All students intending to major in music are required to audition and be interviewed by members of the faculty.  Approval from the Music Department must be obtained before declaring a major in music.  All students intending to declare a major must do so before the spring registration period of their sophomore year.    
 
COURSE REQUIREMENTS  (complete course listing and description)
MUSIC DEGREE

SPECIALIZATIONS:  
Theory,Music History & Literature, Church Music, Jazz Studies, Performance      
APPLIED LESSONS: Private study of an instrument or voice is required for four years unless otherwise approved by the department.  All music majors will perform at “jury” during the fall and spring semesters of each year.  A written faculty evaluation will determine the ongoing process of each major.
PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONS: Participation in a performance organization is required for four years of those semesters as a music major unless otherwise approved by the department.  All music majors are expected to attend college concerts and recitals.  Music majors are required to perform in at least one student recital sponsored by the Department of music each academic semester.     
PIANO COMPETENCE: All Music Majors are expected to pass a piano proficiency examination at the end of their junior year.
SENIOR RECITAL or PROJECT: At the recommendation of the department, all Music Majors will be required to present a project or give a recital during their senior year.  An advisor will be assigned to all students.