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Baylor University • School of Music
One Bear Place, No. 97408
Waco, TX 76798
(254) 710-3571; Fax (254) 710-1191
deloris_acevedo[at]NOSPAMbaylor.edu
William V. May, Dean
Michael Jacobson, Associate Dean
Deloris Acevedo, Administrative Secretary, Music School Dean's Office

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1921
Undergraduate students: 300
Graduate students: 60
Doctoral students: 0
Full-time professors: 60
Part-time instructors: 12
Student-Teacher ratio: 6:1
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 125
(within major: 52; within minor: 21)
Teaching certification: yes
Internship required: yes
Recording facility: yes
Scholarships available: yes
Scholarships are available by audition in all areas within the School of Music. Call for specific audition dates.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: School of Music at (254) 710-1161.

Accreditations/Affiliations
National Association of Schools of Music
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Texas Association of Music Schools

Baylor University's School of Music offers a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music with approximately 360 music majors currently enrolled in the department. An all-level music teaching certificate can be obtained through the department. The university has three recording studios, three rehearsal studios, and a complete MIDI lab. The Moody Library houses the complete Bob Darden collection of Gospel and Contemporary Christian music (more than 10,000 albums, cassettes, compact discs and videos). Performance opportunities include the Baylor Symphony Orchestra, the Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and seven choral ensembles. Performances and recital facilities include the Jones Concert Hall (1000 seats), Meadows Recital Hall (200 seats), Markham Recital Hall (50 seats), Roxy Grove Recital Hall (500 seats), and Waco Hall (2000 seats).

Overall enrollment: 14,000
Typical undergraduate tuition: 24,490

McLennan Community College • Commercial Music Program
1400 College Drive
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 299-8283; (254) 299-8000; Fax (254) 299-8242
rpage[at]NOSPAMmclennan.edu
Robert Page, Commercial Music Coordinator
Donald C. Balmos, Division Director
Marisa Silva, Divison Secretary

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1980
Undergraduate students: 124
Graduate students:
Doctoral students:
Full-time professors: 9
Part-time instructors: 6
Student-Teacher ratio: NA
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 60-72
(within major: 45-50; within minor: NA)
Teaching certification: no
Internship required: yes
Recording facility: yes
Scholarships available: yes
Competitive scholarships are offered.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Commercial Music Program at (254) 299-8278.

Accreditations/Affiliations
Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association
National Association of Music Business Institution
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

The Commercial Music Program awards five AAS degrees in: performance, audio technology; songwriting; music industry management, and venue and talent management. One Year Certificates are awarded in: performance; songwriting; and music industry management. Marketable Skills Certificates are awarded in: performance; songwriting; music industry management, venue and talent management and sound reinforcement. Program facilities include: a 48-track analog recording studio; a Spectral Hard Disk recording/editing studio; post and preproduction suites; a MIDI suite and lab; two performance halls; and four rehearsal rooms and practice rooms. The Commercial Music Program is very proud of its placement record which easily exceeds the state requirement of 85% placement of all graduates. MCC offers financial aid and equal opportunity for all qualified students. The Music Department offers an Associate of Arts degree with emphasis in performance and/or music education. The required courses within this degree are fully transferable to a four-year university Commercial Music performances opportunities include over 14 bands and ensembles studying these styles; rock, country, bluegrass, contemporary Christian, jazz, Gospel, rap, hip hop, Tejano, mariachi, ska and pop. Other styles are added as needed. Commercial Music students are also encouraged to participate in the College's Transfer Music Program's choir and bands. Performance facilities include the Performing Arts Center (350 seats) and Fine Arts Center (140 seats); please call (254) 299-8283 for more information. The Bosque River Stage with 530 stadium seats and 250+ lawn seats is managed by venue management students.

Overall enrollment: 8,000
Typical undergraduate tuition: NA

Texas State Technical College • Media Communications and Information Department 2
3801 Campus Drive
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 867-4856; (254) 799-3611
tommy.mcgee[at]NOSPAMtstc.edu
Tommy McGee, Chair
Cheryl Chapline, Instructor
Sandra Thomas, Instructor, Photoshop, MC1
Karen Nicols, Department Secretary

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1974
Undergraduate students: 92
Graduate students:
Doctoral students:
Full-time professors: 5
Part-time instructors: 0
Student-Teacher ratio: 1:18
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 72
(within major: NA; within minor: NA)
Teaching certification: no
Internship required: yes
Recording facility: yes
Scholarships available: no
Scholarship coordinator and phone: NA

Accreditations/Affiliations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

The Media Communications and Information Department program offers an Associate of Applied Science degree. The degree can be completed in five semesters (18 months). A few of the courses offered include: digital sound, composition I and II, TV studio production, copyright and ethical issues, electronic publishing, digital video, and an internship opportunity. The MCI facilities include a video production studio, an audio production lab, photography darkrooms and PC and Macintosh computer labs.

Overall enrollment: 7,500
Typical undergraduate tuition: $800