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Department Chair Lawrence Johnson – MU 204 – (435) 586-7897	Faculty & Staff
Administrative Assistant Kimberly Baker – MU 208 – (435) 586-7890	Student Success Advisors
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Overview of Programs

SUU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The Department of Music offers SUU students a wide array of musical opportunities that can lead to a performance degree in music, a teaching degree in music education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, or a master’s degree in music technology. We also offer numerous performance electives for both music majors and non-majors, in ensembles such as Opera Theatre, Concert Choir, OPUS Chamber Choir, Luminosa Women’s Choir, Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Jazz Band, and several small ensembles. Because the SUU music faculty has an exceptional combination of both teaching and performing expertise, our students have won state, regional, and national recognition for their efforts, both at SUU and after graduation, and have gone on to teaching music and professional performance careers.

Mission

The Department of Music at Southern Utah University provides a dynamic educational environment where a community of learners explores pathways in music by developing individual strengths and pursuing collective excellence to prepare for lifelong learning, 21^st century careers in music, and active engagement in community performances.

Goals

1. Affirm integrity as represented by and in the performance of music, as an example of the highest in human aspiration and artistic truth.
2. Develop an analytical, creative, and intuitive understanding of music as a universal, pan-cultural language.
3. Develop an understanding within students of the value and inspiration that music provides in supporting cultural and societal unity, and enhance the ability of students to develop critical cognitive skills.
4. Afford students opportunities for cultural and aesthetic experiences through active participation in music which will enhance their understanding and appreciation of the arts.
5. Enhance cultural and aesthetic experiences for the University, Community, Southern Utah, and the Region through the development of excellence in the field of music teaching, and in the presentation of recitals, concerts, musical and operatic productions, workshops, festivals, competitions, and master classes.
6. Prepare graduates for careers in the music profession in a variety of fields through the use of project-based learning.

The department provides instruction and experiences appropriate to its degree programs, provides coursework in music for general education and music performance, and produces musical events and concerts which enhance the cultural opportunities for the campus and community.

Department/Program Learning Outcomes

All Degrees

Performance and Musicianship: Music graduates will:

1. demonstrate advanced technical and artistic performance standards in their area of expertise;
2. have a wide range of performance experience of the highest level; and
3. have a broad knowledge of literature in a wide variety of musical styles.

History, Theory, Analysis: Music graduates will:

1. conceptualize and perform music in its proper historical context;
2. be able to analyze harmony and other aesthetic qualities of music;
3. be able to research and write cogently about music; and
4. demonstrate the ability to perceive and understand music aurally.

Piano Proficiency: Music graduates will be able to:

1. play and accompany simple folk songs by ear, in any key;
2. transfer theory and skills concepts to the keyboard; and
3. read at sight at the level of 4-part hymns.

Music in Social and Cultural Contexts: Music graduates will:

1. have an understanding of the role of music in society;
2. participate in cultural experiences which will enlarge multicultural understanding; and
3. possess an understanding of the responsibility of building the audiences of the future.

Additional Learning Outcomes for Bachelor of Music in Music Education Degree

Performance and Musicianship: Music graduates will:

1. demonstrate a level of technical and artistic proficiency that is on par for the national standards for success in graduate school;
2. have designed and executed musical events such as solo recitals with a level of professionalism that is on par for graduate study; and
3. demonstrate a deep and broad understanding of the literature in their field.

History, Theory, Analysis: Music graduates will have:

1. a far-reaching exposure to and knowledge of literature in their area of expertise; and
2. knowledge of multiple pedagogical approaches in their area of expertise.

Social and Cultural: Music graduates will be prepared to:

1. contribute to the community and the profession through performances on a professional level; and
2. promote appreciation of art music within the society.

Programs

• Music (B.A.)
• Music - Instrumental Performance Emphasis (B.M.)
• Music - Piano Performance Emphasis (B.M.)
• Music - Vocal Performance Emphasis (B.M.)
• Music Education - Secondary Choral Emphasis (B.M.)
• Music Education - Secondary Instrumental Emphasis (B.M.)

• Music (Minor)

• Master of Music Education (M.M.E.)
• Master of Music in Music Technology - Performance Technology Emphasis (M.M.) (Online)
• Master of Music in Music Technology - Studio & Game Audio Technology Emphasis (M.M.) (Online)

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