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The University of Mary Department of Music is committed to musical excellence. Students develop as performers, teachers, composers, music ministers, conductors, and scholars under the guidance of 17 artist-level faculty members. Opportunities to perform abound, from participation in over 15 ensembles to studio labs, perform labs, master classes, outreach events and tours. Over 75 concerts and recitals occur on campus every year, in addition to several festivals. Performing groups tour within the state and regionally. Every year, several artists of international renown present performances, lectures, clinics, workshops and master classes. Graduates hold prominent positions in education, performance, music ministry, and conducting in the U.S. and Canada. The Music Department will continue its position of musical prominence and excellence in the region well into the future.

The Music Department supports four undergraduate majors (B.A. Music, B.A. Sacred Music, B.S. Music Education, and B.M. Music Performance) as well as an academic minor in music for students pursuing a major in another discipline. Dozens of students from every discipline participate in ensembles and applied music lessons, greatly enhancing their undergraduate experience.

Mission

The music department strives to develop a true community of learners where a challenging curriculum is integrated with professional training so that all the graduates are prepared to excel in their chosen specializations.

Outcomes

Graduates of this department:

• Perform instrumentally and/or vocally with artistic competence.
• Conduct musical groups with attention to artistic concerns.
• Know the field of music study; can use its technical vocabulary and common approaches; can describe current issues and significant artistic works.
• Assess their own performance for purposes of continued development.
• Work effectively with others and demonstrate respect for them
• Can describe the values of this Benedictine institution and reflect on them in their work
• Contribute to their civic, cultural, and professional communities.

Students transferring from another institution may be required to take music theory, aural skills, and piano placement exams.

The Music Program Director is Dr. Michelle Kiec.

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