Advising
It is important to see your advisor on a regular basis during the course of a degree program. If you are not sure who your advisor is, ask your applied music teacher or the supervisor of your area. Advising Schedule & Advisors
Applied Music
Students who intend to register for Applied Music Instruction (private lessons) must do so with instructor and Area Coordinator approvals only. Each lesson lasts for a period of 10 weeks (or 10 private lessons). Appled Music Information & Requirements
Declaring Music Majors
To declare or change your music major(s), you should refer to the list of music codes available int the Music Office to declare your music degree(s) with the PSU Admissions, Registrations, & Records Office. If you are a new or transferring student, you are required to apply and pass the Department Entrance Audition to be considered as a music major and/or minor. Audition is required when you are changing to a different music degree. Please consult with your Area Coordinators
Music Education
All students interested in Music Education or in getting teaching credentials should visit the PSU MENC Chapter site. It is very informative!
Performance Attendance
All undergraduate music majors/minors must register for Performance Attendance (MUS 188) and attend eight Noon Concerts each term. Each music major student must complete nine (9) terms of MUS 188; each music minor student must complete six (6) terms of MUS 188. The course is not offered during the summer term. MUS 188 Requirements
Piano Accompanists
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Piano Proficiency
All Music Majors, including piano majors and transfer students, must pass the piano proficiency exam.
Practice Rooms and Lockers for Music Major/Minor
Practice Room Rental Fee: $30 per term.
Music majors/Minors: Practice room rental fee is mandatory and will be automatically charged to the student's account when they enroll in classes each term. Music majors/minors don't need to sign up for MUS 01 Practice Room Fee. Practice room access codes for music majors can be renewed at the end of the term and will stay active until June 15th as long as the student is still enrolled each term as a music major or minor.
Non-music majors: non-music major students may rent music practice rooms. Students must be enrolled in at least one music course or Applied Music (MUP). Practice Room Access codes expire at the end of each term.
Practice rooms are limited and therefore only available to PSU students currently enrolled in music courses. The Music Staff will verify enrollment and major/minor status.
- Locker Rental Fee: $50 per academic year (Fall/Winter/Spring) plus $40 refundable deposit.
Music Majors/Minors: To check out a locker, students must sign up for MUS 02 Locker Fee. To check out a large instrumental locker, you must show your instrument to the music staff. Only music majors and minors can rent lockers.
Key Deposit: $50
Students who are approved to check out key(s) must make a $50 key deposit to the Department of Music office. Key deposits are refunded if all keys are returned by the posted deadline. All keys are issued through PSU Facilities Office and it may take up to one week for the key to be available for pick up.
LOST KEYS If you lose your key(s), you lose your $50 deposit. To get a replacement key at Facility Office, 1) you will be required to make an additional $50 key deposit to the Department of Music; 2) Facility Office will also bill your student account for an additional amount of $50. If you lose your keys twice, you are no longer authorized to have any keys.
Recital Information & Recital Program Example
Student and Faculty Ensembles
No other institution in the state offers so many performing opportunities to young musicians. To learn more, follow the Ensembles link.
SOAP
Student Opera at PSU is a student run club that provides extra curricular support and training to student singers. It also is working to raise awareness of opera in the PSU and greater Portland communities. SOAP has a proud tradition of providing free opera tickets, master classes, workshops and performance opportunites for PSU students. It welcomes involvement by all students, seeking a high level of craft and excellence in its projects, but working to maintain a supportive comminity that has fun. SOAP empowers students to organize their own projects beyond those available through the PSU departmental programs. For more information, write soap@pdx.edu.
GTEP
GTEP Stands for Graduate Teacher Education Program. This is the program that students must complete to become certified to teach in the public schools of Oregon after they have gotten an undergraduate degree (BS, BA, or BM). It is a 4 - term program that begins either in the current summer or the spring. You must apply and be accepted. Click HERE for more information.
Level Change / Upper Division Examination
Students who completed two years of undergraduate study at PSU Department of Music and/or wish to change their MUP level are required to complete the Upper Division Examination. Click here for the Upper Division Examination Policies and Form
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