New Graduate Orientation UI School of Music

1. New Graduate Orientation UI School of Music

2. Welcome and Introductions School of Music Graduate Orientation August 2015

3. This Sunday …. August 23!  Visiting speaker, Dr David Cutler inSmith Memorial Hall, Room 25 • 3:00 PM – “Average Student, Savvy Student” • 5:00 PM – “A Life in the Arts: Nine BIG Ideas on Career & Financial Success” This event replaces the annual School of Music Fall Convocation

4. Help from Academic Affairs • Jenny Phillips Office Manager jhorn@Illinois.edu • Sandy Horn Office Assistant slhorn48@Illinois.edu

5. Music Graduate Student Association

6. Music and Performing Arts Library

7. Section of MPAL’s homepage (library.illinois.edu/mux)

8. Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

10. Music OrientationAnne Kopera, Ph.D., Assistant DeanGraduate College

11. How to find us grad@Illinois.edu or 333-0035 Green Street Wright Street Illini Union Alma Mater John Street Altgeld Hall Coble Hall 801 S. Wright St. (Main Desk, 2nd floor) The Quad MTD Transit Station Illini Union Bookstore NE entrance 3rd floor N

12. Staying Informed and Connected • Website • GradLinks • Social Media THE GRADUATE COLLEGE  UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN  WWW.GRAD.ILLINOIS.EDU

13. Graduate Student Academic Services (GSAS) • Student registration and records • Academic policy • Academic conflict resolution • Navigating problems and conflicts, including options to resolve problems • Referrals to useful resources • Coaching to determine what you can do to avoid or minimize problems and conflict

14. Office of External Fellowships SEARCHBrowse our Fellowship Opportunities database to find a fellowship that’s right for you LEARNTake our grant-writing workshops and learn the art of proposal writing REFINEUtilize our one-on-one proposal review service to create your most competitive proposal

15. Career Development SUCCEED Get tools you need to succeed in graduate school and beyond EXPLORE Discover broad and exciting career options that use your advanced skills SEARCH Land the job for you with effective application materials and interview preparation CONNECT Make connections with alumni and employers in your chosen fields

16. Web Resources and Video Tutorials • Assistantship Clearinghouse • Career Development • Financial Literacy • Finding Fellowships • Mentoring • Orientation Videos • Thesis Deposit

17. Tips for Success

18. Tip 1: Take Ownership of Your Degree • Know requirements, policies, and deadlines • Check out Handbooks and Web sites • Seek out opportunities

19. Tip 2: Create a Plan for Studies and Career • Develop a Timeline • Plan for degree milestones and end date for your degree • Include what you want to learn or do • Prepare for your careers • What are the unwritten expectations in for your profession?

20. Tip 3: Communicate! • Ask Questions; ask again • Connect with peers in your field • Seek out mentoring and advising • Get to know faculty and staff • Use campus resources • Let us know if you need help

21. Academic and Research IntegrityImportance of Trust • Cheating • Plagiarism • Fabrication • Falsification • Facilitating Infractions

22. Consequences • Loss of Trust • Sanctions • Lowered Grades • Failing Grades • Dismissal • Career Impact

23. Reminders • Verify your personal information in Student Self-Service • Set up and check your Exchange Email Account (NetID@Illinois.edu) • Take your transcripts to the Graduate Admissions Office • If you have a fellowship, turn in your notice of appointment to the Graduate College Fellowship Office. See details at www.grad.illinois.edu/quick-guide

24. Taking Care of Yourself • Health and Wellness • Financial Wellness • Work/Life Balance • Knowing when to ask for help

25. NEW GRAD STUDENT Welcome Reception Monday, 8/24, 4-6 p.m., Illini Union BRING YOUR I-CARD!

26. School of Music Information

27. http://go.illinois.edu/GradResources

28. Registration Assistance Friday, August 21 1:00 – 3:00 PM Room 5047 MB

29. Registration Requirements • Register by the 10th Day of Classes: 9/4/15 • Only Register for 400- or 500-level Courses

30. Course Permission (music courses only) Course Permit (OverRide) Form (http://go.illinois.edu/MusicOverRide) . Submit the form, and then complete the following steps in order to finish the override request: • Print the form that is sent to your @illinois.edu email address • If instructor approval is required, obtain the faculty member's signature and consent (may be done via email) • Submit the form to Sandy Horn, School of Music Academic Affairs Office (Room 3074 Music Building); or, forward via email the webform and the instructor's consent to slhorn48@illinois.edu. If registration in a duplicate course is desired (i.e., two sections of MUS 450, Advanced Ensemble), please email the completed form directly to Sandy Horn.

