Assessment Plan
Program Music, B.A., History/Literature Concentration
Assessment Coordinator for the program Isabelle Emerson
Department(s) or Interdisciplinary Council Responsible for the Program Music
Five-Year Implementation Dates (2004-2005 to 2009-2010)
Is this program accredited by an external organization? No X Yes, and the organization is National Association of Schools of Music
Under 1. list the courses required for the track/program
1. Student Learning Outcomes for the program. List the Student Learning Outcomes for the program.
Program: Bachelor of Arts History/Literature Concentration:
MUS 100 Concert attendance
MUS 131 Music literature
MUS 201E,F Basic musicianship I
MUS 202E,F Basic musicianship II
MUS 303E,F Advanced musicianship I
MUS 304E,F Advanced musicianship II
MUS 341 Music history I
MUS 342 Music history II
Ensembles – 8 semesters
Applied lessons – 4 semesters
Repertoire classes – 4 semesters
MUS 495 Independent Study
Music Electives – 22 to 26 credits
Outcomes: Bachelor of Arts History/Literature Concentration:
1. Be knowledgeable about musical styles and literature from the medieval period to the present time, including but not limited to Western Music. (Music literature. History, independent study, electives)
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of fundamental music theory and
harmony. (Basic and advanced musicianship: theory)
3. Be able to read (sing) music at sight, write out dictated melodies, and
identify musical intervals. (Basic and advanced musicianship: sight-singing, ear-training)
4. Have a broad knowledge of general instrumental and vocal solo repertoire and music for large and small ensembles. (Concert attendance)
5. Be able to perform on major instrument as specified by syllabi at each level of education. (Applied lessons, required for four semesters)
6. Have a broad knowledge of repertoire for the major instrument (repertoire classes)
7. Have the ability to perform with other musicians in large or small ensembles as appropriate. (Ensembles, required for eight semesters)
8. Demonstrate increasing levels of technical skill and secure musicianship in applied studies. (Applied lessons)
9. Be able to conduct vocal and instrumental ensembles in performance of basic music repertoire. (Ensembles and electives)
10. Successfully complete 22 to 26 credits of music electives, to be chosen in consultation with departmental advisor. (Music Electives, 22 to 26 credits)
2. Curriculum Alignment of Student Learning Outcomes. Where is the information introduced, enriched, and/or reinforced in the courses required in the program?
Bachelor of Arts – History/Literature Concentration
Required Courses
Student Learning Outcomes / MUS100 / MUS
131 / MUS
201E / MUS
201F / MUS
202E / MUS
202F / MUS
303E / MUS
303F / MUS
304E / MUS
304F / MUS
341 / MUS
342 / Ensem-bles / Applied
Lessons / Rep.
Classes / MUS
495 / Music
Elec-
tives
1. Be knowledgeable about musical styles and literature from the medieval period to the present time, including but not limited to Western Music. / I / E, R / E, R / E, R / E, R
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of fundamental music theory and
harmony. / I / E, R / E, R / E, R
3. Be able to read (sing) music at sight, write out dictated melodies, and
identify musical intervals. / I / E, R / E, R / E, R
4. Have a broad knowledge of general instrumental and vocal solo repertoire and music for large and small ensembles. / I, E / I, E, R
5. Be able to perform on major instrument as specified by syllabi at each level of education. / I, E, R
6. Have a broad knowledge of repertoire for the major instrument. / I, E / I, E, R
7. Have the ability to perform with other musicians in large or small ensembles as appropriate. / I, E, R
100 / MUS
131 / MUS
201E / MUS
201F / MUS
202E / MUS
202F / MUS
303E / MUS
303F / MUS
304E / MUS
304F / MUS
341 / MUS
342 / Ensem-bles / Ap-
plied
Les-
sons / Rep.
Classes / MUS
495 / Music
Elec-
tives
8. Demonstrate increasing levels of technical skill and secure musicianship in applied studies. / I, E, R / I, E, R
9. Be able to conduct vocal and instrumental ensembles in performance of basic music repertoire. / I
10. Successfully complete 22 to 26 credits of music electives, to be chosen in consultation with departmental advisor. / I, E, R
I=Introduced, E=Enriched, R=Reinforced
3. Evidence/Artifacts used to assess Student Learning Outcomes over the 5 year period of this Plan. What instruments will be used in each of the five years? When and where will they be administered in each of the five years? Which Student Learning Outcomes will be assessed during each of the 5 years? How will results be reported (e.g. percentages, ranks, state or national comparisons) for each of the 5 years?
