Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Performance Student Handbook

The Desautels Faculty of Music is home to a vibrant artistic learning community with world-class mentors, educators, performers, and facilities. This handbook provides the most current information about being a student in the Bachelor of Music program including the policies and procedures for the various components of the B. Mus. Composition, General, Music Education, Music Research, and Performance. The Table of Contents is linked to the various sections in the document. Simply click on a heading to get to the section in question. 

To note: In the event that there is a discrepancy between the academic calendar and the handbook, the academic calendar determines practice. 

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. Our goal is to be a destination of inspiring musical activity, through a commitment to transformative research, creative works, and teaching and learning. 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. 

The Faculty of Music has 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 state-of-the-art Desautels Concert Hall opened in September 2024. The Concert Hall is one of Winnipeg's premiere venues, hosting performances by students, faculty, guest artists, and community groups.  

I encourage you to take full advantage of the wide range of courses, performance opportunities, and experiences that await you in the Desautels Faculty of Music. We look forward to encouraging you in your development as performers, researchers, and musicians. 

• Stephen Runge, D.Mus.

• Dean, Desautels Faculty of Music

• Director, School of Art

The hours for the entrances at the Dafoe Road/MacLean Crescent entrance and the double arch doors on Dafoe Road differ slightly, as noted below.  

Monday-Friday

Swipe card access only:

6:00 – 7:30 am 

Open:

7:30am – 10:00pm (Dafoe/McLean entrance), 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 –6:00am

Saturday/Sunday

Swipe card access only:

6:00am – 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. 9–13, 2026, Feb. 15-19, 2027) 

Swipe card access:

6:00 am – midnight

Building locked, no access for students:

Midnight-6:00 am

Statutory holidays

Swipe card access:

6:00 am – midnight

Winter holiday (December 24, 2026 – January 4, 2027)

No access for students

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

Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) until Dec. 31, 2026: jody.stark@umanitoba.ca

Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) after Dec. 31, 2026: laura.loewen@umanitoba.ca

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 only be accessed online; students who live in areas without internet access should contact their Desautels Faculty of Music Undergraduate Student Advisor for registration assistance by email (see below) or by calling the Desautels Faculty of Music office at 204-474-9310.

• Samuel Kid (B.Mus.): dfom.advising@umanitoba.ca
• Amanda Wiebe (B.Jazz): Amanda.Wiebe@umanitoba.ca

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

Fee payment deadlines are given on the Important Dates and Deadlines page.

Students who have attended another accredited university or college may request that a maximum of 60 credit hours of courses completed 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 emailed to the Admissions Office at evaluations@umanitoba.ca for an evaluation. Detailed information about transfer credit can be found on the Transfer Credit page.

The minimum required period of residency at University of Manitoba for a Bachelor’s Degree in music is two years with at least 63 credit hours completed through the UM. 

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

Your 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
• Access to the Active Living Centre
• Access for food service meal plan
• Bus pass, along with a PEG-GO card
• Students will be asked to show it when they sit for examinations

Students can now obtain their student card online. Please check the Registrar’s Office website for detailed information about obtaining a student card through Aurora.

Access to the Desautels Faculty of Music facilities (Building access and 4^th floor practice rooms) will be activated by Physical Plant in your first year of study. Returning Student ID cards will remain active.

To note: 

• If the light on the card reader flashes green, you have swipe access and your card has been activated. 
• If there is no light on the card reader, your card has not yet been activated. 
• If the light on the card reader flashes red, your card is in the system but you do not have swipe access for that area. 

Please see Facilities and Equipment Coordinator Sue Stone Scott if you have access issues. 

Getting Swipe Access

New students must take their student card to Physical Plant to have swipe card access for DFOM facilities added to their card. Physical Plant is located at 89 Freedman Crescent, and students can drop in Monday to Friday at the following times: 

• 8:30-9:30 am
• 10:15-11:45 am
• 1-2:30 pm
• 3-3:30 pm

Please carry your Student ID card with you at all times while on campus. 

The University of Manitoba offers students access to a variety of online services including U of M email, campus wireless internet, UM Learn, UM Achieve and more.  In order to access all of these services, you must claim your UM Net ID. To do so visit: https://umanitoba.ca/information-services-technology/my-accounts-email/claim-umnetid

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. and be sure to use this account when emailing instructors, advisors, and other members of the U of M community. 

