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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Performance
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The Bachelor of Music in Performance is designed to assist the music student
to prepare for a career in music performance. This degree is offered for the following
applied areas: standard orchestral and band instruments, piano, voice and pipe
organ. Emphasis is placed on performance; studies in music theory, music history,
and the liberal arts are also included. Graduation requirements include appropriate
proficiency in playing or singing a substantial and varied repertoire, and musicianship
of a high order. A half hour recital is required in the junior year. A full recital,
fulfilling the capstone requirement, is required in the senior year.
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Music Theory:
- Elementary Harmony, Sight Singing and Ear Training (MUY 111, 112, 113, 114) (8
cr.)
- Advanced Harmony, Sight Singing and Ear Training (MUY 211, 212, 213, 214) (8
cr.)
- Music Theory Electives selected from MUY 300 and above courses (5-6 credits)
Music History:
- Survey of Music Literature (MUL 200, 202) (4 cr.)
- History of Music (MUH 201, 202) (6 cr.)
- Music History electives selected from: (6 cr.)
- MUH courses above the 300-level
or HTY 484 (History of Jazz)
or MUS 510 courses as approved by the Music History Faculty,
or WST 201 Topics in Women’s Studies: Women and Music
Performance Major:
- MUS 100 Recital Laboratory for Each semester of applied lessons
- First and second levels (MUS 210) (Vocal majors take MUS 121, 122)
- Third level and fourth levels (MUS 450) (after passing Junior Standing examination)
Note: all performance majors including piano majors must pass a piano proficiency examination, or pass the fourth semester of class piano.
Bachelor of Music in Performance Ensemble Requirements:
- Four credits in a large ensemble, performing in your major instrument (Piano
and guitar majors may choose 8 credits in small ensembles)
- Four credits in a small ensemble (major instrument or voice)
- One credit on a secondary instrument/voice may be substituted with the consent
of the applied instructor in both areas.
See the Music Division Undergraduate Handbook for a list of large and small ensembles. Basic Conducting (all majors):
Electives:
Electives should be chosen to meet General Education requirements. ARH 155 and THE 461 are recommended, and one year of foreign language is required for voice majors. Suggested curriculum for the BM Degree in Performance - Instrumental
First Year - First Semester
First Year - Second Semester
Second Year - First Semester
Second Year - Second Semester
Third Year - First Semester
Third Year - Second Semester
Fourth Year - First Semester
Fourth Year - Second Semester
Suggested curriculum for the BM Degree in Performance - Piano
First Year - First Semester
First Year - Second Semester
Second Year - First Semester
Second Year - Second Semester
Third Year - First Semester
Third Year - Second Semester
Fourth Year - First Semester
Fourth Year - Second Semester
Suggested curriculum for the BM Degree in Performance - Vocal
First Year - First Semester
First Year - Second Semester
Second Year - First Semester
Second Year - Second Semester
Third Year - First Semester
Third Year - Second Semester
Fourth Year - First Semester
Fourth Year - Second Semester
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