General Music Requirements
Vocal or instrumental study is a fundamental component of both the major and minor. Music majors and minors can study voice, guitar, percussion, piano, violin, viola, violoncello, or double bass. In addition to these instruments, music minors also have the option of studying flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, or euphonium. Learn more about our concentrations.
Please visit the LMU Bulletin for the general requirements for the major. Visit the link below for additional information on minoring in music.
Foreign Language Requirement (for both majors and minors)
One semester of Italian, German, or French.
Major Performance Emphases: Vocal or Instrumental
Students in the major select one of the following performance emphases (applicants must audition with one of these):
- Voice
- Guitar
- Percussion
- Piano
- Strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass)
Additional Concentration Requirements for Majors
By junior year, majors choose a concentration. The selected concentration may be a continuation of instrumental or vocal performance studies, or one of the following areas of musical interest:
Accreditation
Loyola Marymount University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). NASM is located at 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248.