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Voice Jury Requirements

Scales

  • Freshmen must prepare and sing a major scale on solfege or a neutral syllable in the key of their choice.
  • Sophomores must prepare and sing a natural minor scale on solfege or a neutral syllable in the key of their choice.
  • Juniors must prepare and sing a harmonic minor scale on solfege or a neutral syllable in the key of their choice.
  • Seniors must prepare and sing a melodic minor scale on solfege or a neutral syllable in the key of their choice.

Repertoire 

  • Students must be prepared to perform the number and type of songs for their degree program and year as laid out in the Private Voice Syllabus.
  • Repertoire may also include solos or ensembles from the semester’s music theatre and opera courses if applicable and approved by the student’s private voice teacher.

Accompanist

  • All music must be performed with piano accompaniment and/or any instrumental collaborators required by the score.
  • The student’s assigned pianist coach will play for the jury.
  • Students are responsible for making sure their pianist has the appropriate music scores and all markings and necessary information for the jury.

Day of the Jury

  • Dress in masterclass or performance attire according to the Voice Program Attire Guidelines.
  • Warm up before you arrive at the jury location.
  • Arrive ready to sing at least ten minutes before your assigned time.

      Jury Evaluation

  • The adjudication panel uses a rubric to evaluate the jury performance. 
  • The passing score for students in the B.M. degree program is 75%. 
  • The passing score for students in the B.A. degree program is 65%. 
  • The jury grade counts as 25% of the student’s private lesson grade.

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