Music (B.S.)

Concentration: Liberal Studies (B.S.) 1

Students will perform music of diverse genres suitable to the primary performance medium, in solo, chamber, and large ensemble settings, with technique and artistry appropriate for the major and level.

Concentration: Liberal Studies (B.S.) 2

Students will demonstrate musical literacy and a thorough understanding of the common elements of music through analysis of written works, dictation of auditory examples, and the ability to generate original musical ideas.

Concentration: Liberal Studies (B.S.) 3

Students will demonstrate awareness and understanding of music of diverse genres, periods and cultures; the ability to place music in historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts; and the ability to evaluate music through written and verbal means.

Concentration: Liberal Studies (B.S.) 4

Student will demonstrate basic piano competency in sight-reading, scales, harmonization, performance of basic-level repertoire, and additional skills suitable for the major.

Concentration: Liberal Studies (B.S.) 5

Students will demonstrate fundamental competence the general education core.

Concentration: Liberal Studies (B.S.) 6

Students will demonstrate the ability to relate music to other arts and subject areas beyond the arts.

Concentration: Liberal Studies (B.S.) 7

Students will demonstrate the ability to speak and write effectively and the ability to synthesize knowledge and skills across content areas suitable to the student’s stated career goals.

Concentration: Liberal Studies (B.S.) 8

Through a culminating performance experience, students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize knowledge and skills and the ability to apply content and skills from diverse content areas to musical interpretation, technique, and artistry.