From the Chair
The Department of Music offers a 64-credit major in music leading to the BS degree. The undergraduate program offers a general program of study with emphasis on theory, musicianship, history, and performance within a liberal arts college curriculum (read more). The MAT degree provides students with the Masters component for New York State certification, and guides them through the remaining requirements for certification eligibility (read more).
Music students perform at the Arts and Humanities Holiday celebration, December 2012
Faculty Spotlight
Lehman Jazz Camp for students grades 5-12
August 5-9, 2013
Regristration now open!
This one-of-a-kind NYC summer camp experience offers singers, string, brass, woodwind, percussion, keyboard and guitar players the opportunity to learn and develop their skills for improvising in Blues, Jazz, Rock, Latin, World and Classical music styles. Campers interact with like-minded musicians in a creative environment designed to promote learning and artistic freedom.
Our world-class curriculum and dedicated, professional musician, instructors engage campers with exciting activities that enable them to learn how to improvise solos and perform in small and large mixed ensembles. While learning how to improvise, students will discover how their overall performing skills improve, as well as the ability to play by ear, compose, arrange and conduct.
A typical day at the camp includes: workshops, practice time, music theory classes and ensemble rehearsals with professional guests, faculty and outstanding campers.
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News and Announcements
Tenth Annual Music Education Symposium
The Music Department's annual symposium affords music educators opportunities for peer networking, and to earn academic credit towards fulfilling New York State professional development requirements, and "Masters + 30/ +60" salary increments. For Summer 2013 three courses are offered for graduate or undergraduate credit, in concert band, percussion, and piano for teachers. Please note, professional experience in the specific disciplines taught in each class is not necessary. Our courses are designed for educators to expand their knowledge and expertise into new areas. Reasonable accommodation can be made for participants with scheduling conflicts, however such must be made in advance with the Music Department.
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Last modified: May 12, 2013
