Training II 1

History of European Music Before 1750 3

Large ensemble 1

Writing II 3

Academic elective 3

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SETNOR FACULTY are active composers, performers,

and lecturers throughout the United States and abroad,

and perform with area professional musical ensembles.

They are continually releasing CD recordings of their own

performances and compositions—many to much critical

acclaim, including Grammy Award nominations.

Composition

As a composition major, you will study with all four of our full-time faculty composers.

You will study all aspects of contemporary composition, including concert music,

digital synthesis, scoring for ﬁ lm and video, and working with interactive media. You’ll

also learn how to develop your career path and the essentials of grant writing.

You’ll study new works from composers all over the world. And you’ll have the

opportunity to have your own works critiqued. Guest composers and performers come

to campus to perform and discuss both their own works and those of students. Recent

guests have included John Harbison, Judith Weir, and ﬁ lm composer Patrick Doyle,

as well as Ensemble Nordlys of Denmark, and both the Corigliano and Kronos

string quartets.

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FIRST YEAR

Composition Seminar 0

Composition 2

Ear Training I 1

Large ensemble 1

Writing I 3

Area of specialization/academic elective 1-3

Total 15-17

Composition 2

Ear Training II 1

Large ensemble 1

Writing II 3

Area of specialization/academic elective 1-3 Total 15-17 SECOND YEAR

Composition 2

Ear Training III 1

Large ensemble 1

Foreign language 4

Academic elective 2-3

Total 17-18

Composition 2

Ear Training IV 1

Large ensemble 1

Academic elective 3

Area of specialization/music elective 3

Total 17 THIRD YEAR

Composition Seminar 0 Composition 4 Basic Conducting 2 Orchestration 3 Counterpoint 3 Large ensemble 1 Small ensemble 1 Academic elective 3 Total 17

Composition 4 Area of specialization/music electives 3-5

20th-Century Analysis 3 Large ensemble 1 Small ensemble 1 Academic elective 3 Total 15-17 FOURTH YEAR

Composition 4

Electronic Music 3

Large ensemble 1

Small ensemble 1

Area of specialization/academic elective 3-5 Total 15-17

Composition 4 Area of specialization/music electives 3

Topics in Literature and Analysis 3

Large ensemble 1

Small ensemble 1

Major Requirements (B.M.)

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“EDUCATION MAJORS HAVE

as many

performance opportunities as any other music major

and get podium time learning how to teach the

ensembles they perform in.”

— Gyasi Barber

Class of 2011

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Music Education

Th

e dual program in music education, in partnership with the School of Education,

will prepare you to excel both as a teacher and as a musician. In addition to mastering

teaching skills, you will continue to develop as an artist. You’ll also receive thorough

instruction in philosophical, theoretical, and historical perspectives of music and

music education. Choose one of ﬁ ve specialty emphases—brass, choral/general,

woodwind, percussion, or strings—to complement your teacher preparation

coursework. All options lead to the bachelor of music degree in music education,

and meet New York State requirements for initial teaching certiﬁ cation for levels

birth to grade 12. Upon graduating, you may have the option to continue in the ﬁ

fth-year master’s program in music education.

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Guitar Studio Group with Instructor Kenneth Meyer

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SECOND YEAR

Ear Training III 1

Field experience in music education 1

Foundations of Music Education 3

Participation in the Professional Development School 0 Ensemble(s) 1

Academic elective 3

Total 18

Ear Training IV 1

Field experience in music education 1

Academic electives 6

Total 18

THIRD YEAR

Basic Conducting 2

Teaching in Inclusive Settings 3

Elementary General Music Methods 2

The American School 3

Instrumental Methods 1

Jazz elective 1

Academic elective 3

Total 18

Choral or Instrumental Conducting 2

Teaching Students with Diverse Needs 3

Secondary General Music Methods 2

Marching Band Techniques or Survey of Choral Literature 2

Jazz elective 1

Academic elective 4

Total 18

FOURTH YEAR

Teaching Voice in Public Schools 1

Literacy Across the Curriculum 3

Choral Arranging or Jazz Ensemble Techniques 2

Instrumental Methods/Pedagogy 1

Instrumental/Choral Rehearsal Techniques 3

Jazz elective 1

Academic elective 3

Total 17

Student teaching 12

Total 12

MUSIC EDUCATION

Major Requirements (B.M.)

This is a general list of major requirements for the music education major. Depending on which emphasis students choose (brass, choral/ general, woodwind, percussion, or strings), the order of the courses may vary.

