Designed to prepare the music student with real world experience in the fundamentals of music. Theory, literature, performance opportunities, general studies and one-on-one instruction are all geared towards providing the first 2 years experience to music students interested in following the path towards a career in music education, performance or any number of opportunities.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Demonstrate fluency in the written language of music, including the ability to read and write in multiple clefs, recognize and construct various musical devices including chords, scales, intervals, rhythms, and harmonization in traditional and contemporary styles.
• Demonstrate literacy in the historical styles of music, including the ability to recognize Western musical forms and styles from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century.
• Acquire broad experience in applied music, through piano proficiency examinations, private instruction on voice or an instrument, and required ensemble participation.
• Demonstrate expanded knowledge of diversity and technology, issues which have significant impact upon the ever-changing fields of music history, theory, and performance.