About Applied Music

Applied Music is a one-credit course consisting of individual private lessons, culminating in a juried performance at the end of the semester. Additional performance opportunities may include studio recitals, master classes, and the Honors Recital. Click here for a list of the Applied Lessons we offer.

There are two Applied Music courses:

MUSC 280: 30-minute lesson each week (1 credit)

MUSC 380: 60-minute lession each week. MUSC 380 lessons are reserved for Music Majors only. (1 credit)

Enrollment

Enrollment in Applied Music is not guaranteed and students will be asked to apply each semester to receive applied instruction. Students whose major or minor require Applied Lessons will be given priority according to the following structure:

• Music Majors: One 380, and up to two additional 280s OR one additional 380 each semester (please submit a separate application for each course)
• Music Minors: One 280 each semester
• Musical Theatre Minors: One 280 each semester (up to four semesters guaranteed)
• Non-Music Majors or Minors: By audition only as space allows (see audition instructions below)

Audition Instructions

Returning Students: Reenrollment

Students who wish to be considered for enrollment in Applied Music should complete and submit the application by the deadline listed below. Please note, reenrollment applications are for the same course in which you are currently enrolled. If you withdrew from the course, or are applying for a different course, please follow the new student guidelines. If your application is approved, the department will enroll you in the appropriate course(s).  Department consent is required for all Applied Music courses and students will not be considered for enrollment without having submitted an application.

If the applications are submitted late, students may not be guaranteed placement in their studio.

New Students: Audition Information

All new students - regardless of major or minor - must submit the application with an audition video by the due date to be considered for Applied Lessons.

• The audition video should include a performance of one selection that demonstrates the student's ability. Students can choose a complete piece or an excerpt in any style and there is no requirement of length.
• Video should be uploaded to YouTube, marked as "Unlisted", and the URL should be copy/pasted into the online application form.

Spring 2025 Applied Music Timeline

Application Period	October 16-30
Application goes live	October 16
Application Link	Click Here
Application Deadline for Returning and New Students	October 30
Enrollment status notifications for Returning Students	November 6
Department will enroll Approved Students	November 11

Fall 2025 Applied Music Timeline

Application Period	March 12 - August 1
Application goes live	March 12
Application Link	Click Here
Application Deadline for Returning Students	March 26
Enrollment status notifications for ReturningStudents	April 2
Department will enroll Approved Students	April 7
Application Deadline for New Students	August 1
Enrollment status nofifications for New Students	August 7
Department will enroll Approved Students	August 11

Questions?

Instrumentalists: contact Haysun Kang at hkang2@luc.edu 

Vocalists: contact Klaus Georg at kgeorg@luc.edu