Where travel distance is a problem, tape recordings are accepted in lieu of a personal appearance. Continuing students are considered on the basis of their record at the University. For information, write the Music Department Scholarship Committee. Determining levels of competency may be required for music courses taken at another institution when there has been an interruption exceeding seven years. Students should note the entrance requirements specified for the different music- major programs.
All programs involving private performance study require an audition prior to registration.
A minimum of four semesters of large-ensemble participation and an equivalent amount of private performance study at the University of Utah are required of all transfer students. Vocal Performance The Department of Music offers opportunities for broadly based studies of musical arts and culture and for participation in musical performing ensembles of professional and semiprofessional quality. The department does not offer a minor in music, but most music offerings are available to qualified non-majors pending space availability. The bachelor of arts degree is offered for students interested in music as part of a broadly based program of study. It is a traditional liberal-arts degree with emphasis in humanistic and liberal studies.