Music

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the University of the Cumberlands Music Program is to help music students attain a high level of performance proficiency, a firm theoretical and historical foundation, a solid preparation for a music career, and a Christian basis for attaining the goals established by the university.

Additionally, the Music Department strives to provide all students, regardless of discipline, an opportunity to experience music in various contexts in an effort to enhance their aesthetic appreciation of this unique form of human expression.

Program Goals

To provide students an overall knowledge of music theory, music history, and music literature in preparation for professional employment and/or graduate study.
To provide music education students with pedagogical instructional methods so that they can become highly qualified, knowledgeable, and caring teachers who provide for diverse learners.
To provide students the necessary skills for artistic performances in voice, keyboard, string, and/or band instruments.

Entrance Requirements

The Music Department requests that all entering music majors schedule an audition for assessing performance skills and keyboard proficiency.

Piano Requirements

All students pursuing a major in music must demonstrate functional keyboard skills. Music majors must successfully complete both MUPR 117 - Class Piano I and MUPR 118 - Class Piano II with the exception of students who are pursuing a piano emphasis. They will take MUPR 221 - Piano Pedagogy instead.

Recital Requirements

All students pursuing a major in music must present a senior recital on his/her primary instrument during his/her senior year.