Welcome

The mission of the Music Department in support of the mission of Aquinas College is to provide both to the music major and general education students: first, a deeper understanding and experience of music from the abundant diversity of cultures present today and through the ages; and, second, the verbal and technical skills to communicate that knowledge of music.

The goals of the Music Department are:

1. to provide students with an understanding of and the ability to employ the common elements and organizational patterns of music and their interaction;
2. to provide students with a broad knowledge of the history and development of music in its cultural and social contexts;
3. to develop in students the skills of effective practice, rehearsal, performance and collaboration with other musicians and those under their leadership, necessary for educating, self expression, communication, personal growth and interaction;
4. to develop in students an understanding of the fundamental workings of their instruments/voices with the ability to verbalize that to others, and a self confidence, while acknowledging present limitations, as strides to progress to a level of excellence in performance on the instrument/voice are made;
5. to offer students opportunities to experience the many areas of service and/or careers in music.