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1115 College Drive
Gaffney,South Carolina 29340
864.488.4507
tbednar@limestone.edu
DEGREES OFFERED
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Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Arts in Music Education Minor in Music
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The philosophy of the Department of Music is to provide the highest quality music education for both the music major pursuing a career as a performer, educator, and scholar, and for the non-major and member of the community learning about music as a part of a liberal arts tradition and of human culture and experience.
The Department of Music offers numerous opportunities for both individual and group performance. Performance groups include the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Chorus, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Piano Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Show Choir, Men's Ensemble, iPan Steel Band Ensemble, and Saxophone Quartet. Participation scholarships are available to non-majors who enroll in a music ensemble. Music majors and students in other disciplines have access to private instruction for credit. They are also eligible for membership in the college chapter of Music Educators National Conference.
Acceptance Rate:
Limestone University's acceptance rate is around 90%
Faculty Info:
Dr. Gena Poovey, Harry H. "Chip" Hill, Jr., David B. Thompson, Joseph Earp, Spencer Nance, Dr. Seth A. Taft, Mr. Eric Henson, Dr. Brian Winegardner, Dr. Catherine Siarris, Gary Robinson, Frank Watson, Benjamin Smith.
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