 | Major in Music General RequirementsAll music majors and music minors are required to enroll in MUSI 100 Recital Attendance. Music majors must attend six of the designated musical events sponsored by the department and music minors must attend three. Failure to fulfill this requirement will result in a reduction of scholarship.
All music majors and music minors are required to enroll in MUSI 100 Recital Attendance. Music majors must attend six of the designated musical events sponsored by the department and music minors must attend three. Failure to fulfill this requirement will result in a reduction of scholarship.
- All music majors are expected to obtain permission from their applied music instructor before participating in public performances not sponsored by the School of Music.
- All music majors must successfully complete a piano proficiency examination. All freshmen will automatically register in Private Piano (AMUP 111S). The proficiency examination includes skills, sight-reading and a performance of a composition of approved repertoire. The proficiency exam is given during the regular jury examination period at the end of each semester. All students must take the exam by the second semester of the sophomore year. Students are required to take the exam every semester thereafter until all portions are passed. A student who does not pass the exam will be required to register for private lessons until the proficiency has been passed.
- All music majors are required to participate each semester in a concert band, TLU choir or chamber orchestra. Exceptions to this requirement may be made by the department, but only under rare circumstances.
ENSEMBLES Music majors are required to participate each semester in a concert band, chamber orchestra, or TLU choir. CHORAL TLU Choir (see MUSI 118 for description). TLU Women’s Choir (see MUSI 118 for description). Kantorei Chamber Choir (see MUSI 118A for description). INSTRUMENTAL Concert Band (see MUSI 117 for description). Chamber Orchestra (see MUSI 114 for description). Small Ensembles. Participation in standard woodwind, brass, and percussion ensembles is open to qualified and interested students. Appearances are made on campus, and in special events off campus. |
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Applied Music (Private Instruction)Applied music study (private instruction) is available in organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and wind instruments, and is open to all students, regardless of field of study, either for credit or as a non-credit course. Private applied music study for credit is required of all full-time music majors each semester of attendance. Specific requirements are found in the degree program descriptions.
Students enrolled at the performance and principal levels are required to perform a jury before the music faculty at the end of each semester. Grades for applied study are submitted prior to juries. If this applied lessons grade is designated by the instructor as a grade of D or F, the student will be unable to participate in the jury process and must re-take the level of lesson in which they were registered. For all other applied music students, the semester-end final requirement will be at the discretion of the instructor. Credit is granted on the basis of the final and the instructor’s semester grade.
Students concentrating in music performance shall present an individual public recital of works from the standard repertory for their instrument by the end of the senior year. Recital requirements for students in other music programs will be determined by the music faculty, normally at the end of the student’s junior year.
Listings of representative solos and technical materials recommended for each year’s study can be obtained from the instructor. (See section on Financial Information for applied music fees.)
To receive one hour credit in applied music, a student is expected to take one lesson per week and practice a minimum of five hours; to receive two hours credit, the student will take two lessons per week and practice a minimum of ten hours.
At the prerogative of the department, applied music students may not be advanced to the next applied level, despite having achieved a passing grade at the present level. Students taking private lessons are classified according to their declared intent. Four levels are available: major, principal, secondary, and elective. The applied level will be reevaluated by the applied jury at such time as a student may declare a change within these four classifications. |
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Performance OpportunitiesTexas Lutheran University Symphonic Winds Membership in the TLU Symphonic Winds is earned by audition at the start of each semester. Members are the top woodwind, brass and percussion performers enrolled at TLU. The ensemble rehearses four hours per week and performs regularly both on and off campus. Texas Lutheran Concert Band Open by audition to all students of the university, the band performs in concert on campus and on tour. Band members participate in three hours of rehearsal each week, plus special appearances. Members are encouraged to enroll for private lessons. Texas Lutheran Choir Open by audition to all students of the university, the choir performs a wide range of both sacred and secular literature on campus and on tour. Members are encouraged to enroll for either private or group voice study. The choir participates in five hours of rehearsal each week, plus special rehearsals, sectionals, and appearances. TLU Chamber Orchestra Open to all TLU students, the orchestra rehearses three hours per week and performs each semester. Other Performance Opportunities Include:
- Texas Lutheran Jazz Band
- TLU Women’s Chorus
- Chapel Choir
- Bulldog Pep Band
- Mid-Texas Symphony
- Numerous wind and percussion ensembles
- Opera
- Musical theatre workshops
- Annual Christmas Vespers
- Solo recital opportunities
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TLU Symphonic Winds and TLU Concert BandThe bands of Texas Lutheran University have a long history of excellence and diversity. The repertoire is carefully selected to present a variety of musical experiences – from the traditional to the historical to contemporary art literature. Membership is open to all university students who wish to continue their enjoyment of performing instrumental music either as a music major or non-major. Numerous scholarship opportunities are available. Beth Bronk, Director of Bands |
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TLU Chamber OrchestraThe TLU Chamber Orchestra consists of TLU students who elect to study string instruments. Work is done on chamber music as well as larger ensemble settings. Membership is open to all university students who wish to continue their enjoyment of performing instrumental music either as a music major or non-major. Numerous scholarship opportunities are available. Eliza Thomason, Director of Strings |
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| Texas Lutheran University Choir Open by audition to all students of the university, the choir performs a wide range of both sacred and secular literature on campus and on tour. Members are encouraged to enroll for either private or group voice study. The TLU choir participates in five hours of rehearsal each week, plus special rehearsals, sectionals and appearances. |
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| Texas Lutheran University Women’s Choir Open by audition to all female students of the university, the choir performs a wide range of both sacred and secular literature on campus and on tour. Members are encouraged to enroll for either private or group voice study. The TLU Women’s choir participates in two and a half hours of rehearsal each week, plus special rehearsals, sectionals and appearances. |
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| Kantorei Chamber Choir Open by audition to all members of the TLU Choir, the chamber choir focuses on the performance of the music of our time. The chamber choir participates in two hours of rehearsal each week, plus special rehearsals, sectionals and appearances. |
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| Additional Opportunities The Jazz Ensemble performs in concert at least once a semester to present a wide variety of big band jazz representing many historical styles. Membership is open by audition.
