School of Music administrative records, 1986-2009

Series — Carton: 6

Identifier: UA 5538 Series 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contains administrative files for the School of Music (1986-2009). Annual reports consist of department questionnaires from Brigham Young University and National Music Institutions. Faculty teachings loads (1994-2004) consist of faculty responsibilities and course catalog information including course number and title. There is various information regarding faculty searches, off-campus programs, course requirements, evaluations and curriculum changes/correspondences.

Dates

Creation: 1986-2009

Creator

Brigham Young University. School of Music (creator, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted. Closed for 35 years from the date of creation of the records, and thereafter open to the public in accordance with the University Archives Policy.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from School of Music records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Administrative History

The School of Music (1998- ) operates under the College of Fine Arts and Communications at Brigham Young University and provides undergraduate and graduate degrees in various musical fields.

The Department of Music was renamed in 1998 as the School of Music. The school offers degrees in the disciplines of: theory, analysis, aural development, keyboard, sight-singing skills, composition, history, literature, instrumental and vocal performance, conducting, and pedagogy. The school operates under a director who reports to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communications. Directors have included David M. Randall (1998-2004), Dale E. Monson (2004-2009), and Kory Katseanes (2009- ).