Upper Division Requirements

• The Upper Division Performance Evaluation is required for Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Bachelor of Music in Performance degree candidates. It is not required for Bachelor of Arts in Music degree candidates.
• The Upper Division Performance Evaluation will be made no later than the fourth semester of Studio Lessons, and occurs during the end of the semester Jury Exam.
• Transfer students who have completed four semesters of applied lessons in their primary performance area, and have successfully auditioned, are not required to complete an Upper Division Performance Evaluation.
• Students must achieve an average grade of "B" or better to pass the evaluation. This grade will substitute for the Jury Exam portion of the student's final Studio Lessons grade for the semester.
• Students who do not pass with an average grade of "B" or better will need to retake the Upper Division Performance Evaluation during their next end of the semester Jury Exam. Students who do not pass for the second time may not continue in the Bachelor of Music degree program, but may instead change their major to the Bachelor of Arts in Music.
• Current performance requirements for the Upper Division Performance Evaluation are listed in the UT Music Student Handbook, available in the UT Music Department Blackboard course or by contacting music@ut.edu.

Upper Division Music Education Application

Prior to their junior year, Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree candidates must submit an Upper Division Music Education Application in order to continue in the Bachelor of Music degree program. Transfer students are required to submit an Upper Division Music Education Application during their first semester of residence in order to continue in the Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree program. Application forms are available in the Music Department office, or from the Director of Music Education.

The following materials are required for the Upper Division Music Education Application:

1. Evidence of a 3.0 GPA that is certified by the Academic Advising Office
2. A student transcript (unofficial), indicating completion or pending completion of 30 credit hours by the end of the current semester
3. Documentation of passing scores on all portions of the Florida General Knowledge Exam
4. Two educator disposition assessment forms completed by UT music faculty
5. One letter of recommendation (not from a UT music faculty member)
6. The applicant's perspectives on education statement
7. The criminal record information form (for field placement purposes)
8. A signed cooperative learning agreement