Tianjin Juilliard’s Music Essentials Curriculum (MEC) offers a comprehensive foundation to music delivered in an age-appropriate way – from 18 months to 6 years old– through experiential-based lessons and activities in music performance, singing, moving, playing and creating, and offers a progressive and comprehensive experience for young music learners.

The MEC is developed by an international curriculum team of leading experts in the fields of early childhood development, music education, and pedagogy, including advisors from The Juilliard School in New York.  

The Music Essentials Curriculum is licensable to schools and is bundled with a teacher training component to adequately prepare the school’s teachers to deliver the MEC. 

It is widely recognized that music is a critical part of a child’s education. The Music Essentials Curriculum introduces several essential areas of early childhood music including singing, rhythm, movement, musicianship (aural) skills, memory, and active listening.

Singing with confidence

The voice is every child’s first instrument. Students develop their head voice through unaccompanied singing which can help with building confidence in other musical skills. When hearing their own voice and the voices of others around them, students can experience musical expression and develop musicianship.

Rhythm

Rhythm forms the essential framework of musical language. Students will make mind-body connections through movements and learn about rhythm inductively. Multi-cultural singing games, dancing, rhythmic patterns, ostinato play, body percussion, and percussion instruments are introduced to learn about rhythm.

Movement

Young children understand music better when it is blended with movement and are able to feel and experience it with their bodies. When rhythmic structures and singing is integrated into movements such as stepping and leaping, stronger connections are made between sound and musical expression.

Musicianship (Aural) & Memory Skills

Musicianship skills (ear/aural training) and a solid inner-hearing ability are critical to developing recall and long-term memory, which are transferrable skills to future learning in any subject. 

Active Listening Skills

The MEC challenges students to be active and focused listeners. The ability to have students listening instead of hearing music allows them to differentiate between comparatives, such as high/low pitches, long/short rhythms, fast/slow tempos, loud/soft dynamics, various timbres and tone colors. Young children become familiar with the qualities that make music expressive, and therefore are able to begin more advanced musical interpretation.

A Cross-Cultural Perspective

• Incorporating the most effective pedagogy from both Eastern and Western approaches.
• Exploration of music from moving from what is known to what is unknown: using traditional songs as a pathway to multi-cultural repertoire.

Holistic Child Development

• Encouraging students to listen and follow instructions but also to develop their own critical thinking.
• Stimulating a child’s curiosity about their environment.
• Supporting a child’s instinct to ask questions.
• Instilling creativity in every child.

Community Building and Collaboration

• Learning to work with others through small- and large-group projects.
• Planting seeds of global citizenship and social responsibility.

Level 1 Introducing and Exploring Music (1.5-3 yrs)

• Explore voice through in-tune singing, imitation, and simple matching of rhythms, chants and songs.
• Develop music literacy to identify comparatives in basic concepts with larger and more prominent differences.
• Engage in movements including copying and repetition according to beat, rhythm and accent in music.
• Train memory and musicianship skills through practice of lyrics and melodies with visual aids and motions.
• Develop global competency through discovering who they are as individuals through music.
• Coordinate with larger muscle groups to discover instruments using their own body.

Level 2 Experiencing and Discovering Music (3-4 yrs)

• Learn more about in-tune singing including singing in different intervals and Curwen Hand Signs for Solfege. 
• Develop music literacy to identify comparatives in basic concepts with smaller differences.
• Identify and produce beat, rhythm and accent through movements. 
• Train memory and musicianship skills through practicing inner hearing and using visual presentation to memorize songs and lyrics.
• Develop global competency through interacting with friends.
• Discover body percussion and other percussion instruments.

Level 3 Developing and Demonstrating Music (4-5 yrs)

• Learn more complex songs in different forms, from various cultures, and in several languages.
• Perform and write to demonstrate music literacy of comparatives in basic concept.
• Engage in creating, performing and improvising music.
• Train memory and musicianship skills through practicing inner hearing to memorize longer sections of music, to dictate music and compose on their own.
• Develop global competency through understanding the relationship with self and with others.
• Make and play instruments using their bodies and other materials and coordinate with more precise movements. 

Music Essentials Curriculum is delivered in multiple cities by Public Education authorized partner schools and kindergartens. Please contact pece@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn to locate the closest teaching center to you, or to request information about licensing MEC for your school.

Studio and Classroom Faculty Information
At registration, new Graduate School students will be given information regarding contacting their studio teacher to arrange a lesson schedule. Unless other arrangements are made, the teacher’s email address and phone numbers will be given to all assigned students.

Change of Major Teacher
The request for a change in major teacher begins with an interview with the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. No change of major teacher will be authorized without the approval of the Dean.
 
Class Rosters
Class rosters for the 2022-23 academic year will be emailed directly to the faculty by the Registrar. The Office of the Registrar will notify faculty via email after the add/drop period when the class rosters are finalized. It is important to check the rosters for accuracy and report any discrepancies to the Registrar.
 
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes and lessons. A student who misses more than two classes for classes that meet once a week, three classes for classes that meet twice a week, or four classes for classes that meet four times a week without an official excuse should be reported to the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. Students should not miss lessons without prior arrangement with the teacher.
 
