Undergraduate Catalog - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Music Goals & Objectives | Judson University Christian College

School of Music

Faculty

Ernest Gross Chair - Department of Music

Jean Bishop, Karl Davies, Gwyn Downey, Michael Folker, Jeremiah Frederick, Debra Freedland, Tara Hayes, Laura Hinkle, Sojung Hong, Adam Huff, Joshua Jones, Robert Kania, Joanna Newby, Nancy Lemons, Daniel Rider, Tim Shaffer, Jeff Steurer, Dale Voelker, Robert Weber, Michelle Wrighte.

Department Goals and Objectives

Goals

The Department of Music provides course work and private instruction, plus performance and internship experiences, in order to prepare music majors to:

  • Work professionally in their chosen field.
  • Gain admission to related graduate programs.
  • Pursue appropriate professional training.
  • Integrate the arts with the liberal arts and with their Christian values.

Additionally, the Department of Music, through its schedule of concerts and recitals, is committed to the development of a widening aesthetic appreciation in all Judson College students.

Objectives

Students majoring in music are expected to meet the following objectives:

  1. Basic understanding of the structure of music.
  2. Development of skill and repertoire in at least one area of music, which may lead to a vocation.
  3. Understanding of music as an expression of one's own personal Christian faith and the effective use of music in the church.
  4. Knowledge of group dynamic skills learned in performance ensembles.
  5. Knowledge of and research in the library's music resources.
  6. Understanding of the materials of music, leading to the student's own effective individual musical expression.
  7. Understanding music as a powerful force in the development of human personality.
    Understanding of music as an expression of Western culture and how it relates to other cultures of the world.
  8. Familiarity with American music and composers and their unique contributions to the world of music.

Majors in music education are certified to teach both instrumental and vocal music K-12 (see Education section).

The majors offered in the Music Department are: music ministry, music performance, and music education.

Note: Piano and Guitar lessons have a fee, please see the fees page for amount.