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The Keyboard Essentials curriculum helps non-piano majors hone vital keyboard skills and prepare for Keyboard Jury Exams during undergraduate students’ 4th and 5th semesters or for 3rd-semester graduate students. Students agree to prepare for these jury exams when signing the Keyboard Jury agreement form.

Keyboard Jury Preparation Guides and Syllabi

Refer to the Jazz Jury Requirements By Semester page for details

This criteria should be performed using Rooted Split Voicings, or at minimum, any Rooted Shell voicings as demonstrated in the Keyboard syllabi. Students are to consult with their private lesson instructors throughout each semester to prepare for keyboard juries.