Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Student Handbook

The hours for the entrances at 221 Dafoe Road and 135 Dafoe Road differ slightly, as noted below.   

Monday – Friday:  

• Swipe card access only: 6:00 - 7:30 am
• Open: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm (Dafoe/MacLean), 7:30 am – 7:30 pm (double arch doors) 
• Swipe card access only: 10:00 pm – midnight (Dafoe/MacLean), 7:30 pm – midnight (double arch doors) 
• Building locked, no access for students: Midnight - 6:00 am  

Saturday/Sunday:  

• Swipe card access only: 6:00 am – 10:00 am  
• Open: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm (Dafoe/MacLean), 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (double arch doors) 
• Swipe card access only: 10:00 pm– midnight (Dafoe/MacLean), 4:00 pm – midnight (double arch doors) 
• Building locked, no access for students: Midnight - 6:00 am  

Fall and Winter term breaks (Nov. 12-15, 2024, Feb. 18-21, 2025): 6:00 am – midnight 

Swipe card access: 6:00 am – midnight 

Building locked, no access for students: Midnight-6:00 am 

Statutory holidays: No access for students

Winter holiday (December 21, 2024 - January 1, 2025):  No access for students (Check UM's important dates and deadlines webpage for winter holiday dates for the current academic year)

Vision : To be the destination of inspiring musical activity, through a commitment to transformative research/creative works and teaching and learning. These endeavours are uniquely strengthened by interdisciplinary knowledge and diverse perspectives, including those of Canada’s Indigenous peoples. We aspire to offer innovative programs of the highest quality at all levels of music study.

Mission: To create, preserve, communicate, and apply knowledge in composition, musicology/theory, music education, and music performance, in respectful engagement with our students, contributing to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of local, national, and global communities.

Values:

• Excellence
• Collaboration and collegiality
• Community engagement
• Local, national and global impact
• Equity and inclusion
• Respectful Workplace and Learning Environment

Welcome to the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba. We have a full-time resident faculty of 30 outstanding and internationally recognized performers, composers, scholars, and researchers who are dedicated to our diverse student body, whether that teaching occurs in private lessons, masterclasses, large or small ensembles, or in the classroom. Our students also have access to internationally recognized visiting artists and scholars through masterclasses, lectures, and special performances.    

Our faculty is proud to be a vital component of the Winnipeg arts community. Our city boasts an exceptional symphony, opera company, ballet company, several chamber orchestras, both early and new music groups, an extremely active jazz scene, and vibrant art galleries and professional theatres. With such diversity, Winnipeg is one of the most inspiring centres for the arts in Canada. Our students are enriched by the countless opportunities to which they are exposed—both as musicians and as audience members. Although we are Manitoba’s largest university, it is a cornerstone of our program that our faculty and staff provide individual care and attention for each student. We are committed to sustaining a safe and nurturing environment for all our students, faculty, and staff.   

These are stimulating times of great development for the Desautels Faculty of Music. Thanks to the generous and visionary leadership of our benefactor, the late Dr. Marcel Desautels, along with the support from numerous generous donors to the Taché Arts Project, the final piece to a decade-long expansion of our music facilities will be a state-of-the-art concert hall, scheduled to open in September 2024.   

I invite you to invest some time to learn more about the Desautels Faculty of Music as you explore this website, speak with us about our various programs, visit us on campus to see our inspiring facilities, and experience the talents of our students, ensembles, and faculty in performance. 

Please see the Administration and support staff section of our Faculty, instructors and staff page for a current listing of staff contacts.

Please see our Faculty, instructors and staff page for a current list of Desautels Faculty of Music area heads.

Students are responsible for hiring a collaborative pianist for Credit Recitals and Jury Examinations. Please see our faculty, instructors and staff page for a current list of Desautels Faculty of Music Collaborative pianists. 

Registration is completed using the Aurora System. This system can be accessed by internet only; students who live in areas without internet access should contact the Desautels Faculty of Music undergraduate student advisor for registration assistance.

Registration for Fall and Winter term courses occurs in July and August.

Fee payment deadlines are given on the UM's important dates and deadlines webpage.

Students who have attended another accredited university or college may request that courses taken at those institutions be credited as transfer credits; in such cases the student may be asked to demonstrate competencies equivalent to Desautels Faculty of Music courses for which such credit is claimed. Transfer credit is not automatically accorded.   All course syllabi must be sent to the Admissions Office (evaluations@umanitoba.ca) for an evaluation.  Detailed information about transfer credit can be found at https://umanitoba.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/transfer-credit. 

Please go to the University of Manitoba website for up to date Important dates and deadlines: https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines. 

How to activate your student ID card

Access to the Desautels Faculty of Music facilities (building access and fourth floor practice rooms) will be activated by the DFOM Facilities and Events Coordinator in your first year of study. Returning Students ID cards will remain active.  

Student photo identification (Student ID) card is an access key to all student services:

• Library Card
• Access to the 4th floor practice rooms
• Access to instrument storage lockers
• Students will be asked to show it when they sit for examinations
• Bus Pass, along with a PEG-GO card
• Access to the Active Living Centre
• Access for food service meal plan

Students can now obtain their student card online. Please check the Registrar’s Office website at http://umanitoba.ca/student/records/pii/photo_id.html for detailed information about obtaining a student card through Aurora. 

Please carry your student ID card with you at all times.

The University of Manitoba offers students access to a variety of online services including U of M email, campus wireless internet, UM Learn, Jump and more.  If you are having trouble with any of these services you can chat with the IST here. (IST Service Desk: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.  Phone: 204-474-8600 ext. 123 Fletcher Argue)

The University of Manitoba will only use your UM email account (@myumanitoba.ca) for official communications, including messages from your instructors, department or faculty, academic advisors, and other administrative offices. Please be sure to check it regularly for information on important deadlines, competition dates, etc.

There are instrument storage lockers for student use in Rooms T128 and T142, accessible by student ID swipe card only. These storage lockers are intended for instruments only and are not to be used for personal belongings. Rental for the academic year is $10.00.  The DFOM will provide locks, and a locker appropriate for the size of your instrument will be assigned to you. Please contact the Front Office (T319) to rent a locker.

