Private study

• Students may register for a maximum of six (6) credits in Music Private Study in any given academic year.
• Students can only take private study courses on the instrument on which they have auditioned and been admitted.
• Students can change their primary instrument upon permission and a successful audition.
• Voice students can take up to three (3) credits of private study courses in Piano.
• Private study classes are only available to Concordia students enrolled in the BFA Music Major or one of the Specialization programs.
• Fees: There is a Private Study surcharge.

Electroacoustic Studies (MPER)

• Available: MPER 251, MPER 252 (optional)
• Not available: MPER 351, 352, 451, 452, 390, 490
• Maximum: 6 credits

Music Major (MPER)

• Available: MPER 251, 252, 351, 352 (optional)
• Not available: MPER 451, 452, 390, 490
• Maximum: 12 credits

Jazz Studies (JPER)

• Required: JPER 251, 252
• Optional: JPER 351, 352, 451, 452
• Not available: MPER 390, 490
• Maximum: 18 credits

Music Composition (MPER)

• Required: MPER 251, 252
• Optional: MPER 351, 352, 451, 452
• Not available: MPER 390, 490
• Maximum: 18 credits

1. Private study exams are usually scheduled on the first 3 days of an exam period. 
   • Take note of Concordia University’s Examination Policy, Academic Regulation 16.3.10 part 3: “Since special arrangements cannot be made in the event of personal time conflicts (including personal travel plans), students should not make commitments for the examination periods until after the final schedule is posted.” 
   • Exemptions will only be granted if a student has a doctor’s certificate.
2. There is a three-person jury for each exam. 
   1. It is usually composed of the Private Study teacher, another music teacher, and a full-time faculty member, chosen for their appropriate knowledge.
3. If a student wants to provide a program for their performance examination, please send music@concordia.ca the program 2 weeks before the exam date. A program includes: 
   • Student Name
   • Student ID
   • Course numbert
   • Term
   • Titles of the Repertoire
   • The composers. 
   • You may want to include the music sheet(s) too.

JPER/MPER 251, 252, 351, 352, 451, 452

• Private Study Exams are compulsory for all students registered in JPER/MPER 252, 351, 352, 451, or 452 during the examination period.
• Students registered in JPER/MPER 251 are not obligated to perform an individual examination but may choose to do so, in consultation with the teacher.
• These private study exams are scheduled in a 30-minute time slot per student. This includes the student playing for 15-20 minutes and 10 minutes for  discussion and grading. The examination location is usually at MB 8^th floor studios.
• All students must provide their own accompanists, preferably only one, so that set-up time is kept to a minimum. If you need Amps and drum-sets, please inform us (music@concordia.ca) in advance.
• The exam (average of jury members’ grades) counts for 25% of the final grade. The remaining 75% is the teacher’s evaluation for the work done during the academic term. *Private Study teachers, please have the mark of “Evaluation for the semester’s work” ready on the recital, so to calculate the final grade.

MPER 390 and 490

• Juried performance exams are compulsory for all students registered in MPER 390 and 490. They are required to present a performance as an examination during the April/May examination period. Usually, these performances are scheduled in the afternoon or evening, at Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, depending on its availability.
• MPER 390 gives a half-recital (about 20-25 minutes of music time). A 40-minute time slot will be scheduled, this includes jury discussion and grading.
• MPER 490 gives a full recital (about 40-45 minutes of music time, including a short break halfway through the program when performers can come offstage for a moment). A 60-minute time slot will be scheduled, this includes jury discussion and grading.
• Students needing an accompanist can inquire about receiving some financial support from Music. Please consult with the Music assistant about the budget value and payment procedure. In case the budget offered cannot cover the complete cost for the accompanist, the student will be responsible for the extra amount.
• The exam (average of jury members’ grades) counts for 50% of the final grade. The remaining 50% is the teacher’s evaluation of the work done during the academic term.