Department of Music
School of Liberal Arts
B.M. in Music
CIP Code: 500901
Program Code: 161
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Learning Outcomes
1. To become aware of, organize, recognize, listen to, assimilate and respond to factual
knowledge of music literature and history through its cultural and historical perspectives.
2. To recognize, identify, analyze and recreate concepts related to sequential music theory while
developing the necessary keyboard and sight singing skills along with a working knowledge of
music notation software.
3. To develop the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to become a competent
performer.
4. To develop an appreciation for and a knowledge of a wide range of repertoire through a
variety of solo and ensemble settings.
5. To acquire the skills necessary to become a professional composer by gaining a thorough
knowledge of the techniques of composition and the supporting knowledge of orchestration,
score study, music notation, MIDI computer music and twentieth century techniques.
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Learning Outcomes
1. To become aware of, organize, recognize, listen to, assimilate and respond to factual
knowledge of music literature and history through its cultural and historical perspectives.
2. To recognize, identify, analyze and recreate concepts related to sequential music theory while
developing the necessary keyboard and sight singing skills along with a working knowledge of
music notation software.
3. To develop the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to become a competent
performer.
4. To develop an appreciation for and a knowledge of a wide range of repertoire through a
variety of solo and ensemble settings.
5. To acquire the skills necessary to become a professional composer by gaining a thorough
knowledge of the techniques of composition and the supporting knowledge of orchestration,
score study, music notation, MIDI computer music and twentieth century techniques.
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Alignment of Outcomes
▪ The University Mission Statement
The Bachelor of Music program is designed in accordance with NASM accreditation standards and
requirements in order to prepare students for professional success and provide them the tools to make
learning a life long process. The program makes a significant contribution to the cultural enrichment of the
region. Faculty are devoted to a student centered curriculum and all teaching classrooms have state of the art
equipment in keeping with the university mission statement.
▪ The University Strategic Plan 2013
The strategic plan calls for new educational partnerships, improved course delivery and further enrichment of
the educational, cultural and social life of the region. The plan expresses the desire to meet and/or exceed the
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s target retention and graduation rates for Cameron University.
This presentation will address efforts to improve course delivery.
▪ Department Mission
It is the department’s main goal to enrich and improve the instruction of our students. Any modifications or
changes in curriculum are all geared to improved student retention and learning.
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Alignment of Outcomes
▪ The School of Liberal Arts Mission
The School of Liberal Arts’ mission statement is closely aligned with the Department of Music. Our graduates
will teach, perform concerts, recitals, participate in theatre productions, art exhibitions, lectures, symposia,
workshops, camps, and public forums , all of which will enrich the intellectual and cultural lives of all of our
constituents.
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Measures of Learning and Outcomes
▪ Semester Evaluations (private studio)
▪ Pre- and Post-Testing (coursework)
▪ Portfolio Evaluation (at Junior Standing and at graduation)
▪ Exit Exams for Graduating Seniors (ETS Major Field Test for Music)
▪ Alumni Feedback
▪ First Semester Barrier Admission to Music Program
▪ Senior Recital Evaluations
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Report on Actions from the Three Previous
Chosen Priority Outcomes
1. Offer Music Fundamentals as a regular class offering along with an online
component during the Spring and Summer semesters.
▪ the “brick and mortar” Music Fundamentals course was more successful than the
online only version (as seen in both higher enrollment and pass rates) – the course is
also now offered in the fall semester (first 8 weeks) as well
2. Increase efficiency of testing incoming Freshmen for deficiencies (including idea of
using a permission code for Theory I course).
▪ this was not fully implemented (in part due to the changeover to Banner); however
each student who auditioned for scholarship was tested in theory for proper
placement
3. Discuss possibility of identifying funds and/or provide service awards for upper level
students to tutor at-risk students.
▪ although we were not able to identify any additional funds this past year, faculty
teaching theory courses increased their availability for individual student mentoring
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Report on Actions from the Three Previous
Chosen Priority Outcomes
4. Offer music notation seminar at a slightly later time in the Fall semester to create a
higher enrollment number and offer more opportunities for success.
▪ a workshop on Finale was offered again this September [2010]; Dr. Hoepfner’s
teaching load precludes him offering multiple workshops later in the semester,
however this year’s workshop was offered slightly later
5. Maintain appropriate computer software upgrades for coursework.
▪ new editions of both Finale and Sibelius music notation software were installed last
year and are meeting the needs of our students
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Learning Outcomes
1. To become aware of, organize, recognize, listen to, assimilate and respond to factual
knowledge of music literature and history through its cultural and historical perspectives.
