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Applied Music Program
APPLIED MUSIC PROGRAM

OVERVIEW:

Applied music is the music major program in instrumental and/or vocal instruction for the serious music student. Students will receive seven hours of instrumental or vocal instruction for a total cost of one unit of instruction to the student per semester. Students also perform on a recital and for their applied music final (jury) every semester. The applied music program teaches our students an applied music skill for the purpose of transferring to an upper level four year institution as a music major or for employment in the professional world as a working musician.

HOW TO BECOME AN APPLIED STUDENT:

Acceptance into the A.A. Degree in Music (Applied Music) program is contingent upon an audition. Auditions are held at the end of the semester before the one to which you are applying. Auditions for Fall semester are on Friday during Week 17 of the Spring semester; Auditions for Spring semester are on Friday during Week 16 of the Fall semester. Applied music audition sign-ups begin one month prior to the audition date. The audition sign-up sheet can be found on the bulletin board just outside the Music Resource Room (RM 542). An accompanist is generally not provided but can be arranged if there is a need. Please be sure to bring two extra copies of your audition pieces. Suggested repertoire and jury requirements can be found in the PDF documents below.

Students will be contacted through e-mail regarding the results of their audition. A permission number will be needed in order to enroll in the correct section of Applied Music.

Audition and Jury Requirements

Bassoon Cello