Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate skills for functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level and the ability to perform a cross-section of repertoire
2. Demonstrate functional keyboard skills to support musicianship at the appropriate level
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the common elements and organizational patterns of music and their aural and verbal analysis and a functional understanding of musical forms, processes, and structures
4. Demonstrate the ability to complete aural dictation at the appropriate level
5. Demonstrate growth in artistry and technical skills in an ensemble setting and collaborative competency and knowledge of ensemble repertoire
6. Demonstrate a functional knowledge of music history and repertoire through the present time, including the study and experience of musical languages and cultures
7. Demonstrate skills for functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level and the ability to perform a cross-section of repertoire
8. Demonstrate growth in artistry and technical skills in an ensemble setting and collaborative competency and knowledge of ensemble repertoire
9. Demonstrate knowledge and skills sufficient to work as a leader, and in collaboration, on matters of musical interpretation
10. Demonstrate skills for functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level andthe ability to compose a cross-section of repertoire
Program Requirements
In addition to the first-year/sophomore core program, students must complete 62 to 64 credits in other courses, as indicated below. To reflect preparation for upper-division recital(s), upper-division credits in the principal performance area increase from 2 to 4 credits per hour of instruction.