FIRST YEAR

Ear Training I 1

Piano or Voice 1

Marching Band (ensemble) or Diction in Singing I 1-2 Participation in the Professional Development School 0 Ensemble(s) 1

Writing (English) 3

Total 15-16

Ear Training II 1

Piano or Voice 1

Technology in Music Education 2

Diction in Singing II (choral/general only) 2 Participation in the Professional Development School 0 Ensemble(s) 1

Writing (English) 3

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Performance

As a serious young musician, you’re seeking training at the highest level. Th

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performance major will provide you with just that. You’ll be well-prepared in a variety

of genres and styles. In addition to developing classical technique, you can study jazz,

free improvisation, and Brazilian music, among others. You can also be part of the

performance scene both on and oﬀ campus. Form an ensemble with other students or

go solo.

You’ll work with guest artists and attend master classes with a wide range of

technical and interpretive points of view. Th

ese connections will help you develop

your own identity as a musician.

PERFORMANCE HONORS is available to students

in the B.A. music program or the B.M. programs in

composition, music education, or music industry who wish

to maintain a level of performance at or near that required

of students in the performance majors. Students may

apply at the end of their sophomore year.

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FIRST YEAR

Ear Training I 1

Large ensemble 1

Writing I 3

Ear Training II 1

Large ensemble 1

Writing II 3

Area of specialization/academic elective 1-3 Total 15-17 SECOND YEAR

Ear Training III 1

Large ensemble 1

Foreign language 4

Academic elective 2

Total 17

Ear Training IV 1

Large ensemble 1

Academic elective 3

Area of specialization/music elective 3

Counterpoint 3

Basic Conducting 2

Large ensemble 1

Small ensemble/Coaching 1

Academic elective 3

Area of specialization/music elective 2-3 Total 16-17

Principal performance area/recital 4

Analysis of 20th-Century Music 3

Large ensemble 1

Academic elective 3

FOURTH YEAR

Large ensemble 1

Academic elective 3

Principal performance area/recital 4

Elective 3

Large ensemble 1

Academic elective 3

Major Requirements (B.M.)

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The Symphony Orchestra performs in Setnor Auditorium, which seats 670 people and hosts more than 175 concerts and recitals each year.

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Students participate in a recording project.

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Music and Entertainment Industries

Are you interested in being part of the exciting and fast-paced music and entertainment

industries? Th

e Setnor School oﬀ ers two pathways to careers in these industries. Both

programs include study abroad opportunities and internships that will help you prepare

for a successful career. You’ll also meet with SU alumni who are top leaders in some of

the world’s largest and most respected music and entertainment companies.

B.M. in Music Industry—Th

e bachelor of music allows you to continue performing

and pursue a career that requires highly developed musicianship skills. Alumni have

had careers in managing arts organizations, live and recorded music production,

publishing, instrument manufacturing, contracting musicians, and music industry

software development. See the full description on page 20.

B.S. in Recording and Allied Entertainment Industries—Th

e bachelor of science

is oﬀ ered in the Bandier Program. Th

is non-performance-based program is perfect if

you’re focused on careers in business operations such as artist management, marketing,

law, merchandising, publishing, venue management, and concert promotion. See the

full description on page 22.

Read on to learn more about these two programs and determine which option is

best for you.

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STUDENTS IN THE B.M. in music industry program

learn audio recording in Setnor’s recording studio in the

Belfer Audio Archives. Students also have the opportunity

to visit and work in other studios in the area.

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Music Industry

Th

e bachelor of music (B.M.) degree program in music industry will help you develop

a high level of music competency while learning about the theoretical and practical

activities of the music business. You will pursue a rigorous music curriculum ﬁ lled with

plenty of opportunities to perform. Your business coursework is focused on the music

industry, including an opportunity to study in London.

On a broader scale, you’ll learn to analyze current trends in the music industry

and understand their implications. You’ll become familiar with professional music

organizations. Above all, you’ll develop the ability to conceptualize solutions to various

industry problems and the knowledge to put them into practice. As a music industry

student you’ll spend part of your academic career researching, analyzing, and discussing

current trends. You are also expected to attend conferences and participate in a music

internship.

Graduates of the program are knowledgeable about general business practices, as

well as the creative and legal workings of the music industry. Th

ey are also thoroughly

educated musicians with a broad understanding of the elements of music, its history,

and its literature.

