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The School of Music's growth has been fueled by the work of a
dedicated faculty of artist/teachers, a rigorous curriculum and the
outstanding accomplishments of our students and alumni. Through degree
programs, outreach to the schools and community, and research,
creative activity, and service to the discipline, the School of Music
has become the nexus of a cultural/music network that extends from the
elementary general music classroom to the concert stage, from
mid-Michigan to the nation and beyond.
The students, faculty and alumni of the School of Music form a close
community united by a love for teaching, learning and making music.
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School Of Music Facts
The School of Music currently enrolls more than 500
undergraduate and graduate students.
The School of Music is housed in a state-of-the-art
music facility, built in 1997, specially designed to
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Central Michigan education launches career opportunities
A solid academic reputation, state-of-the-art facilities and
friendly atmosphere make Central Michigan University a top choice
for students. The university's wealth of resources and its size -
about 18,000 on-campus undergraduate and graduate students - offer
the academic advantages of a larger university with the personal
attention provided by a smaller private school.
Since its founding in 1892, more than 140,000 students have
graduated from Central. Today, the university offers degree programs
on the bachelor's, master's, specialist's and doctoral levels. In
addition to its music programs, the university offers more than 150
undergraduate programs and more than 60 graduate programs.
School of Music alumni have found that the knowledge and experience
they gained on CMU's campus have offered them the opportunities and
experiences they needed to launch their professional careers.
Graduates of School of Music programs hold performance and teaching
positions across the state and around the world.
"CMU was a very influential part of my life," says Randall Hawes,
bass trombonist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. "I'll always
feel connected."
School of
Music Mission
and Goals
The mission of
the School of Music is to advance the goals of Central Michigan
University by providing a broad range of undergraduate and graduate
programs for professional preparation in music, advanced studies in
music as a liberal art, and applied and academic courses and
experiences for the general university student. The School of Music
is an accessible, student-focused community of artist/teachers
dedicated to academic and artistic excellence, scholarly and
creative endeavors that advance the discipline, and active service
to the university, profession, and public.
The School of Music pursues its mission through eight overarching
goals. The School of Music endeavors to:
- Realize in
practice its commitment to the developmental function of higher
education and the ideal of accessible public education
- Provide
undergraduate and graduate programs and curricula of the highest
quality for students aspiring to careers in music
- Provide
students who do not wish to pursue professional degrees in music
with opportunities to explore musical interests and develop
musical skills and knowledge.
- Maintain a
positive learning and working environment that attracts and
retains a high quality and diverse student body, faculty, and
staff.
- Create a
rich and collaborative community of independent and self-directed
artist/scholars by supporting faculty and student creative,
scholarly, and service initiatives.
- Provide
professional service to school music programs and arts and arts
education agencies and organizations.
- Serve the
cultural needs of the University, community, and state through
concerts, lectures, festivals, and other public events.
- Maintain
the highest level of professional, artistic, curricular, and
pedagogical integrity in all areas of operation.
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