Objectives
The objectives of the University of Hawai'i Music Department are:
- to provide undergraduate and graduate instruction and co-curricular events which are components within a broad liberal background (B.A.);
- a preparation for teaching music in elementary and secondary schools (B.Ed., M.A., in music education);
- a preparation for professional performing, composing, private teaching, or teaching music at the college level (B.M., M.A., M.M.);
- to provide opportunities for research and service which are consistent with the instructional program.
Accreditation. The Music Department is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).