Southwest Minnesota State University

Department of Music

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1501 State Street
Marshall,Minnesota 56258
507.537.7103
FineArtsCommunications@smsu.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Science in Music Education Bachelor of Arts in Music - Performance (Instrumental) Bachelor of Arts in Music - Performance (Vocal) Bachelor of Arts in Music - Theory/Composition Bachelor of Arts in Music - Management Bachelor of Arts in Music - Music in Liberal Arts Minor in Music

Southwest Minnesota State University’s Music Program provides opportunities for all SMSU students to develop an understanding and appreciation of music, their own creativity, and artistic performance. Furthermore, the music degree curricula prepares music majors for a variety of careers in music. Music degrees focus on the building of strong foundations in musicianship, technique, adaptability, theory, historical/cultural context, and general knowledge helpful to any college graduate through the curriculum coursework and the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The Bachelor of Science: Music Education degree provides two paths to licensure as a music teacher: K-12 licensure in Vocal/General Music or Instrumental/General Music. The Bachelor of Arts: Music degree offers emphases in Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance, Piano Performance & Pedagogy, Theory/Composition, Management, and Music in the Liberal Arts. Click here to see the Music Program Goals and Student Outcomes.

Faculty Info:

Carolyn Bayerkohler, Dr. John Ginocchio, Dr Stephen Kingsbury, Dr. Peter Lothringer, Robert Myers, Holly Nester, Dr. Daniel Rieppel, Beth Steuck, Jim Tabaka, Thomas Vondracek, Lon Wright, Diane Wright.

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