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The Music Department educates Music Majors in the university setting through a Music Major and professional programs in Choral and Instrumental Music Education. Music Majors should attain an understanding of the historical, theoretical, pedagogical and cultural principles which have contributed to the art music tradition, as well as competence in performance. The department educates all students (Music Majors/Minors and the general student of any major), both individually and collaboratively, through appropriate courses in:

The Music Department seeks to shape “an integrative environment for learning which stresses intellectual challenge, open inquiry, collaborative scholarship and artistic creativity.” (CSB+SJU Coordinate Mission Statement).

As a faculty, we want to create this environment by:

  1. broadening and deepening the knowledge and understanding of all aspects of music through research and publication, and
  2. enriching the lives of students, faculty, and communities – on both the national and international level – with performances of a wide variety of music.

The excellence, authenticity, and originality of these performances will also serve as models for future performances by students and provide a basis for developing informed and critical listening skills.

CREATE and PERFORM
Institutional Learning Goal: Live Courageously

Outcomes:
a. Students will embrace the challenges of musical preparation and performance.
b. Students will develop artistic, technical, and collaborative understanding through individual lessons and ensemble experiences.

BUILD MUSICAL and ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Institutional Learning Goal: Think Deeply

Outcomes:
a. Students will demonstrate continued growth in musicianship skills.
b. Students will understand and apply the elements of music as evidenced in evolving historical and cultural contexts.

CONNECT MUSIC and the LIBERAL ARTS
Institutional Learning Goal: Embrace Difference

Outcomes:
a. Students will develop an understanding of various musical traditions, styles, and cultures.
b. Students will appreciate the connection between music study and other disciplines.
c. Students will understand the use of music as a means of self-expression and connection with others.