Introduction

Building Hours

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

Monday – Friday:  

Saturday/Sunday:  

University holidays: 

Vision and Mission

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:

Message from the Dean

Welcome to the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba. We have a full-time resident faculty of 32 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 the province’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, Dr. Marcel Desautels, along with the support from 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 Fall 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.   

-Edward Jurkowski, PhD.

Staff Contact List

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

Area Heads

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

Collaborative Pianists

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. 

 

General Information

Registration and Fees

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.

 

Important Dates and Deadlines

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

Photo Identification Card

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:

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.

Activate UM Net ID

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.

Instrument storage lockers

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 to rent a locker.

Practice Rooms

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). 

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

  • From 8:30am – 1:00pm: Masters, Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Masters, and third- and fourth-year Piano majors can sign up. 
  • From 1:00pm – 4:30pm: first- and second-year Piano majors can sign up. 

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

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

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

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

Allotted Time 

Performance

Music education, general, composition, or history

  • All years: 1 hour/day if registered for Major Practical Study 

Note: Students are free to use empty practice rooms outside of their scheduled practice times. However, they should vacate the room if a student arrives who has booked 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 10:00 PM. 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.

Respectful Work and Learning Environment (RWLE)

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.

 

Scent-Free and Smoking on Campus

  • 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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Security Services

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
  • 204-474-9312 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

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

 

University of Manitoba photography, video and audio consent policy

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.

Desautels Faculty of Music Student Association (FMSA)

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. We are looking forward to bringing many events and traditions back to campus as safely as we can for the 2022-2023 school year!
  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  

Book and outerwear lockers

Hallway lockers are located on the first floor of Taché Hall. There is a nominal, non-refundable locker rental fee. 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).

Kitchenette Facilities

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 bythese rules to keep our kitchenettes functional and inviting:

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. Please avoid keeping empty containers, large containers with small amounts of food, or lunch bags in the fridge for an extended period of time.
  4. Do not take food that does not belong to you!
  5. 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.
  6. Please wash your dishes!
  7. 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).

Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library

General Information & Library Hours

The Eckhardt-Gramatté 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/ 

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.

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!

Fines

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

Library Card

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.

Computer Facilities & Printing/Copying

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  

Writing Tutors

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 

Major Practical Study & Jury Examinations (Classical)

Lesson Format

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.

Collaborative Pianists

Students are responsible for hiring a Collaborative Pianist for their Credit Recitals and Jury Examinations.

Because of the difficulty of scheduling rehearsals with collaborating musicians, classical instrumental students will have three options for their juries:

  1. Perform some or all works solo, even if the work is written for soloist and collaborating musician(s)
  2. Perform some or all works with a piano track
  3. Perform some or all works with an in-person collaborating musician

This policy only applies to Classical instrumental juries – because of the nature of music-making in Jazz and in Classical voice, students in those areas will perform with collaborating musicians, either in-person or on pre-recorded tracks, as designated by specific areas.

Please contact the Associate Dean, Undergraduate if you have any questions.

 

Jury Examinations

Students are NOT required to perform a Jury Examination for Major Practical Study courses MUSC 5400 and MUSC 5560 if they are registered in a credit recital 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 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.

Jury Length

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

Criteria for Major Practical Study and Jury Grading

Final grades in Major Practical Study are determined as follows:

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

Major Practical Study & Jury Examinations (Jazz)

Lesson Format

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. 

Masterclasses

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. 

Jury Examinations

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.

Jury Length

MUSC 5400 

30 minutes if NOT registered for Post- Bacc. Recital in the same academic year 

Criteria for 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. 

Jury Examination Repertoire and Repertoire Form

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.  

Year One  

Year Two   

Year Three  

Year Four  

Autumn Leaves  

Blue Monk  

The Girl from Ipanema  

Honeysuckle Rose  

How High the Moon  

The Nearness of You  

Oleo / I Got Rhythm  

So What  

Sweet Georgia Brown  

Take the 'A' Train  

A Child Is Born  

All of You  

Au Privave  

Black Narcissus  

Blues for Alice  

Body and Soul  

Corcovado  

Equipoise  

Footprints  

Four on Six  

I Mean You  

It Could Happen to You  

Lady Bird  

Maiden Voyage  

Moose the Mooche  

No More Blues  

There Is No Greater Love  

What Is This Thing Called Love?  