Attendance is required at Tianjin Juilliard for all classes and class-related activities and is factored into each student’s final grade. Beginning the 2022-23 academic year, Tianjin Juilliard will  go live with its student information system, Cadence. Faculty will receive the requisite training and encouraged to keep attendance records and grading in Cadence. In order to enforce Tianjin Juilliard’s attendance policy, faculty need to inform the School Registrar when students in their courses have been absent three (3) times so she can send students attendance warnings.
 
The complete Attendance Policy is found HERE. Faculty are required to familiarize themselves with the entire policy and to check regularly the website for any updates to the policy.
 
Music Juries
Music Jury Week is scheduled the week prior to the final week of the spring semester. Jury requirements are available in the Office of the Registrar. Studio teachers are expected to attend all juries. Attendance at juries is part of the contractual agreement. Students receive a copy of faculty comments and a single grade which is an average of the individual jury grades. Students do not have access to the grade given by an individual faculty member, except for those students who invoke their FERPA rights. “B-” is the lowest passing grade students may receive in jury examinations. A lower grade automatically places a student on probation.
 
NOTE: Students are registered for Annual or Graduation juries by the Registrar according to their curriculum requirements. Faculty are not permitted to alter the status of a jury (Annual or Graduation) without prior approval by the Dean or Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs. A Graduation Jury is required for completion of the Master of Music degree
 
Mid-Year Evaluations
There will be a mid-year evaluation done at the end of Fall semester in every academic year. This evaluation will be comprised of materials selected by the studio teacher and will be 15 minutes in length. For orchestral studies and chamber music majors, the evaluation may, or may not include piano collaboration.
 
Participation in Entrance Auditions, Juries, and Required Recitals
All studio faculty members are expected to participate in students’ entrance auditions and juries. Auditions will be scheduled between January 15 and April 15 each year; specific dates will be published at least 6 months in advance. Dates for jury week can be found on each year’s academic calendar. It is the responsibility of faculty members to arrange their own schedules so that their availability for auditions and juries is protected.
 
Studio teachers are expected to attend their students’ required recitals as a significant component of their instruction and relationship with students.
 
Class Final Exams Period
During finals weeks, no School activities of any kind including performances can be scheduled that conflict with final exams and juries.
 
Classroom Protocol
As a pre-professional institution with a mission to develop leaders in the performing arts, Tianjin Juilliard expects its students to observe the normal courtesies practiced by a society of mature and responsible persons. The standards of the profession are in effect at Tianjin Juilliard.
 
Any classroom behavior which interferes with the instructor’s ability to teach or distracts from the concentration of other students will not be tolerated. Such behavior may include, but is not limited to:

• eating or drinking
• talking to a neighbor in a disruptive manner
• using electronic devices for non-academic purposes, including a cell phone
• inappropriate language
• physical violence of any kind
• arriving late, leaving early

 
Any student whose actions detract from the learning of any other person in the class will be asked to leave the classroom immediately. If the student continues to be disruptive and does not leave the room after being clearly told to do so, the teacher will report to the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs who will decide whether to place the student on automatic academic or disciplinary probation, with the potential of being dismissed from School after judicial review.

In developing its philosophy of scholastic standing and methods of measuring satisfactory academic progress, The Tianjin Juilliard School has been obliged to consider carefully the unique nature of the educational and artistic process at the School as well as the unique development of each individual student. Requirements for graduation are delineated by program, course, credit, and normal residency for each field of study. Students must follow the curriculum guidelines prescribed by their major field of study. Progress through the prescribed sequence of courses and the credits accumulated become the student’s official transcript. While The Tianjin Juilliard School computes a traditional grade point average (G.P.A.) by semester and cumulatively, the School does not attempt to rank its students by class level or department.
 
The educational programs of The Tianjin Juilliard School, including academic standards and regulations governing satisfactory progress, are supervised by both the Dean, and the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs.
 
Grading System
The School awards credit for studies on the basis of regular attendance and satisfactory completion of all assignments and examinations. At the close of each semester, faculty will be asked to email the grades to the Registrar at: registrar@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn.
 
The grades will become part of the student’s permanent record. Any questions regarding the accuracy of a grade must be addressed in writing to the Registrar within the semester immediately following receipt of the grade. Students who wish to receive a printed copy of their cumulative record should file a request in the Office of the Registrar. Studies are classified in the following categories: major study, classroom, performance ensembles, and annual examinations (juries). Grades are recorded as follows:
 
Credit Grades
 
    A     4.00    Honors
    A-     3.67    
    B+     3.33    
    B     3.00    High Pass
    B-     2.67
    C+     2.33   
    C     2.00    Pass
    C-     1.67    
    D     1.00    Low Pass
    P         Pass
    PX         Professional Excuse (Performance grade only. By   petition to the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs. PX grades grant credit for approved off-campus professional affiliations.)
    CR         Credit
    U         Unsatisfactory
Note: Grades of C- and D do not carry credit at the graduate level.
 
Non-Credit Grades
 
    F    Failure
    IA    Insufficient Attendance
    I    Incomplete (I grades may only be received with prior permission of the instructor. Requirements must be completed no later than four weeks following the end of the semester for which the incomplete was received; otherwise, the grade will be recorded as a failure [IF]). See note below.

    W    Withdrawn
    X    Absent from examination (X grades may only be received with prior permission of the instructor. The exam must be made up no later than four weeks following the end of the semester for which the X was received; otherwise, the grade will be recorded as a failure [XF]). See note below.

