<p>hey, i am very interested in studying either music management, music industry, or recording technology in college. i have been playing drums for almost 8 years, guitar for 5 years, and just recently started piano. i have also been recording out of my basement for some local bands for several years. although i feel comfortable with the style of music that i play on all these instruments, i saw on a couple of websites that most music auditions for college consist of mostly classical pieces etc... i really dont know how comfortable i would be playing classical music on any of these instruments and this leads to the main question of this topic:</p>
<p>does anyone know any colleges, anywhere in the usa, that have one of the majors listed earlier or any similar major that does not require an audition to get in?</p>
<p>Columbia College of Chicago requires no audition. We knew a rock drummer videographer who went there and was very happy. I can't remember where else he applied, but didn't audition anywhere, for the same reasons you state (and he couldn't read music, just drum tabs).</p>
<p>Do you play jazz? Several schools do not require a classical audition along with the jazz one.</p>
<p>In a recent discussion with college admissions officers, the general consensus was that audition requirements vary and that the best thing to do is to check each institution's web site. </p>
<p>i can read music and i would consider myself a pretty talented musician and producer but the style of music that i write and play isnt the normal audition music and also you cant really audition for being good at produccing and recording music</p>
<p>and also columbia college was one place i looked at a lot and i thought it looked pretty good and im from suburbs of chicago so it would work out well</p>
<p>Justie,
I have been a lurker here for some time and it is your post that has finally brought me out from the shadows.</p>
<p>I suggest you look at Loyola New Orleans. The bachelor of music degree with music industry studies emphasis is designed for the performing musician, while the bachelor of science degree in music industry studies is designed for the student with limited performing experience.
The director of the program, John Snyder, has won several Grammys and is a great guy. They have a state-of-the-art facility.</p>
<p>You can also major in business with an emphasis on music industries.</p>
<p>My son is a jazz drummer there and is very happy. Despite the fact that we were evacuated by Katrina two days into freshman orientation, he has readjusted to life in N.O. </p>
<p>BTW, don't let the news coverage of N.O. discourage you. Loyola had no flooding and is located in Uptown. I have made two trips to N.O. since Katrina and life on campus is pretty normal, as it is in many parts of the city. Remember "If it bleeds, it leads" for news coverage.</p>
<p>thanks a lot jazz mum that post was very helpful</p>
<p>the part about majoring in business with a music industry emphasis sounds real good and it would satisfy my parents very much becuase they want me to have something to fall back on in case the music industry doesnt work out for me</p>
<p>keep the replies coming they are very helpful and i really appreciate them</p>
<p>Belmont does not require auditions for its programs in the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business. There are three undergraduate degrees offered:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Music Business and an emphasis in either Business or Production. </li>
<li>Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering Technology </li>
<li>Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Industry Studies </li>
</ul>
<p>From Belmont's FAQ page:</p>
<p>Do you have to audition or play an instrument to be part of the College of Entertainment and Music Business? </p>
<p>No. The majors offered in the CEMB do not handle the performance aspects of the industry. While you can take a minimum of music classes that can be counted toward your degree, these classes are not required.</p>
<p>it's a little hard because most colleges if you want to major in music industry and that sort of thing (my major), you have to audition, it makes it more selective. if you want to get a good job or internship at studios and that sort of stuff though, you should try a school that's close to the city or lets you do internships. i think berkeley in boston lets you major in music business and you don't have to audition. a lot of these schools are pretty expensive though. you should try to maybe major in management and minor in like music (business or something) hope this helps. i know some kids who aren't smart and get into pretty good schools so it doesn't hurt to try</p>
<p>i hear indiana has one of the top recording programs in the world and you can combine that with a concentration of you choice. (buisness, telecommunication, music comp). check it out, dont know about the selectivity though.</p>
<p>does anyone know anything about the quality of columbia college in chicago</p>
<p>additionally does anyone know if they have an internship program for students to "get their feet wet" in the music industry
i know that some other music business programs have internships and other activities that can lead to more success in the music industry</p>