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School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Performing Arts: Music


 
Mission Outcomes Assessment Faculty Student Work

Mission Statement: The mission of the Music Program is to actively contribute to the musical, intellectual, cultural and aesthetic environment of the California State University at Bakersfield and its service region. The mission is attained through the programs of study provided for music majors, the several music electives for non-majors and the many varied concerts, recitals, workshops, and festivals offered and hosted by the department on campus and throughout the community. The principal mission of the Music Major is realized when the music student completes the curriculum for a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Music, following one or two tracks: General Music or Music Education. This specialized music curriculum is set within a liberal arts context insuring that music students receive a broad education in the arts and humanities as well as their highly specialized professional training in music. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Arts in Music will be prepared for graduate study, primary or secondary teaching in music, and/or a variety of career options in the field of music.