If you are having trouble with any of these services you can chat with IST here or contact the IST Service Desk Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm by phone (204-474-8600) or in person at 123 Fletcher Argue.

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, and the fee is non-refundable. The DFOM provides locks and a locker appropriate for the size of your instrument. Students are not to use their own locks in the instrument storage rooms. Please contact the Front office (T319) to rent a locker. 

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

Practice Room Sign-Up Procedure

During the first full week of Fall and Winter term, students will sign up for practice rooms. Sign-up sheets will be located outside the general office (T319).

1. On the first day (Monday), Piano majors can sign up for practice room use:
   1. From 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, Masters, Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Masters, and third- and fourth-year Piano majors can sign up.
   2. From 1:00 – 4:30 pm, first- and second-year Piano majors can sign up.
2. On the second day (Tuesday), all Post-Baccalaureate, Masters, and Pre-Masters students can sign up.
3. On the third day (Wednesday), all third- and fourth-year students can sign up.
4. On the fourth day (Thursday), all first- and second-year students can sign up.
5. The Facilities and Equipment Coordinator will review the sign-up sheets, and schedules will be posted outside each practice room the following week.

Please sign up on your designated day. If you miss your day, please contact Sue Stone Scott at Sue.StoneScott@umanitoba.ca as soon as possible to arrange for practice room access.

Allotted Times for Practice Room Use

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.

Also note: Your MPS instructor will have advice for you about how much you should practise each day, and it is likely longer than the 1 hour of guaranteed practice room time for non-performance students.

Terms and Conditions

• Students will use the practice rooms for their intended purpose of musical development and study.
• Students will not allow non-DFOM 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 practice room privileges.
• Propping open doors or tampering with the security swipe system is strictly prohibited.
• The cleanliness of a practice room is the responsibility of the student(s) using the room; 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 Equipment Coordinator.
• Students are responsible for the musical instruments in the practice room they are using and are liable for damages that occur during their time using the room.
• No food or drink is 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 rooms.
• The building is open to the public from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm. Students may swipe into the building before and after these times (see Building Hours above) but must vacate the building between midnight and 6:00 am. UM Security Services may request to see your swipe card and may ask you to leave after hours.

Failure to adhere to these policies may result in consequences ranging from a written warning, loss of access, and/or a $130 charge for piano tuning in the case of a piano being mistreated.

The University is committed to a respectful work and learning environment. You have the right to be treated with respect and you are expected to conduct yourself in an appropriate and respectful manner with fellow students, instructors, staff, and other members of the community. Policies governing UM community behaviour include: 

• Respectful Work and Learning Environment
• Student Discipline
• Violent or Threatening Behaviour

The UM website, Engaging in Respectful Conduct includes more details about expectations for behaviours related to university activities.

Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management

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 at the Health and Wellness website at https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-health-and-wellness.
• Smudging is possible in limited areas of the Taché Arts Complex due to the configuration of our HVAC system. Advance notice and permission is required. Please contact Sue Stone Scott for information.

The University’s Security Program is administered by Security Services, located in the Welcome Centre, 423 University Crescent, and open Monday through Friday from 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. All instances of theft or suspicious activity should be reported to Campus Security.

Some of the services provided by Campus Security include:

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

Emergency Contact Numbers:

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

For more information or to ask questions about any of these programs, see the Security Services page.

According to University of Manitoba policy, photos, videos, and audio recordings taken during for-credit courses do not require video/photo consent forms to be signed by students. Consent is assumed. 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. Photos, videos, and audio recordings may be used for promotion and communications.

If a student does not want their photo or video image used for promotional and communication purposes, they should contact the Marketing and Communications Officer, Daniel Marquez, at Daniel.Marquez@umanitoba.ca with a photo of themselves (for identification purposes only) at the beginning of each academic year to request that their image not be used. Students are not required to provide a reason for their request.

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

Students can contact senior.stick.fmsa@gmail.com with any concerns at any time.

Message from the FMSA Council

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:
   • Facebook: Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music Students’ Association
   • Instagram: @fmsauofm
4. 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 by 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 on the FMSA page.

