Music History
The MME Music History Certificate at UW–Stevens Point helps music educators build critical thinking and research skills while exploring music in its historical and cultural contexts to engage students more thoughtfully and meaningfully.
This 12 credit certificate is administered by the area of Music.
what to expect
You will study the history of music and its connections to current traditions in music education and performance. Students will also explore how contemporary practices of music education came to be through various lenses regarding the function and purpose of music learning in current school systems and general culture. A number of electives are also available to tailor the certificate to your goals as an educator and performer.
music history graduate certificate
History of Music Theory, 3 credits
Philosophy of Music Education I: Historical Perspectives, 3 credits
Electives, 6 credits
Note
The Music History Graduate Certificate is open to students majoring in a graduate music degree.
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
Our faculty work professionally as performers, directors, and composers who through their experience and dedication help ensure our students are successful.
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Mathew Buchman
- Department Chair – Music
- Professor – Jazz Studies
Beatriz Aguilar
- Assistant Professor – Music
- Director of Music Education
Danielle Breisach
- Lecturer – Flute
- Graduate Program Manager
Andrew Slembarski
- Administrative Specialist – Music
National Association of Schools of Music
Founded in 1924, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 637 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other music-related endeavors.
The College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
School of Performing Arts – Department of Music
College of Fine Arts and Communication
254 Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
(715) 346-3107
For ticket information: 715-346-4100