Office of Admissions 423.869.6467
Email: admissions@lmunet.edu
"It seems as if every day brings a different challenge. I am constantly being pushed by both my classmates and the faculty."
--Robert Johnson, Senior, music major
"At LMU, you learn about different styles and worlds of music and to appreciate all of them. The faculty is very personable and know you on a first name basis. Music is a major part of my life, and I am glad to share it with LMU."
--Jessica Yeatman, Senior, music major
2010-2011 Audition Dates:
December 19, 2009
January 23, 2010
February 27, 2010
Music
To inquire about this program:
admissions@lmunet.edu
Mission Statement
The music program seeks to provide first and foremost the best training possible to the student as a total musician. We believe this can best be accomplished by the fostering of discipline, responsibility, pride, and personal fulfillment in the pursuit of musical excellence.
The study of music at Lincoln Memorial University provides a wealth of opportunity in its curriculum of education and performance. Students gain an enhanced sense of community on the college campus. We are actively involved in carrying out the mission of the university by presenting concerts, recitals, and related events that greatly enrich the cultural life of the region. We offer a variety of performing ensembles featuring students and community members.
Our goal is to instill appreciation and lifelong engagement in the performing arts in as wide a circle as possible.
Entrance Requirements
All students must first meet the requirements of the university as stated in the 2009-2010 catalog. For consideration as a music major or minor, the student must demonstrate an adequate proficiency in at least one field of concentration that shows a preparedness for music study at the university level. This will be shown through an on-site audition and by the administration of the Music Theory Placement Exam.
Prospective students should contact the program director to arrange an interview and audition with the appropriate faculty. At least one audition day will be offered on campus in both fall and spring semesters. Additional opportunities to audition may be arranged at the mutual convenience of student and faculty if necessary. The purpose of the audition is two-fold: to gain acceptance into the Music Program, and for placement in the appropriate performing ensemble.
If not administered before the start of the first semester of enrollment at LMU, the Music Theory Placement Exam will be given during the first two weeks of classes. Students deemed as needing background or remedial work must pass MUSC 104 Fundamentals of Music Lab before being allowed to enroll in MUSC 111 Music Theory I.
The successful pursuit of a music degree at LMU will involve many hours outside the regular classroom and designated ensemble rehearsal time. It is the firm expectation of the music faculty that all majors be ready and more than willing to support their studies with regular practice and as much concert and recital attendance as possible.
Ensemble Descriptions
The music program at LMU offers several different performing opportunities for interested and qualified students.
Large-scale ensembles include:
- Concert Band
- Concert Choir, Pep-Band
- Tri-State Community Chorus
- Rock Ensemble
LMU also offers a variety of chamber ensembles. These include:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Jazz Vocal Ensemble
- Chamber Singers
- Brass and Woodwind Quintets
Music Program Description
The study of music at LMU is unique. Our dedicated faculty provide personalized attention so that you will acquire the best possible academic and professional career preparation. Students have the option of pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree or a minor in music. We offer a variety of highly regarded performing ensembles and provide course offerings including private applied lessons, theory, listening, film music and music history.
