Prerequisite courses should be taken in the freshman year if a student plans to declare a music major. The prerequisite courses do not count toward the major and are intended to prepare students in music theory and harmony. All students considering a music major must take a music theory placement examination prior to enrolling in the music theory course. Students may exempt prerequisites through credit by examination. All music majors are required to take two semesters of private lessons and two semesters of ensemble participation.
Private lessons are available on a fee basis and music majors have first priority in scheduling.
The music minor offers a coherent sequence of courses that will provide students with a reasonably broad introduction to the historical, theoretical, and practical branches of music. All students interested in taking private lessons must complete a Request for Private Lessons Form in the music department office, Room 110, Music Building.