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Wright State University Department of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

Wright State University Department of Music is a proud OMEA

Student Services

Financial Aid

As a music major, several sources of financial aid are available to you:

Music Scholarships

Music Scholarships are awarded initially on the basis of two criteria: (1) excellence in an applied music audition, and (2) demonstration of individual potential to develop performance skills. These scholarships are not based on need, but are mostly talent-based. Auditions for continuing students are held each spring for the following academic year

Music Scholarships may be renewed each quarter for up to twelve quarters. Scholarships range from $500 a year to full tuition. Less than 1/3 of all music students are on music scholarships. Please contact Dr. Randall Paul at 775-2508 for more information.

Academic Requirements:
A. Every Semester the student must:
1. earn an A or a B in applied music and in the assigned major music ensemble
2 not earn an X in any required music course
B. By the end of the third quarter of full-time enrollment at WSU the freshman or transfer student must have earned a cumulative (all courses) GPA of 2.5 or better.
C. After the third quarter or 45 credit hours, the student must continue to earn a quarterly GPA (all courses) of 2.5 or better.
D. Transfer students must meet the same criteria of 2.5 by the end of their third quarter or completion of 45 credit hours at Wright State.
Applied Music Requirements:
A. The student must study applied music for 2 or 4 credits per quarter in the applied music area which awarded the scholarship until degree requirements have been met. (An exception to this requirement may be made during the quarter of student teaching for Music Education majors.)
B. The student must progress satisfactorily in applied music (no retentions). In extraordinary circumstances, the Applied Board, which awarded a scholarship, may grant an exception to this policy.
Further information about Music Scholarships can be obtained from the Coordinator of Music Scholarships, Dr. Paul, at 775-2508.

ARTSGALA Scholarships

ARTSGALA Scholarships are special scholarships given to the departments of Music, Theatre and Art. Funding for these scholarships comes from a special event held in late March or early April of each year called the ARTSGALA. The Music, Theatre and Art departments help organize and prepare, as well as perform at this fund raising event held in the CAC.

Students must qualify for this scholarship by filing a FAFSA form, qualifying for financial need, be recommended by the faculty for superior performance ability, and their permanent residence must be in the Dayton area. These scholarships are very prestigious and the students chosen receive publicity exposure at the ARTSGALA. The recipients are required to have a publicity photograph taken, at the Department’s expense, and to write a one-page biography for publicity by local media. These selected recipients are also expected to help prepare for, perform at, and be visible during the ARTSGALA.

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University Scholarships

University Scholarships are available from the university. Criteria vary with each award. Contact the Office of Financial Aid, 129 Student Services, 775-5721.

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Government Grants and Loans

A. Ohio Instructional Grant
B. Basic Educational Opportunity Grant
C. National Direct Student Loan Program

Applications need to be filed with the appropriate agency. The Office of Financial Aid will supply the necessary forms and assist in their completion.

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Student Employment

The Office of Financial Aid employs hundreds of students for various university jobs. Students who are financially eligible are encouraged to apply for the federally supported College Work-Study program. Work-Study pays a large percentage of the student's salary. Therefore, supervisors who have limited funds can employ up to four work-study students for every student paid with regular wages. The Music Department does have a policy of selecting work-study students over those students who are not eligible for work-study. Therefore, it may be to your advantage to determine your eligibility for this program before applying for these positions.

The Department of Music employs Music majors as ensemble librarians, stage managers, recording technicians, and accompanists. All office workers must be non-music majors due to student privacy issues.

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Community Music Division (CMD)

This program in the Department of Music that allows Music students and faculty to teach non-credit, applied music lessons in the Creative Arts Center. Those teaching these classes are compensated financially for this teaching. For more information on teaching CMD classes, contact Victoria Chadbourne in M153 CAC or at 775-2787.

NOTE: Anyone teaching lessons for a fee on Wright State University property, whether in the CAC or not, must go through the CMD program. Failure to do so is in violation of state law and constitutes a criminal offense.

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International SOS

The university has signed an agreement with internationalsos.com which provides emergency support for faculty and students traveling abroad. If faculty are on university travel and have a travel authorization, they are eligible to use this coverage. The University Center for International Education (E190 Student Union, X5745) can provide more information about this agreement. For more information, go to http://internationalsos.com or the More information will be coming to this web site soon.

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Career Planning

Career planning should be an integral part of the student's preparation in the Department of Music beginning with the freshman year. The University Placement Services, 126 Student Services, offers all students various services, materials, and literature on work opportunities and job seeking.

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Counseling Services

Personal problems are a common occurrence for college students. Help is available without cost from the Psychological Services on the second floor of the Frederick A. White Center. You may telephone 775-3407 for an appointment.

