Lessons:

Grading for lessons is based attendance, quantity of music learned, and quality of preparation for each lesson.  End of the semester juries, when required, usually count towards half of the semester grade.  Consistent progress and improvement are imperatives to good studio grades.

All MM, BM (BA, BSOF), and non-majors are required to play a jury EACH semester except during the semester when playing a degree recital. DM students play a jury once per year unless they perform a recital during that time.

If you are unable to attend your lesson, please arrange to trade lesson times with another student so that my schedule is not interrupted. Last-minute cancellations for anything other than illness will not be made up.

Studio Class (I500):

Grading for studio class will based on two considerations only:
1) Number of times a student performs in class during the semester
2) Attendance

Performance grading will adhere to the following guidelines:
A = 4 or more performances per semester
B = 3 performances per semester
C = 2 performances per semester
D = 1 performance per semester
F = 0 performances per semester

Attendance at studio class is mandatory. You will be allowed one unexcused absence during the semester. Otherwise, excuses will only be given in the event of illness or for acceptable professional reasons. Each unexcused class will result in the lowering of the studio class grade by a full letter grade.

Recitals:

Recitals by your peers are a vital part of learning to play the organ. They offer each of you the opportunity to hear new music, or hear a new approach to music that you may already know, and they provide a venue for you to further your listening skills. Your attendance also offers the performer important peer support as each of you learns to perform in public. Attendance at recitals is expected and may be taken into consideration by your teacher when grading your applied organ or studio class work.