About the Area of Study
The Music curriculum prepares you for opportunities that require a traditional degree and provides an outlet for your performance skills. Coursework is available if you are interested solely in advancing your music skills or earning the first two years of a four-year degree in Music curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music Education, or Bachelor of Science degree.

Applied music courses give you direct contact with performance faculty who help you improve your technical competence on your instrument or in voice. Music theory and history are offered for a better appreciation of the art form. Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, and "LMC Voices" are open to all students through audition and afford regular performance opportunities.

If you plan to transfer to a four-year school, you should become familiar with the curriculum of your transfer school and consult with your advisor before outlining your program. If you are entering the Music major program, you should have been a member of instrumental or choral performance groups during high school, and should be able to demonstrate high levels of academic and musical achievement. Consult a music faculty advisor for specific guidance.

Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to several general scholarships that are based on academic excellence, need, and other criteria, the follow scholarships are available to students pursing an education in Music.

• Gene Harris Memorial Music Scholarship
  
• John E. N. and Dede Howard Endowed Music
  Scholarship
  
• LMC Board of Trustees Music Scholarship
  
• Carol L. Sizer Piano Scholarship
  
• Steven R. Sizer Vocal Music Scholarship

To see if you qualify for one of these scholarship, please visit the Financial Aid section of our website.

Transfer Options
Lake Michigan College has worked with the following universities to develop program guides. These guides ensure that you can work toward a bachelor's degree without losing any credit earned at Lake Michigan College. For more information, see the program guides in the counselors' office.

• Central Michigan University
  
• Michigan State University
  
• University of Michigan
  
• Western Michigan University

If you are interested in attending a school not listed here, please work with a counselor or academic advisor to build a program that will meet the requirements of your chosen school.