Program Outcomes - The Hartt School

Instrumental Studies Division

Master of Music in Performance: Orchestral Instrument

Students will be able to:

1. perform of their instruments with technical proficiency and in a historically informed manner.
2. be adept at performing in solo, chamber music and large ensemble environments.
3. have knowledge of pedagogical issues relevant to their respective instrument.
4. coordinate the various considerations necessary to present a public recital demonstrating the breadth of literature written for his/her instrument, including artistic, logistical, programming, and presentation.

Guitar

5. have knowledge of and be able to perform by reading baroque guitar and lute tablature.
6. be adept at performing in solo, chamber music and guitar ensemble environments.

Master of Arts in Music

Students will be able to:

1. demonstrate advanced accomplishments in the study of music.
2. understand music from a broad perspective.
3. demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of music history and music theory.

Master of Music in Performance: Orchestral Instrument

Students will be able to:

1. perform on their instruments with technical proficiency and in a historically informed manner.
2. be adept at performing in solo, chamber music and large ensemble environments.
3. have knowledge of pedagogical issues relevant to their respective instrument.
4. coordinate the various considerations necessary to present a public recital demonstrating the breadth of literature written for his/her instrument, including artistic, logistical, programming, and presentation.

Artist Diploma in Performance: Instrument Concentration

Students will be able to:

1. perform on their instruments in a technically proficient and accurate manner.
2. demonstrate familiarity with music and performance practices from diverse historical and stylistic genres.
3. perform in, and understand similar and dissimilar relevant characteristics of solo, chamber music, and large ensemble environments.
4. publicly perform repertoire demonstrating the breath of literature written for his/her instrument including artistic, logistical, programming, presentation, etc.

Graduate Professional Diploma: Instrumental Performance

Students will be able to:

1. perform on their instruments in a technically proficient and accurate manner.
2. demonstrate familiarity with music and performance practices from diverse historical and stylistic genres.
3. perform in, and understand, similar and dissimilar relevant characteristics of solo, chamber music, and large ensemble environments.
   1. coordinate the various considerations necessary to present a public recital, including artistic, logistical, programming, presentations, etc.

Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance: Instrumental

Students will be able to:

1. perform in an informed and musical manner by integrating pertinent historical and theoretical considerations.
2. demonstrate familiarity with music and performance practices from diverse historical and stylistic genres.
3. perform in - and understand similar and dissimilar relevant characteristics of - solo, chamber music, and large ensemble environments.
4. coordinate the various considerations necessary to present a public recital, including artistic, logistical, programming, presentations, etc.
5. publicly perform solo repertoire demonstrating the breadth of literature written for her/his instrument.
6. have the ability to integrate intellectual discussion with musical performance in a convincing manner.
7. have a clear understanding of the history of music and relevant developmental considerations, especially as it applies to her/his instrument and its literature.
8. have skills necessary to analyze music from various historical periods and styles and to discuss compositional schools and techniques and formal organization.
9. have knowledge of pedagogical issues relevant to her/his respective instrument.
10. know how to systematically investigate a question relevant to their instrument and to present a convincing argument that will contribute to the corresponding knowledge base.

Master of Music in Accompanying

Students will be able to:

1. perform at a level appropriate for entry into advanced graduate level study.
2. perform with proper technique that includes proper playing position, tonal production, and use of pedals.
3. memorize solo repertoire (excluding 20th century repertoire).
4. demonstrate ensemble performance skills.
5. demonstrate skill at vocal and instrumental accompaniment including sight reading.

Piano Accompanying

6. demonstrate knowledge of important repertoire needed to accompany advanced solo vocal and instrumental performances.

Master of Music in Pedagogy: Instrumental Performance

Students will be able to:

1. perform on their instruments in a technically proficient and in a historically informed manner.
2. perform in solo, chamber music, and large ensemble environments.
3. demonstrate knowledge of pedagogical issues relevant to their respective instrument.
4. coordinate the various considerations necessary to present a public recital, including artistic, logistical, programming, presentation, and etc.
5. demonstrate a clear understanding of the history of music and relevant developmental considerations, especially as it applies to his/her instrument.
6. demonstrate familiarity with music and performance practices from diverse historical and stylistic genres.

Piano Pedagogy Emphasis

7. demonstrate advanced knowledge and create and implement developmentally appropriate studio piano instruction.

