The School of Music is a centre for creativity and collaboration through performance, research and education wherein tradition and innovation meet. In this role the School focuses not only on the advancement of musical discovery among its students, staff and faculty, but also provides leadership and stimulates communication within the musical, educational and artistic communities of Newfoundland and Labrador. The School is committed to the development and growth of the highest standards of musicianship and musical research within the university and beyond to national and international communities of professional and university-based musicians.