As a vital part of a public university committed to engagement and student success, the Department of Music is committed to generate and sustain an inspiring forum of musical creativity that fosters excellence and enhances understanding and appreciation for the musical arts on campus and in the community.

Our mission is to:

1. Offer the highest level of education in music for students pursuing undergraduate programs in music education, liberal arts in music, and integrated studies with a music emphasis.
2. Provide general music studies and performance opportunities to all students on campus.
3. Foster an open and inclusive environment that engages traditional and non-traditional students, celebrates differences, and promotes understanding and appreciation of a variety of past and present musical styles and cultures.
4. Provide a supportive and stimulating environment within the Department that allows music faculty to explore new and exciting avenues of creativity and achieve their highest professional potential.