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Department of Music

奥斯汀皮伊州立大学音乐系在校园中占有重要地位, in the Clarksville community, and in the region. The Department is housed in a state-of-the-art 设施,提供优秀的练习,排练和工作室设施,沿着 with a nationally recognized concert hall.

奥斯汀皮伊的音乐系将世界一流的体验带入课堂 and concert hall.

我们的学生在充满活力的合奏中表演,创造引人入胜的外展项目,以及 在个性化的课堂和工作室教学中与教师密切合作. We value 每个学生的潜力和个性,与我们的教师建立关系 and provide mentorship both in and outside of the classroom/studio. Our graduates 在音乐和相关事业中取得巨大成功,并被研究生院录取 of their choosing. Come visit us to see how you fit into our vibrant and exciting music department.

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Music Degree Programs

我们提供9个本科专业,6个研究生专业,2个辅修专业, 还有一张毕业证书,为你的职业音乐生涯做好准备.

Undergraduate Concentrations

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这种专注为学生从事作曲、指挥、编曲、 music theory, pedagogy, arts management, and more. Composers also teach theory and composition in colleges, universities, and private studios. This degree will prepare you for any number of these or other music careers.

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Rene Villarreal plays guitar in MUC

这种专注为学生在交响乐团,歌剧院, 剧院、爵士俱乐部、录音室、主题公园、游轮、巡演 companies, military ensembles, chamber ensembles, and as soloists. Many performers 他们还花很多时间在当地学校、私人工作室教授私人课程, music stores, or at the college level. Many performance majors pursue graduate degrees 或者从事指挥、作曲、编曲、音乐理论、教育学或艺术管理方面的职业. 这个学位将为你准备任何数量的这些或其他音乐事业.

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student plays violin in Mabry Concert Hall

这种专注为学生在交响乐团,歌剧院, 剧院、爵士俱乐部、录音室、主题公园、游轮、巡演 companies, military ensembles, chamber ensembles, and soloist. Many performers also 他们大部分时间在当地学校、私人工作室教授私人课程, music stores, or at the college level. Performance majors pursue graduate degrees 或者从事指挥、作曲、编曲、音乐理论、教育学或艺术管理方面的职业. This degree will prepare you for any number of these music careers.

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Student plays piano

这种专注为学生在交响乐团,歌剧院, 剧院、爵士俱乐部、录音室、主题公园、游轮、巡演 companies, military ensembles, chamber ensembles, and as soloists. Many performers 他们还花很多时间在当地学校、私人工作室教授私人课程, music stores, or at the college level. Performance majors can pursue graduate degrees 或者从事指挥、作曲、编曲、音乐理论、教育学或艺术管理方面的职业. This degree will prepare you for any number of these music careers.

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Susannah White sings in Mabry Concert Hall

这种专注为学生在交响乐团,歌剧院, 剧院、爵士俱乐部、录音室、主题公园、游轮、巡演 companies, military ensembles, chamber ensembles, and as soloists. Many performers 他们还花很多时间在当地学校、私人工作室教授私人课程, music stores, or at the college level. Many performance majors pursue graduate degrees 或者从事指挥、作曲、编曲、音乐理论、教育学或艺术管理方面的职业. This degree will prepare you for any number of these music careers.

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Scenic of MMC building

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) are liberal studies degrees 这让学生为广泛的职业生涯做好准备,并允许学生从中选择 a broad spectrum of courses that suit their goals and interests. This concentration 要求学生在他们的学术帮助下选择的另一个领域的辅修 advisor. The minor provides additional skills and content that may not be offered in a music course but are essential for some music-related careers.

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Music students teach classes for elementary school children

音乐教师既是专业的教育工作者,也是专业的音乐家. As such, 你的课程将使你成为一名优秀的教育家和歌唱家. Music 教育课程从大二开始,以一个学期的学生学习结束 teaching. 你还将参加学院的一组教师预备课程 of Education that prepare you to become a state-certified teacher.

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Music students teach classes for elementary school children

音乐教师既是专业的教育工作者,也是专业的音乐家. As such, 你的课程将使你成为一名优秀的教育家和乐器演奏家. 音乐教育课程从大二开始,以一个学期结束 student teaching. You will also take a group of teacher-preparation courses from the College of Education that prepare you to become a state-certified teacher.

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Music therapy student sitting behind a row of instruments

音乐治疗师使用音乐作为治疗工具来解决运动,沟通, cognitive, social, and/or emotional needs. Music therapists work with clients across 在学校、医院、心理健康机构、护理和康复机构的寿命 centers, or private practice. This is a rapidly growing field and 365bet is one of only three schools in Tennessee to offer a concentration in music therapy!