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MUSIC INDUSTRY

FIRST YEAR

Ear Training I 1

Large ensemble 1

Writing I 3

Foundations of Human Behavior 3

Music Industry Forum 0

Total 17

Ear Training II 1

Large ensemble 1

Writing II 3

Introduction to Sociology 3

Total 17 SECOND YEAR

Ear Training III 1

Music Industry I 3

Large ensemble 1

Economic Ideas and Issues 3

Total 17

Ear Training IV 1

Music Industry II 3

Large ensemble 1

Academic elective 3

Basic Conducting 2

Music Industry and the Media 3

Music Performance and the Media 3

Large ensemble 1

Marketing and Society 3

Academic or free elective 3

Total 17

Music History 3

Music Theory 3

Live Sound and Concert Recording 3

Large ensemble 1

Introduction to Human Resource Management 3

Academic or free elective 3

Total 18 FOURTH YEAR

Music History 3

Music Theory 3

Music Industry Law and Ethics 3

Large ensemble 1

Academic elective 3

Elective 3 Total 18

Current State of the Music Industry 2

Topics in Music Industry 2

Music Industry Practicum (or equivalent

in coursework research) 5

Independent Study in Music 2

Total 12

Major Requirements (B.M.)

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THE BANDIER PROGRAM’S Class of 2011

was featured in an October 30, 2010, Billboard

magazine ad as part of its “Schools of Rock” article.

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Recording and Allied

Entertainment Industries:

The Bandier Program

Imagine networking with music executives, being immersed in London’s music

industry, and doing an internship in Los Angeles—all as part of one degree experience!

Th

e Bandier Program is a non-performance-based program leading to a

B.S. degree in recording and allied entertainment industries. Recognized for its

innovative approach, the program’s coursework spans four SU colleges: the College

of Visual and Performing Arts (its home college), the S.I. Newhouse School of Public

Communications, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, and Th

e College

of Arts and Sciences.

Th

e program includes weekly contact with industry professionals, numerous

hands-on learning opportunities, study abroad in London, and an optional semester

in Los Angeles. Industry internships further prepare you for a successful career in the

music and entertainment industries.

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FIRST YEAR

Weekly Student Convocation 0

Soyars Leadership Lecture Series 0

Performance Live 3

Foreign Language 4

Academic Electives 6

Writing Studio I: Practices of Academic Writing 3

Total 16

Communications and Society 3

Understanding Music II 3

Foreign Language 4

Writing Studio 2: Critical Research and Writing 3 Total 16 SECOND YEAR

Music Industry I 3

Music Performance and the Media 3

Economic Ideas and Issues 3

Intro to World Music 3

300-Level Music History Elective 3

Total 15

Music Industry II 3

Music Industry and the Media 3

Principles and Practices: Television, Radio, Film Industries 3

Presentational Speaking 3

Introduction to Financial Accounting 3

Reconciling Arts and Commerce 3

Experience Credit 2

Independent Study 3

Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises 3

Live Academic Elective 3

Total 15

Experience Credit 2

Music Recording or Sound for Picture 3

Writing and Designing for Interactive Media 3 Entrepreneurship and Digital Commerce or

Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Elective 3

Academic Elective 3

Total 15 FOURTH YEAR

First Semester (If in London) Credits

Global Commerce and Law for the

Entertainment and Music Industry 3

Experience Credit 2

Topics in International Perspectives or

International Communications 3

London Performance 3

Principles of Marketing 3

Academic Elective 3

Total 17

First Semester (If in Syracuse) Credits

Experience Credit 3

Upper-Division Music Elective 3

Principles of Marketing 3

Total 16

Current State of the Music Industry or

Topics in Music Industry 2

Independent Study 3

Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film 3

Business Plan Laboratory 1

Total 16

Major Requirements

RECORDING AND ALLIED ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES

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24 Performance Groups

The Setnor School of Music offers you a

choice of more than a dozen ensembles

with which to play and perform, with

musi-cal styles ranging from Brazilian samba to

Brahms. Ensembles range in size, and some

groups require an audition while others are

open to all. For a complete list of

perfor-mance opportunities and ensembles at the

school, as well as information on musical

style and membership requirements, go to

vpa.syr.edu/music/performing-ensembles.

Visiting Artists

The Setnor School hosts a diverse schedule

of visiting professionals who share their

talents and industry know-how through

concerts and lectures. Guests include

composers; conductors; instrumentalists

and vocalists; vocal, jazz, chamber, and

dance ensembles; and a variety of music

industry professionals. For a list of artists

and industry professionals who have come

to campus, go to

vpa.syr.edu/music/visiting-artists.

