College of Visual and Performing Arts Setnor School of Music

College of Visual and Performing Arts Setnor School of Music

Why The Setnor School of Music? Scholarship in Action. Committed to providing professional-level training to young musicians within the context of the liberal arts, the Rose, Jules R., and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University offers an extraordinary range of options. You can choose to pursue minors and in many cases second majors outside of music while you practice your instrument, go to rehearsals, and perform recitals. You ll not only work hard in the classroom and studio, but also collaborate with others across campus and around the globe. The school recognizes its role and responsibilities as a citizen of the University community and of the larger culture, and so is committed to serving the community through outreach and education and to creating an environment in which all can develop their gifts. Our faculty consists of active, innovative artists and scholars who are passionate about what they do. And this passion is contagious. You will be pushed to exceed existing boundaries of human expression and will never be confined to one aesthetic or point of view. Ann Clarke Dean

Transformative Learning: From Theory to Practice Today s working musicians are entrepreneurs able to perform, compose, arrange music, teach, market themselves, and handle their own business affairs. The Setnor School of Music is positioned to help you prepare for such portfolio careers. We have four departments devoted to precisely what you need to be successful today: performance, composing and arranging, teaching, and music business. In addition to classes, we offer a variety of co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities to help you further develop these skills, such as teaching lessons in the Community Music Division, developing business plans through the Center for Live Music in the 21st Century, making and marketing recordings through our two student-run record labels, and being involved in a variety of student-run organizations and ensembles. Patrick M. Jones, Ph.D. Professor of Music Director, Setnor School of Music 2 Syracuse University (USPS 372-590) Volume 38, Number 15 July 2012 Syracuse University is an official bulletin of Syracuse University and is published 16 times a year: one time in May and 15 times in July by Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244. Periodicals postage paid at Syracuse, New York 13244. Postmaster: Send address corrections to Syracuse University, Undergraduate Admissions Processing Center, 621 Skytop Road, Suite 160, Syracuse, NY 13244-5290. The School of Music program guide is a joint production by Syracuse University s Division of Enrollment Management and Office of Publications.

Inside B.A. in Music... 5 Composition... 8 Music Education... 11 Performance... 15 Music and Entertainment Industries... 19 Music Industry... 20 The Bandier Program... 22 Resources and Opportunities... 24 Faculty Spotlight... 26 Audition Requirements... 29 Campus Life... 30 The City... 31 Meet SU... Inside Back Cover vpa.syr.edu 3

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B.A. in Music The bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree in music is for students with a variety of interests in music and is particularly appropriate for those wanting to devote more time to liberal arts studies, pursue a minor in another discipline, or perhaps even a double major. This flexible degree program allows you to focus on learning about music, develop your musicianship, and prepare for a variety of careers. Graduates with a B.A. in music from the Setnor School of Music pursue graduate study and careers in such areas as musicology, music theory, business, law, and arts administration. MUSIC PERFORMANCE IN FRANCE: SU s one-of-a-kind program is your gateway to Europe s legendary musical life. You can combine courses taught in English at the SU center with lessons and ensemble performance at the Conservatoire de Strasbourg. vpa.syr.edu 5

B.A. IN MUSIC Major Requirements (B.A.) FIRST YEAR Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 Diatonic Harmony I 3 Ear Training I 1 Introduction to World Music 3 Writing I 3 Academic elective 3 Total 17 SECOND YEAR Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 Chromatic Harmony I 3 Ear Training III 1 History of European Music From 1750-1945 3 Academic elective 3 Total 14 THIRD YEAR Principal performance area 1 Basic Conducting 2 Foreign language 4 Music elective 3 Free elective 2 Academic elective 3 Total 16 FOURTH YEAR Principal performance area 1 Music history and literature elective 3 Small ensemble 1 Academic elective 3 Music elective 3 Foreign language 4 Total 16 Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 Diatonic Harmony II 3 Ear Training II 1 History of European Music Before 1750 3 Writing II 3 Academic elective 3 Total 17 Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 Chromatic Harmony II 3 Ear Training IV 1 European and American Music Since 1945 3 Academic electives 3-6 Total 14-17 Principal performance area 1 Free electives 6 Academic electives 6 Music elective 3 Total 17 Principal performance area 1 Free electives 6 Small ensemble 1 Academic electives 6 Total 15 6 vpa.syr.edu