Music students registered in Major Practical study and/or Recital are allowed to reserve time in practice rooms.   

Practice Room Sign Up Procedure: 

1. On the first day only Piano majors can sign up for practice room use: 

   a. From 8:30 am – 1 pm Masters, Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Masters, and third- and fourth-year Piano majors can sign up. 

   b. From 1 – 4:30 pm first- and second-year Piano majors can sign up. 

2. On the second day all Post-Baccalaureate, Masters, and Pre-Masters students can sign up. 

3. On the third day all third- and fourth-year students can sign up. 

4. On the fourth day all first- and second-year students can sign up. 

5. The Facilities and Events Coordinator will review these sign up sheets to ensure all DFOM policies have be adhered to. 

Allotted Time: 

Post-Baccalaureate  - 2 hours/day if registered for Major Practical Study AND Recital 

Post-Baccalaureate  - 1 hour/day if registered for Major Practical Study OR Recital 

NOTE: If a practice room is empty please feel free to use it, however, if another student arrives and has booked the room, please respect their booking and let them use the room. 

Terms and Conditions:  

• Students will use the practice rooms for their intended purpose of musical development and study. 

• Students will not allow non-Desautels Faculty of Music students to access the practice rooms for any reason. Access to practice rooms is at the discretion of the administration and violation of this term can result in termination of the student’s own privileges to practice rooms.  

• Propping open doors or tampering with the security swipe system is strictly prohibited.  

• The cleanliness of a practice room is the responsibility of the occupying student, all practice rooms must be kept clean and tidy. 

• Portholes on practice room doors are not to be obstructed in any way.  

• Posters, music, etc. are not to be posted on the walls, unless you have received permission from the Facilities and Events Coordinator. 

• The student is responsible for the musical instruments in the practice room they are occupying and are liable for damages which occur during their occupation of the room.  

• No food or drink are permitted in the practice rooms.  

• Yellow music stands have the room number written on them, and should not be removed from that practice room.  

• Students may not teach lessons in practice spaces.  

• The Desautels Faculty of Music building is open from 7:30AM to 10PM. All students must vacate the building by midnight.  

Failure to adhere to these policies may result in consequences ranging from a written notice to a $90 charge for piano tuning or suspension of practice room privileges. 

Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management http://umanitoba.ca/human_rights/rwle/index.html      

The Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management (OHRCM) promotes a respectful working and learning environment in which individuals are treated equitably and diversity is valued.

• The Desautels Faculty of Music is a scent-sensitive environment. Please refrain from using any scented products.  

• Smoking is prohibited within eight (8) meters or twenty-five (25) feet of any building entrance on the Fort Garry campus. 

• Smoking or vaping cannabis is prohibited on campus, including within all residences. Students who can present a valid prescription for marijuana will be accommodated through an allowance within the guidelines of the Clean Air policy that permits smoking at least 25 feet from an outside entrance. Additional information can be found on the Health and Wellness website. 

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The University’s Security Program is administered by Security Services located in the Welcome Centre, 423 University Crescent, open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The department provides service to students, staff and all users of the Fort Garry Campus.  

Emergency Contact Numbers

• 555 from any university phone
• #555 from MTS or Rogers Wireless
• 204-474-9341 for emergency (all other phones) 
• 204-474-9312 for non-emergencies
• Any emergency phone on campus

All instances of theft should be reported to Campus Security.  Any suspicious activity should also be reported.

Some of the services provided by Campus Security include:

• Safewalk
• Emergency Phones
• Emergency Response Plan
• UM Safe App

For more information or ask questions about any of these programs.  See: http://umanitoba.ca/campus/security/  

University of Manitoba policy notes that photos/videos/audio recordings taken during for-credit courses do not require video/photo consent forms to be signed by students. This policy applies to classroom lectures, faculty events for students, and ensemble performances. Given the public-facing nature of many Desautels Faculty of Music academic requirements (e.g. ensemble performances, midday concerts, recitals, etc.), music students should expect that photos, videos, and/or audio recordings will be made.

If a student does not want to have photos or videos of them taken at ensemble performances, they should contact the communications assistant with a photo of themselves (for identification purposes only), and the communications assistant will refrain from taking photos of them at performances. Students are not required to provide a reason as to why they do not want to have their photo taken.

For more information, students should reach out to the University of Manitoba Access and Privacy Office.

The mission of the Desautels Faculty of Music Students' Association Council (FMSA) is to foster a unified student and staff community within our faculty, and to advocate for the rights and better education of our students. Through planning social events and student initiatives, relaying student concerns to the administration and, when appropriate, relaying administrative concerns to the student body, we hope to foster a professional, positive, healthy, and supportive community within the Desautels Faculty of Music.  

There are many ways for you to get involved in your FMSA:  

1. Every year we seek volunteers to round out the Council as Non-Voting Representatives from different years and areas of study, so that all students' voices can be more easily heard. 
2. Typically, we organize and host a number of social events throughout the year, including free Pancake Mondays, holiday events, the First Year Bonfire, and most importantly, our annual Black & White Swing Thing social.
3. We share important information regarding midday recital schedules, external student concerts, and anything we believe relates to the interests of the students within the Desautels’ Faculty of Music! To stay up-to-date, follow our socials listed below:
   • Facebook: Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music Students' Association  
   • Instagram: @fmsauofm 

All are welcome to attend our meetings!  Information on how to access these meetings can be found on our social media, or by contacting any council member via email.  

A list of FMSA Council members and their contacts for the current academic year, as well as, the most recent version of the FMSA Constitution can be found at: https://umanitoba.ca/music/student-experience/fmsa.

Please contact us any time with any questions, comments or concerns you may have; we are here for you!

All our best for this academic year,  

Desautels Faculty of Music Students’ Association  

Hallway lockers are located on the first floor of Taché Hall. Rental for the year is $15 cash or credit, non-refundable. The FMSA will provide locks and will assign lockers.  To rent a locker, please contact a member of FMSA council via email or by stopping by the council office, located on the first floor of Taché Hall (T115). 

The Desautels Faculty of Music has three kitchenettes for student use, located in rooms T110, T480, and T2-168. Each kitchenette is equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, and other kitchen essentials. All students are responsible for keeping the kitchenettes clean and useable. Students are expected to throw away old food, wash their own dishes, clean up spills, etc. A more detailed kitchenette policy is outlined below. 
 

