The student recitals held on Tuesday afternoons are especially important for student attendance and may be counted toward the attendance requirement. Student attendance provides the support that enables students to give their best possible performance. It also serves as an educational venue for understanding the development and maturing process involved in the making of music. To experience an even broader exposure to music, the faculty encourages students to take advantage of the musical opportunities afforded by our close proximity to Portland. The trips to the Portland Opera, which are coordinated by the Music Office, provide one example of musical performances that are available in Portland.
Musicians learn a great deal by hearing what others perform and how they interpret the music.
In order to become a music major, a student must first meet Linfield entrance requirements and be admitted to Linfield College. In addition, students desiring to major in music must apply to, audition for, and be accepted by the Faculty of the Music Department. Upon acceptance by the music department faculty, students will receive a letter of admission informing them of their acceptance as a music major. Any student desiring to pursue more than one concentration or desiring to emphasize performance on more than one instrument must receive written approval from the department chair. This approval will occur after the student submits a written request for this exception, and the request receives a favorable recommendation from the full-time music faculty.