Major in music at Lander University
Sunday, March 1st, 2009The study of music affords the student opportunities not only to develop self-discipline, creativity, critical thinking, and an appreciation for human achievement, but also yields life-long intellectual and personal benefits. Students majoring in music are expected to gain knowledge and skill in the areas of performance, aural skills and analysis, composition and improvisation, history and repertory, and technology. Lander’s music curriculum focuses on heightening the student’s musical awareness and sensitivity to the broadest possible spectrum of music in preparation for possible graduate study and the pursuit of a career in music.
GOALS
Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Department of Music offers a comprehensive program of music study designed to promote musical literacy and artistry.
Students graduating from Lander University with recommendation for teacher certification should meet the music education standards of the National Association of Schools of Music and the Lander University College of Education’s conceptual framework: “Professional Instructional Leader.” The conceptual model, which guides all Teacher Education Programs at Lander, is built upon the following learner outcomes.
The Professional Instructional Leader:
integrates content knowledge and skills of scholarly inquiry to teach all students. (Content knowledge encompasses the goals of the music education program of studies.)
plans, provides and assesses learning experiences that are supported by research, knowledge of best practice and professional standards.
collaborates with diverse populations, including students, educators, community members, and families for the benefit of learners.
engages in reflection and professional development to assess and improve content knowledge and pedagogical skills.
exhibits dispositions that address the needs of all students and that provide leadership to the profession.