Independent and Advanced Study
Independent and Advanced Study covers a variety of activities. Admission to these courses will be subject to the approval of the DUS and the instructor.
Research Independent Study (Music 191) is for directed reading, research, and musical analysis within a prescribed area of music literature. A written proposal must be submitted and approved by the instructor and the DUS; the student should enroll during the regular registration period (not during Drop/Add). This project is to culminate in a substantial paper of larger scope.
Advanced Study in Musical Performance (Music 179) is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, by permission. For advanced students who have already been enrolled in applied music, these courses require a half-recital at the end of one semester or a full recital after two semesters (with a jury at the end of the first semester). Approval by the instructor is required for registration.
Advanced Study in Conducting (Music 177) is open to juniors and seniors who have taken Music 128 or 129, with the permission of the instructor.
Advanced Study in Composition (Music 161) consists of weekly individual lessons with members of the composition faculty. It is open to students who have taken Music 151S and/or 152S, with the permission of the instructor.
For more information, please contact Susan Dunn, Director of Undergraduate Studies.