Admissions Requirements
In addition to meeting the regular university admission requirements, a music audition and/or interview is required to be accepted as a Bachelor of Arts in Music major. During this audition, students
must demonstrate proficiency in instrumental or vocal performance and should have had considerable experience in school or community musical organizations. The prospective student should play or sing a solo of their own selection and should demonstrate ability in sight-reading and basic knowledge of music fundamentals. An interview portion will be used to display additional skills and knowledge of the student and for the faculty to gain insight into the student’s interest and goals in music. Subsequently, the audition panel may propose initial program goals and outcomes for the student and advise potential minors. The Standardized Aural Perception Evaluation (SAPE) is administered and used as a primary assessment of a student's musical knowledge and aptitude. Transfer students are required to take proficiency examinations in theory and in applied music and will be assigned to the appropriate levels in these areas. Prospective students should arrange for their audition by contacting the Chair of the Department of Music and Theater
music@westliberty.edu at the same time they apply to the Office of Admissions.
Requirements
Required Courses
Required Lessons and Ensembles
Students must take levels 3, 4 5 and six of applied lessons, to total 8 credits. Additionally, students are required to take 8 credit hours of various ensemble courses.
| MUS 200 | Applied Music Instruction | 2 |
| MUS 200 | Applied Music Instruction | 2 |
| MUS 200 | Applied Music Instruction | 2 |
| MUS 200 | Applied Music Instruction | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Required Minor
Students are required to take a minor of at least 18 credits. Any minor offered at West Liberty, with the exception of music, is an option.