Arts in the Community

In addition to visiting artists and campus

cultural groups, students benefi t from a

vibrant music and cultural scene in the

City of Syracuse. Performing groups include

Syracuse Opera, Friends of Chamber Music,

Society for New Music, Civic Morning

Musicals, New York State Baroque, and

Syracuse Camerata. Other places of

interest include the state-of-the-art SubCat

Recording studio, the Red House Arts Center,

the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse Stage,

the Westcott Theater and Community Center,

and the Oncenter arena. The city also hosts

four major jazz festivals, two professional

jazz ensembles, and touring productions of

Broadway shows.

The Honors Program

The Renée Crown University Honors Program

is an enhanced educational experience for

students who seek an intense intellectual

challenge. The program requires an excellent

command of language and a commitment

to global awareness, civic engagement,

col-laborative work, and academic breadth and

depth. As part of the experience, students

select a topic they are passionate about and

complete a major research thesis or creative

project—some of which have included

screenplays, fi lms, paintings, engineering

projects, written theses, and more.

Under-graduates from all University schools and

colleges are eligible to participate. For more

information, visit honors.syr.edu.

Study Abroad

Preparing for a music career on a global

scale is crucial for today’s musicians.

Spending a semester abroad will help

Resources and Opportunities:

The Whole Picture

Syracuse University provides substantial resources and facilities to help you achieve

academic success and position you to begin your professional life.

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challenge assumptions, and begin to

develop a worldview beyond your own

cultural experience. About 45 percent of SU

students study abroad at some point in their

college career, and SU’s highly respected

international study program, SU Abroad,

offers semester, summer, short-term, and

yearlong options. Many universities offer

study abroad opportunities, but Setnor is

one of only three major American universities

that actually run their own study abroad

programs for music majors. Students in the

B.A. and B.M. degree programs can apply

to spend a semester in Strasbourg, France,

with academic studies at the SU Center and

performance studies at the Conservatoire

de Strasbourg. A semester in London that

includes academic study at the SU Center

and internships with UK music companies is

available for students in the B.M. and B.S. in

music and entertainment industry programs.

A short-term program in Brazil focused

on community engagement is open to all

students of the school. For more information

on these and other study abroad programs,

visit suabroad.syr.edu.

Internships

As part of your preparation for life after

college, the Center for Career Services will

assist in placing you in local, national, or

international internships that allow you to

develop on-the-job experience while earning

academic credit. Such experiences put

your theoretical knowledge into a real-world

context, enhance your academic credentials,

and give you a competitive edge in the

job market upon graduation. For more

information, visit students.syr.edu/career/

undergrad/internships.htm.

At the Library

The Syracuse University Library provides

comprehensive on-site and online resources,

as well as research support services. Take

advantage of wireless access and laptops for

loan; choose from a variety of comfortable

study spaces; and refuel with beverages

and snacks at Pages café in Bird Library.

Bird Library, the largest library on campus,

houses a Learning Commons and is open

24 hours per day Sunday through Friday

during the academic year. The library’s

diverse collections include more than

3.4 million printed volumes, more than

16,000 online and print journals, and an

extensive collection of maps, images, videos,

microforms, rare books, and manuscripts. It

also includes music scores, printed music,

books and periodicals about music, discs,

cassette tapes, and 33-1/3 rpm recordings.

The adjacent Belfer Audio Laboratory

and Archive contains 340,000 holdings,

including cylinders, discs, and magnetic

tapes of late 19th- and 20th-century

recordings. Library workstations, including

Macs and PCs, are equipped with standard

campus software applications. Also available

are specialized software for multimedia

production, adaptive technologies for

disabled users, a digital imaging center, and

a geographic and statistical information lab.

Computing Network

At SU, you will have access to a broad range

of computing and information technology

services. The University’s campus-wide

high-speed networks, including wireless

in residence halls and buildings, connect

you to e-mail, the Internet, and campus

information and learning systems. You’ll

enjoy high-tech, multimedia classrooms and

collaborative spaces, as well as computer

labs equipped with the latest software

technologies for your academic coursework.

Syracuse University Career Services

Career Services prepares you for the job

search through workshops and critiques

on resume writing, interviewing techniques,

and job search strategies, as well as

individual counseling. The staff will help

you identify your goals and aspirations, as

well as your strengths and weaknesses. It

also offers a job opportunities list and the

chance to interview with visiting recruiters.