LMU offers two programs in music, a B.A. in music performance, and both vocal and instrumental music education (beginning Fall 2008)
Course information
| Major Core: Instrumental Music Education | ||
| cr. hrs. | ||
| MUSC 111 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 112 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 211 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 212 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSC 101 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUSC 102 | Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUSC 121 | Ear Training I | 2 |
| MUSC 122 | Ear Training II | 2 |
| MUSC 221 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUSC 222 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUSC 254 | Brass Techniques | 1 |
| MUSC 255 | Woodwind Techniques | 1 |
| MUSC 256 | Percussion Techniues | 1 |
| MUSC 257 | String Techniques | 1 |
| MUSC 300 | Fundamentals of Arranging | 3 |
| MUSC 355 | Instrumental Conducting | 3 |
| *MUSC 395A | Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music in the Elementary, Middle and Secondary Schools (1) | |
| MUSC 395B | Fundamentals of Marching Band (1) | |
| MUSC 151-152, 251-252, 351-352 | Applied lessons on primary instrument | 6 |
| MUSC 451 or 452 | Applied lessons on secondary instrument | 1 |
| Select from the following ensembles: | 7 | |
| MUSC 153 | Concert Band | |
| MUSC 143 | Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble | |
| MUSC 497 | Senior Recital | 0 |
| Total | 50 hrs. | |
| Major Core: Vocal/General Music Education | ||
| cr. hrs. | ||
| MUSC 111 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 112 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 211 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSC 212 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSC 101 | Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUSC 102 | Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUSC 121 | Ear Training I | 2 |
| MUSC 122 | Ear Training II | 2 |
| MUSC 221 | Music History I | 3 |
| MUSC 222 | Music History II | 3 |
| MUSC 254 | Brass Techniques | 1 |
| MUSC 255 | Woodwind Techniques | 1 |
| MUSC 256 | Percussion Techniues | 1 |
| MUSC 257 | String Techniques | 1 |
| MUSC 430 | Choral Arranging | 3 |
| MUSC 335 | Choral Conducting | 3 |
| *MUSC 395A | Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music in the Elementary, Middle and Secondary Schools (1) | |
| Fundamentals of Marching Band (1) | ||
| MUSC 131-132, 231-232, 331-332 | Applied lessons on primary voice | 6 |
| MUSC 431 or 432 | Applied lessons on secondary voice or instrument | 1 |
| Select from the following ensembles: | 7 | |
| MUSC 113 | University Concent Choir | |
| MUSC 123 | Chamber Singers | |
| MUSC 497 | Senior Recital | 0 |
| Total | 50 hrs. | |
Advisement Forms (doc)
BA in Music - Instrumental Track
BA in Music - Vocal Track
Music Education, Instrumental
Music Education, Vocal/General Music
Faculty
Dr. Sean Greene is the assistant professor of music at Lincoln Memorial University. Sean teaches applied brass, music theory, coaches chamber ensembles and conducts the concert band. He performs with the Knoxville BrassworX Company, the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band and is a frequent substitute with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. He is the former principal tubist with the Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra and, in 2004, was the acting principal tubist with the Orquesta Sinfonica UANL in Monterrey, Mexico. Sean has shared the stage with such notable performers as Ray Charles, Rosemary Clooney, Tom Wopat, Slim Goodbody, Byron Stripling and Raul DiBlasio.
In addition to his busy performing schedule, Sean is an avid composer. His arrangements and compositions have been performed at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, the Wisconsin Music Educator's Association Convention, the US Army Band Tuba Euphonium Conference, several regional ITEA events and the Tubonium festival. His arrangements and compositions are published through Beautidel Music Press.
Sean earned the Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Bachelor of Music from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He has studied tuba with John Stevens, Sande MacMorran, Dan Perantoni and Winston Morris. Sean is a clinician for Custom Music Company in Ferndale, Michigan.
Sean lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, with his wife and their daughter.
Candace Armstrong, assistant professor of music, is director of music education and performance and teaches voice, piano, choral conducting and world music classes. She is director of the LMU Concert Choir, the Tri-State Community Chorus, and LMU Chamber Singers. An accomplished pianist, Ms. Armstrong established a career as a freelance musician in Louisville, Kentucky, and New Orleans before coming to LMU in 1996. Her eclectic background includes touring as a blues pianist, making appearances in Memphis, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., and she has extensive experience in musical theatre both as musical director and pianist. She was the vocal director for the Tulanians at Tulane University for several years, taught music and directed the Upper School Choir and co-directed the Show Choirs at St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Metairie, Louisiana.
Ms. Armstrong was selected to serve as music leader for the 2003 National Triennial Meeting of Episcopal Church Women in Minneapolis where she directed the premiere performance of her commissioned piece Psalm 2. In addition to her duties at LMU, she is currently the organist and choir director at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She holds a BA in music (piano performance) from Morehead State University in Kentucky and the MA in education with choral music emphasis from Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky.
Auditions
Auditions are held at various times during the spring semester. Times and dates will be posted on the University website.
2010-2011 Audition Dates:
December 19, 2009
January 23, 2010
February 27, 2010
Scholarship Information
Scholarships are available for qualified students for both Concert Choir and Concert Band. These are entirely merit based scholarships and will be appropriated based on the audition results.
