Undergraduate Music Majors

This page contains resources for current undergraduate music majors. 

Handbooks and Advising 

• General Bulletin
• Music Handbooks (current and past years)
• Advising Forms for Music Degree Programs
• Academic Calendar
• Enrollment Dates and Deadlines

Music Capstone

• SAGES Capstone for Music Majors

Recital Class

• Recital Class Performance Schedule (2020-21) 

Ensembles and Lessons

• Ensembles 
• Applied Music Lesson Registration Appointment 
  new or incoming students and returning students with questions
• Pre-Registration Form: Secondary Lessons 
  required before enrolling in SIS

Jury Exams, Ronis Recital, and Concerto Competition

SPRING 2021 - closed May 1, 2021

• Instructions + Submission Form 
• Jury Exam Rosters:
  • MUAP 10: Progress Jury
  • MUAP 20: Level Jury
  • MUAP 30: BA Exit Jury
  • MUAP 35: BS Exit Jury (n/a)
• Recording Appointments with Accompanist:
  ^{Access these through Google Calendar (Network ID). Questions: Jennifer Wright}
  • May 5-8: Harkness Chapel (piano or strings)
  • May 9-10: Spartan Rehearsal Hall (winds/brass, voice, percussion)

PAST AWARDS

• Concerto Competition Winners 
• Ronis Prize Recital Winners 

Facilities 

• Department of Music Facilities Policies & Guidelines
• Room Schedules
• Harkness Chapel Reservation Request
• Classroom Request Form 
  academic classrooms and rehearsal/meeting spaces only
• Practice Room Request Form
  individual practice and virtual lessons
• Music Building Access Request
  card access to music buildings
• Instrumental Locker Request
  ensemble members
• Responsible Use & Security Awareness 
  specialized access to individual rooms

Forms

ONLINE FORMS

• Recital Class Program Information 
• Joan Terr Ronis Memorial Recital Application 
• Jury Petition Form 

PRINTABLE FORMS

• Request for Accompanist 
• Independent Study Agreement
• Student Petition to Music Faculty 

Technology

• The Core Mac Computer Lab (Haydn Hall, 16)
• University Technology [U]Tech
• CIM Technology Assistance, Email: help@cim.edu 

Library Resources

• Explore CWRU's Libraries
• Kelvin Smith Library
• Kulas Music Collection
• Robinson Music Library (CIM)

Accreditation

• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Student Employment

The Department of Music is committed to promoting student employment opportunities that can provide valuable work/education experience. Mutually, the department benefits and grows with the vast talents, insight, and enthusiasm students bring to these roles. 

We are currently accepting applications for the 2021-22 academic year. To apply, complete the CWRU Music: Student Employment Application. 

Office Assistant
Supervisor: Jennifer Wright
Assist with department operations and undergraduate recruitment, Recital Class attendance/programs, classroom reservation requests, building walkthroughs, calendars, and general office tasks.  

Student Ambassador/Special Projects
Supervisor: Jennifer Wright 
Assist with special projects, social media, undergraduate recruitment, department/university events, and welcoming prospective students and their families to campus.

Operations & Events Staff
Supervisor: Summer Canter 
Assist with facilities operations, Denison Music Hall activities, ensemble rehearsals, concert preparation, and provide services during performances/special events. Specials assignments include percussion representative (typically a percussion major) and staff lead (assistant to supervisor). 

Computer Lab Monitor (The Core)
Supervisor: Ken Wendt 
Independently monitor the computer lab during weekend/evening hours, sign out equipment to students/faculty/staff, check returned equipment for damage, notify supervisor of faulty equipment, monitor office supplies for printers, clean monitors and keyboards/mice, and organize lab.

A/V Technician often combined with Computer Lab Monitor position
Supervisor: Ken Wendt 
Provide recording services for ensemble concerts, student recitals, Recital Class and recording sessions, move equipment during events, demonstrate equipment to users, and complete post-production work. Fundamental recording techniques include: microphone placement and operation of recording equipment, comping, mixing, and mastering. Competency with Pro Tools, YouTube, and Zoom. Training provided.