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NEW GRADUATE ORIENTATION
UI SCHOOL OF MUSIC
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
School of Music Graduate Orientation
August 2015
This Sunday …. August 23!
Visiting speaker, Dr David Cutler in Smith Memorial Hall, Room 25
•3:00 PM – “Average Student, Savvy Student”
•5:00 PM – “A Life in the Arts: Nine BIG Ideas on Career & Financial Success”
This event replaces the annual School of Music Fall Convocation
Help from Academic Affairs
• Jenny PhillipsOffice [email protected]
• Sandy HornOffice [email protected]
MUSIC GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS LIBRARY
Section of MPAL’s homepage
(library.illinois.edu/mux)
KRANNERT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Music OrientationAnne Kopera, Ph.D., Assistant DeanGraduate College
Illini Union BookstoreNE entrance3rd floor
Coble Hall801 S. Wright St.(Main Desk, 2nd floor)
Altgeld Hall
The Quad
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Staying Informed and Connected
• Website• GradLinks• Social
Media
THE GRADUATE COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN WWW.GRAD.ILLINOIS.EDU
Graduate Student Academic Services (GSAS)
Student registration and records
Academic policy
Academic conflict resolution
Navigating problems and conflicts, including options to resolve problems
Referrals to useful resources
Coaching to determine what you can do to avoid or minimize problems and conflict
Office of External Fellowships
SEARCHBrowse our Fellowship Opportunities database to find a fellowship that’s right for you
LEARNTake our grant-writing workshops and learn the art of proposal writing
REFINEUtilize our one-on-one proposal review service to create your most competitive proposal
Career Development
SUCCEEDGet tools you need to succeed in graduate school and beyond EXPLOREDiscover broad and exciting career options that use your advanced skills SEARCHLand the job for you with effective application materials and interview preparation CONNECTMake connections with alumni and employers in your chosen fields
Web Resources and Video Tutorials
Assistantship Clearinghouse
Career Development
Financial Literacy
Finding Fellowships
Mentoring
Orientation Videos
Thesis Deposit
Tips for Success
Tip 1: Take Ownership of Your Degree
Know requirements, policies, and deadlines
Check out Handbooks and Web sites
Seek out opportunities
Tip 2: Create a Plan for Studies and Career
Develop a Timeline
Plan for degree milestones and end date for your degree
Include what you want to learn or do
Prepare for your careers
What are the unwritten expectations in for your profession?
Ask Questions; ask again
Connect with peers in your field
Seek out mentoring and advising
Get to know faculty and staff
Use campus resources
Let us know if you need help
Tip 3: Communicate!
Academic and Research Integrity
Importance of Trust• Cheating• Plagiarism • Fabrication• Falsification• Facilitating Infractions
Consequences• Loss of Trust• Sanctions
–Lowered Grades–Failing Grades–Dismissal–Career Impact
Reminders Verify your personal information in Student
Self-Service
Set up and check your Exchange Email Account ([email protected])
Take your transcripts to the Graduate Admissions Office
If you have a fellowship, turn in your notice of appointment to the Graduate College Fellowship Office.
See details at www.grad.illinois.edu/quick-guide
Taking Care of Yourself
Health and Wellness
Financial Wellness
Work/Life Balance
Knowing when to ask for help
NEW GRAD STUDENTWelcome Reception
Monday, 8/24, 4-6 p.m., Illini Union
BRING YOUR I-CARD!
SCHOOL OF MUSIC INFORMATION
http://go.illinois.edu/GradResources
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE
Friday, August 21
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Room 5047 MB
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
• Register by the 10th Day of Classes: 9/4/15
• Only Register for 400- or 500-level Courses
COURSE PERMISSION (music courses only)
Course Permit (OverRide) Form (http://go.illinois.edu/MusicOverRide) .
Submit the form, and then complete the following steps in order to finish the override request: 1.Print the form that is sent to your @illinois.edu email address2.If instructor approval is required, obtain the faculty member's signature and consent (may be done via email)3.Submit the form to Sandy Horn, School of Music Academic Affairs Office (Room 3074 Music Building); or, forward via email the webform and the instructor's consent to [email protected].
If registration in a duplicate course is desired (i.e., two sections of MUS 450, Advanced Ensemble), please email the completed form directly to Sandy Horn.
SCHOOL OF MUSIC RESOURCES
Music OperationsDr. Nathan Mandel: Operations Manager
Chad Wahls: Facilities Manager and Electronics SupportJoy McClaugherty: Copy Center and Music Reception
John Minor: Piano TechnicianXiaoyi Zha: Properties Room assistant
Mora Novey: Copy Center assistant
Who does what?
• Dr. Nathan Mandel: Properties (keys/lockers/equipment); Scheduling and Events; Instructional Support.
• Chad Wahls: Maintains facilities and is our liaison with F and S; in-house project manager for construction projects; telephone and communications; maintains and repairs audio and video equipment in the classrooms and offices.
• Joy McClaugherty: Manages the copy center (programs, mailers, copy machines, etc.); music-main receptionist; assists with scheduling and events calendar; music announcements email; etc.
• John Minor: tunes and repairs ALL SoM pianos.
Building/Facilities Use• Facilities are for registered School of Music students only.• Classrooms are unlocked during the day M – F starting at
7:45 am.• Audio/Video – MB 1160/audio cabinet access.• Classroom requests: ATLAS scheduler.• Classroom etiquette
– If you move desks around, please put the chairs back for the next teacher.
