Music Advising Resources

Academic Progress

• Review midterm grades.
• Direct students to academic support or other campus resources as needed.

Goals and Opportunities 
Use the advising appointment to discuss the student’s larger goals and plans, including:

• Summer internships, jobs, and performance opportunities
• Post-graduate work
• Graduate school
• Other professional or academic goals
   

As appropriate, refer students to the Center for Career Exploration and Development for support with CV/resume preparation, cover letters, internship applications etc.

Review Pre-Registration

Confirm that the student is correctly registered for:

• Private Lessons (confirm course number, lesson credits, and private teacher)
• Studio class
• Ensemble

If they are not enrolled in the correct classes, then fill out this form.

Degree Progress

Compare the student’s degree schematic with their Degree Works audit.

Together, determine the best set of courses for the student to take next semester.

Remember: The courses listed on the schematic for a particular semester are a suggested sequence, not a mandate . If you and the student decide on a different course sequence:

1. Confirm that the revised sequence keeps the student on track for degree completion.
2. Check the IC Undergraduate Catalog to verify the frequency with which courses are offered.
3. Consider prerequisites, sequencing, and other course requirements that could affect future registration.

If students plan to study abroad in a future semester, refer them to the study aboard office. The deadline for study aboard in AY 2027-2028 is February 15, 2027.

Spring 2027 approved course substitutions

If a student needs PFMJ 19900 (rep and ped), then they should already be enrolled in PFMJ 10000 (studio performance). You will need to submit a Course Waiver Substitution form for a course substitution with the reason “Due to curriculum revision, course no longer required to meet programs learning outcomes.”

Voice Performance/ Voice Music Education and Performance Changes

To efficiently staff the voice curriculum, we have approved these changes for Spring 2027.

If a student needs MUPS 12000 (Singing Performer I) or MUPS 12200 (Singing Performer II), then have them enroll in MUPS 12500 (Singing Performer: Embodied Movement).

If a student needs MUPS 22000 (Singing Performer III), then have them enroll in THEA 10700 (The Actor’s Process). 

If a student needs MUPS 45500 (Voice Pedagogy) or needs to fulfill voice performance electives in the MUED/PERF degree, then have them enroll in MUPS 25500 (Vocal Mechanics).

Recitals: If the student is a performance major and plans to complete a required recital :

• Have the student complete the appropriate recital scheduling form to reserve a time and place.
• Remind the student to register for the correct recital course with their private teacher.
  
  If the student plans to complete MUPS 27300 Recital and is either a senior , or enrolled in the MUED/PERF degree, have the student complete the appropriate recital scheduling form. All other students are responsible for scheduling their own recital through 25Live .
  
  Because MUPS 27300 is variable credit , confirm that the student registers for the correct number of credits .

Recital Attendance: Remind students to register for recital attendance .

Most Chamber Music : To make sure students are registering for the correct Chamber Music experience, there is an approval of the instructor needed for each class. Tell the student to submit a Course Override Form (found on workflow) to request a seat. Individual faculty will then need to approve these students so they can successfully enroll.

CRN: Remind the student to make a list of the CRNs they need to successfully register for their classes
RAC: Give the student their registration access code (you can see this on Degree Works in the top box)