    NC    No Credit
    MX    Medical Excuse (Performance grade only. By petition to the Dean’s office. MX grades grant a waiver of credit and are approved for one semester only.)
    N     No grade submitted
 
Note: Grades of Incomplete may be granted by the Scholastic Standing Committee only upon instructor-approved petition by the student. Under certain conditions, exceptions may be allowed for first-semester incompletes in year-long skills based courses.
 
Satisfactory Progress

• Studio Grades: Any grade lower than “B” for graduate students in performance-related studies places a student on Probation. Studio grades should realistically reflect professional potential and be consistent with a department’s standard as represented by the annual jury grade.
• Classroom Grades: In order for a student to maintain good academic standing, minimum standards of achievement for classroom work have been established according to the student’s enrollment status. It is expected that Graduate Students earn no grades lower than a “C” in a classroom course.
• Incompletes: Students must request an incomplete grade and file an Incomplete Grade Request Form with the Registrar’s Office. Incomplete coursework must be submitted no later than 4 weeks after the last day of the current term. If a student requires an extension, the faculty member may list an extended due date on the Incomplete Grade Request Form which will be automatically granted. Once the work has been completed, a Change of Grade card should be filed as soon as possible. If a student does not complete their work by the assigned date, the grade will be automatically converted to an IF grade (incomplete failure).
• Change of Grade: Change of Grade forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. Grade changes other than for incompletes should be made only if an error has been made in reporting the original grade.

 
Grade Appeal
Any question regarding the accuracy of a grade must be addressed by the student in writing to the Registrar within the add/drop period of the semester immediately following the semester in which the grade was received. Grade appeals received later than this deadline will not be accepted for further review. The student will be advised first to consult with the instructor in order to understand the computation of the grade; the instructor will document this consultation in writing to the student and Registrar. If the student has further concerns, the next step is to consult with the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. Ultimate resolution, if warranted, rests with a subset of the Scholastic Standing Committee chaired by the Dean. The student will receive a written response to the appeal at each appropriate stage. Copies of this correspondence will be maintained in the student’s folder in the Office of the Registrar. Every effort will be made to resolve grade appeals in a timely manner, to the extent possible, within the semester in which the written appeal is received.
 
Repeat Classes
Students who are permitted to continue along their curriculum track and who are obliged to repeat classes in order to fulfill their graduation requirements, replace lost credit or to attain proficiency in certain skills or techniques do not violate the terms of satisfactory progress, because their work is still evaluated within the context of progression toward graduation. Moreover, it is likely that repeat classes will take place during a period when the student is on some form of official status, such as concern, warning, or probation.
 
With respect to all repeat courses, incompletes, and withdrawals, considerable care is taken in individual advisement to assist students with suitable options for achieving their educational goals, including but not limited to tutorials, summer study and appropriately intensified course loads. Grades received in repeat classes do not remove or replace previous grades recorded in those courses.

Students begin their studies at The Tianjin Juilliard School in good standing and are given every encouragement to maintain that status throughout their program of study at the School. Students must meet the institutional standards of quantitative evaluation and qualitative evaluation as described below:
 

• Quantitative Evaluation: A student must successfully complete at least 67% of their attempted required credits over the course of a semester. Students must complete their program in no more than 150% of the standard amount of time it takes to complete their major field of study as published in the curriculum guidelines for each discipline.
• Qualitative Evaluation: The School requires each student to maintain a minimum grade point average each semester and cumulatively to maintain eligibility. Graduate School students must maintain a minimum 2.70 GPA throughout their entire program.
• Financial Aid Warning and Suspension: Students are evaluated for satisfactory academic progress every semester by the Scholastic Standing Committee. Students who do not meet institutional standards could be placed on financial aid warning for the following semester. Students will still be eligible for financial aid during this period. If the student does not meet the standards by the end of the semester, the student’s case will be evaluated by the Scholastic Standing Committee and may not be eligible to receive financial aid.

Graduate Students earning grades below B in the major subject and performance classes will be subject to prompt disciplinary action by the Scholastic Standing Committee. In classroom subjects, grades lower than C do not carry credit at the master’s level. Further restrictions apply to those taking English classes.
 
Should a student’s progress fall below institutional standards with respect to any aspect of the qualitative and quantitative work expected, the student will receive written notification of a change in academic standing (Concern, Warning, or Probation). Copies of such notifications are routinely shared with the Dean, the primary studio teacher, the Registrar, and the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. In many cases, a personal conference with an appropriate School official will be part of the notification process.
 
Standards of Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is at the center of all educational processes at The Tianjin Juilliard School. Academic misconduct and dishonesty undermine the integrity of teaching and learning in our community. Such cases are taken seriously and will be resolved in a fair and consistent manner. All members of the Tianjin Juilliard community should serve as models of honest and truthful behavior, be aware of the standards of academic integrity and work to eliminate situations that could result in academic misconduct. Students are strongly encouraged to avail themselves of the offices and services created to assist them in coping with the stress and rigor of The Tianjin Juilliard School. These include the Office of Academic Affairs, Writing and Communication Center, Counseling Services, and Office of Student Development.
 
