Student Learning Outcomes

(2006-07; from Major Summary Report)

Performance Outcomes
A conservatory graduate is able to:

1. Perform with highly developed technical skill and stylistic refinement as both a soloist and as an ensemble member
2. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the concepts of music and their relationship to each other with reference to works performed
3. Present concert and recital programs, which includes solving problems concerning programming, organization, and management of concert practice and program direction
4. Critically analyze the use of musical concepts to present a stylistic interpretation of music performed

Composition Outcomes
A conservatory graduate is able to:

1. Compose with highly developed technical skill and stylistic refinement demonstrating the emergence of a personal style
2. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the concepts of music and their relationship to each other with reference to works composed
3. Present, discuss and evaluate the problem-solving process with regard to composition and the realization of the composition
4. Critically analyze the use of musical concepts to present a personal compositional style

Musicology Outcomes
A conservatory graduate is able to:

1. Write an extended essay demonstrating mastery of research, argument, and data from primary and secondary sources
2. Articulate sophisticated arguments supported by musical evidence and demonstrates independence of thought in the development of a hypothesis and argument in the chosen area of research
3. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the concepts of music and their relationship to each other with reference to research undertaken and essay writing
4. Present, discuss, and evaluate the problem-solving process and the development and realisation of a research project
5. Critically analyze the use of the musical concepts to articulate their relationship to the style analysed

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