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 $10 (cash or credit), non-refundable. The FMSA will provide locks and will assign lockers; students should not use their own lock. To rent a locker, please contact a member of the FMSA Council by email or stop 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 a refrigerator, microwave, 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. as outlined in the kitchenette policy below: 

If you have any questions or comments about the kitchenettes or other issues, 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!

Music Resource Guide: libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/musicguide

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

Loan Periods

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

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

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: umanitoba.ca/libraries/print

This is a completely free, very useful service for all students. 

Appointment bookings and more information are available online at: umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/academic-learning

The Desautels Faculty of Music is committed to the idea that the study and performance of a broad historical and stylistic range of music, including the music of one's own time, is essential to every musician's training. Although studies in the B.Mus. have previously focused primarily on Western Art Music, there is an increasing emphasis on the importance of studying music beyond this genre, and a more inclusive approach is being prioritized.  

Each student taking Major Practical Study will normally receive one hour of private instruction each week for the entire academic year for a total of 26 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.  

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 the goals for the year in terms of technical achievement and repertoire development with their instructor.  

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 Examination panel consisting of faculty members, normally at the end of term in April. The student’s instructor can be present at the Jury Examination but does not participate in the 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 as appropriate for their instrument and discipline, 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. Jury Examinations and Credit Recitals for Post-Baccalaureate students will demonstrate a quality that represents progress beyond the fourth-year level.

Jury Examination and Credit 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. A deferred jury is considered an incomplete in the course, and this incomplete will constitute the grade submitted until the deferred exam is taken.

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 Examination 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 Examination. 100% of the MPS grade will be determined by the student’s Major Practical Study instructor.

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 normally receive one hour of private instruction each week for the entire academic year, for a total of 26 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.

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 the goals for the year in terms of technical achievement and repertoire development with their instructor.

Jazz masterclass takes place every Friday from 2:30–4:30 pm in T2-272 while classes are running. Post-Bacc. students are invited to attend masterclasses but are not required to do so.

Masterclass is the one opportunity for 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.

Post-Bacc. students completing a Jury Examination will submit a list of only 10 tunes. This list will be derived from the Year Three and/or Year Four jury lists, as deemed appropriate by the student’s MPS instructor. All other requirements are the same as the undergraduate student requirements. If the Post-Bacc. student was also a DFOM Jazz Studies undergraduate student, their list of 10 tunes should not include any tunes performed on prior Jury Examinations. If the student was an undergraduate jazz vocal student and is 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 the 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. Bachelor of Jazz Studies 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.

All students completing Jury Examinations will need to fill out a Jazz Jury Repertoire Form. This form must be signed by the student and their MPS instructor and uploaded to the Jazz Juries course shell in UM Learn under “Assignments,” in 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 Examination requirements, drummers will be required to sing the melody of each of their 10 tunes before 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 for which they will play the changes on piano. While they are welcome to include more than three of the italicized 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 Examination. Playing the changes will consist of playing the root in the left hand and guide tones in the right hand.

Vocalists

Vocalists completing a Jury Examination 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 have lyrics available, they will not be considered vocal tunes for the purposes of these Jury Examinations.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

Credit Recitals should be treated as professional engagements. Students are fully responsible for all organization. Start early! Book your Credit Recital after confirming the date with any musicians who will be accompanying you. The date may not be changed except in extenuating circumstances and with approval from the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs).

Students who plan to perform a Credit Recital in Fall term must contact Sue Stone Scott, Facilities and Equipment Coordinator, before October 5, 2026 at 4:30 pm at Sue.StoneScott@umanitoba.ca. Plan ahead to make sure your Credit Recital runs smoothly.

Students who are eligible to use the Desautels Concert Hall and plan to perform a Credit Recital in that space at any time in 2026–27 must let recital coordinator Allen Harrington (B.Mus.) or Karly Epp (B.Jazz) know before October 5, 2026.

For all other spaces, see the deadlines below.