Definitions of Academic Misconduct and Dishonesty
The following definitions encompass all classroom, studio, and performance work:
 

• Cheating includes but is not limited to using or attempting to use unauthorized information for or during an exam or other form of evaluation; copying or attempting to copy from another student; knowingly giving or sharing information during a test or to students in other classes; collaborating on assignments that are intended to represent an individual student’s work.
• Plagiarism includes but is not limited to the failure to give credit to a source of ideas, language or words that are not one’s own; copying of passages without attribution to the author and the printed or on-line source; inserting of someone else’s work—perhaps with small changes—into one’s own work and not supplying the name of the author; downloading part or all of an essay or term paper off the Internet as if it were one’s own original work. It is also the purchasing or using of a paper from another individual or outside source.
• Falsification and fraud include but are not limited to the intentional forgery or alteration of academic documents, records, or forms; invention of information or citation in any academic examination or evaluation; encouraging an individual to alter academic documents or assisting others in such activities; the intentional misuse of academic documents, records or forms; misrepresenting oneself during an official examination or evaluation; giving or selling work to other individuals to pass as their own.
• Other examples of academic misconduct include removing, copying, or reading of any official documents or records maintained by any member of the faculty or administration; resubmitting work done in previous courses without the approval of the current instructor.

 
Academic Conduct Committee and Adjudication
The Tianjin Juilliard School respects the dignity of its students, yet requires that students comply with regulations of academic life necessary to fulfill its educational responsibilities. Tianjin Juilliard seeks to create for its students a positive learning environment. To this end, in all cases of academic misconduct, every effort will be made to ensure that the alleged offender will receive due process in accordance with Tianjin Juilliard’s policies and procedures. Confidentiality will be maintained to the best possible extent.
 
The Scholastic Standing Committee supervises the investigation of academic misconduct reports. Academic Integrity Hearing panels are formed by a selection of three to five of the following individuals: Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs or designee, Assistant Dean of Student Development, Director of the Library, the Registrar and select classroom faculty on a rotation basis.
 
Scholastic Standing Committee Meeting Calendar
The Scholastic Standing Committee meets at least once at the beginning and close of each semester:

• Fall semester: October, November, and December/January
• Spring semester: March, April, and June

 
Standard Categories of Disciplinary Action
Concern and Warning: If a student receives a grade or grades lower than the required minimum in secondary subjects (i.e., subjects outside the major or performance studies), he or she may receive a letter of concern or letter of warning. Such a letter is normally issued at the close of the semester, but may be issued at any time during the academic year that the Registrar receives official notice of poor achievement. A letter of warning indicates a severe lapse in academic performance nearly warranting probationary status. If a student receives a letter of concern or warning, that student’s record will be reviewed again at the midpoint and close of the succeeding semester.
 
Probation: A student may be placed on probation at any time for significant problems in meeting the artistic, technical, and/or professional requirements of their major field of study demonstrated by unsatisfactory grades in the major subject or performance classes, or jury examination for repeated failures in a secondary subject or subjects; for multiple failures or non-credit grades in a given term; for an unprofessional attitude toward class attendance; or for a serious breach of the “Essential Elements of the Curriculum.” If a student receives a probation letter, that student’s record will be reviewed again at the midpoint and close of the succeeding semester.
 
Dismissal: Students who do not meet the terms of their probation or who demonstrate an incorrigible failure to meet the scholastic standards of The Tianjin Juilliard School (for example, repeated failures) may, at the School’s discretion, be subject to dismissal at any time. Students may also be dismissed at any time if their attitude or deportment conflicts with other standards of the School, or if they endanger their own health or that of others. Acts of cheating and vandalism are dismissible offenses. Students are subject to Tianjin Juilliard’s “Standards of Academic Integrity” as detailed in the Student Handbook. Students who are dismissed are generally advised in a personal conference with the Dean as well as in writing.

Tianjin Juilliard considers participation in chamber music activities to be an essential element of a musician’s education. Successful participation requires initiative, responsibility, and clear communication with coaches, colleagues, and the Chamber Music Office.
 
Orchestral Studies majors are required to complete two semesters of chamber music. The Chamber Music Office, in consultation with the Chamber Music Chair and faculty, will assign groups, repertoire and coaches at the beginning of the Fall semester. Students are welcome to request personnel, repertoire choices or a particular coach by submitting a Chamber Music group request form. Please note these requests are subject to approval by the Chamber Music Office. Wherever possible, sonatas and other duos may not be coached by the instrumentalist’s primary teacher. Collaborative Piano majors wishing to take a chamber music elective will be placed whenever possible in a group of three or more players.
 
Ensembles should work with their coach for eight hours per semester and must give a public performance of a complete work at least once during the semester in order to receive credit. It is the responsibility of each ensemble to remain in close communication with its coach to schedule coachings and the performance. Chamber music activities must not conflict with orchestra rehearsals.
 
Ensembles are expected to rehearse regularly between faculty coachings. Most Rehearsal spaces may be reserved through ASIMUT. Groups needing a large rehearsal space should contact the chamber music manager.

Students admitted to the educational programs of the Tianjin Juilliard School are held to high professional standards in preparation for successful careers in the performing arts. To that end, they must possess aptitude, abilities, and skills in the following six areas, and be able to perform independently described functions in each area:
 
 I. Behavioral and Social Attributes
 II. Communication Skills
 III. Intellect, Instinct, and Imagination
 IV. Motor and Sensory Skills
 V. Observation and Self-Awareness
 VI. Performance and Rehearsal Discipline
 
Collectively, these six areas and all associated functions are designated “essential elements of the curriculum.” Please click HERE for complete descriptions. Adherence to these professional standards is considered an integral part of the educational process in all programs of study at The Tianjin Juilliard School.

