Most music majors take 12-14 semester hours during the first semester. Common Questions from Parents . . . Yes, but they are minimal. Each music student pays an appled music fee for private lessons. Marching band members must also purchase a pair of shoes, a pair of gloves, and a knit shirt.
Ensembles are classes and receive academic credit.
The larger ensembles meet twice a week during the school day for 2-4 hours of rehearsal. Smaller ensembles meet once a week for 1 hour of rehearsal. Students register for the ensembles just as they do for classes. Music majors are expected to practice their private applied for four hours a week per credit hour. For Further Information .