FMSA Kitchenette Policy
We are very fortunate to have access to these facilities. These are shared spaces and therefore we must all do our part to keep them clean. Please abide by these rules to keep our kitchenettes functional and inviting:

• If you are leaving food in the refrigerator, please label your food with your name and the date that it was placed in the fridge. Tape and markers will be available in the kitchenette. If you cannot find them, please visit the FMSA office (T115).
• Food can be left overnight, but please refrain from keeping food in the fridge for extended periods of time. Council aims to remove old food biweekly. Food that is older than two weeks old will be thrown out in its container.
• Please avoid keeping empty containers, large containers with small amounts of food, or lunch bags in the fridge for an extended period of time.
• Do not take food that does not belong to you!
• The kettle, microwave, and Keurig are available for your use. Please cleanup any spills or other messes in the microwave, in the fridge, or on the counters.
• Please wash your dishes!
• Please remember to take your dishes/containers home with you.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact the FMSA Council in person, by email (senior.stick.fmsa@gmail.com) or by leaving a suggestion in our Suggestion Box located on top of the microwave in the first floor kitchenette (T110).

The Music Library is located in T1-257, on the 2nd floor of the Taché Arts Complex, and is open Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. The primary responsibility of our staff is to assist you in using library materials for coursework, ensembles and Major Practical Study. Come say hello and see what we have for you!  

Visit the Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library

You can search and place requests for print scores through the library catalogue, access online resources (scores, research materials, and recordings). See information here: https://umanitoba.ca/libraries/ 

• Books and scores: Semester-long
• Periodicals: 7 days
• VHS/DVD: 14 days
• Music CDs: 3 days
• Other materials: Consult library staff

Note: Material may be recalled if another patron needs the item.

Specially marked items may have shorter borrowing times.  

Technology for playback is available in the library.

Library account

All library notices (e.g. overdue and recalls) are sent to University of Manitoba (@myumanitoba) email accounts, so please check it regularly. This is our primary mode of contact with students!

The University of Manitoba Libraries does not charge overdue fines. Exceptions to this policy exist for course reserves, recalled items, and damaged/lost items.

Your UM student card is your library card. The account is linked to your UMNetID, and you can use those credentials to track your borrowing.

All students, faculty and staff automatically have Library Print accounts. Your printing activity is associated with your UMNetID and is tracked online in your Library Print account. The set up process takes about 10 minutes before you can print. Set up your account here: https://umanitoba.ca/libraries/print  

This is a completely free, very useful service for all students. Appointment bookings and more information are available online at: https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning 

Each student taking Major Practical Study will receive one hour of private instruction each week for the entire academic year for a total of 26 hours. 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel a lesson. It is at the discretion of the instructor when or if the lesson will be made up.

It is expected that each student will prepare an average of two to three hours per day for a total of 14 to 21 hours per week. Each student will discuss with his/her professor the goals for the year in terms of technical achievement and repertoire development.

Masterclass attendance requirements and/or recommendations for Post Bacc. students are determined by each Performance area. Please contact the Area Head for more information.  

Students are NOT required to perform a Jury Examination for Major Practical Study course MUSC 5400 if they are registered in the Post-Bacc Credit Recital MUSC 5560 that year. However, students who are registered in Major Practical Study, but not in Recital in the same year are required to have a Jury Examination.

When performing a Jury Examination, the student will perform for a jury panel consisting of faculty members, normally at the end of term in April. The student’s instructor can present at the jury, but does not participate in the jury mark. Members of the jury give marks independently without consultation. To arrive at the final jury mark, the Desautels Faculty of Music office averages the jurors’ marks. Students should be aware that the quality of the instrument may affect their progress on that instrument, but it should not be considered a crucial element of the grading process.

The student is expected to perform a balanced repertoire, and to prepare as though it were a public performance. While it is expected that the majority of the music performed on the Major Practical Study examination will be solo literature, one ensemble work in which the student plays a prominent part may be included. Sight-reading may be required in Jury Examinations. Juries and recitals for Post-Baccalaureate Students will demonstrate a quality that represents progress beyond the fourth year level.

Jury Examination and Recital repertoire should be distinct and not overlapping, except in unusual circumstances approved in advance by the Dean’s Office.

Jury examinations for Major Practical Study will normally take place during the exam period of the academic year for which the student is registered. When unavoidable circumstances arise (e.g. illness or other issues of a critical nature), deferred juries may be allowed with the permission of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate. A deferred jury is considered an incomplete in the course and this incomplete will constitute the grade submitted until the deferred exam is taken.

MUSC 5400: 25 minutes of music if NOT registered for Post-Baccalaureate Recital in the same academic year.

Final grades in Major Practical Study are determined as follows:

• 60% determined by the student’s Major Practical Study instructor
• 40% Average of the Jury Panel’s Grades

NOTE: Students in MUSC 5400 who are registered for a credit recital in the same academic year will not perform a jury – 100% will be determined by the student’s Major Practical Study instructor.

Further Major Practical Study Grading Policies

• A term grade of “D” (60-69) or “F” (59 or below) from the instructor will constitute the final grade for the course and will not be added to a jury grade. The student is then not eligible to take a jury examination.
• A jury grade of “D” (60-69) will result in a grade of “D-incomplete” and a jury grade of “F” (59 or below) will result in a final grade of “F-incomplete” for the entire course. The student will have no longer than six months from the day of the failed jury to repeat the jury. The same repertoire may be performed. A grade of “C” or higher on this second jury will be averaged with the instructor’s grade to determine the final grade. A grade of “D” or “F” on the second jury will become the final grade for the course.

Each student taking Major Practical Study will receive one hour of private instruction each week for the entire academic year for a total of 26 hours. 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel a lesson. It is at the discretion of the instructor when or if the lesson will be made up.

It is expected that each student will prepare an average of two to three hours per day for a total of 14 to 21 hours per week. Each student will discuss with their professor the goals for the year in terms of technical achievement and repertoire development. 

