Humanistic Domains

Music Placements: National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) Standards NASM Standard 6a: General Studiesa. Candidates are expected to have the ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively Evidence:b. Candidates are expected to have an informed acquaintance with fields of study beyond music such as those in the arts and humanities, the natural and physical sciences, and the social sciences.Evidence:c. Candidates are expected to have a functional awareness of the differences and commonalities regarding work in artistic, scientific, and humanistic domains.Evidence:d. Candidates are expected to have awareness that multiple disciplinary perspectives and techniques are available to consider all issues and responsibilities including, but not limited to, history, culture, moral and ethical issues, and decision-making.Evidence: Standard B 1: Common Body of Knowledge and Skills – Performance Students must acquire:a. Technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for the particular music concentration.Evidence: Students must acquire:b. An overview understanding of the repertory in their major performance area and the ability to perform from across-section of that repertory.Evidence: Students must acquire:c. The ability to read at sight with fluency demonstrating both general musicianship and, in the major performance area, a level of skill relevant to professional standards appropriate for the particular music concentration.Evidence: Students must acquire:d. Knowledge and skills sufficient to work as a leader and in collaboration on matters of musical interpretation. Rehearsal and conducting skills are required as appropriate to the particular music concentration.