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Department of Music
An All-Steinway School
Choose Red to pursue your passion. If you’re passionate about music, then you know that music is more than a career; it’s your life. At the University of Central Missouri, we understand your need to express yourself—it’s our passion, too. Hundreds of students choose music at UCM because it allows them to join a community of students, faculty and staff who care deeply
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about music. UCM hosts more than 100 recitals and concerts by students, faculty and guest artists each year. A broad range of performing ensembles, private lessons with artist faculty, and strong academic classes prepare UCM music students to pursue a lifetime of engagement in music.
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World-class faculty of artists, teachers and scholars
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High academic standards and superior musical expectations, in a nurturing environment
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Full range of high-quality ensembles including band, choir, jazz, orchestra, opera, chamber and technology
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Master teachers on every instrument and voice
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Strong focus on performance
Summer master’s program in Music Education with a focus on Kodåly Certification or Conducting
Unique undergraduate programs in Music Technology, Jazz-Commercial Music and Piano Pedagogy
Consistently high placement rates for graduates in jobs and quality graduate schools
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Competitive music scholarships
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A high-quality university at a great value
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YOUR
Instrument Every music student declares a primary instrument or voice. Students receive instruction in their primary area to develop the musicianship necessary for all professional musicians.
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“The music department is welcoming, and they have a variety of opportunities for skilled musicians!� Elizabeth Goller, Vocal Education major
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Be inspired by a world-class faculty of artists, teachers and scholars.
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UCM faculty members have earned national acclaim as performers, scholars and teachers who are dedicated to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of musicians. As a music student at UCM, you will be valued and receive the personal attention you need. UCM faculty members bring their real-world experiences to the classroom, where you will receive instruction that not only prepares you, it inspires you.
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MUSIC TECHNOLOGY ENSEMBLES
UCM offers a full range of ensemble experiences in band, choir, jazz, orchestra, opera and music technology. UCM has a rich tradition of excellence in large ensembles and chamber ensembles, which are open to students in all majors on campus. You’ll find an ensemble that matches your level of experience and interest.
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Here’s a sample of the ensemble opportunities that await you: Large Ensembles include: • Concert Choir and Collegiate Choir • Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2 • Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band • Opera Theatre and Musical Theatre • Symphony Orchestra • Marching Band and Basketball Pep Band • Vocal Jazz Ensemble • New Technologies Ensemble Small and Chamber Ensembles include: • Brass Ensembles • Chamber Winds • Jazz-Rock Combo • Percussion Ensemble • String Quartets • Woodwind Ensembles • Musical Theatre Orchestra
“The University of Central Missouri was the right choice for me. There were so many opportunities to be involved; it allowed me to mature academically and socially. I wouldn’t trade my choice for anywhere else. UCM is my home.” Emily Babcock, Instrumental Music Education major
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MUSIC EDUCATION If a music teacher had a significant impact on your life and you desire to have a similar impact on young musicians, Music Education is the right degree choice for you.
MUSIC performance You hear the rousing applause of an enthusiastic audience and it reminds you of why you spent countless hours practicing your craft—you are a performer, and nothing gives you greater joy than moving people through the power of music. At UCM, we provide the building blocks for musicians who choose performance careers and prepare them for advanced study in graduate school, as well as for a wide variety of entrepreneurial performance careers.
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You’ll be able to pursue your passion in teaching instrumental or vocal music at any grade level, or as a private instructor. With training received from UCM’s outstanding music education faculty, and countless opportunities to gain practical experience, you can count on excellent job placement rates.
Choose RED to explore your possibilities. MUSIC technology Today’s music industry runs on an amazing core of advanced technology. From laptop orchestras to recording studios, from interactive computer music to stadium-sized rock concerts, musicians use a wide variety of technologies to create the musical world around us. If you’re like the dozens of students who come to UCM each fall looking to perfect their audio techniques and begin to create the music of tomorrow, then the UCM Music Technology program is for you.