Recital Booking Period

November 4, 2026 – Booking day for MUSC 5660 Credit Recitals in the Desautels Concert Hall, Eva Clare Hall, or Vocal Arts Room begins. (Please note that students in MUSC 4560, 4564, and M.Mus. are also eligible to use these venues for their recitals.) Recital requests will be processed in the order they are received, starting at 8:30 am on November 4.

Dress Rehearsal Booking Period

Once you have confirmed your recital date and time, please book your dress rehearsal as follows:

November 17 – December 1, 2026 – Booking period for dress rehearsals for MUSC 5660 Credit Recitals in the Desautels Concert Hall, Eva Clare Hall, or Vocal Arts Room.

Off-Campus Recitals Permission Deadline: November 6, 2026

It may be possible to hold a Credit Recital off-campus. Please contact the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) before November 6 to discuss this possibility. If permission is granted, the deadline for booking the recital date is December 2, 2026.

Off-Campus Recital Booking Deadline: December 2, 2026

Please note: The student is responsible for all technical and logistical arrangements for an off-campus recital. DFOM techs will not be provided; therefore, there is no recital fee payable to DFOM. Students who elect to hold their recital off campus are responsible for arranging a recording and providing it to the Music Library. Please take the recording to the Music Library desk for cataloguing within one month of your recital.

You can find all Credit Recital forms here.

Details for Booking MUSC 5560 Credit Recitals

• MUSC 5560 Credit Recitals can be held in Eva Clare Hall or the Vocal Arts Room.
• All DFOM Credit Recitals are assessed a $100.00 recital fee.
  • The $100.00 recital fee for concerts in Eva Clare Hall and the Vocal Arts Room includes the use of the hall, student techs, use of the piano, and an audio recording of the recital, which can be accessed in the DFOM library.
• Students are responsible for hiring collaborative musicians and confirming their availability.
• Credit Recitals cannot normally be rescheduled except in exceptional circumstances. The Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) must give permission to reschedule.
• All on-campus recitals will be recorded (audio only) for the archives. Students can access a copy of the audio recording of their recital in the DFOM library.

Steps to Book Your Recital: Classical Students

1. Determine Possible Dates

   On October 15, we will email a list of available Credit Recital slots in the Desautels Concert Hall to students registered in MUSC 4560, 4564, and 5560, along with M.Mus. students.

   • Work with your Major Practical Study teachers and collaborating musicians to choose three possible dates for your recital: one at 2:00 pm, one at 5:00 pm, and one at 8:00 pm.
   • If you plan to have your recital in Eva Clare Hall or the Vocal Arts Room, please check the availability of your chosen date with Sue Stone Scott before submitting your recital application.
2. Book the Date and Location
   • Confirm your recital date and location with Sue Stone Scott, Facilities and Equipment Coordinator, in Room 303 or at Sue.StoneScott@umanitoba.ca.
   • Submit the MUSC 5560 Credit Recital Booking Form to music@umanitoba.ca by November 4, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
   • Pay the $100 recital fee in the Music Reception Office, Room 319. We accept cash, debit, cheque, and credit card payments. The recital is not officially booked until this fee is paid.
3. Pay the $100 Recital Fee
   • Cash, debit, cheque, and credit card payments can be made in the Music Reception Office, Room 319.
     • The recital is not officially booked until this fee is paid.
   • Please note: After December 1, all recital slots in the Desautels Concert Hall not booked by DFOM students will be released for external bookings.
4. Book the Dress Rehearsal
   • Students taking MUSC 5660 may book two (2) hours for a dress rehearsal prior to a Credit Recital.
   • The dress rehearsal booking period is from November 18 – December 1, 2026. Please contact Sue Stone Scott, Room 303, Sue.StoneScott@umanitoba.ca, to book your dress rehearsal.
5. Finalize Your Repertoire
   • Fill out the Recital Program Approval Form with your Major Practical Study instructor.
   • Email the Recital Program Approval Form at least one month prior to the Credit Recital date to Allen Harrington (Classical Jury Examination and Credit Recital Coordinator) at Allen.Harrington@umanitoba.ca.
6. Create Your Recital Program
   • Once your repertoire is approved, download the Recital Template and create your program. Be sure to follow the Formatting Guide. Both are available on the forms page.
   • Submit the final recital program as a PDF to music@umanitoba.ca at least one week prior to the Credit Recital date.
   • Send your program PDF to Christopher.johns@umanitoba.ca if you are using the Desautels Concert Hall.
   • The Music Reception Office will email you an electronic copy of the program prior to the Credit Recital and provide 30 black-and-white paper copies.

