Wednesday, September 06, 2006

New Music Major Meeting - Sept. 6th

Here are the abridged minutes from today's meeting. Thank you to everyone who came. If you have any questions or missed the meeting, check back here, the board outside the office or email us at acsmstudentfaculty@gmail.com

Prof. John introduced members of s/f committee (members present: Prof. John, Prof. Schober, Prof. Bell, Imani Mosley, Nicole Alaimo, David Taubman, Lesley Zlabinger); introduced other faculty (faculty present: Prof. Lipsey, Prof. Smaldone, Prof. Smith, Prof. Gagne, Prof. Burnett, Andy Saderman)

Prof. Lipsey discussed progress evaluations, the B.A./M.M lessons program (the informational meeting will be Monday 9/11 at 12:15), independent study, the theory/sightsinging/history tutoring program (see Prof. Schober for information) and Nota Bene (the informational meeting will be Monday 9/11 at 7:30)

Prof. John discussed the difference between the B.A./B.Mus./B.A. Music Ed degrees

Prof. Smaldone discussed school policies, who to speak to in regards to questions (advisors for certain programs, etc.), the college bulletin, the department website (www.qc.cuny.edu/music/) including podcasts, faculty bios, where to find general information; also mentioned course requirements, listening exams, course prerequisites

Prof. Smith discussed information regarding decaring oneself as a Music Education major

Prof. John discussed the practice room situation (in regards to practicing on days when the school is closed, etc) and coming to the s/f committee meetings

The floor was then opened for questions