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Composition As a composition major, you will study with all four of our full-time faculty composers. You will study all aspects of contemporary composition, including concert music, digital synthesis, scoring for film and video, and working with interactive media. You ll also learn how to develop your career path and the essentials of grant writing. You ll study new works from composers all over the world. And you ll have the opportunity to have your own works critiqued. Guest composers and performers come to campus to perform and discuss both their own works and those of students. Recent guests have included John Harbison, Judith Weir, and film composer Patrick Doyle, as well as Ensemble Nordlys of Denmark, and both the Corigliano and Kronos string quartets. 8 vpa.syr.edu SETNOR FACULTY are active composers, performers, and lecturers throughout the United States and abroad, and perform with area professional musical ensembles. They are continually releasing CD recordings of their own performances and compositions many to much critical acclaim, including Grammy Award nominations. Composers Dan Godfrey and Nic Scherzinger lead composition seminar.

COMPOSITION Major Requirements (B.M.) FIRST YEAR Composition Seminar 0 Composition 2 Principal performance area 1 Diatonic Harmony I 3 Ear Training I 1 Introduction to World Music 3 Writing I 3 Area of specialization/academic elective 1-3 Total 15-17 SECOND YEAR Composition Seminar 0 Composition 2 Principal performance area 1 Chromatic Harmony I 3 Ear Training III 1 History of European Music From 1750-1945 3 Foreign language 4 Academic elective 2-3 Total 17-18 THIRD YEAR Composition Seminar 0 Composition 4 Basic Conducting 2 Orchestration 3 Counterpoint 3 Small ensemble 1 Academic elective 3 Total 17 FOURTH YEAR Composition Seminar 0 Composition 4 Electronic Music 3 Music history and literature elective 3 Small ensemble 1 Area of specialization/academic elective 3-5 Total 15-17 Composition Seminar 0 Composition 2 Principal performance area 1 Diatonic Harmony II 3 Ear Training II 1 History of European Music Before 1750 3 Writing II 3 Area of specialization/academic elective 1-3 Total 15-17 Composition Seminar 0 Composition 2 Principal performance area 1 Chromatic Harmony II 3 Ear Training IV 1 European and American Music Since 1945 3 Academic elective 3 Area of specialization/music elective 3 Total 17 Composition Seminar 0 Composition 4 Area of specialization/music electives 3-5 20th-Century Analysis 3 Small ensemble 1 Academic elective 3 Total 15-17 Composition Seminar 0 Composition 4 Area of specialization/music electives 3 Topics in Literature and Analysis 3 Small ensemble 1 Area of specialization/academic elective 3-5 Total 15-17 vpa.syr.edu 9

Elisa Dekaney teaches choral rehearsal techniques. 10 vpa.syr.edu

Music Education The dual program in music education, in partnership with the School of Education, will prepare you to excel both as a teacher and as a musician. In addition to mastering teaching skills, you will continue to develop as an artist. You ll also receive thorough instruction in philosophical, theoretical, and historical perspectives of music and music education. Choose one of five specialty emphases brass, choral/general, woodwind, percussion, or strings to complement your teacher preparation coursework. All options lead to the bachelor of music degree in music education, and meet New York State requirements for initial teaching certification for levels birth to grade 12. Upon graduating, you may have the option to continue in the fifthyear master s program in music education. EDUCATION MAJORS HAVE as many performance opportunities as any other music major and get podium time learning how to teach the ensembles they perform in. Gyasi Barber Class of 2011 vpa.syr.edu 11

