Registering for lessons is a two-step process. Please complete these steps in this order.
To summarize: 1) register in Banner; 2) complete the scheduling survey when you receive it.
Complete this survey to request the use of WCA 128 or 215.
Conditions of Use:
1) No food or beverages of any kind may be brought into the room. Closed water bottles are permitted, but must be removed when you leave.
2) No personal items or equipment may be stored in the room without prior authorization from the Department of Music.
3) The room must be returned to its default state (posted on the door) before you leave. This means that all trash is disposed of properly, all chairs and stands are returned to their racks, all equipment is powered off, and all instruments are stored in their proper location.
4) Use of the room is reserved for individual student practice, rehearsals related to Department of Music ensembles and lessons, private lessons, and other Department-sponsored events. No non-Departmental rehearsals are permitted. Non-curricular ensembles (i.e. Rock Bands, etc.) are asked to secure practice space in Hogg Hall. Contact the college radio station for more information.
5) Students who play large string instruments (Cello, Double Bass, Harp) may store their personal instruments in the room with the permission of Department faculty. They must be kept on the provided racks and not on the floor.
6) Completing this survey does not guarantee that permission to use the room will be granted. The room may not be available when you need it. The Department of Music has sole authority with respect to granting permission to use the room.
Failure to adhere to these polices will result in the loss of the use of the room for the remainder of the semester.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Williams Center rm.123
The first rehearsal will be on Wednesday, August 30 at 6:30 pm in the Williams Center, room 123. Additional information on scheduling auditions and repertoire will be posted on the Orchestra website.
Dr. Lewis Baratz, Director
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Website
Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 pm, plus additional sectionals. Williams 123
First rehearsal is Monday, August 28 in Williams Center rm. 123. Placement audition required. See Choral Placement for details. All students must attend the first rehearsal of Concert Chorus Monday, August 30.
Dr. Jennifer Kelly, Director
Email
Choir Website
Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:15—5:45 pm. Williams 123
Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, August 28 at 4:15 pm.
Only incoming players will have a seating audition: auditions will be scheduled as needed. Schedule this audition via the LCCB website.
Contact: Dr. Kirk O’Riordan for more information:
Email
LCCB Website
Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:15—5:30 pm. Williams Center rm. 123
First rehearsal is Monday, August 28 at 4:15 pm in the Williams Center, room 123. Placement required: see Choral Placement for details. All interested singers must attend the first rehearsal.
Dr. Jennifer Kelly, Director
Email
Choir Website
Rehearsals: Arranged
Membership in LCCME is by audition/invitation of the Directors only. The core instrumentation is Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano, and Percussion, though other instruments, such as oboe, saxophone, viola, horn, and electronics are used frequently. Rehearsals are scheduled as needed throughout the semester.
Dr. Kirk O’Riordan, Conductor
Dr. Holly Roadfeldt, Director
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LCCME Website
Rehearsals will be scheduled individually with the combos.
First meetings: TBD Williams Center rm. 215
Mr. Tom DiCarlo, Director
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Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm, Williams Center rm. 123.
Acceptance into the Ensemble will be determined by past performance results for previous members and auditions may be held for incoming players at the discretion of the director.
First Rehearsal will be Tuesday, August 28, 7:00 pm. Williams Center rm. 123
Dr. Matt Vashlishan
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Jazz Ensemble Website
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Williams Center rm. 215
The Marquis Consort is a chamber ensemble that performs Early Music and Traditional Music. Interested instrumentalists and singers should contact Professor Torres about auditions.
First rehearsal is Thursday, August 31, at 7:00 pm in Williams Center rm. 215
Jorge Torres, Director
Mr. Eric Van Hoven, Instructor of Voice/Vocal Coach
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Marquis Consort Website
The Pep Band performs at all home football games, as well as at home games for both Men’s and Women’s Basketball. Rehearsals occur prior to the games. Additional rehearsals are scheduled throughout the semester as needed, and attendance is expected at all functions. There is a four-day camp for all players at the beginning of the College’s Orientation Week.
See the Pep Band Website for additional information.
Dr. Kirk O’Riordan, Advisor
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Website
Rehearsals: Mondays from 6:30—8:30 pm, and
Fridays from 4:15—5:15 pm in Williams Center rm. 123.
First rehearsal is Monday, August 28 in Williams Center rm. 123
Matt Wells, Director
Complete the Forms and press “Submit.” A member of the faculty or the Department Secretary will confirm receipt of your submission and follow up as needed.
Interested in taking private lessons on your voice/instrument through Lafayette? For an additional fee, our Music Department is proud to offer lessons with outstanding professional musicians. Anyone can register for private lessons either for ¼ credit (MUS 141) or not-for-credit (MUS 140).
The Sheng Family Music Lesson Endowment provides a limited number of scholarships to qualified students wishing to take private lessons for academic credit (MUS 141). In order to qualify you must be an active member of a Music Department Ensemble. While preference is given for students currently receiving financial aid from the College, any interested ensemble member is encouraged to apply.
If selected, you must register your lesson for credit (MUS 141) and are expected to demonstrate commitment and progress throughout the semester and at your end-of-semester jury. At the conclusion of the semester, you will complete a brief online self-evaluation including a statement indicating whether you wish to be considered for an additional semester of Sheng sponsored lessons.
Application deadline is 11:59 pm Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Scholarship notifications will be sent out by Tuesday, September 3.
To apply for consideration of a Sheng Family Music Lesson Scholarship, please fill out the online application: Sheng Lessons Scholarship Application
Follow this lInk to apply for a Sheng Family Scholarship
The practice rooms in South College Hall are open until midnight. Please access the practice rooms via the west entry door: the door on the parking lot side closest to Marquis Hall.