Indiana University School of Music Department of Recording Arts We are delighted that you have expressed interest in the Department of Recording Arts at the Indiana University School of Music. As one of the world s premier music schools, the Indiana University School of Music attracts the finest performers, composers, music scholars, and teachers of our time. The school produces stellar graduates who perform and teach around the globe. Applicants should read all instructions carefully To attend the School of Music, undergraduate applicants must first gain admission to Indiana University. For university undergraduate admission requirements and an online application, go to www.admit.indiana.edu. We look forward to receiving your application, and to meeting you. Recording Arts degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Recording Arts Bachelor of Science in Music and an Outside Field (B.S.O.F.) This curriculum provides a double focus in music and another area approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Outside fields may be (1) an area other than music; (2) School of Music associate degrees in technology (Recording Arts, costume construction, stagecraft, or string instrument technology); or (3) an interdisciplinary individualized music cognate area. Audio Faculty Jake Belser, Adjunct Instructor. Fallon Stillman, Academic Specialist Travis Gregg, Coordinator of Audio Production. Mark Hood, Adjunct Instructor. Andrew Hopson, Assistant Professor of Theater, Adjunct Instructor in Audio. Wayne Jackson, Associate Professor of Music and Manager of Audio Operations. Konrad Strauss, Professor of Music, Chair of Audio Department. Michael Stucker, Lecturer. Recording Arts Admission 2010 pg. 1
Contact Information: Website: www.music.indiana.edu/department/audio Email: audio@indiana.edu Telephone 812-855-1087 Recording Arts Admission Requirements Associate of Science in Recording Arts (A.S.) Bachelor of Science in Recording Arts (B.S.) Recording Arts Applicants for the Recording Arts program must complete the Music Audition/Interview application and submit the following portfolio materials by December 1, 2009: Recording Arts applicant questionnaire, portfolio of artistic and creative work, two letters of recommendation, an essay, and a copy of your high school (and college) transcript (please note that this is in addition to the transcript you send to university admissions). A musical audition is not required for admission. Applicants for the Recording Arts program will be accepted for Fall admission only. It is not possible to begin the Recording Arts program at any other time. A limited number of students will be invited for an on-campus interview. Interviews are scheduled during audition weekends through the Office of Music Admissions and Financial Aid. For further information you may contact the Recording Arts Office at the following telephone number: 812-855-1087 or e- mail audio@indiana.edu Recording Arts Application 1. Questionnaire a. Describe your musical education and skills. b. Describe your technical and audio skills and experience. c. Describe your computer skills and experience. d. What are your musical likes and dislikes? e. What are your goals for entering the Recoding Arts program? f. What are your career goals? g. Why have you chosen Indiana University? 2. Portfolio The portfolio can include any of your artistic, creative, and technical work. Some examples might be CDs you have recorded, produced, or played on as a musician; musical repertoire; web design; computer programming; visual arts, film or video; electronics projects; etc. Submissions may be on CD, DVD, photographs, URLs, and print materials. 3. Two letters of recommendation from teachers or musical instructors. 4. Essay Write a paper of 3-5 pages on one of the following topics: a. Choose an artist or recording and discuss its significance to you as a musician. Recording Arts Admission 2010 pg. 2
b. Choose a piece of equipment or technological innovation and discuss its impact on audio production and the entertainment industry. c. Choose a film or videogame and discuss its use of sound and how it enhances the storyline. General Applicant Information Indiana University School of Music Application Information 2009 2010 School of Music, Office of Music Admissions and Financial Aid, 1201 East Third Street, MU 101, Bloomington, Indiana 47405 (812) 855-7998; musicadm@indiana.edu Application Dates Entry Date Application Date September 2010 December 1, 2009 Audition and Interview Schedule January 15, 16, 2010 February 5, 6, 2010 March 5, 6, 2010 Interview Information All interviews are held on campus in Bloomington, Indiana. The Indiana University School of Music Department of Recording Arts does not offer regional interviews. Specific information regarding interview requirements and dates is included in the School of Music bulletin; please read all instructions carefully. The Bulletin is available online at www.indiana.edu/~bulletin/iub/music Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible after an application is received. A confirmation letter will be mailed soon after your interview has been scheduled. On your audition weekend you will be scheduled for an interview between 9 a.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday. Please make your travel plans after your receive an official confirmation of your interview date and time. Because of faculty availability and the number of applicants, it may not be possible to honor special requests for particular days or times within the weekend. Prospective Recording Arts students are encouraged to sit in on audio classes. Please contact the Audio Department to make arrangements. It may be necessary to arrive on campus a few days early to observe an audio class. Recording Arts Admission 2010 pg. 3
