Current Graduate Students | Department of Music | Case Western Reserve University

Music Graduate Student Association (MGSA)

Merging water fountain outside of Haydn Hall

President
Ellen Sauer Tanyeri

Vice President of Events & Finance
Courtney Nichols

Vice President of Communications
Mary Galvin

GCAS Representative
Simi Olabode

Area VP of Music Education
TBD

Area VP of Historical Performance Practice
Naomi McMahon

Area VP of Musicology
Celine Gosselin

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This page contains resources for current graduate and professional students.

Orientation

The Graduate Studies New Student Orientation for Summer and Fall 2025 will be held online through Canvas, the learning management system used at Case Western Reserve University. An in-person Welcome to Campus event will take place on Tuesday, August 19, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

All Department of Music orientation sessions are required for new/continuing students and will be held in person between August 18–22. Students with extenuating circumstances should contact the Coordinator of Graduate Studies (CGS) for their academic program no later than July 17.

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Advising and Handbooks

First-Year Guide (new students)
Current Students: School of Graduate Studies
General Bulletin (program requirements)
Graduate Music Handbooks (current and past years)
Degree Planning for Graduate Students | Schedule Planner
Sample Documents (language and qualifying exams)

Department Communications

Department of Music CampusGroups
This platform, supported by the Division of Student Affairs, serves as a community engagement hub for students, staff, and faculty.
Student Message Board
The music office uses this Google Group message board to share important announcements with all undergraduate and graduate music students. You can revisit the board to search through past conversations—just be sure you’re logged into your CWRU Gmail account to access it. (Please note: Faculty and staff have a separate group.)

Funding

Digital Tools and Supplies

Many of these shared folders/documents require your CWRU Network ID to view. Please make sure to log in to your CWRU Gmail account (abc123@case.edu).

Shared Google Folders

Ensembles and Marketing Assistants

Colloquium Series Publicity Guide
Design Guide: Event Programs + Publicity (posters, programs, and more)
CWRU Logos + Photos: Contribute or download photos (requires CWRU Network ID)
Helpful Tips: Review 5 tips for using Canva Design.
What is Basic Publicity: Review the publicity guide and submit the form.
Homepage - Take Me to Canva Design

Network Printing

A Network Printer is available in Haydn Hall (Room 216) and Denison Hall (Music Library).

Graduate Student Use
All graduate students are welcome to use the scanning function at the machine. Additionally, printing and copying are available for tasks related to their current roles as Graduate Assistants or Instructors of Record.

Network Printer Instructions

CWRU [Canon] Network Printer Install - macOS

What is my Department ID (Copy Code)?
Your Department ID (Copy Code) has been activated and corresponds to the last four digits of your CWRU Employee/Student ID number. Please use this code for printing, copying, and scanning. If you are unsure of your code or need assistance, please contact Jennifer or her student assistant.

What About My PIN?
The "PIN" field is only required for accessing confidential documents in the print queue at the machine. You can disregard this field (leave it blank).

If you need help troubleshooting or setting up the printer, please contact Ken Wendt for assistance. For urgent issues or support outside regular hours, the Helpdesk is available at 216.368.HELP or help@case.edu.

Other Printing Locations Include:

Kelvin Smith Library: Scanning, multimedia, and digitization services are available.
FedEx Office in Thwing: Professional printing services are available. (fees apply)
wēpa Print Network: Print stations are located across campus.

Offices Supplies

We keep general office supplies (pens, paper, clips, etc.) in the 1st-floor stockroom at Haydn Hall or in the Denison Hall music library. Specialty items can be ordered by emailing Jennifer Wright. CWRU Music: Secondary Lessons Policies & Pre-Registration Form

Forms

Online Forms	Printable Forms
Graduate Student Statement of Interest Graduate Student Request for Travel/Research Funding School of Graduate Studies Forms Graduate Student Applied Lesson Request Form – Required for Historical Performance Practice, Music Education, and Musicology students taking primary or secondary lessons. Policies & Pre-Registration Form for Secondary Lessons – Use this form to request secondary lessons: MUAP 131: Undergraduate Music Majors or Music Minors/Non-Majors MUAP 531: Graduate students enrolled in a program outside of music	DMA/MA Lecture Recital Proposal DMA Recital Proposal Independent Study Agreement and Course Outline Academic Progress Report for Graduate Students HPP Absence Request

Online Forms

Printable Forms

Graduate Student Statement of Interest
Graduate Student Request for Travel/Research Funding
School of Graduate Studies Forms
Graduate Student Applied Lesson Request Form – Required for Historical Performance Practice, Music Education, and Musicology students taking primary or secondary lessons.
Policies & Pre-Registration Form for Secondary Lessons – Use this form to request secondary lessons:
- MUAP 131: Undergraduate Music Majors or Music Minors/Non-Majors
- MUAP 531: Graduate students enrolled in a program outside of music