The Department of Music’s music holdings (e.g., books, recordings, scores) are housed in the Velma K. Waters Library. Currently, Sarah Northam is the designated faculty liaison for the Department of Music. Students may also reach out to Ms. Northam for research and library assistance. Music materials are located on the fifth floor of the library and can be located through the library’s OneSearch tool. Library materials may be checked out at the Circulation Desk using their CWID. Music scores not owned by the library can be requested using Interlibrary Loan. Students may listen to audio materials on the 1st floor of the library by checking out study room 158B – 158E. Students may only listen to recordings in the library; they may not check out audio materials. Additionally, the Library has acquired subscriptions to a wide variety of online reference, audio, and video resources. Students may access these resources using their MyLeo login credentials. Students must be currently enrolled to check out materials and access online resources.
The Music Department awards the Music Scholarship and Housing Scholarship and determines the amount according to the talent and musicianship displayed by the student in the audition, the ensemble need for the instrument or voice type, and the student’s proposed major. Scholarships are extended to the student each successive year for a total of four years subject to the student’s:
At the end of each semester, the Scholarship Committee, comprising the division heads and the Department Head, reviews the academic progress of all students receiving a Music Scholarship. (NB: The Scholarship Office assesses the eligibility of students receiving the Housing Scholarship.) At that time, the Committee terminates the scholarship of any student who does not meet the stated GPA and enrollment requirements or places that student on scholarship probation or suspension. Regardless, the Committee notifies the student of the action in writing.
Music Scholarships and Housing Scholarships appear as a credit on the student’s bill. In general, students’ accounts are credited with the scholarship and waiver, usually in the first three weeks of the semester.
The University and the department require all students on scholarship to be enrolled in a minimum of 15 credit hours. Exceptions to this rule are considered on a case-by-case basis. To request an exemption, complete the 15-hour scholarship exemption request form available on the Music Department website (in the resources for current students). Your request will be reviewed by your division head and by the department head.
The Music Department also awards endowed scholarships to music majors according to the terms and criteria established by each endowment. In general, these awards go to continuing music majors who have demonstrated exceptional musicianship, academic achievement, departmental involvement and service to the department. Near the start of the Spring semester, you will receive an email from the Music Department that will contain more information and the application link. The scholarship applications are typically due in March with awardees notified by the end of the Spring Semester. For more information, visit www.tamu-commerce.academicworks.com
Students at Texas A&M-Commerce have the opportunity to join an honorary music student organizations. These organizations provide academic recognition for the members, service to the Department, and the opportunity for social interaction among those interested in music. Students may learn more about and join these organizations each spring.
The music organizations comprise:
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