SOPHOMORE EXAM
During the fourth semester of voice study (MUS 207) students must perform a Sophomore Exam. This performance is the “barrier” to upper level voice study. This performance consists of no less than 20 minutes of memorized music. The Sophomore Exam is traditionally performed in its entirety during the jury time scheduled for that semester. However, with faculty permission, students may perform the sophomore examination in a public performance. Public performances of Sophomore Exams must be planned well in advance.
The literature for this performance must contain French, German, Italian and English languages and must reflect literature from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th Century. One selection must be an aria from an opera/oratorio.
This performance is critical for all singers as it reflects the final check/evaluation point prior to upper level study and final recitals. This performance is adjudicated and the faculty panel renders judgment as to whether this student may continue on her/his study as a voice major. This is also the performance which determines whether or not a student may enter the BM Applied Concentration.
The Sophomore Exam is the only required performance for those students enrolled in the BA – General and the BA Music Industry Programs.
