ereks mom Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 ...to earn a B.A. in music, if your plan was to use your music for writing & performing Christian praise/worship music in retreats/camps/etc.? I'm asking this on behalf of my son, who is a sophomore music major contemplating a transfer from his small, private Christian college to a state college or university in Georgia. You might have seen my post earlier this week where I mentioned that the music department at his college is being eliminated as of the end of Spring Semester 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Attended Mercer University in Macon. His father was our band director and a professional musician. I believe my classmate is a minister of some sort. http://www2.mercer.edu/Music/GraduateMusicStudies.htm hth K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I would simply look for an excellent music program, not specifically a Christian one, because good music is good music. The same musical principles apply, regardless of the lyrics. That said, he might like a campus that has a Campus Crusade For Christ or other Christian group that incorporates music into the worship portion of their meetings, in order to network and get some hands-on practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 Attended Mercer University in Macon. His father was our band director and a professional musician. I believe my classmate is a minister of some sort. http://www2.mercer.edu/Music/GraduateMusicStudies.htm hth K Mercer surely has changed a lot over the past 25 or so years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Is Wesleyan still all-women? They have a fabulous music department. Would he consider Alabama or does he need to stay in GA (does he have the in-state scholarship?)? Samford has a good music department. If he'd consider SMU, we could adopt him :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Is Wesleyan still all-women? They have a fabulous music department. Would he consider Alabama or does he need to stay in GA (does he have the in-state scholarship?)? Samford has a good music department. If he'd consider SMU, we could adopt him :) Now wait a minute. If he's going to come to TX for music...well...I haven't *heard* anything about the music prog at SMU. I know UNT is pretty big (for music), in these parts, at least. I've heard that SWBTS is a big deal, in the Christian music aspect, depending on what his plans are. BUT everyone who's ever known me well has had an epiphany at some point: You're NOT tone-deaf! they cry in amazement. So I probably shouldn't even be posting to this thread. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I have a friend whose son considered attending Ga. State for music. My recollection is that both were impressed with their music program. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 Is Wesleyan still all-women? They have a fabulous music department. Would he consider Alabama or does he need to stay in GA (does he have the in-state scholarship?)? Samford has a good music department. If he'd consider SMU, we could adopt him :) He does get Georgia's HOPE scholarship -- $3500 per year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Now wait a minute. If he's going to come to TX for music...well...I haven't *heard* anything about the music prog at SMU. I know UNT is pretty big (for music), in these parts, at least. I've heard that SWBTS is a big deal, in the Christian music aspect, depending on what his plans are. BUT everyone who's ever known me well has had an epiphany at some point: You're NOT tone-deaf! they cry in amazement. So I probably shouldn't even be posting to this thread. ;) :lol: I forgot about UNT - but he could live with us and (kinda sorta) walk to SMU :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 He does get Georgia's HOPE scholarship -- $3500 per year. Would Covenant College work? Fabulous location. Strong Christian heritage. What about Berry College in Rome? It's in a pretty location as well. I know nothing about the music dept. at either though:001_huh: I'm sorry you're facing this situation! Argh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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