Guitar Studio Group with Instructor Kenneth Meyer 12 vpa.syr.edu

MUSIC EDUCATION Major Requirements (B.M.) This is a general list of major requirements for the music education major. Depending on which emphasis students choose (brass, choral/ general, woodwind, percussion, or strings), the order of the courses may vary. FIRST YEAR Principal performance area 2 Introduction to World Music 3 Diatonic Harmony I 3 Ear Training I 1 Piano or Voice 1 Marching Band (ensemble) or Diction in Singing I 1-2 Participation in the Professional Development School 0 Ensemble(s) 1 Writing (English) 3 Total 15-16 SECOND YEAR Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 History of European Music From 1750-1945 3 Chromatic Harmony I 3 Ear Training III 1 Field experience in music education 1 Foundations of Music Education 3 Participation in the Professional Development School 0 Ensemble(s) 1 Academic elective 3 Total 18 THIRD YEAR Principal performance area 1 Secondary performance area 1 Basic Conducting 2 Teaching in Inclusive Settings 3 Elementary General Music Methods 2 The American School 3 Instrumental Methods 1 Jazz elective 1 Participation in the Professional Development School 0 Ensemble(s) 1 Academic elective 3 Total 18 FOURTH YEAR Principal performance area 1 Teaching Voice in Public Schools 1 Literacy Across the Curriculum 3 Choral Arranging or Jazz Ensemble Techniques 2 Instrumental Methods 1 Instrumental Methods/Pedagogy 1 Instrumental/Choral Rehearsal Techniques 3 Jazz elective 1 Participation in the Professional Development School 0 Ensemble(s) 1 Academic elective 3 Total 17 Principal performance area 2 History of European Music Before 1750 3 Diatonic Harmony II 3 Ear Training II 1 Piano or Voice 1 Technology in Music Education 2 Diction in Singing II (choral/general only) 2 Participation in the Professional Development School 0 Ensemble(s) 1 Writing (English) 3 Total 18 Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 European and American Music Since 1945 3 Chromatic Harmony II 3 Ear Training IV 1 Field experience in music education 1 Participation in the Professional Development School 0 Ensemble(s) 1 Academic electives 6 Total 18 Principal performance area 1 Secondary performance area 1 Choral or Instrumental Conducting 2 Teaching Students with Diverse Needs 3 Secondary General Music Methods 2 Marching Band Techniques or Survey of Choral Literature 2 Instrumental Methods 1 Jazz elective 1 Participation in the Professional Development School 0 Ensemble(s) 1 Academic elective 4 Total 18 Student teaching 12 Total 12 vpa.syr.edu 13

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Performance As a serious young musician, you re seeking training at the highest level. The performance major will provide you with just that. You ll be well-prepared in a variety of genres and styles. In addition to developing classical technique, you can study jazz, free improvisation, and Brazilian music, among others. You can also be part of the performance scene both on and off campus. Form an ensemble with other students or go solo. You ll work with guest artists and attend master classes with a wide range of technical and interpretive points of view. These connections will help you develop your own identity as a musician. PERFORMANCE HONORS is available to students in the B.A. music program or the B.M. programs in composition, music education, or music industry who wish to maintain a level of performance at or near that required of students in the performance majors. Students may apply at the end of their sophomore year. vpa.syr.edu 15 Professor Joe Riposo rehearses the Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble.

PERFORMANCE Major Requirements (B.M.) FIRST YEAR Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 Diatonic Harmony I 3 Ear Training I 1 Introduction to World Music 3 Writing I 3 Area of specialization/academic elective 1-3 Total 15-17 SECOND YEAR Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 Chromatic Harmony I 3 Ear Training III 1 History of European Music From 1750-1945 3 Foreign language 4 Academic elective 2 Total 17 THIRD YEAR Principal performance area 4 Counterpoint 3 Basic Conducting 2 Small ensemble/coaching 1 Academic elective 3 Area of specialization/music elective 2-3 Total 16-17 FOURTH YEAR Principal performance area 4 Music history and literature elective 3 Small ensemble/coaching 1 Academic elective 3 Area of specialization/music elective 3-5 Total 15-17 Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 Diatonic Harmony II 3 Ear Training II 1 History of European Music Before 1750 3 Writing II 3 Area of specialization/academic elective 1-3 Total 15-17 Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 Chromatic Harmony II 3 Ear Training IV 1 European and American Music Since 1945 3 Academic elective 3 Area of specialization/music elective 3 Total 17 Principal performance area/recital 4 Analysis of 20th-Century Music 3 Small ensemble/coaching 1 Academic elective 3 Area of specialization/music elective 3-5 Total 15-17 Principal performance area/recital 4 Elective 3 Small ensemble/coaching 1 Academic elective 3 Area of specialization/music elective 3-5 Total 15-17 16 vpa.syr.edu

The Symphony Orchestra performs in Setnor Auditorium, which seats 670 people and hosts more than 175 concerts and recitals each year. vpa.syr.edu 17

