<p>Thanks so much DeadParrot for all the information. A couple questions:</p>
<p>-What are the (non-Johnston) classes like? Is there a lot of class participation required (ie graded on it)? What's the usual difficulty, how good are the teachers,etc?
-How hard is it to get into the classes you want? Is it possible for freshman/sophomores to get into classes that aren't in the morning?
-Are the sports games attended at all/how is school spirit?</p>
<p>Classes tend to be very small and participation driven. Very few classes are simply a series of lectures with tests and quizzes. It is almost impossible for a professor not to grade based on participation, since classes are so discussion oriented; if you don't show up, or ask questions your grade will probably suffer. Most of my classes aren't to hard, it's mostly just a matter of finding the time for study and practice. As a music major I am required to take alot of classes. A typical student will take 4 classes for 16 units. This semester I'm taking 12 classes for 19 units (only one of which is non-music). </p>
<p>Professors vary, I haven't run across one that I haven't learned something from. I disagree with certain professor's teaching styles. I would recommend talking to your advisors and upperclassmen in your major before registering for classes.</p>
<p>I don't have time to go to alot of sports events, but I go to almost every student concert/recital. School spirit is generally high. I am not ashamed that I go to Redlands or anything like that. I even yell the Och Tamale on occasion. </p>
<p>My earliest class this semester is 9:30 (but I get up before then to practice). Freshman year, I had 8:00/8:30 classes. But I'm a music major, so we take alot more classes than the normal student.</p>
<p>Hi. I've been accpeted at Redlands and have been given a Presidential Scholarship and Achievement Award totalling $12,500. I'll most definately be there in the fall. I am going in as a BA in Music but still have to record my audition for the school of music. </p>
<p>I see that DeadParrot is a music major? In what particular field? And what are some of the inside things music majors should know about?</p>
<p>I am a BM Trumpet Performance major. That means that I live in a practice room. As a BA, you will probably spend most of your time out of a practice room. Unlike BM's, BA Music students are required to fulfill all of the same LAF (Liberal Arts Foundation; basically general ed) requirements as most other students at the university. Us BM's only need to have 'x' amount of LAF units spread out over at least 4 different LAF categories. If you are planning to double major, a BA is probably good for you, because you will have alot of overlap in terms of class requirements. However, if music is going to be your only focus, I would recommend taking a BM, unless of course there is no BM option for your field (such was the case with the old musical theatre major).</p>
<p>One big thing about Redlands is that is a small school. There aren't very many practice rooms, and though our director keeps talking about building more, I don't think that anything is happening anytime soon. But actually, I don't run across too much trouble finding a room. Not many people practice in the morning or late at night.</p>
<p>I am a performance major, but I don't see too much performing in my post-grad future. I would like to go to Grad School sometime in the future (probably not financially feasible right after undergrad) to get a MM in Theory, or Jazz Studies, I've even looked at ethnomusicology/musicology as a possibilty. Sometime after getting a MM (maybe even a DMA or PhD), I would want to teach at the college level. </p>
<p>You're question was kind of vague, could you be more specific about what you mean by "inside things?" Also, what is your instrument/voice, is music your primary/only/secondary focus, what do you want to do with your degree?</p>
<p>iTod</p>
<p>Congratulations on receiving Presidential Scholarship and Achievement Award! My son received the Presidential Scholarship upon acceptance and we are still waiting to hear if he will receive other scholarships. He was offered a Music Scholarship but they haven't told him the amount yet.</p>
<p>He plays bassoon and alto sax. </p>
<p>Welcome!</p>
<p>When did you guys find out about merit awards/scholarships, at the time of acceptence? I was really hoping to get one.</p>
<p>Hi
My son received the Presidential Scholarship at time of acceptance. I think that one is based solely on grades. He received the offer of a music scholarship about a week ago.</p>
<p>alright. thanks. you should be proud of him thats a great achievement! :)</p>
<p>When is orientation for froshies? It looks like school starts the first week of september but froshies have to be there the week before. Does that sound right?</p>
<p>Wow I think everything I wanted to know was covered in all of these previous posts =)</p>
<p>Just one question: Is there a pep band at Redlands?</p>
<p>Hope I'm not too late here!</p>
