Policies as outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog
Performance: Auditions and basic musicianship tests are administered to prospective students prior to acceptance as music majors.
Student Recital: Performance required each semester except first semester.
Jury: Examination required for all majors at end of each semester of Applied Study.
Piano Proficiency Examination: Required at conclusion of study in Applied Secondary Piano- MUS 215 for music and music education majors.
Junior and Senior Recital: Required of all majors.
PRAXIS I & II-Required for music education majors
It is recommended that the Praxis I examination be taken no later than the 4th semester of study.
GRE- Required for music majors; not required for music education majors
Departmental Grade Policy:
Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all major courses.
Policy that is implied but not written in the catalog:
300-400 level Music courses must be taken at Jackson State University.