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Performing Arts

Music

Student Learning Outcomes

7/05/01

Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Music in Pedagogy
Music Major Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Music Education  

PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC

Graduates from the Bachelor of Arts in Music program will:

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

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

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

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MUSIC MAJOR CORE GENERAL OUTCOMES.

Graduates with a major in any music 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 skills of performance, aural analysis, score analysis, improvisation, and composition to solve musical problems.
  9. Use knowledge of history, musicology, and ethnomusicology to solve musical problems.

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PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Graduates from the Bachelor of Music Education Major program will:

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

  2. Have a working knowledge of music education in the U.S. schools.

  3. Be able to articulate a philosophy of music education.

  4. Be familiar with standard music curricula, particularly the National Standards for Music Education and the Utah Core Curriculum.

  5. Be able to prepare effective lesson plans for music classes and ensemble rehearsals.

  6. Diagnose and prescribe appropriate content and techniques according to the music learning sequence for all levels and types of learners.

  7. Have competent conducting technique and rehearsal techniques for a variety of ensemble situations.

  8. Have a working knowledge of instrumental and vocal techniques appropriate for teaching.

  9. Have a working knowledge of appropriate instructional materials and their use.

  10. Develop skills in the administration of the school music program.

  11. Understand and be able use effective classroom management skills.

  12. Be able to demonstrate performing competence.
  13. Use skills of performance, aural analysis, score analysis, improvisation, and composition to solve problems of music teaching and learning.
  14. Use knowledge of history, musicology, and ethnomusicology to solve problems of music teaching and learning.

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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.

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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/or teaching literature.

  5. Have knowledge of and be able to demonstrate the fundamentals of effective music pedagogy.

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

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