Can I take classes in the fine and performing arts disciplines without having to declare a major or minor in the field?
Given the openness and flexibility of our curriculum, all students are welcomed to take courses in the fine and performing arts regardless of whether or not they are majors or minors in the discipline. An audition is not required in order for students to enroll in classes or even to major or minor in the arts. However, to gain entrance into the music major, as either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music student, candidates are required to audition in person as outlined in the arts merit scholarship website—though the opportunity to minor in music, take classes, arrange for private lessons, and audition for department ensembles and performing groups is open to all students on campus. Arts merit scholarship winners are required, in order to maintain their awards throughout their undergraduate experience, to meet curricular expectations as outlined in the arts merit scholarship website: www.bucknell.edu/admissions/arts.
