Music

Garvey Fine Arts Center
Room 211
(785) 231-1010 ext 1511
www.washburn.edu/cas/music/

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Source: 2005-2006 Catalog

Mission: Sharing a Personal Commitment to Musical Excellence.

Department of Music

The Department of Music is a unit of the College of Arts and Sciences in the Division of Creative and Performing Arts. The music faculty engages in creative activities, research, and public performances as a means of contributing to teaching effectiveness and to the extension of knowledge in the field of music. Through music performances and sponsorship of musical activities, the Music Department enriches the cultural, aesthetic, and creative life of the university, community and region. As a department dedicated to presenting its accomplishments to the public, the music department plays a unique role in promoting and enhancing the image and prestige of the University. The Music Department prepares individuals for careers and further study in the field of music, while promoting a lifetime of continuous learning and appreciation for music.

Student Learning Outcomes

Music students at Washburn University, upon graduation, are expected to have:

• developed a lifelong appreciation and involvement in music and the arts;
• developed the skills to perform professionally;
• obtained the knowledge and skills to become licensed music teachers in the schools;
• obtained the skills to pursue other music professions (e.g., Music Business, Technology, Church Music, Private Teaching, Composing, etc.);
• demonstrated an understanding of the importance of being involved in local, state, and national music organizations; and
• demonstrated an understanding of the importance of providing cultural enrichment for the general population and the local community.

Non-Music Majors

Music courses in the Fine Arts are a vital part of the General Education program which is the foundation for all of the University's undergraduate degrees (please note the music courses which have been approved for General Education Credit). In addition, non-majors may also enroll in performance ensembles and private lessons with the consent of the instructor.