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    school of music immersion day

    monday, october 7, 2024 at 7:30 am until 5:00 pm


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    1 university park dr
    nashville, tn 37204
    united states

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    session one - please choose one of the following:

    identity and artistry with don chaffer

    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.

    music lobby hangs with current students

    music theory ii with donna king

    explore the world of diatonic harmony and the techniques artists use as they work with triads and seventh chords to create both popular and classical music. we encourage making music through music theory, so you’ll find yourself playing and singing along as you experience voice leading and harmonic progression.

    ssa choir for university chorale with matt taylor

    come sing with lipscomb’s ssa 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.

    session two - please choose one of the following:

    film music lectures with ben blasko

    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.

    introduction to music theory with lisa kacos

    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.

    post tonal theory with jerome reed

    the history of electronic music begins around 1901 when thaddeus cahill constructed a working model of the mark i telharmonium. this was followed by a number of different experimental instruments, most of which we no longer use: the trautonium, the ondes martenot, the theremin, the buchla, the moog synthesizer, the synclavier, the fairlight, and the yamaha dx-7. we'll look at these early instruments, listen to the sounds they made, and explore how they made them.


    worship and the arts with randy gill

    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.

    session three - please choose one of the following:

    intro to audio tech with jeff mcpherson 

    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?

    introduction to music theory with ben blasko 

    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.

    pep band with dr ronda depriest

    do you have school spirit and love playing at athletic events with huge crowds and great music!?! bring your horn and be a wild bison for part of your immersion day! the 世界杯2022预选赛录像回放 “wild bison” pep band promotes the advancement of the university through performance of contemporary jazz, rock, and popular music at specific athletic and student events around campus. this is your chance to be a wild bison!

    session four - please choose one of the following:

    school of music audition

    music entrepreneurship with jeff mcpherson

    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.

    songwriters in the round/q & a panel w/ current students

    this session will begin with several of our songwriting majors performing their latest originals. following performances, students from each area will be available to lead a q and a.

    session five - please choose one of the following:

    aural skills ii with simon yeh

    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.

    catalog and portfolio i with don chaffer and brown bannister

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

    introduction to music theory with jeff mcpherson

    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!

    music industry studies workshop with john j thompson

    record labels, music publishers, booking agencies, managers, streaming, live venues, publicists… what is the “music industry” anyway? join professor john j. thompson, our director of music industry studies for a survey of today’s music industry and how lipscomb prepares students to thrive in this exciting and challenging environment as artists, songwriters, producers, and future leaders.

    sanctuary with randy gill 

    come listen and sing along with members of sanctuary, our auditioned small praise and worship ensemble.

    session six - please choose one of the following:
    school of music auditions (seniors only)

    music showcase