Departmental Distinction
To receive departmental distinction, a senior music major must be nominated by a faculty member and confirmed as eligible by a two-thirds vote of the Music Department faculty. Eligibility nominations are based on evidence of sustained academic and musical excellence. Eligible seniors will be notified by October 1. After receiving nomination, senior candidates wishing departmental distinction must complete an Application for Departmental Distinction in Music (available in the Music Office) and return the application to the Music Office by November 17.
Typically, distinction candidates complete a project directly relating to their major, for example:
BM performance |
a full recital presented with appropriate accompanying research |
BA Music, History-Literature emphasis |
a major research paper |
BM or BA, Theory-Composition |
a significant composition, publicly performed |
BM Music Education or |
a paper or presentation documenting exploration into a music education-related topic |
BM Church Music |
a full recital, a hymn festival, or other service planned and led by the candidate |
All projects must be approved by a faculty advisor and by the music department chair. All projects are evaluated by a committee of three faculty members, selected by the music department chair. Evaluations are shared with the full music faculty, and a two-thirds majority vote determines the candidates who will receive distinction.
The deadline to complete 2009-2010 Distinction projects is Friday, April 30, 2010. Last day for a Senior Distinction Recital is May 2, 2010.
