The University of Mary Department of Music integrates a fully accredited and challenging curriculum with professional training, all in an environment where students study with faculty who are committed to excellence. The music program contributes to the total development of each student in the areas of music theory, music history, music performance, and music education.

Three Bachelor of Science degree programs in music education are offered as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in music performance and a minor in music. Students can participate in any of 15-plus performance ensembles in addition to performance labs and informal studio labs in each applied music discipline. Those with strong academic and professional interest may elect to pursue a double major or combine a music major with various minors. 

Graduates of the music program are employed throughout the United States and Canada as university instructors, performers, conductors and pedagogues.

Mission

The University of Mary 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 and conduct with artistic excellence
• Integrate themselves as contributing leaders of civic and cultural music communities in all genres
• Exhibit strong leadership in the professional arena 

Students may work toward either a Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science degree with teacher certification. Those who pursue a Bachelor of Science degree will select one of the following curriculum tracks: K-12 Instrumental, K-12 Vocal, or K-12 Instrumental/Vocal Music. These curriculum tracks are designed to assist the students to prepare themselves for their areas of interest within the music major.

Faculty

Marylee Prebys, B.A.; Dennis Gowen, M.M.; Scott Prebys, M.S.; Brian Palacek, D. Min; Mike Seil, B.M.; Robert Peske, M.S.; Katherine Henjum, M.S.; Ben Ehrmantraut, B.S.; Rhonda Gowen, M.F.A.; Kyia Zubke, Department Secretary; Nathan Lansing, M.M.;  Jan Candee, B.A.; Sara Boyd, M.M.; Dr. Michelle Kiec, D.M.A.  Not pictured - Dr. David Lambert, D.M.A.; Dr. Thomas Porter, D.M.A.; David Augustadt, B.S.; Tara Bohlen, B.M.; Dr. Eric Lawson D.M.A.; Tonya Mertz, M.M.

We welcome you to look around our Web site, which is still under construction. This page may be directed accessed at www.umary.edu/music. Please feel free to also contact the U-Mary Music Department by phone at (701) 355-8301 or e-mail music@umary.edu.