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General Requirements
1. Admission and Audition Requirements:
a. Proficiency exams in theory, sight-singing, dictation, and piano are required of all students entering the program and must be taken prior to the student's first semester in residence. These exams are offered during the week prior to the beginning of each semester.
b. For acceptance into any of the undergraduate music programs, the applicant must audition for a faculty jury prior to the term in which proposed study would begin. Pianists and other instrumentalists should perform three works chosen from different periods, at least one of which must be memorized. Vocalists should sing two classical music selections, one of which can be a folk song.
2. Freshman year requirements:
a. At the beginning of the first term of pursuing a music major, each student must demonstrate to a music faculty jury an acceptable level of performance.
b. All students majoring in music must pass a piano proficiency examination or register in Functional Piano (MUSC 21/121) until this requirement is met. Students who do not meet this requirement within four terms will be required to take private piano lessons.
3. Requirements of all four years: (For specifics, refer to Music Student Handbook.)
a. Each music major is required to perform in at least one Noon Concert or Performance Lab each term, and to register for eight terms of ensemble.
b. Attendance at music performances on campus is required of all students who are undertaking a music major or minor.
Faculty reviews:
a. At the end of the first and second terms of study, the work of a student is reviewed by a faculty jury to determine whether he/she should pursue a major in music. The student will receive a written report of this review.
b. All recital programs are to be performed before a faculty jury at least one month before the recital date.
Admission Contact Information
Holy Names University
Office of Admission
3500 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland CA 94619
local telephone: 510.436.1351
toll-free: 1.800.430.1321
email: admissions@hnu.edu
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