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Music and Entertainment Industries Are you interested in being part of the exciting and fast-paced music and entertainment industries? The Setnor School offers two pathways to careers in these industries. Both programs include study abroad opportunities and internships that will help you prepare for a successful career. You ll also meet with SU alumni who are top leaders in some of the world s largest and most respected music and entertainment companies. B.M. in Music Industry The bachelor of music allows you to continue performing and pursue a career that requires highly developed musicianship skills. Alumni have had careers in managing arts organizations, live and recorded music production, publishing, instrument manufacturing, contracting musicians, and music industry software development. See the full description on page 20. B.S. in Recording and Allied Entertainment Industries The bachelor of science is offered in the Bandier Program. This non-performance-based program is perfect if you re focused on careers in business operations such as artist management, marketing, law, merchandising, publishing, venue management, and concert promotion. See the full description on page 22. Read on to learn more about these two programs and determine which option is best for you. vpa.syr.edu 19

Music Industry The bachelor of music (B.M.) degree program in music industry will help you develop a high level of music competency while learning about the theoretical and practical activities of the music business. You will pursue a rigorous music curriculum filled with plenty of opportunities to perform. Your business coursework is focused on the music industry, including an opportunity to study in London. On a broader scale, you ll learn to analyze current trends in the music industry and understand their implications. You ll become familiar with professional music organizations. Above all, you ll develop the ability to conceptualize solutions to various industry problems and the knowledge to put them into practice. As a music industry student you ll spend part of your academic career researching, analyzing, and discussing current trends. You are also expected to attend conferences and participate in a music internship. Graduates of the program are knowledgeable about general business practices, as well as the creative and legal workings of the music industry. They are also thoroughly educated musicians with a broad understanding of the elements of music, its history, and its literature. STUDENTS IN THE B.M. in music industry program learn audio recording in Setnor s recording studio in the Belfer Audio Archives. Students also have the opportunity to visit and work in other studios in the area. library.syr.edu/belfer 20 vpa.syr.edu Students working at the SubCat Recording Studio, picture by Jeff Bradbury

MUSIC INDUSTRY Major Requirements (B.M.) FIRST YEAR Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 Diatonic Harmony I 3 Ear Training I 1 Introduction to World Music 3 Writing I 3 Foundations of Human Behavior 3 Music Industry Forum 0 Total 17 SECOND YEAR Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 Chromatic Harmony I 3 Ear Training III 1 History of European Music From 1750-1945 3 Music Industry I 3 Economic Ideas and Issues 3 Music Industry Forum 0 Total 17 THIRD YEAR Principal performance area 1 Basic Conducting 2 Music Industry Forum 1 Music Industry and the Media 3 Music Performance and the Media 3 Marketing and Society 3 Academic or free elective 3 Total 17 FOURTH YEAR Principal performance area 1 Music History 3 Music Theory 3 Music Industry Forum 1 Music Industry Law and Ethics 3 Academic elective 3 Elective 3 Total 18 Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 Diatonic Harmony II 3 Ear Training II 1 History of European Music Before 1750 3 Writing II 3 Introduction to Sociology 3 Music Industry Forum 0 Total 17 Principal performance area 2 Secondary performance area 1 Chromatic Harmony II 3 Ear Training IV 1 European and American Music Since 1945 3 Music Industry II 3 Academic elective 3 Music Industry Forum 0 Total 17 Principal performance area 1 Music History 3 Music Industry Forum 1 Music Theory 3 Live Sound and Concert Recording 3 Introduction to Human Resource Management 3 Academic or free elective 3 Total 18 Principal performance area 1 Current State of the Music Industry 2 Topics in Music Industry 2 Music Industry Practicum (or equivalent in coursework research) 5 Independent Study in Music 2 Total 12 vpa.syr.edu 21

Recording and Allied Entertainment Industries: The Bandier Program Imagine networking with music executives, being immersed in London s music industry, and doing an internship in Los Angeles all as part of one degree experience! The Bandier Program is a non-performance-based program leading to a B.S. degree in recording and allied entertainment industries. Recognized for its innovative approach, the program s coursework spans four SU colleges: the College of Visual and Performing Arts (its home college), the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, and The College of Arts and Sciences. The program includes weekly contact with industry professionals, numerous hands-on learning opportunities, study abroad in London, and an optional semester in Los Angeles. Industry internships further prepare you for a successful career in the music and entertainment industries. THE BANDIER PROGRAM S Class of 2011 was featured in an October 30, 2010, Billboard magazine ad as part of its Schools of Rock article. 22 vpa.syr.edu Syracuse University Recordings, one of two student-run record labels at SU

