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What degrees do you offer?
We offer the Bachelor of Music degree, the Bachelor of Music Education degree, and the Bachelor of Arts degree. The BM degree prepares students for a professional career in music and often leads to continued work at the graduate level; BME students complete an integrated program of study that provides them with the musicianship, performance, and teaching skills needed to be licensed or certified for K-12 schools – currently 100% of our BME graduates are placed in jobs; the BA degree is designed for students who want a liberal arts degree with a strong music component.
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No, we do not offer a minor in music. Students majoring in a degree program outside of music may elect to pursue a double degree program in music and another field.
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How do I apply as a double degree major in music?
Students interested in doing a second degree in music should apply to the University and NON-music college first, and then fill out a College of Music Admission Application. The Undergraduate Office will then contact you with an audition date and time.
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Does the College of Music accept AP/IB credit?
The University of Colorado Boulder and the College of Music accept AP/IB credit. To calculate the number of credits you have earned prior to enrollment, and the classes in which you have tested out of, see the AP/IB Equivalency Chart.
What steps do I follow to apply as a music major?
1. You need to fill out a university application. This is available at mycuboulder.colorado.edu/
2. You also need to fill out a College of Music Admission Application which is available on the Application Process Webpage. After receiving the applications, the College of Music will contact you with an audition date and time.
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On-Campus audition for Fall 2011 will be held on:
- Saturday, February 5, 2011
- Saturday, February 12, 2011
- Saturday, February 19, 2011
Off-Campus Audition will be held:
- January 24, 2011 – Interlochen Arts Academy (Interlochen, MI)
- January 30, 2011 – Cheyenne Mountain High School (Colorado Springs, CO)
The pre-screening audition deadline for piano, flute, and voice is December 1, 2010
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Can I audition on a day that is not a designated audition date?
Yes, you can arrange an early audition, or an audition on a different date than those listed above by checking with the applied faculty member or chair for the area in which you wish to audition (faculty names appear on the audition requirements sheets for the various areas. These sheets are available online at: http://www.colorado.edu/music/applying/ugradapply/auditionreq.html
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What scholarships do you offer?
College of Music scholarships are awarded to music majors only. Students are automatically considered for a merit-based music scholarship upon completion of the application process, including the audition. No additional application is necessary. To be assured of full consideration for these awards, the audition evaluation process should be completed by February 19. Students will be informed of their admissions status by mail as soon as possible after their audition. Scholarship decisions, in most cases, are made early in March and scholarship contracts are announced in a letter mailed later in the month. Once formally admitted, students are advised to pay their confirmation deposit and to make a residence hall request at their earliest opportunity, but no later than May 1 to guarantee space availability.
There are other non-music scholarships available through the university. The deadline for most of the scholarships is March 1. Students must be admitted to the university by this date in order to be eligible for these scholarships. For more detailed information on these non-music scholarships, please visit http://www.colorado.edu/finaid/scholarships.html.
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What are the admissions requirements?
All entering students must not only meet the audition requirements for their instrument, but must also take either the SAT1 or the ACT, have good academic qualifications as reflected in high school course grades (GPA), and meet, or have very few deficiencies in meeting, the minimum academic preparation standards (MAPS). * The average qualifications of the Freshman class entering the College of Music in Fall 2008 include a high school GPA of 3.6, an SAT 1 score of 1240, and an ACT score of 27.
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What kind of high school courses would help me prepare for college?
Students seeking admission into music programs in higher education are encouraged to prepare themselves by spending time developing their theory, ear training, and basic keyboard skills. Our faculty recommends the following materials for students wishing to prepare for classes in theory and ear training: the self-study textbook Scales, Intervals, Keys, Triads, Rhythm, and Meter by John Clough and Joyce Conley {Norton Publishing, ISBN 0-393-95189-8} is recommended as is Practical Theory Complete by Sandy Feldstein [published by Alfred Music] to prepare for entrance tests in theory. The College of Music uses the book Tonal Harmony; with and Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music by Stefan Kostka and Dorothy Payne [published by McGraw-Hill ISBN 0-07—035874-5] in its four semesters of theory classes. Prospective students are also encouraged to take Advanced Placement tests in music theory and ear training before entering the college.
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We have approximately 300 undergraduate music majors and about 250 graduate students in the College of Music.
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What percentage of students who audition do you accept?
The College of Music typically accepts slightly more than one-half of the number of students who audition.
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Can I take private lessons for credit as a non-music major?
Yes, students CAN TAKE PRIVATE LESSONS FOR 2 UNIVERSITY CREDITS – in guitar, piano, voice, and orchestral instruments through the Continuing Education Program (students receive 12 weeks of 45-minute lessons). You should contact this department at appmusic@colorado.edu for information about enrolling into this program. There is an extra tuition for these lessons.
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If I am not a music major, can I audition for choirs, bands, jazz ensembles, etc.?
Yes, all university students are welcome and eligible to audition for any College of Music ensemble (EMUS). Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester. Choir audition dates are posted in Macky by room 109 – contact Professor Jeffrey Gemmell at (303) 492-6403; auditions for Orchestra and various bands are posted in the lobby of the building by room E172 – contact Diana Wilson at (303) 492-6584; and Jazz Ensemble audition lists are posted in Macky Auditorium – contact Professor Davis at (303) 492-8810.
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What classes can I take as a non-music major?
Besides ensembles, university students may register for all courses labeled MUEL in the catalog (e.g. History of Jazz, World Musics, American Music topics, Music Fundamentals, Class Piano, Class Voice, etc.). University students may also register for classes that are designed for music majors with the permission of the instructor and on a space available basis.
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Can I use the music building practice rooms if I am not a music major?
Unfortunately, the College does not have enough room to be able to offer non-music majors access to the practice facilities here. However, there are two rooms in the basement of Macky Auditorium that have pianos and are open to non-music majors for practice.
*MAPS include English (4 years high school), Math (4 years high school), Natural Science (3 years high school), Social Science (2 years high school), Foreign Language (2 years high school).
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