MUS 102
SUMMER TRAVEL COURSE
Travel dates: May 13-22, 2023
Prerequisites: Audition or prior enrollment in MUS 405 required. This course will provide a creative and artistic opportunity as students travel to the cities of Milan, Pisa, and Lucca and participate in the Vox Lucensis Festival. Students will reflect on both the musical and the creative processes as performers as well as listeners (in attendance at arts events, excursions, or activities).
In order to achieve these outcomes, students will perform in concerts and write an assessment of their performance. They will also be required to keep a journal of their daily activities in Italy. Additionally, students will attend other musical performances and write an academic critique of the performance that contextualizes the performance in terms of culture, genre, and relevance. Students will be required to attend and participate in daily rehearsals, excursions. planning sessions, and discussions. MUS 405 is an auditioned ensemble of mixed voices open to all University students. However, this particular experience will go beyond the choral/musical experience already offered to USM students. Students will have an opportunity to collaborate with musicians from all over the world.
Faculty
Dr. Nicolás Alberto Dosman, Associate Professor, Director of Choral Studies
Dr. Malinda Haslett, Assistant Professor, Director of Vocal Studies
Tuition and Fees
The approximate program fee is estimated to be around $4,200, not including tuition. The cost of tuition and fees at the in-state rate are in addition to the program fee. All participants on USM travel programs receive the in-state tuition rate regardless of residency.
The program fee includes: accommodation, airfare, ground transportation, most breakfasts and dinners, academic site visits and entrance fees.
Not included in the program fee: cost of tuition, fees, books, academic supplies, lunches, and other personal expenses.
Application
The application deadline is January 19, 2023.
A complete application includes all of the following:
- Submit the program application form
- We recommend looking over the application before completing it so you have all parts ready, as unfortunately you cannot save as you go.
- A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or academic advisor
- Here is the link you can share with faculty/staff to complete a recommendation on your behalf: Online Recommendation for Travel Program
- Copy of academic transcript
- Information regarding requesting a transcript can be found here (It’s probably easiest to either follow the steps for “Electronic Delivery” or “Unofficial Transcript via Classic MaineStreet” and either way, send to emily.zider@maine.edu)
- A non-refundable* deposit of $300, mailed to USM via check or money order. Checks should be made out to the University of Southern Maine and mailed to the address below.
- Office of International Programs c/o Emily Zider, 96 Falmouth St., PO Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104
*In the event that the trip does not run, due to low enrollment or other factors, the non-refundable deposit will then be refunded.
Once the application committee has reviewed applications, you will be notified of acceptance via email. At that time, all students will be enrolled in the course in MaineStreet by Emily Zider in the Office of International Programs.