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Health Care and Insurance

Student Health Services, located at 118 Frederick A. White Health Center 775-2552, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Appointments are recommended, but not required. There is no charge to students for most services provided by the clinic. When medical service cannot be provided by the clinic, the student will be referred to an agency or specialist.

Students who do not have their own insurance policy, or who are not covered by their families' insurance program(s), are strongly urged to purchase a student insurance policy available during registration at a cost of $186 per quarter. The university does not have an insurance policy that covers a student's expenses for medical services.

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Guidelines for Staff Accompanists

The Department of Music employs several professional accompanists. These individuals are available to accompany at lessons, recitals, and board exams. Accompanists who perform for Junior and Senior Recitals are compensated over and above the normal salary paid by the school. See Dr. Leung or the coordinator of the various boards for scheduling accompanists. Due to student vocalists need for more accompanying hours during applied lessons, a special vocal accompanist fee of $20.00 per 30 minute lesson must be paid.

Staff accompanists are paid by the Department of Music for the following

These hours are apart from full and half recital preparation (see below), as requested by the studio teacher and according to availability.

Recital and Rehearsal Guidelines

Accompanists' time over and above these guidelines may be available, pending other students’ initial needs. The rate for the additional time will be charged to the student at the student at the rate of $14/hour. The rehearsals are to be held in the accompanist's studio, the instructor's studio, and/or in the Recital Hall or Concert Hall.

Accompanists for ensembles will accompany at the appropriate rehearsal and performance site(s), recognizing that these may be off campus. Transportation arrangements will be addressed on individual basis.

Recital Preparations paid by the Student

All required and non-required, full and half recitals are subject to a fee scale that is in addition to money provided by the Department of Music for the accompanist’s services outlined above. These fees are the same for all degrees and for required and non-required recitals, as described below. If program exceeds parameters of a half recital as stated in the Applied Music Policy Statement, it shall be paid at the full recital rate.

The fee described above is to cover the following services after the pre-hearing, and up to and including the recital performance, as described below:

Accompanists' time over and above these guidelines is available, pending availability, to the student at a rate of $16/hour, paid by the student. These hours are not counted as part of the accompanist's regular work load.

Payment must be made by the student through the Music Department Office 48 hours in advance of the recital performance.

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Rental of Department Instruments

A $15 rental fee is charged for each course in class instruments in strings, woodwinds, and brass. No fee is charged for instruments used in university performing ensembles.

Instrument Return and Fine Schedule                                                                         
Methods Class Instruments
Due Date:  10 weeks from the date of checkout
Overdue fines:
•    At 7 days overdue – fines begin at $1 per day (fines stop accumulating when the instrument is returned)
•    At 28 days overdue – fines stop and a replacement bill is sent
•    If the instrument is returned after 28 days, the replacement cost is deleted and the fine is $28

Ensemble Instruments
Due Date:  42 weeks from the date of checkout
Overdue fines:
•    At 7 days overdue – fines begin at $1 per day (fines stop accumulating when the instrument is returned)
•    At 28 days overdue – fines stop and a replacement bill is sent
•    If the instrument is returned after 28 days, the replacement cost is deleted and the fine is $28

Check the Due Date Online
•    Go to http://wsuol2.wright.edu (library web catalog)
•    Click on My Account
•    Enter your name and UID
•    Click on Checked Out Items to see a list of items and their due dates

IMPORTANT: After an instrument is 21 days past due, a hold is placed on your account. This means
you will not be able to register for classes, have transcripts generated, or, if graduating, receive your diploma.

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Duplicating Services

Your Wright1 card (student ID card) is what you use to make photocopies on campus. Go to http://www.wright.edu/bursar/wright1/index.html for more information on the Wright1 card and how to made deposits to your account in order to make copies.

Photocopiers are located in the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library and other locations on campus. Students may not use the copier in the Music office.

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Copyright Laws

The copyright laws of the United States (Title XVII, United States Code) govern the making of photocopies or other reproductions (e.g., recordings) of copyrighted material.

Under certain conditions specified in the law, photocopies or other reproductions are authorized. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship or research. If a student photocopies or reproduces material for purposes in excess of "fair use", the student may be liable for copyright infringement.

Major prohibitions under the law include:

  1. Copying to create or replace or substitute for anthologies, compilations or collective works.
  2. Copying of or from works intended to be "consumable" in the course of study or teaching such as workbooks, exercises, standard tests, and answer sheets and like material.
  3. Copying for the purpose of performance except for emergency copying.
  4. Copying for the purpose of substituting for the purchase of music except for emergency copying or academic purposes other than performance.
  5. Copying without inclusion of the copyright notice which appears on the printed copy.
  6. Charging students beyond the actual cost involved in making copies as permitted above.

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Tutoring

A tutoring service is available without charge to those students who may need extra help in a particular music class. Students who wish to use this free service should see call David Hurwitz, Special Assistant, Developmental Education for Learning Assistance, at 775-2280.

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