Canvas
Canvas is an online learning management systems (LMS) embedded in Juilliard OKTA for faculty to share documents, post announcements and assignments, and keep track of teaching modules. Faculty could also use Canvas to take attendance if needed. Faculty could choose whether or not to use Canvas based on teaching habits and needs. The data in Canvas will be archived  when semester ends.

Cadence
Cadence is the Student Information System (SIS) to keep track of student information, academic status, and grades. Faculty should upload student grades to Cadence by the end of each semester after the course ends.

Use of Studios and Rooms
Tianjin Juilliard spaces are to be used only by members of the Tianjin Juilliard community and for Tianjin Juilliard-related purposes Note that Tianjin Juilliard faculty are not allowed to teach private students on the Tianjin Juilliard premises.

Pre-College:
Room assignments for lessons and classes are handled through the Pre-College Office. Please contact us directly if you have any special requests.

Faculty can access their assigned teaching studios/classrooms by swiping their ID card at the door. Access is granted by the Pre-College Office through Asimut, the room-booking system. For special room booking requests, such as large rehearsal halls, please contact the Pre-College Office for assistance.

Graduate School:

• The Registrar’s Office handles room assignments for Graduate Studies-related teaching.
• The Orchestral Studies Department handles schedule and room assignments for orchestra related activities, including but not limited to rehearsals, sectionals, lectures, coaching.
• The Office of Performance Operations handles schedule and room assignments for Tianjin Juilliard Ensemble, faculty recitals, studio recitals and student recitals related activities.

Faculty Lounge
The lounge outside of the Pre-College Office area on the second floor of Building C is for faculty. There is also a pantry with a coffee machine, refrigerator, and microwave.
 
Photocopying
Faculty are welcome to use the copy machine for school-related materials located in the Library on the 4th and 5th floors during school hours. The copy machines can accommodate copying large scores and can forward scanned documents via email.
 
Requests to photocopy copyrighted material must be approved in advance by the Library with a PHOTOCOPY REQUEST: COPYRIGHT APPROVAL FORM. These forms are available in the Library. The Tianjin Juilliard School adheres to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governing the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials. The School’s equipment may not be used for unauthorized photocopying.
 
Piano and Harpsichord Moving and Maintenance

1. All piano moving requests should be sent to the Tianjin Juilliard School head piano technician as well as to the Pre-College Office.
2. Piano moving within a classroom or studio is not permitted.
3. Moving concert grands from room to room or to an external location requires professional piano movers.
4. To report piano damage or request piano maintenance, please email pianomaintenance@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn.

 
Staff Pianists
All TJS staff pianists are hired through a formal audition and interview process. The staff pianists are managed by TJS Staff Pianist Coordinator, Allie Su (allie.su@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn). For any collaborative piano needs, please direct your questions to Allie Su who manages repertoire assignments and schedules.

Tuning
A=441 is the tuning standard for pianos at Tianjin Juilliard.

Part-Time Studio and Classroom Faculty Teaching Schedules
The Pre-College office schedules lesson times and will send teaching schedules to faculty by email.

Change of Major Teacher

1. Teacher’s initiative: The teacher must notify the student personally of the intention to discontinue teaching as soon as possible after the May jury examination. Leading up to this announcement, the teacher should give warnings and indications throughout the semester, and the teacher’s concerns should be reflected in the semester grade. Under no circumstances will a teacher be permitted to discontinue a student after June 15 for the following school year.
2. Student’s initiative: Changes may be made only between academic years. The students should discuss their desire to change studios with the Pre-College administration before contacting a prospective teacher. If a student approaches a faculty member who is not their current studio teacher about joining their studio, the faculty member must contact the Pre-College administration before making any commitment to the student.

Class Rosters
Pre-College class rosters for the 2022-2023 academic year will be emailed directly to faculty.

Attendance
The Pre-College allows student absences with proper advance notification.    

• Students or parents are responsible for notifying the Pre-College Office, studio teachers, and chamber music coaches of absences by Tuesday before the Saturday absence.
• In the event of a sudden illness or emergency, students or parents are responsible for notifying the Pre-College Office, studio teachers, and chamber music coaches no later than 8:00am on Saturday.

Students are in jeopardy of failing a course after accruing five or more absences, which includes any combination of absences and late arrivals. Please see the Pre-College Student Handbook for a detailed explanation of Pre-College attendance policies.
 
Music Juries  
Juries (performance examinations) are required in the spring semester every academic year for all students except for graduating (12th grade) students. An average of the grades given by the adjudicating faculty will appear on the student's transcript in addition to a spring semester grade given by the student’s major teacher. Individual jury schedules are announced in May.

Leave of Absence Re-Entry Jury
Students who are granted a Leave of Absence will notify their wish to return by April 1. They are expected to present a re-entry jury in mid-late April, and will only be re-admitted into the Pre-College with a passing composite grade by a faculty jury panel. Students are recommended to continue taking lessons with their major teacher during the entire period of Leave of Absence. Major teachers should also help prepare students for their re-entry jury.

Participation in Entrance Auditions, Juries, and Required Recitals
All studio faculty members are expected to participate in students’ entrance auditions and juries. Auditions will be scheduled between January 15 and April 15 each year; specific dates will be published at least 6 months in advance and will managed by the Admissions Office. Jury dates can be found on each year’s academic calendar. It is the responsibility of faculty members to arrange their own schedules so that their availability for auditions and juries is protected.

