Student Learning Outcomes

Music Education Students Will:

Outcomes:

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

Performer

  • 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

Music Industry Students Will:

Outcomes:

Performer

  • 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 have developed their teaching skills in the area of commercial music lessons
  • 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

General Music Students Will:

Outcomes:

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

Performer

  • 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

Music Performance Students Will:

Outcomes:

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

Performer

  • 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