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Department of Music
The Music Department seeks to provide a music program of excellence and scope that, integrated with biblical studies and interpreted in the light of Christian philosophy, will produce an individual who, as a knowledgeable musician, can perform with musical responsiveness and understanding, has developed aesthetic potential to its highest possible level, and is capable of assuming music leadership whether as a performer, educator, composer, in ministry, or in whatever role to which God has called them.
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Based upon the above, the department seeks to:
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Provide opportunities for students to pursue teaching, church-related, and professional performance careers in music based upon a depth of knowledge and skill in the related areas of Music in the Church, Music History, Music Literature, Music Theory, Music Education, and Music Performance; |
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Provide music majors opportunities to become broadly educated through the guided selection of basic courses in Bible and liberal arts and sciences; |
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Give opportunities to students in non-music programs to develop appreciation and skills. |
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The Northwestern College Music Department is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
The following information is applicable to all music majors/degrees:
Admissions Procedures
Applicants desiring to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Music should follow standard admissions procedures with the Admissions Office. Entering freshman who indicate their intent to work toward a major in General Music are considered pre-music majors until they successfully complete the Sophomore Interview.
Auditions: Ensembles and Private Lessons
All music majors are required to participate in a major performance ensemble and to take private study in the student’s primary performing area. Auditions are held on designated summer audition days and during the College’s Orientation Days which occur the week before classes begin. Applicants should prepare a minimum of one classical musical selection in his/her major performance area. For audition information and dates, please contact the Music Office at 651-631-5218 or 800-692-4020, ext. 5218.
Sophomore Interview
During the sophomore year, the Sophomore Interview is to be conducted before the music faculty. The Interview determines the student’s progress in lower-level music courses and, upon successful completion, grants formal status as a music major, permitting access to upper-level music courses. Please contact the Music Office for information and guidelines regarding the Sophomore Interview.
Music Theory Placement Exam
All entering music majors are required to take the Music Theory Placement Exam during Orientation. The exam is designed to place students into the proper level of theory. Information is available from the Music Office.
Transfer Students
Upon matriculation, all entering transfer students who desire to be music majors must take placement exams in music theory and on their primary instrument or voice. This normally occurs during the Orientation Days immediately before classes begin. For further information and dates, please contact the Music Department at 651-631-5218 or 800-692-4020,ext.5218.
The following majors are available within the department:
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