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Music

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School of Arts and Humanities
Department of Music
JACK R. FORTNER, Chair
Music Building, Room 102
(559) 278-2654

B.A. in Music

M.A. in Music

Minor in Music

Single Subject Teaching Credential

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A major in music prepares students to enter careers in teaching and performance. It always enhances their knowledge of the musical art and increases their sensitivity to the musical world around them.

The Department of Music provides:

• ·preparation for the teaching credential programs in or involving music
• graduate training for students planning professional and academic careers or seeking professional growth as teachers in junior colleges or other school systems, and
• broad acquaintance with musical art for the layman and nonmusic major.

Two degree programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music are offered: the Bachelor of Arts and the Master of Arts, each with concentrations in performance, theory and composition, or music education. The bachelor's degree also has a concentration in music history.

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Faculty and Facilities

The Department of Music faculty is composed of individuals whose backgrounds reflect varied areas of specialization: performance, composition, scholarly research, and music education. Many members of the faculty have national and international reputations as performing artists and teachers. Others are well known for their articles and books. They are all dedicated to the task of providing the best music education possible for students in their classes and studios.

The music building consists of faculty studios, offices, classrooms, practice rooms, rehearsal halls, and a recital hall. Special facilities include an electronic studio and a computer-assisted instruction laboratory.

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Career Opportunities

While many graduates have made successful performing careers in opera, orchestras, and popular music ensembles, the majority have established careers as private or public school teachers. Those who complete graduate studies have either advanced in public school careers or have made careers as teachers in higher education.

There are also other types of careers open for music majors and minors in music-related areas. The music industry draws persons with musical backgrounds for their sales representatives and instrument technicians. Churches employ organists and choir directors, many on a full-time basis. The field of recreation also offers employment to persons with some expertise in music.



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