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Brigham Young University. School of Music

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1998-

Biography

The School of Music (est. 1998) functions 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), Kory Katseanes (2009-2015), and Kirt Saville (2015- ).

Citation:
BYU Organizational History, via WWW, accessed 2012 May 10 (under College of Fine Arts and Communications, degrees in various fields, renamed 1998 from Department of Music, degrees in: theory, analysis, aural development, keyboard, sight-singing skills, composition, history, literature, instrumental and vocal performance, conducting, and pedagogy, director reports to dean, directors David M. Randall (1998-2004), Dale E. Monson (2004-2009), Kory Katseanes (2009-2015), and Kirt Saville (2015-)).

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

School of Music production records, 1990-1999

 Series — Carton 5: Series 1; Series 2; Series 4; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197235221816]
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Materials include source documents, memos, and reports. Dated 1990-1999.

Dates: 1990-1999

School of Music records on performance groups and tours, 1984-2000

 Series
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Materials include files concerning tours and performing groups. Dated 1984-2000.

Dates: 1984-2000

School of Music tour records, 1991-2000

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence, policies, and procedures for performances and tours, and a Chamber Orchestra Tour itinerary. Dated 1991-2000.

Dates: 1991-2000