Jazz masterclass takes place every Friday from 2:30-4:30 pm in T2-272 while classes are running. It is mandatory for all students enrolled in Major Practical Study with a jazz faculty or sessional instructor in any year of their undergraduate or master’s program. 

Masterclass is the one opportunity for all jazz students to come together. Classes are led by jazz faculty as well as local and non-local guest artists. These weekly sessions help to establish a sense of community, allow opportunity for both music-making and valuable discussion, and provide students with unique learning experiences they do not get elsewhere, often with guest artists they would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn from.

If a student believes they have a valid reason for missing masterclass, they are to email Fabio Ragnelli at least 24 hours prior to the masterclass they would miss and ask if they can be marked with an excused absence upon explaining the reason for the absence. Excused absences are granted only in situations where a conflict cannot be changed (i.e. an appointment with a specialist, a funeral, etc.). Excused absences are not granted in situations where the conflict is avoidable (i.e. – a gig, a work shift, most appointments, a social event, a vacation, etc.). This also applies to students having to arrive late, leave early, or be excused from a portion of masterclass. If a student knows they will be late or absent, they should contact Fabio Ragnelli in advance - regardless of whether they have reason to believe their absence will be excused or not - out of courtesy and for planning purposes.

Students who arrive late, leave early, or miss a portion of masterclass without prior approval will simply be marked as late. Three “lates” is the equivalent of one absence. Arriving late is considered arriving at 2:30pm or later. Leaving early is considered leaving any time prior to 4:30pm or the formal end of masterclass (whichever comes first). Missing a portion of masterclass is considered a departure for most reasons other than a washroom break. Any late arrival/departure of greater than twenty minutes will be marked as an absence. Should a masterclass unintentionally run past 4:30pm, students have permission to leave, though are encouraged to remain until things finish out of courtesy to the presenter.

Students who are sick are asked to submit notice to Fabio Ragnelli via email prior to the start of masterclass. They will be generally be marked as absent due to illness. 

Post Bacc. students completing a Jury Exam will submit a list of only 10 tunes. This list will be derived from the year three and/or four jury lists, as deemed appropriate by the student’s MPS instructor. All other requirements are the same as the undergraduate student requirements. In a scenario where the Post Bacc. student was also a DFOM Jazz Studies undergraduate student, their list of 10 tunes should not incorporate any tunes performed on prior Jury Exams. If the student was an undergraduate jazz vocal student and is a now a Post Bacc. jazz vocal student, arrangements will be made with the MPS instructor.  

Students are not required to perform a Jury Examination for Major Practical Study course if they are registered in a Credit Recital that year. 

When playing a Jury Examination the student will perform for a jury panel consisting of faculty members, normally at the end of term in April.  The student’s instructor is present at the Jury Examination, but does not participate in assigning the grade.  Members of the jury panel give marks independently without consultation. To arrive at the final mark, the Desautels Faculty of Music office averages the panelists’ marks. Students should be aware that the quality of the instrument may affect their progress on that instrument, but it should not be considered a crucial element of the grading process.  

Jury Examinations for Major Practical Study will normally take place during the exam period of the academic year for which the student is registered. When unavoidable circumstances arise (e.g. illness or other issues of a critical nature), deferred Jury Examinations may be allowed with the permission of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate. Jazz students may not register for the next level of Major Practical Study until the deferred jury examination has been successfully completed. 

Students must be supported by at least two other musicians: Accompanying musicians may be students, professionals, or community musicians.  U of M faculty and sessional instructors are excluded. 

The student is responsible for assembling and rehearsing their ensemble.

Students will be graded on elements such as the following, as they apply to their instrument: 

• Mastery of instrument:
  • Technical proficiency
  • Tone Quality
  • Intonation
     
• Musicianship:​​​​​​​
  • ​​​​​​​Sense of time/feel
  • Expression
  • Use of dynamics
     
• Melody:
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Melodic accuracy
  • Delivery (phrasing, lyrics, etc.) 
     
• Improvisation:
  • ​​​​​​​Harmony
  • Rhythm 

• Comping 

General organization, preparedness, and professionalism may also be taken into consideration. 

All students completing Jury Exams will need to fill out a Jazz Jury Repertoire Form. This form will need to be signed by the student and their MPS instructor and uploaded to the Jazz Juries course shell in UM Learn under “Assignments” and the appropriate year’s jury repertoire folder. Once this form has been submitted, jury lists cannot be changed.  

At the time of their Jury Examination, students will be asked to play three of their 10 prepared tunes. 

Additional Instrument-specific Expectations:  

Piano, guitar, and bass players will be required to comp for another soloist in addition to the above requirements.   

Drummers  
In addition to the basic Jury Exam requirements, drummers will be required to sing the melody of each of their 10 tunes prior to playing the song with the rest of the rhythm section.  

For their list of 10 tunes, drummers must select a minimum of three italicized tunes to play the changes to on piano. While they are welcome to include more than three of the highlighted tunes on their list of 10, they will only be responsible for knowing the changes to the three of their choosing. Of those three, they will be asked to play the changes to two at the time of their Jury Exam. Playing the changes will consist of playing the root in the left hand and playing guide tones in the right hand.  

Vocalists  
Vocalists completing a year one Jury Exam will prepare all 10 tunes on the list, using the melody and lyrics for “I Got Rhythm” in lieu of the melody for “Oleo.”  

Vocalists completing a year two, three, or four Jury Exam will prepare a minimum of eight of the 10 vocal (bolded) tunes from each year’s list. They are welcome to prepare all 10 vocal tunes. While some additional songs that are not bolded do have lyrics available, they will not be considered vocal tunes for the purposes of these Jury Exams.  

All tunes should be in the most suitable key as determined by each individual vocalist with the assistance of their MPS instructor. Vocalists should prepare two copies of each chart (for the pianist and bassist) in cases where their most suitable key differs from the original.  

Vocalists should be prepared to sing a second, elaborated chorus of melody in addition to the initial head in on all non-ballad swing tunes.  

Jazz Jury Tune List  
Italicized tunes (some of which are also bolded) are in reference to drummers and have no relevance for others.  

Bolded tunes are in reference to vocalists and have no relevance for others.  

