Applied Music Lessons for Credit
Applied music lessons for credit (MUS 155-355) are intended for students who have had previous vocal or instrumental training.

• Students who wish to enroll in MUS 155–355 must first audition and obtain the permission of the music instructor.
• Students who take applied music for credit are expected to follow a course of study, meet competency levels and literature requirements, and successfully complete a jury at the end of each semester of study. (Prospective students should consult their instructor for details regarding applied music requirements).

Applied Music for credit typically entails the following sequence of study:

a) MUS 155 Applied Music. Prerequisite: By audition or by permission of instructor
b) MUS 255 Applied Music, Intermediate. Prerequisite: MUS 155
c) MUS 256 Applied Music, Advanced Intermediate. Prerequisite: MUS 255
d) MUS 355 Applied Music, Advanced. Prerequisite: MUS 256.

Transfer of Credit for Applied Music Lessons

• Students who elect to take applied music lessons for credit normally study with Davidson College music faculty or applied music instructors.
• In exceptional cases, students may petition the chair to take applied music lessons with faculty at another accredited college or university. All such arrangements, including grading status, must be approved by the chair.