– Wipe the white boards when you are done. DO NOT use permanent marker.
– If you require extra desks for your classroom, please see Dr. Mandel, don’t move them from other rooms.
– If you or your students spill something, WIPE IT/CLEAN IT UP.– Do not move the piano.– Notify Dr. Mandel or Mr. Wahls of any problems in the
classrooms!
Practice Rooms- Teaching of private lessons in School of Music/State
facilities is a violation of University policy, and is against State law. (PLP/VLP/classes are exempt)
- Pianos should not be moved between rooms.- No food or drink (other than water) is allowed in
practice rooms.- Clean up after yourself – please be courteous to your
colleagues.- LOCK THE DOOR when you are done.- DO NOT cover the windows.- Sign up sheets are optional, but should be respected.- Email music-equipment for problems with practice
rooms, and John Minor for piano maintenance.
Restrooms• Be courteous to others using the restroom.• FLUSH the toilet when you are done.• Please sit on the toilet, they are not made to stand on
or squat on.• If you make a mess, clean it up.• Dispose of personal hygiene products IN the supplied
receptacles.• Wash your hands when you are done and help keep
the SoM clean and sanitary.• Report anything that needs attention to a Staff
member!!!• Be kind and courteous, and don’t forget to thank our
Building Service Workers (Rochelle, Mike, and Ed)
Assigned Teaching Spaces
• Assigned to you for practice and teaching ONLY. Rooms are not kitchens or bedrooms.
• GA’s assigned to the MB and SH are required to vacate their space and return their keys by May 13, 2015.
• Instrumental GA’s are welcome to sign out practice rooms for teaching studio lessons in the case of scheduling conflicts.
• Remember – no private teaching!
Copy Center and Reception
Mail Mailboxes Incoming Mail/Deliveries Outgoing Mail Campus Mail
Copying/Printing
[email protected] Codes Paper (sizes, color, card) Binding Programs
Miscellaneous
Supplies Faxing Lost and Found
SCHOOL OF MUSIC FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Tuition
• Fine and Applied Arts Rate• Credit Range (registrar.illinois.edu)
• Range I: 12+ hours• Range II: 6-11 hours• Range III: 1-5 hours• Range IV: 0 hours
• Withdrawal Schedule• Fall tuition and fee due date: September 28th• Payment plan: https://paymybill.uillinois.edu
Fees
• Academic Facility Maintenance Fund Assessment (AFMFA)
• General Fee• Service Fee• Health Service Fee• Health Insurance Fee• Library and Information Technology Fee• Transportation Fee• Student-initiated Fees
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
•Assistantship Clearinghouse: http://www.grad.illinois.edu/assistantships
•Fellowship Opportunities: http://www.grad.illinois.edu/fellowships• Kate Neal Kinley
•Grants and Awards: http://www.grad.illinois.edu/grants-awards• Conference Travel Awards• Dissertation Grants• Emergency Grants
•Virtual Job Board: http://www.grad.illinois.edu/job-boards
•Krannert Center Assistantships
QUESTIONS& ANNOUNCEMENTS
Breakouts: 10:45 – 11:15 am
Option 1 – DMA students (1201 MB) Prof Bashford
Option 2 – Master of Music Education (3003 MB) Prof Barrett
Option 3 – Master of Music (here) Prof Redman
Musicology and Artist Diploma Students can enjoy a short break!
Final Events
• 11:30am (here) – Presentation for International Students only
• 12 noon – Lunch for everyone and a Presentation by the Graduate Employees Association
THE DMA PROGRAM
• Many concentrations – requirements vary
Especially for:• Jazz• Choral Conducting• Wind and Band Conducting
PROGRESSION THROUGH ACADEMIC
COURSES
Sequence of academic courses for most DMA
concentrations1) Review classes (if required after entrance exams)
2) MUS 528A (gateway to advanced musicology classes)
3) Advanced musicology classes; advanced theory classes
Don’t sign up for MUS 528A (Research and Bibliography)
if…
• You have entered with “limited status”
• Have requirements to take 501A or 501B (the music history review classes – exam results will be distributed Friday morning)
Don’t sign up for advanced musicology courses in the
MUS 518-524 sequence until…
•You have passed any required music history review class (501A or 501B) at a grade of B- or higher
•Have taken 528A (Research and Bibliography) and achieved a grade of B- or higher
Don’t sign up for advanced music theory courses in the MUS 400 sequence until…
•You have passed any (relevant) required music theory review class (502A or 502 B) at a grade of B- or higher (results of the theory exam will be distributed Friday)
Cognates
• 8 hours of cognate study (usually 2 classes)
• See graduate handbook for list of approved cognates
• Figure out your cognate during Year 1. Needs approval.
ENSEMBLES
• Ensemble requirement varies by concentration/division (important for Perf/Lit students)
• 4 hours of MUS 450 (advanced ensemble) can count towards the degree; up to 6 by petition
• Curricular requirement for orchestral instrumentalists (4 semesters): see Handbook
ANNUAL REVIEW
• Required by the Graduate College for all students
• Happens every year, toward the end of the spring semester
• 3 part process:• Student evaluation• Faculty evaluation• Written feedback to student
Final Events in Smith 25
• 11:30am – Presentation for International Students only
• 12 noon – Lunch for everyone and a Presentation by the Graduate Employees Association