Area Course Offerings and Requirements (click on highlighted course name to view syllabus)

Recital Information
1. Non-majors have no recital requirements, though a half recital is recommended.Recital Information2. BA viola majors have no formal University recital requirement, though there is a Studio requirement of at least a half recital for graduation.
3. 025:154 Senior Recital (Full recital required for graduation with the BM degree)
4. 025:402 Master of Arts Recital (1 Full recital required for graduation with the MA degree)
5. 025:503 Doctor of Musical Arts Recital (1 Qualifying and 3 Full recitals required for graduationg with the DMA degree -- Qualifying Recital may be given additional credit towards the first Full recital if recital jury deems appropriate)

Audition Repertoire:
025:169, Sec. 059 This course is designed to study the standard orchestral repertoire used in orchestral auditioning. We also review audition procedures, writing a 1-page résumé, and discuss general topics related to audition procedures. The class is arranged according to registrants' schedules and is offered each semester. It is encouraged that all undergraduate majors take this course at least 2 semesters; the course is required for graduate viola majors for at least 4 semesters. We conduct the course in the form of a masterclass with class critique and participation.

Viola Ensemble:025:188, Sec. 059 (String Chamber Music -- please make sure to use the Section # when registering) The Viola Ensemble requires instructor permission. This course is in supplement to any string area chamber music requirements, and does not replace any current area requirements.

Chamber Music:025:188 (Section Number is the coach's Instructor Number)
Undergraduates: Though chamber music is not a University requirement towards the BA or BM degrees, it is highly encouraged and may be a studio requirement.
Graduates: It is a studio requirement that all viola majors participate in at least one chamber ensemble during each semester that they are registered (excluding Viola Ensemble). Petitions for exception may be submitted to Prof. Rutledge.

Other String Area Course Requirements:

025:211 Advanced String Methods and Materials, Main Instructor: Prof. Rutledge (This course is offered in the Fall semester of each year. It is designed as an overview of the various pedagogical methods of each string instrument, and their associated source materials.)

025:? String Literature, Main Instructor: Prof. Vogel (This course can vary from semester to semester in content, but will generally focus on the standard chamber music repertoire for strings.)