1. Be knowledgeable about musical styles and literature from the medieval period to the present time, including but not limited to Western Music. / Final Exams from MUS 131, MUS 341, MUS 342,
MUS Electives / Average percentages / In class, data collected by chair at end of semester
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of fundamental music theory and
harmony. / Final exams from MUS 201E, MUS 202E, MUS 303E, MUS 304E / Average percentages / In class, data collected by chair at end of semester
3. Be able to read (sing) music at sight, write out dictated melodies, and
identify musical intervals. / Final Exams from MUS 201F, MUS 202F, MUS 303F, MUS 304F / Average percentages / In class, data collected by chair at end of semester
4. Have a broad knowledge of general instrumental and vocal solo repertoire and music for large and small ensembles. / Instructor evaluation / Rehearsal attendance, Concert participation / In class, data collected by chair at end of semester
5. Be able to perform on major instrument as specified by syllabi at each level of education. / Jury Examination / Jury examination rubric / End of semester, by appointment
6. Have a broad knowledge of repertoire for the major instrument. / Instructor evaluation / Attendance requirement / In class, data collected by chair at end of semester
7. Have the ability to perform with other musicians in large or small ensembles as appropriate. / Instructor evaluation / Rehearsal attendance, Concert participation / In class, data collected by chair at end of semester
8. Demonstrate increasing levels of technical skill and secure musicianship in applied studies. / Jury Examination / Jury examination rubric / End of semester, by appointment
9. Be able to conduct vocal and instrumental ensembles in performance of basic music repertoire. / Instructor evaluation/Elective / Average percentages / In class, data collected by chair at end of semester
10. Successfully complete 22 to 26 credits of music electives, to be chosen in consultation with departmental advisor. / Instructor evaluation/ Electives / Average percentages / In class, data collected by chair at end of semester
4. Dissemination of Information over the 5 year period of this Plan. When, where, and how will results be disseminated to stakeholders?
1. Be knowledgeable about musical styles and literature from the medieval period to the present time, including but not limited to Western Music. / Music Assessment Coordinator (Dept. Chair) / At the beginning of each semester, assessment data will be posted to the program website.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of fundamental music theory and
harmony. / Music Assessment Coordinator (Dept. Chair) / At the beginning of each semester, assessment data will be posted to the program website.
3. Be able to read (sing) music at sight, write out dictated melodies, and
identify musical intervals. / Music Assessment Coordinator (Dept. Chair) / At the beginning of each semester, assessment data will be posted to the program website.
4. Have a broad knowledge of general instrumental and vocal solo repertoire and music for large and small ensembles. / Music Assessment Coordinator (Dept. Chair) / At the beginning of each semester, assessment data will be posted to the program website.
5. Be able to perform on major instrument as specified by syllabi at each level of education. / Music Assessment Coordinator (Dept. Chair) / At the beginning of each semester, assessment data will be posted to the program website.
6. Have a broad knowledge of repertoire for the major instrument. / Music Assessment Coordinator (Dept. Chair) / At the beginning of each semester, assessment data will be posted to the program website.
7. Have the ability to perform with other musicians in large or small ensembles as appropriate. / Music Assessment Coordinator (Dept. Chair) / At the beginning of each semester, assessment data will be posted to the program website.
8. Demonstrate increasing levels of technical skill and secure musicianship in applied studies. / Music Assessment Coordinator (Dept. Chair) / At the beginning of each semester, assessment data will be posted to the program website.
9. Be able to conduct vocal and instrumental ensembles in performance of basic music repertoire. / Music Assessment Coordinator (Dept. Chair) / At the beginning of each semester, assessment data will be posted to the program website.
10. Successfully complete 22 to 26 credits of music electives, to be chosen in consultation with departmental advisor. / Music Assessment Coordinator (Dept. Chair) / At the beginning of each semester, assessment data will be posted to the program website.