Jazz Jury Examination Accompaniment 

A rhythm section will be provided. In instances where that is not possible for any reason, a play-along track may be utilized at the discretion of the Jury Examination panel. 

Criteria for Jazz Jury Examination Grading 
Students will be graded on elements such as the following, as they apply to their instrument: 

• Mastery of instrument: 

• Technical proficiency 

• Tone Quality 

• Intonation 

• Musicianship: 

• Sense of time/feel 

• Expression 

• Use of dynamics 

• Melody: 

• Melodic accuracy 

• Delivery (phrasing, lyrics, etc.) 

• Improvisation: 

• Harmony 

• Rhythm 

• Comping 

General organization, preparedness, and professionalism may also be taken into consideration. 

A rhythm section will be provided. In instances where that is not possible for any reason, a play-along track may be utilized at the discretion of the Jury Examination panel.

Students registered for MUSC 5560 (Recital) will receive 0.5 hours of instruction per week (13 hours of instruction per academic year.)

The instructor, in consultation with the student, will schedule this instruction as regular additional lessons, as coaching time in preparation for the recital, or as a combination of the two.

48 hours notice is required to cancel a lesson. It is at the discretion of the instructor when or if the lesson will be made up.

The deadline for booking credit recitals is December 1, 2024 at 4:30 pm.

Confirm your recital date and location with the Facilities and Events Coordinator in Room 303. 

Submit the Undergraduate Credit Recital Booking Form – Classical by December 1, 2024 at 4:30 pm to music@umanitoba.ca. Payment must be received before the booking is confirmed.  If the Credit Recital is not booked by December 1, we cannot guarantee the requested date and a $25 late fee will be charged.  

All recitals performed in Eva Clare Hall or Tache Hall will be recorded (audio only) for archives.  Students will receive a copy of the audio recording of their recital.  

The Recital Approval Form must be submitted a minimum of one month prior to the Credit Recital date to the Classical Jury Examination and Credit Recital Coordinator (Allen Harrington) or the Jazz Jury Examination and Credit Recital Coordinator (Karly Epp).  

Submit the Final Recital Program as a .pdf to music@umanitoba.ca at least one week prior to the Credit Recital date. 

Credit Recital MUSC 5560 (Recital) 

Total length of repertoire: 65 – 70 minutes 

• Total Post-Bacc (Classical) Credit Recital length, including all pauses, and ten-minute intermission, should not exceed 90 minutes in length 
• Total Post-Bacc (Jazz) Credit Recital length should not exceed 85 minutes in length

Post-Bacc (Classical) 

A Credit Recital panel (which has been approved by the Desautels Faculty of Music) will assign grades for Credit Recitals.

The members of the panel will meet after the Credit Recital and determine a single letter grade. A comment sheet from each of the panel members will be returned to the student as soon as possible following the performance. Comments are written so that the mark given is reflective of the weight of the comments and will include feedback on topics such as the student’s use of musical language, level of preparation, communication, expressivity, and technical facility.

The criteria for grading recitals will be specific to individual disciplines within each performance area and will be discussed at area masterclasses and preparation sessions. 

A minimum mark of “B” is required to fulfill the recital requirement. 

Post-Bacc (Jazz) 

A Credit Recital panel (which has been approved by the Desautels Faculty of Music) will assign grades for Credit Recitals.

The members of the panel will meet after the Credit Recital and determine a single letter grade. A comment sheet from each of the panel members will be returned to the student as soon as possible following the performance. Comments are written so that the mark given is reflective of the weight of the comments.

Credit Recitals for Jazz students will be marked on a number of components which will include elements such as: 

• Technical command of the instrument 
• Musical expressiveness 
• Ability to improvise 
• Knowledge of repertoire 
• Preparation 
• Organization and time management 
• Presentation and stage presence 

A minimum mark of “B” is required to fulfill the recital requirement. 

In most situations, copyright regulations require that performers be in possession of original scores of music to be performed.  While a student may perform from copies, students must show the originals to their Credit Recital instructor when submitting a program. It is only acceptable to perform from a copy of a score without owning an original if the specific edition being copied has entered into the public domain. Students may use a borrowed score. If out-of-print music is used, a letter or e-mail of permission from the publisher is to be provided to the Student Advisor when submitting the Recital Program Approval Form. The Music Library is a good source for scores.  

Finalized Credit Recital programs are to be emailed to music@umanitoba.ca in "Word" format a minimum of one week before the Credit Recital. The program must follow the Recital Program Template provided online at: https://umanitoba.ca/music/student-experience/forms.

Please consult the Recital Formatting Guide for instructions on how to use the template, formatting content, etc.

NOTE: The Desautels Faculty of Music office will email an electronic copy of the program and will print out 30 black and white copies. 

• Work with Major Practical Study teacher to set up a date.   The last date in the 2023-24 academic year to hold a Credit recital is May 3, 2024.

• Students are responsible for hiring all collaborative musicians and confirming their availability.   

• Booking On-campus Credit Recitals:

  • Confirm your recital/dress rehearsal date and location with the Facilities and Events Coordinator in Room 303.

  • You are required to book the recital and dress rehearsal at the same time.

  • Students taking MUSC 3550 may book a maximum of one (1) hour for dress rehearsal prior to a Credit Recital.

  • Students taking MUSC 4560 or MUSC 5560 may book a maximum of two (2) hours for dress rehearsal prior to a Credit Recital.

  • Submit the Undergraduate Credit Recital Booking Form - Classical by December 1, 2023 at 4:30pm. If the Credit Recital is not booked by December 1, we cannot guarantee the requested date and a $25 late fee will be charged.

  • Pay the $100 Recital fee in the Reception Office. We accept cash, debit, cheque, and credit card payments.

• Booking Off-campus Credit Recitals:
  • Notify the Associate Dean (undergraduate programs) that you are planning to perform your recital off-campus.

• Recital programs:

  • Prepare the Recital Program Approval Form in conjunction with your Major Practical Study Instructor (https://umanitoba.ca/music/student-experience/forms).   

  • Submit the Recital Program Approval Form at least one month prior to the Credit Recital date to the student advisor at DFoM.Advising@umanitoba.ca 
  • Format your approved Credit Recital program with the form found on the DFOM Forms Webpage. 
  • Submit the Final Recital Program to music@umanitoba.ca at least one week prior to the Credit Recital date. 
  • The Reception Office will email an electronic copy of the program prior to the Credit Recital and provide 30 black and white.

