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New Student Information

Information Sessions

Thursday, September 11
Music Fest, 9:30-10:30 AM, Concert Hall
Information about music lessons, ensembles, music theory, and the music major

Friday, September 19
Chamber Music, 5:00 PM, MDRC LL04 (Instrumental Library).

Music Theory Diagnostic Exam

All students interested in taking music theory must take the diagnostic exam on Monday, September 15, 8:30-9:20 AM in Music Hall 103.

Private Lessons

Please see the Applied Music page for more information on lessons offered.

Students interested in piano (4+ years experience) or voice need to audition. Piano lesson placement/interviews will take place on Saturday, September 13, 4:00-6:00 PM in Music Hall 313. Voice auditions are at the same time as choral ensembles (see below).

Ensemble Audition Information

Please see the Ensembles page for more information about each ensemble. Please sign up for a lesson time on the door of the audition room in advance.

Audition Times:
Friday, September 12
Orchestra (winds, brass, percussion) and Band, 1:00-5:00 PM, MDRC LL05

Saturday, September 13
Orchestra (winds, brass, percussion) and Band, 9:00 AM-Noon, MDRC LL05
Choral Ensembles and Applied Voice, 9:00 AM-Noon, 4:00-7:00 PM, Music Hall 103

Sunday, September 14
Orchestra (Strings Only), 1:00-5:30 PM, Music Hall 212
Symphony Band, 1:00-5:30 PM, MDRC LL05

Monday, September 15
Jazz Ensemble, 6:30-8:30 PM, MDRC LL13

Tuesday, September 16
African Drum Ensemble, 3:10-4:55 PM, MDRC LL05

Please see the Ensemble Audition Information page to see what you will be expected to play.

Other Questions

If you have a question that wasn't answered here or in our FAQ, please contact Carole Engel, Department Administrative Assistant, or the current Student Departmental Advisors.