A. Accreditation
The Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Additionally, the music teacher education licensure program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina State Board of Education.
B. Mission/Goals/Philosophy Statement
The mission of the Department of Music is to offer all students who have demonstrated interest and ability in music the opportunity to continue further study either for a profession or an avocation, and to educate students in such a way that they understand and appreciate music not only as an art form with a rich historical and cultural heritage, but as an evolving, contemporary endeavor that incorporates traditional and technological advancements through individual and group participation.
The goals of the Department of Music are
- To provide comprehensive musical training for teachers of vocal and instrumental music.
- To prepare students for careers in music education through an understanding and application of the National Standards in Music.
- To promote musical literacy and performance competencies among all students.
- To provide comprehensive musical, technological, and entrepreneurial training for students seeking employment in the music industry.
- To encourage professional dispositions.
- To provide outreach, support, and encouragement to regional public school teachers and students in the form of workshops, festivals, performances, and clinics.
- To provide a well-rounded curriculum for students planning to pursue advanced degrees.
- To encourage continued learning in the field of music and foster the ability to think critically about music.
- To provide experiences that music students and general university students will find rewarding in developing cultural awareness.
- To provide public programs and concerts to enrich the cultural life of the university and community.
Philosophy: The music faculty of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke believes that true musicianship is the synthesis of knowledge acquired through active participation in the study, performance, and creation of music. It is enhanced through the discipline required to gain the physical, listening, and interpretive skills to master the instrument chosen as the vehicle for communication of the art. Furthermore, the music faculty believes that this synthesis occurs incrementally, building on a firm foundation and rising to the highest goal attainable. It is nurtured with positive encouragement from mentors, peers, and oneself. The faculty strives to establish an atmosphere of support in which faculty and students work together to be the best that they can be.
C. Undergraduate Degrees
The department of music offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music (Liberal Arts), a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education (Teacher Certification - also see information in Appendix A), a Bachelor of Music degree in Musical Theatre, and a Bachelor of Arts with Electives Hours in Business (Music Industry). In addition, the department offers minors in music, sacred music, media integration, musical theatre, and jazz studies and an academic concentration for students seeking a baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Special Education, Business Education, or Physical Education.
D. Special Award in Performance: Undergraduate Requirements
This award is presented to outstanding undergraduate performers who complete all requirements for the award. The award is designed to prepare students for orchestral auditions, solo or chamber music competitions, and recording projects, or entrance into graduate school.
- Be nominated by his/her studio teacher and approved to enter the program by a vote of the faculty.
- Complete the performance portion of the Evaluation Forum the first time attempted.
- Complete a full-length junior recital deemed by the faculty to be at a level equivalent to that of a performance major.
- Complete a full-length senior recital deemed by the faculty to be at a level equivalent to that of a performance major. This recital should be at a level that would allow acceptance into a Master of Music Performance program.
- Complete two of the following:
- Perform one solo performance off campus. This performance could be a recital at a church, a children’s program in the public schools, a concerto with a band or orchestra (could include UNCP concerto competition) or other performance as approved by the faculty;
- Perform in a nationally or regionally recognized music competition; or
- Perform as a member of a professional organization, examples to include orchestra, choir, accompanist etc.
The award certificate would be presented after the completion of all requirements. The award states:
The Special Award in Performance is presented to students who demonstrate exceptional performance abilities in solo, ensemble, or studio settings.
Recipients of the award are permitted to list the award on their resumes and applications.