Beginning the Music Major or Minor

Students wishing to major or minor in music should enroll in Comprehensive Musicianship I, Musicianship Skills I, applied studies in a Major Instrument or Voice (MUSC 227), and an ensemble in their first semester at CSB/SJU. In some cases, students can complete the requirements of a music major beginning slightly later, but they find less difficulty in beginning immediately. Minoring in music offers more flexibility, but the department still recommends beginning in the first year.

The Music Major:

• Admission to the Music Major and Upper Division
• Advising
• Curriculum and Concentrations
• Piano Proficiency

Applied Lessons

Priority for applied lessons is given to students who have declared or are seriously considering a major or minor in music. It is recommended that students receive permission from the instructor prior to registration. Students unable to participate in applied lessons should note that the Music Department offers other courses with opportunities for musical instruction and involvement. These courses include class voice, class guitar, class piano and a variety of ensembles.

• Appropriate Course Numbers, Studio Classes, and Special Fees
• Juries
• Recitals
  
  • Schedule a Rehearsal
  • Schedule a Recital
• Student Performance Series
• Accompanying

Exception to Music Scholarship Policy

CSB/SJU Music Ensembles

Student-led Ensembles:

• CSBeats
• Johnnie Blend

Library and More Resources:

Music Collections in CSB/SJU Libraries:

• Music Library
• Alcuin and Clemens Libraries
• E-Resources in the Library:
  • Naxos Music Library
  • Naxos Music Library – Jazz
  • Oxford Music Online
• Finale Notation Other Music Software
  • Available and installed on campus computers. Addtionally, students in Foundations or Music and Musicianship, and Music Theory, use ear-training and instructional programs which are also available on campus comuters. The Electronic Music Lab at SJU provides a space for students to compose electronically and includes a studio computer equipped with MIDI and recording capabilities. Students interested in accessing the lab, should contact composition professor, Dr. Brian Campbell. 
• Practice Rooms

Musicians Health:

• Hearing Health
• Alexander Technique
• Feldenkrais Method
• Body Mapping/Health and Wellness - AVS

Musical Performances – Concert Life

Performances on Campus:

• Music Department Events
• Fine Arts Programming

Performances in the St. Cloud Area:

• St. Cloud Chamber Music Society
• Paramount Theater
• St. Cloud State University

Performances in the Twin Cities:

• Minnesota Orchestra
• St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
• Minnesota Opera

• Performance and Competition Opportunities outside the Department