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Graduate Concentrations

Garrett Coscoluella performs in football field

这个为期一年的课程是专为学士学位后的音乐学生谁希望 主要集中在他们的表演技能,因为他们准备进入 硕士课程、比赛、试镜或未被录取的表演职位 in a degree program. The program focuses almost exclusively on developing performance 通过私人指导,合作和合奏表演,和独奏技巧 recitals.

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Student sings in practice room

这种集中是为了满足音乐家寻求专注于的需要 performance. Some choose this concentration simply to improve their skills as teachers 和表演者,而其他人使用该程序准备在表演博士研究.

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Emmanuel Méjeun poses with French Horn

这种集中是为了满足音乐家寻求专注于的需要 performance. Some choose this concentration simply to improve their skills as teachers 和表演者,而其他人使用该程序准备在表演博士研究.

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Students sing in group in MUC

这种集中是为了满足音乐家寻求专注于的需要 choral conducting. Some choose this specialization simply to improve their skills 作为教师和指挥家,而其他人则利用该计划为博士研究做准备 in choral conducting. Students will be required to do a conducting audition on campus with a student ensemble.

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Orchestra poses for group photo

这种集中是为了满足音乐家寻求专注于的需要 instrumental conducting. Some choose this specialization simply to improve their skills 作为教师和指挥家,而其他人则利用该计划为博士研究做准备 in instrumental conducting. Students will be required to do a conducting audition on campus with a student ensemble.

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Music students teach class to elementary students

音乐系旨在通过提供培训和经验来履行其使命 为准备从事音乐表演职业的学生提供培训 在音乐中发展批判性思维,提供音乐训练和教学 为寻求教育执照的学生提供经验,以帮助满足胜任的需要 为国家和地区的音乐教师提供音乐教育资源 experiences as part of a comprehensive Liberal Arts education.

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What Do Music Majors Do After Graduation?

Many things!

  • Performance
  • Music Education
  • Pedagogy
  • Theory and Composition
  • Musicology and Ethnomusicology
  • Worship or Sacred Music
  • Music Therapy
  • Music Business
  • Music Technology
  • Conducting
  • Instrument Repair
  • Music Librarian
      Faculty and student spotlight
      Zoe Johnson headshot
      Zoe Johnson, Music Performance

      “奥斯汀·皮伊帮助我变得更好,推动我追求更大更好的东西. I think Austin Peay has a great music department for that.”

      Dr. Emily Hanna Crane
      Dr. Emily Hanna Crane, Strings

      Dr. 克莱恩最近在美国弦乐教师COVID-19工作组任职 Association as an applied studio instruction representative. She has also performed with Intersection一个专业的当代音乐合奏团,门户室内乐团和在 the Nashville Opera production of Madame Butterfly (Puccini)

      René Villarreal
      René Villarreal,Music Performance and Education

      在他的大学生涯中,ren在校园和社区都有过教学工作 通过社区艺术学校和 the Center for Excellence in the Creative Arts. As a guitar specialist, Villarreal 把比利亚雷亚尔的成功归功于亚利桑那州立大学的音乐课程和斯坦利·耶茨教授 “perfectionist.“365bet的音乐课程为我毕业后做了很多准备。 but one major quality I have developed is being a perfectionist,” he said. “Having 在一个锁着的房间里连续几个小时尽可能慢地弹奏八个音符 trying to make the best possible sound does a lot towards that.”

      Dr. Michael Chandler
      Dr. Michael Chandler, Music Education

      In the past year, 365bet's Coordinator of Music Education, Dr. Michael Chandler has 在世界各地领导奥尔夫研讨会和讲习班,包括澳大利亚国家 奥尔夫理事会在澳大利亚墨尔本奥尔夫落基山召开会议 研讨会,田纳西艺术学院和科罗拉多音乐教育家会议.

      Emmanuel Mejéun
      Emmanuel Mejéun ('15, '17),Music Education, Music Performance

      麦文杰说,奥斯汀·皮伊社区的吸引力让他的梦想变成了现实, 正是这种慷慨,他希望在工作中回报给未来的学生 towards a career as a college music professor. “Everything about my story is tied 它是我的激情,我的爱,它将是我的工作——它是我的一切 to me,” Méjeun said. “Every professor in Austin Peay’s music department is about more than just teaching; they’re about fostering a community. They’re supportive, not just 从事音乐教学,但他们会支持你 go through life, offering help and advice along the way.”

      How Do I Get Started?

      Admission is via audition and/or portfolio review and interview. Begin the application process now by setting up an audition date.