Mission & Program Learning Outcomes
Mission
The Department of Music is guided by five fundamental principles that are the driving force behind all of our curricular planning, operational decisions and artistic endeavors.
The mission of the SSU Department of Music is to:
- Prepare and inspire students for excellence in professional careers and continued study in teaching, performance, composition, research and related fields;
- Engage a diverse university population in experiences that foster life-long learning and a greater understanding of music;
- Embrace the needs, aspirations and unique potential of individual students by providing a well-rounded curriculum that comprises a broad spectrum of musical styles and applications;
- Cultivate artistic experiences that engage, connect and inspire communities at the university, in the North Bay Area, and beyond;
- Support and encourage creative activities and scholarly research that have local, regional and national significance.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing degrees in Music will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually with the elements of music through sight-reading, keyboard proficiency, and musical analysis.
- Perform standard repertoire appropriate to their areas as individuals, as members of ensembles, and as conductors.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of music history within their areas of specialization and an acquaintance with the history, cultural background, and repertories beyond their areas, including a wide selection of Western and non-Western music literature.
- Demonstrate the communication skills, musical knowledge, and facility necessary to advocate for music performance and education in their communities.
- Pursue graduate work in their areas of specialization.