(BPRW) Clark Atlanta University Announces Resounding Return of Music Education Major Since 2005, Ushering in New Era of Musical Excellence in 2024 | Press Releases

(BPRW) Clark Atlanta University Announces Resounding Return of Music Education Major Since 2005, Ushering in a New Era of Musical Excellence in 2024

(Black PR wire) Clark Atlanta University (CAU) proudly announces the relaunch of its prestigious Music Education major, marking a triumphant return after a hiatus since 2005. Rooted in a legacy of academic distinction and cultural enrichment, CAU is unwavering in its commitment to providing a transformative education, with a renewed focus on training the next generation of music innovators and educators.

With a rich history spanning more than three decades, Clark Atlanta University is a beacon of excellence in the arts and education. The revival of the Music Education major reflects CAU’s commitment to honoring its past while seizing the opportunities of the future. Music has always been a part of CAU’s identity, and this relaunch reaffirms the university’s enduring commitment to fostering creativity, scholarship, and community engagement through the transformative power of music.

The Department of Music celebrates this pivotal moment in CAU’s history by proudly reintroducing the Music Education major. “Music is a universal language that transcends time, strengthens connections and inspires greatness,” said Phil Davis, the new chair of CAU’s Department of Music.

This renewed program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and passion to excel as music educators and arts advocates in our communities.

CAU’s new Music Education major will offer a comprehensive program that integrates theory and practice, encompassing diverse musical traditions and pedagogical approaches. Students will have access to well-equipped facilities, world-class academic mentors, and immersive learning experiences that will prepare them to succeed in today’s dynamic educational landscape.

“At Clark Atlanta University, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to explore their musical talents and pursue their passions,” said Charlene Gilbert, Dean of Clark Atlanta University. “The relaunch of the Music Education major underscores the University’s commitment to providing inclusive and innovative educational opportunities that empower students, through music, to achieve their dreams and make a positive impact on the world.”

For more information about the Music Education major at Clark Atlanta University or to apply, please visit www.cau.edu .

About Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University was formed from the merger of Atlanta University and Clark College, both of which hold a unique place in the annals of African American history. Atlanta University, founded in 1865 by the American Missionary Association, was the first institution in the nation to grant graduate degrees to African Americans. Clark College, founded four years later in 1869, was the first four-year liberal arts college in the nation to serve a predominantly African American student body. Today, with nearly 4,000 students, CAU is the largest of the four institutions (CAU, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Morehouse School of Medicine) that make up the Atlanta University Center Consortium. It is also the largest of the 37 member institutions of the UNCF. Notable alumni include: James Weldon Johnson, American civil rights activist, poet, and songwriter (Lift Every Voice and Sing – “The Black National Anthem”; Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., American civil rights activist; Hank Johnson, Congressman from Georgia’s 4th District; Kenya Barris, award-winning American television and film producer; Kenny Leon, Tony Award-winning Broadway director; Jacque Reid, Emmy Award-winning television personality and journalist; Brandon Thompson, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for NASCAR; Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Recording Academy. To learn more about Clark Atlanta University, visit:www.cau.edu.

Source: Clark Atlanta University