department of music - Casper College
department of music - Casper College
department of music - Casper College
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Purpose<br />
CASPER COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT<br />
With a mission <strong>of</strong> student success, <strong>Casper</strong> <strong>College</strong> provides educational<br />
opportunities to improve quality <strong>of</strong> life and sustainable community building and<br />
citizenship. The college is a premier public comprehensive two-year institution that<br />
provides academic transfer, vocational, continuing education and basic skills education<br />
for the citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Casper</strong>, Natrona County, the State <strong>of</strong> Wyoming and the World.<br />
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC<br />
Program mission, goals, and objectives<br />
The Music Department shall prepare students with a foundation for a career in<br />
<strong>music</strong>, while providing educational enrichment and cultural opportunities for the college<br />
and the greater community.<br />
GOAL I. Address the needs <strong>of</strong> the students seeking careers in <strong>music</strong><br />
OBJECTIVES:<br />
Offer the Associate <strong>of</strong> Arts, Associate <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts in Music Education, the Associate <strong>of</strong><br />
Fine Arts in Vocal or Instrumental Performance, and the Associate <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts in<br />
Musical Theater<br />
• Maintain viable transfer programs.<br />
• Instill <strong>music</strong> literacy through a core <strong>music</strong> curriculum<br />
• Develop performance in the chosen field through a variety <strong>of</strong> performance<br />
opportunities<br />
• Promote knowledge <strong>of</strong> <strong>music</strong> literature through studio, ensemble, and supporting<br />
courses<br />
• Enhance knowledge and skills in general education<br />
• Enhance knowledge and skills in <strong>music</strong> technology<br />
• Expose students to the value <strong>of</strong> community <strong>music</strong> organizations<br />
• Advise students to establish and to help achieve career goals<br />
• Offer opportunities by presenting guest artists, clinicians and lecturers<br />
GOAL II. Instruct students who wish to pursue <strong>music</strong> as an avocation<br />
OBJECTIVES:<br />
• Maintain viable <strong>music</strong> opportunities in the general education curricula<br />
• Encourage participation in studio lessons and <strong>music</strong> ensembles<br />
• Offer <strong>music</strong> courses for community members<br />
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