Frequently Asked Questions
The is available starting June 1 for new students.
Visit our Music Lessons webpage for information on signing up for lessons.
All private music lessons and group classes require an additional fee on top of regular tuition.
The rates for the 2024-2025 academic year are as follows:
Half-hour private lessons: $660 per semester
One-hour private lessons: $1320 per semester
$385 per student for group lessons
*Note: Voice Class (MUSC 106 and 107) and Piano Class (MUSC 109) no longer require an additional fee.
See Scholarships & Awards for information on scholarships that can cover or defray the cost of lessons.
Yes, scholarships are available for members of faculty-directed ensembles.
Check out the Glee Club Prospective Members Page for detailed information on auditions, repertoire and more!
For Orchestra auditions, please reference the their auditions page. Once the appropriate audition form is submitted, you will be assigned an audition time. Jazz Ensemble auditions will be Monday, 8/24, 6:00pm-10:00pm; for more information, contact Director Jonathan Richards at richards@oxy.edu.
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Visit the Practice Room Policies for more information.
If you are auditioning for Symphony Orchestra or Jazz Ensemble, contact Prof. Kim to schedule time to use the facilities.
For percussionists to gain access to the Percussion Studio, they must be taking lessons with either Prof. Yuri Inoo or Prof. Jamey Tate. There are no exceptions to this rule.
While the department does not have any space for student band rehearsals, the College has just completed creating a band rehearsal space for the student community. Contact SLICE about this space.
Instrument lockers are reserved for members of faculty-directed ensembles. Please contact Chris Kim for a locker assignment.
Yes. There are a limited number of instruments available for members of the Symphony Orchestra and the Jazz Ensemble.
More Information
Music Theory Placement Exam
Whether you’re interested in majoring in Music or simply taking a songwriting or production course, you will need to begin by taking music theory courses. If you’ve already studied music theory, then you need to take the online Music Theory Placement Exam , if you haven’t done so already. If you haven’t studied music theory previously, then you should enroll in MUSC 101 Music Theory I, which is only offered in the fall semester.
PLEASE NOTE, the four-course music theory sequence is offered every academic year as follows:
Fall Semester MUSC 101, MUSC 251/251A
Spring Semester MUSC 151/151A, MUSC 351/351A
Music Lesson Placement & Ensemble Scholarship Auditions
If you want to take private lessons for voice or an instrument, or if you want to play in an ensemble , you need to fill out the Music Lesson Placement & Ensemble Scholarship Auditions form. These informal auditions will help us place you with an instructor suited to your needs. You will also be considered for ensemble scholarships.
Music Lessons Information & Ensemble Scholarship Audition Forms
Ensemble Auditions
If you want to perform in an ensemble , you should sign up for an audition. All audition schedules and sign-up sheets, as well as descriptions of each of our ensembles, can be found on the Ensembles page. If you're new to playing music, don't worry; College Chorus, Son Jarocho Ensemble, and Afro-Cuban Drumming Ensemble don't require auditions and welcome beginners.
Music Major Information Session
If you are even remotely considering majoring in Music, you should attend this session. All current Music majors will be in attendance.