Steps to Book Your Recital: Jazz Students

1. Determine Possible Dates and Engage Your Band
   • Find an undergraduate or Post-Bacc. Jazz recital partner with whom you can share the evening.
   • Determine the members of your band and confirm their willingness to be involved and their availability.
   • Discuss and confirm possible dates with your MPS instructor and band members.
2. Book the Date
   • With your recital partner, confirm your recital date with Sue Stone Scott, Facilities and Equipment Coordinator, in Room 303 or at Sue.StoneScott@umanitoba.ca.
   • Submit the MUSC 5560 Credit Recital Booking Form to music@umanitoba.ca a minimum of two months prior to the recital date and no later than December 1.
     • A late fee of $25 will be charged and added to your tech fee if the form is not received by this date.
3. Pay the $100 Recital Fee
   • Cash, debit, cheque, and credit card payments can be made in the Music Reception Office, Room 319.
     • The recital is not officially booked until this fee is paid.
4. Prepare and Submit the Recital Program Approval Form – Jazz
   • Prepare the form in conjunction with your MPS instructor. Ensure it has been filled out correctly and has all the necessary signatures before submission.
   • Submit the form to Karly Epp a minimum of one month before your recital date.
5. Create Your Recital Program
   • Once you have received approval for your recital program from Karly, download the Recital Template and create your program. Be sure to follow the Formatting Guide. Both are available on the forms page.
   • Submit the final recital program as a PDF to music@umanitoba.ca at least one week prior to the Credit Recital date.
   • Send your program PDF to Christopher.johns@umanitoba.ca if you are using the Desautels Concert Hall.
   • The Music Reception Office will email you an electronic copy of the program prior to the Credit Recital and provide 30 black-and-white paper copies.

MUSC 5560 (Recital)

• Total length of repertoire: 65–70 minutes
• Total Post-Bacc. (Classical) Credit Recital length, including all pauses and a ten-minute intermission, should not exceed 90 minutes.
• Total Post-Bacc. (Jazz) Credit Recital length should not exceed 85 minutes.

A Credit Recital panel (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 panel member will be returned to the student as soon as possible following the performance. Comments are written so that the mark given reflects 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.

Credit Recitals for Jazz students will be marked on a number of components, including 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.  

The Desautels Faculty of Music offers a wide variety of opportunities for participation in ensembles. Post-Baccalaureate Diploma students are required to participate in one ensemble (MUSC 5180) appropriate for their Major Practical Study area.

A current list of ensembles can be found on the Ensembles page. Ensemble auditions may be required; check the audition requirements for specific ensembles.

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

• participate in more than one ensemble for credit, 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, you are expected to:

• 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 behaviour 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 prerequisites are met before registering for courses and that program requirements are met.
• Understand the academic assessments and scholastic standards required to remain in good standing.
• Provide and use your University of Manitoba email address.

All questions concerning academic regulations should be directed to the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) or the Student Advisors. 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, Credit Recitals, and lessons.

A grade of “C” or better is required in each Music course throughout the Bachelor of Music program, except where the Desautels Faculty of Music Bachelor of Music Student Handbook states otherwise. If a student needs help maintaining a “C” grade, please see the Student Advisor or the Associate Dean. They are there to assist students, but it is the student’s responsibility to seek help. In addition, the Academic Learning Centre has resources that some students may find helpful.

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 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 Desautels Faculty of Music, with the following exception: if a Jury Examination mark of “D” has been assigned in Major Practical Study, the Jury Examination may be redone prior to the next registration.

Each student is permitted a maximum of 21 credit hours of failed Desautels Faculty of Music courses in the Bachelor of Music program. Students will not be permitted to register for a required Music course more than twice without the permission of the Associate Dean.

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.

Bachelor of Music students may not register for third-year Major Practical Study or Recital I until all required first-year Music courses have been successfully completed, nor for fourth-year Major Practical Study or Recital II until all second-year Music courses have been successfully completed, except by consent of the Associate Dean.