The Bulldog Pep Band, under the direction of Professor Beth Bronk, performs spirit music at all university home football games and select home basketball games. Enrollment is open to all interested TLU students and serves as an opportunity for students to continue musical ensemble participation without the time commitment of Concert Band.
The Mid-Texas Symphony provides an opportunity for students to audition for membership in this professional orchestra, which is based on the TLU campus. Mr. David Mairs is conductor of this fine regional organization. The Mid-Texas Symphony performs at least seven concerts per academic year.
The School of Music offers piano instruction with several highly qualified instructors with a wealth of concert experience in solo performance and chamber music. Students can also receive instruction in traditional and contemporary church music, keyboard improvisation, and jazz.
Performance opportunities abound at Texas Lutheran University in weekly recitals, chapel services and ensembles. In addition, the Seguin community offers the student pianist the opportunity to teach private piano lessons, work as a church pianist at a local church and serve as an accompanist for UIL competitions in the central Texas area.
The Texas Lutheran University Opera & Music Theatre Workshop offers varied workshop and performance opportunities in both opera and musical theatre. Auditions are open to all students of the university. Participation in the workshop requires weekly rehearsals, stage movement training, vocal coaching, dress rehearsals, and performances. |
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| Faculty Clinics and Master Classes All TLU wind and percussion faculty are available for instructional aid. Arrangements for clinics and/or master classes can be made by contacting Beth Bronk or any individual instructor. |
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Scholarship OpportunitiesNumerous scholarship award opportunities are available both for music majors and non-majors.
Da capo Award in Music - up to full tuition per year
(By Invitation Only)
The most distinguished of our academic scholarships for students who plan to major in music. Students who have excelled in high school, who are admitted by Feb. 5 and who have indicated that they plan to major in music are invited to participate in PACE Day at TLU. On PACE Day, you compete through interviews and auditions for TLU's top scholarship award of up to full tuition. This scholarship is renewed for up to three additional years provided you maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Learn more about Scholarships at TLU. |
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Performance Awards
Performance awards may not be combined with Academic Distinction awards but may be awarded in addition to other scholarships and are determined by the level of your participation. When participating in more than one ensemble or performance area, you may receive up to $2,000 from the combined Performance awards.
Auditions are required and must be scheduled in advance. If interested in auditioning for these awards, please review the information and fill out the application found on the Music Scholarships and Dramatic Media Scholarships pages. Jones Fine Arts for Music Majors - $2,000 to $4,000 per year
Jones Fine Arts for Dramatic Media Majors - $2,000 to $4,000 per year
Performance Awards for Non-majors - Up to $2,000 per year
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Facilities
- The Schuech Fine Arts Center boasts several excellent performance and rehearsal facilities. The Ayers Recital Hall seats 180 and is acoustically desirable for recitals and lectures. The Texas Lutheran Choir, TLU Women’s Choir and Kantorei Chamber Choir rehearse in this hall
- The recently remodeled Appelt Band Hall is used by Texas Lutheran instrumental groups, including the Texas Lutheran Concert Band, Jazz Band and the Mid-Texas Symphony.
- Wupperman Little Theatre seats 250 and is used by the theatre and the music departments.
- The Chapel of the Abiding Presence houses the Schlicker tracker organ that is used for chapel services, recitals, organ lessons, and assigned student practice.
- The John A. and Katherine G. Jackson Auditorium seats 1,100. It is both an architectural and cultural landmark in Seguin and has greatly increased the cultural offerings for south central Texas.
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