Programs in the Department of Music

160 - Music - BA

AY 2011-2012 Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will recognize and respond to factual knowledge of music literature and history through its cultural and historical perspective.

2. Students will recognize and re-create concepts related to sequential music theory including developing music notational skills on a computer utilizing the appropriate software.

3. Students will perform and develop the basic utilization of fine motor skills related to keyboard skills.

4. Students will perform skillfully in chamber ensemble performance or accompanying (for keyboard majors).

5. Students will perform and develop basic utilization of fine motor skills related to conducting.

6. Students will perform and develop basic utilization of fine motor skills in their chosen field of applied study.

161 - Music - BM

AY 2011-2012 Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will recognize and respond to factual knowledge of music literature and history through its cultural and historical perspectives.

2. Students will recognize, identify, analyze and recreate concepts related to sequential music theory while possessing the necessary keyboard and sight singing skills along with a working knowledge of music notation software.

3. Students will possess appropriate performance skills for solo and ensemble performance in a variety of repertoire.

4. Students will possess the skills necessary to become a professional composer including a thorough knowledge of the techniques of composition and the supporting knowledge of orchestration, score study, music notation, MIDI computer music and twentieth century techniques.

5. Students will perform and demonstrate basic utilization of fine motor skills related to  the fundamental and advanced skills in instrumental and choral conducting.

681 - Music Education - BME

AY 2011-2012 Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will recognize and respond to factual knowledge of music literature and history through its cultural and historical perspectives.

2. Students will recognize and respond to sequential music theory including developing music notational skills on a computer utilizing the appropriate software.

3. Students will develop performance skills for solo and ensemble performance through a variety of repertoire.

4. Students will synthesize and develop pedagogy appropriate to the selected music educational career.

5. Graduates will perform and develop basic utilization of fine motor skills related to conducting.