Tennessee Tech Music and Art department
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About the Department
 

The Department of Music and Art at Tennessee Tech provides an intellectual and creative environment for the study and production of the visual and performing arts. The faculty The Department Prides itself with One-on-One Teachingemphasizes quality instruction, both collective and individualized, embraces innovation, and acknowledges the role of technology in meeting the academic and artistic needs of the students. The Department prepares students for careers in music and the visual arts, enables students to enrich their lives by participating in music and art activities, instills in all University students an appreciation of music and the visual arts, and broadens the cultural perspective of the community, state, and region.

For Art students, the Department offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with options in art education, painting and, through the Appalachian Center for Crafts, programs in ceramics, Art Display in the Bryan Fine Arts Buildingfibers, glass, metals, and wood. Music majors pursue the Bachelor of Music degree with options in instrumental and vocal licensure, as well as programs of study in composition, instrumental, piano and vocal performance, and jazz.

An outstanding resident faculty of 32 artist/teachers provides instructional and artistic guidance to our students. Not only is the faculty committed to teaching, but it is also dedicated to excellence in research and creative activity. An on-campus concert and exhibition calendar of over 150 annual events provides something for everyone to enjoy. In addition to events in Cookeville, faculty members perform and exhibit regionally, nationally, and/or internationally, and receive worldwide acclaim for the level of their artistry.