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About Us

The Department of Music and Dance strives to promote lifelong learning, to prepare students for professional careers in music or dance, and to advance the cultural life of the campus, community and beyond.

Values and Guiding Principles

History

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Students

• Over 350 undergraduate music and dance majors and minors
• Over 50 graduate music majors
  
  

Accreditation

• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
• American Music Therapy Association
• Certification Board for Music Therapists
• North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
  
  

Points of Distinction

• Personal connection with experienced faculty who actively engage in their profession
• Over 200 annual performances across disciplines
• Music Therapy Center
• Music Now Fest
• All Steinway School Initiative
• Scholarship opportunities
• EMU alumni succeed

Department Head

Dr. Diane L. Winder

Interim Department Head
and Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences