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 Managerjhorn@Illinois.edu

• Sandy HornOffice Assistantslhorn48@Illinois.edu

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

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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 (NetID@Illinois.edu)

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 slhorn48@illinois.edu.

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

Music-Steno@illinois.edu 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