Witchcraft  

Yardbird Suite  

You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To  

A Night in Tunisia  

Alone Together  

Ana Maria  

Beatrice  

Bolivia  

Giant Steps  

Have You Met Miss Jones?  

How Insensitive  

I Love You  

Lazy Bird  

Like Someone in Love  

Little B's Poem  

Mambo Influenciado  

Misty  

Moment's Notice  

Nica's Dream  

Night Dreamer  

On Green Dolphin Street  

Solar  

Some Other Time  

Someday My Prince Will Come  

Take Five  

The Song Is You  

Tune Up  

Woody 'n' You  

All the Things You Are  

Blue in Green  

Criss Cross  

Dolphin Dance  

Embraceable You  

Eye of the Hurricane  

Fall  

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum  

Gone with the Wind  

I Know That You Know  

I Remember You  

Inner Urge  

Just Friends  

Just One of Those Things  

Midnight Sun  

Some Other Blues  

Stella by Starlight  

Tones for Joan's Bones  

UMMG  

Very Early  

Wave  

Whisper Not  

  

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. 

Credit Recitals

Lesson Format for Recitals

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.

Recital Booking

Due to construction at 65 Dafoe, Eva Clare Hall will be available on a very restricted basis during the Winter 2024 term.  

Please note that there are accessibility issues in Eva Clare Hall.  The only access to washroom facilities will be through the recording booth and includes stairs.  Recitals in Taché 2 will be accessible.  

All bookings in Eva Clare Hall will be reserved for students registered in MUSC 4560, 5560, and GRAD 7030.  Students registered in these courses can hold their recital in Taché 2 if they prefer. 

March 2024 - ECH is available on Friday evenings (4:30pm-10:00pm) and Saturdays (8:00am-10:00pm)  Please contact the Facilities and Events Coordinator for available time slots.  

April 2024 – ECH is available on Thursday and Friday evenings (4:30pm-10:00pm) and Saturdays (8:00am-10:00pm) Please contact the Facilities and Events Coordinator for available time slots. 

May 1 – May 19, 2024 - ECH is available on Thursday and Friday evenings (4:30pm-10:00pm) and Saturdays (8:00am-10:00pm) Please contact the Facilities and Events Coordinator for available time slots. 

Students registered in MUSC 3550, 3554, or 4564 will perform their recitals in the Taché 2 building, primarily in the Vocal Arts Room (T2-266).  Please contact the Facilities and Events Coordinator for available time slots.

Because of the limited number of slots available, students will be required to book their dress rehearsal and recital at the same time.  

The deadline for booking credit recitals is December 1, 2023 at 4:30 pm.  

If you prefer to perform your recital off-campus, please contact the Associate Dean (undergraduate programs) 

To book the Credit Recital date: 

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

Submit the Undergraduate Credit Recital Booking Form - Classical (https://umanitoba.ca/music/student-experience/forms) to the Facilities and Events Coordinator no later than December 1. Payment must be received before the booking is confirmed. A late fee of $25 will apply after December 1.  The recital and dress rehearsals will not be officially booked until this step is completed. 

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 to the Classical Jury Examination and Credit Recital Coordinator (Allen Harrington) a minimum of one (1) month before the Credit Recital.  https://umanitoba.ca/music/student-experience/forms.  

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.   

An electronic copy of the program will be sent to the student. We will provide 30 black and white copies of the Recital program.

Recital Times and Lengths

Credit Recital MUSC 5560 (Recital) 

  • Total length of repertoire: 65 -70 minutes 
  • Total Classical Stream Credit Recital length, including all pauses, and ten-minute intermission, should not exceed 90 minutes in length
  • Total Jazz Stream Credit Recital length should not exceed 85 minutes in length

Credit Recitals must be balanced stylistically, displaying a range of the students' abilities through repertoire choices rooted firmly in the jazz tradition. Ensure you have reviewed your desired repertoire choices with your MPS instructor multiple times before submitting your Recital Approval Form, found on the DFOM Forms Webpage 

 

Recital Grading

A 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 recital and determine a single letter grade. A comment sheet from each of the panel members will be returned to the student within two weeks of the performance. Comments are written so that the mark given is reflective of the weight of the comments.

