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The Transylvania music program offers thorough training for music majors and minors as part of a great liberal arts education. Whether you choose applied music, music technology or music education, you\u2019ll receive extensive voice or instrument training enhanced by a comprehensive grounding in theory, history and ensemble performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An education in music at Transylvania gives students a degree of breadth, both within and beyond music, that prepares them unusually well for a variety of music careers. In particular it affords our students problem-solving skills that are not as fully nurtured in the typical music major elsewhere<\/em>.<\/p>\nBen Hawkins, professor of music <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Small classes provide an intimate learning experience, and students benefit from one-on-one instruction and state-of-the-art technology. It\u2019s no surprise, then, that Transylvania music majors fare extremely well in graduate programs and in the job market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you plan to actively participate in our music program regardless of major, you can audition for a four-year music scholarship.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transylvania\u2019s unique four-week May term provides an ideal time for choir and concert band tours as well as travel courses to Austria, New York City and other destinations. The best part\u2014you\u2019ll receive course credit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transylvania gives private lessons in voice and all standard band and orchestra instruments to students, regardless of major. Unlike at other institutions, these lessons are offered free of charge to music majors and minors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The music minor is one of the most popular on campus. Like other minors, it may be compatible with any major emphasis. Students from all Transylvania disciplines pursue the music minor as a rewarding way to heighten performance and analytical skills, participate in musical activities, and continue their previous experiences with ensembles and music lessons.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transylvania offers students many opportunities to showcase their talents. You don\u2019t have to be a music major to join an ensemble, either.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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