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Program Advisors: Dr. Tom Porter

Mission    

The University of Mary Music Department creates a learning community that integrates a challenging curriculum with practical and professional training.    

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

Major in Music with an Emphasis in Sacred Music - Bachelor of Arts     

MUS 121, 122, 123, 124, 151, 152, 196, 221, 222, 223, 224, 251, 252, 262, 321, 323, 341, 342, 362, 370, 470; two semesters of applied music: organ; three semesters of applied music: voice (or class voice); four semesters of applied music: Piano (or class piano); two to four additional semesters to total six semesters of applied music; organ or voice or piano; three semesters of concert choir; three semesters of any major performance ensemble; piano proficiency-level four; six semesters of perform lab; THE 104 or 110 or 112; three of the following: THE 221, THE 323, THE 332, THE 337; one additional THE elective; ALU 499; 30 volunteer hours in a parish setting. 

B.A. in Music with an Emphasis in Sacred Music Advisor: Dr. Tom Porter

Minor in Music:    

MUS 121, 122, 123, 124, 151, 152, 196, 262, 341 or 342, 382 or 383 or 384 or one pedagogy course; four semesters of perform lab; four semesters of applied music in primary performance area; four semesters of major performance ensemble in primary performance area; piano proficiency-level two.