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Honors
The attainment of honors in music requires work that is, and has been consistently throughout the major, of the highest distinction. Ways of demonstrating that distinction include completing successfully an honors project, achieving high marks in one's course work, being a vital member of department ensembles, and attending regularly the concerts, recitals, and lectures sponsored by the department.
Upon nomination by the music faculty, a student may apply for honors in the Spring semester of their junior year. Students applying for honors must satisfy the following requirements:
- A 3.2 GPA overall and a 3.5 GPA in the major earned by the Fall semester of the senior year and sustained to graduation.
- Two courses at the 200 level or above, to be completed in addition to the ten required for the music major.
- An honors project
The honors project consists typically of a full solo recital, a thesis, a composition, or a composition portfolio. The candidate for honors will work on his or her project together with a faculty member. Students will work on their honors project either in an Independent Study (MUS 395) or Applied Music, Advanced (MUS 355).
Honors in Music will be granted following the recommendation of the music faculty. Students should be aware that simply fulfilling the requirements above (GPA, the honors project, and additional courses) does not insure the conferral of honors.