2. To recognize, identify, analyze and recreate concepts related to sequential music theory while
developing the necessary keyboard and sight singing skills along with a working knowledge of
music notation software.
3. To develop the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to become a competent
performer.
4. To develop an appreciation for and a knowledge of a wide range of repertoire through a
variety of solo and ensemble settings.
5. To acquire the skills necessary to become a professional composer by gaining a thorough
knowledge of the techniques of composition and the supporting knowledge of orchestration,
score study, music notation, MIDI computer music and twentieth century techniques.
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Student-learning or service outcome and measurements
MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME
PROGRAM
OUTCOME
1. To become
aware of,
organize,
recognize, listen
to, assimilate and
respond to
factual
knowledge of
music literature
and history
through its
cultural and
historical
perspectives.
CURRICULUM
AREA OR TARGET
AUDIENCE
Measurements
MUSC 1413,
MUSC 1423,
MUSC 3513,
MUSC 3523
▪ assessment preand post-tests
▪ graduating
seniors exit exam
Methods used to
determine validity
of measurement
instruments
Music Literature,
Music History
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Methods used
to determine
reliability of
measurements
▪ students who
score higher on
post-tests
enjoy higher
retention and
graduation
rates
Schedule for
measurements
annually
10
Music Literature I
72
70
70
68
63
2005-06 [10]
2006-07 [10]
2007-08 [7]
2008-09 [9]
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Music Literature II
80
73
62
2005-06 [12]
63
2006-07 [8]
66
2007-08 [7]
2008-09 [10]
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Music History I
92
89
88
85
2005-06 [8]
2006-07 [13]
2007-08 [8]
2008-09 [9]
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2009-10 [9]
13
Music History II
97
92
89
88
85
2005-06 [7]
2006-07 [11]
2007-08 [8]
2008-09 [9]
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Learning Outcomes
1. To become aware of, organize, recognize, listen to, assimilate and respond to factual
knowledge of music literature and history through its cultural and historical perspectives.
2. To recognize, identify, analyze and recreate concepts related to sequential music theory while
with developing the necessary keyboard and sight singing skills along with a working
knowledge of music notation software.
3. To develop the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to become a competent
performer.
4. To develop an appreciation for and a knowledge of a wide range of repertoire through a
variety of solo and ensemble settings.
5. To acquire the skills necessary to become a professional composer by gaining a thorough
knowledge of the techniques of composition and the supporting knowledge of orchestration,
score study, music notation, MIDI computer music and twentieth century techniques.
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Student-learning or service outcome and measurements
MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME
PROGRAM
OUTCOME
2. To recognize,
identify, analyze
and recreate
concepts related
to sequential
music theory
while with
developing the
necessary
keyboard and
sight singing skills
along with a
working
knowledge of
music notation
software.
Methods used to
determine validity
of measurement
instruments
Methods used
to determine
reliability of
measurements
MUSC 2201,
▪ assessment pre▪ NASM
and post-tests
guidelines/reaccre
MUSC 2312,
ditation
▪ graduating
MUSC 2321
seniors exit exam
MUSC 2332,
MUSC 2341,
MUSC 3313,
MUSC 3321,
MUSC 3333,
MUSC 3341,
MUSC 4322,
MUSC 4332
Harmony &
Structure, SightSinging, Class
Piano IV, Form &
Analysis,
Twentieth
Century
Techniques
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▪ students who
score higher on
post-tests
enjoy higher
retention and
graduation
rates
CURRICULUM
AREA OR TARGET
AUDIENCE
Measurements
Schedule for
measurements
Annually
16
Theory I
97
92
91
89
88
2005-06 [38]
2006-07 [17]
2007-08 [28]
2008-09 [17]
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Theory II
100
92
79
74
2005-06 [22]
2006-07 [12]
2007-08 [17]
2008-09 [14]
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Theory III
82
82
80
80
75
2005-06 [20]
2006-07 [16]
2007-08 [6]
2008-09 [13]
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Theory IV
81
83
80
67
2005-06 [20]
2006-07 [13]
2007-08 [6]
2008-09 [12]
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Sight Singing I
89
86
78
66
2005-06 [28]
2006-07 [13]
2007-08 [22]
2008-09 [15]
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Sight Singing II
86
85
78
66
2005-06 [13]
2006-07 [8]
2007-08 [15]
2008-09 [13]
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Sight Singing III
100
86
78
66
2005-06 [20]
2006-07 [13]
2007-08 [4]
2008-09 [11]
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Sight Singing IV
100
86
78
66
2005-06 [14]
2006-07 [12]
2007-08 [4]
2008-09 [6]
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Class Piano IV
95
92
90
90
88
83
83
84
Fall
Spr
Fall
Spr
Fall
Spr No Class Spr No Class Spr
2005 [1] 2006 [3] 2006 [2] 2007 [6] 2007 [1] 2008 [1]
2009 [3]
2010 [5]
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Twentieth Century Techniques
100
98
92
63
2005-06 [9]
2006-07 [10]
63
2007-08 [10]
2008-09 [4]
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Form and Analysis
100
100
91
76
2005-06 [11]
2006-07 [13]
75
2007-08 [10]
2008-09 [6]
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Learning Outcomes
1. To become aware of, organize, recognize, listen to, assimilate and respond to factual
knowledge of music literature and history through its cultural and historical perspectives.
