Performance - B. Mus.

The Bachelor of Music in Performance is a professional degree in music that prepares the student for a performing career, graduate study, and private studio teaching. This degree offers an intense specialization in art music, with cross-training in other genres, such as musical theatre and jazz. The program provides emphases in Voice, Piano, and Instrumental.

Requirements (79-85 credits)

Major Area (43 credits)

Applied Music Courses (required in primary instrument or voice) (18 credits)

MUS-102P	Applied Study Perfor-Level 1	2
MUS-202P	Applied Study Perfor- Level 2	2
MUS-302P	Applied Study Perfor Level 3	2
MUS-342P	Junior Recital	2
MUS-402P	Applied Study Perfor-Level 4	2
MUS-442	Senior Recital - Music Majors	2
MUS-490	Senior Seminar	2

Foreign Language (3 credits)

FRE-117	Beginning French I	3
FRE-118	Beginning French II	3
FRE-237	Intermediate French I	3
FRE-238	Intermediate French II	3
SPA-117	Beginning Spanish I	3
SPA-118	Beginning Spanish II	3
SPA-199T	College Spanish I	3
SPA-237	Intermediate Spanish I	3
SPA-238	Intermediate Spanish II: Spanish for the Professions	3

Pedagogy Courses (6 credits)

For Piano Emphasis:

MUS-186	Chamber Music	0 to 1
MUS-245	Piano Pedagogy I	2
MUS-246	Piano Pedagogy II	2

For Vocal Emphasis:

MUS-125	Diction for Singers 1	2
MUS-225	Diction for Singers 2	2
MUS-365	Vocal Pedagogy	2

For Instrumental Emphasis:

Choose the appropriate Pedagogy Course (2 credits):

MUS-281	Woodwind Techniques and Pedagogy	2
MUS-282	String Techniques and Pedagogy	2
MUS-283	Percussion Techniques and Pedagogy	2
MUS-284	Brass Techniques and Pedagogy	2
MUS-286	Advanced Conducting	2

Small Ensembles (2 credits):

MUS-176	Tuba/Euphonium Quartet	0 to 1
MUS-177	Clarinet Quartet	0 to 1
MUS-178	Saxophone Quartet	0 to 1
MUS-179	Woodwind Quintet	0 to 1
MUS-181	Guitar Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-185	Flute Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-186	Chamber Music	0 to 1
MUS-187	Trombone Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-189	Honors Brass Quintet	0 to 1
MUS-195	Percussion Ensemble	0 to 1

Ensemble Courses (participation required for 7 semesters in residence) (10 credits)

Large Ensembles:

MUS-174	Women's Chorus	0 to 1
MUS-182	Piano Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-192	University Chorale	0 to 1
MUS-193	University Singers	0 to 1
MUS-194	Chamber Singers	0 to 1
MUS-196	Wind Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-198	Orchestra	0 to 1

Small Ensembles: (minimum of 4 semesters required for piano majors - may not exceed more than 40% of ensemble participation)

MUS-167	Opera Workshop	0 to 3
MUS-173	Handbell Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-175	Chapel Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-176	Tuba/Euphonium Quartet	0 to 1
MUS-177	Clarinet Quartet	0 to 1
MUS-178	Saxophone Quartet	0 to 1
MUS-179	Woodwind Quintet	0 to 1
MUS-181	Guitar Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-183	IWU Jazz Combo	0 to 1
MUS-184	World Music Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-185	Flute Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-186	Chamber Music	0 to 1
MUS-187	Trombone Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-189	Honors Brass Quintet	0 to 1
MUS-190	Opera and Musical Theater	0 to 3
MUS-195	Percussion Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-197	Jazz Ensemble	0 to 1
MUS-199	Brass Choir	0 to 1

Elective Music Courses (6 credits)

MUS-114	Class Voice	1
MUS-111	Applied Study - (music Minors)	1
MUS-112	Applied Study - (music Minors)	1
MUS-186	Chamber Music	0 to 1
MUS-211	Applied Study - (music Minors)	1
MUS-212	Applied Study - (music Minors)	1
MUS-280	Choral Techniques	2
MUS-281	Woodwind Techniques and Pedagogy	2
MUS-282	String Techniques and Pedagogy	2
MUS-283	Percussion Techniques and Pedagogy	2
MUS-284	Brass Techniques and Pedagogy	2
MUS-286	Advanced Conducting	2
MUS-287	Marching Band Techniques	1
MUS-290	Jazz Improvisation	1
MUS-300	Arranging	1

Supportive Courses in Music (36-42 credits)

Theory, Ear Training and Musicianship Courses (23 credits)

MUS-160	Introduction to Music Theory	2
MUS-162	Music Theory I	3
MUS-164	Ear Training I	2
MUS-261	Music Theory II	3
MUS-263	Ear Training II	2
MUS-264	Music Theory III	3
MUS-266	Ear Training III	1
MUS-265	Form and Analysis	2
MUS-268	Counterpoint	2
MUS-275	Introduction to Computer Applications in Music	1
MUS-285	Beginning Conducting	2