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WOODWIND GUIDELINES
Follow this link for a PDF version of the guidelines below: Woodwind Guidelines 12.11.25 A-State Woodwind Degree Program Guidelines Undergraduate and Graduate Woodwind Students The following is an explanation of the expectations and procedures for woodwind m...
PIANO GUIDELINES
Follow this link for a PDF version of the guidelines below: Keyboard Area Guidelines 11.13.25.pdf A-State Keyboard Degree Program Guidelines Undergraduate and Graduate Keyboard Students The following is an explanation of the expectations and procedures f...
JAZZ GUIDELINES
Follow this link for a PDF version of the guidelines below: Jazz Guidelines 2023 Jazz Recital Guidelines Jazz Studies majors are required to give a half-recital (MUSP 3130) near the end of their junior year and a full recital (MUSP 4131) near the end of thei...
PERCUSSION GUIDELINES
Follow this link for a PDF version of the guidelines below: Percussion Guidelines 12.11.25 Percussion Area Guidelines Dr. Brian Graiser, Instructor of Percussion and Percussion Area Coordinator Office: Fine Arts 234 (office hours by appointment)Phone: (...
STRINGS GUIDELINES
COMPOSITION GUIDELINES
Follow this link for a PDF version of the guidelines below: Composition Area Guidelines 11.18.25 COMPOSITION AREA GUIDELINES(rev. November 20, 2025) I. LESSONS, SEMINAR, AND JURY Weekly Applied Lessons. Students enrolled in composition courses will meet ...
VOICE GUIDELINES
Follow this link for a PDF version of the guidelines below: Voice Area Guidelines 11.13.25 VOICE AREA GUIDELINES A-State Voice Majors, Secondary Students, and Elective Enrollment The following is an explanation of the expectations and procedures for voice m...
Music Facilities
For more information about our music facilities at A-State: Music Facilities
Contact Information
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC music@astate.edu(870) 972-2094(870) 972-3932 (Fax)Fine Arts CenterArkansas State University2412 Quapaw WayJonesboro, AR ADMINISTRATION Dr. Debi Popham, Department Chairdpopham@astate.edu(870) 972-2094 Dr. Kristin Leitterman, Assistan...
Room Reservations
Music students can reserve rooms in the Fine Arts Center for rehearsals, teaching, and organization meetings. To reserve rooms, students must use the Room Reservation Form. The availability of the rooms can be checked on the Room Availability Calendar. A room...
Health & Safety
Musicians should take care in their daily activities to protect themselves and preserve their health. The A-State Department of Music advises all musicians to exercise caution, consult with your teacher if you have questions, and most certainly consult your ph...
Undergraduate & Graduate Recitals
Students that wish to schedule a degree recital (half/full/graduate) or a non-degree required recital (half/full/graduate) will need the below links to complete this process. Consult the Date Availability Calendar for available dates. To request dates, fill ...
Tuesday Morning Recital
The Tuesday Morning Recital is a performance opportunity for all undergraduate and graduate music majors. Recitals are held on Tuesdays at 11:00 am and some rare Fridays at 11:00 am at the end of semesters. All BA, BME, BM Performance, and MM Performance stud...
Collaborative Piano
Many students require the services of a collaborative pianist during their time as a student. All students working with a collaborative pianist MUST sign the Collaborative Pianist Contract below. Students need to request a pianist as soon as they know they w...
Juries
At the end of each semester, students taking lessons will perform a jury for their area faculty. Below you will find more information about jury dates as well as important links for juries. Fall 2025 Jury Information (tentative schedule) Area Date and...
Music Speech Proficiency
Music Education majors can elect to take the Speech Proficiency Exam in place of Oral Communication (COMS 1203). If you choose to do that, the below guidelines that will apply to pass your proficiency. Length: No less than 5 minutes, no more t...
Music Events Calendar
Undergraduate Music Student Handbook
Follow this link for a PDF version of the Handbook below: 2026-27 Student Handbook FOREWORD The Music Student Handbook is specifically provided as a guideline to all music students currently studying in the Department of Music as part of the overall eleven...
Graduate Music Student Handbook
Follow this link for a PDF version of the Handbook below: 2026-2027 Graduate Student Handbook Graduate Music Student Handbook Expectations Department of Music Mission Statement We educate and elevate our students and community through music by cultivat...
Music Faculty Handbook
Follow this link for a PDF version of the handbook below: Music Faculty Handbook 2026-2027 Music Faculty Handbook FOREWORD The Music Faculty Handbook is specifically provided as a guideline to all music faculty currently serving in the department as part o...