Provost & Academic Vice President

Student Learning Outcomes

Music  (B.M.)

 

All Music Options

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  1. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of music history and literature by defining important terms, identifying  characteristics of styles and genres through listening, and writing convincingly about music in historical and cultural  contexts.
  2. recognize, analyze, and describe the content and form of music using techniques and terminology appropriate to the  era and style.
  3. demonstrate the ability to recognize (hear), reproduce (sing), and record (notate) rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic relationships and hierarchies in music.
  4. demonstrate facility and command of instrumental or vocal techniques in a variety of musical styles while performing competently as a soloist, chamber musician, or as part of a large ensemble.

 

Applied Music Option

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: 

  1. demonstrate a high level of musical expression and technical proficiency on their principal instrument or voice and perform music of diverse periods, cultures, and styles. (Instrumental, Voice, and Piano Performance)  
  2. demonstrate mastery of jazz fundamentals in ensemble performance, improvisation, history, theory, composition and arranging. (Jazz Studies) 
  3.  employ a variety of methods to create well-constructed musical artworks that are unique and personal while also         mindful and respectful of the balance between centuries of historical precedent and current practices. (Composition)

 

Music Business Option

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:   

  1.   describe the scope of the music industry and identify career options in music publishing, recording, merchandising,            concert promotion, artist management, and arts administration. 

  2.  demonstrate competency in use of computer software programs and current music technology as they relate to the           music business, create professional job search materials, and apply interpersonal skills necessary to work in a team             setting.

 

Music Therapy Option

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: 

  1. demonstrate effective functional music skills in voice, piano, guitar, and percussion as set forth by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Professional Competencies for Functional Music Skills.
  2. demonstrate basic knowledge of clinical foundations areas and music therapy practice and the ability to synthesize knowledge.
  3. implement the music therapy treatment process demonstrating understanding of their professional role, collaboration, and legal, regulatory, and reimbursement issues pertinent to music therapy.

 

Teacher Education Option

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  1. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of techniques, strategies, pedagogies, and materials used in the professional settings of their area of specialization.

  2. meet the standards articulated in the Illinois State Board of Education’s standards, including the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards and Music Content Area Standards.