Academic Courses/Ensembles

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. As per University policy, students have two days to provide instructors with the Self-Declaration Form, copying their Undergraduate Student Advisor, for any absence from classes of less than 120 hours. If a student has made multiple requests for temporary absences, they may be required to provide further documentation.

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 Ensembles or Major Practical Study courses, or three 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 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 Undergraduate Student Advisor/Graduate Program Assistant for approval.

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

If there are select 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 Ensembles or Major Practical Study courses, or three 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.

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 University policy, if requested by the MPS or recital instructor, students have two days to provide instructors with the Self-Declaration 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 a student has made multiple requests for temporary absences, they may be required to provide further documentation.

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

All other absences will be unexcused. Any unexcused absences from Ensembles or Major Practical Study courses, or three 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 the 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 Undergraduate Student Advisor/Graduate Program Assistant for approval.

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

If there are select 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 Ensembles or Major Practical Study courses, or three 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 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.

Plagiarism, cheating on quizzes, tests, and exams, inappropriate collaboration, duplicate submission, impersonation, academic fraud, contract cheating, and unauthorized content generation (i.e. using AI in an unsanctioned way) are violations of the Student Discipline By-Law and will lead to serious disciplinary action. See Resources to conduct academic work with integrity for definitions and examples, and visit the Academic Calendar, Student Advocacy, and Academic Integrity web pages for more information and support.

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.

Grade Appeals

The Desautels Faculty of Music follows the appeal process outlined in the University of Manitoba Regulations. Details of the University of Manitoba policy can be found here:

• Final Grade Appeal
• Term Work Grade Appeal

Disciplinary Appeals

Students have the right to appeal disciplinary action. A formal appeal can be made to the University Discipline Committee, c/o Marcia Yoshida, Student Appeals Officer in the Office of the University Secretary, at Marcia.Yoshida@umanitoba.ca, within ten working days of correspondence regarding disciplinary action.

The Student Discipline Appeal Procedure and appeal form are available on the University’s Governing Documents: Students page.

Regardless of the kind of appeal, we recommend you contact Student Advocacy and arrange for a student advocate. See the Student Advocacy page for information about their services.

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, including 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.

Respect for Facilities and Equipment 

• 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.
• 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 and Equipment Use Policy is available from the Facilities and Events Coordinator at Sue.StoneScott@umanitoba.ca.

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. The fee for recording sessions is $30.00 per hour.      

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

With some exceptions, 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. If you require an equipment loan, contact the Facilities and Events Coordinator at Sue.StoneScott@umanitoba.ca.

Loan periods for instruments borrowed from the DFOM follow the academic terms (September to December and January to April), with an optional extension for the summer term (May to mid-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 an instrument at any time.

If an 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 is highly recommended, either as a rider on your house insurance or as a separate insurance policy.

Students enrolled in a Techniques course who require the temporary loan of one or more student-quality instruments must sign a University of Manitoba Equipment Loan Agreement for each instrument. This does not apply to the Percussion Techniques course unless instruments are to be removed from the teaching area at any time. Please contact the Facilities and Events Coordinator at Sue.StoneScott@umanitoba.ca.

The Desautels Faculty of Music will supply consumable materials such as reeds, drum pads, and sticks at a cost to students.

The student is financially responsible for any repairs needed due to damage deemed excessive by the Facilities and Events Coordinator.

All Grader/Marker positions are posted and applied to through UM Careers.

Student Technician and Student Office Assistant positions are available upon discussion with the Facilities and Events Coordinator, Sue Stone Scott, at Sue.StoneScott@umanitoba.ca. Check Career Services for other employment opportunities.

DFOM professors sometimes have research grants that allow them to hire students to help with their research. Opportunities will be emailed to eligible students.

Accessibility Services

The University of Manitoba is committed to providing an accessible academic community.

• Student Accessibility Services (SAS) offers academic accommodation supports and services such as note-taking, interpreting, assistive technology, and exam accommodations. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. mental health, learning, medical, hearing, injury-related, visual) are invited to contact SAS to arrange a confidential consultation.
• SAS is located at 520 University Centre (Fort Garry Campus). You can contact SAS in person, by phone at 204-474-7423, or by email at student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca.