Studio teachers are expected to attend their students’ required recitals as a significant component of their instruction and relationship with students.

Classroom Protocol
Any classroom behavior that interferes with the instructor’s ability to teach or distracts from the concentration of other students will not be tolerated. Such behavior may include: eating or drinking; talking to a neighbor in a disruptive manner; using electronic devices for non-academic purposes, including a cell phone; inappropriate language; physical violence of any kind; and arriving late and/or leaving early without permission. If actions detract from the learning of any other person in the class, the offender will be asked to leave class immediately. If the student continues to be disruptive and does not leave the room after being clearly told to do so, the teacher’s report to the Assistant Dean will place the student on disciplinary probation, with the potential of being dismissed from school.

Performance Registration
There are many performance opportunities for Pre-College students. It is the responsibility of the studio faculty to help guide their students to prepare and register for suitable performance opportunities and help maintain a high standard of performance. Each student should perform at least once each semester.

Course Evaluations
The Pre-College Office will be sending course evaluations to all students at the end of each year, giving the students an opportunity to provide feedback about the course and their teachers.

Grading System
Students receive grades each semester for all of their classes. The grades will become part of the student’s permanent record. Grades are recorded as follows:

Letter grades
    A+
    A
    A-
    B+
    B    A grade of B in major lessons or juries warrants performance warning
    B-    A grade of B- or lower in major lessons or juries warrants performance probation
    C+
    C
    C-
    D    A grade of D or lower in any academic subject warrants academic warning
    F    A grade of F in any academic subject warrants academic probation

Non-letter grades
    I    Incomplete
    IA    Insufficient attendance
    P    Pass
    W    Withdrawn

Satisfactory Progress
Students are expected to apply themselves seriously to their studies and to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the standards of The Tianjin Juilliard School.

      In order to maintain satisfactory progress, students must:

• Receive a B+ or above in their major area of study and on their jury
• Receive a C- or above in any other subjects

Grade Appeal
Students may contest a grade by writing to the Pre-College Assistant Dean after which they may be directed to consult with the faculty member to understand better the computation of the grade. Further appeal will be guided by the Assistant Dean.

Mid-Semester Reports
The purpose of the mid-semester report is to help the PC Administration become aware of any academic or behavioral issues when the semester is in progress and to gain insight on general student progress. A survey is sent out to all PC faculty in the middle of each semester. Faculty should provide clear and timely feedback. Should any issues require immediate attention, the PC Office will schedule a meeting with both the student and the parent to discuss the issues. The mid-semester meetings serve as a warning and a reminder, and no academic or probation status changes will be issued during the semester.

Graduating students
All graduating students are eligible to receive a Certificate of Graduation from the Pre-College Division provided they fulfill the following requirements:

1. Successful completion of all required course work
2. Satisfactory performance of a solo recital during their 12th grade year
3. Recommendation by the faculty

Graduating students who do not fulfill these requirements will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Pre-College Commencement is usually held on the last day of the academic year.

Students begin their studies at Tianjin Juilliard in good standing and are expected to maintain that status throughout their programs of study at the School. Should a student’s progress fall below departmental standards with respect to any aspect of the qualitative and quantitative review, the student will receive written notification of a change in enrollment status (warning or probation) as described below. Copies of such notifications are routinely shared with the major teacher.

Standard Categories of Disciplinary Action

Warning/Probation
If a student receives a grade lower than the required minimum, they may receive a letter of warning. Such a letter is normally issued at the close of the semester but may be issued at any time during the academic year. A warning indicates a severe lapse in performance nearly warranting probationary status.

A student may be placed on probation at any time for significant problems in meeting the artistic, technical, and/or professional requirements of their major field of study, including an unprofessional attitude toward class attendance or for a serious breach of ethical conduct.

Academic Warning and Probation
Students will be placed on academic warning if they receive a grade of D in any class other than their lesson or jury. Failure to correct the grade(s) the following semester will result in academic probation. A grade of F immediately places a student on academic probation. Failure to correct the grade(s) after one probationary semester may result in dismissal from the School.

Performance Warning and Probation
Students will be placed on performance warning if they receive a grade of B in their major or on their jury. If they receive a B- or lower, students will be placed on performance probation. If a probationary grade is given in the fall semester, failure to improve the grade to a minimum of a B in the spring semester or as a jury grade may result in dismissal.

If a probationary grade is given either in the spring semester or on the student’s jury at the end of the academic year, an additional jury will be assigned to the student at the end of the following fall semester. Failure to obtain a minimum of a B either as a semester grade or on the additional jury may result in mid-year dismissal.

Graduating students (grade 12) who are on performance probation may be restricted from Pre-College events, such as master classes and competitions. Non-graduating students on performance probation may also be restricted from giving a solo recital.

Dismissal
Students who do not meet The Tianjin Juilliard School’s standards may, at the School’s discretion, be subject to dismissal. A student may be asked to withdraw at any time if their attitude or conduct conflicts with the standards of the School, or if, by remaining enrolled, they endanger their own health or the health of others. Acts of cheating and vandalism are dismissible offenses.

Students who are dismissed are notified in a personal conference with the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean, and by written notification.

Standards of Academic Integrity
Academic misconduct and dishonesty undermine the integrity of teaching and learning in the Pre-College community. Such cases are taken seriously and will be resolved in a fair and consistent manner.

