When u study music at college, do u have to know how to play the instrument already?
If you expect to major in performance, not only do you have to know how to play the instrument, you have to be extremely good at it(we're talking like, playing almost your whole life). The people that are performance majors are pretty much amazing, are extremely passionate about their instrument, and devote hours upon hours to practicing. You are expected to give around two full recitals(1 to 2 hours of music, depending on what year you are) each year, and often you will have to go to several other recitals and write papers about them. You have to take in-depth music theory, music history, and sometimes composition as well. It's pretty intense. If you're majoring in music education, you have to at least be able to make a sound on every instrument, but the school provides classes that teach you the basics of each. Basically, each quarter/semester you take the next class, and one will teach you strings, the next woodwinds, and the next brass. Usually there's like, three or four instruments in each class. This is so that you can help students improve, because you know how the instrument works, and what the student is doing to make noise. You are also going to be required to do lots of theory, history, and possibly composition. As for music history, that's not my thing, but I'm guessing you don't need to know too much of any instrument.
Can I study Music in College?
So I'm 17 years old and I have been freaking out about what I am going to do for college. I really didn't feel like there was a "calling" for me yet. I'm not 100% sure yet but I really love music (piano in particular) but its only been a year since I started to even learn playing. My piano teacher calls me a wonderful musician though. She says I put a lot of emotion when i play. I can play moonlight sonata (1st movement) and some other songs with a good amount of difficulty. I currently own only an 88 key digital piano that is pretty low end because my mom wasn't sure if I would stick with it. My questions are: Am I out of my league by wanting to study music in college? If I do decide to study music, what should I do now? (what to buy also) P.S. My piano teacher said she would teach after school at a college level. Btw this is an actual piano "class" at my high school Also, Im talking about 3 years from now. I still have my last year left in high school and 2 years at a junior college to finish and I will transfer to a 4 year college. I have seen schools that offer Piano majors. If that matters..... If any additional details are needed please let me know.
How should I prepare to major in music in college?
Take as much music theory as you can because you take it for several semesters and are tested at your audition. Start reading about musical periods to prepare for all the music history you have to take, which includes listening, names, dates, forms, and national movements.If you are a singer, study some foreign language, because you need French, Italian, and German to graduate. Whatever instrument you play, practice technique as much as your pieces. Scales, arpeggios, and the skills unique to your instrument like the toys for percussionists.Stay away from warhorses because you don't want to be the twentyfifth pianist auditioning on Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata or the fiftieth trumpet player doing the Hummel Concerto.Deal with performance anxiety before auditions and master classes by playing for other musicians on a regular basis. Performing without music is mandatory, so work on skills for memorization.If you are an orchestral musician, work on orchestral excerpts.Finally, make sure you listen to the best in your field, so you are producing the best tone quality that you and you teacher can work together to produce. It's urgent that you work with a teacher who themselves, studied very seriously and graduated from a conservatory that is respected. They will guide you.
Auditioning for music major for college?
most people who audition for music major know at least something about music- it may be that you have played/sung without learning all the hard core theory, but have absorbed a lot during your lessons. If this is the casee, I wouldn't worry too much. Most colleges/universities have theory 1 class just waiting. ( Some folks have gone ahead and learned more about this stuff already. they test out of theory 1 and move into theory 101) You will have at least two years of theory ahead of you, if not three. Weeks of ear training and listening lab to help improve and hone those skills. right now, concentrate on doing a good audition performance. If need be, you can always look up music theory courses on-line....
Should I become a music major?
So I played the viola for 2 years..then I switched to flute and I've been playing it for 8 years! :)I was in the marching band for four of them. I also taught myself how to play the piano. I love love love music...and lately I've been thinking about changing my major to music. I just started college, and my intended major is allied health (physician assistant) but im not so sure how I feel about all of these sciences. I really enjoy my music appreciation class..and I'm really good at it. Music is my passion. But I heard you don't get paid well..But I want to know...what's it like becoming a music major? is it for me? what is it going to take? Please help me! Thank you :)
I play saxaphone and I think I would like to major or minor in music at college, but how good do you have to be going into college to do that?
So you have the infection of the music bug, congratulations and condolences.Your level of required proficiency will depend on what you plan to do. Do you want to play in a symphony orchestra, perhaps you want to compose or arrange or is teaching in your future? A music education background, though not required, will be valuable if you want to go into audio engineering.So, what do you need to know? This answer can vary depending on the school and programs to which you apply.Know and be able to play your major and minor scales for two octaves. Arpeggios too. Your reading should be competent through basic time signatures with various combinations of notes and tests through 16th notes. This will be minimal.If you are in the USA, take a look at the requirements for your state honor band or orchestra. If you can perform those with acceptable proficiency you can probably get into a music program.There were many outstanding students at my university who did NOT make honor groups in high school. One just recently retired from a long career in the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Others became outstanding educators and performers in various genres.If you want it, you can do it!
Is it stupid to major in music?
takes a deeeeeep breath- We all go through these thoughts at every stage of our careers as musicians. There are of course, only four horn positions open in any major or minor orchestra, so the competition is fierce. It is a fine education for the mind, and you as a professional musician can contribute valuable things to your community with your playing and your education. But you have to get the stars out of your eyes as soon as you can, and adapt the attitude that you are willing to be a musician in whatever form is most useful and most financially rewarding to you and your area. So keep at it, go for it, be realistic, practice your hind end off, NO practice breaks in the summer, go to the BEST conservatory you can. I suggest the Cleveland Institute of Music, my Alma mater, where your horn prof will be a member of the Cleveland Orchestra. www.cim.edu Or Eastman, Julliard, Oberlin, the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Indiana, or Curtis Institute.
Can you be involved in music in college without majoring in it? How about later in life?
I was like this, except I was in choir. I hate to say it, but high school was the most fun.When I got to college I started off majoring in music but it was a little too intense for me. I had the talent but not the drive to be a musician - which I think is actually slightly more important than pure talent.You can be in the band or orchestra without being a music major. What I found in college was that the music majors were pretty cliquish, though. It was understandable because they tend to take a lot of the same classes together and those classes are small. So there's a shared experience factor to being a music major - they all discuss what voice or piano instructors they have, they talk about what they're doing for their recitals, auditions, etc... I was not in on that.There was definitely a little dissonance between the majors and non-majors; I just wasn't in on all the things they were doing, didn't get their inside jokes, didn't associate with them too much other than before and after choir rehearsal. But it was still fun, just not the same kind of fun as it had been in high school where we were pretty close.After college there are community bands or orchestras you can play in. The ages of people participating will be all over the place, and probably lean toward the older side. I'm in a couple community choruses and I'm the youngest one in both at age 32. Again, it's still fun and nice to be able to still use the music that was so important to me when I was younger.
How do music scholarships work for non-music majors?
It has been quite some time since I've been involved in that environment, but my experience was that students who were talented either in playing an instrument or singing could be given a music scholarship to assist them in their career goals There are many scientific minds who find music a great delight and learn to play or sing with a high level of skill. College orchestras and choirs are happy to have their skills, as they are usually highly organized and conscientious in their music work as well as their main focus.As an example, my college in Arkansas, Hendrix College, which is ranked as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country, has Performing and Fine Arts Scholarships available to non-majors. There is some information on this page: Extracurricular Scholarships. I'm sure if you're interested in a certain college, you can easily find at their web site whether they do offer this kind of assistance. I recommend that you do try for one, as it's a good relaxation from studies and helps you make smart friends as well.