The first two years of college music study are, in
many ways, the most important years in the education of a musician.
Skills and understanding which are well-learned at this time
provide an adequate base for a successful music vocation. Because
of this, the music curriculum focuses on thoroughly developing in
the student these most essential musical skills.
The philosophy and pedagogy of the program are guided by the
following principles:
- The most "freeing" education is a process of learning to see
and think clearly and to understand relationships. The transfer of
information from teacher to student, while important, is
secondary.
- Effective education is not possible without internal motivation
and self-discipline
- Understanding and skills are the key to musical competence
- Understanding results when the desire to learn and the creative
teacher meet
- The pursuit of musical competence, when undertaken deeply,
provides a mirror for self-examination and understanding
Southwestern Community College's School for Music Vocations is
committed to preparing its students for music careers in a
stimulating and efficient way. We hope to be able to help the
serious musician gain the musical mastery which will enable them to
succeed in and contribute to the art of music, whether in
performance, education or both.
