New and Transfer Student Information
Fall 2009
Dear Music Student,
Welcome to California State University, Chico and the Department of Music! We are very excited to have you become part of our dynamic Department and wish you great success. There are some very important events/dates that we want to bring to your attention.
Proficiency/Placement Exams |
Thursday, August 20 |
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*Note: You are required to take the theory, aural skills, and piano proficiency exam unless you plan to take Music 101, Music 103, and Music 105. These exams are for evaluation and course placement purposes for those with experience. |
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| Studio Instruction Auditions | Thursday, August 20 |
Woodwinds
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Brass
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Percussion
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SIGN UP SHEETS will be posted in the Music Department Office (PAC 106) beginning Monday, August 3. Please stop by, or call the department office if you are out of town, to sign up for an exam/audition/ interview time. Make sure you have made the appropriate meeting appointments. |
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| Interviews/Advising/Meetings | Thursday, August 20 |
Recording Arts Meeting for All New Pre-RA Majors
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Music Education
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Music Industry
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REQUIRED New Music Major Meeting |
Friday, August 21
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Ensemble auditions will be held during the week prior to the beginning of the semester and the first week of classes. Check with the appropriate ensemble director and/or the Music Department Office for scheduled times.
Advising is critically important to your college career. Be sure to schedule a meeting with your advisor at least once each semester. The Faculty Advisors are:
| Music Education: Dr. Lloyd Roby and Prof. Michelle McConkey |
| Music Industry: Dr. Paul Friedlander |
| Recording Arts: Dr. Ray Barker and Prof. Keith Seppanen |
| Music Composition: Prof. David Dvorin |
| General Music: Prof: Richard Winslow and Dr. Hope Munro Smith |
| Instrumental Performance: Prof. Rocky Winslow |
| Vocal/Opera Workshop: Dr. Ying Yeh |
| Piano/Keyboard: Dr. Natalya Shkoda |
| Guitar Performance: Prof. Toby Roye |
Students in the Recording Arts and Music Composition Options are required to purchase an Apple Computer bundle.
Current and new Pre-Recording Arts students will only be required to make the purchase once accepted to the Recording Arts Option. Music Compositions students will need to purchase the bundle prior to enrolling in MUSC 241: Fundamentals of Digital Audio . ALL students can participate in the bundle purchase.
To view the details of the computer bundle go to http://www.csuchico.edu/mus/programs/undergrad/Computer%20Bundle/ComputerBundle_09.pdf. The bundle configuration is now available through the AS Bookstore. This offer is available to all Music Students. For summer delivery, orders must be received by June 22nd, 2009 . All orders must be received by August 7th, 2009. For more information please contact the AS Bookstore:
Phone: (530) 898-4447 Toll-Free: (866) 282-8422 http://computerbundles.asbookstore.com/
If you have any questions relating to Chico State and the Music program, please call Cherie Walker, Music Department Administrative Staff (530-898-5152) — and she will be happy to help you.
Again, welcome to Chico State. Enjoy the rest of the summer and we look forward to a great 2009-2010 school year.
Sincerely,
Professor Keith Seppanen, Chairman
Department of Music