RECORDING AND ALLIED ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES Major Requirements FIRST YEAR Weekly Student Convocation 0 Music Industry Forum 0 Soyars Leadership Lecture Series 0 Performance Live 3 Foreign Language 4 Academic Electives 6 Writing Studio I: Practices of Academic Writing 3 Total 16 SECOND YEAR Weekly Student Convocation 0 Music Industry Forum 0 Soyars Leadership Lecture Series 0 Music Industry I 3 Music Performance and the Media 3 Economic Ideas and Issues 3 Intro to World Music 3 300-Level Music History Elective 3 Total 15 THIRD YEAR Weekly Student Convocation 0 Music Industry Forum 1 Soyars Leadership Lecture Series 0 Reconciling Arts and Commerce 3 Experience Credit 2 Independent Study 3 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises 3 Live Academic Elective 3 Total 15 FOURTH YEAR (If in London) Global Commerce and Law for the Entertainment and Music Industry 3 Experience Credit 2 Topics in International Perspectives or International Communications 3 London Performance 3 Principles of Marketing 3 Academic Elective 3 Total 17 (If in Syracuse) Weekly Student Convocation 0 Music Industry Forum 1 Soyars Leadership Lecture Series 0 Experience Credit 3 Upper-Division Music Elective 3 Principles of Marketing 3 Academic Electives 6 Weekly Student Convocation 0 Music Industry Forum 0 Soyars Leadership Lecture Series 0 Communications and Society 3 Understanding Music II 3 Foreign Language 4 Academic Electives 3 Writing Studio 2: Critical Research and Writing 3 Total 16 Weekly Student Convocation 0 Music Industry Forum 0 Soyars Leadership Lecture Series 0 Music Industry II 3 Music Industry and the Media 3 Principles and Practices: Television, Radio, Film Industries 3 Presentational Speaking 3 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 Total 15 Weekly Student Convocation 0 Music Industry Forum 1 Soyars Leadership Lecture Series 0 Experience Credit 2 Music Recording or Sound for Picture 3 Writing and Designing for Interactive Media 3 Entrepreneurship and Digital Commerce or Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Elective 3 Academic Elective 3 Total 15 Weekly Student Convocation 0 Music Industry Forum 1 Soyars Leadership Lecture Series 0 Current State of the Music Industry or Topics in Music Industry 2 Independent Study 3 Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film 3 Business Plan Laboratory 1 Academic Electives 6 Total 16 Total 16 vpa.syr.edu 23

Resources and Opportunities: The Whole Picture Syracuse University provides substantial resources and facilities to help you achieve academic success and position you to begin your professional life. Performance Groups The Setnor School of Music offers you a choice of more than a dozen ensembles with which to play and perform, with musical styles ranging from Brazilian samba to Brahms. Ensembles range in size, and some groups require an audition while others are open to all. For a complete list of performance opportunities and ensembles at the school, as well as information on musical style and membership requirements, go to vpa.syr.edu/music/performing-ensembles. Visiting Artists The Setnor School hosts a diverse schedule of visiting professionals who share their talents and industry know-how through concerts and lectures. Guests include composers; conductors; instrumentalists and vocalists; vocal, jazz, chamber, and dance ensembles; and a variety of music industry professionals. For a list of artists and industry professionals who have come to campus, go to vpa.syr.edu/music/visitingartists. Arts in the Community In addition to visiting artists and campus cultural groups, students benefi t from a vibrant music and cultural scene in the City of Syracuse. Performing groups include Syracuse Opera, Friends of Chamber Music, Society for New Music, Civic Morning Musicals, New York State Baroque, and Syracuse Camerata. Other places of interest include the state-of-the-art SubCat Recording studio, the Red House Arts Center, the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse Stage, the Westcott Theater and Community Center, and the Oncenter arena. The city also hosts four major jazz festivals, two professional jazz ensembles, and touring productions of Broadway shows. The Honors Program The Renée Crown University Honors Program is an enhanced educational experience for students who seek an intense intellectual challenge. The program requires an excellent command of language and a commitment to global awareness, civic engagement, collaborative work, and academic breadth and depth. As part of the experience, students select a topic they are passionate about and complete a major research thesis or creative project some of which have included screenplays, fi lms, paintings, engineering projects, written theses, and more. Undergraduates from all University schools and colleges are eligible to participate. For more information, visit honors.syr.edu. Study Abroad Preparing for a music career on a global scale is crucial for today s musicians. Spending a semester abroad will help Samba Laranja, the SU Brazilian Ensemble, performs at Lincoln Center. 24 vpa.syr.edu

