The two-year course counts as one of the nine credits toward the major. Music minors are required to take individual instruction for one year. Eligibility for credit will be determined by the Music Department through entrance auditions at the beginning of each academic year. Students who do not qualify for credit at first because of a weakness in fundamentals of reading music or a technical deficiency may begin lessons without credit, but may subsequently be granted credit after completion of Music 103 and a successful audition. A student of guitar or any standard orchestral instrument must own or have access to the instrument for daily practice before beginning lessons.
Appropriate forms are available in the department chair's office.
One-half or one course credit each semester. This course gives advanced students an opportunity to engage in creative exploration. Students enrolling for a full-course credit will be given listening assignments and will be asked to analyze music related to their composition projects. Music 301 or permission of the instructor. One-half or one course credit each semester.