• Find an undergrad or Post Bacc. Jazz recital partner to share the evening with.  

• Determine the members of your band and confirm their willingness to be involved. 

• Discuss and confirm possible date options with your MPS instructor and band members.  

• With your recital partner, reach out to the DFOM Facilities and Events Coordinator to confirm a date. 

• Submit your individual Credit Recital Booking form – Jazz to the DFOM office. 

  • DUE: Minimum of two months prior to recital date, and no later than Dec. 1 or a $25 late charge will be added to your tech fee. 

  • The Recital date may not be changed except with a doctor’s note.  

• Pay the $100 tech fee in the main office (cash, debit, credit, cheque) 

  • DUE: Upon submission of the Booking Form (Date is not booked until payment is received) 

• Prepare the Recital Program Approval Form – Jazz in conjunction with your MPS instructor.  Ensure the form has been filled our correctly and has the required signatures prior to submission.  

• Submit the completed Recital Program Approval Form – Jazz to Karly Epp 

  • DUE: Minimum of one month prior to recital date.  

• Upon receiving approval for your recital program via email from Karly Epp, draft your physical program in Microsoft Word using the Recital Program Template and Recital Formatting Guide.  

• Submit your final program to music@umanitoba.ca  

  • DUE: Minimum of one week prior to recital date.  

• Print additional programs as desired. Thirty copies of the printed program will be provided.  The reception office will email an electronic copy of the program prior to the credit recital. 

Desautels Faculty of Music offers a wide variety of opportunities for participation in Ensembles. Please see our Ensembles page for a current list of Desautels Faculty of Music Ensembles.   

Post-Baccalaureate diploma students are required to participate in one ensemble (MUSC 5180) appropriate for their major practical study area. 

 Ensemble auditions may be required – check audition requirements for specific ensembles.  

Students must complete the Ensemble Exception form if they want to:  

• participate in more than one ensemble and/or  

• participate in an ensemble in an area other than their MPS area  

Please check the Ensemble Exception form for the year-specific submission deadline. We will normally respond within one week. Final decisions will be made by the Associate Dean (undergraduate programs) in consultation with the Ensemble committee chair, ensemble directors, and MPS instructor(s). 

As a student of the Desautels Faculty of Music please:

• Bring a positive learning attitude. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not offend or interfere with the learning of any other student.
• Behave appropriately in class, use appropriate language, and respect each other and instructors. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. If it continues, a student can and will be asked to leave the class, either for a designated time period or permanently. Please see the Student Discipline By-Law on the University of Manitoba Website.  
• Come prepared for classes with appropriate materials.
• Ensure that the proper textbooks or course materials are purchased, that tuition is paid in full by the established deadlines, that registration and revisions are completed within the required time periods and that voluntary withdrawals are completed by the specified dates.
• Be present in class, take notes and participate as required. If the student is unable to attend class, it is their responsibility to catch up on any assignments, announcements, etc.
• Ensure that all assignment deadlines are met. If a student is unable to do this it is their responsibility to make alternative arrangements, informing the instructor.
• Ensure the correct pre-requisites are met before registering for courses and that program requirements are met.
• Understand the academic assessments and scholastic standards to remain in good standing.
• Provide and utilize your University of Manitoba e-mail address.

All questions concerning academic regulations should be directed to the Associate Dean (see page 5 for contact information) and/or Student Advisor. The Student Advisor serves as academic advisor for all undergraduate students in the Desautels Faculty of Music.  

Within the first week of the term, students will receive course syllabi for all academic courses, ensembles, and lessons. 

Minimum Grade Requirements: In the Faculty students must attain a grade of “C” or higher for a course to count toward a degree, except in the case of Recital where a minimum of “B” is required. The Post-Bacc. program is governed by these regulations. 

A sessional (September – April) grade point average of less than 2.0 (C) or failure to achieve a grade of “C” or better in two Music courses will result in a student being placed on probation.  While on probation, the student remains in the program but is subject to a set of conditions that are established by the Desautels Faculty of Music.  A student failing to meet these conditions may be placed on suspension.  

Supplemental examinations are not given in the Faculty of Music, with the following exception: where a jury mark of “D” has been assigned in Major Practical Study, the juried examination may be reheard prior to the next registration. 

Subject to Faculty regulations, required Music courses graded “F” or “D” must be repeated, usually at the next opportunity. Elective courses graded “F” may either be repeated or another elective substituted.

Attendance – Academic courses/Ensembles

Absences of less than 120 hours (up to five consecutive days):

There are many different modes of course delivery at the DFOM, each with specific attendance requirements. Because of this, requirements for individual courses may differ from the official DFOM policy outlined below; please refer to course outlines for specific attendance requirements. This general attendance policy is the default for the DFOM; where individual course policies differ from this general policy, individual policies take precedence. 

Regular attendance is expected of students in all courses. Per university policy, students have two days to provide instructors with this form, copying the Undergraduate Student Advisor or Graduate Program Assistant for any absence from classes of less than 120 hours. 

If a student misses a final exam, they must speak with the Undergraduate Student Advisor or Graduate Program Assistant.

All other absences will be unexcused. Any unexcused absences from Ensemble or Major Practical Study courses, or three hours of unexcused absences from any other DFOM course, may result in the student being required to withdraw from the course or Ensemble, or may result in a failing grade being assigned. 

Absences of more than 120 hours (more than five consecutive days):

This is an extraordinary request, and students must seek permission from the Associate Dean and their instructors. Students are required to make an appointment with the Student Advisor or Graduate Program Assistant to discuss their request; they will fill out a portion of the DFOM Long Absence request form, which will be forwarded to their instructors by the Student Advisor/Graduate Program Assistant for approval. 

The Associate Dean will review the request, which may be approved or denied in entirety or approved for selected courses. 

If there are selected courses for which permission is denied, the Associate Dean will work with the student to create a new program plan. 

All other absences will be unexcused. Any unexcused absences from Ensemble or Major Practical Study courses, or three hours of unexcused absences from any other DFOM course, may result in the student being required to withdraw from the course or Ensemble, or may result in a failing grade being assigned. 

