Music with an Emphasis in Sacred Music Major

Music Department Chair & Program Advisor: Dr. Tom Porter

Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts

Major in Music with an Emphasis in Sacred Music

Department Mission

The Music Department strives to develop a true community of learners where a challenging curriculum is integrated with professional training so that graduates are prepared to excel in their chosen specializations.

Department 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

The University of Mary Music Program is accredited as an Associate Member of the National Association of Schools of Music.