No thesis is required for the degree. There is no audition required to minor in music, but students must declare music as their minor at the appropriate time in their undergraduate studies. The Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, University Choir, and African-American Choral Ensemble are open to all students. The Academy opened its doors to the community in August 1996 by offering piano and electronic keyboard instruction to children and adults. Classes are offered during the week and on the weekend for students convenience.
Students have their class in a music room during their free time.
These students do not miss instruction time from the Day Care Program. The Annual International Computer Music Technology Conference and Workshop is hosted in Indianapolis during the latter part of June. Participants may register for one or both workshops, and graduate credit is available for those who attend both workshops. For Macintosh users, the new 17-station, fully equipped G3 Power Macintosh lab will be open. Each station is connected to the Local Area Network and outfitted with CD-ROM, Yamaha W7 keyboard, and multimedia capabilities.