Coming Monday, March 25, 2024, at 6:00 pm
United States Navy Band Sea Chanters
Free Admission – Hobart Taylor Building, Anderson Recital Hall
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A departmental audition is required for all incoming Music Majors and a departmental advisor is assigned to each incoming music major to provide guidance in choosing an appropriate music degree plan. Majors are required to take an Applied Music (Private Lesson) course each semester and earn ensemble credit by joining one of our department ensembles (which require a separate ensemble audition). Majors and Minors must earn a minimum of “C” in all Music classes. Those who earn a grade below “C” must repeat the course to receive credit. All Music Majors meet with their departmental advisor for advisement at least once per semester in order to register for classes and track degree progress.
- To prepare students for professional careers in music and for graduate study in music.
- To provide effective musical experiences in an educational environment that stimulates academic and musical development. These experiences include solo and ensemble performance experiences.
- To transmit to students the heritage of Western music through studies in music history and literature, theory, applied music and performances in recitals.
- To present musical performances on the university campus for cultural enhancement.
- To provide general music instruction to non-music majors at the university.
Admission Requirements and Program Standards
A departmental audition is required for all incoming Music Majors. Majors are required to take an Applied Music (Private Lesson) course each semester and earn ensemble credit by joining one of our department ensembles (which require a separate ensemble audition). Majors and Minors must earn a minimum of “C” in all Music classes. Those who earn a grade below “C” must repeat the course to receive credit. All Music Majors are assigned a department advisor whom they must meet with for advisement at least once per semester in order to register for classes and track degree progress.
Music Theory Placement Examination
All freshman music students are required to take the Music Theory Placement Examination. Transfer students must provide a recent transcript so that theory skills may be evaluated. The following topics are covered on the Music Theory Placement Examination:
- Minor/Major key signatures
- Chord qualities
- 7th chords
- Treble, Bass and C clefs
- Expressive markings (dynamics, articulation)
- Intervals by quality (written and aural)
- Rhythmic dictation
Please note a grade of 70 or better is required for admission into Music Theory I. A grade of 50-69 will require some review/instruction in Musicianship II before admission into Music Theory I to ensure successful completion of the Music Theory Core. A grade of 49 or lower requires mandatory enrollment in Musicianship I and II to ensure successful completion of the Music Theory Core.