Master of Music in Pedagogy: Instrumental Performance

Students will be able to:

1. perform on their instruments in a technically proficient and in a historically informed manner.
2. perform in solo, chamber music, and large ensemble environments.
3. demonstrate knowledge of pedagogical issues relevant to their respective instrument.
4. coordinate the various considerations necessary to present a public recital, including artistic, logistical, programming, presentation, and etc.
5. demonstrate a clear understanding of the history of music and relevant developmental considerations, especially as it applies to his/her instrument.
6. demonstrate familiarity with music and performance practices from diverse historical and stylistic genres.

Suzuki Pedagogy Emphasis

7. demonstrate knowledge of the Suzuki teaching philosophy and create and implement developmentally appropriate string music curriculum and instruction.

Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting

Students will be able to:

1. communicate musical ideas through conducting and other expressive gestures.
2. demonstrate a high level of musicianship, with heightened tonal and rhythmic recognition capabilities.
3. analyze and evaluate instrumental scores and implement effective rehearsal strategies.
4. demonstrate familiarity with music and performance practices from diverse historical and stylistic genres.
5. build a body of personal repertoire encompassing important 18th- 21st century instrumental literature.
6. communicate with audiences in lay terms - to peak their interest and understanding - interesting and pertinent information about programmed repertoire.
7. coordinate the various considerations necessary to present instrumental performances, including artistic, logistical, programming, presentation, and etc.

Graduate Professional Diploma in Orchestral Conducting

Students will be able to:

1. communicate ideas through conducting and other expressive gestures.
2. demonstrate a high level of musicianship, with strong tonal and rhythmic recognition abilities.
3. analyze and evaluate instrumental scores and implement effective rehearsal strategies.
4. build a body of personal repertoire encompassing important 18th-21stcentury instrumental literature.
5. communicate with audiences in lay terms - to peak their interest and understanding - interesting and pertinent information about programmed repertoire.
6. coordinate the various considerations necessary to present instrumental performances, including artistic, logistical, and programming, presentation, etc.

Doctor of Music Arts in Conducting: Instrumental

Students will be able to:

1. communicate musical ideas through conducting and other expressive gestures.
2. demonstrate a high level of musicianship, with advanced tonal and rhythmic recognition capabilities.
3. analyze a variety of choral and instrumental scores and implement effective rehearsal strategies.
4. demonstrate familiarity with the performance practice traditions from diverse historical and stylistic genres.
5. build a body of personal repertoire encompassing important 18th-21st century instrumental literature.
6. coordinate the various considerations necessary to present instrumental performances, including artistic, logistical, and programming, presentation, etc.

Vocal Studies Division

Master of Music in Choral Conducting

Students will be able to:

1. communicate musical ideas through clear and expressive conducting gestures.
2. demonstrate competency with musicianship, skills in score reading, keyboard harmony, and aural skills and score analysis.
3. demonstrate effective rehearsal techniques.
4. write program notes as well as non-refereed journals.
5. demonstrate an understanding of choral literature and performance practice from a wide variety of historical periods.
6. demonstrate reading competency in German and one other foreign language; and diction competency with the International Phonetic Alphabet.
7. demonstrate an understanding of vocal technique.

Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting: Choral

Students will be able to:

1. communicate musical ideas through conducting and other expressive gestures.
2. demonstrate a high level of musicianship, with advanced tonal and rhythmic recognition capabilities.
3. analyze a variety of choral music and choral/orchestral scores and implement effective rehearsal strategies as well as demonstrate oral accountability.
4. understand the history of choral literature from the beginning of polyphony to present day.
5. write effectively about choral music for the purpose of writing detailed program notes as well as non-refereed journals.
6. demonstrate familiarity with the performance practice traditions from diverse historical and stylistic genres.
7. demonstrate competency with the International Phonetic Alphabet, lyric diction in the basic European languages as well as reading competency in German.
8. demonstrate competency in singing as well as a superior understanding of vocal technique as it relates to vocal technique as it relates to choral ensembles.
9. plan and implement balanced choral programming in a variety of settings.

Master of Music in Performance: Voice

Students will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of art song, opera, and choral literature from a comprehensive variety of stylistic periods.
2. perform art song, sacred music and opera with professional level artistry and vocal technique.
3. be proficient in reading comprehension and highly proficient in performance of the basic vocal singing languages (English, French, Italian, and German).
4. demonstrate an understanding of vocal technique as it relates to their voices and vocal pedagogy as it applies to variety of teaching situations.
5. create and maintain a professional level performer’s website.
6. complete the requisite Master Recital by successfully selecting, preparing, and performing professional level repertoire.

Artist Diploma in Performance: Voice Concentration

Students will able to:

1. perform in a highly professional and artistic manner.
2. be proficient in reading comprehension and highly proficient in diction of foreign languages (French, Italian, and German).
3. demonstrate a high level of professional musicianship.

