Mary Pappert School of Music

Request to Change Program of Study, add a Dual Degree, or add a Double Major

APPROVAL IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

Complete this form and work with the relevant department chairs and/or program directors to obtain approval for the
desired program change. In an attached statement (no more than one page), please describe your reasons for wanting
to change your major or program of study, or to add a dual degree or double major. Before changes are approved the
applicant must meet with the academic advisor to review implications of the change on the overall length of stay in
the school (time to degree completion) and other potential unanticipated negative effects of the change.

Student Information

Student Name: Jared Wolf DORI#: D01760610 Student E-mail: wolfj2@duq.edu

Student Major: Music Education Student Primary Instrument: Saxophone

Student Signature: Date: 10/1/19

Current Major/Program of Study: Music Education Year in Program: Freshman

Requested Major/Program of Study: Performance Beginning? (Semester/Year): Spring 2020

Approvals

The student is responsible for picking up the form and taking it to each individual mentioned below to obtain the
necessary signatures.

Approved  Not Approved  Academic Advisor Signature: Date:

Approved  Not Approved  Current Chair/Program Director Signature: Date:

Approved  Not Approved  New Chair/Program Director Signature: Date:

Approved  Not Approved  Associate Dean Signature: Date:

Jared Wolf

Request to Change Program of Study

Personal Statement

At the beginning of the year, I anticipated being a double major in music education and

saxophone performance. However, I knew that I wanted to attend graduate school to pursue

degrees in orchestral conducting since this is what I would ultimately like to do. As this year

progressed, I slowly realized that I would not have time in my schedule to pursue an independent

study in conducting, take lessons on piano, or work as a collaborative pianist with vocalists and

other instrumentalists. I believe all of the aforementioned experiences would benefit me in a

future career in orchestral conducting. If I were to major in music education, I fear that I would

not be able to delve into these areas a deeply as I would like to. For this reason, I would like to

change from a music education major to a performance major. The less intensive course load

would allow me to work more on piano and further develop my conducting skills so that I am

better prepared for my future career.