Program in Music

MICHAEL NAPOLITANO, B.S., M.A., Assistant Director

Mission:

The Marist University Music Program offers a minor in Music with both vocal and instrumental tracks. Primarily a performance-based program, the Music Minor offers students the opportunity to pursue their musical endeavors on the university level. The Program serves hundreds of students who participate in any of 20 performing ensembles and take a variety of courses offered in music theory, music industry, music history, and applied music. From applied study in voice, piano, brass, woodwinds, percussion, or strings to researching the lives and works of various composers, the Marist student finds an atmosphere of individual care and attention to personal musical growth. These skills can be used and enjoyed for a lifetime.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of music fundamentals, and the ability to translate this knowledge successfully into practice through performance or application.
Students will have foundational knowledge in the cultural contexts of music, in both domestic and global perspectives and narratives.
Students will demonstrate musicianship through their ability to interpret and perform a wide range of musical genres, including works composed by members of underrepresented groups.
Students will create a musical community that is rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity by participating in performances in support of many organizations.

Performing Ensembles:

Large Instrumental Ensembles
Marist University Band (Symphonic and Athletic Bands)
Marist University Orchestra (string ensemble)

Auditioned Select Instrumental Ensembles
Marist University Wind Symphony* (Select Wind Ensemble)

Chamber Instrumental Ensembles
Marist University Brass Ensemble*
Marist University Chamber String Ensemble
Marist University Flute Choir*
Marist University Handbell Choir
Marist University Percussion Ensemble*
Marist University Woodwind Ensemble*

Pop Instrumental Ensembles
Marist University Guitar Ensemble
Marist University Jazz Foxes*

Large Choral Ensembles
Marist University Singers (mixed concert choir) (auditioned concert choir)
Marist University Freshmen Treble Choir

Auditioned Select Choral Ensembles
Marist University Chamber Singers* (auditioned concert choir)
Marist University Select Treble Choir* (auditioned treble concert choir)

Sacred Choral Ensembles
Marist University Chapel Choir
Marist University Gospel Choir

Non-Credit A Cappella Ensembles
The Enharmonics* (student-run, mixed voice a cappella ensemble)
Time Check* (student-run male-identifying a cappella ensemble)
Sirens* (student-run, female-identifying a cappella ensemble)

*In order to participate in any of these ensembles, students must also be members of a large instrumental or choral ensemble.

Programs

Music Minor