The Conservatoire National de Région de Strasbourg you broaden your perspective, learn to challenge assumptions, and begin to develop a worldview beyond your own cultural experience. About 45 percent of SU students study abroad at some point in their college career, and SU s highly respected international study program, SU Abroad, offers semester, summer, short-term, and yearlong options. Many universities offer study abroad opportunities, but Setnor is one of only three major American universities that actually run their own study abroad programs for music majors. Students in the B.A. and B.M. degree programs can apply to spend a semester in Strasbourg, France, with academic studies at the SU Center and performance studies at the Conservatoire de Strasbourg. A semester in London that includes academic study at the SU Center and internships with UK music companies is available for students in the B.M. and B.S. in music and entertainment industry programs. A short-term program in Brazil focused on community engagement is open to all students of the school. For more information on these and other study abroad programs, visit suabroad.syr.edu. Internships As part of your preparation for life after college, the Center for Career Services will assist in placing you in local, national, or international internships that allow you to develop on-the-job experience while earning academic credit. Such experiences put your theoretical knowledge into a real-world context, enhance your academic credentials, and give you a competitive edge in the job market upon graduation. For more information, visit students.syr.edu/career/ undergrad/internships.htm. At the Library The Syracuse University Library provides comprehensive on-site and online resources, as well as research support services. Take advantage of wireless access and laptops for loan; choose from a variety of comfortable study spaces; and refuel with beverages and snacks at Pages café in Bird Library. Bird Library, the largest library on campus, houses a Learning Commons and is open 24 hours per day Sunday through Friday during the academic year. The library s diverse collections include more than 3.4 million printed volumes, more than 16,000 online and print journals, and an extensive collection of maps, images, videos, microforms, rare books, and manuscripts. It also includes music scores, printed music, books and periodicals about music, discs, cassette tapes, and 33-1/3 rpm recordings. The adjacent Belfer Audio Laboratory and Archive contains 340,000 holdings, including cylinders, discs, and magnetic tapes of late 19th- and 20th-century recordings. Library workstations, including Macs and PCs, are equipped with standard campus software applications. Also available are specialized software for multimedia production, adaptive technologies for disabled users, a digital imaging center, and a geographic and statistical information lab. Computing Network At SU, you will have access to a broad range of computing and information technology services. The University s campus-wide high-speed networks, including wireless in residence halls and buildings, connect you to e-mail, the Internet, and campus information and learning systems. You ll enjoy high-tech, multimedia classrooms and collaborative spaces, as well as computer labs equipped with the latest software technologies for your academic coursework. Syracuse University Career Services Career Services prepares you for the job search through workshops and critiques on resume writing, interviewing techniques, and job search strategies, as well as individual counseling. The staff will help you identify your goals and aspirations, as well as your strengths and weaknesses. It also offers a job opportunities list and the chance to interview with visiting recruiters. In the center s resource library, you ll fi nd information on corporations and government agencies and an extensive section on graduate schools. vpa.syr.edu 25

Faculty Spotlight Elisa Macedo Dekaney Elisa Macedo Dekaney is an associate professor in music education and teaches courses in the areas of choral, research, and world music, and is one of the directors of Samba Laranja: the Syracuse University Brazilian Ensemble. A native of Brazil, she earned a bachelor s degree in piano performance and continued her studies in the United States. She has been an active performer and scholar with publications in the Journal of Research in Music Education, The Choral Journal, Music Educators Journal, Update, and Contributions to Music Education, among others. Her book, Travel On and On: Interdisciplinary Lessons on the Music of World Cultures, is published by Rowman & Littlefi eld and MENC. Elisa Macedo Dekaney Steven Heyman Steven Heyman is an associate professor of music and internationally known pianist. Heyman has premiered dozens of new works throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and Asia. In addition to winning prizes in more than a dozen national and international piano competitions, he has recorded on numerous labels, including a 2006 all-corigliano CD on Black Box that went on to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. He has been on the faculty at Syracuse University since 1989 and is currently co-chair of the keyboard department. In addition to Syracuse University, he maintains a busy performing schedule as recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist. He is also a visiting professor at the Shenyang Conservatory of Music in Shenyang, China. Steven Heyman Ulf Oesterle Ulf Oesterle is an assistant professor in music and entertainment industries. Before arriving at VPA, Oesterle was a visiting professor in the advertising department at SU and adjunct professor in communications at Le Moyne College. Oesterle earned a Ph.D. from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at SU in 2007 with a dissertation that focused on creative control in the independent sector of the music industry. His continuing research interests focus on independent record labels and the use of social media and emerging technology within the music business. Outside of the classroom, Oesterle owns an independent record label and artist management company, has spent time on the air as a radio programmer and host at KRock, and has experience managing live music events in Central New York. Ulf Oesterle 26 vpa.syr.edu

