Jury Exams
Jury exams are held at the end of each semester. The jury exam is a ten-minute performance of selections from the material studied during the semester.
Approval for half or full recitals must be obtained one semester prior to your recital. Jury sheets must be obtained in the Music Department office and completed prior to your jury. You must bring 5 copies of the completed jury sheet to your jury. You must obtain an accompanist for all but exit juries.I f your jury grade differs greatly from your studio grade, it may affect your final grade.
Other Requirements and Items of Interest
Everyone must obtain an e-mail account during the first week of the fall semester. Let me know your e-mail address as soon as you have it as I will be communicating important information to you via e-mail. Check your account regularly. UMass provides free e-mail accounts to students, though many students find other providers are more convenient. I have no preference, but the account must be reliable and you must check it regularly.
Recitals
In order to have a successful recital you must plan carefully. Following these steps and planning early – several months in advance – will help you to avoid any problems.
Recommended materials and tools
Music available from Sheet Music Plus http://www.sheetmusicplus.com?aff_id=442355
At a minimum, you will need to own the following books: Listings on next page
Barret Oboe Method
Ferling 48 Studies (Southern Music Company)
Andraud Vade Mecum (Southern)
Making Oboe Reeds an eBook for oboists http://www.makingoboereeds.com
Other method books and solo pieces should be purchased as needed. Consult the list at the end of this syllabus for a more complete list. Do not use Xerox copies, aside from the legality issue, the cost of buying your own music is more than justified by the better quality and durability
International Double Reed SocietyExcellent publication and web site.
A must for double reed players and teacher.
http://www.idrs.org/
Oboe insight web site of Patty Mitchell with lots of great info and links http://www.oboeinsight.com
Oboe Cane & Reeds My first choice for reeds, cane, and supplies
Stuart Dunkel, OC&R OboCanReed@aol.com
http://www.stuart-dunkel.com/ocr/index.html
Lakota Reeds www.alakotareeds.com
Mark Chudnow Woodwinds
http://www.mcwoboe.com
Forrests www.forrestsmusic.com
Midwest Musical Imports www.mmimports.com
Nora Post, Inc www.norapost.com
Stellar Oboe Products www.stellarcorporation.com
Weber Reeds www.webreeds.com
Repairs and Service
Nora Post, Inc.
52 Lounbury Place
Kingston, NY 12401(845) 331-4845
www.norapost.com
Jonathon Knox
Excellent oboe repair person in the Boston area
(617) 469-5497
800-874-6767 x 140 [Rayburn’s
Cliff White
Excellent repair person in the Western Massachusetts area
413-863-0089
cliffwhite.forwinds@gmail.com
David Teitelbaum
(401) 710-0071
180 South Main St.
Pascoag, RI 02859
dtoboe@gmail.com
Jury exams are held at the end of each semester. The jury exam is a ten-minute performance of selections from the material studied during the semester.
Approval for half or full recitals must be obtained one semester prior to your recital. Jury sheets must be obtained in the Music Department office and completed prior to your jury. You must bring 5 copies of the completed jury sheet to your jury. You must obtain an accompanist for all but exit juries.I f your jury grade differs greatly from your studio grade, it may affect your final grade.
Other Requirements and Items of Interest
Everyone must obtain an e-mail account during the first week of the fall semester. Let me know your e-mail address as soon as you have it as I will be communicating important information to you via e-mail. Check your account regularly. UMass provides free e-mail accounts to students, though many students find other providers are more convenient. I have no preference, but the account must be reliable and you must check it regularly.
Recitals
In order to have a successful recital you must plan carefully. Following these steps and planning early – several months in advance – will help you to avoid any problems.
- Pick your program. The program should include music from a variety of periods and styles, and should be of a difficulty level appropriate to your degree program. You should include one major or standard work (i.e. a concerto or a substantial sonata), and one chamber music work featuring oboe or English horn. This planning should take place months in advance, giving ample time for preparation.
- Arrange all of the assisting musicians you will need. Make sure to get firm commitments, not vague promises. Check with me for recommendations of appropriate players.
- Check the Music Department website for room availabilities. Check with me and your assisting musicians to find a time that suits everyone. Be careful to avoid conflicts with large ensemble events such as band, or orchestra concerts, and major holidays. In order to avoid problems do this well in advance, as early as possible.
- Obtain permission for your recital at your jury hearing. The hearing committee must approve your request.
- Schedule rehearsals with your colleagues several weeks in advance. Everyone is very busy, so if you wait until two weeks before your recital, you will not get enough rehearsal. Plan more rehearsals than you think you need; it’s always easy to cancel them later.
- Make sure I hear everything in a lesson or a studio class at least 3 weeks in advance.
- You need to have a recital hearing no later than two weeks prior to your recital.
- There needs to be three faculty members in attendance, two others and myself. Failure to be fully prepared for this jury at least two weeks in advance may result in the cancellation of your recital.
- Type your program and turn it in to Denise Cuddleback in the Music office at least two weeks in advance of your recital. Check all spellings and dates in order to avoid any delay in preparation of your printed material.
- Arrange a dress rehearsal time in the hall a few days in advance of your performance. Make sure that I am available, as well as all of your colleagues, and any extra equipment (harpsichord, etc.).
Recommended materials and tools
Music available from Sheet Music Plus http://www.sheetmusicplus.com?aff_id=442355
At a minimum, you will need to own the following books: Listings on next page
Barret Oboe Method
Ferling 48 Studies (Southern Music Company)
Andraud Vade Mecum (Southern)
Making Oboe Reeds an eBook for oboists http://www.makingoboereeds.com
Other method books and solo pieces should be purchased as needed. Consult the list at the end of this syllabus for a more complete list. Do not use Xerox copies, aside from the legality issue, the cost of buying your own music is more than justified by the better quality and durability
International Double Reed SocietyExcellent publication and web site.
A must for double reed players and teacher.
http://www.idrs.org/
Oboe insight web site of Patty Mitchell with lots of great info and links http://www.oboeinsight.com
Oboe Cane & Reeds My first choice for reeds, cane, and supplies
Stuart Dunkel, OC&R OboCanReed@aol.com
http://www.stuart-dunkel.com/ocr/index.html
Lakota Reeds www.alakotareeds.com
Mark Chudnow Woodwinds
http://www.mcwoboe.com
Forrests www.forrestsmusic.com
Midwest Musical Imports www.mmimports.com
Nora Post, Inc www.norapost.com
Stellar Oboe Products www.stellarcorporation.com
Weber Reeds www.webreeds.com
Repairs and Service
Nora Post, Inc.
52 Lounbury Place
Kingston, NY 12401(845) 331-4845
www.norapost.com
Jonathon Knox
Excellent oboe repair person in the Boston area
(617) 469-5497
800-874-6767 x 140 [Rayburn’s
Cliff White
Excellent repair person in the Western Massachusetts area
413-863-0089
cliffwhite.forwinds@gmail.com
David Teitelbaum
(401) 710-0071
180 South Main St.
Pascoag, RI 02859
dtoboe@gmail.com