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Music Program Description The Music Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Music, and Bachelor of Music Degrees in Music Education and Music Performance. All education curricula prepare music majors for the teaching profession and prepare them for certification to teach K-12. The Performance curricula prepare students for a career in performance in their respective performance areas. All curricula prepare students for advanced studies at the graduate level. The unit also offers a variety of courses for non-majors. Mission The mission of the Music Program is to maintain both a level of academic excellence established by the university and a level of artistic achievement competitive with national standards. The Program promotes diverse musical experiences that cross cultural boundaries, the use of technology, interaction with the community served by the university, and contact with the larger musical community. Through these experiences, the student gains an awareness of his/her role in the university, local, national, and global community, and uses that awareness to develop personal goals for future efforts and achievements. Objectives To prepare effective teachers and proficient performers of vocal, keyboard and instrumental music. To provide a variety of courses to meet the needs of non-music majors so that they may broaden their professional backgrounds and be more well-rounded individuals. To provide the University and community with professional services and expertise and increase their awareness and knowledge of the musical arts. To provide a strong background for majors interested in graduate work in the performance areas of music, music education or other related fields. |
