04.01.01.05 Humanities/Science: Non-English Language Requirement for Music Education Majors New York State requires that all candidates for teacher certification must study a language other than English at the college level or demonstrate equivalent study. “Equivalent Study” may be demonstrated by: A score of 4 or higher on an AP language exam (French, German, Latin, Spanish)…
04.01.01.04 Humanities/Science elective component The Eastman School expects all of its students to explore a diverse range of academic disciplines, develop strong intellectual perspectives, and be able to voice these convincingly. The Humanities Department fosters curiosity and engages students in the study of literature, languages, film, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, and art history. In…
04.01.01.03 Colloquium (EIC101) This is a one-semester presentation series that introduces students to the broad scope of music and musicians at the Eastman School; it emphasizes the practical aspects of music as well as the philosophical, pedagogical, historical, and social underpinnings of music practices in the broadest sense.
04.01.01.02 Music academic component The theory core curriculum On the basis of theory placement exams administered before the start of the fall semester, students are sorted into one of three groups: those ready to enter the regular theory core, those needing fundamentals before entering the core, and honors students. Students who place into the regular…
04.01.01.01 Performance component Eight semesters of applied lessons All undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Music degree program will be assigned to a faculty studio for their applied lessons. Each year, through the junior year, students will be expected to pass a jury performed before a faculty panel; piano majors are expected to perform an…
04.01.01 Core curriculum The components of the Bachelor of Music degree common to all majors are referred to as the core curriculum. Each major features specific departmental requirements above and beyond the core which, when combined, will total a minimum of 120 credits necessary for the Bachelor of Music degree. Any variations or exceptions to…
04.01 Curriculum Individual Audit Sheets for the BM Degree Bachelor of Music Degree Requirements for Applied Music Majors Bachelor of Music Degree Requirements (other majors)
04.00.03 Re-admission to the Undergraduate Degree Program Students who have not been continuously registered for more than one semester, or students who have been on inactive status for more than four semesters, must re-apply for admission and re-audition for studio placement. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the Office of…
04.00.02 Continuous Undergraduate Registration Undergraduates are required to be continuously registered at the Eastman School of Music. This means that undergraduate students must register every fall and spring semester from their first semester of study until their degree is completed. There are two options that enable undergraduate students to maintain continuous enrollment when not registered…
04.00.01 Residency requirements It is expected that Bachelor of Music degree students, including those pursuing a double major, will complete their degrees through a minimum of eight semesters of full-time study during the regular academic year. A semester of full-time enrollment comprises courses totaling a minimum of 12 credits. Note that satisfactory academic progress in the…