2. To recognize, identify, analyze and recreate concepts related to sequential music theory while
developing the necessary keyboard and sight singing skills along with a working knowledge of
music notation software.
3. To develop the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to become a competent
performer.
4. To develop an appreciation for and a knowledge of a wide range of repertoire through a
variety of solo and ensemble settings.
5. To acquire the skills necessary to become a professional composer by gaining a thorough
knowledge of the techniques of composition and the supporting knowledge of orchestration,
score study, music notation, MIDI computer music and twentieth century techniques.
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Student-learning or service outcome and measurements
MEASUREMENTS OF STUDENT LEARNING OR SERVICE OUTCOME
PROGRAM
OUTCOME
3. To develop the
cognitive and
psychomotor
skills necessary to
become a
competent
performer.
CURRICULUM
AREA OR TARGET
AUDIENCE
MUSC 3801-4,
MUSIC 4801-4
Private Studio
Instruction
Measurements
▪ Semester
Evaluations
▪ Degree Recitals
Methods used to
determine validity
of measurement
instruments
Methods used
to determine
reliability of
measurements
▪ collect individual
faculty grades for
all Departmental
Recitals (for
performers and
piano majors
serving as
accompanists)
▪ students who
score higher on
post-tests
enjoy higher
retention and
graduation
rates
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Schedule for
measurements
annually
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Piano Semester Evaluations
95
93
92
90
90
89
88
87
Fall
Spr
Fall
Spr
Fall
Spr
Fall
Spr
Fall
Spr
2005 [2] 2006 [1] 2006 [0] 2007 [0] 2007 [1] 2008 [2] 2008 [5] 2009 [4] 2009 [5] 2010 [5]
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Vocal Semester Evaluations
93
92
91
90
90
90
2005-06 [19] 2006-07 [23] 2007-08 [24] Spr 2008 [24] Fall 2008 [19] Spr 2009 [19]
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Instrumental Semester Evaluations
93
91
88
87
87
87
83
80
Fall
2005
[20]
Spr
2006
[17]
Fall
2006
[17]
Spr
2007
Fall
2007
Spr
2008
[15]
Fall
Spr
Fall
2008 2009 [9] 2009
[18]
[18]
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2010
[11]
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Action Plan
1. Begin immediately to track assessment records of incoming freshmen in all courses
(pre- and post-tests) and to follow their progress (via assessment post-tests)
through their entire course of study. This should provide invaluable data
concerning the correlation between current assessment tools and
graduation/retention rates (and help to assess the reliability/validity of these
tools).
2. Being to administer the ETS Major Field Test for music to provide validity for our
assessment data through comparison with comparable programs nationwide
3. Begin to rate and track anonymous faculty assessment of departmental recitals
(including piano majors performing as accompanists). The data will be collected
after each recital.
4. Improve the advising of students with regard to the Finale workshop in the fall
semester (and consider adding the workshop sometime in the spring semester as
well)
5. Discuss possibility of locating funds and/or provide service awards to allow upper
level students to tutor at-risk students (student activity funds?)
6. Seeks fund for the purchase of new and repair of existing department instruments
(capital funds)
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Published information on graduates
Academic Year 09-10
Entered Graduate School
Working In Discipline
Other
Summer 2009
1
Fall 2009
1
Spring 2010
1
1
Total
3
1
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