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

Credit Recital grading does not follow a specific rubric, but rather, takes a holistic approach. 

Credit Recitals 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 

Copyright Regulations

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 Undergraduate Student Advisor when submitting the Recital Program Approval Form. The Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library is a good source for scores. 

Credit Recital Programs

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 the DFOM Forms Webpage 

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. 

Classical Recital Completion Checklist

  • 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.

Jazz Undergraduate Recital Preparation Checklist

Ensemble Placement

Ensembles

The Desautels Faculty of Music offers a wide variety of opportunities for participation in ensembles, which can be found on the Ensembles webpage.

A list of current ensemble directors can be found on the faculty, instructors, and staff page.

Students will normally participate in two ensembles (MUSC XX80 and MUSC XX90) relevant to their major practical study area. Exceptions to the above policy must be submitted to the Associate Dean by the end of the first full week of classes outlining the nature of the request, by submitting the Ensembles Regulation Exception Form on the forms page. Final decisions regarding special requests will be made by the Associate Dean in consultation with ensemble directors where necessary. All students are expected to complete an audition for at least one large ensemble, regardless of any requests for exceptions.  

Any students requesting exceptions to the normal ensemble placement must complete the "Request for Exception to Undergraduate Ensemble Regulations" form. Students wishing to participate in more than two ensembles must complete the request form and obtain approval from their MPS teachers and pertaining ensemble directors. The following signatures are needed:  

  • The student, who needs to briefly explain the reasons for the request 
  • The student's MPS teacher  
  • The Ensemble Committee chair, who can communicate with the ensemble directors   

The Associate Dean will make the final decision on the request and communicate directly with the student.  

Travel Code of Conduct 
As University of Manitoba ambassadors and representatives, students are expected to demonstrate professionalism and conduct conducive to the purpose of the educational trip.  

Ensemble Trip Absences 
Students are responsible to find out what work they will miss and what they will be expected to do to make up this work while away. Non Desautels Faculty of Music students must sign a Field Trip Release Form before leaving, found here: http://umanitoba.ca/legal_counsel/agreements.html or available at the Reception Office (Room 319). 

Academic Progress and Policies

Student Responsibilities

As a student of the Desautels Faculty of Music please:

Academic Progress

All questions concerning academic regulations should be directed to the Associate Dean (Contact the front office assistant if you'd like to make an appointment) and/or the undergraduate student advisor. 

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 a 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 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 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 Dean.  

Repeat Rule

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

Attendance – Academic courses/Ensembles

Absences of less than 120 hours:

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 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.

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:

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:

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. Per university policy, students have two days to provide instructors with this form in lieu of a medical note copying the undergraduate student advisor 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:

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. 

Academic Dishonesty

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. 

Undergraduate Grade Appeals

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:    

Professor/Course Evaluation

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. 

Facilities and Equipment

General Information

  • 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 & 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 & Events Coordinator.

Room Bookings

To book Eva Clare Hall and Rooms in the Tache Arts Complex, email the Facilities and Events Coordinator with your booking request. 

Fourth-year students may book a maximum of four hours for dress rehearsal prior to a Credit Recital. Third-year students may book a maximum of three hours for dress rehearsal prior to a Credit Recital.

Middays

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.  

During the Fall 2023 term, most programs will take place in Eva Clare Hall; in the Winter 2024 term, they will take place in T2-266.  These spaces 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 on the current students page.

During the Fall 2023 term recitals 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 or T2-266 during middays. Please pick up garbage and containers left on the floor or on seats when you are leaving the hall. 

Recording Session Information

The recording studio 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 $20.00 per hour.   

For more information regarding recording sessions please contact the Recording Studio Technician. 

Desautels Recording Studio

 

 

Equipment Loans

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.

Student Employment Opportunities

Student Employment Opportunities

There are a variety of part-time positions available in the Faculty for full-time students (registered for 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. Check Career Services at https://www.umanitoba.ca/career-services/  for other employment opportunities. 

Student Support Services

Student Support Services

Accessibility Services

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

Student Advocacy

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

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. 

Career Services

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

Respectful Work and Learning Environment

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

Sexual Violence Support & Education

Student Counseling Centre

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

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.

Student Support Case Management Team

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

Health and Wellness Educator

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