2023 School of Music Immersion Day

8:00a

School of Music Tour with Current Students and Faculty- McMeen Lobby

Come take a tour of the spaces that the School of Music has to offer and get a feel for where your classes will be for the day.

 

9:00a

Identity and Artistry with Don Chaffer - CEA 102

An exploration of core issues encountered by artists in the pursuit of their craft. Class sessions and assignments include readings, journaling, and hearing the stories of other artists, with emphasis on practical skills for living the creative life and understanding one’s own core identity.

History of Church Music with Randy Gill - McMeen 142

A “Magical History Tour” of church music from the Psalms of the Old Testament to today’s praise music by Phi Wickham, Maverick City and others. Along the way we’ll hit highlights like Gregorian chant, the creation of music notation and harmony, the sacred music of Mozart and Stravinsky, the rollicking sounds of gospel, the majesty of classic hymns and lots of other cool stuff.

Music Entrepreneurship with Jeff McPherson - Burton 200

An exploration of the business aspects of being a musician with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and creating your own micro-business. In a thumbnail, it is about creating a plan to pay your rent with your art.

Music Theory II with Donna King - Burton 155

Explore the world of diatonic harmony and seventh chords and how artists use these techniques in popular and classical music. Creating music through the use of music theory is encouraged and you’ll find yourself playing and singing along as you experience voice leading and tendency.

Music Lobby Hangs with Current Students - McMeen Lobby

 

10:00a

Introduction to Music Theory with Donna King - Burton 155

How do we communicate the musical sounds we make or imagine? Talk about harmonies or rhythms so that other musicians could instantly understand? Get ideas on paper, to share them accurately and easily? Music theory! It’s about understanding music more deeply, communicating music more clearly, and creating music with a much bigger musical toolbox! Whether you have no theory at all, a few piano lessons in second grade, or a lot of knowledge with big gaps, music theory IS for you.

Piano Literature with Jerome Reed - McMeen 114

We'll be listening to the latest, newest, hottest music written for the piano in the 1850s. Beethoven's now old school and Chopin is the latest craze. 

Worship and the Arts with Randy Gill - McMeen 206 

An exploration of how music, theatre, video and film, architecture, the spoken and written word and the visual arts can both reflect and help shape Christian faith. Through lectures, discussions and conversations with guest artists and practitioners, students consider the ways God can be seen in their own art and in the work of others.

Catalog and Portfolio I with Don Chaffer and Brown Bannister - CEA 102

Designed to instruct upper-level students in the creation, imaging, and marketing of a competitive song catalog or music production portfolio.

Ben Blasko Film Music Lecture - Burton 200 

Dr. Blasko will go through a short presentation about film music and its uses in modern 
contexts. He will also go through what film music experiences are happening at 
Lipscomb. 

 

11:00a

University Chorale with Matt Taylor - McMeen 206 

Come sing with Lipscomb’s SATB choir! All levels of singing abilities and backgrounds are welcome. We rehearse and perform choral music from a wide variety of genres and eras. There is something for everyone! Our rehearsals are low-stress but high-performing, and focused on ensemble musicianship. 

Introduction to Music Theory with Lisa Kacos - McMeen 142

How do we communicate the musical sounds we make or imagine? Talk about harmonies or rhythms so that other musicians could instantly understand? Get ideas on paper, to share them accurately and easily? Music theory! It’s about understanding music more deeply, communicating music more clearly, and creating music with a much bigger musical toolbox! Whether you have no theory at all, a few piano lessons in second grade, or a lot of knowledge with big gaps, music theory IS for you.

Intro to Audio Tech with Jeff McPherson - Burton 200 

This is a course that covers the theoretical underpinnings of audio. We cover questions like: How does sound propagate and how do our ears perceive sound? What is an eq? How does a compressor work? What makes a microphone the right choice for an instrument or vocalist?

Live Concert and Venue Management with Rusty Harmon - Theater 106

The concert and touring industry functions through an orchestrated effort between artists, venues, promoters, agents, managers, road crew, and techs. Concerts and Venue Management presents proven live music career strategies, covering every aspect of putting on a live show, from rehearsing and soundchecks to promotions, marketing, and contracts. In an era when performing live is more essential than ever, this course is a guide for getting your show on the road and making a living from music.