31. School of Music Resources

32. Music Operations Dr. Nathan Mandel: Operations Manager Chad Wahls: Facilities Manager and Electronics Support Joy McClaugherty: Copy Center and Music Reception John Minor: Piano Technician Xiaoyi Zha: Properties Room assistant Mora Novey: Copy Center assistant

33. Who does what? • Dr. Nathan Mandel: Properties (keys/lockers/equipment); Scheduling and Events; Instructional Support. • Chad Wahls: Maintains facilities and is our liaison with F and S; in-house project manager for construction projects; telephone and communications; maintains and repairs audio and video equipment in the classrooms and offices. • Joy McClaugherty: Manages the copy center (programs, mailers, copy machines, etc.); music-main receptionist; assists with scheduling and events calendar; music announcements email; etc. • John Minor: tunes and repairs ALL SoM pianos.

34. Building/Facilities Use • Facilities are for registered School of Music students only. • Classrooms are unlocked during the day M – F starting at 7:45 am. • Audio/Video – MB 1160/audio cabinet access. • Classroom requests: ATLAS scheduler. • Classroom etiquette • If you move desks around, please put the chairs back for the next teacher. • Wipe the white boards when you are done. DO NOT use permanent marker. • If you require extra desks for your classroom, please see Dr. Mandel, don’t move them from other rooms. • If you or your students spill something, WIPE IT/CLEAN IT UP. • Do not move the piano. • Notify Dr. Mandel or Mr. Wahls of any problems in the classrooms!

35. Practice Rooms • Teaching of private lessons in School of Music/State facilities is a violation of University policy, and is against State law. (PLP/VLP/classes are exempt) • Pianos should not be moved between rooms. • No food or drink (other than water) is allowed in practice rooms. • Clean up after yourself – please be courteous to your colleagues. • LOCK THE DOOR when you are done. • DO NOT cover the windows. • Sign up sheets are optional, but should be respected. • Email music-equipment for problems with practice rooms, and John Minor for piano maintenance.

36. Restrooms • Be courteous to others using the restroom. • FLUSH the toilet when you are done. • Please sit on the toilet, they are not made to stand on or squat on. • If you make a mess, clean it up. • Dispose of personal hygiene products IN the supplied receptacles. • Wash your hands when you are done and help keep the SoM clean and sanitary. • Report anything that needs attention to a Staff member!!! • Be kind and courteous, and don’t forget to thank our Building Service Workers (Rochelle, Mike, and Ed)

37. Assigned Teaching Spaces • Assigned to you for practice and teaching ONLY. Rooms are not kitchens or bedrooms. • GA’s assigned to the MB and SH are required to vacate their space and return their keys by May 13, 2015. • Instrumental GA’s are welcome to sign out practice rooms for teaching studio lessons in the case of scheduling conflicts. • Remember – no private teaching!

38. Copy Center and Reception

39. School of Music Financial Aid Information

40. Tuition • Fine and Applied Arts Rate • Credit Range (registrar.illinois.edu) • Range I: 12+ hours • Range II: 6-11 hours • Range III: 1-5 hours • Range IV: 0 hours • Withdrawal Schedule • Fall tuition and fee due date: September 28th • Payment plan: https://paymybill.uillinois.edu

41. Fees • Academic Facility Maintenance Fund Assessment (AFMFA) • General Fee • Service Fee • Health Service Fee • Health Insurance Fee • Library and Information Technology Fee • Transportation Fee • Student-initiated Fees

42. Financial Resources • Assistantship Clearinghouse: http://www.grad.illinois.edu/assistantships • Fellowship Opportunities: http://www.grad.illinois.edu/fellowships • Kate Neal Kinley • Grants and Awards: http://www.grad.illinois.edu/grants-awards • Conference Travel Awards • Dissertation Grants • Emergency Grants • Virtual Job Board: http://www.grad.illinois.edu/job-boards • Krannert Center Assistantships

43. Questions& Announcements

44. Breakouts: 10:45 – 11:15 am Option 1 – DMA students (1201 MB) Prof Bashford Option 2 – Master of Music Education (3003 MB) Prof Barrett Option 3 – Master of Music (here) Prof Redman Musicology and Artist Diploma Students can enjoy a short break!

45. Final Events • 11:30am (here) – Presentation for International Students only • 12 noon – Lunch for everyone and a Presentation by the Graduate Employees Association

46. The DMA Program

47. Many concentrations – requirements vary Especially for: • Jazz • Choral Conducting • Wind and Band Conducting

48. Progression through academic courses

49. Sequence of academic courses for most DMA concentrations 1) Review classes (if required after entrance exams) 2) MUS528A (gateway to advanced musicology classes) 3) Advanced musicology classes; advanced theory classes

50. Don’t sign up for MUS 528A (Research and Bibliography) if… • You have entered with “limited status” • Have requirements to take 501A or 501B (the music history review classes – exam results will be distributed Friday morning)