Master of Arts and a Master of Education degrees in Music Education are offered by the College of Education. The Music Department is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Music organizations on campus include Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Mu Alpha, Sigma Alpha lota, Tau Beta Sigma, Kappa Kappa Psi, University Vocal Society, Gospel Choir, MIDI User Group and a Student Chapter of Music Educators National Conference. In order to be accepted as a music or music education major, the student must perform an audition. Each student must demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency by performing compositions representing a variety of musical periods.
Memorization is required for pianists and vocalists.
The audition will include sight singing and performing a rhythmic exercise. Accompanists will be furnished only upon the student's request prior to the audition. The department will provide large instruments such as a tuba, string bass, or timpani for these auditions. All smaller instruments must be brought to the university. The audition will serve as a placement examination for accepted candidates.