2013-14 Catalogs
BM in Music Performance
This degree program is designed for those who wish to prepare for a career in music performance and/or applied music teaching, and those who plan to do graduate work in applied music. The program aims to instill a thorough understanding of music and its relationship to contemporary society. Private lessons; solo, chamber and large ensemble performance; and the study of literature and pedagogy of the major instrument are emphasized. Basic understanding of the standards and opportunities for professional performance leads the student to realistic expectations for a career as a performer or teacher.
Program Requirements
The minimum number of credits required for the degree is 120.
Music CORE 30-34 credits | Credits |
| Music Theory and Aural Skills (16) | |
| MUT 100 Music Theory and Aural Skills 1 | 4 |
| MUT 101 Music Theory and Aural Skills 2 | 4 |
| MUT 200 Music Theory and Aural Skills 3 | 4 |
| MUT 201 Music Theory and Aural Skills 4 | 4 |
| Music History (12) | |
| MUH 105 Multi-Cultural Perspectives of American Popular Music and Jazz | 3 |
| MUH 222 Music History Survey 1 | 3 |
| MUH 223 Music History Survey 2 | 3 |
| MUH 321 Classical and Romantic Music | 3 |
| or MUS 220 Twentieth-Century Music | |
| Functional Piano (4) (not required for piano and organ majors) | |
| MUS 150 Piano Class 1 | 1 |
| MUS 151 Piano Class 2 | 1 |
| MUS 250 Piano Class 3 | 1 |
| MUS 251 Piano Class 4 | 1 |
| Conducting (2) | |
| MUS 244 Basic Conducting | 2 |
Applied Music 28 credits | Credits |
| Private Lessons (8 semesters) | 24 |
| MUP 390 Junior Recital | 0 |
| MUP 490 Capstone: Senior Recital | 4 |
| MUS 442 Recital Class (8 semesters) | 0 |
| Performance majors must complete satisfactorily a short recital in the junior year and | |
| a full recital in the senior year. The junior recital must meet the same standards as the | |
| MUE senior recital. The senior recital, 50 minutes of music, must include at least 40 | |
| minutes of solo performance. All recitals must show a range of performance pieces | |
| demonstrating a variety of historical styles. | |
Ensemble Requirements | Credits |
| Vocal Performance | |
| Major Ensemble (8 semesters) | |
| University Chorale or Chamber Singers | 4 |
| MUS 404 Opera Workshop | 3 |
| Band / Orchestra Instrument Performance | |
| Major Ensemble (8 Semesters) | |
| University Concert Band or Orchestra | 4 |
| MUS 406 Chamber Music | 2 |
| Piano Performance | |
| MUS 406 Chamber Music | 2 |
| MUS 406, MUS 452 or keyboard in a conducted ensemble | 4 |
| Organ Performance | |
| MUS 401 University Chorale ( 4 semesters) | 2 |
| MUS 406 Chamber Music | |
| (2 semesters; one completed playing continuo) | 1 |
| MUS 452 Accompanying or keyboard in a conducted ensemble | 1 |
| Guitar Performance | |
| MUS 406 Chamber Music or playing guitar in a conducted ensemble | 6 |
Area specific Music Course Requirements 13 - 27 Credits
| Vocal Performance | Credits |
| MUS 256/257 Diction 1 and 2 | 4 |
| MUS 321 Literature of the Major Instrument | 2 |
| MUS 330 Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 372 Pedagogy of the Major Instrument | 2 |
| Voice Majors only: Non-music course requirements | 19-21 cr |
| Voice majors must meet a minimum proficiency in Italian and either French | |
| or German either by exam or through completion of the second semester | |
| of the basic course in the Department of Modern and Classical | |
| Languages and Literatures. | |
| Italian 1 & 2 8 cr. | |
| French or German 1 & 2 8-10 cr. | |
| THE 102 Acting for the Non-Major 3 cr. | |
| Band or Orchestra Instrument Performance | |
| MUS 321 Literature of the Major Instrument | 2 |
| MUS 330 Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 332 Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 333 Advanced Analysis of Tonal Music | |
| or | |
| MUS 335 Advanced Aural Skills | 3 |
| MUS 372 Pedagogy of the Major Instrument | 2 |
| Piano Performance | |
| MUS 321 Literature of the Major Instrument Piano 1 | 2 |
| MUS 322 Literature of the Major Instrument Piano 2 | 2 |
| MUS 330 Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 332 Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 333 Advanced Analysis of Tonal Music | |
| or | |
| MUS 335 Advanced Aural Skills | 3 |
| MUS 360/361 Advanced Keyboard Skills 1 & 2 | 4 |
| MUS 372 Pedagogy of the Major Instrument Piano 1 | 2 |
| MUS 373 Pedagogy of the Major Instrument Piano 2 | 2 |
| Organ Performance | |
| MUS 310/311 Organ Improvisation 1 & 2 | 2 |
| MUS 321 Literature of the Major Instrument Organ 1 | 2 |
| MUS 323 Literature of the Major Instrument Organ 2 | 2 |
| MUS 330 Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 332 Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 333 Advanced Analysis of Tonal Music | |
| or | |
| MUS 335 Advanced Aural Skills | 3 |
| MUS 372 Pedagogy of the Major Instrument | 2 |
| Guitar Performance | |
| MUS 321 Literature of the Major Instrument | 2 |
| MUS 330 Form and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 332 Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 333 Advanced Analysis of Tonal Music | |
| or | |
| MUS 335 Advanced Aural Skills | 3 |
| MUS 372 Pedagogy of the Major Instrument | 2 |
Elective Credits 2 - 14 credits | |
| Vocal Performance | |
| Music | 2 |
| Non-Music | 0 |
| Band or Orchestra Instrument Performance | |
| Music | 4 |
| Non-Music | 9 |
| Piano Performance | |
| Music | 4 |
| Non-Music | 9 |
| Organ Performance | |
| Music | 5 |
| Non-Music | 9 |
| Guitar Performance | |
| Music | 4 |
| Non-Music | 9 |
Admission Information
Admission to all degree programs in music is based on the following criteria:
- Performance audition on the applicant's major instrument.
- Tests of aural comprehension, rhythmic recitation, and sight singing administered individually by a member of the staff.
- A diagnostic written test of music fundamentals, including intervals, scales, chords, and key signatures.