PROGRAM GOALS

The Music program will foster creativity, preparing students for careers in the fields of creating, performing, and producing music and interdisciplinary works (Learning Outcomes 4, 6, 7).
The Music program will foster analytical and interpretative skills, preparing students for careers in diverse paths in the music industry of today (Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3).
The Music program will foster professional communication skills (Learning Outcome 5).

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students completing the Music Program will meet established expectations in the following areas:

Technological Literacy in Music
Explore and explain how technology has influenced the field of music.
Music and Culture/Identity
Examine and interpret ways that music expresses culture and identity in diverse settings.
Music in Historical/Global Perspectives
Understand and describe a selection of African American music, American music, popular genres, Western art music, and musical traditions from around the world.
Musicianship
Develop and apply competence in music notation, aural skills, and technical analysis.
Communication/Critical Thinking
Demonstrate abilities to research, synthesize, and articulate music-related topics in written and verbal communication.
Performance/Creative
Produce creative work or a performance that demonstrates skills relevant to the student’s concentration.
Technological Competency in Music
Employ current technologies relevant to the student’s concentration.

Music BA

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