Student Advocacy

Student Advocacy is a safe place for students.

• We help you navigate university processes and advocate for your rights as a student at UM. If anything in your personal or academic life is affecting your studies, contact our confidential intake assistant by phone at 204-474-7423 or by email at stadv@umanitoba.ca.

Academic Learning Centre

The Academic Learning Centre offers one-to-one tutoring, group study sessions and workshops, as well as video and tip-sheet resources to help you throughout your academic program. All Academic Learning Centre programming, supports, and services are free for UM students.

• Register for an Academic Success Workshop, where you can learn strategies to improve your writing and studying. More information on topics, dates, and registration can be found online.
• Register for Faculty of Graduate Studies Grad Steps Workshops. These workshops are specifically designed for students working towards master’s degrees or PhDs. More information on topics, dates, and registration can be found online.
• Access the Academic Learning Centre’s collection of videos and tip sheets to help you with many of the academic tasks you’ll encounter in university.
• Contact the Academic Learning Centre by calling 204-480-1481 or emailing academic_learning@umanitoba.ca.

Career Services

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

Location: 474 University Centre
Phone: 204-474-9456
Email: Cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca

Respectful Work and Learning Environment

The University is committed to a respectful work and learning environment. You have the right to be treated with respect, and you are expected to conduct yourself in an appropriate and respectful manner. Policies governing UM community behaviour include:

• Respectful Work and Learning Environment
• Student Discipline
• Violent or Threatening Behaviour

The UM website Engaging in Respectful Conduct includes more details about expectations for behaviour related to university activities.

Sexual Violence Support and Education

Sexual violence affects people of all ages, sexual orientations, genders, gender identities, abilities, and relationship statuses. At the U of M, we are committed to ensuring a respectful work and learning environment for all. We want to build a safe and inclusive campus community where survivors of sexual violence know they can receive the supports they need to succeed, both academically and personally.

The Sexual Violence Resource Centre, located at 537 UMSU University Centre (Fort Garry Campus), provides support, resources, information, and referral services for any student, faculty, or staff member who has been affected by sexual violence.

Location: 537 University Centre
Phone: 204-474-6562
Email: svrc@umanitoba.ca

Student Counselling Centre

The Student Counselling Centre (SCC) provides free counselling and mental health support to UM, English Language Centre, and International College of Manitoba (ICM) students. We are open year-round, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Our commitment is to offer a support service to every student who contacts us.

• Visit the SCC’s For Urgent Help webpage if you require immediate support.
• Visit the SCC’s Our Services webpage for more information on accessing a variety of services, including individual counselling, counselling workshops and groups, support resources, and learning disability assessment services. The SCC is located at 474 UMSU University Centre (Fort Garry Campus).

For 24/7 mental health support, the Mobile Crisis Service can be reached at 204-940-1781.

University Health Service

The University Health Service offers a full range of medical services to students, including psychiatric consultation, via two health clinics:

• Fort Garry Campus: 100 UMSU University Centre, 204-474-8411
• Bannatyne Campus: P309 Pathology Building, 204-474-8411

Student Support Case Management Team

The Student Support Case Management (SSCM) team is a safe and confidential space, offering students direct support and assistance with getting connected to supports on campus and in the community. We can help with challenges related to mental health, financial or housing insecurity, safety concerns, or any ongoing challenges that are affecting your ability to focus on academics.

• Contact the Student Support Case Management team if you are concerned about yourself or another student and don’t know where to turn. SSCM helps connect students with on- and off-campus resources, provides safety planning, and offers other supports including consultation, educational workshops, and referral to the STATIS threat assessment team.

Health and Wellness

Students often juggle multiple demands, and we recognize that it can be difficult to find balance. For any changes you want to make to your health and wellness, Student Wellness at the University of Manitoba would like to support you in your journey.

We are here to help you take control of your own health and make your own decisions. We are a judgment-free space, and we avoid labels whenever possible.

Website: umanitoba.ca/student-supports/health-wellness
Location: 469 University Centre
Phone: 204-295-9032

Forms and Policies

All Desautels Faculty of Music forms and related policies can be found on the forms page.