Student Learning Outcomes
Principal Performance Area (Lower Division Sequence):
a. demonstrate functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level.
b. perform a cross-section of repertoire.
Secondary Performance Area/Keyboard Competency (Lower Division Sequence):
a. demonstrate functional keyboard skills to support musicianship at the appropriate level.
Harmony & Analysis (Lower Division Sequence):
a. identify/describe common elements and organizational patterns of music and their aural and verbal analysis.
b. identify/describe musical forms, processes, and structures.
Aural Skills & Analysis (Lower Division Sequence):
a. produce and recognize music at the appropriate level.
Ensemble Performance (Lower Division Sequence):
a. demonstrate artistry and technical skills in an ensemble setting.
b. demonstrate collaborative competency and knowledge of the ensemble’s repertoire.
History & Repertoire (Lower Division Sequence):
a. describe music history and identify repertoire through the present time, including the study and experience of musical languages and cultures.
Principal Performance Area (Upper Division Sequence):
a. demonstrate functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level.
b. perform a cross-section of repertoire.
Ensemble Performance (Upper Division Sequence):
a. demonstrate artistry and technical skills in an ensemble setting.
b. demonstrate collaborative competency and knowledge of the ensemble’s repertoire.
Music Conducting (Upper Division Sequence):
a. work as a leader, and in collaboration, on matters of musical interpretation.
Revenue Stream Research:
a. understand all forms of monetization as they apply to the music industry.”
Recording Student Learning Outcomes:
a. solve technical and artistic problems while preparing recorded products for various purposes/settings.
b. use recording equipment in applicable recording situations.
“Music Industry Business Plan Development:
a. produce a formal business plan strategy based on current music industry research.”
Music Industry Business Plan Development:
a. produce a formal business plan strategy based on current music industry research.
Program Requirements
Students are required to achieve 4 credits of music industry practicum (internships). There are opportunities in the immediate campus area during the academic year and numerous opportunities with high-profile music industry businesses in major metropolitan areas such as New York City.
- Music Requirements: 60 credits
- Music Industry Requirements: 30 credits
- Academic Requirements: 30 credits
Students must complete a total of 120 degree credits for the Music Industry, BMus. This includes 30 credits of liberal arts and science courses.