In the center’s resource library, you’ll fi nd

information on corporations and government

agencies and an extensive section on

graduate schools.

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Faculty Spotlight

Elisa Macedo Dekaney

Elisa Macedo Dekaney is an associate professor in music education and

teaches courses in the areas of choral, research, and world music, and is one

of the directors of Samba Laranja: the Syracuse University Brazilian Ensemble.

A native of Brazil, she earned a bachelor’s degree in piano performance and

continued her studies in the United States. She has been an active performer

and scholar with publications in the Journal of Research in Music Education,

The Choral Journal, Music Educators Journal, Update, and Contributions to

Music Education, among others. Her book, Travel On and On: Interdisciplinary

Lessons on the Music of World Cultures, is published by Rowman & Littlefi eld

and MENC.

Steven Heyman

Steven Heyman is an associate professor of music and internationally known

pianist. Heyman has premiered dozens of new works throughout the United

States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and Asia. In addition to winning prizes in more

than a dozen national and international piano competitions, he has recorded

on numerous labels, including a 2006 all-Corigliano CD on Black Box that went

on to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance.

He has been on the faculty at Syracuse University since 1989 and is currently

co-chair of the keyboard department. In addition to Syracuse University, he

maintains a busy performing schedule as recitalist, chamber musician, and

concerto soloist. He is also a visiting professor at the Shenyang Conservatory of

Music in Shenyang, China.

Ulf Oesterle

Ulf Oesterle is an assistant professor in music and entertainment industries.

Before arriving at VPA, Oesterle was a visiting professor in the advertising

department at SU and adjunct professor in communications at Le Moyne

College. Oesterle earned a Ph.D. from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public

Communications at SU in 2007 with a dissertation that focused on creative

control in the independent sector of the music industry. His continuing research

interests focus on independent record labels and the use of social media and

emerging technology within the music business. Outside of the classroom,

Oesterle owns an independent record label and artist management company,

has spent time on the air as a radio programmer and host at KRock, and has

experience managing live music events in Central New York.

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Audition Requirements

Submitting Your Music Audition

In Person

• It is to your advantage and recommended

to audition in person.

• Instrumentalists audition without

accompaniment.

• An accompanist will be provided only for

voice auditions; please bring a legal copy

of your sheet music in the key in which

you will sing. Taped accompaniment is not

acceptable.

• Please note that sight-reading will be

included in the in-person audition.

Registration is required for all in-person

events.

To register for an audition, please visit

vpa.syr.edu/musicregistration.

On Campus

In-person auditions are available on

specific dates at the following events on

campus:

• Fall Receptions

• Campus Audition Days

Fall Receptions are campus open house

events held in October and November. Not

all Fall Reception days are also audition

days. More information on Fall Receptions

will be available at admissions.syr.edu in

early fall.

Off Campus

Auditions are available for select

instruments off campus on specific dates

in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York

City, and Washington, D.C. Though these

auditions are off campus, they are still

considered “in person” auditions.

By Mail

• Submit a recording of your audition

on DVD. Submissions may not exceed

20 minutes. CD recordings are not

acceptable.

• Clearly label the outside of your

submission with your full name (including

middle name), e-mail address, primary

instrument, and intended major.

• The recording must be free of background

noise with appropriate balance between

solos and accompaniment. Digital

or artificial accompaniment is not

acceptable.

• On the recording, begin with a statement

giving your full name (including middle

name), phone number, date of recording,

first-year or transfer status, desired major,

instrument, and titles and composers of

works presented.

Applicants may submit their audition in one of two ways, listed below. Auditions may be submitted before or after your application, but

should meet all deadlines.

You must audition in person to be considered for Setnor School of Music scholarship awards.

Send materials to:

Office of Recruitment and Admissions

College of Visual and Performing Arts

Syracuse University

202 Crouse College

Syracuse NY 13244-1010

Deadlines

EARLY DECISION

November 15 - Application due and auditions must be completed.

REGULAR DECISION

January 1 - Application due.

February 1 - In-person Auditions must be completed.

Please visit vpa.syr.edu/prospective-students/fi rstyear/requirements/music for music audition requirements and dates.

I am thrilled that you’ve been able to peruse this guide and learn more about our school. I invite you

to visit vpa.syr.edu/music to ﬁ nd out more information about our programs, our faculty, and exciting

opportunities and events. If you have any questions or are interested in coming to campus for a visit,

please e-mail vpaadmissu@syr.edu. I look forward to getting to know you throughout this process!

