<p>okay so basically I will lay down the line and hopefully a few of you out there will be able to help me. I am very interested in music (not performing) with intent on possibly becoming a music teacher. I do play the guitar, though I don't think I'm good enough to present at any auditions. I know most schools require an audition to major in music, but I was wondering if there are any that DON'T? also, I know minoring in music doesn't necessarily mean auditioning, so if I wanted to become a music teacher, would I minor in music and major in education? there are some schools with a music education major, but of course, you need to audition. >_<</p>
<p>also, could anyone list some schools where I would be able to take music classes without having to actually major in music? 'cause I know a few (like Rutgers) where you have to be in the major.</p>
<p>I am currently "majoring" in music at my high school, so I do have a lot of background dealing with MIDI, music history, theory, and the like. I just don't think I would be able to successfully audition with a guitar. any and all help is greatly appreciated. (:</p>
<p>There are plenty of schools where you can take music lessons and play in ensembles without declaring a major/minor in music. Are you looking for those, or are you specifically looking for schools where you can major/minor in music without having to audition?</p>
<p>Also, what are your academic stats? GPA, test scores, etc.</p>
<p>the latter, mostly. but I would like to take music lessons and heighten my guitar skills throughout college, possibly even learn another instrument. though music is a strong interest of mine, I don’t want to be restricted in taking just those classes. I’d want to be able to take a biology class or even physics, for example. I guess you could say a more liberal arts education is what I’m looking for, WITHOUT a required audition for any music class.</p>
<p>I have a 3.9 GPA with an 1890 SAT</p>
<p>my senior schedule consists of:
Calculus
AP Literature
Spanish
AP US History
Music/Audio Technology</p>
<p>I am also a part of NHS (if that even helps), various clubs throughout the years, and volunteer in and outside of my school (from helping set up performances to working in a hospital).</p>
<p>I don’t know about their policy regarding majoring without auditions or whatever, but you might want to check out Lawrence University. They’re an LAC with an attached music conservatory, and you can go to the college or to the conservatory or do a 5-year program combining the two. I don’t know if it’ll fit your exact needs, but look into it.</p>
<p>thank you, though I probably should have mentioned the location factor. I am from Hudson County, northeast New Jersey, and Wisconsin is way too far away for my liking, haha. I’d like to stay in the northeast section of the country- do you know any schools like Lawrence in that region?</p>
<p>You might to look into the University of Rochester (and its program with the Eastman School of Music) and SUNY Purchase. I know you said you want an LAC, but I think both of these are pretty small universities (under 5,000 undergrads).</p>
<p>do you know if they require auditions to major in music? that is really just my main concern, ahah sorry if I’m being confusing. my friend just informed me that Columbia doesn’t, but there is no way in HELL I’m getting in that school…</p>
<p>If you want to get a Bachelor of Arts in music, you don’t need to audition at most schools. If you want a performance major, a Bachelor of Music, I don’t know of any programs that don’t require an audition. You would have to check with music education programs to find out about audition requirements. I do know of one man who became a music teacher even though he never played any instrument in high school. I don’t know where he got his degree, however.</p>