In exchange for participation, students receive full tuition scholarships and most of the funding for a spring tour. One student studies with one teacher for 50 minutes once a week. Applied music courses are only available to those who are registered in at least six hours of study. Music majors receive first consideration in scheduling of applied courses. Although applied courses are open to all majors, a basic proficiency in the instrument one desires to study is required.
Applied music is offered in voice, piano, brass and woodwinds.
Class voice, piano and guitar are offered to those who have no prior training in voice, piano or guitar. Applied guitar is not currently available. Students taking applied lessons are required to practice at school a minimum of six hours per week including their lesson hour. Sound-proof booths equipped with pianos are available on the lower floor of the Paap Building in room 135. All music performance majors will be required to give a 30-minute sophomore recital in the spring of their sophomore year.