2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin (pdf) - LaGrange College

INTRODUCTION
MUSIC
The Department of Music is committed to developing technically skilled,
technologically astute, performance-ready musicians within a challenging
and nurturing learning environment that encourages creativity, artistry,
scholarship, and musical excellence. Our program size allows us to focus
attention on each student as an individual, helping each one grow into a
well-rounded, intelligent, and confident musician. We offer the Bachelor of
Arts and the Bachelor of Music, as well as a minor in Music. The B.A. in
Music provides a broad study of music while allowing ample time for
extensive coursework in a related minor. The B.M., a professional music
degree, demands more courses within the music department and is offered
in three areas of study: Creative Music Technologies, Performance (Voice,
Piano, Organ, Guitar, Percussion), and Church Music.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• To equip music majors with the necessary musical knowledge and
performance skill required to obtain successful careers in music and/
or entrance into graduate study in music.
• To develop well-rounded musicians whose personal development and
artistry demonstrate intelligence, confidence, initiative, and creativity.
• To provide culturally enriching experiences for the college and
community which heighten aesthetic awareness and appreciation of
the musical arts.
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
The Department of Music is located on the Callaway Campus and is
housed in the Callaway Educational Building. Our facilities include the
Callaway Auditorium (a 740-seat concert hall), Callaway Recital Hall,
instructional and rehearsal space, student practice rooms, theory lab,
keyboard lab, composition lab, edit/mix suite, video editing suite, and two
recording studios. Most laboratories are 24/7 facilities and enjoy a great
deal of student use and creative productivity.
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