The faculty and staff of the Department of Music develop each student as an individual who will possess the necessary knowledge and skills in music to pursue a career in music and to continue learning and participating in music. The faculty and staff are experts in music who are committed to providing high- quality instruction and music performance experiences and who develop in each student musical abilities in performance, intellect, creativity, communication, and teaching.
We demonstrate a strong caring commitment to the individual that is emphasized through intentional advising, yearly student evaluations, and a commitment to helping students have unique and individual experiences through studying music. We create an atmosphere that is inclusive and is founded on close faculty-student interaction and collaboration and which aids in the development of self-motivated learners who have the ability to apply and transfer concepts and knowledge.
Because of our commitment to student development and to the Liberal Arts in Practice, the Department of Music encourages and often requires special projects that require student initiative, faculty-student collaboration, and application of classroom knowledge to real-world settings.
In our classrooms, rehearsals, and as a department we develop:
