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Music Degree Offerings
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Preparation
All prospective music majors must audition with the music faculty to enter the program. Auditions typically include: at least one solo piece of the student’s choice demonstrating their technical and musical skills; scales and/or vocal exercises; and an aural skill assessment. (Specific audition requirements for instrumentalists and vocalists can be found at this link: Admission & Audition Requirements.)
In order to prepare for any collegiate music degree program, it is recommended that students:
- Participate in their school ensembles as well as music festivals, camps, and all-state or all-region ensembles.
- Take private lessons from a qualified individual.
- Take piano lessons.
- Participate in area solo & ensemble festivals.
- Sing often in their school choir or on your own.
- Begin studying basic concepts in music theory such as notation, major and minor scales and key signatures and chords.
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