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I am thrilled that you ve been able to peruse this guide and learn more about our school. I invite you to visit vpa.syr.edu/music to find out more information about our programs, our faculty, and exciting opportunities and events. If you have any questions or are interested in coming to campus for a visit, please e-mail vpaadmissu@syr.edu. I look forward to getting to know you throughout this process! Amy Mertz Assistant Director, Admissions and Community Programs Audition Requirements Submitting Your Music Audition Applicants may submit their audition in one of two ways, listed below. Auditions may be submitted before or after your application, but should meet all deadlines. You must audition in person to be considered for Setnor School of Music scholarship awards. In Person It is to your advantage and recommended to audition in person. Instrumentalists audition without accompaniment. An accompanist will be provided only for voice auditions; please bring a legal copy of your sheet music in the key in which you will sing. Taped accompaniment is not acceptable. Please note that sight-reading will be included in the in-person audition. Registration is required for all in-person events. To register for an audition, please visit vpa.syr.edu/musicregistration. On Campus In-person auditions are available on specific dates at the following events on campus: Fall Receptions Campus Audition Days Fall Receptions are campus open house events held in October and November. Not all Fall Reception days are also audition days. More information on Fall Receptions will be available at admissions.syr.edu in early fall. Off Campus Auditions are available for select instruments off campus on specific dates in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Though these auditions are off campus, they are still considered in person auditions. By Mail Submit a recording of your audition on DVD. Submissions may not exceed 20 minutes. CD recordings are not acceptable. Clearly label the outside of your submission with your full name (including middle name), e-mail address, primary instrument, and intended major. The recording must be free of background noise with appropriate balance between solos and accompaniment. Digital or artificial accompaniment is not acceptable. On the recording, begin with a statement giving your full name (including middle name), phone number, date of recording, first-year or transfer status, desired major, instrument, and titles and composers of works presented. Send materials to: Office of Recruitment and Admissions College of Visual and Performing Arts Syracuse University 202 Crouse College Syracuse NY 13244-1010 Deadlines EARLY DECISION November 15 - Application due and auditions must be completed. REGULAR DECISION January 1 - Application due. February 1 - In-person Auditions must be completed. Please visit vpa.syr.edu/prospective-students/fi rstyear/requirements/music for music audition requirements and dates. vpa.syr.edu 29

Campus Life At Syracuse University, situated high on a hill overlooking the City of Syracuse, you ll enjoy the best of two worlds. It s large enough to offer a wide array of academic programs, student organizations and performing arts groups, and a Division I athletics program. But it s also small enough to ensure that you ll easily feel at home within the intimate community of your home college. SU students come from all 50 states and more than 120 countries, and they choose from among more than 200 majors offered in SU s nine undergraduate schools and colleges. Regardless of your major or your home college, you ll build lasting relationships with like-minded peers and mentoring faculty members. On Main Campus, you ll fi nd a mix of classic and contemporary academic buildings and a sweeping Quad where you can enjoy lunch, toss a Frisbee, or just stretch out on the grass for a little idle skygazing. Residential housing is provided either on Main Campus or on South Campus, the latter of which is located about a mile away and served by a free shuttle. There are also living and learning communities to promote connections with your classmates around common interests. Most of SU s 21 residence halls are equipped with lounge space, laundry rooms, and recreation space. Many also have a computer lab, café, or exercise area. Wireless capabilities are available in most locations across campus. At mealtime, you can choose from fi ve residential dining centers, two student centers with dining services, numerous cafes, and two campus groceries. Outside of class, you can choose from more than 300 student organizations, including performing arts groups; sports teams; and student-run print, radio, and broadcast media, to name a few. Work out, swim, or join a pick-up basketball game at one of our recreation facilities; take in a concert or lecture at Hendricks Chapel; or get involved in any number of service opportunities through the Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public and Community Service. Opportunities for involvement extend into the community as well, with the Universitycity Connective Corridor initiative linking the campus with downtown galleries, museums, theaters, music venues, and cultural festivals. 30 vpa.syr.edu