Completed applications received by the December 1, 2009 deadline will receive priority treatment throughout the admissions process. Applications received after the deadline will still receive consideration for admission, but may not receive the audition/interview date of their choice and may be at a disadvantage for School of Music scholarship consideration. In addition, each request to reschedule any portion of your schedule will result in a $50.00 rescheduling fee. The School of Music application may be downloaded from our website at http://www.music.indiana.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply.shtml For further assistance you may call 812-855-7998, fax 812-856-6086 or e-mail at musicadm@indiana.edu Ad-Hoc Interviews and Telephone Interviews If you are unable to attend one of the official audition dates sponsored by Music Admissions and Financial Aid, it may be possible to arrange an ad hoc interview. In general, students are discouraged from arranging ad hoc interviews until after the final March audition weekend. Contact the Audio Department to arrange an ad hoc interview. Once the ad hoc interview has been scheduled, submit the audition application and indicate the date of the ad hoc interview. Please note that the Audio Department is neither required nor obligated to grant ad hoc interviews. In some cases a telephone interview may be acceptable; however, it is the preference of the Audio Department that students come to the School of Music for on-campus interviews. This will give students a chance to view our facilities and meet faculty and audio students. Admissions Decisions Once your application is complete and after all required materials have been submitted to the Music Admissions and Financial Aid Office and to the University or International Admissions, and following the final audition weekend, admission decisions will be made. In general students will be notified of the decision in the second or third week of March. An official admission decision letter will be sent by mail. Please be sure to keep your mailing address current with all admission offices. Financial Aid and Scholarships Need-based aid is offered to qualified applicants and their families from the Indiana University Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA). Although not required, we encourage you to apply for federal financial aid. To do so you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend that you submit the FAFSA by March 1, 2010. The FAFSA form is available from most high school guidance offices or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please note that international students are not eligible to submit the FAFSA. Recording Arts Admission 2010 pg. 4
The School of Music administers merit-based scholarships and assistantships. Decisions about scholarships and assistantships are generally made by April 1st. Official award letters are sent via mail and are not given verbally. For additional financial aid and scholarship information you should look into the Honors college. http://www.indiana.edu/~iubhonor/ Students from Indiana who are high academic achievers may apply for the Wells Scholar program: http://www.indiana.edu/~wsp/ and the Hudson and Holland Scholars program for minority applicants: http://www.indiana.edu/~hhsp/ Basic Musicianship Test Audio students who are planning on enrolling in T151 and have fewer than two semesters of college-level music theory, must take the Basic Musicianship Test. This evaluation is aural and written and will determine a student s placement in beginning theory classes. The test will be given during the audition weekends. You will receive your test time along with a written confirmation of your audition/interview schedule. Please note that this test is not required of Audio students intending on enrolling in Z101 and Z111. Undergraduate Applicants Undergraduate applicants to the School of Music at Indiana University must send materials to two different offices: (1) Office of Music Admissions and Financial Aid. (2) University Office of Admissions or Office of International Admissions. Materials must be submitted to the appropriate office by the appropriate deadlines. Errors in submission of your materials may delay the review of your application for admission and scholarship. Please review this information carefully. Application Steps If you are a Domestic Undergraduate Applicant, you must: Apply to the Indiana University School of Music and submit the required audition application to the Music Admissions Office. Audition/interview application. Application materials, portfolio, and transcript. If native language is not English, must submit a TOEFL score. Apply to Indiana University through the University Admissions Office. For application materials, contact them at 812-855-0661 or e-mail to iuadmit@indiana.edu You may also apply on-line at https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=iu-bla Application (prefer on-line application) Recording Arts Admission 2010 pg. 5
Application fee $55.00 (make checks payable to Indiana University) Counselor s signature Current high school transcripts SAT or ACT scores If you are a Domestic Transfer Applicant, in addition to the domestic undergraduate checklist above, you must also: Submit official transcripts from each college previously attended to both the Music Admissions Office and to the IU University Admissions Office. If you are an International Undergraduate Applicant, you must: Apply to the Indiana University School of Music and submit the required audition application to the Music Admissions Office. Audition application. Application materials, portfolio, and transcript. If native language is not English, you must submit a TOEFL score. Apply to Indiana University through the International Admissions Office. For application materials, contact them at 812-855-4306 or intladm@indiana.edu You may also apply on-line at https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=iu-bla Application (should apply on-line) Application fee of $65.00 (make checks payable to Indiana University) Counselor s signature Official academic records (transcripts, diplomas, etc) SAT 1 or ACT scores Document of financial support (proof of funding) If you are an International Transfer student, in addition to following the international undergraduate checklist above, you must also: Submit official academic records to the Office of Music Admissions and Financial Aid. If you have questions about the International Application for Admission, please contact the Office of International Admissions at intladm@indiana.edu or by telephone at (812) 855-4306. Recording Arts Admission 2010 pg. 6