Definitions of Academic Misconduct and Dishonesty
Academic misconduct and dishonesty encompass all classroom, studio, and performance work and includes but is not limited to: plagiarism, unauthorized use of materials or resources (“cheating”), prohibited collaboration or consultation, use of fabricated or falsified information, interference with or sabotage of academic activity, unauthorized taking or receipt of materials or resources to gain an academic advantage, unauthorized recordings, bribery, submission of paper or academic work purchased or obtained from an outside source, and conspiracy to commit academic dishonesty.

Purpose and Scope
The Tianjin Juilliard School strives to maintain a safe and secure environment for minors participating in Tianjin Juilliard programs and activities.

The Tianjin Juilliard School’s Working with Minors Policy (this “Policy”) applies to all programs and activities operating under the authority and direction of the School and taking place: (i) on the Tianjin Juilliard or Tianjin Conservatory of Music campuses or (ii) off-campus. This Policy establishes guidelines for Authorized Adults (as defined below) who may work or interact with individuals under the age of 18 in a covered program or activity.

Definitions
"Minor" for purposes of this Policy means any person under the age of 18 who is participating in a Tianjin Juilliard School program or activity, excluding (i) on-campus guests or attendees at a public performance; and (ii) prospective students touring or visiting the School.

“Authorized Adults” for purposes of this Policy means all individuals, ages 18 and over, paid or unpaid, who instruct, supervise, chaperone or otherwise oversee Minors in connection with Tianjin Juilliard School programs or activities. This includes, but is not limited to, faculty, staff, students, parents, volunteers, interns, apprentices, independent contractors, consultants, alumni, guest artists or other personnel who will participate in any way in a Tianjin Juilliard School program or activity that includes Minors.

All Tianjin Juilliard School programs and activities must comply with the following conditions:

Program Registration
All activities in which Minors will participate, other than programs of the Pre-College, whether on or off campus, must be registered with the Office of Human Resources not less than 90 days prior to the commencement of the program. The registration can be collected from the Office of Human Resources and must include:

• A description of the program, including age and number of participants and whether they will be housed in the Residence Hall.
• A list of all Authorized Adults participating in the program.
• A procedure for notification of participants’ parents or legal guardians in the event of an emergency, including contact information.
• A Medical Emergency Plan, including authorization to obtain emergency medical treatment in the event parents or legal guardians are not available, and disclosure of any allergies or medical conditions that might impact participation in the program.

Training
All Authorized Adults must receive appropriate training in (i) maintaining professional boundaries when working with Minors; (ii) protecting Minors from any form of abusive treatment; and (iii) reporting, under School policy, incidents or suspicions of improper conduct.

Criminal Background Check
Prior to being hired as an Authorized Adult, an applicant must undergo a criminal background check to the extent permitted by law. All background checks must be performed and approved by Human Resources. Criminal background checks may be conducted periodically thereafter if circumstances warrant. Authorized Adults are also required to notify the program director and the Office of Human Resources immediately in the event of an arrest or the conviction of any crime.

Supervision
All programs must establish an adequate plan for supervision. The plan must specify the person having responsibility over all Authorized Adults. Supervision plans must incorporate the following guidelines:

• To the extent practicable, Minors participating in Tianjin Juilliard sponsored programs or activities (other than Minors enrolled in Pre-College programs), whether on or off campus, should not be left unattended. Minors under the age of eleven (11) should be supervised at all times by an Authorized Adult or by their parents or legal guardians.
• When off campus, the minimum ratio for supervision of Minors is at least one Authorized Adult for every twelve (12) Minors.
• Authorized Adults must inform the program director and/or sponsoring department if using an area other than the one specifically designated for the program or activity.
• Although 1:1 interaction is a valuable component of certain areas of instruction at The Tianjin Juilliard School, Authorized Adults should minimize the amount of 1:1 time spent with Minors outside of lessons and adhere whenever possible to the “rule of three,” requiring at least two Authorized Adults or two Minors in a group at all times. Exceptions to this guideline are health care providers, tutors expressly authorized by the program director to provide private instruction or other individuals authorized by the School to provide counseling, advice, private help or assistance.
• Private instruction should be conducted whenever possible in a room or other space that is open or that provides for visibility, e.g. the door to the room has a window. Doors must remain unlocked at all times.
• All instruction must take place on campus or on an approved digital platform, such as Teams or Zoom.
• Human touch is a necessary component of many elements of instruction at The Tianjin Juilliard School. If a Minor appears uncomfortable with any form of physical contact, the Authorized Adult should immediately cease the contact and report the incident to the program director as soon as possible. Advice on using touch in instruction is available from the Associate Dean of Pre-College and Educational Development or Assistant Dean of Pre-College. Additional information on using touch in instruction can be found in Appendix A to this Policy.
• The privacy of Minors must be respected at all times. In situations such as changing clothes, showering or using the restroom, Authorized Adults must not intrude except where health and safety reasons require such intrusion.
• Proper clothing appropriate to the given activity must be worn by Authorized Adults and Minors at all times.
• Whenever possible, minors should be restricted from areas of the facilities where potential safety hazards may exist. Examples include, but are not limited to, mechanical rooms, workshops, construction zones, food preparation areas, or any areas containing power tools or machinery with exposed moving parts.

