The F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music does not provide accompanists to students. Students needing accompanists may either collaborate with students studying keyboard at Old Dominion, or may negotiate a fee with an accompanist from the Approved Accompanist List, which is posted in the School of Music, or with anyone approved by the Piano Chair. Failure to abide by this regulation will result in an Applied Music grade of F for the semester.

Students needing accompanists may not negotiate directly with Diehn School of Music keyboard students. Requests for student accompanists should be made through the student's Applied Music instructor, who in turn should contact the Piano Chair.

Students working with accompanists from the Diehn School of Music's Approved list will not be allowed to give any performance unless the approved accompanist has scores no less than 3 weeks in advance of the performance. In addition, the student must arrange at least one accompanied coaching session with their applied teacher.

Applied music students will perform on SPH at least once each term; precise requirements are given below. Performance majors may be required to perform more than once at the discretion of their teacher. All students are encouraged to perform early and often to develop mastery and ease with the rigor of solo performance. Your applied teacher must schedule these performances with Mike Hall via email. They should be representative of literature studied in the applied studio that semester. Regular, solo performance is the goal of this requirement. To that end, should all programs fill leaving no opportunity to perform on SPH, the requirement can be satisfied with any public, solo performance approved by the applied teacher.

Students should keep Wednesdays at 3:30p.m. and 4:30p.m. free for SPH whenever possible. Support your colleagues and earn Recital Attendance Credit toward graduation by attending as audience members. Performers should dress appropriately for afternoon concert performance. The final applied music grade will be lowered two letters for any student who fails to meet the SPH requirement. Performance majors who fail to meet the requirement will receive a final applied grade of F.

Applied music students taking hour lessons at the 142 level or higher must play a jury examination each semester. Failure to perform a required jury will result in a final applied grade of F. The jury grade counts as 50% of the final applied grade. The remaining 50% is based on progress in lessons and is determined by your teacher. Students auditing Applied Music take juries in the first semester in which they are enrolled for credit. Audit status is normally allowed for one semester only and is granted on the auditioning committee's recommendation that the student will likely be ready for credit study after one semester of audit study. A student with audit status will audition for credit study during the jury examination period at the close of the audit semester.

Any student missing five or more lessons in one semester will fail applied music that semester. Any student who fails two consecutive semesters of applied music is required to re-audition for applied music placement and may be advised to choose another degree program that does not require applied music. An audition is required to re-enter applied music after an absence of two consecutive semesters or more.

Adjunct teachers are required to attend the jury of their students. All juries and recitals, undergraduate and graduate, will be performed before a representative committee of the faculty.

Students are not required to give a jury performance in any semester they perform a recital or concerto performance. This waiver does not include recital approval hearings or the Honor Recital.

Each degree program has specific ensemble requirements, which can be seen in the University Catalogue. For detailed ensemble information click here...

To fulfill large ensemble requirements, students may use only Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, or Concert Choir.

Tof fulfill small ensemble requirements, students may use only Madrigal Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Choir, Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Collegium Musicum, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Opera Workshop, or Piano Ensemble.

Numerous other ensembles are offered for credit, including Trombone Ensemble, Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, Pep Band, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, String Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Barbershop Quartet, and other vocal chamber ensembles. These ensembles are put together when instrumentation allows and each group is coached by a faculty member. Students should be aware of the necessity for ensemble diversity, and are encouraged to participate in as many different ensembles as their schedules and advisors will allow.

Students are expected to be prepared, prompt and regular for ensemble rehearsals.

Ensemble Auditions

Most ensembles hold auditions during the first week of each semester, with the exception of the Monarch Marching Band; Visit the Ensembles page for more information.

All courses of study leading to the Bachelor of Music degree have specific piano requirements. Unless otherwise specified by the program of study, students may fulfill piano requirements by taking MUSC 101-102 courses (piano class), enrolling in Applied Music courses at the half-hour, hour, or performance level, or by attempting to receive Advanced Placement credit. Students seeking Advanced Placement credit should refer to the Piano Placement section of the Handbook.

Records are kept through a system using your ODU student ID card. Students are to see the usher at each event to "swipe" the ID into the card reader before and after each performance for credit. Those who arrive late or leave before an event's close may not receive attendance credit.

A list of Department sponsored events qualifying for recital attendance credit is posted at the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music Performance and Event Calendar each semester. These events all begin with an *asterisk in their title.

The official record of recital attendance is kept in the Monarch Music app and listed in the student Degree Works record. Listening to recordings to make up deficiencies is not acceptable. The requirement is fulfilled only by attendance at live programs. Graduation is dependent on completion of the requirement for your particular degree, no exceptions.

The Department encourages you to attend recitals early in your college career and to attend beyond the required number. See what works on stage and what does not. Use this experience to shape your own stage presence and artistic sense.

The following may be used to fulfill recital attendance requirements:

Students are expected to display proper etiquette when attending recitals and concerts. Strive to set a positive example for those around you, especially for those who are not experienced students of music.

All Music Majors and Minors must usher during their degree program. Sign up at Monarch Music, linked on the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music pages.

• BM Music Education and BM Performance, Composition, Sound Recording Technology: at least 6 events
• Music Minors: at least 3 events
  

Professional attire is required when ushering. Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sandals, or sneakers are not appropriate. As an usher, you represent the F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music as well as yourself. Show pride and respect by dressing appropriately.

• Men: jacket and tie are recommended
• Women: business casual, dress or pant suit
  

Failure to usher after signing up, failure to arrive 30 minutes prior to the event, or failure to dress properly will result in the loss of 2 Recital Attendance Credits and 1 Usher Credit, and will require you to usher an additional event. Failure to attain the required number of Recital Attendance Credits and Usher Credits will prevent you from graduating.