Incoming music majors must be heard by the music faculty for admission and scholarship awards. Introductory courses, intended for students of all majors, include theory, American music, electronic music and survey of Western music. More advanced courses include composition, conducting and special topics in music.
Many students carry double majors.
In the best liberal arts tradition, your love of music can be coupled with biology or business or whatever interests you. The Chamber Choir, Brass Quintet and Woodwind Quintet, are comprised of Presidential Fellowship recipients. Students of any major may audition to qualify for this award. These are awarded on the basis of auditions heard by the music faculty. Auditions are required of music majors and are suggested for non-majors.