Studio correspondence occurs via e-mail and the Percussion Bulletin Board – Bliss Hall 2234.
Undergraduate Registration Advisement
Dr. Schaft serves as the advisor for all percussion majors. Mary Lou Weingart, is the academic advisor in the College of Fine and Performing Arts. See Ms. Weingart for registration assistance in the FPA Deans Office in Bliss Hall. Secure a “Music Curriculum Guide” sheet from her office that outlines the courses required for your degree program.
Freshman registration - register for courses in the following order:
1. Percussion Ensemble - course code 6220, catalog number 0009. Meets - Tues & Thurs
- 11-11:50a.m. & Thur - 17:30-19:30 (5:30-7:30p.m.). Recommended for all
majors.
2. Applied Percussion - course code - 89xx. Freshmen should register for catalog number 1501. Course components include: Private lessons - one hour weekly lesson. Group lessons – 1-2 hours weekly. All lessons are scheduled by Dr. Schaft after you submit your schedule on the first class day. Percussion Seminar Class – Required for all majors. Meets Friday 12-12:50p.m.
3. Dana Convocation - weekly meeting for all music majors; host guest artists, student recitals, faculty presentations, etc. All music majors are required to earn 36 Convocation attendance credits; these should be completed during freshmen and sophomore years. Meets Friday 11-11:50 a.m.
4. Music Theory freshmen level - depending on your theory placement test score, you
should enroll in either MUSTC 1520 or 1531. If you have not taken the placement
test, it will be given the week before fall classes begin. Contact the Dana
office 330-941-3636 for details.
5. Keyboard Musicianship – piano class. If you possess prior experience and wish to
proficiency-out of any courses, take the piano placement exam. If not, enroll
in MUSAC 1581. Schedule your exam through the Dana Office. Exams are usually
held several days before classes begin.
6. Large Ensemble. You are required to enroll in at least one large ensemble concurrent with each
semester of applied percussion lessons as per the Dana Handbook. Ensembles include marching band, wind ensemble, concert band, orchestra, jazz big bands, etc. All ensemble assignments
are determined via auditions the first week of Fall Semester. At this
point, enroll in a course you wish to participate in and after the ensemble
assignments are posted you may adjust your schedule as necessary. My recommendation for
freshmen includes marching band or concert band; jazz majors
should enroll in Jazz 3.
7. General Education Requirements (GER). You are required to earn liberal arts credits as indicated on your degree curriculum guide sheet. I recommend freshmen enroll in only one GER course their first semester - perhaps from the Basic Skills section. A full load is 12-16 credits and 12-14 would be ideal your first semester.
Graduate Studies Registration Advisement:
Schedule an
appointment with Dr. Steven Ausmann (Coordinator of Graduate Music Studies) to
discuss your registration.
1.
Register for 6900 level applied
percussion
2. Register for Percussion Ensemble
Percussion Major - Audition Information
Percussion Auditions for Ensembles. Two auditions occur during the first week of fall semester. All percussion majors must take the Percussion Studio Audition. Minors must take this audition if you wish to be considered for Dana ensembles. Jazz auditions for combos and big bands occur the fifth class day.
1. Percussion Studio Auditions – includes consideration for Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Concert Band, Brass Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, etc. Auditions are held the first class day of in my studio. A sign-up list and instructions are posted on my bulletin board the week before classes begin. Auditions (@ 5 minutes) consist of sight-reading on snare drum and two-mallet keyboard. Timpani is optional. Auditions occur behind a screen and are heard by the percussion/band/orchestra faculty who determine ensemble assignments, placement, and part assignments. Freshmen will not be appointed as section leaders.
2. Jazz Auditions – for big bands and combos occur the first Friday of classes at 3p.m. in room 2222. Audition sign-up list and instructions are posted on Dr. Engelhardt’s studio. Audition repertoire includes: 1. Sight-read a chart with a big band. 2. Play with a combo by ear. Call-backs occur, so please wait until you are excused. Drumset and cymbals are provided; bring only sticks and brushes. Vibraphonists should sign-up for an audiiton time with the pianists and guitarists. Drumset results will be posted immediately following the auditions.
Miscellaneous Info
PASIC. Percussive Arts Society International Convention occurs in November and I encourage you to attend. See <www.pas.org> No YSU percussion classes or events are scheduled during PASIC. Notify your professors, via memo, the first week of fall semester of your proposed absences.
Percussion Keys. Each major receives two keys, one for the third floor practice rooms and one for the second floor percussion rooms, that may be signed-out from the music office after you have registered for applied percussion. Returning students may keep keys during the summer.
Lockers. Sign out a Bliss Hall second floor locker at the Kilcawley Information Desk. We cannot provide facilities for personal items.
Drumline Camp begins two weeks before fall classes. See www.ysubands.org for schedule and Drumline Handbook.
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Fall Semester - Week 1 schedule
Tuesday
9am-11pm. Advisement meetings. See Dr. Schaft to review your class schedule and curriculum guide sheet.
11-11:50 a.m. Percussion studio meeting – all majors. Room 2326. Bring: Class schedule, Datebook, and 3-ring binder.
1-3 p.m. Percussion Studio Auditions for all majors. Your class schedule is due at your audition. Use only the schedule forms provided on my bulletin board.
Thursday
11-11:50a.m. Percussion Ensemble meeting – all majors. Room 2326. Bring: Class schedule, Datebook, and 3-ring binder. Distribute PE music.
5:30-7:30p.m. Percussion Ensemble meeting - everyone. Room 2326.
Friday
12-1p.m. Percussion Seminar - everyone. Room 2326.
3pm Jazz Drumset Auditions - 3 p.m.
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