Music, Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in music provides a liberal arts education with an emphasis in ethnomusicology, music history and literature, music theory and composition, or performance. Studies in music theory, applied performance, music literature, music history and piano, provide knowledge of the structure and expression of music within the historical context of musical genres. Students will also be able to apply their knowledge through singing or performing a musical instrument and they will be able to apply critical thinking skills when hearing musical sounds.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Satisfactory faculty evaluation of a student portfolio.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills Students will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Perform on an instrument or voice in solo and ensemble settings.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of common elements and organizational patterns of music.
3. Apply knowledge of historical and stylistic contexts to music performance and/or research.
4. Critically analyze and evaluate problems and issues in music and other disciplines.
5. Consistently and accurately discriminate aesthetic quality based upon sound musical reasoning.
6. Display effective verbal and written communication of musical judgments, criticisms and preferences.
7. Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, ideas, thoughts and feelings in music and other disciplines.
8. Demonstrate skills for effective collaboration.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Recital with accompanying program notes
• Project/recital/oral exam