An applied audition and theory assessment are required prior to being accepted as a music major. To schedule an audition and theory assessment, prospective majors should contact the Department of Music at (989) 964- 4159; from Midland, call 695-5325, ext 4159.
Majors must take applied lessons on their declared principal instrument each semester they are enrolled as declared music majors for a minimum of 8 credits. (Part-time students with special schedule problems may apply to the department for an exemption from this requirement.)
Ensembles (8 credits minimum)
Students are required to participate in an appropriate ensemble every semester during which they are enrolled as declared music majors. Part-time students with special schedule problems may apply to the department for an exemption from being in an ensemble in a given semester. Keyboard and guitar majors would normally enroll in one of the choirs, Collegium or Jazz Ensemble to meet this requirement. All students must have a minimum of 8 ensemble credits in order to graduate.
Students will be given a piano assessment upon acceptance as a music major. Prior to enrolling in MUS 212, Keyboard Harmony, all students will be required to pass a piano proficiency exam that will include prepared and sight-reading material that is at a level of difficulty equivalent to three semesters of applied piano study. Students should contact the Department of Music for a list of specific requirements for the proficiency exam.
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