This page provides access to music department forms, resources, and information.
Orientation Information
- Orientation Checklist (pdf)
- Music Theory Preparation (pdf)
- Class Piano Preparation (pdf)
- Blank Weekly Schedule (docx)
Information for Ensembles, Fall 2022
CHORAL PROGRAM
MARCHING BAND PROGRAM
- 2023 Marching Band LETTER (.pdf) - Be sure to register for the course (MUEN331) on Banner to receive information from the director (freshmen - be sure you talk with your advisor at Orientation to get registered). Direct questions to Dr. Brennan (abrennan@mansfield.edu).
- 2023 Marching Band Member Information Sheet - ALL PARTICIPATING MEMBERS (registered or auditing) NEED TO FILL OUT THIS FORM BY AUGUST 1, 2023. After August 1, please contact Dr. Brennan for participation information.
- Marching Band Health Form (.pdf) - Required for all marching band members
- Ensemble audition materials available at the bottom of this page. Ensemble auditions will take place during move-in weekend (August 19-20),
Music Department Handbooks
- 2023-24 (NEW CURRICULUM) coming soon!
- 2020 - 2021 (pdf)
- 2019 - 2020 (docx)
- 2018 - 2019 (docx)
- 2017 - 2018 (pdf)
- Field Experience Handbook (pdf)
Music Department Advising Sheets
Advising Sheets for NEW CURRICULUM, Fall 2023:- Bachelor of Arts in Music (pdf)
- Bachelor of Music Education
- Bachelor of Music with Elective Studies in Business (pdf)
- Bachelor of Music with Emphasis in Music Technology (pdf)
- Bachlor of Music in Performance
- "Crosswalk" (pdf) - use to equate old (up to Spring 2023) coursework to new (Fall 2023) coursework
- Special Education "Crosswalk"
Advising Sheets from 2018 to Spring 2023:
- Bachelor of Arts in Music (xls)
- Bachelor of Music in Music Education (pdf)
- Bachelor of Music with Elective Studies in Business (pdf)
- Bachelor of Music with Emphasis in Music Technology (pdf)
- Bachlor of Music in Music Performance (pdf)
Advising Sheets from the 2018 Catalog:
- Music Education (xls)
- Music Technology (xls)
- Elective Studies in Business (xls)
- Performance (xls)
- B.A. in Music (xls)
Mansfield University Resources
Health/Hearing Safety Information
- Protect Your Hearing Everyday: Information and Recommendations for Student Musicians (pdf)
- Protect Your Hearing Health: Student Information Sheet on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (pdf)
Student Jury Forms
- Woodwind, Brass, Piano Jury Form (pdf)
- String Jury Form (pdf)
- Vocal Jury Form (pdf)
- Percussion Jury Form (docx)
- Repertoire Form (docx) (for all instruments/voice) fill out electronically, send to studio teacher, AND YOU keep cumulative
Fall 2022 Ensemble Placement Auditions
Voice Auditions - Live with Dr. Dettwiler. Sign up for audtion slot on Dr. Dettwiler's door (Butler 105). August 20 and August 21, 2022. More iinformation in the "2022 Choral Program Letter" above.
Instrument Auditions - Live with BAND & ORCHESTRA DIRECTORS. Sign up for an audition on Dr. Brennan's door (G9). Saturday evening, August 20, 2022, for non-marching band members. Marching Band members will likely have instrumental auditions scheduled throughout the week of camp. Dr. Tedford will be on campus Thursday (Aug 18, marching band members) and Saturday (Aug. 20) to hear woodwinds and brass interested in playing in the Symphony Orchestra.
String Auditions for Orchestra - live with Dr. Tedford and Mr. Vaida. These will take place just prior to the first Wednesday evening rehearsal (August 24), beginning at 3:00pm. String players should sign up for an audition time on the board (or door) outside Butler 106.
Percussion Auditions - percussionists should communicate directly with Dr. Brennan (abrennan@mansfield.edu) regarding auditions for ensembles.
Rhythm section auditions for jazz ensembles - Drum set, guitar, bass, and piano students interested in playing with the jazz band (and Mansfieldians) should communicate with Dr. Severn (info@eddiesevern.com) regarding materials, times, and locations. It is likely these auditions will take place during the first week of Jazz Band rehearsals (MWF, 2:00-2:50, Steadman Theater).
All students participating in ensembles must prepare an audition piece to perform at the beginning of the Fall Semester. The audition pieces are listed below, please print out and begin preparing the piece appropriate for your instrument/voice part. Also be prepared to sight-read, perform scales, etc. If you have questions, please contact your ensemble director.