B.A. in Music

The Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and offers SUU students a wide array of musical opportunities that can lead to a performance degree in music or a teaching degree in music. We also offer numerous performance electives for both music majors and non-majors, in such areas as Opera Theatre, Concert Choir, OPUS [Chamber Choir], Orchestra, Band, 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 mission of the department of music is to provide students a personalized learning environment to foster meaningful cultural experiences in the performance, understanding, and appreciation of the discipline and art of music. Goals Develop an analytical, creative, and intuitive understanding of music as a universal, pan-cultural language. Develop an opportunities for cultural and aesthetic experiences through active participation in music which will enhance their understanding and appreciation of the arts. 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. Program Learning Outcomes: Performance and Musicianship: Music graduates will: demonstrate advanced technical and artistic performance standards in their area of expertise have a wide range of performance experience of the highest level have a broad knowledge of literature in a wide variety of musical styles