Goals and objectives for academic and artistic enrichment of the university and the extended community include: (1) offering curricula leading to a baccalaureate degree and graduate programs that provide students with the opportunity to realize their inherent musical potential, (2) offering degree options that recognize and nurture students’ abilities and talents to make contributions of excellence in the fields of music, and (3) preparing students for further graduate study andor professional careers in music by meeting curricula criteria, performance standards, and academic expectations. Performance opportunities include everything from large and small ensembles, solo recitals, opera, musical theatre, studio recitals, student enrichment ensembles, and marching band.