At Luther College, you don't need to be a music major to be active in the Music Department. Anyone is welcome to audition for our music ensembles or to enroll in studio instruction.
Auditions for music ensembles begin prior to the first day of the fall semester.
We can’t wait to make music with you at Luther!
Additional Information for All Music Students
The purpose of this appointment is to place you with a voice teacher or into a voice class, and to give guidance in your vocal study. Please note the following:
- An appointment is required whether or not you received a voice scholarship.
- Appointments start Saturday, August 30, in the Noble Recital Hall (NRH) and will continue through Tuesday, September 2.
- Students can sign up for appointments on this Google spreadsheet.
- Prepare to sing one art song or aria during this appointment. You may sing one of the selections you sang at your scholarship audition. If you do not have an art song or aria prepared, you may sing a familiar folksong or hymn.
- An accompanist will be provided. Please submit your song information on this Google form.
- All students should be registered for MUS-130-A-voice OR MUS-115 Class Instruction: Voice. If you are not registered, please consult with your advisor.
- For more information, please contact Beth Ray, voice area coordinator (raybet01@luther.edu).
Music student lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students previously assigned a locker will maintain that locker assignment for the coming school year.
To reserve a locker, visit the lobby area of Jenson-Noble Hall of Music during Welcome Week, or stop by the main office on the second floor.
Students enrolling in MUS 121 or MUS 131 should have taken an online music theory placement exam prior to registration. Test scores determine the appropriate theory section for each student.
Questions about theory placement should be directed to Brooke Joyce.
There are abundant opportunities for students to provide piano accompaniment for instrumentalists, vocalists, choral ensembles, opera and theatrical productions on campus. Students interested in serving as accompanists in the Music Department are encouraged to contact Nicholas Shaneyfelt, (shaneyfelt@luther.edu), to schedule an audition time in order to be included on the Accompanist List. Piano need not be your primary instrument. Students with any level of interest are encouraged to participate.
Accompanist auditions are low-pressure, and will be conducted with Dr. Shaneyfelt during orientation and the first week of September.
Students interested in piano should have taken an online piano placement exam prior to registration. Questions about piano placement or about the piano program in general should be directed to Du Huang.