It takes a special set of skills to merge music and technology to create compelling sonic art. At UCM, you’ll develop an expert ear for quality and learn how to collaborate with other musicians as you refine your skills with cuttingedge, professional technology. Graduates of UCM’s Music Technology program are working in the music industry across the country.
JAZZ-Commercial mUSIC Perhaps your music future doesn’t fit neatly into a traditional music degree program. Your interests might span both performing and writing music in a variety of styles. If that’s the case, the Jazz-Commercial Music major is for you.
With the help and support of the Jazz-Commercial Music faculty and ensembles tailored to provide professional experience, you can explore a wide range of career options.
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Bachelor of Music Education • Instrumental • Vocal • Dual Certification*
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Performance Pedagogy (piano) Music Technology Jazz-Commercial Music
Bachelor of Arts in MUSIC Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Music Minor
“The department has given me the opportunity to study with talented faculty. It also allows me to do what I love every day, which is to learn and play music.” Weiwei Xu, Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy
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Piano Pedagogy Students who aspire to become private teachers must be exceptional performers, scholars, and communicators. Courses in this emphasis prepare students to excel in theoretical and practical aspects of piano teaching.
Bachelor of fine arts in musical theatre The BFA in Musical Theatre is an exciting blend of theatre, music and dance classes. The degree provides students with training and production opportunities in the areas of acting, music and dance to prepare them for entry into the well-established and fast-expanding profession of musical theatre performance.
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Master of Arts in Music Emphases: • Conducting • History and Literature • Kodály Music Education • Music Education • Performance • Piano Pedagogy
SUMMER Master of Arts in Music Summer Master’s Program is offered for professionals who are working within the field. Complete a Master of Arts in Music with an emphasis in Music Education within three summers of study. Students can focus on Kodály Certification or Conducting.
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FESTIVALS
To enhance your experience and add value to your résumé, you may join student chapters of professional music organizations.
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• American Choral Directors Association • Audio Engineering Society • Jazz Education Network • Music Teachers National Association Student Chapter • National Association for Music Education Collegiate Chapter • Percussive Arts Society • Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia • Pi Kappa Lambda • Sigma Alpha Iota • Student National Association of Teachers of Singing • UCM Winter Guard
Choose Red to take your educational experience further. At UCM, you will have many opportunities to take your expertise out of the classroom and into the real world. Every year, music students have opportunities to apply their education through participation in summer camps, festivals, workshops and teaching opportunities, including: Summer Camps • Piano Institute • Targeted summer music seminars and day camps
Workshops • Conductors Symposium (instrumental and vocal) • Summer Kodály Program
Festivals • Festival of Champions • Homecoming Parade and Massed Bands • Jazz Festival
Teaching and Outreach • Alumni Choir Weekend • Alumni Band Weekend • Community Music Program • Performing Arts Series • Honor Wind Symposium
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VISIT UCM Kentucky
Is cost keeping you from attending a university outside of your home state? The Choose Red Grant allows students in the eight states bordering Missouri to pay Missouri tuition and fees for all classes taught on the main campus in Warrensburg, Mo.
See if you qualify at ucmo.edu/instate.
Situated along Highway 50, Warrensburg is home to UCM. The university is far enough away from Kansas City (one hour) to have a true college experience, but still close enough to take advantage of all the amenities a large metropolitan area offers.
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It’s all about
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To become a member of the UCM music community,
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follow the scholarships link at UCMmusic.com:
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Apply for admission to UCM at ucmo.edu/apply.
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Audition
Visit the scholarships link for helpful audition information and to read about the Fundamentals of Music Examination. On the same day as your audition, you will take the Music Fundamentals Examination to determine your prior knowledge of music theory.
“My favorite part about UCM has been being involved in the music program. The department is like a big family.” Tim Hanley, Dual Certification Music Education
Scholarships are available to students regardless of major and are awarded through the audition process. Learn more about admissions and scholarships at
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Contact Us! Department of Music Utt 109 Warrensburg, MO 64093 Visit UCMmusic.com or call 660-543-4530
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