Kenneth Guy
Music Theory A
11/24/15
Introduction
The author of this paper will be presenting information about Cheyney University and the various music ensembles with a primary interest in the band. Founded in 1837 as the Institute for Colored Youth, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is known as the first institution of higher learning for African Americans. The founding of Cheyney University was made possible by Richard Humphreys, a Quaker philanthropist who bequeathed $10,000, one tenth of his estate, to design and establish a school to educate the descendants of the African race.
Cheyney University currently has over 1,488 students enrolled and it has a tuition rate of $5,840. The requirements of admission are a minimum…show more content… The Department also offers a minor in Art. Courses in the Department of Fine Arts, Design and Liberal Studies combine critical thinking and social awareness with practical skills in communication technology as well as oral, written, and artistic expression. The variety of majors and minors available in the department enables students to combine programs that qualify them for careers and graduate school, enhance the quality of their lives, and prepare them to become citizens of the global community. The Department accomplishes the mission and goals of the university by supporting a broad liberal arts core and providing challenging and enriching degree programs. Students are guided and mentored through faculty advising, department-sponsored student organizations and performance groups, and a variety of internship opportunities. But within this ever growing industry one thing stands tall above all…show more content… Students are given the opportunity to achieve the program’s goal to educate, elevate, and entertain themselves and various audiences through the variety of venues available to University band participants. Which are called “The Three E’s”.
The multiple objectives of the band are to be utilized as a vehicle to recruit musically gifted high academic achievers who have varied interests in the many majors offered by Cheyney University. To perform as a public relations component for Cheyney University. To boost school moral and spirit through musical services to the University functions, athletic events, and the surrounding community activities. In addition to performing, uplifting prelude music, postlude during timeouts. Although it has had a humble beginning, the Cheyney University Band Program has had numerous amounts of success during its
