UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC MAJORS
MUSIC MINORS
UNDERGRADUATE NON-MUSIC MAJORS
MUSIC BUSINESS AND RECORDING TECHNOLOGY MAJORS

For Undergraduate Music Majors - Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students

To become enrolled in the School of Music, all prospective students must be accepted by both the School of Music, and by the University.  Acceptance by the School is contingent upon being accepted by the University.  Seek enrollment in the University by contacting the Undergraduate Office of Admissions:  (901) 678-2111 or http://memphis.edu/future.htm.  Every student wishing to enroll in the School of Music as a Music Major in any degree program must have an audition or orientation, and take music theory and piano placement exams.  Apply to audition online at http://www.memphis.edu/music/future/forms.php.

Regarding undergraduate placements for music majors, students with no piano experience will not be asked to play the piano.  Students who have studied piano should prepare a piece that represents their level of playing; sight-reading will be assessed.   A theory placement test is given to all students who audition.

Basic Audition Instructions are these:  be prepared to perform two pieces of music on your primary instrument, which are contrasting in style and showcase your musical and technical abilities.  You will be asked to play scales and sight-read.  For more information, see “Audition Requirements” at http://memphis.edu/music.

For Music Minors

Any student wishing to minor in music must perform an audition, take a theory placement test, and be accepted as a Minor by the School of Music.  The Minor in Music consists of 21 hours from the following:  4 hours applied music individual instruction;  2 semesters appropriate ensembles;  MUTC 1008 and 1009;  3 hours from MUHL 3301, 3302, 3303;  6 hours electives in music;  25 concert/recital attendance requirement.  Music Minors are advised by applied music faculty.

For Undergraduate Non-music Majors

Non-music majors who wish to take Applied Lessons must audition to be approved for private study.  All undergraduate students who take applied private lessons are required to perform in an ensemble as selected and/or approved by faculty; group classes exempt.  A theory placement test is required.  A piano placement test is not required.  Students who are accepted for lessons only are offered lessons as room in the studios allows.

Non-majors who want to study piano or theory have several options.  Non-majors may register for Class Piano MUAP 1100 or Basic Theory MUTC 1001 (only offered in the Spring semester) with no audition or permit.  Theory and piano classes beyond this level require placement exams. To continue the theory sequence past MUTC 1008, students must have passed the previous course with a “C” or better.

Non-music majors who wish to participate in ensembles are not required to take theory or piano placement examinations, nor audition for the School of Music.  To participate in an ensemble, contact the conductor of the ensemble and participate in ensemble placements the week before the fall semester begins.  See the website homepage for ensemble placement information.  Ensemble placements are held in August.

For Music Business and Recording Technology Majors

Students interested in pursuing a degree in Music Business or Recording Technology should read the Music Industry (MUID) Division pages of the School of Music website thoroughly to obtain academic standards information as well as information about placement tests and Orientation Day.  See http://memphis.edu/music/pdf/ugmiah.pdf.  Acceptance is based on:  completion of academic standards; provision of required documentation; an essay; attendance on an Audition Day for placement tests; and participation during a Music Industry Orientation.  Acceptance into Music Industry Division degree programs is not solely based on high performance proficiency on an instrument or voice.