The City The mini-metropolis of Syracuse, New York, fuses distinctive neighborhoods, yearround festivals, parks, professional sports, destination shopping, and a thriving art, music, and social scene. View American impressionism at the Everson Museum of Art. Hike the trails at Green Lakes State Park. Browse the shops in historic Armory Square. You ll soon fi nd that the University campus and city community are deeply intertwined. You can take classes downtown at SU s modern Warehouse building, which houses community art spaces and a creative problem-solving lab. You may also want to join faculty, staff, and other students as they work with the city on planning the Connective Corridor, a three-mile urban design project that links the University with the city s cultural attractions. Beyond the community, you may be tempted to take a road trip. Just down the road are the Finger Lakes. Venture north to ski, hike, or gaze at the Adirondack Mountains. Explore the area s landscape, and you ll soon discover the city and region s distinctive character and robust spirit. Join other Central New Yorkers in capturing the energy of each of the four seasons: brilliant color displays in fall, snowy ski trails in winter, fl ower-fi lled parks in spring, and balmy beaches in summer. Come see for yourself. We invite you and your family to visit Syracuse University to experience the campus and community, and meet with our faculty, staff, and students. The Offi ce of Admissions is open Monday through Friday and selected Saturdays in the fall and spring. Call 315-443-3611 in advance to schedule a visit. vpa.syr.edu 31

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Meet SU: On Campus and Around the World In Los Angeles Offi ce of Admissions - West Syracuse University 4312 Woodman Avenue Suite 302 Sherman Oaks CA 91423 818-446-2155 SYRACUSE In New York City Metropolitan New York Offi ce of Admissions Syracuse University Joseph I. Lubin House 11 East 61st Street New York NY 10065 212-826-0335 In Atlanta Offi ce of Admissions - Southeast Syracuse University 5686 Fulton Industrial Boulevard, #43304 Atlanta GA 30336 678-348-0258 Helpful Information: Office of Admissions Syracuse University 100 Crouse-Hinds Hall 900 South Crouse Avenue Syracuse NY 13244-2130 315-443-3611 admissions.syr.edu orange@syr.edu College of Visual and Performing Arts Setnor School of Music Syracuse University 202 Crouse College Syracuse NY 13244-1010 315-443-2769 vpa.syr.edu admissu@syr.edu Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs Syracuse University 200 Archbold North Syracuse NY 13244-1140 315-443-1513 fi nancialaid.syr.edu Syracuse University campus Regional admissions offi ces Areas we visit Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, national origin, religion, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era or to any extent discrimination is prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. The Office of Disability Services coordinates services and accommodations for students with documented disabilities. For more information, contact 315-443-4498; TTY 315-443-1371; or visit our web page: disabilityservices.syr.edu. Check out your options and register for a visit. Click Visit Us at admissions.syr.edu. Syracuse University supports equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, or gender, and in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or gender. Questions about any of the University s equal-opportunity policies, including compliance with Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX, may be directed to Kal Alston, Senior Vice President, Office of Human Capital Development, 503 Crouse Hinds Hall, Syracuse NY 13244-5300; telephone 315-443-0211. PHOTOGRAPHY: Susan Kahn, Shutterstock, SU Photo and Imaging, Syracuse Business Services, Colleen Woolpert

PERIODICALS Office of Admissions 100 Crouse-Hinds Hall 900 South Crouse Avenue Syracuse NY 13244-2130 Why Syracuse University? Prepare for the world in the world. Test what you learn through valuable internships, community/corporate partnerships, and close collaboration with faculty and professional experts. Belong to a vibrant community. SU is an active, residential campus within the City of Syracuse in beautiful Upstate New York. There s always something to do on campus, in the city, and in the rolling hills beyond. Experience the best of two worlds. SU combines the warm personality of a small college with the resources of a large research university (superior facilities, world-class speakers, 300+ student organizations, top faculty and professionals). Syracuse alumni bleed orange! SU graduates belong to a global network of enthusiastic alumni, many of whom mentor students in achieving success at SU and beyond. vpa.syr.edu