* To educate and train student musicians for successful carreers as teachers; performers; composers; therapists and scholars
Objective
Music History
Students will be able to identify and perform music from the Renaissance, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century and modern periods.
Indicator
Music History
A grade of at least "C" in all histroy courses required in the major.
Criterion
Musical Periods
S.tudents can identify music by listening to short parts of selected works
Finding
"drop the needle"
Students are doing very well, according to tests and evaluations, with identifying major periods of music from brief musical examples
Action
History Sequence Change
We are restructuring the theory sequence both in terms of course content and number of required courses.
Objective
Music Theory
Develop an understanding and practical application of music theory including scales, chords/progressions, form and analysis.
Indicator
Music Theory
Students will have at least a "C" grade in all theory classes.
Criterion
Grading
Students will be required to have a "C" or better in each theory course before being allow to continue the sequence
Finding
Grading is not consistent
Grading in different sections of theory is not consistent between instructors
Action
Restructure Theory Sequence
We are restructuring the theory sequence and making sure each class is equivalent to other sections.
Goal
Recruit And Retain Excellent Students
To recruit and retain excellent undergraduate and graduate students that excell both academically and musically
Objective
Performance Skills
Develop performance ability at an appropriate level and difficulty to represent pre-professional performance. Knowledge of repertoire and performance practice unique to the student's instrument/voice is essential.
Indicator
Performance skills
Tone quality - representative and charactoristic of the instrument of voice including performance practices of the various periods or styles of music.
Criterion
Juries
Students must pass their juries at a level appropriate to their class standing
Finding
Student Juries
Students indicate that they are often not clear about what is expected of them at juries and therefore cannot prepare well.
Indicator
Rhythms
Rhythems will be accurate and played in the correct style.
Criterion
Complex Rhythms at tempo
Students need to play complex rhythms at that appropriate tempos
Finding
Rhythmic playing
Additioanl assessment is necessary to ensure all studios are requiring the same level of rhythmic playing/performance
Action
Restructure Jury Process
The faculty will meet to clarify and simplify the Jury process so it is clear and understandable for students
Objective
Music Training
Provide excellent performance opportunities for students in a variety of ensembles.
Indicator
Training - Offer Variety Of Ensembles
Students should have the opportunity to play/perform in a variety of ensembles
Criterion
Ensembles each semester
Students should enroll in at leaat one ensemble each semester
Finding
Training - ensembles needed
We have a good variety of ensembles but need to add jazz combos, pop/country ensembles and more classical chamber ensembles
Action
Rhythms studio instruction
Each studio instructor will increase the focus on rhythmic playing/performing.
Action
Training - ensembles
In fall 08 we will offer chamber ensembles, and, if we are successful hiring a director of Jazz Studies, we will offer more small jazz, pop, country ensembles.
Goal
Curriclum Review
Complete the reveiw of the Music curriclum to include both undergraduate and graduate programs
Objective
Complete Undergraduate Review
Complete the review of undergraduate curriclum and submit paperwork for implementation in the fall 2008 semester
Indicator
120 Rule And Certification
The new degree plans must adher to the 120 unit rule or add units for appropriate certification in Music Ed
Criterion
NASM Standards
The degree plans must comply with NASM Standards
Finding
Degree Restructuring
We are completing the restructuring of the BA, BM, and MM degrees to meet NASM standards and other guidelines.
Action
Submit Changes to Catalog
The degree plans will be submitted for implementation in the fall 2008 semester