MUSIC DEPARTMENT PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The music major requires the development of evaluative skills in teaching and performance. Upon completion of the music education program, students will:

1. gain proficiency in reading and writing music notation.
2. demonstrate the relationship among the elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, timbre, dynamics, form.
3. develop their ability to sing and to play musical instruments as individual and collaborative performers.
4. increase their aural and listening skills. analyze and interpret musical scores, both vocal and instrumental.
5. acquire historical perspective of musical genres and style periods.
6. demonstrate techniques of vocal/choral and instrumental pedagogy.
7. acquire skills in conducting choral and instrumental music.
8. apply music technology using software programs, keyboards, and recording equipment.
9. identify relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
10. advocate the function of music in local, national and global cultures.
11. synthesize and apply philosophies of music education.

DIRECT MEASURES for Program Outcomes

1. Music theory examinations, sophomore evaluation
2. Semester jury performance, senior recital (capstone experience)
3. Semester juries, ensemble performances, sophomore evaluation, senior recital
4. Final examinations in MUSI 1109/1110, MUSI 2209/2210, MUSI 3313/3314, MUSI 4429; PRAXIS II
5. Conducting performances, senior recital, video archive of performance
6. Examinations in MUSI 3313/3314, ensemble performance, senior recital, PRAXIS II
7. Applied pedagogy courses, student teaching (capstone)
8. Conducting performances, video archive of performance
9. Projects in MUSI 1111 including Finale, Pyware, and Cakewalk software; SmartMusic applied performance, and concert recording assignments
10. Student teaching, service learning experiences (MUSI 3328)
11. Oral presentation and examination in MUSI 1100 and MUSI 2206.
12. Methodology coursework, student teaching, PRAXIS II

All outcomes reflect accreditation requirements of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).