October 21-23, 2009
Every Fall, all sophomore music majors begin the process of sophomore evaluations. The process is in three parts:
- Performance in a recital
- A reflective paper about being a music major, studies, and future plans
- An interview with a group of music faculty, resulting in a letter to the students (and parents if viable) with recommendations and suggestions about their progress.
The recital spans three evenings with a multitude of sophomores playing music ranging from classical to jazz.
Each evening, music faculty observe, judge, and make comments about each performance on a form that is then collated and placed with the reflective papers.
Though sometimes stressful, the process is beneficial for the students to take a moment to reflect on their chosen academic paths.
