PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR MUSIC MAJOR CORE:

Graduates with a major in any music degree program will:

1. Have writing skills and ability to conduct research.

2. Understand and be able to apply the basics of music theory, aural, and keyboard proficiency.

3. Have a working knowledge of the historical basis of the development of musical forms and genres.
4. Have a knowledge and understanding of music in its cultural context.
5. Be familiar with music technology in its various forms for teaching, composition, and scholarly pursuits.
6. Have a practical knowledge of performance practice in their particular ensemble performing areas.
7. Have knowledge of repertoire and technical studies in their major area of study.
8. Use of skills performance, aural analysis, score analysis, improvisation, and composition to solve musical problems.
9. Use of knowledge of history, musicology, and ethnomusicology to solve musical problems.

For each course (horizontal grid) which contributes to a specific outcome (vertical grid) place an X in the corresponding box.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN PEDAGOGY
COURSES CONTRIBUTING TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Outcome 1 is satisfied through the music core courses.

In addition to the Music Core Courses the following courses are required for the Bachelor of Music in Pedagogy. This degree has two sub-areas, Keyboard and Vocal. Not all of the courses below are required for each area.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR MUSIC PEDAGOGY:

Graduates from the Bachelor of Music in Pedagogy Major program will:

1. Have the competencies delineated in the Music Major General Outcomes.

2. Have a knowledge of pedagogical methods and materials in the appropriate discipline and the ability to evaluate the appropriateness of those methods with respect to individual teaching situations.

3. Be able to apply appropriate pedagogical knowledge and prepare effective lesson plans in a variety teaching situations.

4. Be able to establish and articulate a philosophy of music teaching and learning.

5. Demonstrate knowledge, experience and teaching skills for further graduate study in pedagogy or a career in music studio teaching.

6. Demonstrate competency in evaluating various music software and/or technologies as they relate to pedagogy.

7. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and rehearsal techniques of piano accompanying in a variety of settings.

8. Demonstrate knowledge of literature styles and performance practice in the student’s major performance area. Vocal majors will be able to sing in foreign languages.

9. Be able to demonstrate a high quality of performance competence in the student’s major area of study.

10. Have the skills necessary to prepare for performance independently in the student’s major performance area.

For each course (horizontal grid) which contributes to a specific outcome (vertical grid) place an X in the corresponding box.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE
COURSES CONTRIBUTING TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Outcome 1 is satisfied through the music core courses.

In addition to the Music Core Courses the following courses are required for the Bachelor of Music in Performance. This degree has three sub-areas, Keyboard, Instrumental, and Vocal. Not all of the courses below are required for each area.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR MUSIC PERFORMANCE:

Graduates from the Bachelor of Music in Performance Major program will:

1. Have the competencies delineated in the Music Major General Outcomes.

2. Be able to demonstrate a high quality of performing competence in their major area of study.

3. Have the skills necessary to prepare for performance independent of outside teaching and assistance.

4. Be able to articulate knowledge of applicable performance and teaching literature.

5. Have a knowledge of the fundamentals of music pedagogy.

6. Vocal majors will be able to sing in foreign languages.

For each course (horizontal grid) which contributes to a specific outcome (vertical grid) place an X in the corresponding box.