The learning goals of the Bachelor of Arts in Music at Eastern Connecticut State University align closely with the goals and mission of the University. Music majors:
Develop the ability to collect and synthesize information and present it clearly through their writing and oral presentations
Develop leadership and collaborative skills through participation in small and large ensembles
Learn to consider musical works within the greater cultural, socio- political, and aesthetic context
Debate topics of ethics, engage in global learning opportunities, and use their art to engage with the surrounding community
Engage in the process of self-expression through the creation of original material, whether it be through performance, composition or the completion of original research
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Learning Outcomes
Analysis and Investigation:
Analyze structural elements and organizational principles in diverse musical works
Interpret the relationships between music and varied contexts
Effectively communicate through research and writing about music and musical issues
Applied Musicianship:
Collaborate with musicians toward a shared performance goal
Demonstrate basic keyboard proficiency
Performance Concentration
Proficiency
Demonstrate technical proficiency and accurate intonation in a primary performance area.
Creativity and Expression
Demonstrate stylistically informed and artistically compelling interpretations across diverse repertoires.
Integrate theoretical and historical knowledge into performance practice.
Collaboration
Show collaboration through regular, varied ensemble participation.
Musicology Concentration
Critical Inquiry and Analysis
Conduct advanced critical analyses of musical style, structure, and context.
Research
Form a research question and select appropriate methodologies for a focused study
Construct original arguments informed by scholarship that offer focused interpretations of musical details
Strategic Communication
Write and speak about music in ways that are informative and insightful.
Adapt communication strategy and medium for different audiences.
Music Industry Concentration
Production Skills
Demonstrate proficiency with current industry-standard music production technology and software.
Communication
Communicate effectively in professional contexts.
Application
Develop professional workplace skills through practicum and internship.
Evaluate and apply leadership models and theories in music industry settings.
