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)
Foreign Language (3 credits)
Pedagogy Courses (6 credits)
For Piano Emphasis:
For Vocal Emphasis:
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):
Ensemble Courses (participation required for 7 semesters in residence) (10 credits)
Large Ensembles:
Small Ensembles: (minimum of 4 semesters required for piano majors - may not exceed more than 40% of ensemble participation)
Elective Music Courses (6 credits)
Supportive Courses in Music (36-42 credits)
Theory, Ear Training and Musicianship Courses (23 credits)
History and Literature Courses (11 credits)
MUS-180 | Humanities Fine Arts | 3 |
MUS-371 | Music History and Literature I | 3 |
MUS-372 | Music History and Literature II | 3 |
For Piano Emphasis:
For Vocal Emphasis:
For Instrumental Emphasis:
Piano Proficiency (2-8 credits)
For Piano Emphasis (2 credits):
For Vocal Emphasis (8 credits):
For Instrumental Emphasis (6 credits):