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Admissions inquiries
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
2012 Audition Dates:
March 10th at 10:00am
Music
To inquire about this program:
admissions@LMUnet.edu
Mission Statement
The music program seeks to prepare students for careers as professional performers and music educators. This preparation is accomplished by fostering of discipline, responsibility, pride, and personal fulfillment in the pursuit of musical excellence. We are actively involved in carrying out the mission of the university by presenting concerts, recitals, and related events that enrich the cultural life of the region. We offer a variety of performing ensembles featuring students and community members. Our goal is to encourage appreciation and lifelong learning in the performing arts.
Entrance Requirements
All students must first meet the requirements of Lincoln Memorial University. For consideration as a music major or minor, the student must demonstrate a sufficient level of aptitude by completing a live audition.
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 the spring semester. Additional opportunities to audition may be arranged at the mutual convenience of student and faculty if necessary.
Ensemble Descriptions
The music program at LMU offers several different performing opportunities for interested and qualified students.
Large ensembles include:
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Tri-State Community Chorus
Pep Band
Rock Ensemble
These ensembles perform several concerts throughout the year and cover a wide variety of musical styles and genres. Made up of the finest musicians from both LMU and the surrounding community, participation, with the exception of the Tri-State Community Chorus, is by audition only.
LMU also offers a variety of chamber ensembles. These include:
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Chamber Singers
Brass and Woodwind Quintets
These groups offer a more intimate alternative for students seeking to further enhance their musial growth. Participation is also by audition.
Music Program Description
The study of music at LMU is unique. Our dedicated faculty provides personalized attention so that you will acquire the best possible academic and artistic preparation. Students have the option of pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree with an emphasis in either music performance or music education. Students may also choose to minor in music. We offer a variety of performing ensembles and provide private applied lessons in piano, voice, guitar, brass, woodwind and percussion instruments as well as courses in music theory and history.
LMU offers two programs in music, a B.A. in music performance, and both vocal and instrumental music education.
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 Techniques | 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 Techniques | 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. 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 International Tuba Euphonium (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 lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, with his wife and their two daughters. sean.greene@lmunet.edu
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. candace.armstrong@lmunet.edu
Jeffrey Cook is Instructor of Music at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN where his duties include teaching Applied High Brass, Music History, Pep Band, and Music Appreciation. Jeffrey received both his Bachelors and Masters in Music Performance from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL where his principal teachers were Andrew Lewinter and Jerry Peel. Currently Jeffrey is a candidate for a Doctorate in Musical Arts at the University of Kentucky where he studies currently with David Elliott. Jeffrey has additionally studied with horn players Eli Epstein, Richard Deane, and Charles “Skip” Snead.
Jeffrey’s orchestral experience is extensive having performed with numerous orchestras throughout the Southeast including the Atlanta, Miami, Columbus (GA), Tuscaloosa, Symphony of the Americas (FL), and Macon Symphony Orchestras. Prior to his position at LMU, Jeffrey was an active freelancer in the Atlanta, GA area where he had the pleasure to perform on recording sessions, national tours, and varied live music events.
Beyond his orchestral background Jeffrey’s focus is chamber music performance. As a member of the UA Horn Quartet Jeffrey was a Semi-Finalist at the 2002 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. During his time in Miami Jeffrey studied chamber music with the late Gilbert Johnson and Luciano Magnanini, both faculty members at the University of Miami and major influences on Jeffrey’s development as a musician. Jeffrey.cook@lmunet.edu
AuditionsAuditions are held at various times during the spring semester. Times and dates will be posted on the University website.
Saturday, March 10th at 10:00AM
Contact Candace Armstrong for more information:
candace.armstrong@LMUnet.edu or 423.869. 6449
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.
