04.06.01 FORTE program
The FORTE program is a ninth semester of tuition-free enrollment for selected music education majors. This semester is devoted exclusively to completion of the student teaching experience. The FORTE program is available to students enrolled in the music education programs (instrumental, vocal or general) who are also enrolled in a second major; e.g. performance, composition, theory, or jazz studies, or in a second degree program (Bachelor of Arts or Science) at the College.
Students must be in good standing in both programs in order to apply, and must be recommended by their music education advisor as well as their studio teacher. Students must apply for the FORTE program by the beginning of the junior year (fifth semester) so that scheduling of courses in the junior and senior years can be adjusted to facilitate student teaching in the ninth semester. All requirements other than student teaching must be completed in eight semesters. Applied study is not available to a student as part of this tuition-free semester. To begin the application process, students should consult with their academic advisor in the Music Education department.