<p>Before this year started, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (the men's music fraternity) was in charge of organizing a pep band for football games. We had lots of fun, though the groups were very small, we couldn't play at all the games, and the only people that were guaranteed to show up were the fraternity guys. Interesting fact: the Redlands fight song is arranged and performed with drum set and electric bass.</p>
<p>Starting last fall, the School of Music opened up a graduate assistantship to run the pep band. Things kind of fell apart after that. I think they played at all the games (I could only make one), but they didn't sound very good. The game that I participated in wasn't very fun, and about half the band consisted of high school students that a friend of mine brought in from the school that he was student teaching at. </p>
<p>But, who knows what the future holds? We might have a pep band next year; there is still some interest. We do have a few Vanguard/Blue Devils fans/alumni. However, I don't think that there will be a very good pep band next year, I don't think the school of music will even attempt to get one going again.</p>
<p>Awww that's sad to hear! I think pep band sounds like a lot of fun... Hopefully there will be a revival next year! Thanks for the response!</p>
<p>Here is another random question for ya Parrot. I have become quite serious with my girlfriend and we are considering staying together for college. What are the dorm policies on people (girlfriends) sleeping over? While Im at it, what is the dorm policy about having out of town friends (of the same sex) stay in the dorms?</p>
<p>The official policy for a same-sex visit is 3 days, and you have to clear it with your roommate and RA (RA: Resident Advisor, might be called something different next year, like Community Coordinator, or some such nonsense). I don't know the 'official' policy for girlfriends, but you should probably make sure that your roommate is ok with it.</p>
<p>Ok parrot, so I got a final question for you. I got my housing packet in the mail yesterday...if you had to pick one room for someone who likes to listen to music loudly, drink some (def. not a lot), like to go to bed at 1130 on school nights, sleeps late, needs AC, likes privacy from time to time, doesnt care how close to the other dorms he is, roomate is fine, would prefer suite style bathroom (but i really dont care THAT much) what dorm would you recommend I choose?</p>
<p>I know its a strange question, but I just wanted to give you a bit of background about me as a person as it might help with your recommendation. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>If you want to sacrifice suite bathrooms for AC, then Merriam might be a good pick (the hall bathrooms aren't too bad in there anyway). I'd stay away from East and Williams, quiet hours start earlier there, and walls are very thin. </p>
<p>You actually might be surprised to find that alot of the dorms with no AC aren't that hot, living on the first floor of Fairmont has been no problem for me, two fans were all I needed. Then again, the second floor of Fairmont is an inferno. </p>
<p>Anderson is similar to Fairmont, climate-wise, so except for the AC it is pretty much what you want. </p>
<p>You might also consider California Hall, it's being remodeled right now, so the rooms will be very nice, there are rumors of AC, if your housing info says there will be AC, it will probably be similar to Merriam.</p>
<p>Anyway, Merriam sounds like a good fit for you (no suite bathrooms, though). Anderson could be good too (but no AC). If California will have AC, then put that down (again, no suite bathrooms). Sounds like AC is more important so I'd put down Merriam as a first choice, Anderson as a second. If California hall will have AC, you could put that as first or second and then put Anderson as a third choice. </p>
<p>Hope this helps,
-Tribs</p>
<p>Well I checked over the material and it says that california hall is "Fully renovated, this year for upper class-students ". Im assuming that means its only for Juniors and Seniors?</p>
<p>Yeah, that's what it means, so your best bet is probably Merriam or Anderson.</p>
<p>does anyone know when we register for classes?
what the required classes are for a freshman in the college of arts and sciences?
do people ever transfer into the johnstown center?</p>
<p>You will meet with your first-year-seminar professor and your student advisor during new student week. They will help you determine what classes you should take and will tell you when and where to register. </p>
<p>Required classes in the college of arts and sciences vary greatly by major. As a new student, you should have already selected a first year seminar which is made up of all freshmen and maybe a few transfer students. Sometime in your first two years you will need to take a WA, an undergrad writing requirement. I got my WA requirement out of the way my first semester at Redlands with my first year seminar.</p>
<p>People do transfer into the Johnston center, I know quite a few students that went from a traditional BM or BA in music degree to the Johnston Program. You should probably decide on whether or not you want Johnston by the start of your second year; I don't believe they allow transfers after your sophomore year has ended.</p>