Student Outcomes

B.S.E. MUSIC EDUCATION

Career Ready. Community Centered.

Mission Statement

To integrate teaching, performance, and cultural entrepreneurship through a music education program within the context of a comprehensive liberal arts university.

Music Education Goal

To offer an evolving and innovative curriculum for choral, instrumental, and classroom music education grounded in the Kodály Philosophy for pre-K through grade 12 for the 21st century classroom.

Musician

• To develop vocal, instrumental, keyboard and conducting techniques and competencies within an exemplary musicianship training program.

• To foster the progress of candidates in the categories of musicianship, technique, and professionalism.

• To have the opportunity to participate in both traditional and commercial ensembles.

Educator

• To learn the various music education pedagogies that address child development, innovation and creativity and classroom management.

• To experience diverse cultural perspectives through global repertoires.

• To nurture a passion for lifelong learning.

• To acquire and advance recording and technology skills.

Entrepreneur

• To nurture a passion for lifelong learning.

• To build an understanding of advocacy in the music education field.

Outcomes:

Upon graduating from Millersville University with a degree in Music Education, the student will be able to:

Musician

• Demonstrate individual musicianship skills through:

• Perform once at Level 3 or above in his/her studio area of performance

• Keyboard proficiency exams and practical applications

• Singing in tune and providing a musical vocal model

• Knowledge of both written and aural music theory and solfège

• Improvisation both vocally and instrumentally

• Performing in traditional and/or commercial ensembles and concerts

Educator

• Demonstrate teaching competencies as follows:

• Teach music literacy through a sound to symbol orientation

• Apply the Kodály Concept of Music Education and include aspects of other methodologies including Orff, Dalcroze, and Gordon through the development and execution of quality K-12 lesson plans

• Implement improvisation/composition activities into the K-12 music curriculum

• Integrate the use of technology into classroom instruction

• Implement knowledge of recording in concert situations

• Demonstrate rehearsal and conducting techniques and skills appropriate for K-12 vocal and instrumental ensembles and the classroom

• Demonstrate knowledge of classroom instruments and how to use them

• Demonstrate knowledge of band and orchestral instruments and ability to perform on them

Entrepreneur

• Demonstrate innovative thinking through:

• Identifying a problem and finding a solution

• Developing a strategic plan for an advocacy program

• Formulating ways of raising capital to support your solution

B.S. Music Industry

A 3 in 1 degree.

Mission Statement

To prepare students for diverse careers in the areas of Music Technology, Music Business, and Commercial Music Performance.

Overview

Millersville graduates gain invaluable experience in all three areas of the music industry. In technology, students take courses in Music Production, Studio Recording, Music for Video, and other courses in our technology lab and recording studios. In business, students begin by taking Music Industry, where students learn the foundations of the music business, and then take their knowledge to a higher level in the more advanced courses such as Music Industry II, Artist Management, and Marketing. In music, students are given the opportunity to study popular music styles through individual lessons and participation in commercial bands. Finally, students are required to participate in one internship to provide a real-world application of their knowledge within top-level music industry businesses and studios.

Music Industry Goals

1. Provide experiences in commercial music performance

2. Provide experiences in education to reinforce music business technology concepts

3. Provide experience in technology and business as it relates to the music industry

Outcomes:

Musician

• All students will have had the experience of participating in commercial music ensembles and bands

• All students will have had the experience of taking performance lessons focusing on popular music styles

Educator

• All students will have had the opportunity to assist other students in the areas of technology and business in order to reinforce their own knowledge in these key areas

Entrepreneur

• All students will have a comprehensive understanding of the music business which includes areas such as legal, ecommerce, marketing, performing rights, management, finance, operations, emerging careers, and publicity

• All students will have a comprehensive understanding of music technology including sound recording, editing, mixing, software and hardware mastery, live recording, and sound design

B.A. General Music

Mission Statement

To provide an innovative curriculum in a creative, caring environment that allows students to excel as performers, educators and entrepreneurs.

Goals

The primary goal of this B.A. in Music general degree program is to continue providing students with a solid foundation in music. A student will achieve a comprehensive education in music that would allow students to explore aspects of performance, education, and entrepreneurship. 

Outcomes

Upon graduating from Millersville University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, the student will be able to do the following: 

Musician

· Perform at Level 2 on his/her/their major instrument

· Demonstrate a knowledge of literature in his/her/their performance area through written and oral communication

· Synthesize related concepts throughout the discipline including historical, theoretical, pedagogical and practical

Educator

· Demonstrate a knowledge of different aspects of pedagogy in his/her specific teaching area

· Develop critical thinking and writing skills and an exploration of musical technology 

Entrepreneur

· Explore entrepreneurship through classes in entrepreneurship and music business

B.A. General Music (Performance Concentration)

Mission Statement

To provide an innovative curriculum in a creative, caring environment that allows students to excel as performers, educators and entrepreneurs. 

Goals:

Musician

· Student will achieve a high level of artistry in his/her/their performance area (classical/commercial) 

Educator

· Student will be equipped to open and develop his/her/their own teaching studio

Entrepreneur

· Student will acquire the skills needed to advocate for his/her/their own studio within the community 

Outcomes

Upon graduating from Millersville University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, the student will be able to do the following:

Musician

· Perform at Level 4 on his/her major instrument

· Demonstrate a knowledge of literature in his/her performance area through written and oral communication

· Synthesize related concepts throughout the discipline including historical, theoretical, pedagogical and practical

· Be prepared to give solo and chamber recitals

· Prepare for graduate and/or professional auditions

Educator

· Demonstrate a knowledge of different aspects of pedagogy in his/her/their specific teaching area.

· Develop critical thinking and writing skills and a competency with musical technology

· Pursue musical research into areas of special interest and present findings at a research symposium

· Pursue a graduate degree in a specialized area of music

 

Entrepreneur

· Demonstrate principles of entrepreneurship by identifying a social need or issue and addressing it/them through successful social media campaigns and business practices in

· Establishing a studio

· Promoting concerts

· Working with non-profit organizations