THE GEORGIA TECH MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Among the oldest traditions of the Institute, the Music Department provides a fun, creative, stress-relieving, cultural outlet for Tech's many musically minded students. Whether your interest is casual or intense, the music faculty is dedicated to providing a quality experience in the theory, history and practice of music. Participants enjoy a sense of community and the pride and confidence that come from musical disciplines and accomplishments. Institute research also reveals that student retention is 4.5 times greater for students involved in music.

DON'T LET YOUR TALENT GO TO WASTE!!

Your investment in music, of time, self and financial resources, can really pay off here at Tech! Over 800 students each semester continue to explore and develop creative and artistic skills through rewarding participation in credit bearing musical ensembles and classes. The choices are as diverse as the student body and include Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, MIDI Ensemble, Chorale, Chamber Choir and Men's Glee Club, as well as a number of chamber woodwind, brass and string ensembles. Classes in Music History, Theory, and Music Technology add even more interest to your investment.

IS THERE MUSIC AT GEORGIA TECH?

YES - there are plenty of instrumental and choral activities for students to get involved in . . . and engineers make great musicians!!

IS THERE ENOUGH TIME TO STUDY AND BE IN AN ENSEMBLE?

Although Tech students typically have full schedules, they always seem to find time for rehearsals. In the combined activity of rehearsals and concerts, students enjoy a well-deserved break from study, a social activity and personally rewarding growth.

WHO ELSE WILL BE THERE?

You'll meet a great number of other students in the Department's thriving ensembles, representing a complete list of the majors on campus at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These are inclusive, not exclusive ensembles and activities. If you don't know anyone on campus, this is a great place to meet the cream of the crop. Surveys demonstrate that music students have higher GPA's than the general student body. These are people you ought to know!

SHOULD I WAIT?

Some students decide to wait "until they get their feet on the ground" before becoming involved. Many will become involved in other social activities instead and never come back to music. They then miss the very supportive elements that make a successful academic career: diverse experiences, positive social interactions and confidence building through team and individual effort. The proof is in the research: music students do better in school!

IF I HAVE A CONFLICT WITH ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL AND ANOTHER CLASS, WHAT DO I DO?

If you have tried everything to avoid a conflict with an ensemble rehearsal, but cannot find a way around your scheduling problem, contact the ensemble director as soon as possible. In many cases, these conflicts can be worked out.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

Costs to participate in any of the ensembles are nominal.

• First year Marching Band - approximately $150. The Athletic Association covers travel expenses to performances. (They even provide per diem to buy meals.)

• Instrumental rental is $20 per semester.

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Orchestra require a black tux for men and black dress for women. Jazz Ensemble requires a black shirt or blouse and black pants or skirt. Choral groups require a black tux for men and uniform dress for women.

WHEN ARE AUDITIONS?

Auditions for Marching Band are held during band camp (the week before fall semester classes begin). Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble auditions are held during the first day or two of classes. Contact the director for more information.  Fall 2003 instrumental audition information is now available.

CLASSES OFFERED

CHORAL ENSEMBLES

• Chorale
• Chamber Choir
• Men's Glee Club

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES

• Concert Band
• Symphonic Band
• University Orchestra
• Jazz Ensemble I & II
• Chamber Ensembles
• Percussion Ensemble
• Marching Band (fall semester)
• Pep Bands
• MIDI Ensemble

GENERAL CLASSES

• Music Theory I
• Music Theory II
• Survey of Music Technology
• Integrating Music into Multimedia
• Intro to Computer Synthesized Music
• Composers and their Music 1500-1800
• Composers and their Music 1800-present
• Applied Music Instruction  (minor program only)

HUMANITIES CREDIT

Many of the general classes will help you meet your humanities requirements toward graduation. Students are also permitted to earn four hours of humanities credit for participating in ensembles in the Music Department, provided the selection and concentration criteria are satisfied. See the general catalog under Architecture/Music for further details.

MINOR PROGRAM / MUSIC CERTIFICATE

The Department offers a Certificate of Fine Arts-Music and a Music Minor program for woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings and voice. Please see the Music Department website for more information.

WHEN DO ENSEMBLES REHEARSE?

Ensembles rehearsal schedule is designed to avoid conflicts with core classes.

Men's Glee Club	M	6:00-8:00 pm
Chamber Choir	TTh	4:30-6:00 pm
Chorale	TTh	6:00-7:30 pm
Symphonic Band	TTh	4:00-6:00 pm
Concert Band	MW TTh	4:30-6:00 pm (spring) 1:30-3:00 pm (fall
Orchestra	TTh	6:30-8:00 pm
Jazz Ensemble	MW	3:00-4:30 pm
Marching Band	MWF	4:00-6:00 pm
Percussion Ensemble (fall - MB members only)	MWF	3:00-4:00 pm
Chamber Ensembles	to be determined

DO I NEED TO REGISTER FOR CLASS?

All students participating in music classes must register for the class. Students enrolled full time at other state institutes may cross-register for the class.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

If you would like to join us, fill out a music interest form.  You can expect to hear from us about concerts and at the end of your senior year of high school.