 

12:00p

Lunch with Current Students and School of Music Faculty - The Caf

Audition Rehearsal Times:

Small practice rooms with upright Steinway pianos will be available to reserve from 12-3p. A sign-up sheet will be sent out once you are given your audition time. 

 

1:00p

School of Music Audition Times - Locations assigned by School of Music after registration

Aural Skills I with Simon Yeh - Burton 155

Training  the musician’s ear is vital to success as a musician. Come and learn the ins and outs of how aural skills will help you as an artist, educator, performer, and overall listener. We promise it is more than do-re-mi and clapping rhythms. This class blends together both the musical experience and dictation with a goal of excellence.

Commercial Ensemble: Record with Don Chaffer - CEA 102 

The RECORD Ensemble is different from our other Commercial Ensembles because where the others' final destination is the stage, this class is the recordings. We come in every week, and, for four hours every Monday, record songs by both our Ensemble songwriters and outside songwriters, and we record those in a variety of different approaches with students overseeing the whole process: production, studio management, engineering, playing, and artistry. The ensemble is housed in the recording studio so these moments happen in real time and would love to have anyone to come be a participant and observer.

Student Meet & Greet - Dean's Suite (Lower Level of Ezell)

Meet current School of Music students and ask them awkward questions. Light refreshments will be served. 

2:00p

School of Music Audition Times - Locations assigned by School of Music after registration

Sanctuary with Randy Gill - Ezell 241

Come listen and sing along with members of Sanctuary, our auditioned small praise and worship ensemble.

Introduction to Music Theory with Jeff McPherson - McMeen 142

What do those scribbles on the staff have to do with making music? This is a class covering the notation of music so we can gather groups of musicians to perform on the same piece of music!

Commercial Ensemble: Record with Don Chaffer - CEA 102  (Second half of class)

The RECORD Ensemble is different from our other Commercial Ensembles because where the others' final destination is the stage, this class is the recordings. We come in every week, and, for four hours every Monday, record songs by both our Ensemble songwriters and outside songwriters, and we record those in a variety of different approaches with students overseeing the whole process: production, studio management, engineering, playing, and artistry. The ensemble is housed in the recording studio so these moments happen in real time and would love to have anyone to come be a participant and observer.

 

3:00p

Q & A Panel with Current Students - Ward Hall

 

4:00p-4:30p

Meet with Individual Faculty:

• Coho (Commercial House) Lobby - John Thompson (Music Industry Studies)
• Coho (Commercial House) Classroom - Brown Bannister, Jeff McPherson, and Don Chaffer (Commercial Music - Production and Songwriting) 
• McMeen 110 - Jenny Snodgrass (Academic Director, Audition and Scholarship Questions)
• McMeen 114 - Jerry Reed (Piano Performance)
• McMeen 118 - Donna King (Music History and Music Theory)
• McMeen 122 - Matt Taylor (Director of Choral Studies and Music Ed)

 

5:00p - 6:00p

Wind Ensemble Concert - Collins Auditorium

 

* Please note that parents and family members may be asked to wait in the lobby during class periods due to limited space. 

Each student must register in order to participate in the Lipscomb School of Music Immersion Day. Registration is Closed.

A map of the university with parking areas can be found here.

Visitor Parking will be available in the West Garage specifically for Immersion Day guests. A parking pass will be sent out to students to print at home before arrival. Please place this pass on your dashboard. 

Students who are interested in auditioning for the School of Music at Lipscomb University will have the opportunity to audition live with our faculty on Immersion Day!

• For this one day, we are waiving the pre-screening requirement for our Immersion Day student participants. 
• Please review the Audition Guidelines page for more information on what to prepare for your live audition.
• The School of Music will be assigning your audition time during the day. You may be pulled out of either your 1:00p or 2:00p class choice to accommodate this audition.
• Students are highly encouraged to apply to the School of Music before your audition on October 9th in order to receive a timely decision. 
• Practice rooms will be available in the afternoon for students who are auditioning on Immersion Day. An email will be sent out confirming you audition time and access to this sheet. 
• If you are in need of an accompanist to play with you during you audition, please reach out to muisc [at] lipscomb.edu (subject: Accompanist%20Request%20%28Immersion%20Day%29) at least 2 weeks prior to this event. 

Any questions can be directed to music [at] lipscomb.edu