Yes, all music majors begin taking private lessons their first semester.
Yes, all music majors participate in at least one ensemble.
Yes, you can double major as a music student.
Yes, all students must audition for acceptance and consideration of scholarships. You can find audition dates on the Auditions page.
Non-Music Majors
Yes. Students can audition to receive an “ensemble” scholarship. You can find audition dates on the Auditions page.
All students will take one private lesson per week and perform in an assigned ensemble.
Strings lessons are only available to students in the McDuffie Center for Strings.
Yes, you may obtain a minor in music.
Auditions
Detailed audition information can be found on the Auditions page.
Scholarship recipients are notified within 2-3 weeks of their audition date. A student must be accepted into Mercer University before a music scholarship can be offered.
Ensembles and Orchestra
Yes. All ensembles (Mercer Singers, Women’s Chamber Choir, University Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble) have students from a variety of academic degrees.
Yes. Auditions are required for all ensembles, with the exception of Marching Band and orchestra. Auditions are not required to participate in Marching Band or orchestra. Note: String positions within orchestra are only available for students in the McDuffie Center for Strings. Auditions will occur during Freshman Orientation.
Orchestra participation for string instruments is limited to students in the McDuffie Center for Strings.
Marching Band
No. The Mercer Marching Band is a volunteer organization.
The Mercer Marching Band rehearses Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and occasionally on Fridays.
There are no audition requirements for the Mercer Marching Band.
Visit the Marching Band page of our website for more information.