B.M. Degree in Music Performance
Description
The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree begins to prepare students for professional careers or graduate study. Performance majors choose one of these options: keyboard, voice, wind instrument, stringed instrument, or percussion. To receive the B.M. Degree in Music Performance, the student must meet the minimum university requirements and specific requirements for the program. Completion of 120 credits is required for this degree which includes the Liberal Arts and Sciences Core (42 credits).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a sufficient level of technique in their primary performance medium to artistically perform standard undergraduate level repertoire.
- Understand the common elements and organizational patterns in music to demonstrate knowledge of forms, processes, structure, context, and styles including diverse cultural sources, from historical and theoretical perspectives.
- Show competency in secondary performing areas including piano and conducting.
- Complete a capstone writing project in music.
- Artistically perform upper-level undergraduate solo literature.
Core Requirements
Emphasis in Keyboard Performance
Program Requirements
( 45 credits )
In addition to the courses listed, students must earn eighteen credits of performance study on the principal keyboard instrument, twelve of which must be at the 300 level or above; four credits of performance study in a secondary instrument or voice; and nine credits of ensemble or accompanying, with no more than five credits in either area. Two credits of MUS 450 are required. A piano proficiency exam must be passed.
MUS 215 History of Jazz (3) or
MUS 217 Pop/Rock Music for Non-Majors (3)
MUS 378 Advanced Conducting (3)
MUS 391 Writing Seminar in Music (1)
MUS 431A Keyboard Pedagogy I (2)
MUS 431B Keyboard Pedagogy II (1)
MUS 450 Student Recital (2)
MUS 461 Music and Entertainment Entrepreneurship (2)
Restricted Electives
( 11 credits )
Students must earn three credits in music electives with non-performance focus, but related to the principal instrument and its repertoire, history, and/or pedagogy. Students must earn five credits of music electives with focus on theory, history, literature, or conducting (Indedpendent Study with this focus is acceptable). The remaining three credits cannot be performance study or ensemble with the principal instrument.
Emphasis in Voice Performance
Program Requirements
( 48 credits )
In addition to the courses listed, students must earn eighteen credits of voice performance study, twelve of which must be at the 300 level or above; four credits of piano performance study which may include Class Piano III and/or IV; and eleven credits of ensemble, seven of which involve large ensembles, two with small ensemble, and two with unrestricted ensembles. Two credits of MUS 450 are required. A piano proficiency exam must be passed.
MUS 191 Diction (2)
MUS 378 Advanced Conducting (3)
MUS 391 Writing Seminar in Music (1)
MUS 432 Voice Pedagogy (3)
MUS 440 Music Literature: Solo Song (2)
MUS 450 Student Recital (1)
MUS 461 Music and Entertainment Entrepreneurship (2)
Related Requirements
( 8 credits )
Students must take one year of a foreign language, or demonstrate competency at the first year level.
Emphasis in Wind Instrument, String Instrument, or Percussion Performance
Program Requirements
( 48 credits )
In addition to the courses listed, students must earn eighteen credits of performance study on the principal instrument, twelve of which must be at the 300 level or above; four credits of piano performance study which may include Class Piano III and/or IV; twelve credits of ensemble, eight of which are large ensembles, one with small ensemble, and three with unrestricted ensembles; a one-credit teaching methods or pedagogy course appropriate to the principal instrument; and a two credit music literature course appropriate to the principal instrument. Two credits of MUS 450 are required. A piano proficiency exam must be passed.
MUS 215 History of Jazz (3) or
MUS 217 Pop/Rock Music for Non-Majors (3)
MUS 378 Advanced Conducting (3)
MUS 391 Writing Seminar in Music (1)
MUS 450 Student Recital (1)
MUS 461 Music and Entertainment Entrepreneurship (2)
Restricted Electives
( 8 credits )
Students must earn eight credits of music electives none of which can be performance study or ensemble with the principal instrument.