Music

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the BM, BME, and BA degrees music degrees will:

1. Demonstrate the ability to understand and use the basic theoretical elements of music.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of musical genres and traditions in both Western and non-Western cultures.
3. Demonstrate the ability to perform at an advanced level on a major performance medium and with proficiency on secondary instruments, displaying an understanding of styles representative of specific composers and historical periods.
4. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate in applied lessons, ensemble rehearsals, and performances.

5. Demonstrate professionalism in the following areas: initiative, self-discipline, time- management, preparation, and pedagogy.

   In addition to the learning outcomes above, teacher candidates who complete the BME program will also succeed in the following areas:

6. Use knowledge of curriculum, learner differences, and ongoing assessment data to plan for student access to same essential content.
7. Utilize a variety of strategies to differentiate instruction and provide an academically challenging environment for all students.
8. Use systematic formal and informal assessment as an ongoing diagnostic activity to measure student growth and to guide, differentiate, and adjust instruction.
9. Display a professional commitment to the teaching philosophy of differentiated instruction to support students’ diverse learning needs and to maximize learning.

Admission Policies

Prospective students must meet the general admission standards of Reinhardt University on pp. D1-2.

Students who desire a major in music or theatre must arrange to audition for the faculty by contacting Ms. Shari Craddock at sota@reinhardt.edu or by calling 770-720-9172.

Potential music and musical theatre students must pass an audition in their performance areas. Potential musical theatre students along with theatre students must perform a monologue during the audition. Information on the application and audition processes may be obtained from the School of the Arts. The prospective music or theatre major is formally admitted to the School of the Arts only after all requirements have been met, which include two letters of recommendation.

Students majoring in Music Education must meet all the entrance requirements for the Price School of Education. All information regarding entrance requirements, goals and objectives, and issues related to licensure will be found in the Music Student Handbook.

Advising

The Dean for the School of Performing Arts advises each new freshman and transfer student. A permanent advisor will be assigned during the first semester of study. Students are encouraged to make regular appointments with their advisors. The school provides a graduation checklist for each student. The student and the advisor will make regular use of this checklist as the student progresses toward completion of a degree program. Students are encouraged to keep an up-to-date checklist because the completion of all graduation requirements is each student’s responsibility.

Applied Music Exams

All music majors enrolled for private study in applied music are required to perform on an applied examination before the appropriate music faculty at the end of each semester of study. Students will be evaluated on the level of performance for the current semester in addition to the overall level of achievement. The results of the applied exam will play a significant role in determining a student’s continued enrollment in a music degree program. Students presenting a junior or senior recital must present a recital hearing at least four weeks before the scheduled recital date. Based on the hearing results, the music faculty may recommend the recital be canceled, postponed, repeated in part or as a whole, or performed as scheduled. Students presenting a junior or senior recital are exempt from the applied exam for the semester during which the recital is performed.

Music Education (P-12)

Students must be admitted to the School of Performing Arts and the Price School of Education and meet all specific graduation requirements from both schools. The P-12 program in Music Education leads to a B.M.E. degree. The Music Education degree is accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and leads to teaching certification in the state of Georgia.