Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

• Perform, compose, produce music at a professional level for entry to the competitive, global music industry.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of diverse musical styles and contextualize themselves within contemporary music history: specifically defined as the idioms of African American musical genres, mainstream pop music, country/folk music, Latin music, music for musicals and film, art music and jazz.

• Demonstrate, through performance and composition, a technical and musical mastery of harmonic, melodic and rhythmic structures.

• Demonstrate, through performance, an extensive knowledge of contemporary musical repertoire and apply appropriate performance skills in diverse music contexts.

• Compose and arrange in a broad range of contemporary music styles.

• Record, edit and produce a broad range of contemporary music.

• Prepare and present a portfolio of recorded material reflecting a broad range of styles.

• Apply computer applications/music technology skills in composition, arranging and production.

• Critically analyze and evaluate sound recordings and describe their production characteristics.

• Demonstrate, through production and performance, organizational, project management, and implementation skills.

• Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, research and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of contract law, copyright law, intellectual property rights, royalties, and rules of public domain.

• Make use of entrepreneurial music business skills to engage in the competitive contemporary music industry.

• Demonstrate professional “freelance” etiquette relating to job seeking and keeping skills.

• Demonstrate an ability to research and present findings from primary and secondary sources.

• Formulate, articulate and present their own ideas about music, art and society through discussion and writings.

• Demonstrate an artistic awareness and understanding of musical aesthetics.

• Assess personal strengths, musical and business skills, knowledge, artistic vision, interests, and abilities.

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