Music Programs
Music Major
The bachelor of arts in music curriculum is designed to give students a broad education in music within the liberal arts setting. The focus of the degree is on the development of basic musicmanship, the ability to perform music and the development of a broad knowledge of the foundation and principles of music as an art form. The large number of electives in this major allow a student to complete a second major or carefully select additional music courses in order to pursue graduate level study in music.
Music Education Major
The curriculum for the bachelor of music in music education, with certification by the State of Illinois, is designed to provide outstanding preparation for the teaching of music in the primary and secondary school systems. Students may choose to work toward certification at the K-12 level with emphasis in either vocal or instrumental music.
Music students desiring to teach in the public schools must complete the bachelor of music degree with a major in music education and the additional general education and professional education requirements for Teaching Certifications.
Bachelor of music in music education students must complete the music core requirements along with the requirements for their major. Accredited: National Association of Schools of Music.
Music Performance Major
The curriculum for the bachelor of music in performance emphasizes the development of creative skill and academic achievement as well as artistic performance. Students may choose to study voice, keyboard, guitar of any orchestral/band instruments.
Bachelor of Music in Performance students must complete the music core requirements along with the requirements of their major. Accredited: National Association of Schools of Music.
Music Minor
Students not enrolled in a music degree program may develop individual performance skills through instruction in voice or instruments. In addition, numerous opportunities are provided for qualified students to participate in a wide variety of performance organizations including: University Chamber Singers, University Women's Ensemble, University Men's Ensemble, or Opera Workshop, University Orchestra, University Concert Band, University Marching Band, University Pep Band Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Music. Non-music majors may apply credit earned in these courses towards the University "Literature and Fine Arts" Requirement.
The courses offered to the general student by the Department of Music are designed to:
- Provide an opportunity for every student to explore the resources for personal enrichment to be found in music.
- Provide alternative areas of study to students in their quest to become liberally educated persons.
- Contribute to the cultural life of the University and community.
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