2024 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.

Music Theory II with Donna King - Burton 155

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.

University Chorale with Matt Taylor - McMeen 206

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.

Music Lobby Hangs with Current Students - McMeen Lobby

10:00a

Worship and the Arts with Randy Gill - Burton 200 

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.

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.

Post Tonal Theory with Jerome Reed - Burton 155

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.

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

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

Opportunity for vocalists:
11:00-11:30 Concert Choir Sample Rehearsal - McMeen 206
Come sing with Lipscomb's premier SATB ensemble. This advanced group sings a variety of exciting and challenging choral repertoire. Vising students can sing with Concert Choir for part of their rehearsal before heading to lunch.

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. 

12:00p

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?

Introduction to Music Theory with Ben Blasko - 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.

Pep Band with Dr Ronda DePriest - McMeen 206

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 Lipscomb University “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!

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

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.

Songwriters in the Round/Q & A Panel with Current Students - Ward Hall

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

2:00p

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 - Burton 155

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 - Dean's Suite

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.

Catalog & 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.

Aural Skills II with Simon Yeh - Burton 200

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.

3:00p

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

Music Showcase - Ward Hall

Our musical showcase will feature our Concert Choir, Chorale, and more! It will be a spectacular time to enjoy some of our wonderful vocal ensembles!

4:00p-4:30p

Meet with Individual Faculty - McMeen 206

• John Thompson (Music Industry Studies)
• Brown Bannister (Commercial Music - Production and Songwriting) 
• Jeff McPherson (Commercial Music - Production) 
• Don Chaffer (Commercial Music - Songwriting) 
• Jenny Snodgrass (Director, Audition and Scholarship Questions)
• Jerry Reed (Piano Performance)
• Donna King (Music History and Music Theory)
• Matt Taylor (Director of Choral Studies and Vocal Music Ed)
• Ben Blasko (Director of Instrumental Studies)
• Ronda DePriest (Director of Athletic Bands and Instrumental Music Ed)

5:00p - 6:00p

Immersion Day Concert - Collins Auditorium
Featuring the Wind Ensemble & Chamber Strings

* Please note that parents and family members are invited to join in for the Wind Ensemble Concert.

Registration is closed and has reached capacity! Thank you to all the students that have signed up to be a music major for the day! We are looking forward to having you on our campus and in our classrooms!
 

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

A map of the university can be found here.

Visitor Parking will be limited. More information will be sent after registration is complete.

Seniors and Transfers 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 15 minute audition time during the day based on area of interest. You may be pulled out of either your 1:00p or 3:00p class choice to accommodate this audition.
• Students are highly encouraged to apply to the School of Music before your audition on October 7th 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 a sign up sheet. 
• If you are in need of an accompanist to play with you during you audition, you must select that option as part of your registration. Our Accompanist Coordinator will be in contact to confirm the details.

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