About the EMU Music Program
Areas of Study
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Mission
The Eastern Michigan University Department of Music strives to promote lifelong musical learning, to prepare students for professional careers in music, and to advance the cultural life of the campus, community, and beyond.
Departmental Values
• Teaching and Learning
• Performing
• Scholarship
• Outreach
• Service
Guiding Principles
• Musicianship
• Excellence
• Accessibility
• Relevance
• Partnership
History
The Department of Music and Dance is celebrating its 150th birthday! Click here for historical highlights.
Faculty
Music faculty members of the Department of Music and Dance at Eastern Michigan University are known throughout the nation for their outstanding work as performers, conductors, composers, scholars, and music educators. They are committed to giving high quality instruction to their students in a personalized, friendly atmosphere.
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Students
• Over 350 music majors and minors
• Undergraduate and graduate opportunities
• 7 to 1 student faculty ratio
• Access to world-class performances
Graduates
The graduates of Eastern Michigan University Department of Music have an exceptionally high job placement record. Alumni are actively involved in music education, music therapy, music performance, and other related fields such as music business.
Facilities
• Pease Auditorium, a 1,400 seat auditorium
• Alexander Music Building, featuring dedicated ensemble rehearsal spaces
• and one-third of the space dedicated to instructional purposes
• Easy access to practice rooms
• A new computer lab with 24 state-of-the-art music workstations
Accreditation
EMU’s Department of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). NASM is the organization responsible for the accreditation of music curricula in higher education in the United States. In the field of teacher education, NASM cooperates with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NASM further cooperates with the American Music Therapy Association, which approves EMU’s Music Therapy Program. Graduates of the Music Therapy Program are eligible to take the certification examination given by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Additionally, EMU is accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.
