2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin (pdf) - LaGrange College

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR MUSIC MAJORS
Acceptance into the Department of Music is granted by a music faculty
committee to those students who have submitted an application and
completed an audition/interview. Please inquire about audition dates,
usually held in early spring. Incoming students who have not auditioned or
interviewed before the committee prior to the beginning of the fall
semester should contact the Chair of the Department before enrolling in
music courses. Admission of all new music students to the Department of
Music, first-year students and transfers, is provisional in nature and will be
evaluated at the end of the first year of study (see Entry Requirements for
Music Majors below).
The Bachelor of Music degree is designed for students who are preparing
for professional careers in music and/or graduate study in music. The
curricula leading to this degree are based on a philosophy that recognizes
the need for rigorous study in all aspects of music. Each program of study
requires a heavy concentration of music courses/experiences, and many
courses are sequential. Therefore, potential music majors are strongly
encouraged to begin taking music courses in their first year. The Chair of
the Department of Music can provide you with advisement and a four-year
suggested course guideline.
The music faculty provides incoming students with a Music Majors
Handbook containing departmental policies and further details about
requirements for music majors.
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Talent-based scholarships are available for incoming first-year students as
well as transfer students. Audition dates for scholarships are held annually
in the spring. Applicants to the Creative MusicTechnologies degree track
must present two or three original compositions and/or arrangements on
manuscript or any recorded format. Applicants to all other degrees should
be prepared to present two selections of contrasting styles.
ENSEMBLES
Various ensembles are available by audition for both music majors and
non-majors. Our ensembles represent the College and Department of
Music in public performances throughout the academic year, both locally
and abroad. Ensembles are open to talented students by audition only.
Those interested may audition at the beginning of each semester.
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