The following practices and behaviors are strictly prohibited under this Policy. This list is not meant to be exhaustive:

• Communicating electronically with Minors, except through Tianjin Juilliard’s email system, or when absolutely necessary and related to a particular program or activity in which the Minor is participating. Sending sexually explicit photos or messages and “sexting” is strictly prohibited as is any form of communication through social media. This includes without limitation, the use of WeChat, Facebook, Instagram, or other social media platforms.
• Engaging in the use of, or providing Minors with, alcohol, drugs or other illegal substances, or being under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other illegal substances, during Minor programs or activities. This prohibition includes allowing those substances to be used by a Minor in the Authorized Adult’s presence.
• Disciplining Minors in any manner involving isolation, humiliation or corporal punishment. Any form of discipline must be constructive and appropriate, given the age of the Minor and the circumstances of the situation.
• Engaging in abusive conduct of any kind, either verbal or physical, toward or in the presence of Minors. Bullying (including cyberbullying), hazing and initiations are strictly forbidden.
• Picking up or dropping off Minors at the Minors’ homes, except if specifically authorized in writing by the Minors’ parents or legal guardians and the program director.
• Giving gifts of any kind to Minors.
• Engaging in sexual activity or other inappropriate deliberate physical contact or horseplay with, or in the presence of Minors.
• Making sexual materials or pornography in any form available to Minors or assisting them in any way in gaining access to such materials.
• Making inappropriate or risqué comments to or in the presence of Minors.
• Releasing a Minor’s personal contact information to third parties without the written consent of the Minor’s parent or legal guardian. Even with parental consent, a Minor’s personal contact information, including a Tianjin Juilliard School email address, may only be released in connection with a Tianjin Juilliard School sponsored program or activity in which the Minor is participating.
• Photographing or making videos of Minors for other than program-related purposes. For program-related purposes, photos or videos may be taken only after the Minor’s parent or guardian has signed an appropriate waiver obtained from the program director. Use of any device capable of recording or transferring visual images is forbidden in showers, restrooms, locker rooms, dressing rooms or other areas where privacy is expected.
• Retaliating against anyone who, in good faith, raises a suspicion or allegation of inappropriate conduct toward a Minor.
• Other than immediate family members, Minors participating in Tianjin Juilliard School sponsored programs or activities may not have visitors on-campus, except with the permission of the program director. All visitors must agree to abide by school policies and procedures. Policy violations will result in the suspension or revocation of visiting privileges.

Any Authorized Adult who has a reasonable suspicion that a Minor who is participating in a Tianjin Juilliard School program or activity, has been physically or sexually abused; physically or emotionally neglected; exposed to any form of violence or threat of violence; or exposed to any form of sexual exploitation, must immediately report his or her concerns to the Associate Dean for Pre-College and Educational Development or the Director of Human Resources, who will determine appropriate next steps. Any uncertainty about whether a report is required should always be resolved in favor of making a good faith report. A list of common indicators of child abuse or maltreatment can be found in
Appendix B to this Policy.

Human touch is an essential component of instruction in music. For example, to illustrate a point about breath control, a woodwind professor may press on a student’s diaphragm. It is understood and expected that major studio teachers at Tianjin Juilliard use touch in order to guide their students toward greater artistry.

The traditions of touch in a given art form may be less familiar to inexperienced students. Instructors in these programs should remain mindful of Minor students’ needs and expectations.

Some basic guidelines can help reduce the possibility of misunderstanding or discomfort:

1. Touch should always be restricted only to what is necessary and appropriate for the instructional point.
2. Explain at the beginning of instruction why, when and how you might touch a student. Parents may also find the information useful.
3. Before using touch, give a verbal cue about the touch and its purpose: “Let me adjust your wrist so your hand stays more horizontal.”
4. Touching should never take place on any part of the body that would be normally covered by a bathing suit. It is never appropriate to touch someone on sensitive areas, such as a student’s chest, pelvis, buttocks or upper thigh.
5. Consider alternatives to touch, such as demonstration or verbal description. A description might explain the position or movement of the body part under consideration and of adjacent parts.
6. If a student seems uncomfortable or expresses any concerns about touch, acknowledge the matter. Immediately cease the contact and report the situation to the program director as soon as possible.
7. Consider that people experience touch in different ways depending on factors such as cultural background, age, gender and personal experience.

The list that follows contains some common indicators of child abuse or maltreatment. This list is not all-inclusive, and some abused or maltreated children may not show any of these symptoms.

Indicators of physical abuse can include:

• Injuries to the eyes or both sides of the head or body (accidental injuries typically only affect one side of the body);
• Frequently appearing injuries such as bruises, cuts and/or burns, especially if the child is unable to provide an adequate explanation of the cause. These may appear in distinctive patterns such as grab marks, human bite marks, cigarette burns or impressions of other instruments;
• Destructive, aggressive or disruptive behavior;
• Passive, withdrawn or emotionless behavior; and
• Fear of going home or fear of parent(s).

Indicators of sexual abuse can include:

• Symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases;
• Injury to genital area;
• Difficulty and/or pain when sitting or walking;
• Sexually suggestive, inappropriate or promiscuous behavior or verbalization;
• Expressing age-inappropriate knowledge of sexual relations; and
• Sexual victimization of other children.

Indicators of maltreatment can include:

• Obvious malnourishment, listlessness or fatigue;
• Stealing or begging for food;
• Lack of personal care – poor personal hygiene, torn and/or dirty clothes;
• Untreated need for glasses, dental care or other medical attention;
• Frequent absence from or tardiness to school;

Child inappropriately left unattended or without supervision.