Instrumental Studies
Types of Juries
- MUAM — (For performance majors only) Petition for Acceptance and Continuance in Applied Music
This is the regular semester petition for acceptance and continuance in applied music lessons for music performance majors. The jury is composed of a minimum of 3 faculty members. As an integral part of each jury examination, a repertory list MUST be submitted by the student and certified by the major teacher. In all cases the decision of the jury is final. Evidence of continuing maturity in technical, musical and performing skills must be demonstrated in the jury at the conclusion of each long semester. Students who do not meet these requirements must be advised of their deficiencies by their applied instructor, Area Coordinator or Division Chair as is appropriate.
- MUAC ( Concentration) MUAS ( Secondary) MUAG ( undergraduate early music) – Petition for Acceptance and Continuance in Applied Music
For Level:
Level- 1500- pre UDE ( e.g. 1504= violin/1505= viola/1506=cello/ 1507= doublebass/1508=flute/1509=oboe/1511=clarinet/1512=saxophone/1513=bassoon/1514= French horn/1516=trumpet/1517=trombone/1518=euphonium/1519=tuba/1522=harp/ 1527=classical guitar)
Level 3500- post UDE ( e.g. 3504= violin/ 3505 = viola etc. )
Level 5500- masters
Level 6500- doctoral
This exam is the regular semester petition for acceptance and continuance in applied music lessons for those in Concentration level lessons (MUAC), Secondary lessons (MUAS), or undergraduate early music lessons (MUAG.) The jury is composed of a minimum of 3 faculty members. As an integral part of each jury examination, a repertory list MUST be submitted by the student and certified by the major teacher. In all cases the decision of the jury is final. Evidence of continuing maturity in technical, musical and performing skills must be demonstrated in the jury at the conclusion of each long semester. Students who do not meet these requirements must be advised of their deficiencies by their applied instructor, Area Coordinator or Division Chair as is appropriate.
- CONCENTRATION PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION (Exit Jury)
The purpose of the examination is to determine whether a concentration level student has reached a sufficient level of proficiency in technical, musical and performing skills. The examination will be given in place of the jury examination and must be given no later than the semester in which the 12th concentration credit hour is attempted. Passing the examination before the required numbers of credit hours are earned in no way reduces the number of credit hours of concentration study required on the student’s degree plan.
- UPPER DIVISION EXAMINATION (Replaces the Fourth Semester Jury)
The purpose of the examination is to determine the student’s qualifications to register for MUAM or MUAC 3000 level applied music courses. The examination must be administered to all music majors at the conclusion of the fourth consecutive long semester of study at the MUAM or MUAC level. It will be given in place of the Jury Examination. The jury is composed of a minimum of 3 faculty members. As an integral part of each jury examination, a repertory list MUST be submitted by the student and certified by the major teacher. In all cases the decision of the jury is final.
For additional questions, please contact the division Administrative Coordinator
Piano
For additional information and resources, please visit the UNT Piano Studio website: Piano Homepage
Vocal Studies
For additional information and resources, please reference the jury page of the vocal studies handbook: Studio Voice Syllabus and Guidelines | Vocal Studies
Percussion
For specific information on the percussion juries and barrier exams, please visit the percussion website: Percussion Homepage
Results
Each division has a specific rubric for grading juries. Jury results will be forwarded to all instructors after all juries are completed in your area. Please contact your instructor to review jury comments and grades. In some cases, divisions have chosen for comments to be anonymous.
Division Contacts
Division of Instrumental Studies
Carole Overturf: Carole.Overturf@unt.edu
Divisions of Vocal and Keyboard Studies
Diana Cooley: Diana.Cooley@unt.edu