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Nov 04, 2025
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Performance Major BM, Vocal Specialization
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Student advancement through performance levels (164-464) is determined by jury examination. 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.
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BM Performance Core Requirements
Music Theory - Credits: 21
Students must pass an online fundamental exam with 75% ($10 fee) or take and pass (75%) an online fundamental course ($99 fee) to enroll in MUS144. Students must take a placement exam to waive any of the following courses. Concurrent enrollment of the following is required: (MUS 144, 144A, 152A), (MUS 145, 145A, 153A), and (MUS 146, 146A, 154A). A grade of C or better is required in both the written and aural components to continue in the theory sequence. Class Piano - Credits: 3
A waiver of this requirement can be obtained by demonstrating sufficient keyboard skills to designated piano faculty members. Applied Music - Credits: 29
- Individual Instruction - (MUS 164, 264, and 364) Credits: (18)
Upper-division Music Theory - Credits: 3
Music History - Credits: 11
Additional Required Courses
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).
- Chamber Ensemble Credits: (6-10)
Additional Courses - Credits: 13-17
- Music electives - Credits: (1-2)
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