Program Recognition
•Bullet: Music degrees certified by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
•Bullet: Aligned with National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) standards
Training
•Bullet: Liberal arts music degree with a strong applied-music and musicianship core
•Bullet: Coursework spans music theory, musicianship, keyboard skills, music history, and world music
•Bullet: One-on-one applied lessons on the student’s principal instrument or voice
•Bullet: Small college setting with an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio in the Music Department
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Senior capstone recital or senior music project required
•Bullet: Ensemble participation throughout the degree, including choir, orchestra, band, and jazz ensemble
•Bullet: Professional internship integrated into the curriculum
Professional Development
•Bullet: Flexible liberal arts pathway that pairs well with a second major or minor
•Bullet: Strong foundation for graduate study or careers across the music field
