MUSIC
+ College of Arts and Sciences
DEGREE(S) ABOUT THE FACULTY
+ Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in music, musical studies concentration The music faculty is comprised of 25 full and part time instructors, all of whom are
+ Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in music, music performance concentration active performers, pedagogues and scholars in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
+ Minor in music Each member of the faculty is committed to the professional and musical
development of each student, and strives to support each student in his or her
specific area of interest.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW CURRICULUM
The department of fine and performing arts is an integral part of Saint Louis The music curriculum provides a solid background in theory, history and
University. In the arts, one finds truth, beauty and the celebration of God’s performance, as well as participation in University vocal or instrumental groups.
creation. Because the arts reflect the world around us, they provide an All classes, lessons and ensembles are open to the entire SLU community,
excellent opportunity to study humanity, aesthetics and cultural values regardless of major.
together with theory and practice.
All prospective music majors will audition for admission to the program and for
The music program at Saint Louis University awards a B.A. degree in music, scholarship consideration. At the end of the second semester of study at SLU,
with a concentration in music performance or music studies. This liberal arts students may select either the music performance or music studies concentration.
degree enables SLU graduates to pursue further degrees in music Both options require a minimum of 40 credit hours in music courses for
performance, music education or musicology at other institutions. In addition, graduation. Both concentrations are identical in course work with the exception of
the music program offers performance and study opportunities for all work done in the junior and senior years. Students pursuing the performance
interested SLU students through private lessons, studio classes, courses in concentration work toward a junior and senior recital. Students pursuing the music
music theory and literature, and participation in ensembles. Every semester, studies concentration engage in research their junior and senior years culminating
the program presents a varied series of concerts, recitals, lectures and in a senior capstone presentation of that research
masterclasses by students, faculty and guest artists. All concerts and recitals
are free and open to the public. Students pursuing a minor in music will complete 22 music credit hours and
participate in a performance ensemble for at least three semesters.
The music program is located in Xavier Hall and contains classrooms,
teaching studios, rehearsal spaces and practice rooms available to currently
enrolled music students. SLU will soon be an all-Steinway school, gradually
replacing its old instruments with an armada of new Steinway pianos over the
coming years.
Popular performing ensembles accessible to the entire SLU community
include the University Chorale, Mastersingers, string orchestra, concert band,
pep band and jazz ensemble as well as smaller ensembles for guitarists,
pianists and string quartets.
Additional performance opportunities for advanced student musicians include
the Saint Louis Youth Orchestra, Symphony Chorus, Union Avenue Opera,
Winter Opera Saint Louis and the American Kantorei.
OFFICE OF ADMISSION, ONE NORTH GRAND BLVD., ST. LOUIS, MO 63103
ADMISSION.SLU.EDU (800) SLU-FOR-U • (314) 977-2500 •
[email protected] • www.slu.edu • beabilliken.com
Contact Graduate Programs
Aaron Johnson, D.M.A For a full listing of graduate programs, visit graduate.slu.edu.
314-977-5158
[email protected] Revised August 2017
MUSIC
+ College of Arts and Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?
Freshman: All applications are thoroughly and carefully reviewed. Solid + SLU is on its way to reaching the goal of becoming an All-Steinway School.
academic performance in college preparatory course work is a primary + SLU has several performing groups for students to join including the
criterion in reviewing a freshman applicant’s file. College admission test University Chorale, Mastersingers, string orchestra, concert band, pep band,
scores (ACT or SAT) are used as an additional indicator of the student’s jazz ensemble, guitar ensemble, piano ensemble and string quartets.
ability to meet the University’s academic requirements and to qualify the + Double majoring in music is possible with most other majors at SLU.
student for certain University scholarship programs. To be considered for + Just a short walk brings you to an array of venues such as the Fabulous Fox
admission to any Saint Louis University undergraduate program, the Theater, Chaiftez Arena and Powell Symphony Hall where you can listen to
applicant must be approaching graduation from an accredited high school or the world-class St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
have an acceptable score on the General Education Development (GED)
Benefits of this program include several career opportunities. During their time in
test.
the music program, students have found positions at summer music camps,
interned at musical theatre and opera companies, worked in local box office
Transfer: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited high school or
venues, taught private lessons and performed in venues across St. Louis.
have an acceptable score on the GED. An official high school transcript and
official test scores are required only of those students who have attempted
Graduates of the Saint Louis University music program have gone on to graduate
fewer than 24 transferable semester hours (or 30 quarter hours) of college
study and careers in music management and business, music education,
credit. Those having completed 24 hours or more of college credit need
performance, church music and music therapy.
only submit a transcript from previously attended college(s). In reviewing a
transfer applicant’s file, the office of admission holistically examines the
student’s academic performance in college-level coursework as an indicator
of the student’s ability to meet the academic rigors of Saint Louis University.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
Music scholarships are awarded by audition only. Scholarships include the
Talent Scholarship and the Fr. Guentner Award (majors only) and Ensemble
Section Leader Award (all students).
Live auditions are scheduled in November and February, but students may
request auditions at other times. Students may also opt to submit a video
audition online through Accepted at getacceptd.com. For further information
about music scholarships, visit slu.edu.
For information on other scholarships and financial aid, visit the student
financial services office online at finaid.slu.edu. For priority consideration for
merit-based scholarships, applicants should apply for admission by Dec. 1
and complete a Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA) by Oct. 1.
ADMISSION.SLU.EDU OFFICE OF ADMISSION, ONE NORTH GRAND BLVD., ST. LOUIS, MO 63103
(800) SLU-FOR-U • (314) 977-2500 • [email protected] • www.slu.edu • beabilliken.com
Contact Graduate Programs
Aaron Johnson, D.M.A For a full listing of graduate programs, visit graduate.slu.edu.
314-977-5158
[email protected] Revised August 2017
