Department of Music

Bachelor of Music Education 

1. Develop and express music judgments through solo performances (Intellectual Skills - Critical Thinking)
2. Identify current national and state music education standards (Specialized Knowledge)
3. Demonstrate strategies associated with teaching general music curricula (Specialized Knowledge
4. Conduct research on a specialized topic in music that results in a well-organized document or oral presentation (Intellectual Skills – Communication Fluency)
5. Demonstrate teaching techniques in an instrumental or vocal setting. (Specialized Knowledge)_
6. Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership. (Personal and Social Responsibility)
7. Find relevant sources of information, evaluate information critically, and apply the information appropriately and effectively to specific purposes. (Information Literacy)

Teacher Education

8. Demonstrate mastery of major area’s content knowledge and pedagogical strategies through fieldwork with learners in professional settings. (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning)
9. Design and establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students. (Specialized Knowledge/Applied Learning)
10. Plan and deliver effective instruction to students, based on research-based pedagogical practices. (Communication Literacy/Information Literacy)
11. Collect and analyze student assessment data and use results to inform planning and instruction. (Quantitative Fluency)
12. Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership. (Personal and Social Responsibility)

Bachelor of Music: Music Performance

1. Develop and express music judgments through solo performances (Critical Thinking)
2. Demonstrate knowledge of music history and music theory in oral and written presentations. (Communication Fluency)
3. Synthesize knowledge of repertory and pedagogy specific to the student’s instrument. (Specialized Knowledge)
4. Create a digital portfolio and create their own marketing and/or business brand that reflects current trends in the music profession. (Communication Fluency)
5. Identify ethical and social challenges in the music industry. (Personal and Social Responsibility)
6. Find relevant sources of information, evaluate information critically, and apply the information appropriately and effectively to specific purposes. (Information Literacy)

Bachelor of Music with Electives Studies in Business

1. Develop and express music judgments through solo performances (Critical Thinking)
2. Create materials for effective marketing in the arts field (Communication Fluency)
3. Apply music industry concepts to an approved capstone, which may consist of a senior presentation and/or recital (Applied Learning)
4. Produce digital audio projects through multi-track recording, sequencing and editing using industry standard software (Applied Learning)
5. Identify ethical and social challenges in the music industry. (Personal and Social Responsibility)
6. Find relevant sources of information, evaluate information critically, and apply the information appropriately and effectively to specific purposes. (Information Literacy)

Bachelor of Arts: Music (Liberal Arts)

1. Develop and express music judgments through solo performance. (Critical Thinking)
2. Use understanding of music to formulate insights, perspectives, or demonstrate practical applications relating to other disciplines. (Specialized Knowledge)
3. Conduct research on a specialized topic in music that results in a well-organized document or oral presentation. (Communication Fluency)
4. Identify ethical and social challenges in the music industry. (Personal and Social Responsibility)
5. Find relevant sources of information, evaluate information critically, and apply the information appropriately and effectively to specific purposes. (Information Literacy)

MISSION: Prepare musicians for the 21st Century

VISION: Provide high level musical and technical training, complemented by diverse professional and entrepreneurial skills.

PURPOSES:

• Raise the artistic level of the community
• Prepare students for a wide variety of 21st century careers
• Provide high-level ensemble experiences
• Serve as a musical resource and cultural center for the university and community
• Train students in current technology and pedagogy
• Respect classical traditions while exploring contemporary genres
• Inspire future music educators, leaders and advocates
• Promote a positive learning environment with a high level of student-faculty interaction