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Undergraduate
Degrees
BA Music
This program is designed for the study of
music within a strong liberal arts curriculum. It offers broad coverage of
the field
of music with emphasis upon the study of the history and theory of music.
It furnishes an appropriate background for prospective candidates for advanced
degrees who are preparing for non-performance centered careers. It does not
qualify the graduate for certification as a public school music teacher.
BM Music Education
This is a four-year professional degree for students
who intend to make music a career wither as a public school teacher or supervisor
of music. The degree provides for many professional opportunities and serves
also as preparation for graduate study in music. Upon satisfacotry completion
of the music education course of study, the student is certified to teach music
at both the elementary
and secondary levels.
BM Performance
The Bachelor of Music Degree in Performance is
designed to assist the music student to prepare for a career in music performance.
The degree is offered for the following applied areas: standard orchestral
and band instruments, piano, voice, classical guitar, and pipe organ. Emphasis
is placed
on performance with supporting studies in music theory, music history and the
liberal arts.
Music
Undergraduate Student Handbook (pdf)
Graduate Degrees
Master of Music
The
Division of Music offers graduate studies leading to the Master of Music degree
with majors in Music Education, Performance, Conducting, and Collaborative
Piano. These majors are fully accredited by the National Association of Schools
of
Music.
Individualized
curricula are designed to meet students’ interests and needs while offering
a balanced program of academic and professional courses.
Music
Graduate Student Handbook (pdf)
Minors
Minor
in Music/Minor in Jazz Studies
Entrance
Requirements for all Music Degree Programs
In addition to meeting the University’s
admission standards, applicants to music degree programs must demonstrate
musical ability in performance
on their major instruments or voice before a jury of the music faculty. Applicants
must perform and pass a music audition before the University can review applications
for admission to music degree programs. Space is limited in these majors
and students need to apply and audition early. To ensure full consideration
for admission and scholarships, please
audition and apply no later than February 1st for the fall semester. Auditions
are arranged through the Music Division
office. To schedule an audition, please call (207) 581-4703.
Music Theory is a significant component of all our undergraduate degree programs.
Please click here for detailed information on our Music Theory program, requirements
and expectations.
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The University of Maine's Music Division is an accredited institutional member
of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
As a member, the Division of Music in the School of Performing Arts offers
a complete range of music courses and performing experiences to over 10,300
students on campus.
UMaine undergraduate electronic applications are available on-line.
Division of Music Mission Statement
The central mission of the Division of Music
in the School of Performing Arts is to provide for the education of undergraduate
and graduate students majoring
in music, as well as that of interested students from the University at large.
Through the integration of academics and performance, the division furthers
the knowledge and appreciation of music on campus, throughout the state, in
the region, and beyond. Primarily, the Division offers the future and present
music educators of our state and region degree programs at the Bachelor’s
and Master’s levels. Teaching, service and creative activity are therefore
principally focused on the professional degree programs that serve the music
education community. In order to further assist our students to attain the
goals to which they aspire, we provide the Bachelor of Music degree in performance
and the Bachelor of Arts degree. Our Master of Music degree in Music Education
serves a vital function for the reaccreditation and promotion of public school
music
teachers in Maine and in the region. We also offer Master of Music degrees
in Performance and in Conducting, which provide an important range of programs
for the professional musicians and music educators who seek admission to our
School.
The faculty and students of the Division of Music serve as an educational and cultural resource. Our musical and pedagogical skills are available and visible through performance, composition, publication, continuing education efforts and consultation, which keep us actively connected with that population from which our students come and to which they return.
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