Music Vocal Performance Major, B.M.

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Prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree, vocal performance majors must:

Demonstrate the ability to translate musical texts in French and German
Demonstrate competency in French or German equal to the successful completion of French 153 or German 153.

Select Either Credits: 2-3

MUS 104 - Introduction to Musical Studies Credits: (3)
OR
MUS 304 - Introduction to Musical Studies for Transfer Students Credits: (2)

Ensemble Credits: 30

Large Ensemble Credits: 20-24

Only the following are designated as large ensembles: MUS 267-467 (choir), MUS 268-468 (chamber choir), MUS 266-466 (wind ensemble, MUS 277-477 (orchestra), MUS 287-487 (marching and concert band - fall quarter only) and MUS 288-488 (symphonic band).

Note: All ensemble courses have 200 level and 400 level numbers. The 200 level numbers are used by freshmen and sophomores, the 400 level numbers by juniors and seniors.

Chamber ensembles credits: 6-10

Applied Music Credits: 42

Individual Instruction (36)

MUS 164 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction) Credits: (1, 2, or 4)
MUS 264 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction) Credits: (1, 2, or 4)
MUS 364 - Major-applied Area (Individual Instruction) Credits: (1,2, or 4)
MUS 464 - Major Applied Area (Individual Instruction) Credits: (1, 2 or 4)
At least 8 credits of MUS 464 required.

Conducting (6)

MUS 341 - Conducting I Credits: (3)
MUS 342 - Conducting II Credits: (3)

Music Theory Credits: 24

First Year Theory Credits: (9)

Students enrolled in the first-year theory sequence (MUS 144, 145, 146) must have passed or be currently enrolled in the corresponding class piano course (MUS 154A). A waiver of this requirement can be obtained by demonstrating keyboard skills to any piano faculty member.