Absences - MPS lessons

Absences of less than 120 hours (less than five consecutive days):

There are many different modes of course delivery at the DFOM, each with specific attendance requirements. Because of this, requirements for individual courses may differ from the official DFOM policy outlined below; please refer to Course outlines for specific attendance requirements. This general attendance policy is the default for the DFOM; where individual course policies differ from this general policy, individual policies take precedence. 

Regular attendance is expected of students in all courses. Each student taking MPS will normally receive one hour of private instruction each week for the entire academic year, for a total of 26 hours, with the exception of MUSC 4160, which has a total of 13 hours. Except in cases of emergency, 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel a lesson. It is at the discretion of the instructor when or if the lesson will be made up. 

As per new university policy, students have two days to provide instructors with this form in lieu of a medical note copying the Undergraduate Student Advisor or Graduate Program Assistant, as appropriate, for any absence from classes of less than 120 hours, if requested by the MPS or recital instructor.

If a student misses a jury, they must speak with the Undergraduate Student Advisor.

All other absences will be unexcused. Any unexcused absences from Ensemble or Major Practical Study courses, or three hours of unexcused absences from any other DFOM course, may result in the student being required to withdraw from the course or Ensemble, or may result in a failing grade being assigned. 

Attendance at Masterclasses and Studio Classes is an important part of studies at DFOM. Other more specific attendance requirements will be set by each instrument/voice area, as will regulations about collaborative musicians. Students’ attendance and preparation for Masterclasses and Studio Classes may be reflected in their Major Practical Study grade. 

Absences of more than 120 hours (more than five consecutive days):

This is an extraordinary request, and students must seek permission from the Associate Dean and their instructors. Students are required to make an appointment with the Undergraduate Student Advisor or Graduate Program Assistant to discuss their request; they will fill out a portion of the DFOM Long Absence request form, which will be forwarded to their instructors by the Student Advisor/Graduate Program Assistant for approval. 

The Associate Dean will review the request, which may be approved or denied in entirety or approved for selected courses. 

If there are selected courses for which permission is denied, the Associate Dean will work with the student to create a new program plan. 

All other absences will be unexcused. Any unexcused absences from Ensemble or Major Practical Study courses, or three hours of unexcused absences from any other DFOM course, may result in the student being required to withdraw from the course or Ensemble, or may result in a failing grade being assigned. 

Please visit Academic Integrity | University of Manitoba (umanitoba.ca) for information about academic integrity, links to workshops, in-person support, and online resources.  

According to the University of Manitoba Undergraduate Calendar, under General Academic Regulations, Academic Integrity: 

The University of Manitoba takes academic integrity seriously. As a member of the International Centre for Academic Integrity, the University defines academic integrity as a commitment to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. (International Centre for Academic Integrity, 2014) 

To help students understand the expectations of the University of Manitoba, definitions for the types of prohibited behaviours are in the Student Academic Misconduct Procedure and provided below. 

"Academic Misconduct" means any conduct that has, or might reasonably be seen to have, an adverse effect on the academic integrity of the University, including but not limited to: 

(a) Plagiarism – the presentation or use of information, ideas, images, sentences, findings, etc. as one’s own without appropriate attribution in a written assignment, test or final examination. 

(b) Cheating on Quizzes, Tests, or Final Examinations – the circumventing of fair testing procedures or contravention of exam regulations. Such acts may be premeditated/planned or may be unintentional or opportunistic. 

(c) Inappropriate Collaboration – when a student and any other person work together on assignments, projects, tests, labs or other work unless authorized by the course instructor. 

(d) Duplicate Submission – cheating where a student submits a paper/assignment/test in full or in part, for more than one course without the permission of the course instructor. 

(e) Personation – writing an assignment, lab, test, or examination for another student, or the unauthorized use of another person’s signature or identification in order to impersonate someone else. Personation includes both the personator and the person initiating the personation. 

(f) Academic Fraud – falsification of data or official documents as well as the falsification of medical or compassionate circumstances/documentation to gain accommodations to complete assignments, tests or examinations. 

Note that the above applies to written, visual, and spatial assignments as well as oral presentations. 

Over the course of your university studies, you may find yourself in situations that can make the application of these definitions unclear. The University of Manitoba wants to help you be successful, and this includes providing you with the knowledge and tools to support your decisions to act with integrity. There are a number of people and places on campus that will help you understand the rules and how they apply to your academic work. If you have questions or are uncertain about what is expected of you in your courses, you have several options: 

• Ask your professor, instructor, or teaching assistant for assistance or clarification. 

• Get support from the Academic Learning Centre or Libraries: 

• Visit the Academic Integrity site for information and tools to help you understand academic integrity. 

• Make an appointment with the Student Advocacy office. This office assists students to understand their rights and responsibilities and provides support to students who have received an allegation of academic misconduct. 

The Desautels Faculty of Music views plagiarism as a very serious academic offence.  Students found guilty of plagiarism in any course will receive a failing grade in that course.  If a second offence should occur, the student will be placed on academic suspension. 

The Desautels Faculty of Music follows the appeal process outlined in the University of Manitoba Regulations.  Please find details of the University of Manitoba policy at:    

• Final Grade Appeal: https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/grades/appeal-grade
• Term Work Grade Appeal: https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/grades/appeal-grade#appeal-of-term-work-grade

At the end of each term, students in all courses and ensembles with more than six registrants complete an evaluation of the professor and the course. The SRI is available via your UM Learn course homepage and replaces the former SEEQ/eSEEQ tool for student feedback for degree-credit courses. The SRI has been added to every UM Learn course (this includes non-credit courses). 

Major Practical Study and Ensemble evaluations can be obtained at the Reception Office, two weeks prior to the last day of classes in the winter term. These are internal evaluations only. Please contact the Front Office Assistant if you have questions about this procedure. 

• Desautels Faculty of Music facilities and equipment are reserved for credit-related activities only. All non-credit use is prohibited without the express consent of the Facilities and Events Coordinator.

