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Interested? Read this!
How do you know if Huntington
University is the right place for you?
How do you select the right music school when there are hundreds of
possibilities? Talent is the #1 building block of a successful career in
music, but a close #2 is the choice of where to study. Here are some ideas
that we hope will help you in making your decision.
1. Visit us!
The old adage says, “Never judge a book by its cover.” In the same way,
(although we’re very proud of them) never judge a
college or a music school by its brochure or web page!
We strongly encourage you to visit our beautiful campus where we know you
will fall in love with the tree-lined paths, flowers, tranquil
Lake
Sno-tip,
modern residence halls, thoroughly equipped
physical education complex with a competition-sized pool, tennis
courts and soccer fields, brand
new science complex with a beautiful atrium, and many other things
that make our campus aesthetically fulfilling for the eyes and the heart.
2. Talk with Huntington
students
In any encounter, you will readily find that our students, one and all,
speak clearly, communicate well, are tremendous writers who generate ideas
and research, know how to use resources, exhibit diverse experience,
maintain an international portfolio of skills, and take ownership of their
intellect and talent. They are also extremely nice and will welcome you
with open arms into their community and their hearts.
3. Attend a chapel
service, convocation, or a class
Huntington University is, above all, a community of
faith. Faculty, staff and students
worship together in a variety of campus and community services each
week and are dedicated to the integration of faith and learning. If you
attend a
biology or
math or
history class, don’t be surprised if you hear an emotional debate
or discussion of Scripture. Theology and the search for discernment of
biblical truth pervades every class and every thing we do.
4. Type of program?
Decide if a conservatory, a school of music or a
department of music is right for you. As we explained earlier, the Huntington model
of an extremely comprehensive music department within a Christian liberal
arts college is a viable choice for the Christian musician. The diversity
and complexity of our curriculum and the variety of our degree programs and
majors makes us competitive with any other accredited music institution.
Make sure that ANY music program you choose is fully accredited by the
National Association of Schools of Music.
5. Am I good enough?
Musicians and artists, especially performers,
probably second-guess themselves more than anyone else on earth and it’s
true that there is always someone who sings more beautifully, plays the
piano with more fire and technical dexterity, sat first chair all-state
trumpet since he was in the fifth grade, or won every violin competition in
the state during her senior year. But Christian musicianship is not about
competition or who’s better than who. God calls everyone
to whom He has given talent to become skilled musicians. The
Huntington
University Music Department, as all music schools, recognizes and rewards
superior talent and musicianship, but no one with sufficient talent,
determination, and experience is turned away. Granted, some students come to
their college auditions with 12 or more years of private study, various
awards, and varying school ensemble experiences. The music faculty at Huntington is
primarily interested in potential for success in a music career and the
students’ love of their art, their willingness to commit themselves to
diligent study, and their desire to use their gifts for the glory of God.
All auditionees are judged by these criteria.
So, what do I do now?
The ideal applicant for the
Huntington
University Music Department
would be graduating from an academically rigorous college
preparatory high school that emphasizes creativity, writing skills, critical
analysis, and quantitative skills – one who is active in a variety of
extra-curricular and community service activities – one who has demonstrated
excellence in music through participation in church and school ensembles,
staged productions, and solo and ensemble competitions. Several years of
individual private studio lessons are essential for pianists and string
players and highly recommended for vocalists, percussionists, and wind
players. Advanced placement or joint enrollment courses in the high school
curriculum will also factor favorably in the student’s consideration for
merit scholarships.
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