The goal of the University of Wisconsin Colleges Department of music is to increase musical literacy in the institution. This will be achieved in a variety of ways, no one of which is sufficient in itself: through the study of historical styles in appropriate courses (Music Literature and Appreciation, History of Western Music) , the study and analysis of the language of music (music theory) , and through performance (instrumental and vocal ensembles and studio instruction). These enhance both cognitive understanding and aural sensitivity. By such means, the department aims to provide "an environment in which musical and artistic knowledge, skills, and creativity are achieved This goal also entails specific objectives such as improving aural and analytical skills on the part of non-majors, as well as of music majors. The successful pursuit of all these activities will lead to the growth and refinement of musical taste and understanding-- in short, to musical literacy.

This goal is premised upon the University of Wisconsin Colleges Select Mission statement, upon the integral place that music as a performing art, as well as an academic discipline, holds within the liberal arts curriculum and upon the importance accorded the arts in recent national studies such as the Carnegie Report on "The Undergraduate Experience in America."

Stated simply, the goals and objectives of the UWC Department of Music are to provide through its course offerings and performing organizations an environment in which musical and artistic knowledge, skills and creativity are achieved.

The music department as an integral and essential department within a liberal arts, transfer institution shares much of its core mission with other departments and units within the UW System. The core mission of the department coincides with that of the institution in that the Department of Music:

• meets the educational and personal developmental needs of students through effective teaching and a balanced curriculum, as well as academic advising for music majors.

• provides excellence first priority emphasis on teaching.

• provides a curriculum which provides a base in the humanities of liberal studies necessary as the foundation for university arts and science associate degrees, as well as course offerings required of students pursuing the professional degree in music, music education, education and occupational degrees.

• supports a commitment to professional activity integral to, and supportive of, institutional programs and teaching excellence.

• meets the off-campus instructional and continuing education needs in music and the performing arts of citizens in the campus service area.

• provides public service to the surrounding region, both as a cultural center in the performing arts and as resource persons in music education, arts programming, and cultural development for the campus' service area.

• participates in regional consortia and inter- institutional relationships to maximize educational opportunity for the people of the area.