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8 week 60 minute private lesson
· MUAP 11xx ELECTIVE Fall I/Spring I
· MUAP 21xx ELECTIVE Fall II/Spring II
· MUSIC 8 wk PRIVATE LESSON
16 week 30 minute private lesson
· MUAP 11xx MINOR
· There is no CE option for 30 minute private lessons
16 week 60 minute private lesson
· MUAP 12XX ELECTIVE AND MAJOR
· MUAP 22XX ELECTIVE AND MAJOR
· MUSIC 16 wk PRIVATE LESSON
2025-2026 dates
Fall: Thursdays September 25, October 9, October 16 (piano only), November 6, November 13, November 20 & December 11 in the Concert Hall Theater
Spring: Tuesday March 3 (7:00 PM Music Honors Student Recital - students will be notified); Thursdays February 12, February 19, March 12 (piano only); April 2, April 16, & May 7 in the Concert Hall Theater
Students are expected to perform twice per semester:
Priority placement on the program will be given to currently enrolled students in their applied lesson major.
Every attempt will be made to schedule students taking an applied lesson minor or elective section if the instructor would like them to perform, as time allows. Minor and elective student placement on a recital will be confirmed to the instructor the week after forms are due.
Recital attire and etiquette, including unpacking instruments and tuning before class begins, is expected.
Faculty must submit this form for each student performing at least two weeks before the scheduled recital, to ensure faculty approval and program preparation. Student Recital Performance Approval Form
Please check that the student has contacted and confirmed with their pianist before submitting a request to play in the recital.
2025-2026 Jury Dates: Monday, December 15 and Monday, May 11
Applied instructors will submit jury sheet documenting repertoire prepared, studied, and ensembles for each music major. https://www.actx.edu/forms/music_jury.php
All music majors are required to perform a jury for full time music department faculty and their applied music instructor at the end of each semester. The averaged jury grade will count as part of the applied lesson grade.
Non-piano majors must perform at least one piece accompanied by another instrument.
Students will sign up for a jury time at least 1 week prior to jury day, and notice will be given by the music office when sign up begins.
The second semester freshman level jury also serves as petition for the student to continue on to sophomore level applied study. Music faculty will determine if skills and knowledge demonstrated at this jury are commensurate with those needed to begin sophomore requirements in the area of concentration. If they are not, the student will repeat freshman applied lessons until juried skills and knowledge are such that the student potential to be successful in sophomore level applications is met.
Although students are informed of the following policies (Music Major Handbook, link in /Music > Academics tab),all applied lesson faculty are responsible for assisting private students in planning the following:
Securing an accompanist. Juries require at least one piece presented with accompaniment for all but piano-major students.
AC faculty and staff pianists MAY be available, but must be secured by the student and music provided to them 4 weeks in advance for juries (8 weeks for recitals).
General juried material guidelines include two to five prepared pieces as appropriate for the student level and area of specialization. Scale studies, technical exercises, and pieces studied but not presented for jury are also listed each semester. Memorization is required for piano and vocal students, and highly recommended for other instrumentalists as guided by practices in the performance area.
The second semester freshman level jury also serves as petition for the student to continue on to sophomore level applied study. Students not yet demonstrating skills and knowledge commensurate with those needed to begin sophomore requirements
in the area of concentration will repeat freshman applied lessons until juried skills and knowledge are such that the student potential to be successful in sophomore level application is met.
If you have questions or concerns about appropriateness of materials being prepared for the jury, please contact the department chair.
Please help us ensure instruments are available when needed and in good working order by adhering to these procedures.
Instruments are available for students who are currently registered in a music ensemble or applied lesson.
Each instrument is housed in a locker in the band room, or percussion room, and labeled.
Faculty are responsible for documenting any instrument(s) removed from a locker as follows:
note instrument use on the form taped to the door of the locker
collect the completed instrument check out form from the student and submit it to Homero Campos
photo or scan to hccampos@actx.edu
leave in his box in room 304
leave with him in MB201A weekday mornings
An instrument check out form should always be in the locker with each instrument, and must be completed by the student with faculty approval. If there is no instrument check out form available, contact Homero Campos.
Instruments checked in can be returned to Homero Campos or returned directly to the locker with faculty signature on the instrument use form taped to the door.
The current version of the Music Major Handbook is found at https://www.actx.edu/music/amarillo-college-music-major-handbook. Contents include:
Building Information (Hours, Room Usage, Music/Piano Lab, Instruments and Lockers, etc.)
Amarillo College Resources (Student Advocacy & Resource Center, Academic Success Center)
Requirements of the Music Major (Proficiencies, Collaborative Pianists, Music Fundamentals, Recital Attendance, Juries, Occupational Licensing, Honors Recital, Ensembles, Department Student Code of Conduct, Scholarships)
Injury Prevention (Hearing, Neuromusculoskeletal, Vocal)
Please familiarize yourself with the information and refer your students as appropriate. Recommendations for updates and additions are welcome.
To visit the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) website: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/
To view the most recent Amarillo College (2018-2019) self-study and supplemental materials: https://www.actx.edu/music/nasm