The comprehensive, rigorous curriculum offered by the Department of Music Theory, History, and Composition is designed to cultivate mind, ear, and heart. The development of a keen intellect and discerning ear is complemented by an ever-deepening appreciation of the aesthetic consciousness drawn forth by musical endeavor. Students use music theory, history, and composition as tools to make musical decisions about the score and performances, ultimately becoming thinking and listening musicians and at all times raising levels of maturity and competence.