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Conservatory of Music

Student Organizations

Organizations

Opportunities include social, political and community involvement. 

  • The Conservatory Student Senate is an organization elected by the students that considers and deals with issues that are of concern to Conservatory students. They have elected officers who work with the administration to address questions about their educational opportunities and who plan educational and social events for Conservatory students.

  • The collegiate chapter of music education’s national professional organization, the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) meets throughout the academic year to 1) raise awareness of music education as a profession, 2) develop resources and networks for music educators, and 3) provide a social and academic outlet for those interested in teaching music. Members participate in regional, state, and national conferences, workshops, and local events with schools and other collegiate organizations. Members receive published and on-line educational materials from both state and national levels.

  • The Pacific Music Therapy Association (PMTA) is a student organization affiliated with the American Association for Music Therapy Students (AMTAS) and Western Regional (WRAMTAS) organizations. PMTA sponsors service projects and supports networking and interaction among Pacific’s music therapy undergraduate and graduate students.

  • The Music Management Club hosts visiting music business professionals during the academic year and organizes and presents the Annual Music Business Symposium.

  • The Composers Club is comprised of students studying music composition. They organize, promote, produce, and present a concert of student compositions each semester.

  • Sigma Alpha Iota is a professional music fraternity for women whose purpose is to serve the field of music and do professional service in the Conservatory and the community.

  • Mu Phi Epsilon is a professional music fraternity for women whose purpose is to serve the field of music and do professional service in the Conservatory and the community.

  • Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is a professional music fraternity for men whose purpose is to serve the field of music and do professional service in the Conservatory and the community.

  • Committees.  Serving on faculty search committees, curriculum committees, and faculty evaluation committees give students an opportunity to shape the future of the Conservatory.

Employment

Part-time jobs include accompanists, librarians, office assistants, and Pacific Music Camp counselors, librarians, and instructors. Students can also work for the Director of Development in event organization and fundraising, and as production assistants for the Brubeck Institute.  Many students are employed as stagehands and ushers in the Faye Spanos Concert Hall which produces over 200 concerts, recitals, and other events each year.  Concert production includes training in sound and lighting control, and event management.