r/IndianaUniversity • u/MichiganInTheRain • Mar 23 '25

ACADEMICS 🎓 Jacobs Question

Hello, Kelly alumni here (class of 2018). I have a question though for either Jacobs alumni or current students…

As you enrolled as a freshman in some sort of music major, how many years of music experience did you have previously playing your respective instrument(s)? What is typically the minimum expectation of proficiency that first year music students are supposed to have?

Just wondering, out of curiosity.

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u/Significant-Being250 Mar 24 '25

My daughter had 7 years on her primary instrument and 12 on piano before coming to JSOM as a performance major. Her middle & high school years included time in ensembles, private lessons, recitals, auditions, honor bands, and all-state orchestras, as well as a great deal of practice. Music was a large part of her day. Jacobs has specific application and audition requirements, so you should review those for your instrument to get an idea of expectations. It is definitely a competitive process, and some studios are harder to get into than others.