All music majors perform a fall semester jury in which they must demonstrate progress in their area of primary specialization. Composition students are required to bring a portfolio of completed works, or works in progress, and have at least one work performed for the exam (if resources are unavailable, MIDI is okay). The coordinator will determine the jury schedule. Specific expectations for juries are determined by applied studio instructors.

The student fills out a jury sheet with the assistance of their applied studio instructor. Consult the applied studio instruction syllabus for information pertaining to the weighting of the jury grade in the final course grade. Juries missed due to a student’s negligence or poor planning will not be made up. If a student misses a jury due to a documented illness or emergency, they will receive an Incomplete in the course. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule a make-up jury time. Students enrolled in applied studio instruction on secondary instruments may not be required to perform a jury and should consult with their applied studio instructor.