For more specific course information about Studio please see the Music Studio Program
Semester Requirements for Studio
- Each student will receive twelve 50-minute lessons per semester.
- Each student is required to attend all masterclasses in his/her area of studio study.
**Students should consult with their studio teachers and course syllabi regarding any additional masterclass or recital attendance requirements**
- Admission into studio is determined by an audition (MUSI2148) or the successful completion of the previous level of studio with a minimum grade of ‘C.’ There are additional prerequisites for Studio V (MUSI3548) and Studio VII (MUSI4748) as follows:
- Studio V (MUSI3548): Students must have also successfully completed Music 2090 AND Music 2260 AND Two of Music 1161, Music 2161, Music 2261, Music 3361, Music 3462, Music 3565, or Music 3665
- Studio VII (MUSI4748): Students must have also successfully completed Music 3360 or Music 3460 AND Four of Music 1161, Music 2161, Music 2261, Music 3361, Music 3462, Music 3565, or Music 3665 AND Music 3480
- Should a student decide to leave studio studies for more than one semester (i.e. withdraw during the semester, or a planned semester(s) off), an audition for re-entry to the program is required. Acceptance is predicated on the successful completion of the audition and on available space in the respective studio. Each studio is subject to quotas. Studio Audition Application Form.
- Each student in Studio II (MUSI 2248) and Studio IV (MUSI3448,) is required to complete a practical examination at the end of each semester. This examination is called a ‘jury.’ Composition Studio students will complete an interview at the end of each semester. Please see the Juries section for more information.
- At the discretion of the studio instructor, each student in Studio VI (MUSI3648) is required to perform a juried recital 90-minutes in length. These recitals are shared by 3 students, with each performing roughly 20 minutes of repertoire. Alternatively, the student is required to perform an extended jury with 20 minutes of repertoire. Please see Junior and Graduation Recitals section for more information.
- At the discretion of the studio instructor, each student in Studio VIII (MUSI4848) is required to perform a juried recital 50-60 minutes in length. Alternatively, the student is required to perform an extended jury with 50-60 minutes of repertoire (the jury will not exceed 30 minutes in length). Please see Junior and Graduation Recitals section for more information. Students enrolled in Composition Studio are required to present a juried recital of their works 50-60 minutes in length in lieu of a jury.
Department of Music Grading Scale:
A+ 93-100 B+ 77-79 C+ 67-69 D+ 55-59
A 85-92 B 74-76 C 64-66 D 50-54
A- 80-84 B- 70-73 C- 60-63 F 49 or below
Instructor Access
Students should contact their studio teachers to determine if your lessons will be in-person, online, or blended (some in-person, some online).
Generally, all lessons take place in the Centre for the Arts at the University of Lethbridge. There are many full-time instructors of studio that can be available to students outside of the scheduled lesson time.
There are also several part-time studio teachers, some of whom travel to the university to offer lessons. Some part-time studio instructors do not travel to the university to offer lessons. In these cases, students will be required to travel to their studio teacher for lessons. Please consult your studio teacher and the studio coordinator for more information.
With regards to part-time teachers, students may not have in-person access to their teachers beyond the lesson time. Students should speak to their respective teacher about availability outside the lesson time.