Amy

Mertz

Assistant Director, Admissions and Community Programs

Audition Requirements

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At Syracuse University, situated high on a hill

overlooking the City of Syracuse, you’ll enjoy

the best of two worlds. It’s large enough to

offer a wide array of academic programs,

student organizations and performing arts

groups, and a Division I athletics program.

But it’s also small enough to ensure

that you’ll easily feel at home within the

intimate community of your home college.

SU students come from all 50 states

and more than 120 countries, and they

choose from among more than 200 majors

offered in SU’s nine undergraduate schools

and colleges. Regardless of your major

or your home college, you’ll build lasting

relationships with like-minded peers and

mentoring faculty members.

On Main Campus, you’ll fi nd a mix

of classic and contemporary academic

buildings and a sweeping Quad where you

can enjoy lunch, toss a Frisbee, or just

stretch out on the grass for a little idle

skygazing. Residential housing is provided

either on Main Campus or on South

Campus, the latter of which is located

about a mile away and served by a free

shuttle. There are also living and learning

communities to promote connections with

your classmates around common interests.

Most of SU’s 21 residence halls are

equipped with lounge space, laundry rooms,

and recreation space. Many also have a

computer lab, café, or exercise area. Wireless

capabilities are available in most locations

across campus. At mealtime, you can

choose from fi ve residential dining centers,

two student centers with dining services,

numerous cafes, and two campus groceries.

Outside of class, you can choose from

more than 300 student organizations,

including performing arts groups; sports

teams; and student-run print, radio, and

broadcast media, to name a few. Work out,

swim, or join a pick-up basketball game

at one of our recreation facilities; take in

a concert or lecture at Hendricks Chapel;

or get involved in any number of service

opportunities through the Mary Ann Shaw

Center for Public and Community Service.

Opportunities for involvement extend into

the community as well, with the

University-city Connective Corridor initiative linking the

campus with downtown galleries, museums,

theaters, music venues, and cultural

festivals.

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The mini-metropolis of Syracuse, New York,

fuses distinctive neighborhoods,

year-round festivals, parks, professional sports,

destination shopping, and a thriving art,

music, and social scene. View American

impressionism at the Everson Museum of

Art. Hike the trails at Green Lakes State

Park. Browse the shops in historic Armory

Square. You’ll soon fi nd that the University

campus and city community are deeply

intertwined. You can take classes downtown

at SU’s modern Warehouse building, which

houses community art spaces and a creative

problem-solving lab. You may also want

to join faculty, staff, and other students

as they work with the city on planning the

Connective Corridor, a three-mile urban

design project that links the University with

the city’s cultural attractions.

Beyond the community, you may be

tempted to take a road trip. Just down the

road are the Finger Lakes. Venture north

to ski, hike, or gaze at the Adirondack

Mountains. Explore the area’s landscape,

and you’ll soon discover the city and region’s

distinctive character and robust spirit. Join

other Central New Yorkers in capturing the

energy of each of the four seasons: brilliant

color displays in fall, snowy ski trails in

winter, fl ower-fi lled parks in spring, and

balmy beaches in summer.

Come see for yourself. We invite you and

your family to visit Syracuse University to

experience the campus and community, and

meet with our faculty, staff, and students.

The Offi ce of Admissions is open Monday

through Friday and selected Saturdays in

the fall and spring. Call 315-443-3611 in

advance to schedule a visit.

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In New York City

Metropolitan New York Offi ce of Admissions Syracuse University

Joseph I. Lubin House 11 East 61st Street New York NY 10065 212-826-0335

In Los Angeles

Offi ce of Admissions - West Syracuse University 4312 Woodman Avenue Suite 302

Sherman Oaks CA 91423 818-446-2155

Check out your options and register for a visit.

Click “Visit Us” at admissions.syr.edu.

Helpful Information:

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admissions.syr.edu orange@syr.edu

College of Visual and Performing Arts Setnor School of Music Syracuse University 202 Crouse College Syracuse NY 13244-1010 315-443-2769 vpa.syr.edu admissu@syr.edu

Offi ce of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs Syracuse University 200 Archbold North Syracuse NY 13244-1140 315-443-1513 fi nancialaid.syr.edu Areas we visit Syracuse University campus Regional admissions offi ces

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The Office of Disability Services coordinates services and accommodations for students with documented disabilities. For more information, contact 315-443-4498; TTY 315-443-1371; or visit our web page: disabilityservices.syr.edu.

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