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MISSION
The mission of the Music Program at Alabama A&M University is to provide opportunities, which assist individuals meeting aesthetic, social, intellectual and professional needs and interests in line with the general objectives of the university. The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded to music majors in teaching and non-teaching concentrations. The Master of Science degree is awarded to graduate music majors in teaching concentrations.
OBJECTIVES
The program will:
• provide a course of study whereby a student may receive a major in Music Education, Music, Non-Teaching (Business Concentration), or Music, Non-Teaching (Performance Concentration) with the necessary subject matter competencies and skills to teach music subjects, direct choral or instrumental groups, perform, become knowledgeable about current music industry practices and generally become an effective musician;
• provide training in Music Theory, Applied Music, Music History and Literature, and in music teaching techniques for the preparation of music teachers who can guide music activities of an elementary and/or secondary level as well as in a private studio;
• foster growth in musical understanding through intelligent and expressive performances, music creativity, discriminative listening, increased knowledge of musical structure, and music reading;
• develop an interest in and an appreciation for high quality music through active participation in choral and instrumental ensembles;
• act as a service agency to other departments and schools within the University and;
• increase the musical interest and capability of teachers, students and individuals in the community through special lectures, workshops, clinics, and other musical endeavors.
MUSIC AT A&M
Music at Alabama A&M University continues to be one of the institution’s greatest traditions, especially the vocal and instrumental programs. The Program has had distinguished American musicians as chairpersons over the years; William Grant Still, William C. Handy, James H. Wilson, Henry Bradford, Jr., Richard F. Tucker, and Horace R. Carney, Jr.
THE PROGRAM
For the student interested in obtaining their undergraduate degree in music, our program offers the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Music Education (K-12), Music with a concentration in Business, and Music with a concentration in Performance. Whatever the choice, the student has the opportunity to select either the Instrumental or Vocal area. Within each area, the student takes a core of courses in Applied Music, Music Theory, and Music History.
The program also offers the Master’s degree (M.Ed.) in Music Education under the Secondary Education Department. Students who hold Bachelors degrees in Music Education or other music areas can pursue the M.Ed. degree in the Instrumental or Vocal area. Persons completing the program will receive a Class A Certificate and the Master’s degree.
FACILITIES
The Music Program is located in the Richard D. Morrison Building on the southwest side of campus. The Morrison Fine Arts Building houses all music classrooms, faculty studios and offices, (18) student practice modules, and ensemble rehearsal areas. Recitals are held in the Edward S. Johnson Theater and/or choir room, which is also located in the Morrison Building. Occasionally, concerts are performed in the T.M. Elmore Building or Bibb Graves Hall.
The music library includes several volumes of professional journals, music encyclopedias, compact discs and vinyl records. Listening stations are available for the playback of audio and audio-visual aids. Additional music books, compact discs, and digital videodiscs are catalogued in the Learning Resource Center on campus.
Computers with up-to-date music software for both student and faculty use can be found within the music library. Also, the inclusion of a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) Lab is underway. Adequate storage facilities for instruments, uniforms, and office materials are located throughout the Morrison Fine Arts Building.
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