MUSIC

The Loyola University music program invites students

of all backgrounds to engage in a vast array of perfor-

mance and coursework opportunities. Located in one of

the world’s most vibrant musical centers and featuring

a highly dedicated and award-winning faculty, Music

at Loyola provides the rigorous training necessary for

those intent on pursuing a career in music, while offering

a welcoming environment for the non-major seeking to

enhance their collegiate experience.

Highlights of the Loyola Music program include perfor-

mance opportunities in numerous ensembles, including:

University Chorale, Chamber Choir, Women’s Chorus,

Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble,

Percussion Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, Jazz Combo,

and Pep Band. Loyola also features an extensive Applied

Music Program (one-on-one study) with a world-class

faculty, newly renovated performance venues, a digital

music lab, a keyboard lab, and practice rooms featuring

Yamaha and Kawai grand pianos.MUSIC ORIENTATIONCLICK HERE FOR DATE, TIME, & LOCATION

All music students are invited to

attend this informal info session. Meet

the faculty and learn about all of the

happenings in the music program.

MUSIC MAJORSIt is recommended that incoming Music Majors register for the following courses:

MUSC 144: Music Theory I – 3 credit hoursMUSC 145: Musicianship Lab I – 1 credit hourEnsemble Course – 1 credit hourApplied Music Course – 1 credit hour

CHORUS AUDITIONSCLICK FOR INFO & AUDITION SIGN-UP

Please prepare “The Star-Spangled Banner” in a keyof your choice. Singers should register for their firstchoice choir, but may be asked to change ensemblesfollowing the vocal placement meeting.

Students interested in Chamber Choir should registerfor University Chorale; if accepted into ChamberChoir, students will be enrolled by the department.

UNIVERSITY CHORALE (MUSC 107, SEC. 11E

CHAMBER CHOIR (MUSC 207, SEC. 10E)

Director // Kirsten Hedegaard (khedegaard@luc.edu)CLICK FOR UNIVERSITY CHORALE INFOCLICK FOR CHAMBER CHOIR INFO

WOMEN’S CHORUS (MUSC 107, SEC. 12E) Director // Jennifer Budziak (jbudziak@luc.edu)CLICK FOR WOMEN’S CHORUS INFO

LITURGICAL CHOIR: SCHOLA CANTORUM (MUSC 108)

Director // Steven Betancourt (sbetancourt@luc.edu)CLICK FOR SCHOLA CANTORUM INFO

APPLIED MUSIC

CLICK FOR APPLIED MUSIC AUDITION INFO

Vocalists and pianists must audition for acceptance into Applied Lessons.

All other instrumentalists do not need to audition and can register for lessons through LOCUS. Please note that enrollment must be completed by the first Thursday of classes.

For applied voice and applied piano, please click here to sign up for an audition time.

MUSIC PROGRAM

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AUDITIONS

WIND ENSEMBLE (MUSC 110)

Director // Frederick Lowe (flowe@luc.edu)

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Please prepare a work or excerpts showing con-trasting styles (lyrical and technical), max. 3-4 min. Short additional excerpts for Wind Ensemble will be emailed to registered students by Friday, August 14.

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MUSC 105)

Director // Colin Holman (cholman@luc.edu)

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Please prepare two own-choice contrasting selections (lyrical and technical), max. 7 min.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE (MUSC 109)

Director // Scott Burns (sburns5@luc.edu)

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Please prepare a jazz etude or an excerpt from a big band work. Short additional required ex-cerpts for Jazz Ensemble will be posted/emailed to registered students by Friday, August 14.

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION

DATE // Video Due by Friday, August 7 @ 12:00pm

AMOUNT // $750–$1000

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ELIGIBLE ENSEMBLES // Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble