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Division
of Strings Peter Slowik, Director Darrett Adkins, Assistant Professor of Violoncello
Non-Course Requirements Private Study Committee Exams:
Performance Requirement:
1 String students must participate in the Large Ensemble program (Oberlin Orchestra-APST 710; Chamber Orchestra-APST 711; Oberlin Wind Ensemble-APST 720; Contemporary Music Ensemble-APST 723) every semester in residence as assigned. Students must complete a minimum of six semesters of Large Ensembles to fulfill graduation requirements. Students may elect between zero and two credits per registration, and may use any credit in excess of eight toward the free elective requirement (the zero credit option may only be used if a student has registered for 17 credits). Double-degree students are required to participate for the first consecutive eight semesters in residence. Transfer students must register every semester on campus. 2 For violin, viola and cello majors only. One semester must be in APST 805 (Contemporary Chamber Music) or APST 723 (Contemporary Music Ensemble). Only one semester of Contemporary Music Ensemble, APST 843 (Baroque Ensemble), or JAZZ 700 (Jazz Ensemble-Large Group) may be counted toward this requirement (please note that you may not apply a single ensemble experience toward both large and small ensemble requirements). One semester of APST 806 (Advanced String Quartet Seminar), a two-credit course, will satisfy only one semester of the chamber music requirement. All required ensemble credits must be earned in on-campus ensembles. Transfer students are required to participate in a small ensemble in every semester of enrollment up to a maximum of six semesters. Double bass majors are required to take APST 285 (Orchestral Repertoire for Double Bass) for four semesters. It is recommended that Double Bass majors fulfill the other two credits of this requirement with APST 812 (Double Bass Ensemble). 3 These electives are to be chosen from the following: any course in COMP, CNST, CNTP, ETHN, HPRF, JAZZ, MUED, MLIT, TECH, MUTH 301 (Aural Skills V), MUTH 302 (Aural Skills VI), MHST (200 level or above), and MUTH (300 level or above). It is recommended that string majors who intend to pursue graduate study take MUTH 370 (Music of the 20th Century) and a 400-level Music Theory course in Form and Analysis. 4 One course in Music History beyond MHST 101 is required. 5 Violin majors must take one credit of APST 130 (Viola Class) or must satisfactorily complete APST 800 (Chamber Music) or APST 805 (Contemporary Chamber Music) playing viola with the prior approval of the String Department. This requirement may also be waived by examination. 6 Two performances on a student recital (division, studio, or honors recital) are required before the junior recital. Two additional performances on a student recital (see above) may be substituted for the junior recital. 7 The junior and senior recitals may be performed during the first or the second semester, or during Winter Term. The senior recital cannot be given until the junior recital requirement has been satisfied. Major Status. Sophomore Major Status is attained upon completion of: Principal Private Study II on the student's major instrument The First Major Committee Examination Secondary Private Study II (Piano) Junior Major Status is attained upon the completion of: Principal Private Study IV on the student's major instrument The Second Major Committee Examination Student recital (division, studio, or honors recital) appearances one and two Senior Major Status is attained upon completion of: Principal Private Study VI on the student's major instrument The junior recital or student recital (division, studio, or honors recital) appearances three and four Music Theory and Aural Skills Requirement. Students are expected to register for Music Theory and Aural Skills courses each semester until they have completed the requirements. Part or all of these requirements may be waived by placement examination when the student enters Oberlin. Music Theory I-IV and Aural Skills I-IV must be taken concurrently, e.g., a student will register for Music Theory I (MUTH 130 or 131) and Aural Skills I in the same semester. Under certain circumstances, with the permission of the appropriate division director and the Music Theory division director, students will be allowed to take Aural Skills IV and Music Theory IV separately. A student's aural skills requirement must be completed before the senior recital can be scheduled. Double-degree students will resolve any conflicts with these expectations in consultation with their advisors. Electives. A student should select electives based on the following: a minimum of 76 hours of Conservatory course work is required; a minimum of 24 hours of liberal arts is required. Related Programs. For a description of the majors in Baroque violin, Baroque cello/viola da gamba, see the Historical Performance Program. Expository Writing Proficiency. Students with an SAT verbal score below 580 or an ACT score below 24, or a TOEFL score below 600 must complete one course chosen from the RHET 111-119 series. Major Study: Performance (Guitar)
