It does this through a tripartite mission. First, it dedicates its energies and resources to excellence and leadership in the development of a select group of exceptionally talented undergraduate and graduate students majoring in music, under the tutelage of an outstanding faculty dedicated to excellence. Second, for those students majoring in other areas the Department, through active, committed involvement to The College s General Education program, increases awareness of music's impact on society, past and present. Provided by the Department Faculty advisors in the Department of Music serve as academic resources and advise students about career opportunities, internship possibilities, and graduate and professional school applications. They help students gain maximum benefit from their years at The College and to prepare for life after graduation.
Students meet at least once per semester with their faculty advisor.
The advisor assists students in choosing the proper courses, and in assuring satisfactory progress towards the Bachelor of Music degree. Music major courses will include all offerings required to major in music. A student may be placed on departmental probation only once. A second occurrence will result in a recommendation for dismissal as a music major. Each incoming student will be assigned a faculty advisor from the ranks of the full-time music faculty.