Students majoring in Music will:
- Develop the ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually with elements of music such as rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, and form.
- Develop an understanding of and the ability to read and realize a range of musical notation styles.
- Become familiar with a wide array of musical styles and genres and their cultural and historical
- Develop the ability to theoretically analyze a variety of musics.
- Hone skills in basic music writing, creation, and composition.
- Expand their skill level in researching and writing critically about music.
- Develop skills of collaborative musicianship through participation in ensemble contexts or applied study.
- Work with and understand music technology and computers in the context of composition, songwriting, and historical practice.
Music department offerings are designed to provide an understanding of music through a study of music history, culture, theory, technology, and creation, as well as performance opportunities. The curriculum is designed to integrate musicology, music theory, music technology, and music creation across a range of musical genres and styles, while providing ensemble and applied music instruction as a basis for connecting practical and analytical aspects of the discipline. Students who complete a music major can pursue graduate study but can also apply their knowledge of music to performing arts administration, music therapy, sound engineering, and music business applications.