Graduate Professional Diploma in Voice Performance

Students will be able to:

1. perform in a professionally competent manner.
2. demonstrate a professional level of musicianship.
3. demonstrate competency in lyric diction.

Music Education Division

Master of Music Education

Students will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of music teaching and learning process founded in contemporary research of music learning.
2. demonstrate methods of measurement and evaluation of students’ music learning.
3. communicate orally and in writing advanced ideas in music education.
4. interpret music research design and implement that knowledge into their perceptual framework.
5. demonstrate knowledge of historical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of music education.

Ph.D. in Music Education

Students will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of music teaching and learning process based on contemporary research.
2. demonstrate methods of measurement and evaluation of music learning.
3. communicate verbally and in writing advanced ideas associated with the discipline of music education.
4. demonstrate knowledge of the historical origins and philosophical and psychological foundations of music education.
5. integrate design and implement research as it relates to music education.
6. prepare manuscripts appropriate for publication by leading peer reviewed music education journals.

Academic Studies Division

Master of Music in Music History Performance Practice

Students will be able to:

1. Historical Knowledge: demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the connection between music, other arts, and other non-artistic disciplines, from both historical and cultural stances, and develop advanced research skills, including reading familiarity with at least one non-native language.
2. Historical Performance: demonstrate advanced knowledge of historical and modern performance practices on at least one instrument, both individually and in appropriate ensembles, and insightfully connect them to and critique them from within their appropriate historical and cultural contexts.
3. Research Methods: demonstrate field-standard research skills, for both physical and digital materials, and develop a familiarity with the musicological bibliography.
4. Writing: demonstrate writing skills suitable for both public and academic audiences.

Master of Music in Music History Scholarship and Research

Students will be able to:

1. Historical Knowledge: demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the connection between music, other arts, and other non-artistic disciplines, from both historical and cultural stances and develop advanced research skills, including reading familiarity with at least one non-native language, and hone advanced writing skills suitable for both public and academic audiences.
2. Research Methods: demonstrate field-standard research skills, for both physical and digital materials, and gain a familiarity with the musicological bibliography.
3. Writing: demonstrate writing skills suitable for both public and academic audiences.

Master of Music in Music Theory

Students will be able to:

1. demonstrate fluency in the standard techniques of the analysis of Western music, from the common practice to the present.
2. demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of music history and literature.
3. acquire up-to-date primary and secondary scholarly resources with the use of computer-based search techniques.
4. communicate verbally complex ideas related to the origin and evolution of musical thought to others.
5. produce scholarly writing.

Contemporary Studies Division

Master of Music in Composition

Students will be able to:

1. compose works in a variety of media and genres, including a work of substantial scope.
2. identify important repertoire works from the twentieth century and contemporary literature and have a deep familiarity with selected works from this repertoire.
3. use advanced music technology for a variety of purposes, including the notation of scores, creation of original electronic and multi-media works, and pedagogy.
4. employ practical musical skills to effect the successful performance of their compositions, whether through coaching, conducting, or performance.
5. demonstrate a knowledge of diverse historical performance styles and traditions.
6. demonstrate special skills in the practice of scholarship and research related to the history of music.

Artist Diploma in Composition

Students will be able to:

1. compose works in a variety of media and genres, including a work of substantial scope that would be competitive at a professional level with any composer of their generation.
2. use music technology for a variety of purposes, including the notation of scores, creation of original electronic and multi-media works, and pedagogy.
3. employ practical music skills to effect the successful performance of their compositions, through coaching, conducting, or performance.

Graduate Professional Diploma in Composition

Students will be able to:

1. compose works in a variety of media and genres including a work of substantial scope.
2. use music technology for a variety of purposes, including the notation of scores, creation of electronic and multi-media works, and pedagogy.
3. employ practical music skills to effect their successful performance of their compositions, through coaching, conducting, or performance.

The Jackie McLean Jazz Studies Division

Master of Music in Jazz Studies

Goals:

1. to examine and explore the history and origins of jazz music and the innovators who propelled the evolution of the art form.
2. to develop musicianship through jazz theory, ear training, keyboard skills, ensemble playing, composing, improvisation arranging, and in public performance.
3. to obtain an understanding of elements and structure of music and how they are used in the creation of a jazz performance.
4. to gain insight on the business of music as a jazz musician.
5. to focus on professionalism that encompasses punctuality, attention to detail, respect for other art forms and its artists, and a consistent daily work ethic.