The??goals?of the Department of Music are:

• To prepare students to function professionally in their field of music,
• To provide appropriate musical experiences for students in the liberal arts program,
• To prepare students to pursue advanced study in their respective areas,
• To encourage in all students the development of musical sensitivity and an understanding of the aesthetic process, and
• To provide for the University and community the enrichment afforded by a variety of musical experiences.

The??objectives?of the Department of Music used to accomplish the goals outlined above include:

• To offer courses and related experiences of an appropriate nature and quality and of sufficient breadth to allow the student adequate opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills;
• To offer and encourage student participation in a variety of ensembles and other instructional opportunities, allowing for varying musical tastes, experiences, and abilities;
• To sufficiently challenge each music student to progress beyond the minimum requirements of a degree program, and to provide opportunities for growth beyond classroom instruction;
• To present music in a manner that promotes it as an art form; and
• To offer and promote quality performance and instruction, and to serve as an artistic resource.