Music (BM), Vocal Performance Emphasis

Music (BM)

• Program Prerequisite: Audition required for admission to program.
• Minor: Not required.
• Grade Requirement: A grade of “C” or better in courses required for these majors (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation.
• Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 52 credit hours is required within the major for the Bachelor of Music in Performance and a minimum of 58 credit hours is required within the major for the Bachelor of Music in Keyboard Pedagogy, Stringed Instrument Pedagogy, or Vocal Pedagogy. A total of 40 upper-division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above); 18-28 of these are required within the major.
• Program Code: Music (3122BM) with one of the following emphases: Keyboard Performance (3097), Vocal Performance (3098), Instrumental Performance (3099), Keyboard Pedagogy (3100), Stringed Instrument Pedagogy (3101), Vocal Pedagogy (3102)
• CIPC: Music (500903), Keyboard Performance (500903), Vocal Performance(500903), Instrumental Performance (500903), Keyboard Pedagogy (500912), Stringed Instrument Pedagogy (500912), Vocal Pedagogy (500912)​

Advisement

Music majors should meet with an advisor prior to registration. For current advisor listing please refer to School of Music Advisors.

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Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). All students in these Bachelor of Music programs must audition with the appropriate area head prior to admission to the program.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements for Bachelor of Music requirements. 

Program Learning Outcomes

• Employ writing and research skills to examine and communicate ideas about music.
• Demonstrate competency as performers through the preparation of repertoire and technical studies.
• Synthesize skills of performance, aural analysis, score analysis, technology, musicology, improvisation and composition.

School of Music Policies and Procedures

Refer to the School of Music Policies and Procedures  in this catalog.

School of Music Required Core Courses (29 credit hours)

• MUSC 1006 - Concert Attendance I Credits: (0) Students must take this course twice.
• MUSC 2006 - Concert Attendance II Credits: (0) Students must take this course twice.
• MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I Credits: (2)
• MUSC 1120 - Music Theory II Credits: (2)
• MUSC 1130 - Sight-Singing & Aural Skills I Credits: (2)
• MUSC 1140 - Sight-Singing & Aural Skills II Credits: (2)
• MUSC 1901 - Music: The Successful Musician Credits: (1)
• MUSC 1911 - Introduction to Music Technology Credits: (1)
• MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III Credits: (2)
• MUSC 2120 - Music Theory IV Credits: (2)
• MUSC 2130 - Sight Singing & Aural Skills III Credits: (2)
• MUSC 2140 - Sight Singing & Aural Skills IV Credits: (2)
• MUSC 3205 - Music History I: Music before 1800 Credits: (3)
• MUSC 3206 - Music History II: Music after 1800 Credits: (3)
• MUSC 3208 - World Music Credits: (3)
• MUSC 3840 - Advanced Concepts in Music Theory Credits: (2)

Additional Courses Required (51 credits)

• MUSC 1150 - Class Piano I Credits: (2)
• MUSC 1160 - Class Piano II Credits: (2)
• MUSC 2150 - Class Piano III Credits: (2)
• MUSC 3701 - Music Entrepreneurship and You Credits: (3)
• DANC 1010 CA/CC - Introduction to Dance Credits: (3)
• THEA 1030 - Voice and Movement for the Actor Credits: (3)
• THEA 1043 CA - Introduction to American Musical Theatre Credits: (3)
• MUSC 2321 - The Principles of Collaborative Piano I Credits: (1)
• MUSC 3402 - Vocal Literature I Credits: (2)
• MUSC 3412 - Vocal Literature II Credits: (2)
• MUSC 3991 - Junior Recital Credits: (0)
• MUSC 4402 - Vocal Pedagogy I Credits: (2)
• MUSC 4412 - Vocal Pedagogy II Credits: (2)
• MUSC 4860 INT - Internship in Music Credits: (1-3)
• MUSC 4991 - Senior Recital Credits: (0)