Conservatory
Student Academic Affairs

The Office of the Associate Deans of the Conservatory provides oversight, support, and information regarding academic requirements, procedures, and regulations to all Oberlin students pursuing course work in music.

Academic Reminders for The Conservatory of Music:
Academic Calendar
Blackboard
Course Grids & Classes
Course Catalog
FAQ's - Conservatory Associate Deans
Gig Referral Service
Misc. Conservatory Events, Classes & Programs
New Courses & Activities
Online schedule of classes
Registration Information
Important Dates to Remember...

Saturday, February 4th	Residence Halls open for Returning Students.
Monday, February 6th	Classes Begin. Check PRESTO for your registration updates as well as the Spring Schedule of Classes for updates (Don't forget to hit your "Refresh" button:)
Monday, February 6th - Wednesday, February 15th	Add/Drop for first and full-module courses. Click Here for Spring Music Theory/Aural Skills Consent information. Don't forget to register for your Secondary Lessons. And sign up for your Small Chamber Groups.
Friday, March 2nd	Deadline for Transfer of Credit.
Monday, March 5th	Last day to declare P/NP or CR/NE or Withdrawoption for 1st module courses. (Or change Variable Hour option for full-semester courses due 4/9/12.)
Thursday, March 15th	Last day to apply for an Academic Leave of Absence (for fall, spring, or full year 2012 leaves.)
Friday, March 23rd	Registration information available on the web for students for Fall 2012 semester.
Saturday, March 24th	1st Module Classes End.
Saturday, March 24th - Sunday, April 1st	Spring Recess!

CONSERVATORY ASSOCIATE DEANS FAQs:

Click here for an easy way to find your consented classes & their CRNs!
*If you took primary private study lessons (PVST) in the previous semester, then you should be consented for lessons. See PRESTO.
*Those wishing to take lessons for 5 or 6 credits must obtain a private study variable hour form only available in Conservatory Bibbins 113.
*Those wishing to study for 2 credit hours (1 or 0 credit - not available) should visit our secondary lessons link.
*"I have tried to register for my lessons, but don't have Deans Consent?" 1) Make sure you're using the correct CRN. 2) E-Mail us and we will address your concerns.

"How Do I get Consent & Register for MUSIC THEORY & AURAL SKILLS?"
*New students should visit the Theory/Aural Skills section of the Conservatory New Student Orientation page or visit the Kohl Jazz Building, Room 309. All students are required to take a placement test during their audition, orientation, or prior to being placed in Theory or Aural Skills.

1. Consent is required for Conservatory & Double Degree students wishing to register or add/drop Music Theory/Intensive Music Theory or Aural Skills level I in the fall.
2. All Music Theory & Aural Skills courses above level I DO NOT require consent during pre-registration in November or April. Please register during your assigned window.
3. All Music Theory & Aural Skills classes will revert to consent during the add/drop period (1st 10 days of class). Register now to avoid being tacked on the end of a long waitlist.
4. Upper Division Music Theory courses (courses beyond 202/203) are no longer consent courses. Please check the on-line course catalog for notes and prerequisites pertaining to these classes before you register. The registrar's Schedule of Classes will list the days/time/instructor/limit for each course.
5. If you are unable to register for a Theory or Aural Skills course because a section is full, you can put your name on a watlist in the Kohl Jazz Building, Room 309.
6. Attention Arts & Sciences Students: Arts & Sciences students must request consent for all Music Theory & Aural Skills courses. Permission to register will not be given until all Conservatory and Musical Studies Majors have been accommodated. Please put your name on a waitlist in the Kohl Jazz Building, Room 309 or e-mail Jeanne Rosecrans if you have further questions.
7. Attention Performance Diploma Students (PDIP): PDIP students should NOT register for theory, aural skills, or music history. Special permission for some PDIP students may be granted by submitting an approval form for these courses available in the Office of the Associate Deans, Bibbins 113. Please submit the semester prior to your registration to avoid long wait-lists.

Classes & Course grids for new and returning Conservatory students.
A pdf of suggested & required courses for each Conservatory major can be found on the Conservatory of Music section of the course catalog.
1. Scroll to the desired division.
2. Click on "Display Programs for this Department."
3. Click on the desired "Area of Study."
4. At the top of the page, "Click here for PDF of Course Distribution Table."
5. From here, browsers like Safari & Firefox will automatically open the pdf or allow you to save it to your disk and open from your desktop. You may need to attempt this from various browsers, as some, like Firefox & Explorer may not be yet able to open the PHP format. Please contact our office and specify your major if you experience difficulty and wish to obtain your grid of classes.

Career Resources: Gig Referral Service
The Gig Referral Service aims to provide Oberlin students with freelance performance opportunities, as well as a chance to help students develop professional and career skills. The office facilitates the hiring of talented student musicians by allowing clients to post information about performance opportunities through the office. The service also aims to provide community members with quality musicians at a competitive cost. Typical gig opportunities arranged through the office include weddings or receptions, corporate functions, and “atmosphere” entertainment. The Gig Referral Service does not post full time job openings or coordinate private lessons. Students who are interested in participating should visit Robertson 129, questions can be directed to gigs@oberlin.edu.

Hire A Musician http://www.oberlin.edu/career/students/music_gig_referral_service.html

More Conservatory Events:
Conservatory Events Calendar
Summer Program/Oberlin in Italy
Community Music School
Creativity & Leadership - Entrepreneurship at Oberlin

*For recorded information on all upcoming Conservatory concerts, including the semester's Senior and Junior Recitals call (440) 775-6933.
Note: Events are subject to scheduling changes; please contact the Office of Concert Production for current information (440) 775-8610.

*For the Artist Recital Series and Opera Theater, please call the Oberlin College Central Ticket Service (CTS) (440) 775-8169.

PRACTICE ROOMS, KEYS, & LOCKERS
Please consult your Student Handbook under the section titled "Regulations and Procedures of the Conservatory of Music" regarding practice room assignments. For specific questions regarding practice room assignments and keys please contact Deborah.Sutorius@oberlin.edu. For questions regarding locker assignments, please contact Heather.Martin@oberlin.edu. Bachelor of Music students will be given preference regarding locker and/or practice room assignments. We cannot guarantee storage for non-major students.