MUSIC
SUGGESTED MINORS
Limestone is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The mission of the Music Program is to provide quality education, developing the student personally, professionally, and academically.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music provides a broad base for a number of careers in music, including church music, private studio instruction, and music store management. Graduate study is, primarily, the next intended step for students.
CAREER COMPETENCIES
SUCCESS AS A SAINT
Check the advising worksheet in The Halo to review your major requirements.
Discuss your progression and future goals with a Success Coach.
Talk to a Career Educator about your steps after Limestone in terms of further education, career goals, certifications, and more.
Get the experience you need through opportunities at Limestone using Saints Maps.
HOW TO USE THIS MAP
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at Limestone; including academic and co-curricular opportunities. Each student’s Limestone experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
Business Administration Business Writing Coaching Professional Communication Theater Communication Teamwork Leadership Equity & Inclusion
ENGAGE
Review your 4-year degree plan, degree benchmarks and the music program handbook
Introduce yourself to your First-Year Advisor/ Success Coach and meet with them regularly
Discover library resources and the Equity & Inclusion Office
Complete entrance audition and examination for music theory
Join an on-campus organization and one of the many ensembles/performing groups
Explore volunteer and service-learning opportunities
Participate in speaker and special events hosted by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Consider adding a minor another field such as Coaching or Theater
FIRST YEAR MIDDLE DEVELOP
Meet with your new faculty progress to degree Complete Junior Qualifying
Participate in cultural the Professionalism Panel Attend the Fall Internship industry-based internship Regularly attend required recitals
Begin researching jobs in your field of study and narrow down to Top 5 choices
Create Handshake account
Complete PathwayU assessment to be reassured of your career choice
Explore average salaries for your career field
Start finalizing your resume Invest in proper business Career Closet
Create a LinkedIn profile Attend the Fall Graduate options and start applying
LEARNING & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
LEARNING EVERYWHERE
PREPARE FOR SUCCESS
YEARS FINAL YEAR
minor or certificate in Business Administration, faculty advisor to check
Qualifying Examination
events on campus such as Panel or Etiquette Dinner
Internship Fair and apply for an internship required weekly seminars & resume and music portfolio business attire or visit the Saints profile Graduate School Fair to explore applying
SAINTS ADVANTAGE
Engage in these opportunities to build competencies for your future.
CAREER PATHS
Work with your faculty advisor to ensure you have no outstanding course requirements
Prepare for and complete written Exit Exam first week of final semester in program Perform Senior Recital
Apply to graduate
Finalize your elevator pitch and attend the Spring Career Fair
Volunteer to assist with one of our many music camps, clinicals or festivals
Schedule a mock interview with the Center for Career & Professional Development
Set up an appointment with the Center for Career & Professional Development to ensure you are ready for the workforce
Keep a catalog of networking contacts and identify potential references
Apply for jobs in your field
FURTHER EDUCATION
SKILLS
Look to develop soft skills such as communication, leadership, and ability to problem solve
Ability to think creatively
Accurate sense of pitch and ability to read chords
Collaborate and work effectively with a team (or ensemble)
MIDDLE
of Music Teaching Certification
Master
Freelance Musician Private Studio Instructor Composer Music Store Manager Church Music Professional Ensemble Member
GRADUATE SUCCESS
The data below outlines the path students in the program take within one year of graduation. (based on knowledge rate from 2021 graduate survey)
100% Employed
A wide variety of scholarships and financial support is available to students majoring in music as well as those who participate in music ensembles.
Limestone’s music graduates are gainfully employed in a variety of professions in music and beyond and have also found success in graduate programs.
Music majors should be passionate enough about their art to be willing to practice for hours on end. In addition to the time on their own practicing, music majors also have to be comfortable performing in front of their peers and collaborating in groups.
ENGAGE IN AN ENSEMBLE
LARGE ENSEMBLES
Wind Ensemble (Concert Band)
University and Community Chorus
ATHLETIC BANDS
Marching Saints
Pep Band
Thank you to the Major Maps Committee for their work on this project & dedication to student success:
Lindsay Bartholomew
Justin Davis
Katie Jones
Tom LeGrand
Katie Maher
Stacey Mason
Michelle Phillips-Meek
Kelly Tillinghast
MUSIC
limestone.edu/music
https://finearts.limestone.edu/music/future-students
CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
Brass Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble
Steel Pan Band
Woodwind Ensemble
Vocal Ensemble
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