I mean, what do they need to already know about the subject? And what should they already KNOW how to do, relating to the subject?
2007-01-01 05:07:56 · 6 answers · asked by M.O.D. 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I plan to major in General Music or Music Education-Instrumental.
2007-01-01 07:29:22 · update #1
At the bare minimum, you need to have some experience on your instrument (or voice) both solo and ensemble. It is helpful, but not required, that you have:
piano
music theory
private lessons on your instrument (or voice)
Most music programs can take you from "square one" if you don't have these things, but it is definitely to your advantage to have them. Obviously, some programs are more competitive than others. Some schools will even let you in without an audition, although that is becoming less common.
2007-01-02 04:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by snide76258 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think depending on what area of music you plan on going into, you should have knowledge of that. Say if you're going in for voice (singing), you should have some training. If it's an instrument you should have training as well. You might want to know the history of what you choose and also the current trends.
Another thing you need to do is contact the music department of the college of your choice and ask them the same question. I'm sure they could help you a lot better than someone on this site.
Happy New Year!
2007-01-01 05:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by WillLynn 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on what you want to do with the major, and what kind of emphases or concentrations they have at your school. For example, you shouldn't declare yourself a music performance major if you have never had voice training or played an instrument before. However, there are fields such as ethnomusicology in which (as I recall) some of the majors' only prior experience was enjoying the music.
2007-01-01 05:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main thing is to be a good player and be proficient on your instrument. It is also helpful to have basic piano skills and to study basic music theory and ear training before entering college, as most require you to take theory placement tests.
2007-01-02 06:19:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is usually how it works: 1. There is a set of "general education" requirements or "distribution" requirements or "basic skill" requirements that the student must meet. For example a course in math, a course in writing, courses in humanities, courses in social studies, etc. Each college sets it own requirements. 2. There is also a requirement for a major. The student must have to take a certain number of courses in this subject for a major. The student may also have to take some courses in related subject. Sometimes there are specific courses required for the major. Sometimes students can have more than one major. 3. There are also requirements for minors. The requirements for minors are less than those for majors. Minors are usually optional and students may be permitted to have more than one minor.
2016-03-29 03:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They must know how to play at least one instrument and how to read music, including sight reading. Experience performing in a group is also desirable, especially if the person's instrument is not piano.
(If they are vocal music majors, they should have had singing experience, and also know how to read music, including sight reading.)
Some background in music theory is good, but not necessary.
Best wishes to you!
2007-01-01 16:52:51 · answer #6 · answered by X 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