Strategic Plan for the Future
Mission statement
To create an innovative and inclusive musical community that prepares informed,
ethical students for meaningful creative lives as performers, educators, composers,
conductors, music therapists, entrepreneurs, and scholars.
Vision
The School of Music strives to cultivate a vibrant community of musicians and scholars who engage in research and creative activity in the fields of music
performance and improvisation, composition, music teacher education, theory,
musicology, music therapy, technology, and industry. Our rigorous programs and
distinguished faculty provide students the opportunity to develop the abilities to
become consummate leaders in the musical arts.
Principles
The West Virginia University School of Music (WVUSOM) strives to create an
inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment in which students, staff,
faculty, and administrators can thrive creatively and personally. We seek to cultivate
an environment of trust, respect, and accountability that empowers all members of
the WVUSOM community to contribute their talents and expertise in support of
our mission and vision.