Non-Course Requirements Private Study Committee Exams:
Performance Requirement:
1 Four semesters of participation in APST 822 (Ensemble for Guitarists) are required. All required ensemble credit must be earned in on-campus ensembles. 2 Two courses in Music History beyond MHST 101 are required. 3 Two performances on a student recital (division, studio, or honors recital) are required before the junior recital. 4 The junior and senior recitals may be performed during the first or the second semester, or during Winter Term. The senior recital cannot be given until the junior recital requirement has been satisfied. Major Status. Sophomore Major status is attained upon completion of: Principal Private Study II on the student's major instrument The First Major Committee Examination Secondary Private Study II (Piano) Junior Major Status is attained upon completion of: Principal Private Study IV on the student's major instrument The Second Major Committee Examination Student recital (division, studio, or honors recital) appearances one and two Senior Major Status is attained upon completion of: Principal Private Study VI on the student's major instrument The junior recital or student recital (division, studio, or honors recital) appearances three and four Music Theory and Aural Skills Requirement. Students are expected to register for Music Theory and Aural Skills courses each semester until they have completed the requirements. Part or all of these requirements may be waived by placement examination when the student enters Oberlin. Music Theory I-IV and Aural Skills I-IV must be taken concurrently, e.g., a student will register for Music Theory I (MUTH 130 or 131) and Aural Skills I in the same semester. Under certain circumstances, with the permission of the appropriate division director and the Music Theory division director, students will be allowed to take Aural Skills IV and Music Theory IV separately. A student's aural skills requirement must be completed before the senior recital can be scheduled. Double-degree students will resolve any conflicts with these expectations in consultation with their advisors. Electives. A student should select electives based on the following: a minimum of 76 hours of Conservatory course work is required; a minimum of 24 hours of liberal arts is required. Expository Writing Proficiency. Students with an SAT verbal score below 580 or an ACT score below 24, or a TOEFL score below 600 must complete one course chosen from the RHET 111-119 series. Major Study: Performance (Harp)
Non-Course Requirements Private Study Committee Exams:
Performance Requirement:
1 Six semesters of participation in APST 820 (Ensembles for Harpists) are required. All required ensemble credits must be earned in on-campus ensembles. 2 All harp majors are required to attend APST 814 (Harp Ensemble) during each semester of study at Oberlin, whether taking the class for credit or auditing. 3 Two courses in Music History beyond MHST 101 are required. 4 Two performances on a student recital (division, studio, or honors recital) are required before the junior recital. The junior and senior recitals may be performed during the first or second semester, or during Winter Term. Major Committee Examinations. The examining committee for the First and Second Major Committee Examinations is comprised of the principal private study teacher and the conductors of the large instrumental ensembles. Music Theory and Aural Skills Requirement. Students are expected to register for Music Theory and Aural Skills courses each semester until they have completed the requirements. Part or all of these requirements may be waived by placement examination when the student enters Oberlin. Music Theory I-IV and Aural Skills I-IV must be taken concurrently, e.g., a student will register for Music Theory I (MUTH 130 or 131) and Aural Skills I in the same semester. Under certain circumstances, with the permission of the appropriate division director and the Music Theory division director, students will be allowed to take Aural Skills IV and Music Theory IV separately. A student's aural skills requirement must be completed before the senior recital can be scheduled. Double-degree students will resolve any conflicts with these expectations in consultation with their advisors. Electives. A student should select electives based on the following: a minimum of 76 hours of Conservatory course work is required; a minimum of 24 hours of liberal arts is required. Expository Writing Proficiency. Students with an SAT verbal score below 580 or an ACT score below 24, or a TOEFL score below 600 must complete one course chosen from the RHET 111-119 series. |
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