MUSIC COUGAR MAP
The Cougar Map is intended to guide you with suggestions for potential activities and career paths that can help you along your educational journey. Although everyone has different abilities, experiences and challenges, this Cougar Map can be used with the help of your advisors to prepare for the future you want with a clear vision of your college-to-career pathway. Please refer to the SXU Academic Catalog and academic planning resources for detailed degree requirements.
If you would like to print out the Cougar Map, please view the Music Cougar Map (PDF).
Competence (Major/minor, summer suggestions, academic research) |
First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year |
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Listen to a variety of recordings in multiple genres to expand your musical knowledge
and develop your interpretive intuition. Work with your applied teacher to start preparing for your Formal Admission Jury. Meet regularly with your Music advisor. |
Prepare audition repertoire and research the types of performers with successful auditions. |
Utilize the SXU Library's resources for both written and recorded forms of music. Work with your applied teacher to finalize your senior recital repertoire. |
Gain experience with industry-specific software like Finale, Sibelius, Pyware, Pro
Tools and Garage Band, which are available in the Music Computer Lab. Compile video and audio recordings of your performances and teaching that best represent you as a professional. |
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Character (Service, global perspective, study abroad, clubs/RSOs, volunteering)) |
Consider joining a student club or intramural sports team. Enroll in Cougars LEAD that supports leadership development and begin working on your leadership certificate. |
Visit the Center for International Education for study abroad opportunities. |
Take on a leadership role within a student club or organization. Actively volunteer for National Endowment for the Arts, Music in Our Schools Month, a non-profit group or other similar type of arts-related organization. |
Engage in the vibrant classical, new-music and jazz communities unique to the Chicagoland
region. |
Career Success (Career or grad school prep, internships, jobs) |
Complete your SXU Handshake profile for student employment with the help of the Center for SUCCESS. Find areas within the field of music and explore employment options. |
Create a LinkedIn profile and make connections within your academic and personal circles. Continue to build your personal collection of professional music recordings and scores. |
Audition for professional ensembles. |
Update your LinkedIn or other professional social media accounts. |