• The Desautels Faculty of Music facilities are not to be used for any private lesson teaching unrelated to University of Manitoba teaching activities. All teaching of private lessons in our facilities must be to students registered in Major Practical Study and/or Recital on that instrument with that teacher, or must be arranged through the Division of Preparatory Studies. 

• All users of facilities and equipment are fully financially responsible for any and all damage to or loss of said facilities and equipment, including instruments, laptop and desktop computers, pianos, sound equipment, etc. Please take appropriate steps to ensure the safety and security of Desautels Faculty of Music equipment. 

A copy of the complete Facilities & Equipment Use Policy is available from the Facilities and Events Coordinator.

To book Eva Clare Hall and Rooms in the Taché Arts Complex, email the Facilities and Events Coordinator (Sue.StoneScott@umanitoba.ca) with your booking request. 

The Desautels Faculty of Music reserves the time slot from 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for Midday Recitals. The primary function of the Midday Recital is to provide students with an opportunity to gain experience in performance, as both presenters and as audience.  The Midday Recital time will also include programs, lectures, or workshops by faculty members and visiting artists and scholars, and Health and Wellness events.  

Most programs will take place in Eva Clare Hall.  This space will be available one hour before the Midday recital time for on-stage sound checks.     

To book a midday, use the Midday Recital Request form. 

In Eva Clare Hall, the piano will be either the 7’ Yamaha or the 7’ Kawai. These pianos will be used on a rotating basis, user preference cannot be accommodated for midday recitals. 

Food and drinks are allowed in the seating area of Eva Clare Hall during middays. Please pick up garbage and containers left on the floor or on seats when you are leaving the hall. 

The recording studio technician is available Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30 pm, excluding holidays, by appointment only. For recording sessions outside of these hours students will be required to pay $30.00 per hour.    

For more information regarding recording sessions please contact the Recording Studio Technician at kenneth.mlodzinksi@umanitoba.ca. 

With some exceptions, please note that all students are expected to acquire their own instruments prior to study, or within the first year of study at the Desautels Faculty of Music. Should you require an equipment loan, contact the Facilities and Events Coordinator.

The loan periods for instruments borrowed from the DFOM follow the academic terms September to December, January to April with an optional extension for the summer term May to middle of August. The summer loan term is only available to returning students.  All instruments must be returned for inspection by the Facilities and Events Coordinator before the end of April, even if the loan is going to be renewed for the summer term. The faculty reserves the right to recall the instrument at any time. 

If the instrument is not returned by the specified date, a hold will be placed on your University of Manitoba account, preventing you from using the libraries, registering for courses, etc. 

Any questions should be directed to the Facilities and Events Coordinator. 

The maintenance fee is $50 per term. Payment in full is required at the time of the loan. 

Instrument insurance is not required but highly recommended, either as a rider on your house insurance, or as a separate insurance policy. 

The Desautels Faculty of Music will not supply consumable materials such as mouthpieces, reeds, drum pads and sticks. Please consult your area heads and MPS instructors about appropriate equipment for your instrument and needs.

There are a variety of part-time positions available in the Faculty for full-time students (registered for 9 Credit Hours for fall term and 9 Credit Hours for winter term) who are legally able to work in Canada: http://umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/employment/employment_opportunities.html  

All Grader/Marker positions are posted and applied to through UM Careers, found here: (https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx).  

Student Technician and Student Office Assistant positions are available upon discussion with the Facilities and Events Coordinator, Sue Stone Scott (Sue.StoneScott@umanitoba.ca). Check Career Services at https://www.umanitoba.ca/career-services/  for other employment opportunities. 

Accessibility Services

Contact the Student Accessibility Services and inform your professor as soon as possible regarding any special accommodations needed for your learning environment.

• Website: https://umanitoba.ca/student/accessibility/index.html
• Location: Room 520 University Centre
• Phone: 204-474-7423
• Email: student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca 

Student Advocacy

To get questions answered about rights and responsibilities as a student you can contact Student Advocacy

• Website: http://umanitoba.ca/student/advocacy/
• Location: 520 University Centre
• Phone: 204-474-7423
• Email: stadv@umanitoba.ca

Academic Learning Centre

The Academic Learning Centre (ALC) serves students with a writing or study skills tutor, and /or attend workshops in order to further develop academic strengths and skills in writing, learning and research. 

• Website: https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning 
• Location: 201 Tier Building
• Phone: 204-480-1481
• Email: academic_learning@umanitoba.ca

Career Services

Career Services assists all University of Manitoba students with career planning and job search questions. 

• Website: http://umanitoba.ca/student/careerservices/index.html
• Location: 474 University Centre
• Phone: 204-474-9456 
• Email: Cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca

Respectful Work and Learning Environment

To ensure a positive educational experience for everyone the university has a policy outlining expectations for students and professors:

• Website: http://umanitoba.ca/human_rights/rwle/index.html
• Location: 201 Tier Building
• Phone: 204-474-6348
• Email: human.rights@umanitoba.ca 

Sexual Violence Support & Education

• Website: http://umanitoba.ca/sexual-violence/
• Location: R537 University Centre
• Tel: 205-473-6562

Student Counseling Centre

The Student Counseling Centre deals with any aspect of your mental health and well-being, including stress, relationships, anxiety, depression, etc.

• Website: http://umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/
• Location: Room 474, 35University Centre
• Phone: 204-474-8592

Mobile Crisis Service

For 24/7 Mental Health Support, the Mobile Crisis Service can be reached at 204-940-1781

University Health Service (UHS)

Contact UHS for any medical concerns, including mental health problems. UHS offers a full range of medical services to students, including psychiatric consultation.

• Website: http://umanitoba.ca/student/health/
• Location: 100 University Centre, Fort Garry Campus,
• Tel: 204 474-8411 

Student Support Case Management Team

The Student Support Case Management Team is available for consultation, workshops, and referrals.

• Website: http://umanitoba.ca/student/case-manager/
• Location: 520 UMSU University Centre
• Phone: 204-474-7423

Health and Wellness Educator

• Website: https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/health-wellness
• Location: 469 University Centre
• Phone: 204- 295-9032
• Email: Katie.Kutryk@umanitoba.ca

All of the Desautels Faculty of Music forms, and related policies, can be found here: https://umanitoba.ca/music/student-experience/forms