Individual Performance Studies (MUIP)

Performance Studies combine the development of performance skills and techniques with a growing mastery of the complete repertory of each particular medium. In addition, work in analysis, improvisation, historical, and stylistic issues is integrated into lessons, rehearsals, and performances.

In private instruction, 2-4 hours may be earned in 13 lessons per semester. Where applicable, attendance at Studio Class is required for all music majors (B.A., B.M., B.M.E.). All lessons and rehearsals are spread over the entire span of the semester. Earning of credit is dependent upon completion of the requisite number of lessons, consistent practice, and artistic accomplishment of the repertory as outlined for each year’s level.

Students from departments other than music may begin at any technical and repertory level and may take lessons for elective credit not to exceed a total of 16 hours toward a degree. Private lessons may be taken on a pass/fail basis according to college policy. (The Financial Information section of this catalog furnishes information on lesson fees.) Students who are carrying 18 hours and add private lessons must pay the over-18-hours tuition fees, in addition to the Individual Performance fee.

Each instrument is indicated by section number as follows:

	Liberal Arts Majors		Music Majors (B.A., B.M., B.M.E.)
	Freshman-Senior		Freshman-Sophomore		Junior		Senior
MUIP	101	Piano	201	Piano	301	Piano	401	Piano
MUIP	102	Organ	202	Organ	302	Organ	402	Organ
MUIP	103	Harpsichord	203	Harpsichord	303	Harpsichord	403	Harpsichord
MUIP	104	Voice	204	Voice	304	Voice	404	Voice
MUIP	105	Violin	205	Violin	305	Violin	405	Violin
MUIP	106	Viola	206	Viola	306	Viola	406	Viola
MUIP	107	Cello	207	Cello	307	Cello	407	Cello
MUIP	108	String Bass	208	String Bass	308	String Bass	408	String Bass
MUIP	109	Trumpet	209	Trumpet	309	Trumpet	409	Trumpet
MUIP	110	Horn	210	Horn	310	Horn	410	Horn
MUIP	111	Trombone	211	Trombone	311	Trombone	411	Trombone
MUIP	112	Euphonium	212	Euphonium	312	Euphonium	412	Euphonium
MUIP	113	Tuba	213	Tuba	313	Tuba	413	Tuba
MUIP	114	Flute	214	Flute	314	Flute	414	Flute
MUIP	115	Clarinet	215	Clarinet	315	Clarinet	415	Clarinet
MUIP	116	Oboe	216	Oboe	316	Oboe	416	Oboe
MUIP	117	Bassoon	217	Bassoon	317	Bassoon	417	Bassoon
MUIP	118	Saxophone	218	Saxophone	318	Saxophone	418	Saxophone
MUIP	119	Harp	219	Harp	319	Harp	419	Harp
MUIP	120	Percussion	220	Percussion	320	Percussion	420	Percussion
MUIP	121	Classical Guitar	221	Classical Guitar	321	Classical Guitar	421	Classical Guitar
MUIP	122	Guitar	222	Guitar	322	Guitar	422	Guitar

Students study with members of the Conservatory of Music faculty. In cases where a resident teacher is not available, a qualified off-campus teacher will be procured. Advanced notice is required if a lesson is to be missed. Lessons can be made up in cases of illness, other emergencies, or faculty schedule conflict. If practice requirements are not met, the grade will be lowered.

Minimum practice requirements for MUIP courses:

	Credit	Lesson Length	Practice per week
Liberal Arts Majors:	2 hours	30 minutes	6 hours
B.A. Music Majors:	2 hours	60 minutes	6 hours
B.M. or B.M.E. Majors:	2 hours	60 minutes	6-9 hours (in consultation with teacher)
	3 hours	60 minutes	12 hours
	4 hours	60 minutes	18 hours
B.M. or B.M.E. Majors: Secondary Instrument	2 hours	30 minutes	6 hours

Practice rooms and instrument rentals are included in the Conservatory fee. No refunds are made when private lessons are dropped. See the Financial Information section for more information.

Performance Attainment Levels

Primary Instrument Performance Levels. Attainment levels for keyboard, voice, and orchestral instruments vary for each degree program. These are set by the respective area faculties and are available to each student upon entry into the program. Attainment levels for vocal and keyboard studies are listed in the Conservatory Handbook.

Basic Piano Performance Level. A piano proficiency level is outlined for all Conservatory students and varies by degree program. Attainment levels for “Non-Piano Majors” are listed in the Conservatory Handbook.

MUIP 223. Class Piano I. Limited to music majors with minimal or no keyboard background needing to meet basic piano proficiency requirements. (2, lin)

MUIP 224. Class Piano II. Continuation of above. Prerequisite: MUIP 223 or proficiency. (2, lin)

MUIP 225. Class Piano III. Continuation of above. Prerequisite: MUIP 224 or proficiency. (2, lin)

MUIP 226. Class Piano IV. Continuation of above. Prerequisite: MUIP 225 or proficiency. (2, lin)

MUIP 227. Class Piano V. Designed for music majors with previous background in piano who need assistance to meet basic piano requirements. Particular emphasis on technical development through study of scales, arpeggios, and chords; study of harmonization, reading, and performance also included. Prerequisite: MUIP 226 or proficiency. (2, lin)

MUIP 232. Collaborative Vocal Coaching. Established teams of singers and pianists receive in-depth training in practice, rehearsal and performance techniques, with emphasis on style, interpretation and collaboration. May be repeated. (2, lin)

MUIP 328. Organ Improvisation. Private organ lessons focusing on the art of classical improvisation. May be repeated. (2, lin)

Revision Date: May 1, 2008

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