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FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
The Department of Music is located on the Callaway Campus and is housed in the Callaway
Educational Building. Our facilities include the Callaway Auditorium (a 740-seat concert hall),
Callaway Recital Hall, instructional and rehearsal space, student practice rooms, a theory lab, a
keyboard lab, a composition lab, an edit/mix suite, a video editing suite, and two (2) recording
studios. Most laboratories are 24/7 facilities and enjoy a great deal of student use and creative
productivity.
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Talent-based scholarships are available for incoming first-year students as well as for transfer
students. Audition dates for scholarships are held annually in the Fall and Spring. Check the
Department of Music‘s Website for audition requirements.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR MUSIC MAJORS
Acceptance into the Department of Music is granted by a Music faculty committee to those
students who have submitted an application and completed an audition/interview. Please inquire
about audition dates, usually held in early spring. Incoming students who have not auditioned or
interviewed before the committee prior to the beginning of the Fall semester should contact the
chair of the department before enrolling in Music courses.
The Bachelor of Music degree is designed for students who are preparing for professional careers
in music or graduate study in music. The curricula leading to this degree are based on a
philosophy that recognizes the need for rigorous study in all aspects of music. Each program of
study requires a heavy concentration of music courses and experiences, and many courses are
sequential. Therefore, potential Music majors are strongly encouraged to begin taking music
courses in their first year. The chair of the Department of Music can provide you with
advisement and a four-year suggested course guideline.
The Music faculty provides incoming students with a Music Majors Handbook containing
departmental policies and further details about requirements for Music majors.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MUSIC MAJORS
In addition to fulfilling the general requirements for admission to LaGrange College, students
desiring to major in Music must complete an audition/interview before the Music faculty prior to
enrolling in music courses and take the Music Theory Placement Exam. The results of this exam
will be used to determine the appropriate level of music theory instruction.
EXIT REQUIREMENTS FOR MUSIC MAJORS
Students must earn a grade of ―C-‖ or better in all music courses.
All Music majors must take the Theory and Ear Training Exit Exam upon completion of
MUSI 2202 and MUSI 2213 and must receive a minimum score of 80 percent in all sections. A
detailed description of this exam is included in the Music Majors Handbook.
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